SAFETY
Amendments
Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), S7777 [17NO], H9937 [19DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (S. Res. 174), S3113, S3114 [18MY]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6830, S6832 [20OC]
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), H2141, H2176, H2177, H2180, H2181, H2183, H2184, H2185, H2187, H2188, H2189, H2191, H2192, H2198, H2199, H2200, H2203, H2204, H2205, H2206, H2207, H2208, H2209, H2210 [31MR]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S367 [31JA], S382, S426, S427, S428, S429 [1FE], S472, S475, S488, S489, S490, S491 [2FE], S501, S502, S507, S531, S532, S533, S536, S538, S553, S554, S555 [3FE], S570, S571 [4FE], S589, S592, S595, S617, S618 [7FE], S622, S623, S624, S626, S634, S635 [8FE], S647, S648, S649, S650 [10FE], S674, S697, S699, S700, S701, S702 [14FE], S710, S714, S731, S732, S733, S734, S739, S759, S760, S761, S762 [15FE], S770, S777, S800, S801, S802 [16FE], S814, S825, S826, S827, S830, S831, S832, S920, S921, S922 [17FE]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S2552 [14AP]
Libya: 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), S3744 [14JN]
Pipelines: enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 275), S6611, S6613, S6616 [17OC]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), H1490 [2MR]
Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5666, S5692 [15SE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 658, FAA appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system, S2285 [7AP], S2749 [5MY]
Articles and editorials
Absolute Scandal, S6986 [1NO]
Dodging Bullets in El Paso, H236 [18JA]
Falling Crime, Teeming Prisons, S6984 [1NO]
Felons Finding It Easy To Regain Gun Rights, H7596-H7599 [15NO]
Jacob's Tree Will Warm the Spirit This Season, S8455 [8DE]
Justice System Needs To Be Studied, S6985 [1NO]
Republicans Block Justice Review Proposal in Senate, S6985 [1NO]
Restore the Horsemeat Industry and Create Jobs, H4224 [15JN]
Senate Negligence on Crime Reform, S6986 [1NO]
Shaky Arguments Block Federal Commission on Crime, S6985 [1NO]
Vilsack—U.S. Largely Safe From European E. Coli Outbreak, H4165 [14JN]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 314), S642 [10FE]
Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 3554), H8124 [2DE]
Amtrak: provide for certain tunnel life safety and rehabilitation projects (see H.R. 3025), H6413 [22SE]
Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see H.R. 3385), H7397 [4NO]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H7713 [16NO]
———increase rate for hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, hazardous duty pay, family separation allowance, and other special and incentive pays (see H.R. 1110), H1904 [16MR]
———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (see H.R. 1709), H3060 [4MY]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 126), H37 [5JA]
Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 827), H1390 [28FE]
———allow pilots, copilots, or navigators of aircraft, or law enforcement personnel detailed to protect an aircraft to carry a firearm (see H.R. 2616), H5373 [21JY]
———amend laws relative to approval of applications for the airport security screening opt-out program (see H.R. 1586), H2910 [15AP]
———ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight (see H.R. 729), H923 [15FE]
———ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (see H.R. 2438), H4748 [7JY]
———establish appeal and redress process for individuals screened against terrorist watchlist and wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight or denied a right, benefit, or privilege (see H.R. 1007), H1724 [10MR]
———increase use of security cameras at airport security screening checkpoints and exits and impose increased penalties on individuals who circumvent security screening at airports (see S. 318), S642 [10FE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (see S. 1608), S5902 [22SE] (see H.R. 386), H395 [20JA]
Border Patrol: impose requirements on searches of laptop computers and other similar devices (see H.R. 216), H134 [7JA]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: ensure methods used to detect chemical, nuclear, biological, and radiological weapons in municipal waste are as effective in screening other commerce entering the U.S. (see S. 860), S2507 [14AP]
Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see S. 1645), S6089 [4OC] (see H.R. 1175), H1983 [17MR]
Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 104), S1827 [17MR]
Canada: recognize and thank Gander, Newfoundland, and other airports and communities for assistance provided following the closure of U.S. airspace due to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 286), H3805 [31MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: enclose House of Representatives visitors' galleries with a clear and bomb-proof material (see H. Res. 50), H434 [24JA]
Capitol Police: reimburse local law enforcement agencies for protective services provided at official public congressional events (see H.R. 454), H506 [26JA]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see S. 1131), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2029), H3755 [26MY]
Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S2507 [14AP]
Child Protection and Safety Act: reauthorize certain programs (see H.R. 2870), H6009 [8SE]
Children and youth: direct any Federal department or agency constructing a culvert or other enclosed flood or drainage system to ensure that certain child safety measures are included in the project (see H.R. 1087), H1841 [15MR]
———help keep students safe on school-run, overnight, off-premises field trips (see H.R. 788), H1177 (see H.R. 788), H1197 [17FE]
———prohibit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that fail to report incidents of sexual abuse of a minor from receiving Federal funds (see H.R. 3650), H8880 [13DE]
———promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 469), H507 [26JA]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see S. 2020), S8734 [16DE] (see H.R. 1381), H2409 [6AP]
———require all persons on Federal property to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or child protective services agencies (see S. 1889), S7702 [17NO]
———require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3741), H10014 [20DE]
Civil liberties: protect first amendment rights of individuals to share their experiences and perceptions of the effects of foods and dietary supplements (see H.R. 2908), H6139 [13SE]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 834), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 2016), H3754 [26MY]
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 1984), S8547 [13DE] (see H.R. 3653), H8880 [13DE]
Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (see S. 372), S792 [16FE]
Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 1657), S6185 [5OC]
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] (see H.R. 1254), H2106 [30MR]
Correctional institutions: reduce spread of sexually transmitted infections and provide for reinstatement of Medicaid benefits to certain individuals released from a public institution (see H.R. 2704), H5780 [29JY]
Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (see H.R. 1059), H1796 [14MR]
———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see S. 623), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 592), H599 [9FE]
CPSC: exclude secondary sales, repair services, and certain vehicles from the ban on lead in children's products (see S. 69), S124 [25JA]
———exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see S. 1448), S5018 [28JY] (see H.R. 412), H468 [25JA]
———exempt ordinary books and paper-based printed material from certain lead limits (see H.R. 272), H201 [12JA]
———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]
———provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (see H.R. 1939), H3342 [23MY] (see H.R. 2715), H5882 [1AU]
———require household cleaning products bear a label that contains a complete and accurate list of ingredients (see H.R. 3457), H7828 [17NO]
———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2861), H5964 [7SE]
Crime: amend stalking laws (see S. 224), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 196), H102 [6JA]
———criminalize unauthorized recording and distribution of security screening images of individuals created by advanced imaging technology and disable image retention capabilities of such technology (see H.R. 685), H773 [14FE]
———encourage States to expand protections offered to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 1678), H2933 [2MY]
———improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see S. 1765), S6917 [31OC] (see H.R. 1578), H2909 [15AP]
———increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (see S. 1886), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 3468), H7829 [17NO] (see H.R. 3668), H8966 [14DE]
———prohibit sex offenders from using property management or maintenance functions to access the residence of an individual (see S. 329), S682 [14FE]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (see S. 1228), S3891 [16JN]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see S. 1018), S3105 [18MY] (see H.R. 1529), H2665 [13AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: protect against foodborne illnesses and provide enhanced notification of recalled meat, poultry, eggs, and related food products (see S. 1529), S5458 [8SE]
———provide retail establishments with information on recalled meat, poultry, and eggs, require communication of such information to consumers, and protect against foodborne illnesses (see S. 1157), S3613 [8JN]
Dept. of Defense: carry out a pilot program to determine the feasibility and desirability of equipping turbojet aircraft in the Civil Reserve Air Fleet with a missile defense system (see H.R. 3284), H7165 [31OC]
———establish policies and guidelines to ensure civilian and military law enforcement personnel charged with security functions on military installations will receive active shooter training (see H.R. 826), H1390 [28FE]
———provide funds to States for use of the National Guard, State defense forces, and law enforcement agencies in securing an international border that forms part of a State border (see H.R. 2025), H3754 [26MY]
———submit notifications with respect to the failure to comply with statutory body armor procurement budget information requirements (see H.R. 1731), H3061 [4MY]
Dept. of Education: authorize grant programs to ensure successful, safe, and healthy students by promoting wellness, preventing bullying, violence, and drug use, and fostering a positive school climate (see S. 919), S2777 [9MY]
———establish a grant program for automated external defibrillators in schools (see H.R. 1377), H2327 [5AP]
———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see S. 1766), S6917 [31OC] (see H.R. 3250), H7007 [24OC]
———make grants to support fire safety education programs on college campuses (see S. 620), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 1199), H1984 [17MR]
Dept. of HHS: enhance medical surge capacity by enabling issuance of waivers for certain public health emergency response requirements (see S. 1854), S7368 [10NO]
———establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for hazards preparedness in border areas including bioterrorism and infectious disease (see S. 1257), S4024 [22JN] (see H.R. 2298), H4456 [22JN]
———improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 3144), H6676 [7OC]
———improve protections for human research subjects and, where appropriate because of the type research involved, reduce regulatory burdens (see H.R. 2625), H5398 [22JY]
———make certain State social services funding contigent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see S. 1879), S7612 [16NO]
———make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contigent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3486), H7890 [18NO]
———make State child abuse and neglect grant funding contingent on enactment of laws making it a felony to fail to report child abuse to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies (see H.R. 3617), H8318 [8DE]
———reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 1855), S7368 [10NO] (see H.R. 2405), H4580 [28JN]
———reauthorize certain public health preparedness programs (see S. 1814), S7155 [7NO]
———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), S5017 [28JY] (see H.R. 2679), H5732 [28JY]
———require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 581), S1676 [15MR] (see H.R. 1711, 1726), H3060 [4MY]
———require mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies and provide training on what constitutes child abuse or neglect (see S. 1877), S7612 [16NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow inclusion of public water systems and treatment works in the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see H.R. 2890), H6097 [12SE]
———approve applications submitted by airport operators for participation in the security screening opt-out program (see H.R. 3038), H6455 [23SE]
———codify requirement to maintain chemical facility antiterrorism security regulations (see H.R. 901), H1573 [3MR]
———enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 176), H40 [5JA] (see H.R. 2658), H5579 [26JY]
———establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see S. 1673), S6330 [6OC]
———expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the National Center for Security and Preparedness (see S. 1282), S4129 [27JN]
———maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (see S. Res. 174), S2778 [9MY] (see H. Res. 255), H3160 [10MY]
———make emergency preparedness planning and implementation grants to local educational agencies in areas under high threat of terrorism, disasters, or health emergencies (see H.R. 1128), H1905 [16MR]
———make grants for partnerships that finance equipment and infrastructure to improve public safety in rural areas near the Mexican border by enhancing access to mobile communications (see H.R. 1277), H2213 [31MR]
———prioritize assignment of officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance security of mass transit systems (see H.R. 3140), H6672 [6OC]
———prohibit approval of chemical facility site security plans unless the facility meets or exceeds State or local security requirements (see H.R. 225), H134 [7JA]
———protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (see S. 772), S2348 [8AP]
