STATES related term(s) Federal Aid Programs
Amendments
Arizona: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), H7100, H7102, H7104, H7106 [26OC]
EPA: establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H8282, H8283, H8284, H8285, H8286, H8287, H8289 [8DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), consideration (H. Res. 487), H8270 [8DE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H6420, H6422, H6423, H6425, H6426, H6427, H6428, H6429, H6431, H6434, H6435 [23SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), consideration (H. Res. 406), H6365 [22SE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7670, H7671, H7672, H7673, H7674, H7676, H7677, H7678, H7680, H7681 [16NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), H2962, H2963, H2964, H2966, H2967 [3MY]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), consideration (H. Res. 236), H2950 [3MY]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), H2640, H2642, H2643 [13AP]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), consideration (H. Res. 219), H2630 [13AP]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H6782 [11OC], H6943, H6945, H6946, H6947, H6948, H6949, H6951 [14OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), consideration (H. Res. 431), H6931 [14OC]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H5986, H5993, H5996, H5998, H5999, H6000, H6001, H6002, H6003 [8SE]
———encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), consideration (H. Res. 392), H5986 [8SE]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7159 [7NO], S7196, S7202 [8NO], S7303 [9NO], S7330, S7339, S7386 [10NO], H7644 [16NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), consideration (H. Res. 448), H7090 [26OC]
Water: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4974, H4975, H4977, H4978, H4980, H4981, H4983, H4984, H4986 [13JY]
Analyses
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act (H.R. 2018): EPA, H4968 [13JY]
Articles and editorials
Bill To Launch 1,000-Plus Jobs, H7040 [25OC]
Bill To Tap Into Online Sales-Tax Revenue Makes Sense, S7438 [15NO]
Bipartisan Case for National Service, E69 [19JA]
Boeing Is Pro-Growth, Not Anti-Union, S2935 [12MY], S3010 [17MY]
Cancer Study Triggers Fears in Crestwood, H4976 [13JY]
Chief Threat to American Competitiveness—Our Tax Code, S7237 [9NO]
Congress vs. the NLRB, S2644 [4MY]
Don't Democrats Believe in Democracy?, S2673 [4MY]
Dreamliner Nightmare, S3009 [17MY]
Entitlement Bandits, S4374 [6JY]
Flight Risk for Boeing, S4145 [28JN]
Get That Internet Tax Right, S7238 [9NO]
Have Glock, Will Travel, H7602 [15NO]
How the Big Money Finds a Way In, S7008 [1NO]
Internet Tax Is About Fairness, S7438 [15NO]
Jim Langevin—Now Is the Time To Redefine Marriage in R.I., E538 [29MR]
Level Field for Retailers—Requiring Online and Catalogue Retailers To Collect Sales Taxes Could Help the State Reach Worthwhile Goals, S7437 [15NO]
New NLRB—Boeing Is Just the Beginning, S3414 [26MY]
Online Sales Tax Bill Would Level Playing Field, S7437 [15NO]
Online Sales Tax Could Be a Boon, S7438 [15NO]
Online Sales Tax Path Is Clearing—After a Long Fight, States Are Winning, S7438 [15NO]
Profiles in Courage, E1417 [27JY]
Region—Cities Scramble in Wake of E-Verify Bill, E1949 [27OC]
Republicans Sought Clean-Energy Money for Home States, H6391 [22SE]
So Much for Small Government, H7602 [15NO]
States Tell Congress Online Tax Loophole Costly, S8448 [8DE]
Texas Bucks National Unemployment Trend, H5747 [29JY]
White House vs. Boeing—A Tennessee Tale, S2935 [12MY]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see S. 1005), S2992 [16MY]
Agriculture: authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see S. 1955), S8414 [7DE] (see H.R. 1830), H3217 [11MY]
———support maple syrup production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities (see S. 691), S1977 [30MR] (see H.R. 1275), H2107 [30MR]
Air ambulance services: recognize and clarify authority to regulate medical aspects of intrastate air ambulance services (see H.R. 1117), H1905 [16MR]
Alaska: promote availability of natural gas to North American markets by facilitating construction of Alaska-based pipelines (see S. 1812), S7155 [7NO]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H1983 [17MR]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: repeal and rescind all unobligated funds (see H.R. 599), H599 [9FE]
———rescind unobligated stimulus funds and require that such funds be used for Federal budget deficit reduction (see S. 391), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 620), H679 [10FE]
Appalachian Development Highway System: allow a State to use toll credits toward the non-Federal share requirement for funds made available to carry out highway projects (see S. 950), S2874 [11MY] (see H.R. 1218), H2036 [29MR]
———complete construction (see S. 1382), S4641 [18JY]
Arizona: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 1904), H3301 [13MY]
———facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), consideration (see H. Res. 444), H7007 [24OC]
Armed Forces: assist States in providing counseling and reintegration services for members of Reserve components ordered to active duty, returning from such active duty, veterans, and their families (see S. 1820), S7187 [8NO] (see H.R. 2403), H4575 [24JN]
———ensure basic housing allowances for National Guard members are not reduced when the members transition between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in service (see H.R. 2733), H5883 [1AU]
———require to display flags of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands whenever the official flags of all 50 States are displayed (see H.R. 985), H1664 [9MR]
Assets for Independence Act: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 1623), H2911 [15AP]
Bi-State Development Agency: grant congressional consent to an amendment to interstate compact between Missouri and Illinois extending maturity dates of issued bonds (see S.J. Res. 22), S4156 [28JN] (see H.J. Res. 70), H4575 [24JN]
Budget: rescind any unobligated discretionary appropriations returned to the Federal Government by a State or locality and require that such funds be used for deficit reduction (see H.R. 1345), H2291 [4AP]
———rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see S. 1009), S3052 [17MY] (see H.R. 1358), H2292 [4AP]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S7294 [9NO] (see H.R. 3179), H6919 [13OC]
———prohibit use of certain stimulus and disaster relief funds for business relocation incentives (see H.R. 244), H135 [7JA]
Buy American Act: require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 487), H508 [26JA]
Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 3051), H6455 [23SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: direct the Architect of the Capitol to fly the flag of a State over the Capitol each year on the anniversary of the date of the State's admission to the Union (see H.R. 1835), H3218 [11MY]
———increase number and diversity of statues honoring State residents on display in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 1289), H2213 [31MR]
Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 1651), H2913 [15AP]
Children and youth: prevent States from prohibiting male circumcision (see H.R. 2400), H4575 [24JN]
———promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 469), H507 [26JA]
———provide incentives for States to improve the well-being of children in the child welfare system through reforms and innovations, collaboration between agencies, and increased accountability (see S. 1509), S5251 [2AU]
———reinstate Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see S. 195), S272 [26JA]
———require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 3741), H10014 [20DE]
———require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living (see H.R. 2953), H6231 [15SE]
———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 740), S2187 [6AP]
Clean Air Act: define next generation biofuel and allow States to opt out of corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuels standard (see S. 1085), S3426 [26MY] (see H.R. 2009), H3754 [26MY]
Climate: establish a Federal strategy to respond to impacts of climate change by protecting and conserving natural resources and encourage development of similar State and local adaptation plans (see S. 1881), S7612 [16NO]
Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers and call for an end to the recent attacks on workers (see H. Res. 163), H1725 [10MR]
Colleges and universities: preserve State and institutional authority relative to State authorization and the definition of credit hour (see S. 1297), S4226 [29JN]
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 1984), S8547 [13DE] (see H.R. 3653), H8880 [13DE]
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorize release of records on investigation of aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on consumers (see S. Res. 339), S7992 [29NO]
———authorize release of records on investigation of unauthorized charges on telephone bills (see S. Res. 338), S7991 [29NO]
Congress: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 419), H469 [25JA]
Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 1657), S6185 [5OC]
Constitutional amendments: allow States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 57), H3160 [10MY]
———allow the several States to nullify a Federal law or regulation (see H.J. Res. 46), H1575 [3MR]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify application of the words people, person, or citizen in the Constitution to corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities (see H.J. Res. 88), H7626 [15NO]
———constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H6097 [12SE] (see H.J. Res. 92), H8187 [6DE]
———constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see S.J. Res. 33), S8461 [8DE] (see H.J. Res. 90), H7891 [18NO]
———require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (see S. 1483), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 3416), H7577 [14NO]
Corps of Engineers: allow receipt and expenditure of non-Federal amounts to carry out certain studies in the same manner that non-Federal amounts may be used to carry out construction activities (see S. 1163), S3682 [9JN]
———reform water resources project funding process through improved prioritization for such projects and Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund administration reforms (see S. 573), S1600 [14MR]
Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 223), H134 [7JA]
———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: assert the standing of the House of Representatives to defend the Defense of Marriage Act in any Federal court litigation (see H. Res. 143), H1575 [3MR]
———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills to seek judicial redress (see S. 594), S1751 [16MR] (see H.R. 2386), H4574 [24JN]
———limit duration of Federal consent decrees to which State and local governments are a party (see H.R. 3041), H6455 [23SE]
———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 875), H1523 [2MR]
———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts (see H.R. 958), H1619 [8MR]
———prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (see S. 1821), S7187 [8NO] (see H.R. 1021), H1724 [10MR]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at conception (see H.R. 1096), H1841 [15MR]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 212), H133 [7JA]
Credit: declare national residential mortgage foreclosure emergency and encourage States to enact a temporary moratorium on foreclosures (see H. Res. 344), H4793 [8JY]
———empower States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions (see S. 1829), S7187 [8NO]
———require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H2603 [12AP]
Crime: 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]
———prohibit public officials from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing (see S. 995), S2929 [12MY] (see H.R. 1468), H2570 [8AP] (see H.R. 1923), H3301 [13MY] (see H.R. 1973), H3409 [24MY]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 167), S126 [25JA] (see S. 1241), S3970 [21JN] (see H.R. 2299), H4456 [22JN]
———provide increased imprisonment for certain offenses by public officials (see H.R. 106), H37 [5JA]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 598), S1751 [16MR] (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions by giving certain States the option of receiving grants for that purpose (see H.R. 3092), H6551 [4OC]
———create a local food credit program to assist schools purchase of healthy food from local farmers (see H.R. 1722), H3060 [4MY]
———establish the Community-Supported Agriculture Promotion Program (see S. 1414), S4911 [26JY]
———make grants for the prevention of animal cruelty to States that have prohibited the devocalization of cats and dogs for purposes of convenience (see H.R. 1725), H3060 [4MY]
———repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3652), H8880 [13DE]
———require State electronic benefit transfer contracts to treat wireless program retail food stores in the same manner as wired program retail food stores (see S. 1593), S5838 [21SE]
Dept. of Defense: enhance and improve the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (see S. 243), S411 [1FE]
———expand State licensure exception to allow certain health care professionals to work across State lines without having to obtain a new license (see H.R. 1832), H3217 [11MY]
———transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 3422, 3422), H7626 [15NO]
Dept. of Education: allow a State to opt out of K-12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 3176), H6919 [13OC]
———allow State and local educational agencies and schools to make greater use of positive behavior supports and other early intervening services (see S. 541), S1546 [10MR] (see H.R. 3165), H6853 [12OC]
———allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see S. 827), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 2514), H5018 [13JY]
———assist in coordination among science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) efforts in States and strengthen capacity of schools to prepare students in such fields (see S. 619), S1826 [17MR] (see H.R. 2228), H4326 [16JN]
———assure comparability of opportunity for educationally disadvantaged students (see S. 701), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1294), H2214 [31MR]
———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]
———authorize State and local educational agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (see H.R. 863), H1454 [1MR]
———award grants to State educational agencies for activities designed to integrate engineering education into K-12 curriculum and to measure efficacy of engineering education (see S. 969), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1951), H3342 [23MY]
———award grants to States to establish voluntary prekindergarten programs to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten (see S. 1170), S3683 [9JN]
———create and expand innovative teacher and principal preparation programs known as teacher and principal preparation academies (see S. 1250), S4023 [22JN]
———develop State statistical literacy plans and make grants for statistics-related teacher professional development and statistics education improvement (see H.R. 1817), H3160 [10MY]
———enable States to implement integrated statewide education longitudinal data systems (see S. 1464), S5192 [1AU]
———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see S. 929), S2839 [10MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4455 [22JN]
———establish a pilot program to award grants to State and local educational agencies to develop financial literacy programs in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 626), H679 [10FE]
———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (see S. 758), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 2598), H5285 [20JY]
———establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see S. 1654), S6090 [4OC]
———establish an Early Learning Challenge Fund (see S. 470), S1218 [3MR] (see H.R. 3322), H7256 [2NO]
———establish expanded learning time initiatives (see S. 851), S2507 [14AP] (see H.R. 1636), H2912 [15AP]
———establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H4748 [7JY]
———establish Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services and provide grants to State educational agencies to reduce barriers to learning (see H.R. 1995), H3644 (see H.R. 1995), H3682 [25MY]