———provide with an accurate definition of ``cross-border violence'' and develop measures to quantify cross-border violence data (see H.R. 2124), H4034 [3JN]
———reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see S. 473), S1218 [3MR] (see H.R. 908), H1573 (see H.R. 916), H1574 [3MR]
———study emergency communications (see S. 191), S272 [26JA]
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] (see H.R. 1506), H2664 [13AP]
———assist State oversight of proceedings, conduct background checks, and improve monitoring relative to adult guardianships and conservatorships of protected persons (see S. 1744), S6871 [20OC]
———award grants to prevent or alleviate community violence by providing education, mentoring, and counseling services to children, teachers, families, and community leaders (see H.R. 3054), H6455 [23SE]
———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 2189), H4277 [15JN]
———establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 645), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1360), H2292 [4AP]
———establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry (see S. 1319), S4292 [30JN] (see H.R. 1331), H2266 [1AP]
———establish Office of Elder Justice to strengthen law enforcement responses to elder abuse (see S. 462), S1120 [2MR] (see H.R. 2564), H5125 [15JY]
———establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project (see S. 1192), S3773 [14JN]
———establish the National Parents Corps Program (see H.R. 3055), H6455 [23SE]
———improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 791), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 1490), H2603 [12AP]
———provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H5882 [1AU]
———reduce justice assistance grants to States that do not require reporting of child abuse or neglect to local law enforcement or child protective services agencies (see S. 1887), S7702 [17NO]
Dept. of Labor: extend and increase the authority for the ombudsman under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (see H.R. 202), H102 [6JA]
———issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 522), H549 [8FE]
———provide for expedited response to emergencies relative to oil or gas production or storage (see S. 589), S1677 [15MR]
———recognize unique circumstances of farm family youth workers when issuing certain labor regulations for hired farm workers under age 16 (see H. Con. Res. 95), H9926 [16DE]
———require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 571), H598 [9FE]
———revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 128), H38 [5JA]
Dept. of the Interior: establish offices and positions on energy, minerals, ocean energy and safety, and natural resources revenue and abolish the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 3404), H7577 [14NO]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (see S. 516), S1501 [9MR] (see H.R. 993), H1722 [10MR]
Dept. of Transportation: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects (see H.R. 3050), H6455 [23SE]
———carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 1776), H3108 [5MY]
———carry out programs and activities to improve highway safety (see S. 918), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 825), H1390 [28FE]
———clarify congressional intent of agricultural hours-of-service regulations relative to the delivery of agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1915), S7908 [28NO] (see H.R. 3265), H7133 [26OC]
———condition receipt of certain highway funding by States on the enactment and enforcement of certain laws to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see S. 273), S543 [3FE] (see H.R. 2129), H4035 [3JN]
———delay certain target compliance dates for minimum retroreflectivity level standards applicable to traffic signs (see H.R. 3536), H8075 [1DE]
———establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving (see H.R. 1772), H3108 [5MY]
———establish a pilot program to increase accountability with respect to outcomes of transportation investments (see S. 1968), S8461 [8DE]
———establish a Smart Communities Technology Initiative to develop programs for large scale installation and operation of intelligent transportation systems (see H.R. 995), H1723 [10MR]
———establish an Office of Livability (see H.R. 2609), H5373 [21JY]
———establish grant program to improve traffic safety of teen drivers (see S. 1422), S4960 [27JY]
———establish integrity verification requirements for pipeline facilities (see H.R. 2871), H6009 [8SE]
———establish minimum on-duty staffing standards for air traffic controllers at certain airports (see H.R. 1600), H2911 [15AP]
———establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway (see S. 562), S1547 [10MR] (see H.R. 1282), H2213 [31MR]
———establish national tunnel inspection standards for proper safety evaluation of all highway tunnels (see H.R. 2254), H4364 [21JN]
———nullify regulations on mandatory replacement of certain traffic signs with signs meeting minimum retroreflectivity level standards (see S. 2021), S8734 [16DE]
———prohibit provision of grants or funds to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for a motorcycle riders (see H.R. 904), H1573 [3MR]
———promote secure ferry transportation (see H.R. 1879), H3279 [12MY]
———promulgate a rule to improve the daytime and nighttime visibility of agricultural equipment that may be operated on a public road (see S. 1499), S5251 [2AU] (see H.R. 843), H1390 [28FE]
———protect safety of U.S. roads by prohibiting Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2407), H4670 [6JY]
———reauthorize and improve the Safe Routes to School Program (see S. 800), S2387 [12AP]
———terminate the Transportation Enhancement Program and transfer funding to critical emergency transportation projects (see S. 1648), S6090 [4OC] (see H.R. 3085), H6551 [4OC]
———withhold a portion of Federal-aid Highway funds to States that do not enact a law establishing penalties for using a cell phone while driving with a minor in the vehicle (see H.R. 2575), H5149 [18JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see S. 1707), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 1898), H3300 [13MY]
———establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see S. 1798), S7127 [3NO] (see H.R. 3337), H7329 [3NO]
———establish penalties for Veterans Health Administration employees who intentionally fail to follow infection control practices (see H.R. 2965), H6237 [19SE]
———presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H3107 [5MY]
———require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities (see S. 1689), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 2074), H3868 (see H.R. 2074), H3909 [1JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1596), S5838 [21SE]
Disasters: enhance existing programs providing mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 2069), H3868 (see H.R. 2069), H3909 [1JN]
———provide child safety, care, and education continuity in the event of a Presidentially declared disaster (see S. 263), S543 [3FE]
———reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (see S. 646), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1379), H2327 [5AP] (see H.R. 3479), H7890 [18NO]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H680 [10FE]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 308), S7005 [1NO]
Drugs: improve safety (see H.R. 1483), H2603 [12AP] (see H.R. 3026), H6413 [22SE]
———provide for the disposal of drugs pursuant to national pharmaceutical stewardship programs (see H.R. 2939), H6230 [15SE]
Drunken driving: modify minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (see S. 1816), S7155 [7NO]
Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H774 [14FE]
———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 332), H353 [19JA]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (see S. 1723), S6600 [17OC]
Endangered Species Act: extend exemption relative to presence of Utah prairie dogs in or near airports and cemeteries (see S. 1580), S5773 [20SE] (see H.R. 2973), H6271 [20SE]
———provide exception for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger (see S. 1552), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 2929), H6181 [14SE]
EPA: convene a task force to develop recommendations on the proper disposal of unused pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 1677), H2933 [2MY]
———investigate and address cancer and disease clusters, including in infants and children (see S. 76), S124 [25JA]
———promulgate regulations on management of medical waste (see H.R. 2546), H5086 [14JY]
———reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 711), S2046 [31MR]
Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 558), S1547 [10MR] (see H.R. 996), H1723 [10MR]
FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (see H.R. 658), H722 [11FE]
———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), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H2105 [30MR]
———establish a program to safely and feasibly address piston engine aircraft emissions (see H.R. 549), H550 [8FE]
———issue order on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 1373), H2327 [5AP]
———prevent dissemination to the public of certain information on noncommercial flights of private aircraft owners and operators (see S. 1477), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 2897), H6097 [12SE]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (see S. 223), S338 [27JA]
———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]
Families and domestic relations: help middle class families succeed (see S. 2), S121 [25JA]
FCC: promulgate regulations requiring a label on packaging of certain baby monitors warning that signals may be intercepted by potential intruders (see H.R. 1752), H3107 [5MY]
———provide for creation of a public safety broadband network, ensure a more efficient and innovative allocation of the electromagnetic spectrum, and permit the FCC to conduct incentive auctions (see H.R. 3509), H7927 [29NO]
———provide public safety providers additional spectrum to support national, interoperable wireless broadband network and authorize incentive auctions to fund such a network (see S. 28), S122 [25JA]
FDA: enhance oversight of medical device recalls and provide for conditional clearance of certain medical devices (see S. 1995), S8602 [14DE]
———ensure appointments to advisory committees are made to promote scientific and technical expertise while minimizing conflicts of interest (see H.R. 3206), H6975 [14OC]
———ensure safe use of cosmetics (see H.R. 2359), H4573 [24JN]
———enter into agreements with certain countries regarding methods and approaches to harmonizing certain regulatory requirements on devices (see H.R. 3230), H6976 [14OC]
———establish a nanotechnology regulatory science program (see S. 1662), S6330 [6OC]
———establish and enforce a maximum somatic cell count requirement for fluid milk (see S. 458), S1120 [2MR]
———expedite process for requesting de novo classification of a device (see S. 1943), S8183 [5DE] (see H.R. 3203), H6975 [14OC]
———finalize proposed rule on sunscreen product labeling (see S. 1064), S3338 [25MY]
———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (see H.R. 1676), H2933 [2MY]
———improve humanitarian device regulation (see H.R. 3211), H6976 [14OC]
———improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements (see S. 1310), S4291 [30JN]
———improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (see S. 2002), S8679 [15DE]
———make clarifications relative to persons accredited to review reports and make recommendations for initial classification of devices (see H.R. 3205), H6975 [14OC]
———modify approval of any drug containing controlled-release oxycodone hydrochloride to limit such approval to use for relief of severe-only pain (see H.R. 1316), H2265 [1AP]
———prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 230), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 521), H549 [8FE]
———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]
———provide additional quality control of drugs (see S. 1584), S5773 [20SE]
———provide predictability, consistency, and transparency to the premarket review process (see H.R. 3209), H6976 [14OC]
———reaffirm the Safe Medical Devices Act by requiring establishment of a schedule and issuance of regulations relative to device approval process (see H.R. 3208), H6975 [14OC]
———reduce regulatory burdens that unnecessarily delay new medical devices from reaching the market (see S. 1700), S6505 [13OC]
———regulations concerning safe dietary ingredients in dietary supplements (see H.R. 3380), H7397 [4NO]
———require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 229), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 520), H549 [8FE]
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: ban use of the arsenic compound known as roxarsone as a food additive (see H.R. 1487), H2603 [12AP]
———ensure accurate, intelligible information on dosage delivery devices packaged with liquid over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 338), H354 [19JA]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (see S. 1582), S5773 [20SE] (see H.R. 3690), H9430 [15DE]
FEMA: authorize appropriations for the Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 3492), H7890 [18NO]
———authorize grants to local governments for flood mitigation projects (see H.R. 3089), H6551 [4OC]
———establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 1132), H1906 [16MR]
———improve provision of assistance to fire departments (see S. 550), S1547 [10MR]
———modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see H.R. 2904), H6139 [13SE]
Firearms: ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see S. 436), S1120 [2MR] (see H.R. 1781), H3108 [5MY]
———establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 591), H599 [9FE]
———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1249), S4023 [22JN] (see H.R. 3065), H6456 [23SE]
———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 227), H134 [7JA]
———prevent gun trafficking (see S. 1973), S8461 [8DE]
———prohibit carrying of a firearm near a place at which a senior Federal official is performing an official and representational duty or a person is campaigning for public office (see H.R. 496), H508 [26JA]
———prohibit knowing possession of a firearm near a venue at which a Member of Congress is performing an official and representational duty or campaigning for public office (see H.R. 367), H394 [20JA]
———prohibit trafficking (see H.R. 2554), H5125 [15JY]
———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 308), H254 [18JA]