———foster community involvement of students (see H.R. 2565), H5125 [15JY]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (see H.R. 1057), H1796 [14MR]
———improve outcomes for students in persistently low-performing schools by authorizing school turnaround grants and reward schools that make significant progress in closing achievement gaps (see S. 959), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 3535), H8075 [1DE]
———invest in innovation for education (see S. 895), S2731 [5MY]
———make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 3490), H7890 [18NO]
———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 3169), H6853 [12OC]
———modify the High School Graduation Initiative (School Dropout Prevention Program) (see S. 1495), S5251 [2AU]
———provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (see S. 1240), S3970 [21JN] (see H.R. 2255), H4364 [21JN]
———provide adequate and equitable educational opportunities for students in State public school systems (see H.R. 1295), H2214 [31MR]
———provide effective science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning (see S. 463), S1120 [2MR]
———provide flexibility to school districts to integrate academics with career and technical education programs (see S. 1686), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 3154), H6853 [12OC]
———provide grants for core curriculum development (see H.R. 1531), H2665 [13AP]
———provide grants to State and local educational agencies for EnergySmart schools and Energy Star programs (see H.R. 3714), H9926 [16DE]
———provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see S. 1614), S5903 [22SE] (see H.R. 3014), H6413 [22SE]
———provide grants to States for repair, renovation, and construction of elementary and secondary schools (see S. 902), S2731 [5MY]
———provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (see S. 833), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1547), H2854 [14AP]
———provide incentives to implement reforms and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps among subgroups of students (see S. 844), S2507 [14AP] (see H.R. 1532), H2853 [14AP]
———provide States and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (see S. 1569), S5684 [15SE] (see H.R. 2445), H4748 [7JY]
———provide training and support for principals to assist in turning around lowest performing schools (see S. 812), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1524), H2665 [13AP]
———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (see H.R. 472), H507 [26JA] (see H.R. 1342), H2291 [4AP]
———require payment of certain Impact Aid Program payments to eligible local educational agencies within 3 years (see S. 595), S1751 [16MR] (see H.R. 2094), H3985 [2JN]
———strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (see S. 1677), S6390 [11OC] (see H.R. 2794), H5895 [5AU]
Dept. of Energy: establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (see S. 828), S2506 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 2730), H5883 [1AU]
———convert funding for personal responsibility education programs under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant from direct appropriations to an authorization of appropriations (see H.R. 1215), H2036 [29MR]
———establish National Organ and Tissue Donor Registry Resource Center and authorize grants for State registries (see H.R. 3514), H7927 [29NO]
———establish performance-based quality measures under Medicare and affirmative defense in medical malpractice actions, and provide grants to States for administrative health care tribunals (see H.R. 2363), H4573 [24JN]
———implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H5285 [20JY]
———improve access to high quality early learning and child care for low income children and working families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 1155), S3613 [8JN]
———include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (see H.R. 2334), H4527 [23JN]
———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 grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools and kindergarten (see H.R. 2229), H4326 [16JN]
———make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H2933 [2MY]
———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]
———provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 3625), H8318 [8DE]
———provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths (see H.R. 894), H1573 [3MR]
———provide grants to support job creation initiatives under the Social Services Block Grants Program (see H.R. 3701), H9925 [16DE]
———provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in insurance premium rates (see S. 137), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 416), H468 [25JA]
———provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 3627), H8318 [8DE]
———renew authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (see S. 1013), S3052 [17MY] (see H.R. 1194), H1984 [17MR]
———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]
———require States to help alien children in the child welfare system apply for all available forms of immigration relief (see H.R. 3333), H7329 [3NO]
———revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 751), H1176 (see H.R. 751), H1195 [17FE]
———revise minimum allotments under the Projects for Assistance in Transition From Homelessness (PATH) Program (see H.R. 3141), H6672 [6OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: expand National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to include the National Center for Security and Preparedness (see S. 1282), S4129 [27JN]
———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S. (see S. 803), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 1507), H2664 [13AP]
———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 children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see S. 1399), S4802 [21JY] (see H.R. 2607), H5373 [21JY]
———require States and Federal agencies, departments, and courts to provide certain statistics to the FBI and require the FBI to publish such statistics (see H.R. 3168), H6853 [12OC]
Dept. of HUD: increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services (see S. 887), S2687 [4MY] (see H.R. 2183), H4276 [15JN]
———provide grants to State and local governments to carry out programs to provide mediation between mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see H.R. 1131), H1906 [16MR]
Dept. of Justice: 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]
———clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (see H.R. 2076), H3868 (see H.R. 2076), H3909 [1JN]
———clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (see S. 1793), S7066 [2NO]
———classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 2982), H6341 [21SE]
———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 grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (see S. 596), S1751 [16MR]
———establish a pilot program for police departments to use anonymous texts from citizens to augment their anonymous tip hotlines (see S. 956), S2875 [11MY]
———establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 83), H35 [5JA]
———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]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 1913), H3301 [13MY]
———make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain certain protection and witness assistance programs (see H.R. 2647), H5579 [26JY]
———prohibit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funds from being used to restrict sending or receiving information on citizenship or immigration status (see S. 169), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 1764), H3107 [5MY]
———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 250), S411 [1FE]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see H.R. 1523), H2665 [13AP]
———provide enhanced Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting violent crimes against children (see S. 175), S127 [25JA]
———provide grants for the renovation, modernization, or construction of law enforcement facilities (see S. 955), S2874 [11MY]
———provide grants to States and local governments for video recording of custodial interrogations (see H.R. 3750), H10014 [20DE]
———provide grants to States for health care tribunals (see H.R. 314), H254 [18JA]
———provide incentive grants to promote alternatives to incarcerating delinquent juveniles (see H.R. 3170), H6853 [12OC]
———provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see S. 517), S1501 [9MR] (see H.R. 988), H1665 [9MR]
———provide State and local government incentives under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to provide certain services to rape and sexual assault victims (see H.R. 2197), H4277 [15JN]
———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 639), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 100), H36 [5JA]
———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]
———require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (see H.R. 2688), H5733 [28JY]
———require State and local pretrial services agencies receiving Federal financial assistance to report on defendants released by such agencies (see H.R. 1885), H3279 [12MY]
Dept. of Labor: establish minimum funding levels for States for disabled veterans' outreach program specialists and local veterans' employment representatives (see S. 1314), S4292 [30JN]
———establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 870), H1523 [2MR]
———make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to carry out employment training programs (see H.R. 72), H35 [5JA]
———make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes to create employment opportunities for unemployed and underemployed residents in distressed communities (see H.R. 2368), H4574 [24JN]
———require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (see H.R. 571), H598 [9FE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize conveyance of mineral rights in Montana (see S. 647), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1158), H1982 [17MR]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue (see H.R. 3410), H7577 [14NO]
———delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 3074), H6505 [3OC]
———ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 2282), H4456 [22JN]
———establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see S. 1266), S4075 [23JN] (see H.R. 2325), H4526 [23JN]
———establish Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area, designate certain lands as wilderness, and improve management of noxious weeds in Lewis and Clark National Forest (see S. 1774), S7005 [1NO]
———grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see H.R. 3117), H6671 [6OC]
———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of California (see H.R. 1597), H2910 [15AP]
———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties in California (see H.R. 264), H201 [12JA]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 171), S126 [25JA] (see S. 926), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 612), H679 [10FE] (see H.R. 3227), H6976 [14OC]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H.R. 261), H141 [11JA]
———sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal (see S. 635), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1126), H1905 [16MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: make risk-based assessments of financial companies to recoup assistance under the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (see H.R. 1151), H1982 [17MR]
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]
———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]
———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 comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads (see S. 898), S2731 [5MY]
———establish disincentives for States to funnel proceeds from license plate sales to partisan political organizations (see H.R. 1669), H2933 [2MY]
———establish grant program to improve traffic safety of teen drivers (see S. 1422), S4960 [27JY]
———grant releases to terms and conditions contained in a deed under which the U.S. conveyed land to Dona Ana County, NM, for airport purposes (see H.R. 1431), H2534 [7AP]
———make use of funding for carrying out pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs for highway projects mandatory (see H.R. 1849), H3218 [11MY]
———modify the surface transportation project delivery pilot program to carry out a demonstration program using State environmental laws (see H.R. 2389), H4574 [24JN]
———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]
———reauthorize and modify the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Pilot Program (see H.R. 2160), H4185 [14JN]
———secure public investments in transportation infrastructure (see S. 1230), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2350), H4573 [24JN]
———streamline environmental review process for highway construction and improvement projects (see S. 1081), S3426 [26MY]
———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: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 2530), H5085 [14JY]
———enter into agreements with States and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case management services for supported housing programs for veterans (see S. 411), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 1133), H1906 [16MR]
Depts. of Justice and Homeland Security: establish programs to help States that have high rates of homicide and other violent crime (see H.R. 1550), H2854 [14AP]
Disabled: provide assistance to States to develop and implement transition plans for developmentally disabled individuals who are transitioning from the secondary school system into adulthood (see H.R. 603), H678 [10FE]
Disasters: allow for a more effective recovery from disasters (see S. 1630), S5945 [23SE]
———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]
———express condolences to victims of storms and tornadoes in Southern States, commend resiliency of people, and commit to relief and recovery efforts (see S. Res. 182), S2929 [12MY]
———improve provision of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 57), H34 [5JA]
———pray for victims of tornadoes, floods, and drought in Southern, Midwestern, and Southwestern States, fair weather conditions, and firefighters battling wildfires (see H. Res. 254), H3109 [5MY]
———provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by Southern severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (see S. 1205), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2321), H4526 [23JN]
Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those who have tested positive for HIV (see H.R. 3053), H6455 [23SE]
Diseases: establish a national screening program, and provide States the option to increase screening for the prevention, early detection, and timely treatment of colorectal cancer under Medicaid (see S. 494), S1328 [7MR] (see H.R. 912), H1574 [3MR]
District of Columbia: provide for retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 3732), H9945 [19DE]
———statehood (see H.R. 265), H201 [12JA]
Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marijuana (see H.R. 2306), H4526 [23JN]
———reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act and allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 1983), H3644 (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [25MY]
Ecology and environment: authorize assignment to States of Federal agency environmental review responsibilities (see H.R. 2538), H5085 [14JY]
———require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (see H.R. 332), H353 [19JA]
Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H7890 [18NO]
———jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 1965), S8461 [8DE]
———retool manufacturers for clean energy production, provide worker training and tax credits for value-added agriculture investments, expand broadband access, and extend Build America Bonds program (see S. 1895), S7702 [17NO]
Education: allow States to establish college- and career-readiness goals, identify lowest-peforming schools, establish teacher licensure and certification requirements, and reduce paperwork (see S. 1571), S5684 [15SE]
———assist State and local educational agencies to prepare, train, and recruit effective teachers and principals (see S. 1567), S5684 [15SE]
———assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see S. 1156), S3613 [8JN] (see H.R. 555), H550 [8FE] (see H.R. 2331), H4527 [23JN]
———establish partnerships to create or enhance educational and skills development pathways to 21st century careers (see S. 830), S2506 [14AP]
———improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (see S. 767), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 1419), H2533 [7AP]
———improve early education, including early English proficiency education (see S. 1722), S6600 [17OC]
———increase access to adult education to provide for economic growth (see H.R. 2226), H4326 [16JN]
———increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with greater flexibility on assessment design (see H.R. 507), H509 [26JA]
———promote innovative education practices, help States and local educational agencies ensure high-quality English proficiency instruction, and provide college and career knowledge to English learners (see S. 1158), S3613 [8JN]
———provide flexibility and improvements in elementary and secondary education (see S. 280), S544 [3FE]
———reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see S. 1370), S4608 [14JY]
———reform schools and give children the tools needed to succeed (see S. 5), S121 [25JA]
———repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas (see S. 151), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 532), H549 [8FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment authorizing regulation of any expenditure in connection to an election (see H.J. Res. 82), H6977 [14OC]
———constitutional amendment on congressional power to regulate campaign contributions for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 72), H5018 [13JY]
———constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 6, 7), H41 [5JA]
———constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S7005 [1NO] (see H.J. Res. 86), H7578 [14NO] (see H.J. Res. 97), H10015 [20DE]
Electric power: allow transfer of rate-setting authority for small renewable energy projects from FERC to States (see S. 1491), S5250 [2AU]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: improve waiver authority available to State and local agencies relative to statutory or regulatory requirements (see S. 1568), S5684 [15SE]
Emergency Management Assistance Compact: authorize appropriations for grants to participating States (see S. 1418), S4911 [26JY]
Employment: consolidate certain Federal job training programs into a State-administered, market-delivered block grant program (see S. 1743), S6871 [20OC]
———establish Innovation in Investment pilot program, improve and expand national registered apprenticeship program, and provide for State Workforce Education and Training Advisory Committees (see S. 1948), S8376 [6DE]
———incentivize establishment and provide States with temporary financing of short-time compensation programs (see S. 1333), S4394 [6JY] (see H.R. 2421), H4671 [6JY]
———provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 2828), H5928 [26AU]
Endangered species: authorize permits for takings of wolves to protect from wolf depreciation in States where wolf populations exceed recovery goals (see H.R. 3453), H7828 [17NO]
———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf in Idaho and Montana as an endangered species (see S. 321), S642 [10FE]
———prohibit treatment of the gray wolf in Minnesota, Wisonsin, and Michigan as an endangered species (see H.R. 838), H1390 [28FE]
———provide for State management of population segments of the gray wolf (see H.R. 1819), H3160 [10MY]
EPA: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (see S. 1815), S7155 [7NO]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (see S. 1833), S7294 [9NO]
———delay implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule (see H.R. 2891), H6097 [12SE]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule'' (see H.J. Res. 21), H395 [20JA]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (see S.J. Res. 27), S5459 [8SE]
———establish a committee to assess the effects of certain Federal regulatory mandates and provide for relief from those mandates (see S. 1971), S8461 [8DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1528), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 1633), H2912 [15AP]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), consideration (see H. Res. 487), H8259 [7DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for nuisance dust and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (see S. 1803), S7127 [3NO]
———establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see S. 1115), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2030), H3755 [26MY]
———provide grants to eligible State consortia to establish and carry out municipal sustainability certification programs (see S. 1516), S5386 [7SE] (see H.R. 3424), H7626 [15NO]
———provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans (see H.R. 3379), H7397 [4NO]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (see H.R. 1705), H3060 [4MY] (see H.R. 2401), H4575 [24JN]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), consideration (see H. Res. 406), H6271 [20SE]
———require provision of sufficient time by States to comply with certain air pollution rules and delay compliance deadlines to allow States to develop implementation plans (see S. 1805), S7127 [3NO]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 45), H1575 [3MR]
———provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2193), H4277 [15JN]
———strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (see S. 941), S2839 [10MY] (see H.R. 1821), H3160 [10MY]
Federal aid programs: ensure seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and certain governmental retirees receive a one-time payment to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 2590), H5239 [19JY] (see H.R. 2711), H5780 [29JY]
———extend authority to make supplemental grants for population increases in certain States under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families (see H.R. 2277), H4456 [22JN]
Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (see S.J. Res. 12), S2929 [12MY] (see H.J. Res. 62), H3279 [12MY]
———prohibit State bailouts by the Federal Government (see S. Res. 188), S3106 [18MY]
———prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments (see S. 184), S127 [25JA] (see S. 251), S411 [1FE]
———require State governments to submit fiscal accounting reports as a condition to the receipt of Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 1376), H2327 [5AP]
———restore State sovereignty and dedicate excess grant funds to deficit reduction (see H.R. 2917), H6180 [14SE]
FEMA: establish a grant program to improve the ability of trauma center hospitals and airports to withstand earthquakes (see H.R. 1132), H1906 [16MR]
———improve efficiency and guarantee accountability in the Urban Areas Security Initiative (see H.R. 3726), H9926 [16DE]
———preserve homeland security gains achieved through Urban Areas Security Initiative (see H.R. 3631), H8322 [9DE]
———prohibit requiring the use of specified percentage of grants under the Urban Areas Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program for specific purposes (see H.R. 1129), H1905 [16MR]
FERC: establish a regional transmission planning process (see H.R. 3280), H7160 [27OC]
Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see S. 787), S2387 [12AP] (see S. 853), S2507 [14AP] (see S. 865), S2580 [2MY] (see H.R. 1918), H3301 [13MY]
———require financial literacy and economic education counseling for student borrowers (see S. 1260), S4024 [22JN] (see H.R. 2535), H5085 [14JY]
Firearms: establish minimum standards for States that allow carrying of concealed firearms (see S. 176), S127 [25JA]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1250 (see H.R. 822), H1362 [18FE] (see H.R. 3543), H8075 [1DE]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), consideration (see H. Res. 463), H7577 [14NO]
———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1249), S4023 [22JN] (see H.R. 3065), H6456 [23SE]
———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 2900), H6138 [13SE]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see S. 1691), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 58), H34 [5JA]
Firefighters: tribute to efforts to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the U.S. (see S. Res. 229), S4450 [7JY]
First State National Historical Park: establish (see S. 323), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 624), H679 [10FE]
Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (see S. 375), S870 [17FE]
Gambling: establish a program for State licensing of Internet poker (see H.R. 2366), H4574 [24JN]
Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 2023), H3754 [26MY]
———facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (see S. 1786), S7066 [2NO]
———provide special standing for State government officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws (see S. 1842), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 455), H506 [26JA]
GSA: enhance authorities relative to real property that has yet to be reported excess (see S. 479), S1219 [3MR]
Gulf Coast Economic Restoration Fund: establish (see H.R. 1333), H2266 [1AP]
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund: establish (see H.R. 1762), H3107 [5MY]
Gulf of Mexico: establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Gulf over time (see H.R. 480), H508 [26JA]
———increase amount of oil and gas lease revenue shared with Gulf States (see H.R. 939), H1618 [8MR] (see H.R. 1759), H3107 [5MY]
———modify disposition of qualified treatment of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues (see H.R. 2673), H5660 [27JY]
———provide for a comprehensive restoration plan (see S. 862), S2507 [14AP]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1140), S3428 [26MY] (see H.R. 56), H34 [5JA]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1400), S4802 [21JY] (see H.R. 3096), H6624 [5OC]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 861), S2507 [14AP]
Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public access to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes (see H.R. 2719), H5882 [1AU]
Hate Crime Statistics Act: include crimes against the homeless (see H.R. 3528), H7998 [30NO]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see S. 675), S1976 [30MR] (see H.R. 1250), H2105 [30MR]
Health: clarify congressional consent and expand flexibility for interstate health choice compacts (see H.R. 1915), H3301 [13MY]
———eliminate certain entitlement programs in order to reduce the deficit (see H.R. 3243), H7007 [24OC]
———expand access to high risk insurance pools (see H.R. 3149), H6781 [11OC]
———prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 969), H1664 [9MR]
———provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3000), H6342 [21SE]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see S. 1979), S8490 [12DE]
Highway Trust Fund: permit a State to elect to receive the State's contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment (see S. 252), S411 [1FE] (see H.R. 632), H680 [10FE]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see S. 694), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 453), H506 [26JA] (see H.R. 590), H599 [9FE]
Housing: 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]
Immigration: allow States and local governments to pass laws that identify and apprehend illegal aliens, deter such aliens from entering, and encourage or otherwise cause them to leave the U.S. (see H.R. 2670), H5660 [27JY]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 952), S2874 [11MY] (see H.R. 1842), H3218 [11MY]
———clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (see H.R. 3256), H7068 [25OC]
———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see S. 638), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 410), H434 [24JA]
———deny certain assistance to a State or political subdivision of a State that prohibits its officials from taking certain actions with respect to immigration (see H.R. 1134), H1906 [16MR]
———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 100), H36 [5JA]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 332), S682 [14FE]
———gain operational control of the border, reaffirm State and local law enforcement authority to enforce Federal immigration laws, and strengthen visa security (see H.R. 1274), H2106 [30MR]
———make detention and deportation mandatory for illegal aliens convicted of drunk driving and improve State and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 1459), H2570 [8AP]
———prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see S. 1856), S7368 [10NO]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H3753 [26MY]
———support State and local government actions to discourage illegal immigration and enact legislation to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1665 [9MR]
Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (see S. 637), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 3125), H6671 [6OC]
———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 346), H354 [19JA] (see H.R. 371), H394 [20JA]
International Boundary and Water Commission: reimburse State and local governments in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas for expenses incurred in designing, constructing, and rehabilitating water projects (see H.R. 947), H1618 [8MR]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: amend relative to juveniles who have committed offenses (see H.R. 3171), H6853 [12OC]
Kansas: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 33), S338 [27JA]
Labor unions: protect State requirements for a secret ballot election of labor organizations (see H.R. 1047), H1768 [11MR]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: ensure amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access (see S. 901), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3644 (see H.R. 1997), H3682 [25MY]
———provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 1265), S4075 [23JN]
Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders (see H.R. 770), H1176 (see H.R. 770), H1196 [17FE] (see H.R. 915), H1574 [3MR]
———enforce the tenth amendment to the Constitution relative to autonomous sovereign police powers of the States (see H.R. 2916), H6180 [14SE]
———prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1670), S6330 [6OC] (see H.R. 3618), H8318 [8DE]
———reduce the rape kit forensic analysis backlog (see S. 254), S411 [1FE]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 657), S1894 [28MR] (see H.R. 365), H394 [20JA]
———ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H3109 [5MY]
———permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see S. 1562), S5684 [15SE] (see H.R. 498), H508 [26JA]
LIHEAP: provide level funding (see S. 1961), S8414 [7DE] (see H.R. 3626), H8318 [8DE]
———revise formula for allocating funding to States (see H.R. 3574), H8187 [6DE]
Medicaid: encourage States to increase generic drug utilization (see S. 1356), S4554 [13JY] (see H.R. 3342), H7330 [3NO]
———extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 3542), H8075 [1DE]
———provide complete reimbursement for medical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians by federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian health care systems (see S. 36), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 857), H1454 [1MR]
———provide coverage of services provided by nursing school clinics (see S. 55), S123 [25JA]
———require approval of waivers relative to State provider taxes that exempt certain retirement communities (see S. 1101), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2841), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2841), H5939 [6SE]
———require continuous coverage for children (see H.R. 669), H723 [11FE]
———require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to State prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participation in a rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 989), H1665 [9MR]
———require States to provide oral health services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals (see H.R. 1606), H2911 [15AP]
———require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 593), H599 [9FE]
———restore eligibility for citizens of the Freely Associated States (see S. 1504), S5251 [2AU]
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission: ensure proportional representation of rural interests and provide for greater transparency in proceedings (see H.R. 560), H550 [8FE]
Medicare: adjust wage index determination for certain hospitals near State borders to ensure they are treated in the same manner as nearby facilities in other States (see S. 1242), S3970 [21JN] (see H.R. 2249), H4363 [21JN]
———apply frailty adjustment under the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) payment rules to certain specialized Medicare Advantage plans for special needs individuals (see S. 1999), S8679 [15DE] (see H.R. 3691), H9430 [15DE]
———restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (see H.R. 3212), H6976 [14OC]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S4023 [22JN] (see H.R. 3399), H7405 [10NO]
———prevent misuse, overutilization, and trafficking of prescription drugs by limiting access to such drugs by high-risk beneficiaries (see S. 882), S2686 [4MY]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the Senate and House of Representatives (see H.J. Res. 26), H724 [11FE]
———prevent addresses of residences from appearing on voter registration lists and permit Members who seek candidacy for public office to verify State residency requirements via affidavit (see H.R. 423), H469 [25JA]
Mental health: encourage State and local governments to use block grant funds to provide housing and financial counseling to individuals prior to release from inpatient or residential institutions (see H.R. 552), H550 [8FE]
Mining and mineral resources: authorize certified States and tribes to use Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund amounts for certain reclamation projects and extend certain mine reclamation liability protections (see S. 1455), S5191 [1AU]
———clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects (see H.R. 785), H1177 (see H.R. 785), H1197 [17FE]
———clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (see S. 897), S2731 [5MY]
———limit liability of a State performing reclamation work under an approved State abandoned mine reclamation plan (see S. 1003), S2992 [16MY]
Money: repeal legal tender laws, prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and repeal superfluous sections related to coinage (see H.R. 1098), H1841 [15MR]
Monuments and memorials: place additional requirements on the establishment of national monuments (see H.R. 817), H1250 (see H.R. 817), H1362 [18FE]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 2877), H6042 [9SE]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Idaho except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 846), H1454 [1MR]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Montana except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 845), H1454 [1MR]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 144), S126 [25JA] (see S. 1554), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 3292), H7206 [1NO]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 1182), S3727 [13JN] (see H.R. 2147), H4074 [13JN]
———provide for State approval of national monuments (see H.R. 302), H254 [18JA]
———require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see S. 407), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 758), H1176 (see H.R. 758), H1195 [17FE]
Motor vehicles: authorize States or political subdivisions thereof to regulate fuel economy and emissions standards for taxicabs (see S. 670), S1933 [29MR] (see H.R. 1243), H2037 [29MR]
———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]
———protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 2469), H4792 [8JY]
———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 1449), H2569 [8AP]
National Commission on State Workers' Compensation Laws: establish (see H.R. 623), H679 [10FE]
National Flood Research and Education Consortium: establish (see H.R. 2330), H4527 [23JN]
National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see S. 242), S359 [31JA] (see H.R. 644), H680 [10FE]
———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and reestablish position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (see H.R. 3455), H7828 [17NO]
———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (see S. 1893), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 1169), H1983 [17MR]
———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see S. 1025), S3170 [19MY]
National Guard Youth Challenge Program: exclude certain non-defense funds from the matching requirements (see H.R. 180), H40 [5JA]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: 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]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (see H.R. 1670), H2933 [2MY]
NLRB: preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (see S. 964), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1976), H3409 [24MY]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (see H.R. 2587), H5239 [19JY]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), consideration (see H. Res. 372), H5579 [26JY]
———prohibit from ordering any employers to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (see S. 1523), S5458 [8SE]
———restrict litigation authority to enjoin State laws that are preempted by or conflict with the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2118), H4034 [3JN]
No Child Left Behind Act: reform accountability system for elementary and secondary schools (see S. 1725), S6600 [17OC]
NOAA: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3109), H6624 [5OC]
———reform procedures for payment of funds from the Asset Forfeiture Fund and protect the fishing industry from excessive fines (see H.R. 2610), H5373 [21JY]
Nuclear energy: 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]
Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research (see H.R. 3757), H10015 [20DE]
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]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers (see S. 73), S124 [25JA] (see S. 248), S411 [1FE] (see H.R. 439), H469 [25JA] (see H.R. 844), H1390 [28FE]
———allow States to opt out of certain provisions (see S. 244), S411 [1FE] (see H.R. 782), H1177 (see H.R. 782), H1196 [17FE]
———allow States to opt out of Medicaid expansion-related provisions (see S. 1587), S5838 [21SE] (see H.R. 3326), H7256 [2NO]
———apply Early Innovator grant funds returned by States to deficit reduction (see H.R. 2961), H6231 [15SE]
———eliminate certain provisions pertaining to special Medicaid and Medicare funding for certain States (see H.R. 1324), H2266 [1AP]
———permit States to elect not to establish an American Health Benefit Exchange (see H.R. 118), H37 [5JA]
———provide State flexibility for the offering of health benefits through alternative health arrangements (see H.R. 3072), H6467 [29SE]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (see H.R. 1213), H2036 [29MR]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), consideration (see H. Res. 236), H2933 [2MY]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (see H.R. 1217), H2036 [29MR]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), consideration (see H. Res. 219), H2602 [12AP]
Pensions: prohibit Federal bailout of State and local government employee pension or other post-employment benefit plans and encourage reform of such plans (see H. Res. 23), H103 [6JA]
Pipelines: authorize States to enforce pipeline safety requirements related to wellbores at interstate storage facilities (see S. 1924), S8067 [30NO]
Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 6), H41 [5JA]
———constitutional amendment to prohibit congressional candidates from accepting contributions from individuals not living in the applicable State or congressional district (see H.J. Res. 65), H3409 [24MY]
Power resources: expand biofuels market by requiring a certain percentage of new auto sales be flex fuel vehicles, increase number of blender pumps, and authorize renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees (see S. 187), S127 [25JA]
———prevent Federal residential and commercial mortgage lending regulators from adopting policies that contravene established State and local property assessed clean energy (PACE) laws (see H.R. 2599), H5285 [20JY]
———require portion of sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals from new mineral and geothermal lease authority be paid to States to be used for education (see H.R. 3235), H6976 [14OC]
Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H134 [7JA]
———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see S. 1408), S4845 [22JY]
Public debt: increase statutory limit by a certain amount upon adoption by Congress of a balanced budget constitutional amendment and by an additional amount upon ratification by the States of that amendment (see H.R. 2685), H5732 [28JY]
Public lands: designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 3334), H7329 [3NO]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see S. Res. 128), S2087 [4AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 2943), H6231 [15SE]
———provide information and limits on total spending on means-tested welfare programs and provide additional work requirements (see S. 1904), S7702 [17NO]
———reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3573), H8186 [6DE] (see H.R. 3659), H8965 [14DE]
———require States to implement a drug testing program for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 83), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 3722), H9926 [16DE]
———require States to implement drug testing program for applicants and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1769), H3108 [5MY] (see H.R. 3193), H6920 [13OC]
———require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores (see S. 943), S2874 [11MY] (see H.R. 3567), H8186 [6DE]
———restore the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 3226), H6976 [14OC]
———temporarily reinstate, with certain adjustments, the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see H.R. 628), H679 [10FE]
Railroads: 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]
———rescind unobligated economic stimulus funding for high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects (see H.R. 2811), H5896 [5AU]
Real estate: proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H7331 [3NO]
———require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see S. 489), S1219 [3MR]
———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 329), H4528 [23JN]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (see S. 1751), S6871 [20OC] (see H.R. 2273), H4455 [22JN]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), consideration (see H. Res. 431), H6852 [12OC]
Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (see S. 1371), S4608 [14JY]
Roads and highways: allow States to elect to receive contributions to the Highway Trust Fund in lieu of participating in the Federal-aid highway program or certain public transportation programs (see H.R. 1585), H2910 [15AP]
———authorize appropriations for highway safety programs (see S. 1449), S5071 [29JY]
———encourage transportation right-of-way managers to adopt integrated vegetation management practices, including plantings of native forbs and grasses to provide habitats for pollinators (see H.R. 2381), H4574 [24JN]
———protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform (see S. 994), S2929 [12MY] (see H.R. 1924), H3301 [13MY]
———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]
Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see S. 2013), S8734 [16DE] (see H.R. 1339), H2266 [1AP]
SBA: make the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 1304), H2214 [31MR]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see S. 92), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 2218), H4326 [16JN]
———encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), consideration (see H. Res. 392), H5963 [7SE]
———improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (see S. 1177), S3683 [9JN] (see H.R. 778), H1177 (see H.R. 778), H1196 [17FE]
———improve public charter schooling by addressing quality issues (see S. 686), S1976 [30MR]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1231), S3924 [20JN]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1692), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 3599), H8260 [7DE]
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 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]
Small business: ensure State-certified medical marijuana businesses have full access to banking services (see H.R. 1984), H3644 (see H.R. 1984), H3682 [25MY]
Social Security: empower States with programmatic flexibility and financial predictability to improve Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2013), H3754 [26MY]
———improve Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program, provide for medical malpractice reform, repeal certain health care laws, and establish new child support and welfare formulas (see S. 1031), S3170 [19MY]
———improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 1969), S8461 [8DE] (see H.R. 3620), H8318 [8DE]
———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 454), S1120 [2MR]
———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S8733 [16DE] (see H.R. 1332), H2266 [1AP]
———repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (see S. 868), S2621 [3MY] (see H.R. 1683), H2998 [3MY]
———repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see S. 113), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 2797), H5895 [5AU]
———require continuous coverage under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 671), H723 [11FE]
Supreme Court: misinterpretation of first amendment relative to Buckley v. Valeo decision on campaign contribution limits (see H. Con. Res. 4), H41 [5JA]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: terminate payments to certified States (see H.R. 3739), H10013 [20DE]
Taxation: allow a deduction for expenses in connection with the trade or business of selling medical marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 1985), H3644 (see H.R. 1985), H3682 [25MY]
———allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see S. 755), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 1416), H2533 [7AP]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 697), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 3046), H6455 [23SE]
———allow rehabilitation expenditures for public school buildings to qualify for rehabilitation credit (see S. 1685), S6461 [12OC]
———apply installment sales treatment to property acquired for conservation purposes by a State or local government or certain tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 1594), H2910 [15AP]
———broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see S. 1366), S4555 [13JY] (see H.R. 2698), H5780 [29JY]
———clarify treatment of certain retirement plan contributions picked up by governmental employers (see H.R. 2934), H6181 [14SE]
———extend the Build America Bonds program (see H.R. 11), H678 [10FE] (see H.R. 736), H1038 (see H.R. 736), H1069 (see H.R. 747), H1039 (see H.R. 747), H1070 [16FE]
———limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 1864), H3278 [12MY]
———limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see S. 1811), S7155 [7NO]
———make all veterans eligible for home loans under the veterans mortgage revenue bond program (see H.R. 1595), H2910 [15AP]
———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see S. 24), S122 (see S. 80), S124 [25JA] (see H.R. 445), H470 [25JA] (see H.R. 476), H507 [26JA]
———make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 135), S125 [25JA]
———permanently extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 1601), H2911 [15AP]
———prohibit discrimination in State taxation of multichannel video programming distribution services (see H.R. 1804), H3159 [10MY]
———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see S. 971), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1860), H3278 [12MY]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1452), S5071 [29JY] (see H.R. 2701), H5780 [29JY]
———provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 485), H508 [26JA]
———provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see S. 347), S747 [15FE] (see H.R. 567), H598 [9FE]
———reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 1737), H3106 [5MY]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see S. 1706), S6505 [13OC] (see H.R. 3186), H6919 [13OC]
———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 1439), H2569 [8AP]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 13), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 25), H33 [5JA]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see S. 89), S124 (see S. 164), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 674), H723 [11FE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), consideration (see H. Res. 448), H7068 [25OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (see S. 1726), S6600 [17OC] (see S. 1762), S6917 [31OC]