Floods: ensure private property, public safety, and human life are protected from flood hazards that result from post-fire watershed conditions created by wildfires on Federal land (see S. 487), S1219 [3MR] (see H.R. 922), H1574 [3MR]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (see S. 216), S338 [27JA]
———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 3553), H8124 [2DE]
———strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see S. 50), S123 [25JA]
Foreign trade: establish U.S. trade negotiating objectives relative to application of sanitary and phytosanitary measures to agricultural products to facilitate trade in agriculture (see H.R. 2707), H5780 [29JY]
Forests: address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, forest health, and watershed restoration (see H.R. 1485), H2603 [12AP]
Gun-Free School Zones Act: repeal (see H.R. 2613), H5373 [21JY]
Hazardous substances: establish standards limiting the amounts of arsenic and lead contained in glass beads used in pavement markings (see S. 1122), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 708), H922 [15FE]
———improve hazardous materials transportation safety (see S. 1952), S8414 [7DE]
Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H3985 [2JN]
———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2736), H5883 [1AU]
———support regenerative medicine through research funding and commercial development and develop a regulatory environment that enables rapid approval of safe and effective products (see H.R. 1862), H3278 [12MY]
Health care professionals: encourage safe patient handling to reduce injuries to patients, direct-care registered nurses, and other health care workers (see H. Res. 335), H4575 [24JN]
———require practitioners to obtain particular training or special certification on addiction and substance abuse, and appropriate and safe use of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 2119), H4034 [3JN]
Housing: constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H774 [14FE]
———require home inspections conducted for property with federally related mortgages be conducted by State-licensed or certified home inspectors and include such inspections in settlement statements (see H.R. 2191), H4277 [15JN]
———require that weather radios be installed in all manufactured homes manufactured or sold in the U.S. (see H.R. 1751), H3107 [5MY]
Immigration: reform detention procedures (see H.R. 933), H1574 [3MR]
Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 1223), S3891 [16JN]
———require retail establishments that use mobile device tracking technology to display notices to that effect (see H.R. 3629), H8318 [8DE]
Law enforcement: grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (see S. 505), S1406 [8MR] (see H.R. 495), H508 [26JA] (see H.R. 963), H1619 [8MR]
———offset economic burden on border sheriffs from the lack of Southern border security (see H.R. 2217), H4326 [16JN]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see S. 835), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1093), H1841 [15MR]
Legislative branch of the Government: enhance enforcement authority for occupational safety and health protections and provide whistleblower protections and other antidiscrimination protections for employees (see H.R. 3108), H6624 [5OC]
Library of Congress: carry out a project to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of emergency and other workers who responded to September 11, terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1455), H2569 [8AP]
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]
———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 (see S. Res. 194), S3224 [23MY]
Medicare: cover supplies associated with insulin injection, home needle removal, decontamination, and disposal devices, and disposal of needles and syringes through a sharps-by-mail or similar program (see S. 725), S2130 [5AP] (see H.R. 3150), H6781 [11OC]
———establish accreditation requirements for suppliers and providers of air ambulance services (see S. 1407), S4845 [22JY]
———require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 222), H134 [7JA]
Mining and mineral resources: improve mine safety practices and compliance in order to prevent mine accidents (see H.R. 3697), H9925 [16DE]
———improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see S. 153), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 1579), H2910 [15AP]
Motor vehicles: ban use of hand-held mobile devices while driving (see H.R. 2333), H4527 [23JN]
———establish a safety performance rating system for motorcoach services and operations (see S. 2023), S8734 [16DE]
———establish national standards for State safety inspections (see H.R. 229), H134 [7JA]
———exempt certain farm vehicles from certain operating requirements (see H.R. 2414), H4671 [6JY]
———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]
———improve safety of motorcoaches (see S. 453), S1120 [2MR] (see H.R. 873), H1523 [2MR] (see H.R. 1390), H2410 [6AP]
———prevent car and truck rental companies from renting or selling vehicles that are under manufacturer recall (see S. 1445), S5018 [28JY]
———provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under maximum hours of service regulations (see S. 1977), S8489 [12DE]
———require dealers to disclose the presence of event data recorders on new automobiles and require manufacturers to provide the option to enable or disable such devices (see H.R. 2374), H4574 [24JN]
———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 Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 63), S871 [17FE]
National Caretakers Day: designate (see S. Res. 223), S4292 [30JN]
National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 1749), S6871 [20OC] (see H.R. 2342), H4527 [23JN]
National Commission on the Anthrax Attacks Upon the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 720), H922 [15FE]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 306), S629 [8FE]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 284), S5992 [26SE]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 798), S2387 [12AP] (see H.R. 420), H469 [25JA]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 262), S5536 [13SE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 510), S1406 [8MR] (see H.R. 2324), H4526 [23JN]
———require disclosure of information on the fair market value and safety of damaged motor vehicles (see H.R. 164), H39 [5JA]
———retain ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax dollars and urge focus on motorcycle crash prevention and rider education and training (see H. Res. 239), H2933 [2MY]
National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (see S. 692), S1977 [30MR] (see H.R. 2258), H4364 [21JN]
National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 261), S5536 [13SE]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 118), S1977 [30MR]
National Patient Safety Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 158), H1665 [9MR]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 143), S2387 [12AP]
National Safe Place Week: observance (see H. Res. 154), H1619 [8MR]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]
———enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 1561), H2855 [14AP]
———enhance security of chemical facilities (see S. 709), S2046 [31MR]
———recognize importance of biosecurity and agrodefense (see S. Res. 47), S642 [10FE]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 149), S2507 [14AP]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 36), S482 [2FE]
National Weather Service: establish, maintain, and operate a Caribbean tsunami forecast and warning center in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1100), H1841 [15MR]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 3272), H7159 [27OC]
New York, NY: recognize historical significance of Triangle Shirtwaist Co., fire on improving worker safety standards, honor victims, and commend groups involved in victim aid and worker safety improvement (see H. Res. 182), H1985 [17MR]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 2332), H4527 [23JN]
NIST: document operational requirements, assist with national voluntary consensus standards, and conduct technology research to advance a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network (see H.R. 3642), H8879 [13DE]
NRC: clarify authority of Chairman to act on behalf of the Commission during emergencies (see H.R. 3657), H8880 [13DE]
Nuclear energy: ensure that nuclear powerplants can withstand and adequately respond to earthquakes, tsunamis, strong storms, or other events that threaten a major impact (see H.R. 1242), H2037 [29MR]
———improve and underscore importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (see S. 640), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1326), H2266 [1AP]
———require a nuclear power facility licensee to notify the NRC and State and local authorities within 24 hours of an unplanned release of radionuclides in excess of allowable limits (see H.R. 1436), H2534 [7AP]
———require spent nuclear fuel be stored in dry cask storage (see H.R. 2075), H3868 (see H.R. 2075), H3909 [1JN]
Nuclear weapons: designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing (see S. Res. 330), S7613 [16NO]
———protect public health and safety if testing by the U.S. is resumed (see H.R. 1491), H2603 [12AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (see S. 1166), S3683 [9JN] (see H.R. 190), H40 [5JA]
100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week: designate (see S. Res. 106), S1828 [17MR]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see S. 807), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1511), H2664 [13AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: improve safety at manned offshore installations (see H.R. 1572), H2909 [15AP]
———require applicants for oil drilling and production operations to submit an oil spill containment and clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case scenario oil spill (see H.R. 1890), H3279 [12MY]
———require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (see H.R. 1520), H2665 [13AP]
Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local governments in developing and implementing emergency notification systems suitable for use on public recreational lands (see H.R. 2850), H5964 [7SE]
Peace Corps: establish policies and procedures to provide for safety and security of volunteers from rape and sexual assault (see H.R. 2699), H5780 [29JY]
Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (see S. 319), S642 [10FE]
———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 147), H39 [5JA]
Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1946), H3342 [23MY]
Pipelines: authorize States to enforce pipeline safety requirements related to wellbores at interstate storage facilities (see S. 1924), S8067 [30NO]
———enhance pipeline safety and provide communities with access to improved information concerning the equipment and operations of pipeline facilities (see H.R. 22), H33 [5JA]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (see S. 234), S359 [31JA] (see S. 275), S543 [3FE] (see H.R. 2845), H5964 [7SE] (see H.R. 2937), H6230 [15SE]
———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 (see H. Con. Res. 93), H8966 [14DE]
———restore public trust in pipeline safety (see S. 1502), S5251 [2AU]
Postal Service: prevent closure or consolidation of post offices (see H. Con. Res. 7), H136 [7JA]
Power resources: safely increase domestic oil and gas production (see H.R. 1870), H3278 [12MY]
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] (see H.R. 1707), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 1841), H3218 [11MY] (see H.R. 2577), H5149 [18JY]
———protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information (see S. 1535), S5459 [8SE]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 432), H469 [25JA]
———ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers for children, baby food, and infant formula (see S. 136), S125 [25JA]
———prohibit the sale of any product to a consumer that is subject to a recall (see S. 330), S682 [14FE]
———require businesses to warn employees, consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any product or service that poses serious danger to the public (see H.R. 322), H353 [19JA]
———require labels on children's sleepwear that indicate the sleepwear is flame resistant to include the chemical name of the flame retardant used (see S. 2012), S8734 [16DE]
Public safety officers: extend public safety officers' death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 1348), H2291 [4AP]
———include nonprofit and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits (see S. 385), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 1668), H2933 [2MY]
———provide immunity from civil liability to first responders engaged in lawful efforts to prevent acts of terrorism (see H.R. 504), H509 [26JA]
Radioactive substances: prohibit importation of certain low-level radioactive waste into the U.S. (see H.R. 617), H679 [10FE]
Railroads: amend limitation on liability for certain passenger rail accidents or incidents (see H.R. 304), H254 [18JA]
———make technical and minor modifications to positive train control requirements (see S. 301), S629 [8FE]
———require carriers to prepare and maintain a plan for notifying local emergency responders before transporting hazardous materials through their jurisdictions (see H.R. 3383), H7397 [4NO]
Refuse disposal: provide for the safe disposal of Federal Government-owned transuranic waste (see H.R. 2367), H4574 [24JN]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see S. 747), S2187 [6AP] (see H.R. 763), H1176 (see H.R. 763), H1196 [17FE] (see H.R. 801), H1250 (see H.R. 801), H1361 [18FE]
———amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system in Maine and Vermont (see S. 112), S125 [25JA]
———amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 876), S2621 [3MY] (see H.R. 1574), H2909 [15AP]
———authorize appropriations for highway safety programs (see S. 1449), S5071 [29JY]
———eliminate Federal mandate for traffic sign retroreflectivity (see H.R. 2442), H4748 [7JY]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see S. 1786), S7066 [2NO] (see S. 1813), S7155 [7NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (see H.R. 662), H723 [11FE]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), consideration (see H. Res. 128), H1454 [1MR]
———preserve and renew Federal-aid highways to reduce long-term costs, improve safety, and improve the condition of Federal-aid highways (see S. 1193), S3773 [14JN]