———require all wage withholding returns to be filed electronically (see S. 822), S2506 [14AP]
Telecommunications: require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 847), H1454 [1MR]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 543), S1546 [10MR] (see H.R. 1002), H1723 [10MR]
Territories: provide for adequate Compact of Free Association impact aid to affected States and territories (see H.R. 3320), H7256 [2NO]
———treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (see H.R. 986), H1664 [9MR]
Transportation: allow States to contribute funds to agencies participating in environmental review processes relative to transportation planning and delivery projects in that State (see H.R. 551), H550 [8FE]
———allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities (see S. 1446), S5018 [28JY]
———authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (see S. 346), S683 [14FE] (see H.R. 897), H1573 [3MR]
———clarify authority of public authorities to offer toll discounts to captive tollpayers (see H.R. 792), H1177 (see H.R. 792), H1197 [17FE]
———empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see S. 1164), S3682 [9JN] (see H.R. 3264), H7133 [26OC]
———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]
———incorporate regional transportation planning organizations into statewide transportation planning (see S. 625), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1565), H2855 [14AP]
———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]
———provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see S. 1992), S8602 [14DE] (see H.R. 3200), H6920 [13OC]
———provide funding flexibility for transportation emergencies (see H.R. 3294), H7206 [1NO]
———provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1436), S5017 [28JY] (see H.R. 3736), H9945 [19DE]
———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see S. 2011), S8733 [16DE] (see H.R. 572), H598 [9FE]
———require congressionally directed funding from the Highway Trust Fund to be obligated for a project within a certain period of time or released to State transportation departments (see S. 199), S272 [26JA]
———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]
———require the return and redistribution among State transportation departments of certain unexpended highway funding (see S. 198), S272 [26JA]
Transportation Security Administration: standardize training programs, establish an Office of Behavior Analysis, and enhance partnerships with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1092), S3426 [26MY]
Trucking industry: establish a commercial truck safety program (see S. 1450), S5071 [29JY]
U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: oppose ratification based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families (see S. Res. 99), S1547 [10MR]
U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (see S. 1792), S7066 [2NO]
Unemployment: encourage States to allow individuals receiving extended or emergency unemployment compensation to utilize such benefits for self-employment assistance (see S. 1826), S7187 [8NO] (see H.R. 3427), H7626 [15NO]
———extend waiver of certain interest payments on advances made to States from the Federal unemployment account in the Unemployment Trust Fund (see S. 1513), S5339 [6SE] (see H.R. 650), H681 [10FE]
———provide assistance to employers and States and improve long-term solvency of unemployment compensation program (see S. 386), S870 [17FE]
———reform compensation to promote work and job creation and allow forward funding of remaining Federal compensation funds (see S. 904), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1745), H3107 [5MY]
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (see S. 817), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 373), H395 [20JA]
Utah: convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (see H.R. 686), H774 [14FE]
Veterans: ensure access to services in at least one Dept. of Veterans Affairs full-service hospital in their State or comparable contract services in the State (see S. 910), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 1863), H3278 [12MY]
———provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 2853), H5964 [7SE]
———require the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Appalachian Regional Commission to carry out an outreach program for veterans who reside in Appalachia (see S. 935), S2839 [10MY] (see H.R. 1854), H3218 [11MY]
Virginia: authorize alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering for new Metrorail capital projects in Northern Virginia and surrounding areas (see H.R. 55), H34 [5JA]
Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections (see H.R. 2084), H3984 [2JN]
———establish standards for distribution of voter registration application forms and require organizations to register with the State prior to distributing such forms (see S. 168), S126 [25JA]
———prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (see H.R. 3316), H7256 [2NO]
———require States offering early voting in Federal elections to establish minimum early voting period and prohibit States from imposing certain identification requirements to vote or register to vote (see H.R. 3163), H6853 [12OC]
———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3317), H7256 [2NO]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 2827), H5928 [26AU]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 3145), H6781 [11OC]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see H.R. 2018), H3754 [26MY]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), consideration (see H. Res. 347), H4944 [12JY]
Western Area Power Administration: repeal borrowing authority (see H.R. 2915), H6180 [14SE]
Western States: authorize to make selections of public land within their borders in lieu of receiving 5 percent of the proceeds of the sale of public land lying within said States (see S. 1524), S5458 [8SE] (see H.R. 2852), H5964 [7SE]
Workforce Investment Act: integrate public libraries into State and local workforce investment boards (see H.R. 1616), H2911 [15AP]
Cloture motions
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7151 [7NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6840 [20OC]
Declarations
Texas Declaration of Independence, E401 [2MR]
E-mails
Free stuff: Ron and Cynthia Barrs, H6148 [14SE]
Factsheets
Elementary and Secondary Education—How Has the Environment Changed Over the Past 10 Years, S5644 [15SE]
How To Fix ``No Child Left Behind'', S5644, S5645 [15SE]
What the Nation Has Learned From No Child Left Behind—Good and Bad, S5644 [15SE]
Why We Need To Fix No Child Left Behind, S5644 [15SE]
Letters
Allow grants to high quality charter schools that do not include every subgroup of students classified as disadvantaged: Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, H6004 [8SE]
———Deborah A. Ziegler, Council for Exceptional Children, H6003 [8SE]
———James H. Wendorf, National Learning Center for Learning Disabilities, H6004 [8SE]
———Katy Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., H6004 [8SE]
———National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, H6003 [8SE]
Artificial crevassing of Birds Point levee in Missouri: Senators Alexander and Corker and Representative Fincher, S2569 [2MY]
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Arvin Ganesan, EPA, H4967 [13JY]
———Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4964 [13JY]
———Mike Strain, Louisiana Dept. of Agriculture & Forestry, H4965 [13JY]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H4965 [13JY]
———several business organizations, H4964 [13JY]
———Stephen Haterius, National Association of State Depts. of Agriculture, H4965 [13JY]
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: several individuals, H6950 [14OC]
Dept. of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Building Technologies Program funding: Jason Hartke, U.S. Green Building Council, H4842 [11JY]
———Kenneth J. Nemeth, Southern States Energy Board, H4842 [11JY]
———several organizations, H4842 [11JY]
Dept. of HHS renewal of authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs: Mary Jane Wallner and Wes Keller, National Conference of State Legislatures, H3785 [31MY]
———Patrick Lawler, Youth Villages (organization), H3785 [31MY]
Disaster assistance to Tennessee: Tennessee congressional delegation, S2569 [2MY], S2827 [10MY]
Elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff: J.W. Greenert and James F. Amos, Dept. of the Navy, S7889 [28NO]
———Leon E. Panetta, Sec. of Defense, S7888 [28NO]
———Michael B. Donley and Norton A. Schwartz, Dept. of the Air Force, S7889 [28NO]
———Raymond T. Odierno and John M. McHugh, Dept. of the Army, S7889 [28NO]
End Racial Profiling Act: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, S6481 [13OC]
EPA rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act: several health organizations, S7323 [10NO]
Extend the public comment period before implementing any changes to certain EPA rules and actions: several health organizations, H6431 [23SE]
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act: Lisa P. Jackson, EPA, H8279 [8DE]
———several organizations, H8276 [8DE]
FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants: Paul D. Ford, Fall River, MA, Fire Dept., E16 [6JA]
FEMA State and local first responder grant programs funding: B. Glen Whitley and Larry E. Naake, National Association of Counties, H3837 [1JN]
Impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation: Representatives Conyers and Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2016 [4NO]
Internet gambling: Senators Reid and Kyl, S4605 [14JY]
Jobs and Energy Permitting Act: Collin P. O'Mara, Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources, H4409 [22JN]
Marketplace Fairness Act: Betsy Laird, International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc., S7235 [9NO]
———Bill Haslam, Governor of Tennessee, S7238 [9NO]
———Bill Haslam, Governor of Tennessee and Christine Gregoire, Governor of Washington, National Governors Association, S8447 [8DE]
———David French, National Retail Federation, S7235 [9NO]
———Haley Barbour, Governor of Mississippi, S8447 [8DE]
———Katherine Lugar, Retail Industry Leaders Association, S7235 [9NO]
———Larry E. Naake, National Association of Counties, Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and Jeffrey L. Esser, Government Finance Officers Association, S7234 [9NO]
———Lenny Eliason, National Association of Counties, S7234 [9NO]
———Luke Kenley, Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, Inc., S7234 [9NO]
———Patrick T. Carter, Federation of Tax Administrators, S7234 [9NO]
———Stephen Morris and Richard Moore, National Conference of State Legislatures, S7233 [9NO]
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General, H7603 [15NO]
———Mary Elizabeth Heffernan, Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and Marian J. McGovern, Massachusetts State Police, H7595 [15NO]
New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation regulations regarding commercial vessels ballast water: Scott Walker, Governor of Wisconsin, Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana, and John R. Kasich, Governor of Ohio, H7372 [4NO]
No Child Left Behind Act reform: Senator Alexander, S6572 [17OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal: several Governors, H1285 [18FE]
Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Jay Reed, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., H6202 [15SE]
Repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas: Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, H1347 [18FE]
———several Representatives, H1348 [18FE]
———several Texas school administrators, H1348 [18FE]
Repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts: Government Withholding Relief Coalition, H665 [10FE], H7140 [27OC], H7659 [16NO]
———Jay Gonzalez, Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance, S1802 [17MR]
———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H7659 [16NO]
Require watersheds receiving Federal funds to be subject to Federal clean water regulations: Representative Connolly, H4982 [13JY]
Revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies: Mental Health Liaison Group, S2192 [6AP]
Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act: Harrison Talgo, Sr., H7103 [26OC]
State authority to impose more protective operational requirements on ballast water discharges from commercial vessels within State resource waters: Curtis L. Fossum, California State Lands Commission, H7347 [4NO]
———R. Steven Brown, Environmental Council of the States, H7347 [4NO]
Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8166 [6DE]
———Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8166 [6DE]
Lists
Cosponsors of S. 964, Job Protection Act, S2934 [12MY]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill damage statistics, S2535 [14AP]
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida judges, E395 [2MR]
Home Affordable Modification Program activity by State, H2015 [29MR]
Organizations opposed to King of Iowa amendment to H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act, on allowing grants to charter schools that do not include every subgroup of students classified as disadvantaged, H6003 [8SE]
Organizations supporting S. 758, Dept. of Education Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program establishment, S2383 [12AP]
Senators by State, S5 [5JA]
State surface transportation enhancement projects, S5614 [14SE]
States and counties covered by a major disaster declaration for flooding, H4922-H4924 [12JY]
States and territories where no applicants were accepted for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy class of 2015, H7367 [4NO]
Watersheds and States covered by the Connolly amendment to H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, requiring watersheds receiving Federal funds to be subject to Federal clean water regulations, H4983 [13JY]
Memorandums
Submission to Advice of Information Cases in Relocation Situations: NLRB, S3413 [26MY]
Messages
Apportionment Population for Each State and Number of Representatives to Which Each State Would Be Entitled: President Obama, S61 [5JA], H31 [5JA]
National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S3222 [23MY], S7905-S7907 [28NO], H3323 [23MY], H7404 [10NO]
Motions
Arizona: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), H7110 [26OC]
EPA: disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), S7310 [10NO]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H8294 [8DE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H6444 [23SE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7688 [16NO]
Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), S7095 [3NO]
NLRB: prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), H6213 [15SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), H2980 [3MY]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), H2645 [13AP]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H6956 [14OC]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H6120 [13SE]
Taxation: repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S7141 [3NO], H7149 [27OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), S6753 [19OC]
Water: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4992 [13JY]
Notices
Intention to object to H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S7776 [17NO]
Intention to object to S. 1793, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, S7776 [17NO]
Petitions and memorials
Michigan: National Flood Insurance Program, H4915 [12JY]
Pennsylvania: EPA enforcement of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4970 [13JY]
Press releases
Consumer Bureau, State Attorneys General Partnership Will Help Better Protect American Consumers of Financial Products and Services From Unlawful Acts and Practices: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, E711 [13AP]
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Mayors Against Illegal Guns (organization), H7595 [15NO]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (H.R. 1830), E858 [11MY]
Arizona: anniversary, H746 [14FE]
———exempt Native American sacred and cultural sites from proposal to facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H7039, H7041 [25OC], H7093, H7103, H7104 [26OC]
———facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), H7090-H7112 [26OC], H7152 [27OC], E1960 [27OC], E2258 [14DE]
———facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 444), H7036-H7043 [25OC]
———facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 1904), motion to recommit, H7110, H7111 [26OC]
———ninth circuit court ruling on enforcement of State immigration legislation, H2614 [13AP]
———prohibit conveyance of any Federal land to a company or affiliate connected with the Iran Foreign Investment Co., H7110, H7111 [26OC], E2258 [14DE]
———require local Resolution Copper Mining (company) operations, local hiring priority, and domestic processing, use, and equipment used relative to southeast Arizona mining, H7093, H7106, H7107 [26OC]
———require Resolution Copper Mining (company) royalty payment on all locatable minerals produced in commercial quantities from conveyed southeast Arizona Federal land, H7093, H7096, H7105, H7106 [26OC]
Armed Forces: ensure basic housing allowances for National Guard members are not reduced when the members transition between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in service (H.R. 2733), E1472 [1AU]
Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators: anniversary, E1348 [18JY]
Baraboo, WI: anniversary of Devil's Lake State Park, E1203 [24JN]
Belleville, IL: anniversary of St. Clair County Health Dept., E100 [24JA]
Bi-State Development Agency: grant congressional consent to an amendment to interstate compact between Missouri and Illinois extending maturity dates of issued bonds (S.J. Res. 22), H8169-H8172 [6DE]
Budget: impact of proposed cuts on Federal aid programs, H748, H749 [14FE]
———reform entitlement programs, H5296 [21JY]
Bureau of Reclamation: Lewis and Clark Rural Water System funding, H7336 [4NO]
Business and industry: bring manufacturing jobs back from overseas, H7733 [17NO], H8957, H8959 [14DE]
———limit settlements resulting from noncompliance with consumer protection and deceptive advertising laws, E2289 [16DE]
Buy American Act: require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (H.R. 487), H574 [9FE], H1648 [9MR], H1828 [15MR], H2402 [6AP], H3258 [12MY], H3799 [31MY], H5959 [7SE], H6850 [12OC]
California: anniversary of statehood, E1995 [3NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: increase number and diversity of statues honoring State residents on display in National Statuary Hall (H.R. 1289), H2049 [30MR]
Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (H.R. 1651), E756 [15AP]
Children and youth: require States to take certain additional steps to assist foster children in making the transition to independent living, H6300 [21SE]
Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers, H6143 [14SE], H7241, H7242 [2NO], E1663 [20SE]
———support rights of all workers and call for an end to the recent attacks on workers, H2284, H2287 [4AP]
———support rights of all workers and call for an end to the recent attacks on workers (H. Res. 163), H1712 [10MR], E452 [10MR]
Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H2119 [31MR]
Colorado territory: anniversary of formation, E403 [2MR]
Constitution—U.S.: anniversary of Bill of Rights, H8969, H8972, H8994 [15DE], E2303 [16DE]
———history and role of commerce clause, H2524 [7AP], H7877-H7882 [18NO]
Consumers: partnership between the Federal Government and the States to protect consumers of financial products and services, E710 [13AP]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (H.J. Res. 78), H6104 [13SE]
———require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (H.R. 3416), E2068 [16NO]
Corps of Engineers: emergency flood control and disaster relief funding through rescission of unobligated economic stimulus funding for high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects, H5033-H5044 [14JY], E1302 [12JY], E1327, E1328, E1330 [14JY], E1401 [25JY]
———prohibit funding for the Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study funding, H1314, H1315 [18FE]
———study Missouri River flooding, H4799, H4800 [11JY], H7058-H7060 [25OC], H7222 [2NO]
Courts: facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills to seek judicial redress (H.R. 2386), E1205 [24JN]
———limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (H.R. 875), E413 [3MR]
———limit jurisdiction of Federal courts (H.R. 958), E433 [8MR]
———prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 1021), H8165-H8167 [6DE]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (H.R. 212), H339, H340, H342 [19JA], H1168 [17FE], E40 [7JA]
Credit: require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (H.R. 1477), H7582 [15NO]
Crime: enhance law enforcement, support victims, and increase penalties relative to sex trafficking, H6124-H6127 [13SE]
———protect crime victims' rights and increase State liability for prosecutory failures and damages caused by criminals, H7057, H7058 [25OC]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, H8200 [7DE]
Delaware Day: observance, H8202 [7DE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H440 [25JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a pilot program for purchase of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions by giving certain States the option of receiving grants for that purpose, H8137 [6DE]
Dept. of Defense: expand State licensure exception to allow certain health care professionals to work across State lines without having to obtain a new license, H3691 [26MY], E960 [26MY]
———National Guard military construction funding through reductions in NATO Security Investment Program funding, H4046, H4047 [13JN]
———prohibit funding to implement any regulation or Executive order requiring Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H4721, H4722 [7JY]
———redirect Afghanistan security forces funding to FEMA State Homeland Security Grants Program, H4661, H4662 [6JY], H4686 [7JY]
———transfer certain military equipment returning from Iraq to Federal and State agencies (H.R. 3422), H7592 [15NO], H7638 [16NO]
Dept. of Education: allow States to enter into performance agreements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement, H2657 [13AP]
———authorize State and local educational agencies to carry out teacher exchanges (H.R. 863), H3811 [1JN]
———give priority in awarding grants to States that use green school building practices in charter school facilities, H6002 [8SE], E1628 [14SE]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (H.R. 1057), E1721 [23SE]
———provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 3014), H8138 [6DE]
———reauthorize Impact Aid Program (H.R. 1342), H2276 [4AP], E625 [4AP]
———strengthen connections to early childhood education programs (H.R. 2794), E1513 [9AU]
Dept. of Energy: adjust eligibility criteria for the Weatherization Assistance Program, H5069 [14JY]
———fossil energy research and development program risk based data management system funding, H4995, H4996 [13JY]
———prohibit funding to implement any regulation or Executive order requiring Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5051, H5052 [14JY]
———prohibit reallocation of unspent Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H4834, H4835 [11JY]
———Southeastern Power Administration funding, H1287 [18FE]
———Southwestern Power Administration funding, H1287 [18FE]
———State Energy Program funding, H903, H904 [15FE]
———Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Building Technologies Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4841-H4843 [11JY], E1301 [12JY], E1334 [15JY]
———Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H903, H904 [15FE]
———Western Area Power Administration funding, H1287 [18FE]
Dept. of HHS: include problem and pathological gambling in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration programs and establish grant program to address consequences of problem gambling (H.R. 2334), E1191 [23JN]
———post on website a notice of the amount of funds rescinded by repeal of the Prevention and Public Health Fund, H2640-H2642 [13AP]
———preserve Prevention and Public Health Fund for activities for senior citizens, H2646 [13AP]
———proposal to grant loans in order to launch health insurance co-ops in each State, H5167 [19JY]
———renew authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (H.R. 1194), H3784-H3787 [31MY], E518 [17MR]
———require posting on website a notice of the amount of funds rescinded by the repeal of the American Health Benefit Exchanges, H2962, H2963 [3MY]
———require States to help alien children in the child welfare system apply for all available forms of immigration relief (H.R. 3333), E1993 [3NO]
———State health insurance exchange regulations or guidelines development funding, H1285, H1286 [18FE]
———study possible delays and potential enrollment reductions into Health Benefit Exchanges resulting from repeal of mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges, H2964-H2966 [3MY]
———submit a report outlining the difficulties States will face setting up health care exchanges without Federal assistance, H2964 [3MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow specially trained State and local law enforcement officers to apprehend, investigate and detain illegal aliens for a pre-determined time period and under Federal supervision, H3851 [1JN]
———Border Enforcement Security Task Force funding, H3850 [1JN]
———Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy regarding detention of illegal aliens found by local law enforcement, H3686 [26MY]
———implement a comprehensive border security plan to combat illegal immigration, drug and alien smuggling, and violent activity along the southwest border of the U.S., H3097-H3102 [5MY]
———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]
———Operation Stonegarden funding, H3850 [1JN]
———prohibit funding to implement any regulation or Executive order requiring Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H3939, H3940 [2JN]
———State and local law enforcement agency immigration enforcement program funding, H3946-H3948 [2JN]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, E270, E310 [18FE]
———Community Development Block Grant Program funding to assist in flood recovery efforts, H7772 [17NO]
———prioritize Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding for rural areas, H1894 [16MR]
———quantify number of vacant homes by State that could be eligible for rehabilitation under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and clarify such homes may not be rehabilitated if the program is terminated, H1886, H1887 [16MR]
Dept. of Justice: challenge State-issued photo identification laws for voting, H7731 [17NO]
———clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), H6046, H6047 [12SE]
———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding through reductions in NASA Cross-Agency Support funding, H890-H892 [15FE], E247 [16FE], E283 [18FE]
———encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 2189), H6244-H6246 [20SE]
———establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 83), H7272 [3NO]
———Federal lawsuit against South Carolina immigration enforcement legislation, H7168 [1NO]
———improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (H.R. 1913), H4190 [15JN]
———prohibit funding for Federal lawsuit against Arizona immigration enforcement legislation, H1231, H1232 [18FE], E319 [18FE]
———provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (H.R. 1523), E706 [13AP]
———pursue criminal charges against organizations not complying with State laws relating to foreclosures, H1696 [10MR]
———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (H.R. 100), H6262 [20SE]
———require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (H.R. 2688), E1430 [28JY]
Dept. of Labor: require a heightened review process of State occupational safety and health plans (H.R. 571), E183 [9FE]
Dept. of the Interior: Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, H977, H978, H988 [16FE], H5406 [25JY], H5547, H5548, H5557 [26JY], E1415 [27JY]
———Payments in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H1276, H1277 [18FE]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3173 [11MY]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (H.R. 261), E416 [3MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide list of trial and permanent modifications under the Home Affordable Modification Program by State as well as delinquent mortgages across the country that will be at risk if the program is terminated, H2015 [29MR]
———soundness of Federal and municipal bonds, E567 [30MR]
Dept. of Transportation: make use of funding for carrying out pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training programs for highway projects mandatory (H.R. 1849), E857 [11MY]
———release any conditions or restrictions on certain land conveyed to any airport, city, or county for airport purposes as long as the release results in furthering airport purposes, H2209, H2210 [31MR]
———Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7013 [25OC]
Desai, Kiran: New Jersey State Planning Officials Organization Achievement in Planning Award recipient, E848 [10MY]
Disasters: express condolences for victims of storms in Southern States, H3095 [5MY], H3229 [12MY]
District of Columbia: statehood (H.R. 265), E56 [12JA]
Drugs: limit application of Federal laws to the distribution and consumption of marijuana (H.R. 2306), H4474 [23JN]
Ecology and environment: require compliance by defense-related agencies with all environmental laws (H.R. 332), E101 [24JA]
———review and reform government regulations, H400 [24JA]
Economy: require public disclosure by States of any money diverted from unemployment insurance funds for re-employment programs, H8820 [13DE]
———role of the Social Security system as the social safety net, H2825 [14AP]
Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (H.R. 2331), E1181 [23JN]
———improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (H.R. 1419), E666 [7AP]
———increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with greater flexibility on assessment design (H.R. 507), E134 [26JA]
———permit States to discontinue certain testing procedures, H8984 [15DE]
———prevent teacher layoffs, H7965 [30NO]
———reinstatement of laid off teachers funding, H6394 [22SE]
———repeal certain conditions for receipt of funding from the Education Jobs Fund by Texas, H1346-H1349 [18FE], H2252 [1AP], H2669 [14AP]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations and other business organizations intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 6), H492 [26JA]
———create national commission to establish uniform criteria and congressional district lines for each State, H7581 [15NO]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) program funding, H745, H750 [14FE]
EPA: allow extensions in the offshore drilling permitting process to allow time for State and local community input, H4405 [22JN]
———Chesapeake Bay Watershed restoration plan implementation funding, H1282-H1284 [18FE], E321 [28FE]
———clarify application of particulate matter produced from mining activities to Clean Air Act regulations, H8286 [8DE]
———clarify application of regulatory requirements to permit holders determined to be in significant noncompliance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4980, H4981 [13JY]
———clarify authority to determine and regulate water quality standards of water passing through several States, H4960 [13JY]
———clarify authority to provide technical assistance to States taking action to limit greenhouse gas emissions, H2369-H2371 [6AP]
———clean air grants funding through reductions in capital improvement and maintenance funding, H5637, H5638 [27JY]
———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, H5641 [27JY]
———conduct studies to identify pollution control policies which will lead to domestic job growth in the clean energy sector, H6428, H6429 [23SE]
———consider effects of certain rules and actions on clean energy jobs and clean energy companies, including those exporting clean energy technology, H6422, H6423 [23SE]
———consider impact on employment levels and economic activity of agricultural industry prior to issuance of any new environmental rules or regulations, H8288, H8289 [8DE]
———consult with the Dept. of Agriculture when modifying national ambient air quality standards relative to nuisance dust in certain areas, H8284, H8285 [8DE]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, H6376-H6389 [22SE], H6421, H6425, H6427, H6428 [23SE], H6575, H6621 [5OC], H6632, H6633, H6635 [6OC], E1700, E1703, E1707, E1721 [23SE], E1735 [3OC]
———delay implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule (H.R. 2891), H6104 [13SE], E1598 [12SE]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule'', H417 [24JA]
———disapprove rule relating to ``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule'' (H.J. Res. 21), H1787 [14MR]