———reauthorize additional contract authority to maintain certain State and county roads used by school buses in and around Indian reservations (see S. 885), S2687 [4MY]
———waive requirement that existing traffic signs meet minimum retroreflectivity standards on or before the compliance dates established by the Federal Highway Administration (see S. 1216), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2257), H4364 [21JN]
Rural areas: improve safety of high risk rural roads (see H.R. 2107), H4034 [3JN]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 975), H1664 [9MR]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 1427), H2533 [7AP]
———repeal exemption for hydraulic fracturing (see S. 587), S1677 [15MR] (see H.R. 1084), H1841 [15MR]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 506), S1406 [8MR] (see H.R. 1648), H2912 [15AP]
———end use of corporal punishment (see H.R. 3027), H6413 [22SE]
———require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired (see S. 124), S125 [25JA]
Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (see S. 832), S2506 [14AP]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see S. 1263), S4075 [23JN] (see H.R. 112), H37 [5JA]
———establish a grant program to enhance training and services to prevent abuse in later life (see S. 464), S1120 [2MR]
———establish a Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights, establish State Home Care Ombudsman Programs, and provide quality assurance for home and community-based services (see S. 1750), S6871 [20OC]
———prevent abuse and exploitation of older individuals (see H.R. 577), H598 [9FE]
Ships and vessels: clarify that a notice of arrival is not required for certain documented vessels unless arriving from a foreign port or place (see H.R. 1844), H3218 [11MY]
———require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. 2946), H6231 [15SE]
———suppress the threat of piracy on the high seas (see H.R. 2839), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2839), H5939 [6SE]
Sports: encourage and ensure the use of safe football helmets (see S. 601), S1751 [16MR] (see H.R. 1127), H1905 [16MR]
States: recognize and clarify authority to regulate medical aspects of intrastate air ambulance services (see H.R. 1117), H1905 [16MR]
Stranger Safety Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 302), H4075 [13JN]
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 476), H7928 [29NO]
Surface Transportation Board: consider impact of certain railroad transactions on local communities (see H.R. 30), H34 [5JA]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (see S. Con. Res. 17), S2929 [12MY]
Taxation: provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see S. 1233), S3924 [20JN] (see H.R. 1706), H3060 [4MY]
———provide a deduction for the purchase, construction, and installation of a safe room or storm shelter (see S. 1583), S5773 [20SE]
———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 1911), S7829 [18NO] (see H.R. 376), H395 [20JA]
———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 1035), S3171 [19MY] (see H.R. 1792), H3109 [5MY]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (see S. 1040), S3171 [19MY] (see H.R. 607), H679 [10FE] (see H.R. 2976), H6271 [20SE]
———modify the 9-1-1, E9-1-1, and Next Generation 9-1-1 program (see H.R. 2629), H5398 [22JY]
———require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 847), H1454 [1MR]
———strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (see S. 911), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 2482), H4850 [11JY]
Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (see S. 2009), S8733 [16DE]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 1056), S3275 [24MY] (see H.R. 1780), H3108 [5MY]
———establish national purposes and goals for Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan (see S. 326), S642 [10FE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (see H.R. 2887), H6096 [12SE]
———prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1281), S4129 [27JN]
———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see S. 528), S1502 [9MR] (see H.R. 1515), H2664 [13AP]
———require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (see H.R. 328), H353 [19JA]
———rescind amounts authorized for certain surface transportation programs (see H.R. 619), H679 [10FE] (see H.R. 1064), H1796 [14MR]
Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation (see S. 1966), S8461 [8DE] (see H.R. 3173), H6853 [12OC]
———authorize programs (see H.R. 3011), H6412 [22SE]
———authorize programs and activities to enhance security of surface transportation, including mass transit (see H.R. 1900), H3300 [13MY]
———enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation (see H. Res. 28), H136 [7JA]
———ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials (see H.R. 1105), H1842 [15MR]
———establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1447), H2569 [8AP]
———establish an Ombudsman Office (see H.R. 1165), H1983 [17MR]
———establish limitations on the use of advanced imaging technololgy for aircraft passenger screening (see H.R. 1279), H2213 [31MR]
———exclude from collective bargaining rights of Federal employees and provide employment rights and an employee engagement mechanism for passenger and property screeners (see S. 1353), S4554 [13JY] (see H.R. 2507), H4945 [12JY]
———increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 71), H35 [5JA]
———prohibit a pat down search of a minor for purposes of air transportation security without the consent and presence of a parent (see H.R. 1510), H2664 [13AP]
Travel and tourism: require operators of international travel websites to provide information on potential health and safety risks associated with overseas vacation destinations marketed on the website (see S. 1753), S6872 [20OC] (see H.R. 1120), H1905 [16MR] (see H.R. 3241), H7007 [24OC]
Trucking industry: establish a commercial truck safety program (see S. 1450), S5071 [29JY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (see S. 566), S1600 [14MR]
Water: prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (see S. 999), S2992 [16MY]
———require a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium (see S. 79), S124 [25JA]
———require a health advisory and drinking water standard for perchlorate (see S. 78), S124 [25JA]
Water pollution: ban use of dispersants in oil spill cleanup efforts until it is determined that it is safe to use such dispersants (see H.R. 3562), H8135 [5DE]
———ensure safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances (see S. 661), S1933 [29MR]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers (see S. Res. 129), S2087 [4AP] (see H. Res. 199), H2266 [1AP]
Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1324), S4329 [5JY]
Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 3271), H7159 [27OC]
World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 100), S1547 [10MR]
Cloture motions
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]
FAA: reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S734, S739 [15FE], S819 [17FE]
Conference reports
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112), H7433-H7576 [14NO]
Excerpts
EPA endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases relative to Federal policy to mitigate climate change under the Clean Air Act: Federal Register, H2375-H2377 [6AP]
Factsheets
What To Do if a Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Bulb or Fluorescent Tube Light Bulb Breaks in Your Home—Detailed Recommendations, H4336 [21JN]
Letters
Airport and Airway Trust Fund funding and expenditure authority extension: Craig L. Fuller, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, S687 [14FE]
———Ed Bolen, National Business Aviation Association, S688 [14FE]
———James K. Coyne, National Air Transportation Association, S687 [14FE]
———Jordan B. Hansell, NetJets Inc., S688 [14FE]
———Peter J. Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, S687 [14FE]
Amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate highway system in Maine and Vermont: Brian Bouchard, H.O. Bouchard Transportation Services Inc., S193 [25JA]
———Brian D. Parke, Maine Motor Transport Association, S192 [25JA]
———Joel Swanton, Forest Resources Association, Inc., S193 [25JA]
———Michael A. Beardsley, Professional Logging Contractors of Maine (organization), S193 [25JA]
———Ronald K. Gastia, Bangor, ME, Police Dept., S192 [25JA]
Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act: Cindy Brownstein, Spina Bifida Association, E979 [27MY]
———Dennis K. Ledford, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology, E979 [27MY]
———Lori Wolf, Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, E980 [27MY]
———Marina L. Weiss, March of Dimes Foundation, E980 [27MY]
———Matthew E. Melmed, ZERO TO THREE—National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families, E980 [27MY]
———O. Marion Burton, American Academy of Pediatrics, E980 [27MY]
———Richard N. Waldman, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, E980 [27MY]
CPSC Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database funding: Representative Barton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1321 [18FE]
Deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities: Representative Burton, H236 [18JA]
———several Representatives, H235 [18JA]
FAA appropriations to streamline programs, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable aviation system funding: Bill Ayer, Alaska Airlines, Inc., H2179 [31MR]
———Douglas C. Macnair, Experimental Aircraft Association, H2175 [31MR]
———Howard Ragsdale and Christopher Eastlee, Air Medical Operators Association, H2178 [31MR]
———Marion C. Blakey, Aerospace Industries Association, H2139 [31MR]
———Nicholas E. Calio, Air Transport Association, H2178 [31MR]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H2140 [31MR]
———Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2131 [31MR]
———Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H2173 [31MR]
———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2132 [31MR]
———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2132, H2173 [31MR]
FAA regulations on air medical transport safety: Daniel G. Harkins, Association of Air Medical Services, H2193 [31MR]
———Jack Parow, International Association of Fire Chiefs, H2175 [31MR]
FAA regulations on transport of lithium batteries: several aviation and business associations, H2193 [31MR]
Federal benefits for emergency service providers who die or are disabled in the line of duty and liability protection for volunteer pilot organizations that fly for public benefit: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, S830 [17FE]
———Connie Meyer, S830 [17FE]
———Jack Parow, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S830 [17FE]
———Steve Williamson, American Ambulance Association, S829 [17FE]
FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants: Paul D. Ford, Fall River, MA, Fire Dept., E16 [6JA]
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposed rule to regulate livestock and poultry marketing practices: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4261 [15JN]
———several agriculture organizations, H4261 [15JN]
Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act: James W. Noe, Shallow Water Energy Security Coalition, S3030 [17MY]
———Stephen E. Heitzman, Phoenix Exploration Co., S3029 [17MY]
National Criminal Justice Commission: Scott Burns, National District Attorneys Association, S6798 [20OC]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S6798 [20OC]
Penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes: Lee Moak, Air Line Pilots Association, International, S476 [2FE]
———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S476 [2FE]
Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act: Representative Hall, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H8334 [12DE]
———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8335 [12DE]
———Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8335 [12DE]
Support democratic transition in Libya, 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: President Obama, H3995 [3JN]
Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6112 [13SE]
———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6112 [13SE]
Surface Transportation Extension Act: Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, S1203 [3MR]
———John Horsley, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, S1203 [3MR]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1203 [3MR]
———Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1485 [2MR]
———Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1485 [2MR]
———several transportation organizations, S1202 [3MR]
Synthetic Drug Control Act: Jan Rozga, E2216 [8DE]
———Ronald Weich, Dept. of Justice, H8239 [7DE]
Transportation Security Administration employees exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Federal employees: Kip Hawley, S717 [15FE]
Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act: Stephen Nichols, Maine Fire Chiefs' Association, S7834 [18NO]
Lists
El Paso, TX, student participants in Red Ribbon Poster Contest, E1953 [27OC]
Organizations supporting H.R. 658, FAA appropriations to streamline programs, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable aviation system funding, H2139 [31MR]
State surface transportation enhancement projects, S5614 [14SE]
Motions
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6753 [19OC]
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), H2235 [1AP]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S474, S475 [2FE], S535 [3FE], S727 [15FE], S823, S824, S828 [17FE]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), S7095 [3NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), H1491 [2MR]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H8204-H8207 [7DE], E2204 [7DE]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (H.R. 3435), H8198 [7DE], H8979 [15DE]
———increase rate for hostile fire and imminent danger pay, H3735, H3736 [26MY]
———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults, H1202 [18FE], H2329 [6AP], H2613 [13AP], H3166 [11MY], H4865 [12JY], H5247 [20JY], H7265 [3NO]
———prevent and end occurrence of sexual assaults (H.R. 1709), E827 [5MY]
Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, H2136, H2189, H2190 [31MR]
———ensure that certain Federal employees cannot invoke immunity from prosecution for performing certain security screenings (H.R. 2438), E1256 [7JY]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (H.R. 386), H1370, H1371 [28FE]