———enforce national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter, H8283 [8DE]
———ensure analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions include impact on low-income communities and public health, H6423 [23SE]
———ensure regulation of particulate matter includes regulation of cadmium, lead, and asbestos, H8294, H8295 [8DE]
———ensure that the term nuisance dust does not include particulate matter containing arsenic or other heavy metals hazardous to human health, H8285 [8DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), H5973 [8SE], H8106 [2DE], H8196 [7DE], H8274-H8296 [8DE], E2225 [12DE], E2240, E2247 [13DE], E2252 [14DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), consideration (H. Res. 487), H8267-H8272 [8DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), motion to recommit, H8294, H8295 [8DE]
———establish ceiling on principal forgiveness for loans from Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H5641, H5642 [27JY]
———exclude certain uncontrollable dust events from determinations of whether an area is in compliance with the coarse particulate matter standard, H8287 [8DE]
———exclude from review all rules and regulations that undergo a cost-benefit analysis as part of regulatory requirements, H6427, H6428 [23SE]
———extend the public comment period before implementing any changes to certain rules and actions, H6429-H6431 [23SE]
———grant authority to regulate nuisance dust if State, local, or tribal laws are not sufficient to protect public health, H8283, H8284 [8DE]
———Great Lakes States funding relative to implementation of ballast water rules, H5449 [25JY]
———include in legislation on standards for cement manufacturing facilities a finding on exposure of individuals to mercury from industrial sources resulting in States issuing mercury advisories for fish consumption, H6601, H6602 [5OC]
———include National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants relative to cement manufacturing facilities in analyses of impacts of certain rules and actions, H6426 [23SE]
———maintain authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards, H4975 [13JY]
———Office of Sustainable Communities funding, H5625 [27JY], E1435 [28JY]
———preserve access to local courts to appeal local and regional actions on oil and natural gas permitting decisions, H4406, H4407 [22JN]
———preserve authority to regulate pipelines that cross streambeds, H4983, H4984 [13JY]
———preserve authority to regulate waters in areas that the President has declared a disaster due to flooding and to other waters that contributed to the flooding, H4986 [13JY]
———preserve authority to regulate waters that provide flood protection, are fish and wildlife habitats which provide economic benefits, or are coastal recreation areas, H4984-H4986 [13JY]
———preserve authority to set water quality standards for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit programs, H4977, H4978 [13JY]
———provide States increased flexibility in implementing regional haze management standards through State implementation plans (H.R. 3379), H7382 [4NO], H8197 [7DE]
———provide that maximum achievement control technology and cross-State air pollution rules have no legal force or effect, H6433, H6434 [23SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), H5953 [7SE], H6089 [12SE], H6277, H6330 [21SE], H6352, H6357, H6367, H6376-H6389 [22SE], H6418-H6446 [23SE], H6559, H6575, H6621 [5OC], H6632, H6633, H6635 [6OC], E1699, E1700, E1703, E1706, E1707, E1710, E1715, E1716, E1721 [23SE], E1735 [3OC]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), consideration (H. Res. 406), H6360-H6366 [22SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), motion to recommit, H6444, H6445 [23SE]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions include pending rules on gasoline sulfur levels and vapor pressure, H6425, H6426 [23SE]
———require analysis of impact of delay of certain rules and actions on incidence of birth and developmental defects and infant mortality, H6424 [23SE]
———require interagency council to examine the cost and benefit of certain rules and actions to green energy companies, H6421 [23SE]
———require report on long-term impacts of State coal combustion residuals permit programs on human health and environment, H6951, H6952 [14OC]
———require watersheds receiving Federal funds to be subject to Federal clean water regulations, H4981-H4983 [13JY]
———State Trouble Assistance Grants funding, H990, H991 [16FE]
———submit report on increases in harmful pollutants in waters regulated by a State, H4980 [13JY]
———suspend action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide, H427-H432 [24JA]
Federal aid programs: require a certain percentage of funds be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties, H1271 [18FE]
Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights, H2654-H2660 [13AP]
———role of the Constitution relative to establishment of States' rights, H2528-H2531 [7AP], H7877-H7882 [18NO]
FEMA: allow Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funds to be used to rehire or retain firefighters, H3894, H3895 [1JN]
———allow State and local governments to hire the Corps of Engineers to recertify locally-operated levee systems designed or built by the Corps, H4874 [12JY]
———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]
———communicate with State emergency agencies and localities to decrease prevalence of outdated flood zone maps, H4873 [12JY]
———importance of Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, E16 [6JA]
———phase-in flood insurance premiums for low-income individuals whose primary residence is placed within a flood plain due to remapping if home value does not exceed certain percentage of State median, H4877 [12JY]
———preserve homeland security gains achieved through Urban Areas Security Initiative (H.R. 3631), H8911 [14DE]
———reimburse costs for rebuilding according to local and State floodplain regulations, provide homeowners grants to repair flood damage and suspend flood insurance premium increases for policyholders in disaster areas, H4922 [12JY]
———Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H2790 [14AP], E243 [16FE]
———State and local first responder grant programs funding, H3832, H3835-H3837 [1JN], E1023 [2JN]
———State and local first responder grant programs funding through reduction in Afghanistan Security Forces funding, H3816, H3864 [1JN]
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]
———allow States with current reciprocal concealed handgun carrying licenses agreements to continue enforcing preexisting agreements, H7671, H7672 [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]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H4950, H4951 [13JY], H7053 [25OC], H7586 [15NO], H7631, H7643, H7661-H7689 [16NO], E2073, E2077, E2079, E2082, E2091 [17NO], E2093 [18NO]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), consideration (H. Res. 463), H7593-H7604 [15NO]
———establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), motion to recommit, H7687-H7689 [16NO]
———Executive order to require Southwest border States to report purchases of two or more of certain rifles during a certain time period, H5167 [19JY]
———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]
———exempt States from right-to-carry reciprocity when the State does not require individuals to apply for and complete a carry permit application at their local law enforcement station, H7673, H7674 [16NO]
———limitations on concealed handgun carrying reciprocity for child sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and known or suspected terrorists, H7688 [16NO]
———require individuals to provide advance notice to law enforcement agencies of their intention to carry or posses a concealed weapon in another State, H7678-H7680 [16NO]
———require States to certify that other States' carry laws are substantially similar to their own prior to granting reciprocity for concealed handgun carrying licenses, H7680, H7681 [16NO]
———require States to pass legislation agreeing to a national standard for concealed handgun carrying licenses before such standard can go into effect in that State, H7601 [15NO], H7673 [16NO]
Floods: assess historical flood prevention efforts on the Missouri River and impact of current flooding on Midwestern States, H4568-H4571 [24JN], H5143 [18JY]
———disaster assistance to the Northeast States for rebuilding infrastructure affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, H6266, H6267 [20SE], H6548-H6550 [4OC]
———Mississippi River and Missouri River flood protection system funding, H4784 [8JY]
Florida: refusal of Federal high-speed rail funding, H1376 [28FE], H1401 [1MR]
Forest Service: Forest Health Management Account funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5571, H5572 [26JY]
———State and Private Forestry funding, H5643 [27JY]
———Travel Management Rule implementation and enforcement funding relative to designation of roads, trails, and areas for motor vehicle use, H1268, H1269 [18FE]
Freedom of assembly: preserve right, H163 [12JA]
GAO: conduct study on economic impact of Neighborhood Stabilization Program on States and communities, H1889, H1890 [16MR]
———report on impact of funding by States to establish State-run American Health Benefit Exchanges rather than State exchanges established and operated by the Federal Government, H2966, H2967 [3MY]
———study ability of State and local law enforcement to verify the validity of out-of-state concealed handgun carrying licences, H7681, H7682 [16NO]
———study impact of Prevention and Public Health Fund on States and local communities, H2643, H2644 [13AP]
———study impact of Prevention and Public Health Fund on the prevention of chronic diseases and promoting health, H2642, H2643 [13AP]
Government: restore constitutional checks and balances and protections against Federal abuses as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, H2589-H2593 [12AP]
———roles of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence relative to principles of limited government and individual rights, H1603-H1610 [8MR]
Great Lakes: impact of Ohio legislation allowing withdrawal of a large volume of water from Lake Erie, H5028 [14JY]
Gulf of Mexico: restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 56), H3136 [10MY]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 3096), H6665 [6OC]
Haley, Nikki: tribute to inauguration as Governor of South Carolina, H206 [18JA], E61 [18JA]
Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public access to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes (H.R. 2719), H8949, H8950 [14DE]
Hawaii: exempt airports from collecting passenger facility fees for interisland flights and change formula for granting Airport Improvement Program funds, H2178 [31MR]
———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 1250), H2045, H2091 [30MR]
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: allow States to implement single-payer health care plans, H205 [18JA], H258 [19JA], E102 [24JA]
Illinois: decision to abolish capital punishment, E452 [10MR]
Immigration: allow States and local governments to pass laws that identify and apprehend illegal aliens, deter such aliens from entering, and encourage or otherwise cause them to leave the U.S. (H.R. 2670), H6261-H6263 [20SE]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H6330 [21SE]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (H.R. 1842), H8006 [1DE]
———clarify law prohibiting issuance of certain visas to nationals of countries that refuse or unreasonably delay repatriation (H.R. 3256), H7015 [25OC]
———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (H.R. 410), E99 [24JA]
———enforce existing immigration laws and improve border security, H517 [8FE], H571 [9FE], H611 [10FE], H950 [16FE], H1837-H1839 [15MR], H3925, H3977 [2JN], H6242 [20SE], E548 [29MR]
———enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 100), H6262 [20SE]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws, H3942 [2JN]
———reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (H.R. 2000), H6262 [20SE]
———support State and local government actions to discourage illegal immigration and enact legislation to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions, H8732 [13DE]
Indiana: denial of waiver relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H7941 [30NO]
———tribute to State legislature for passing a balanced budget, H3066 [5MY]
Institute of Museum and Library Services: funding, E299 [18FE]
Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (H.R. 346), H2524 [7AP]
King Street Patriots (organization): Conservation Political Action Conference Ronald Reagan Award recipient, H2251 [1AP]
Labor unions: proposal to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, H1365 [28FE], H1399, H1400, H1401, H1402 [1MR], H1460, H1463, H1464, H1495-H1501 [2MR], H1563-H1568 [3MR], H1597 [8MR], H1643 [9MR], H1674, H1677, H1712, H1716 [10MR], H1910 [17MR], E499 [16MR]
———protect State requirements for a secret ballot election of labor organizations (H.R. 1047), H3224 [12MY]
Law enforcement: coordinate efforts to protect U.S. border cities from drug trafficking, gunrunning, illegal alien smuggling, violence, and kidnapping along and across U.S. borders, H6843-H6848 [12OC]
———prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 3618), E2217 [8DE]
Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (H.R. 1789), H3207 [11MY]
———moment of silence in honor of officers killed in the line of duty, H3291 [13MY]
Marshall University: anniversary of designation as a State university, E395 [2MR]
Medicaid: impact of increased funding obligations on States, H287, H288 [19JA], H402 [24JA], H1429-H1435 [1MR], H1463 [2MR], H2657 [13AP], H3788-H3794 [31MY]
———provide complete reimbursement for medical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians by federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian health care systems (H.R. 857), E390 [1MR]
———reform, H2301, H2302 [5AP], H2614, H2616, H2652 [13AP], H2671, H2672, H2675, H2820, H2822, H2823, H2831-H2834 [14AP], H2879-H2882 [15AP], H2942 [3MY], H3272 [12MY], H3375, H3376, H3399, H3400 [24MY], H3773 [31MY], H4094, H4096 [14JN], H4335 [21JN], H5134 [18JY], H5233 [19JY], H5280 [20JY], H5298 [21JY], H5501 [26JY], E773 [2MY]
———require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to State prescription drug discount programs as a condition of participation in a rebate agreement for outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 989), E441 [9MR]
Medicare: adjust wage index determination for physicians, H8144, H8145, H8146 [6DE]
———prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, H1583 [8MR]
———reform, H4199, H4200, H4201 [15JN], H7122-H7128 [26OC]
Medicare/Medicaid: prevent fraud, waste, and abuse, H2527 [7AP]
Miami, FL: anniversary of Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, E394 [2MR]
Michigan: tribute to community action agencies, E1002 [31MY]
Mining and mineral resources: authorize certified States and tribes to use Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund amounts for certain reclamation projects and extend certain mine reclamation liability protections, E2325 [20DE]
Minnesota: State government shutdown relative to budget process, H4592 [6JY], H4756 [8JY]
Mississippi: rejection of State constitutional amendment on fetal personhood, E2028 [10NO]
Money: repeal legal tender laws, prohibit taxation on certain coins and bullion, and repeal superfluous sections related to coinage (H.R. 1098), E483 [15MR]
Monuments and memorials: national monument designation funding, H1323, H1324 [18FE]
National Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Week: observance, E503 [16MR]
National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, E973 [27MY]
———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (H.R. 644), E190 [10FE]
———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and reestablish position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, H8936 [14DE]
———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (H.R. 1169), E513 [17MR]
Natural gas: restore State and local participation in the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals, H1257, H1258 [18FE]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (H.R. 1670), E779 [2MY]
NLRB: decision to issue complaint against Boeing Co., for moving production to non-union facility, H3119 [10MY], H3328-H3332 [23MY], H4282 [16JN], H4339 [21JN], H6199-H6206 [15SE], H8741 [13DE]