———tribute to aviation industry for year of no deaths attributable to commercial aviation, E165 [8FE]
Bangladesh: condemn kidnapping, beating, and rape of Peace Corps volunteer, H416 [24JA]
Brookwood, AL: anniversary of Jim Walter Resources No. 5 mine explosions, E1683 [22SE]
Buffalo, NY: call for Dept. of Justice investigation of Colgan Air, Inc., commuter plane crash in 2009, H7221 [2NO]
Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (H.R. 1175), H7004 [24OC]
Business and industry: require owners and operators of surface impoundments to equip coal storage facilities with safety monitoring systems, H6956, H6957 [14OC]
California: tribute to Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill, E1911 [24OC]
Canada: recognize and thank Gander, Newfoundland, and other airports and communities for assistance provided following the closure of U.S. airspace due to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (H. Res. 286), E1004 [31MY]
Carlisle, IA: tribute to Carlisle Middle School participation in FBI Safe Online Surfing Internet Challenge, E430 [8MR]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (H.R. 2029), E979 [27MY]
Children and youth: address issues of sexual abuse, H7427, H7429 [14NO], H7728 [17NO]
———prohibit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that fail to report incidents of sexual abuse of a minor from receiving Federal funds (H.R. 3650), H8738 [13DE], H8914 [14DE]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (H.R. 1381), H2413 [7AP]
Coast Guard: conduct feasibility study to determine capability, cost, and benefits of requiring owners or operators of a manned facility, installation, unit, or vessel to locate a standby vessel nearby, H7377 [4NO]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (H.R. 2016), E975 [27MY]
Committee on the Marine Transportation System: ensure assessment and strategy plan identifies important maritime projects, implements container screening at ports, and utilizes Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, H7349 [4NO]
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 (H.R. 1254), H8238-H8244 [7DE], E2216, E2219 [8DE], E2224, E2226 [12DE], E2240 [13DE], E2270 [15DE], E2291 [16DE]
Counterrorism Competitive Analysis Commission: establish, H6027 [9SE]
Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), H6048, H6049 [12SE], E475 [14MR]
———protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), Senate amendment, H9937, H9938 [19DE], H9999 [20DE]
———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (H.R. 592), H737 [14FE]
CPSC: hold Chinese manufacturers accountable for damages from installation of tainted drywall, H6259 [20SE]
———provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), H5823-H5828 [1AU], E1489 [2AU], E1502 [5AU]
———Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database funding, H1320-H1322 [18FE]
Crime: address issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse, H2252-H2255 [1AP]
———improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (H.R. 1578), E736 [15AP]
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: funding, H3718 [26MY]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, H8205 [7DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Marketing Service funding, H4180, H4181 [14JN]
———Agricultural Marketing Service Microbiological Data Program funding, H4179, H4180 [14JN]
———animal disease and food safety programs funding, H4292 [16JN]
———fee-for-service horse meat inspections funding, H4222-H4224 [15JN]
———Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H1805 [15MR]
———Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposed rule to regulate livestock and poultry marketing practices, H4261, H4262 [15JN], E1113 [16JN]
———Wildlife Services livestock protection program funding, H4284-H4286 [16JN], E1200 [24JN]
Dept. of Defense: establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for oversight of private security contracts and appoint an official to ensure compliance, H3615 [25MY]
———health effects of left-over munitions in congested residential areas of formerly used defense sites study funding, H4704 [7JY]
Dept. of Energy: reauthorize pipeline safety legislation prior to expediting consideration and approval of construction and operation of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, H4592 [6JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 2405), H8153-H8159 [6DE], E2205 [7DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow inclusion of public water systems and treatment works in the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 2890), H6037 [9SE]
———Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program funding, H3834 [1JN]
———decision to send Border Patrol agents to protect the southern border between Afghanistan and Pakistan, H106 [7JA]
———exempt certain rules and guidance from agency rule reform, H8097-H8099 [2DE]
———funding, H822 [15FE], H3422 [25MY]
———increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals, H3930, H3931 [2JN]
———Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program funding, H3863 [1JN]
———make grants for partnerships that finance equipment and infrastructure to improve public safety in rural areas near the Mexican border by enhancing access to mobile communications (H.R. 1277), H2116 [31MR]
———New York, NY, counterterrorism and security programs funding, H3927 [2JN]
———port and transit security, interoperable emergency communications, buffer zone protection, and medical response programs funding, H3862 [1JN]
———prohibit funding for advanced airport full body scanners, H3904, H3905 [1JN]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H4199 [15JN]
———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 2189), H6244-H6246 [20SE]
Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (H.R. 571), E183 [9FE]
Dept. of the Interior: ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations, H3050 [4MY]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (H.R. 993), H1754 [11MR]
———lift timeline requirements for approval of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits in the event of a lack of adequate budget or staff expertise, H3140 [10MY]
———Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement funding for stream buffer rule implementation, H1279, H1280 [18FE], H4686 [7JY]
———prohibit approval of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits without completion of necessary safety and environmental reviews, H3138, H3139 [10MY]
———prohibit issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits without certification of worst-case discharge scenario, H3137, H3138 [10MY]
———require consultation with independent drilling safety organization before issuance of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas drilling permits, H3134, H3135 [10MY]
———require oil and natural gas drilling permit applicants to submit worst-case discharge scenario containment and clean-up plan, H3200, H3201 [11MY]
———require updated environmental and safety reviews before allowing certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, H3080, H3088, H3089 [5MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish minimum on-duty staffing standards for air traffic controllers at certain airports, H2138, H2185-H2187 [31MR], H5253 [20JY], H6118 [13SE]
———proposed change to the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers, H647 [10FE]
———Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7013 [25OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require a policy on reporting and tracking sexual assaults and other safety incidents occurring at departmental medical facilities (H.R. 2074), H6689-H6693 [11OC], E1890 [18OC]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7274, H7277-H7279 [3NO], H7734-H7736, H7771, H7772, H7776-H7781 [17NO], E2080 [17NO], E2100, E2108 [18NO]
Disasters: emergency preparedness planning, E1010 [1JN]
———Federal natural hazards reduction programs funding, H1759 [11MR]
Drug Take-Back Day: observance, H7988 [30NO]
Drugs: provide for the disposal of drugs pursuant to national pharmaceutical stewardship programs (H.R. 2939), E1639 [15SE]
Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (H.J. Res. 33), H2528 [7AP]
———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (H.R. 332), E101 [24JA]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H633-H673 [10FE], H687-H714 [11FE], H2024-H2029 [29MR]
———provide for first responder employment stabilization, H7022 [25OC]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization, H7021 [25OC]
———provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs, H8919 [14DE]
Employment: improve mine and occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families, E1683 [22SE]
EPA: consider potential reductions in illness-related absences from work due to cement kiln-related illnesses when establishing a compliance date for cement manufacturing facility achievable standards, H6614 [5OC]
———ensure protection of public health in case of public health emergency caused by climate change, H2375-H2379 [6AP]
———preserve authority to limit arsenic and perchlorate pollution in water, H4992-H4994 [13JY]
FAA: analyze the different aviation industry segments, tailor regulations to address such segments, and assess impact of regulatory actions on the economy, H2135, H2136, H2204, H2205 [31MR], E685 [8AP]
———assess regulatory recommendations to ensure that certified aircraft are equipped with technology to mitigate effects of smoke in the cockpit, H2184, H2185 [31MR]
———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), H1993, H1994 [29MR], H2117, H2130-H2212 [31MR], H2232-H2237 [1AP], H3318 [23MY], H5388 [22JY], H6118 [13SE], E603, E608, E612 [1AP], E636, E640 [5AP], E685 [8AP], E752 [15AP], E927 [23MY], E1760 [4OC]
———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), consideration (H. Res. 189), H2122-H2129 [31MR]
———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), motion to recommit, H2236 [1AP]
———conduct demonstration projects at certain airports to create aerotropolis transportation zones, H2211 [31MR]
———ensure Federal air marshals are deployed on all high-risk flights, H2236 [1AP]
———establish Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Research and Development Center of Excellence, H2181 [31MR]
———exempt pilots of medical charter flights from rest requirements, H2188 [31MR]
———expedite integration of unmanned aerial vehicles into the national airspace system, H2187 [31MR], E603, E608 [1AP]
———ground-based augmentation system funding, E259 [17FE]
———implement aviation safety rule on preventing pilot fatigue, H6521 [4OC]
———implement crew flight time limitations and rest restrictions, H8007, H8013 [1DE]
———implement international safety standards for the transport of lithium batteries, H2173-H2175 [31MR]
———improve training and increase minimum flight hours for commercial pilots, H2125, H2126 [31MR]
———Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H1093 [17FE], H2138 [31MR]
———permit flyovers at sporting events, H2139 [31MR]
———preserve vintage aircraft engineering data and require information be available to the public, H2206 [31MR]
———prevent dissemination to the public of certain information on noncommercial flights of private aircraft owners and operators (H.R. 2897), H6276 [21SE]
———prohibit implementation of New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia airspace redesign proposal until a study on reducing delays at affected airports is conducted, H2182, H2183 [31MR], H5262 [20JY], E752 [15AP]
———provide liability protection for volunteer pilot organizations that fly for public benefit, H2127 [31MR]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), H3318 [23MY]
———regulation of manned and unmanned commercial space flights, H2173, H2174 [31MR]
———require airport operators receiving Airport Improvement Program grants to consult with nearby communities regarding airport operations and their impact on the community, H2176 [31MR]
———require criminal history record check for individuals who perform a safety-sensitive function at domestic and foreign repair stations, H2183, H2184 [31MR]
———require operator of Los Angeles International Airport to consult with nearby communities regarding airport operations and their impact on the community, H2210 [31MR]
———revoke liability immunity for airlines relative to release of safety information and implementation of safety management systems, H2136, H2173 [31MR]
———study feasibility of creating a database listing the location and height of potential low-altitude aviation obstructions, H2180, H2181 [31MR]
———terminate certain airspace restrictions for Burke Lakefront Airport, H2203, H2204 [31MR]
FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H888, H889 [15FE], E239, E241 [16FE]
FDA: Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition funding, H4164 [14JN]
———ensure regulations do not limit access to dietary supplements, H8266 [8DE]
———food safety activities funding, H4253-H4256 [15JN]
———funding, H824 [15FE], E1123 [16JN]
———help prevent occurrence of cancer resulting from the use of ultraviolet tanning lamps by imposing more stringent controls on the use of such devices (H.R. 1676), E778 [2MY]
———improve efficiency and transparency of medical device approval process, H637 [10FE]
———prohibit funding for approval of genetically-engineered salmon, H4240 [15JN]
———prohibit funding for distribution of mifepristone (RU-486) through telemedicine, H4268, H4269 [15JN], H4319 [16JN]
———recall of grapes and tomatoes for salmonella contamination, H8087 [2DE]
Federal agencies and departments: exempt country of origin labeling rules from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H8235-H8237 [7DE]
———exempt major rules related to food, workplace, or consumer products safety, or air and water quality from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H8228, H8229 [7DE]
———exempt regulations protecting public health, environment, and food and workplace safety from agency rule reform, H8095, H8096 [2DE]
FEMA: allow Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funds to be used to rehire or retain firefighters, H3894, H3895 [1JN]
———Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3838-H3841, H3843-H3881 [1JN], E1019 [2JN]
———Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and State and local programs emergency funding, H3879 [1JN]
———authority to waive layoff clause relative to Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants Program eligibility, H3927 [2JN]
———authorize appropriations for the Port Security Grant Program (H.R. 3492), E2102 [18NO]
———Firefighter Assistance Grants program funding, H910, H911 [15FE], E248 [16FE], E282 [18FE]
———funding, H1757 [11MR]
———importance of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, E16 [6JA]
———limit Urban Areas Security Initiative funding to high-risk areas, H1102, H1103 [17FE]
———permit Port Security Grant Program funding to be used for replacement of security equipment, H7349 [4NO]
———permit Port Security Grant Program funding to be used for security personnel expenses, H7349 [4NO]
———remove restriction limiting Urban Areas Security Initiative funding to certain high-risk areas, H3864-H3867, H3875-H3879 [1JN], H3931 [2JN], E1017, E1021, E1027 [2JN]
———Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H2790 [14AP], E243 [16FE]
———Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H3837, H3841-H3843 [1JN]
———waive provisions prohibiting the rehiring of laid-off firefighters and certain budgetary and staffing requirements for local fire departments under the Firefighter Assistance Grants program, H1095, H1096 [17FE]
Fire Prevention Week: observance, E1856 [13OC], E1878 [14OC]
Firearms: allow a State to limit possession or carrying of concealed handguns to individuals that have passed that State's laws on firearm safety training that includes live-fire exercise, H7676, H7677 [16NO]
———create a comprehensive database containing all permits and licenses issued by States for carrying concealed weapons and ensure access to such database by law enforcement officers, H7674-H7676 [16NO]
———exempt States from right-to-carry reciprocity to enforce State laws requiring a person to be at least 21 years of age to possess or carry a concealed handgun, H7677, H7678 [16NO]
———gun control, H151 [12JA], H7596 [15NO]
———prohibit trafficking (H.R. 2554), E1338 [15JY]
———prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 308), H1448-H1452 [1MR]
Florida: refusal of Federal high-speed rail funding, H1376 [28FE]
Government regulations: exempt any rulemaking to carry out the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act from requirement of complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities, H8049, H8050 [1DE]
———exempt rules related to food, workplace, or consumer products safety, or air or water quality from requirement of complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities before implementation, H8046, H8047 [1DE]
———require a GAO report to determine costs, impact on Federal agency rulemaking and ability to respond to emergencies of requiring a complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities, H8048 [1DE]
Hawaii: exempt airports from collecting passenger facility fees for interisland flights and change formula for granting Airport Improvement Program funds, H2178 [31MR]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H1324, H1325 [18FE], H1671 [10MR], H1896 [16MR], H2251 [1AP], H4685 [7JY], H4784 [8JY], H5010, H5011 [13JY], H6448 [23SE], H6862 [13OC], H7073 [26OC], H7153 [27OC], H7266, H7315, H7316 [3NO], H7877 [18NO], H8002 [1DE], H8302-H8306 [8DE], H8736 [13DE], H9900 [16DE], E1284 [11JY]
Health: encourage use of electronic medical records, H246 [18JA]
———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors, E663 [7AP]
———support regenerative medicine through research funding and commercial development of regenerative products and develop a regulatory environment that enables rapid approval of safe and effective products, H638 [10FE]
House of Representatives: prohibit funding for polystyrene containers in food service facilities, H5380, H5381 [22JY]
Housing: require that weather radios be installed in all manufactured homes manufactured or sold in the U.S., H2920 [2MY]
Intelligence services: require analysts prioritize use of threat assessments and information sharing to identify and prevent terrorist attacks against rail and mass transit systems, H6029, H6030 [9SE]
Kroeker, Nico: tribute to Ripple Effect project providing increased access to clean drinking water, E1777 [5OC]
Law enforcement: offset economic burden on border sheriffs from the lack of Southern border security (H.R. 2217), H6843 [12OC]
———reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (H.R. 1093), H2330 [6AP]
Legislative branch of the Government: enhance enforcement authority for occupational safety and health protections and provide whistleblower protections and other antidiscrimination protections for employees (H.R. 3108), E1777 [5OC]
Libya: require rebels use frozen Libyan assets to reimburse the U.S. for military and humanitarian support, H5091 [15JY]
———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), H3995 [3JN]
Mexico: assist in fighting drug cartels and curbing violence against Mexican and U.S. citizens, H1428 [1MR], H5402 [25JY]
Middletown, CT: anniversary of Kleen Energy Systems, LLC, powerplant explosion, H686 [11FE]
Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families, H2295, H2296, H2299 [5AP], H8191 [7DE]
Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (H.R. 873), E397 [2MR]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: observance, E938 [24MY]
National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (H.R. 2342), E1188 [23JN]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations on blowout prevention and well designs, H3136, H3137 [10MY]
National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (H.R. 2258), E1143 [21JN]
National objectives: develop organized approach to addressing violence, E96 [24JA]
National Park Service: prohibit boat inspection or safety checks within the Yukon-Charley National Preserve, H5605-H5609 [27JY]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H73 [6JA], H106 [7JA], H235 [18JA], H259 [19JA], H1074, H1093 [17FE], H1399 [1MR], H8012 [1DE]
———deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (H.R. 152), H797 [15FE], H2319 [5AP], H6844, H6845 [12OC]
———enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry, H116 [7JA]
———maintain National Guard assistance in U.S.-Mexico border control activities, H1896 [16MR], H3638 [25MY]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, E740 [15AP]
National Teen Driver Safety Week: obeservance, H7188 [1NO]
Native Americans: programs funding, H5440 [25JY]
Natural gas: restore State and local participation in the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals, H1257, H1258 [18FE]
New Castle, DE: tribute to Holloway Terrace Fire Co., H2615 [13AP]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack, E5 [5JA]
———recognize historical significance of Triangle Shirtwaist Co., fire on improving worker safety standards, honor victims, and commend groups involved in victim aid and worker safety improvement, H1910 [17MR], E514 [17MR], E743 [15AP]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (H.R. 2332), E1174 [23JN]
NRC: exempt rules under the Atomic Energy Act from agency rule reform, H8096, H8097 [2DE]
———prohibit funding for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant license renewal, H5061 [14JY]
———prohibit funding for draft supplemental environmental impact statement regarding Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, H5063, H5064 [14JY], E1353 [19JY]
Nuclear energy: ensure safety and security of nuclear powerplants, H1803 [15MR]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (H.R. 1511), E706 [13AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (H.R. 1520), E710 [13AP]
Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 147), E7 [5JA]
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), H8330-H8340 [12DE], E2258 [14DE], E2289 [16DE]
———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), H8942 [14DE]
REAL ID Act: funding, H2791 [14AP], H3878 [1JN]
Ride to Work Day: observance, E1116, E1129 [16JN]
Road Rage Awareness Week: observance, E1268 [8JY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization, E1539 [6SE]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), H1482-H1494 [2MR], H1857, H1858 [16MR], E410, E418 [3MR]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), consideration (H. Res. 128), H1473-H1480 [2MR]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), motion to recommit, H1491-H1493 [2MR]
———modify vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system in Maine and Vermont, H7735, H7776 [17NO]
———waive requirement that existing traffic signs meet minimum retroreflectivity standards on or before the compliance dates established by the Federal Highway Administration (H.R. 2257), H4340 [21JN]
Santa Monica, CA: develop runway safety areas at Santa Monica Airport, H2204 [31MR]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of special needs students, H1803 [15MR]
———address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1648), E1641 [15SE], E2093 [18NO]
Ships and vessels: suppress the threat of piracy on the high seas, H7349, H7364 [4NO], E2052 [15NO]
Shirley, NY: tribute to first responders for response to gas leak, E77 [19JA]
Telecommunications: strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (H.R. 2482), E1283 [11JY]
———strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (S. 911), H8809 [13DE]
———use voluntary incentive auctions to improve the use of public airwaves and establish an interoperable broadband public safety network, H8806, H8808 [13DE]
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: clarify pipeline safety history in the U.S., H5522, H5523 [26JY]
Transportation: extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), H6052 [12SE], H6102, H6106-H6119, H6123 [13SE], E1625, E1627 [14SE]
———highway and transit programs funding, H21, H24 [5JA], H51, H93, H94 [6JA], H106 [7JA], H1629 [9MR], E66 [18JA]
———require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (H.R. 328), E98 [24JA]
———surface transportation funding, H6355 [22SE]
Transportation Security Administration: allow transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) applicants to remotely apply for issuance, renewal, or activation, H3895 [1JN]
———ensure that certain transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) do not expire before deadline for implementation of electronic readers for such credentials (H.R. 1105), E495 [15MR]
———establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1447), H9936 [19DE]
———establish an Ombudsman Office (H.R. 1165), H9937 [19DE]
———explosives detection canine team program funding, H3856 [1JN]
———increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (H.R. 71), H3167 [11MY]
———personnel funding, H1091, H1092 [17FE]
———screening operations funding, H3943-H3945 [2JN]
U.S. Geological Survey: funding, H1756, H1757 [11MR]
United Mine Workers of America: release of report on Massey Energy Co., Upper Big Branch Mine-South disaster, H7211 [2NO]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers, H2295, H2296, H2299 [5AP]
———report on investigation of the Upper Big Branch Mine-South disaster, H3917 [2JN]
Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (H.R. 3271), E1956 [27OC]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: observance, E2098, E2105 [18NO]
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.: tribute to Show Tolerance and Respect (STAR) program to combat school violence and bullying, E1641 [15SE]
Ziamatic Corp.: Pennsylvania Governor's Award for Safety and Excellence recipient, E2285 [16DE]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: eliminate use and smuggling of ammonium nitrate to reduce proliferation of improvised explosive devices, S7652 [17NO]
American Automobile Association: tribute to School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Award recipients, S2497 [14AP]
Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, S381, S383 [1FE], S443 [2FE], S587, S589 [7FE], S654 [14FE], S713, S735 [15FE], S768-S770, S773 [16FE], S810, S815, S816, S820 [17FE]
———ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, S713 [15FE], S809-S811 [17FE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, S476, S477 [2FE], S503, S535, S538 [3FE]
———provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes (S. 1608), S5894 [22SE]
———support Passenger Bill of Rights, S587 [7FE]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: ensure methods used to detect chemical, nuclear, biological, and radiological weapons in municipal waste are as effective in screening other commerce entering the U.S. (S. 860), S2533 [14AP]
Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 104), S5283 [2AU]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (S. 2020), S8739 [16DE]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (S. 834), S4843 [22JY]
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (S. 1984), S8549 [13DE]
Computers: reduce ability of terrorists, spies, criminals, and other malicious actors to compromise, disrupt, and destroy networks, infrastructure, and key resources (S. 372), S796 [16FE]
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 (S. 605), S1830 [17MR]
Courts: protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports (H.R. 1059), S7776, S7777 [17NO]
———restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (S. 623), S1836-S1838 [17MR]
CPSC: exclude secondary sales, repair services, and certain vehicles from the ban on lead in children's products (S. 69), S181 [25JA]
———funding, S6993 [1NO]
———promulgate consumer product safety standards requiring child-proof closures on remote controls and other electronic products that use button cell batteries (S. 1165), S3688 [9JN]
———provide with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws (H.R. 2715), S5199 [1AU], S5236 [2AU]
Crime: impose penalties for unauthorized recording or distribution of images produced using advanced imaging technology during airport screenings or upon entry to Federal buildings, S625 [8FE], S713, S714 [15FE]
———improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (S. 1765), S6922 [31OC]
———increase penalties for counterfeit drug trafficking (S. 1886), S7705 [17NO]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services, S8649 [15DE]
———prohibit trafficking in counterfeit military goods or services (S. 1228), S4173 [29JN], S7662 [17NO]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations, S7894 [28NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration proposed rule to regulate livestock and poultry marketing practices, S6706, S6727 [19OC], S6856 [20OC]
Dept. of Defense: bolster the detection and avoidance of counterfeit electronic parts, S7643, S7647, S7648, S7662 [17NO], S7967, S7968 [29NO], S8134 [1DE]
———report on impact of proposed FAA rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements, S8061 [30NO]
———require epidemiological study on health of military personnel exposed to burn pit emissions at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, S7965 [29NO]
Dept. of Education: authorize grant programs to ensure successful, safe, and healthy students by promoting wellness, preventing bullying, violence, and drug use, and fostering a positive school climate (S. 919), S2793 [9MY]
Dept. of HHS: enhance medical surge capacity by enabling issuance of waivers for certain public health emergency response requirements (S. 1854), S7382 [10NO]
———establish grant programs to improve the health of border area residents and for hazards preparedness in border areas including bioterrorism and infectious disease (S. 1257), S4030 [22JN]
———reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (S. 1855), S7382-S7384 [10NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (S. 1673), S6340 [6OC]
———funding, S1716 [16MR], S2482 [14AP]
———maintain flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (S. Res. 174), S3114 [18MY]
———protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (S. 772), S2352, S2358 [8AP]
———reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (S. 473), S1223 [3MR]
Dept. of HUD: prohibit payments to any property owner whose rental units are listed on the Online Property Integrated Information Suite troubled property list, S6651-S6653 [18OC], S6845 [20OC], S6912 [31OC]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S4218 [29JN]
———establish Office of Elder Justice to strengthen law enforcement responses to elder abuse (S. 462), S1142 [2MR]
———establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project (S. 1192), S3773 [14JN]
———improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (S. 791), S2393 [12AP]
Dept. of Labor: recognize unique circumstances of farm family youth workers when issuing certain labor regulations for hired farm workers under age 16, S8699 [16DE]
Dept. of the Interior: extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements, S1666 [15MR]
———extend Outer Continental Shelf leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (S. 516), S1530 [10MR], S3029 [17MY], S3084 [18MY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow States to opt out of requirement to spend certain percentage of surface transportation funds on enhancement projects, S5613, S5618 [14SE], S5655 [15SE]
———establish minimum on-duty staffing standards for air traffic controllers at certain airports, S2436 [13AP]
———establish national safety standards for transit agencies operating heavy rail on fixed guideway (S. 562), S1596 [14MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure, S7791 [18NO]
———establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (S. 1798), S7364 [10NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S6740 [19OC]
———making appropriations, S6578-S6580 [17OC], S6646-S6648, S6651-S6653 [18OC], S6704, S6708-S6713, S6716, S6717, S6724, S6725, S6733, S6739-S6741, S6754 [19OC], S6792, S6793, S6803-S6807, S6813, S6815, S6817, S6841, S6842, S6845, S6846, S6853 [20OC], S6899, S6911 [31OC], S6933, S6936, S6937, S6980, S6986 [1NO], S7061 [2NO], S7100 [3NO], S7430 [15NO], S7677, S7679-S7684 [17NO]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 308), S7010 [1NO]
Economy: provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), S6621 [17OC], S6623-S6628, S6642 [18OC], S6701, S6702 [19OC]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6815-S6817, S6830-S6832, S6839 [20OC]
———provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization (S. 1723), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [20OC]
———require a certain percentage of competitive grant funding for first responder employment stabilization goes to rural communities, S6830 [20OC]
EPA: release of Inspector General report on endangerment finding review process, S6077-S6079 [4OC]
Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (S. 558), S1559 [10MR], S1595 [14MR]
FAA: approve applications from airports to authorize private security companies to conduct passenger screening, S502 [3FE]
———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], S2436 [13AP], S4929, S4943-S4947 [27JY], S4980, S4987-S4989, S5000, S5007 [28JY], S5223 [2AU], S5316 [6SE], S5355 [7SE]
———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), insert S. 223 language in lieu, S2285 [7AP]
———authorize National Airspace System development of a pilot program to determine safety regulations and flight standards for unmanned aerial vehicles, S566 [4FE]
———exempt charter airlines from crew flight time limitations and rest restrictions, S451 [2FE], S506 [3FE], S673 [14FE], S769 [16FE]
———improve intergration of unmanned aerial system into the National Airspace System, S827 [17FE]
———maintain certain airline exemptions from OSHA oversight, S626 [8FE], S671 [14FE], S823, S824 [17FE]
———make it a crime to photograph, record, or distribute a body scan image taken by a full body scanner at an airport or any Federal building without express authorization, S595 [7FE]
———Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S379 [1FE], S505 [3FE], S586 [7FE], S672, S673 [14FE], S712, S724 [15FE], S773 [16FE]
———provide liability protection for volunteer pilot organizations that fly for public benefit, S451 [2FE], S506 [3FE], S670, S671, S673 [14FE], S829 [17FE]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), S347 [27JA], S377-S403 [1FE], S431-S477 [2FE], S501-S507, S509, S531-S540 [3FE], S566 [4FE], S586-S596 [7FE], S621-S626 [8FE], S641 [10FE], S653-S656, S659-S663, S670-S676 [14FE], S709-S727, S731-S735, S739 [15FE], S768-S774, S777, S780-S783, S802 [16FE], S807, S809-S811, S814-S816, S818-S820, S823-S837 [17FE], S1116 [2MR], S3512 [7JN]
———reauthorize appropriations for safety, reliability, and availability of air transportation and to modernize the air traffic control system (S. 223), unanimous-consent agreement, S608 [7FE], S824 [17FE]
———reduce appropriations for fiscal year 2011 to 2008 levels, S531 [3FE], S720-S727 [15FE]
———reduce appropriations to 2008 levels, S5666-S5668 [15SE]
———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 (S. 1335), S4321-S4323 [5JY], S4400 [6JY], S4785 [21JY]
———require Notice to Airmen hazard alerts to be posted and accessible to all pilots, S450 [2FE]
FCC: provide public safety providers additional spectrum to support national, interoperable wireless broadband network and authorize incentive auctions to fund such a network (S. 28), S146 [25JA], S1528 [10MR]
FDA: establish a nanotechnology regulatory science program (S. 1662), S6332 [6OC]
———finalize proposed rule on sunscreen product labeling (S. 1064), S3343 [25MY]
———improve efficiency and transparency of medical device approval process, S3800 [15JN]
———improve safety of dietary supplements by requiring manufacturers to register supplement products with the FDA and amending labeling requirements (S. 1310), S4294 [30JN]
———improve the safety of Internet pharmacies (S. 2002), S8684 [15DE]
———prohibit funding to prevent individuals from importing prescription drugs from Canada for personal use, S6650 [18OC], S6730, S6749 [19OC], S6794, S6797, S6801 [20OC]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: modify provisions relative to beach monitoring (S. 1582), S5774 [20SE]
FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, S8723 [16DE]
———improve provision of assistance to fire departments (S. 550), S1551-S1555 [10MR]
———Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, S2488 [14AP]
Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S4218 [29JN]
———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (S. 1249), S4029 [22JN]
———gun control, S4218 [29JN], S7607 [16NO]
Food: increase criminal penalties for certain knowing violations relating to food that is misbranded or adulterated (S. 216), S339 [27JA], S2552 [14AP], S3808 [15JN]
———strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (S. 50), S163 [25JA]
Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (S. 1223), S3793-S3795 [15JN]
Las Vegas, NV: express sympathy to families of those killed in helicopter crash while on tour of Hoover Dam, S8433 [8DE]
Law enforcement: grant limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response (S. 505), S1407 [8MR]
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, S2010 [31MR]
———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 (S. Res. 85), S1075 [1MR], S1952 [30MR], S2019 [31MR]
———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), S3744, S3745 [14JN]
———support democratic transition and provide needed assistance in the wake of the death of Muammar Qaddafi, S6804 [20OC]
Middlesboro, KY: rescue of coal miners trapped as a result of flooding, S3940 [21JN]
———support for coal miners trapped as a result of flooding, S3906 [20JN]
Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (S. 153), S224 [25JA], S2097 [5AP]
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 Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 63), S1512 [9MR]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish, S6573 [17OC], S6794, S6796-S6800, S6802, S6851 [20OC], S6983 [1NO]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 284), S6008 [26SE]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (S. Res. 262), S5584 [13SE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (S. 510), S1409 [8MR]
National Hurricane Research Initiative: establish (S. 692), S1992 [30MR]
National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 261), S5581 [13SE], S5933 [23SE]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 118), S2000 [30MR]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 143), S2402 [12AP]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 36), S492 [2FE]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack, S1398 [8MR]
Nuclear energy: ensure safety and security of nuclear powerplants, S1585 [14MR], S1749 [16MR], S3965 [21JN], S4894 [26JY]
———improve and underscore importance of international nuclear safety cooperation for operating power reactors and support Convention on Nuclear Safety efforts (S. 640), S1847 [17MR]
———prohibit Federal interference in lawsuit filed by Entergy Corp., against Vermont to prevent closure of Vermont Yankee nuclear powerplant, S3964, S3965 [21JN]
———States' rights relative to nuclear plant licensing, S3964, S3965 [21JN]
Nuclear weapons: designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing (S. Res. 330), S7629 [16NO]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators, S2595 [3MY]
———expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers, and increase penalties for violators (S. 1166), S3689 [9JN]
100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week: designate (S. Res. 106), S1877 [17MR]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (S. 807), S2448 [13AP]
Pharmaceuticals: allow importation of prescription drugs (S. 319), S644 [10FE]
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), S8552 [13DE]
———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]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 234), S362 [31JA]
———enhance safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation and enhance reliability in the transportation of U.S. energy products by pipeline (S. 275), S6613, S6616 [17OC]
Portage Woods Products, LLC: OSHA Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) award recipient, S1500 [9MR]
Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (S. 1207), S3836 [15JN]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers for children, baby food, and infant formula (S. 136), S203 [25JA]
Public safety officers: extend Federal benefits to emergency service providers who die or are disabled in the line of duty, S671 [14FE], S829 [17FE]
———include nonprofit and volunteer firefighters, ground and air ambulance crew members, and first responders for certain benefits (S. 385), S884 [17FE], S2617 [3MY]
Reno, NV: commend first responders at the scene of airshow accident, S5707 [19SE]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system in Maine and Vermont (S. 112), S191-S194 [25JA]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), S7092 [2NO], S7094, S7095 [3NO], S7587-S7589 [16NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), motion to proceed, S7095, S7104, S7106-S7113, S7116 [3NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1786), unanimous-consent agreement, S7058 [2NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S7261, S7280 [9NO]
———extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 662), S1202 [3MR]
———modify vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system in Maine and Vermont, S6653 [18OC]
———preserve and renew Federal-aid highways to reduce long-term costs, improve safety, and improve the condition of Federal-aid highways (S. 1193), S3776 [14JN]
———reauthorize additional contract authority to maintain certain State and county roads used by school buses in and around Indian reservations (S. 885), S2688 [4MY]
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users: reauthorize, S6825 [20OC]
Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act: reauthorize (S. 832), S2518 [14AP]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (S. 1263), S4096 [23JN]
———establish a grant program to enhance training and services to prevent abuse in later life (S. 464), S1144 [2MR]
Sports: encourage and ensure the use of safe football helmets (S. 601), S1754 [16MR]
States: establish a Federal loan program for States to provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization, S6832 [20OC]
Susquehanna River Basin Commission: anniversary, S611 [7FE]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (S. Con. Res. 17), S5845 [21SE]
Taxation: provide a deduction for the purchase, construction, and installation of a safe room or storm shelter (S. 1583), S5774-S5776 [20SE]
———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (S. 1911), S7834 [18NO]
Telecommunications: make more spectrum available to, facilitate development of a wireless broadband network for, and provide standards for spectrum needs of public safety agencies (S. 1040), S3182, S3183 [19MY]
———strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (S. 911), S5444 [8SE]
Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), S8702 [16DE]
Transportation: establish a public transportation safety program, S4020 [22JN]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), S5585 [13SE], S5587, S5588, S5599, S5613, S5618 [14SE], S5638, S5655, S5666-S5669 [15SE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), unanimous-consent agreement, S5663 [15SE]
———extend surface and air transportation programs (H.R. 2887), unanimous-consent request, S5656 [15SE]
———prioritize surface transportation funding and prohibit funding for lower-priority projects such as transportation museums and landscaping, S6644, S6646-S6648 [18OC], S6708-S6713, S6716, S6717 [19OC], S6911 [31OC]
Transportation Security Administration: exclude employees from the collective bargaining rights of Federal employees, S501, S532, S538 [3FE], S588-S591 [7FE], S671 [14FE], S716-S720 [15FE]
———provide employees with whistleblower protections, the right to appeal adverse personnel actions, and the right to join a union, S716-S718 [15FE]
———require all advanced imaging technology used as a primary screening method for passengers be equipped with automatic target recognition software, S623 [8FE]
Travel and tourism: require operators of international travel websites to provide information on potential health and safety risks associated with overseas vacation destinations marketed on the website (S. 1753), S6877 [20OC]
Trucking industry: establish a commercial truck safety program (S. 1450), S5072 [29JY]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (S. 566), S1602 [14MR]
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: improve safety of Metrorail system, S4019 [22JN]
Water: prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (S. 999), S2993 [16MY]
Wells Wood Turning & Finishing, Inc.: anniversary, S267 [26JA]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers, S2097 [5AP]
———honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers (S. Res. 129), S2142 [5AP]
———settlement agreement reached for payment of compensation and fines surrounding Upper Big Branch Mine-South disaster, S8368 [6DE]
World Day Against Child Labor: observance, S3809 [15JN]
World Plumbing Day: designate (S. Res. 100), S1567 [10MR], S1610 [14MR]
Reports
Loosening Restrictions on the Carrying of Concealed Guns in Public Does Not Improve Public Safety: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (excerpt), H7600 [15NO]
Reports filed
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 191) (S. Rept. 112-22), S3727 [13JN]
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1447) (H. Rept. 112-269), H7396 [4NO]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 112-224), H6460 [26SE]
Combating Military Counterfeits Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1228), S4802 [21JY]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2112, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 467) (H. Rept. 112-290), H7713 [16NO]
Consideration of H.R. 658, FAA Appropriations To Streamline Programs, Improve Aviation Safety and Capacity, and Provide Stable Aviation System Funding: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 112-46), H2105 [30MR]
Consideration of H.R. 662, Surface Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 112-20), H1454 [1MR]
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2112) (H. Rept. 112-284), H7577 [14NO]
Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 473), S6600 [17OC]
———Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 473) (S. Rept. 112-90), S6871 [20OC]
Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1886), S8460 [8DE]
Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 605), S5071 [29JY]
Death in Custody Reporting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2189) (H. Rept. 112-198), H5963 [7SE]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2189), S7701 [17NO]
Dept. of HHS Programs To Protect Against Pandemics and Attacks From Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1855), S8733 [16DE]
Dept. of HHS Reauthorization of Programs To Protect Against Pandemics and Attacks From Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2405) (H. Rept. 112-286), H7712 [16NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security Maintenance of Flight Manifest Information Sharing Standards Required Under Passenger Name Record Agreement With European Union: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 174), S2927 [12MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1596) (S. Rept. 112-83), S5836 [21SE]
FAA Appropriations To Streamline Programs, Improve Aviation Safety and Capacity, and Provide Stable Aviation System Funding: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 112-29), H1722 [10MR], H1904 [16MR]
FEMA Improvement of Provision of Assistance to Fire Departments: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 550) (S. Rept. 112-28), S4221 [29JN]
Food Safety Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 216), S2045 [31MR]
Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 908) (H. Rept. 112-211), H6237 [19SE]
Home Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1751) (H. Rept. 112-191), H5882 [1AU]
Maintain Flight Manifest Information Sharing Standards Required Under the Passenger Name Record Agreement Between the U.S. and the European Union: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 112-272), H7396 [4NO]
Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 453) (S. Rept. 112-93), S7294 [9NO]
Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1535), S5902 [22SE]
Pipeline Infrastructure and Community Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2937) (H. Rept. 112-287), H7712 [16NO]
Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2845) (H. Rept. 112-297), H8074 [1DE]
Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 275) (S. Rept. 112-30), S4450 [7JY]
Piracy Suppression Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2839) (H. Rept. 112-273), H7405 [10NO]
Protect Judges by Extending Authority of the Judicial Conference To Redact Sensitive Information Contained in Their Financial Disclosure Reports: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1059), S7451 [15NO]
Protect Safety of Judges by Extending Authority of the Judicial Conference To Redact Sensitive Information Contained in Their Financial Disclosure Reports: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1059) (H. Rept. 112-189), H5780 [29JY]
Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 386) (H. Rept. 112-11), H722 [11FE]
See Something, Say Something Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 963) (H. Rept. 112-204), H6096 [12SE]
Sunshine in Litigation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 623), S3170 [19MY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 623) (S. Rept. 112-45), S5248 [2AU]
Surface Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 662) (H. Rept. 112-18), H1390 [28FE]
Synthetic Drug Control Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1254) (H. Rept. 112-295), H7898 [22NO]
———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1254) (H. Rept. 112-295), H7898 [22NO]
Taiwanese Observer Status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 17), S4960 [27JY]
Transportation Security Administration Ombudsman Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1165) (H. Rept. 112-270), H7396 [4NO]
Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2074) (H. Rept. 112-235), H6623 [5OC]
Statements
FAA Appropriations To Streamline Programs, Improve Aviation Safety and Capacity, and Provide Stable Aviation System Funding: A. Oakley Brooks, Cargo Airline Association, H2174 [31MR]
———Peter J. Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H2139 [31MR]
Tables
Arsenic contamination in water by congressional district, H4993 [13JY]
Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112): conference report, H7747-H7769 [17NO]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 658, FAA appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system, S2285 [7AP]
Perchlorate contamination in water by congressional district, H4993 [13JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 93, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act, H8942-H8948 [14DE]
H. Res. 128, consideration of H.R. 662, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1473 [2MR]
H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 658, FAA appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system, H2122 [31MR]
H.R. 386, Securing Aircraft Cockpits Against Lasers Act, H1370 [28FE]
H.R. 658, FAA appropriations to streamline programs, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable aviation system funding, H2141-H2172 [31MR]
H.R. 662, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H1482-H1484 [2MR]
H.R. 1059, protect the safety of judges by extending authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, S7777 [17NO], H6048 [12SE]
H.R. 1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act, H8238 [7DE]
H.R. 2074, Veterans Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Care Enhancement Act, H6689 [11OC]
H.R. 2189, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H6244 [20SE]
H.R. 2405, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H8153-H8157 [6DE]
H.R. 2715, provide CPSC with greater authority and discretion in enforcing consumer product safety laws, H5823-H5826 [1AU]
H.R. 2845, Pipeline Safety, Regulatory Certainty, and Job Creation Act, H8330-H8333 [12DE]
H.R. 2887, Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act, H6106-H6111 [13SE]
S. 2, Middle Class Success Act, S128 [25JA]
S. 28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, S146-S149 [25JA]
S. 50, Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act, S163 [25JA]
S. 136, Ban Poisonous Additives Act, S204 [25JA]
S. 216, Food Safety Accountability Act, S340 [27JA], S2552 [14AP]
S. 223, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act, S980-S1021 [28FE]
S. 234, Strengthening Pipeline Safety and Enforcement Act, S363-S365 [31JA]
S. 275, Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act, S6616-S6620 [17OC]
S. 372, Cybersecurity and Internet Safety Standards Act, S796 [16FE]
S. 385, Emergency Medical Service Providers Protection Act, S885 [17FE]
S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act, S1143 [2MR]
S. 464, End Abuse in Later Life Act, S1144 [2MR]
S. 510, Research of Alcohol Detection Systems for Stopping Alcohol-Related Fatalities Everywhere (ROADS SAFE) Act, S1410 [8MR]
S. 550, improve provision of FEMA assistance to fire departments, S1551-S1555 [10MR]
S. 558, Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act, S1561 [10MR]
S. 601, Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act, S1755-S1757 [16MR]
S. 623, Sunshine in Litigation Act, S1838 [17MR]
S. 640, Furthering International Nuclear Safety Act, S1847 [17MR]
S. 692, National Hurricane Research Initiative Act, S1992 [30MR]
S. 772, Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements for Facilities (SECURE) Facilities Act, S2353-S2358 [8AP]
S. 807, Voluntary Protection Program Act, S2449 [13AP]
S. 860, ensure Bureau of Customs and Border Protection methods used to detect chemical, nuclear, biological, and radiological weapons in municipal waste are as effective in screening other commerce entering the U.S., S2533 [14AP]
S. 885, additional contract authority reauthorization to maintain certain State and county roads used by school buses in and around Indian reservations, S2689 [4MY]
S. 919, Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act, S2794-S2797 [9MY]
S. 1064, Sunscreen Labeling Protection (SUN) Act, S3344 [25MY]
S. 1192, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act, S3774-S3776 [14JN]
S. 1193, Federal-Aid Highway Preservation and Renewal Program Act, S3777-S3779 [14JN]
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act, S3894-S3896 [16JN]
S. 1249, Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, S4029 [22JN]
S. 1257, Border Health Security Act, S4031 [22JN]
S. 1310, Dietary Supplement Labeling Act, S4294 [30JN]
S. 1662, Nanotechnology Regulatory Science Act, S6333 [6OC]
S. 1673, Safeguarding American Agriculture Act, S6341 [6OC]
S. 1753, International Travelers Bill of Rights Act, S6877 [20OC]
S. 1886, Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act, S7705 [17NO]
S. 2002, Online Pharmacy Safety Act, S8685-S8687 [15DE]
S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, S8703 [16DE]
S. 2020, Keeping All Students Safe Act, S8740-S8742 [16DE]
S. Con. Res. 17, accord Taiwan observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), S2958 [12MY], S5845 [21SE]
S. Res. 36, National Stalking Awareness Month, S486, S492 [2FE]
S. Res. 47, recognize importance of biosecurity and agrodefense, S646 [10FE]
S. Res. 63, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S914 [17FE], S1512 [9MR]
S. Res. 85, commend democracy efforts in Libya, condemn human rights violations against protesters, and support U.N. efforts on arms embargo, freezing assets, and ensuring safety of foreigners and citizens, S1068, S1076 [1MR]
S. Res. 100, World Plumbing Day, S1567 [10MR], S1610 [14MR]
S. Res. 104, Campus Fire Safety Month, S1851 [17MR], S5283 [2AU]
S. Res. 106, 100th Anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Remembrance Week, S1853, S1877 [17MR]
S. Res. 118, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S1995, S2000 [30MR]
S. Res. 129, honor West Virginia coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to families, recognize hardships and risks faced by miners, and commend mine tragedy rescuers, S2092 [4AP], S2142 [5AP]
S. Res. 143, support goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, S2399, S2402 [12AP]
S. Res. 149, support goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, S2542 [14AP]
S. Res. 174, Dept. of Homeland Security maintenance of flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, S2798 [9MY]
S. Res. 174, maintain Dept. of Homeland Security flight manifest information sharing standards required under the Passenger Name Record Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union, S3114 [18MY]
S. Res. 194, support democratic transition in Libya, 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, S3229 [23MY]
S. Res. 223, National Caretakers Day, S4298 [30JN]
S. Res. 261, National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, S5581 [13SE], S5933 [23SE]
S. Res. 262, National Health Information Technology Week, S5582, S5584 [13SE]
S. Res. 284, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, S5994, S6008 [26SE]
S. Res. 308, Drive Safer Sunday, S7009, S7010 [1NO]
S. Res. 330, designate a day of remembrance for Americans who worked and lived downwind from nuclear testing sites and were adversely affected by radiation exposure generated by such testing, S7620, S7630 [16NO]