———maintain authority to prohibit any employer from outsourcing jobs overseas in violation of the National Labor Relations Act, H6213, H6214 [15SE]
———plan to bring lawsuits against several States regarding approval of State constitutional amendments protecting the right to secret ballots in any union election, H401 [24JA]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), H5503 [26JY], H5953 [7SE], H6086 [12SE], H6105, H6106 [13SE], H6185, H6198-H6215 [15SE], H6406 [22SE], H7836 [18NO], E1384 [21JY], E1443 [29JY], E1628 [14SE], E1663 [20SE]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), consideration (H. Res. 372), H6187-H6197 [15SE]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), motion to recommit, H6213, H6214 [15SE]
NOAA: establish a Working Waterfront Grant Program (H.R. 3109), H6568 [5OC], E1768 [5OC]
North Carolina: cost of upgrading Medicaid billing system, H8994 [15DE]
Oceans: improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research, E1173 [23JN]
Ohio: referendum on legislation prohibiting collective bargaining by public employees, E2027 [10NO]
———tribute to State designation of Rosa Parks Day, H7591 [15NO], E2051 [15NO]
Oklahoma: impact of Government regulations, H704 [11FE]
Outer Continental Shelf: preserve State authority over air quality protections for offshore drilling activities, H4407-H4409 [22JN], E1176 [23JN]
———prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coast of Oregon, H4410, H4411 [22JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions, H2580 [12AP]
———filing of lawsuits by States on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, H289, H290 [19JA]
———preserve exchange grants for States that apply for early innovator grants before a certain date, H2967-H2969 [3MY]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), H2952-H2969, H2977-H2982 [3MY], E801 [4MY]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), consideration (H. Res. 236), H2943-H2952 [3MY]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), motion to recommit, H2980 [3MY]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), H2282 [4AP], H2612, H2614, H2633-H2647 [13AP], E716 [14AP], E807 [4MY]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), consideration (H. Res. 219), H2624-H2632 [13AP]
———repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (H.R. 1217), motion to recommit, H2646 [13AP]
Pennsylvania: report on constituent work period, H3229 [12MY]
Pensions: protect government retirees, E98 [24JA]
Political campaigns: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (H.J. Res. 6), H492 [26JA]
———prohibit foreign influence, prevent Federal contractors from making expenditures, and establish additional spending disclosure requirements relative to Federal elections, H442 [25JA], H480, H487 [26JA], E2185 [6DE]
———require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H1107-H1111 [17FE], H3952 [2JN], H4707 [7JY]
Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (H.R. 220), E5, E11 [5JA]
Public lands: clarify application of National Environmental Policy Act regulations relative to congressionally authorized land exchanges, H7097, H7099 [26OC]
———designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (H.R. 3334), E1991 [3NO]
Public welfare programs: extend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2943), H6289-H6292 [21SE]
———reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3659), H8984-H8990 [15DE]
———require States to implement drug testing program for applicants and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 3193), E1864 [13OC]
———require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores, H8986-H8989 [15DE]
REAL ID Act: funding, H2791 [14AP], H3878 [1JN]
Refuse disposal: establish a time frame for bringing existing coal combustion residual surface impoundments into compliance with revised critieria for design, groundwater monitoring, and corrective actions, H6947, H6948 [14OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), H5954 [7SE], H6934-H6959 [14OC], H8278 [8DE], E1918 [24OC], E1944 [26OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), consideration (H. Res. 431), H6925-H6934 [14OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), motion to recommit, H6956, H6957 [14OC]
———provide Federal enforcement and inspection authority if EPA determines that a structure is in violation of a State coal combustion residuals permit program, H6949-H6951 [14OC]
———require State regulations for coal combustion residuals to meet a legal standard of protection to ensure human health and the environment are protected, H6937, H6946, H6947 [14OC]
———require States to notify the public and the EPA and offer the opportunity to comment before a State establishes a program to regulate coal combustion waste, H6948, H6949 [14OC]
Republican Party: tribute to wins in legislatures in Mississippi and Virginia, E2100 [18NO]
Rhode Island: legislation to allow same-sex marriage, E537 [29MR]
Roads and highways: encourage transportation right-of-way managers to adopt integrated vegetation management practices, including plantings of native forbs and grasses to provide habitats for pollinators (H.R. 2381), E1198 [24JN]
Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard, H3718 [26MY]
Schools: allow grants to high quality charter schools that do not include every subgroup of students classified as disadvantaged, H6003-H6005 [8SE]
———encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), H5958 [7SE], H5976, H5988-H6005 [8SE], H6105, H6119-H6123 [13SE], E1573 [9SE], E1620, E1622, E1628, E1634 [14SE]
———encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), consideration (H. Res. 392), H5979-H5988 [8SE]
———encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 2218), motion to recommit, H6121 [13SE]
———give priority in awarding grants to States that establish alternative charter school authorizers, H6000, H6001 [8SE]
———promote use of goods made in the U.S. for the construction and enhancement of charter schools, H5985, H5986 [8SE]
———provide that States receiving charter school grants require criminal background checks for charter school employees, H6121 [13SE]
———remove eligibility of State Governors to apply for Federal grant funding to oversee charter school operations, H6001 [8SE]
———require charter schools to demonstrate successful operation data for no less than three years to be eligible for expansion grants, H5999 [8SE]
———require charter schools to include in grant application a description of how the program would share best practices in instruction and professional development in science, math, technology, and engineering education, H5999, H6000 [8SE]
———support innovation in public education to prepare students to compete in the global economy, H5998 [8SE]
Securities: preserve State rights to enforce securities laws with respect to fraud, deceit, or unlawful conduct, H7306-H7308 [3NO]
Ships and vessels: increase State authority to impose more protective operational requirements on ballast water discharges from commercial vessels within State resource waters, H7345-H7348, H7372, H7373 [4NO], E2051 [15NO]
South Carolina: inauguration of State office holders, H206 [18JA]
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission: funding, H5014, H5015 [13JY], E1329 [14JY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H338, H340 [19JA], E105 [25JA]
Taxation: allow a deduction for expenses in connection with the trade or business of selling medical marijuana in accordance with State laws (H.R. 1985), E953 [25MY]
———allow taxpayer financing for local law enforcement security costs for political party conventions, H493 [26JA]
———extend the Build America Bonds program (H.R. 11), H646 [10FE], H812, H814 [15FE], H1917 [17MR], H5971 [8SE]
———make all veterans eligible for home loans under the veterans mortgage revenue bond program (H.R. 1595), E744 [15AP]
———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (H.R. 445), E112 [25JA]
———make taxes on marijuana and hemp, in States where such products are legal, comparable to taxes on alcohol and tobacco, H4957 [13JY]
———prohibit taxes on businesses located at an airport when such revenue is not used for airport purposes, H2199 [31MR]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (H.R. 2701), H7177 [1NO]
———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (H.R. 1439), E674 [8AP]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H1412 [1MR], H2221, H2229 [1AP], H2289 [4AP], H2303 [5AP], H2549 [8AP], H2674 [14AP], H4126 [14JN], H4464 [23JN], H5175 [19JY], H5293 [21JY], H5498 [26JY], H5880 [1AU], H6223 [15SE], H6393 [22SE], H7075 [26OC], H7728 [17NO], H7885-H7888 [18NO], H8113-H8117 [2DE], H9909-H9914 [16DE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts, H665 [10FE], H6354 [22SE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), H7021, H7022 [25OC], H7072, H7075 [26OC], H7137, H7139-H7143, H7145, H7148, H7151, H7152 [27OC], H7213 [2NO], H7267, H7282 [3NO], E1952 [27OC], E1967 [1NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), Senate amendment, H7635, H7639, H7643-H7661 [16NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), consideration (H. Res. 448), H7084-H7090 [26OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to recommit, H7149 [27OC]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (H.R. 1002), H7175-H7177 [1NO]
Texas Independence Day: observance, H1462 [2MR], E401, E402 [2MR], E1547 [7SE]
Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Alabama, H3795 [31MY]
———disaster assistance to Southern States, H3009 [4MY], H3066 [5MY], H3285 [13MY]
Transportation: change date for rescission of unobligated infrastructure funding, H1067 [16FE]
———infrastructure funding, H646 [10FE], H9800 [16DE], E258 [17FE]
———public transportation funding, H1063, H1064 [16FE]
———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]
Unemployment: reform compensation to promote work and job creation and allow forward funding of remaining Federal compensation funds (H.R. 1745), H3325, H3326 [23MY], H3421 [25MY], H3926 [2JN]
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act (H.R. 373), H711 [11FE]
Utah: convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (H.R. 686), H6470, H6471 [3OC]
Veterans: provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (H.R. 2853), H7640 [16NO]
Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections (H.R. 2084), E1018 [2JN]
———impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation, H5153, H5156, H5163 [19JY], H6868 [13OC], H7194-H7200 [1NO], H7216, H7219 [2NO], H7263, H7269 [3NO], H7589, H7593 [15NO], H7697-H7705 [16NO], H7942, H7988 [30NO], H8057 [1DE], H8144 [6DE], H8197, H8203 [7DE], E1308 [13JY], E1328, E1329 [14JY], E1975 [1NO], E2013, E2016 [4NO], E2090 [17NO]
———prohibit election officials from requiring individuals to provide photo identification as a condition of obtaining or casting a ballot or registering to vote in an election for Federal office (H.R. 3316), H7216 [2NO]
———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (H.R. 3317), H7216 [2NO]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 3145), E1815 [11OC]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4376 [22JN], H4956, H4963-H4995 [13JY], H7338 [4NO], E1319, E1322 [14JY], E1359 [19JY], E1370 [20JY]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), consideration (H. Res. 347), H4957-H4963 [13JY]
———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), motion to recommit, H4992-H4994 [13JY]
Wildfires: disaster assistance to Texas, H5960 [7SE], H6014 [9SE], H7079 [26OC]
Wisconsin: proposal to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, H1202 [18FE]
———tribute to State Senators' efforts to prevent legislation to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, E499 [16MR]
Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures, H2046 [30MR]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (S. 1005), S2998 [16MY]
Air pollution: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S1419 [9MR], S3073 [18MY], S6825, S6827 [20OC], S7309 [10NO]
Alaska: anniversary of transfer from Russia to U.S., S6646, S6693-S6698 [18OC]
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated stimulus funds and require that such funds be used for Federal budget deficit reduction (S. 391), S1519 [10MR]
Appalachian Development Highway System: allow a State to use toll credits toward the non-Federal share requirement for funds made available to carry out highway projects (S. 950), S2880, S2881 [11MY]
———complete construction (S. 1382), S4643 [18JY]
Armed Forces: assist States in providing counseling and reintegration services for members of Reserve components ordered to active duty, returning from such active duty, veterans, and their families, S8023 [30NO]
———assist States in providing counseling and reintegration services for members of Reserve components ordered to active duty, returning from such active duty, veterans, and their families (S. 1820), S7191 [8NO]
Bi-State Development Agency: grant congressional consent to an amendment to interstate compact between Missouri and Illinois extending maturity dates of issued bonds (S.J. Res. 22), S6007 [26SE], S8466 [8DE]
Budget: allocation of funds, S2079 [4AP]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 1832), S7233-S7238 [9NO], S7436-S7439 [15NO], S8446-S8448 [8DE]
Chesapeake Bay: EPA Chesapeake Bay Program funding, S1344 [8MR]
Children and youth: provide incentives for States to improve the well-being of children in the child welfare system through reforms and innovations, collaboration between agencies, and increased accountability (S. 1509), S5266 [2AU]
———reinstate Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (S. 195), S282 [26JA]
———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (S. 740), S2190-S2194 [6AP]
Clean Air Act: define next generation biofuel and allow States to opt out of corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuels standard (S. 1085), S3430 [26MY]
Climate: establish a Federal strategy to respond to impacts of climate change by protecting and conserving natural resources and encourage development of similar State and local adaptation plans, S8593, S8594 [14DE]
Collective bargaining: support rights of all workers, S5328 [6SE]
———support rights of all workers and call for an end to the recent attacks on workers, S2593, S2594 [3MY]
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (S. 1984), S8549 [13DE]
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorize release of records on investigation of aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on consumers (S. Res. 339), S8007 [29NO]
———authorize release of records on investigation of unauthorized charges on telephone bills (S. Res. 338), S8007 [29NO]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (S.J. Res. 33), S8463 [8DE]
———require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1483), S5255-S5259 [2AU]
Corps of Engineers: artificial crevassing of Birds Point levee in Missouri, S2639 [4MY]
Courts: delay effective date for creation of new judgeships until after next Presidential election, S7061 [2NO]
Credit: empower States to set the maximum annual percentage rates applicable to consumer credit transactions (S. 1829), S7193 [8NO]
Crime: prohibit public officials from engaging in undisclosed self-dealing (S. 995), S2955 [12MY]
———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 1241), S3975 [21JN]
Dakota Territory: anniversary of formation, S861 [17FE]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (S. 598), S1753, S1754 [16MR], S4482 [11JY]
Delaware Day: observance, S8405, S8406 [7DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Emergency Watershed Program funding and Emergency Conservation Program State application backlog reduction funding, S6753 [19OC], S6843 [20OC]
Dept. of Education: assist in coordination among science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) efforts in States and strengthen capacity of schools to prepare students in such fields (S. 619), S1836 [17MR]
———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]
———establish a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps program (S. 758), S2382, S2383 [12AP]
———establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (S. 1654), S6093 [4OC]
———establish expanded learning time initiatives (S. 851), S2529 [14AP]
———improve academic content standards for physical education (S. 576), S1678 [15MR]
———modify the High School Graduation Initiative (School Dropout Prevention Program) (S. 1495), S5263 [2AU]
———provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (S. 1240), S3972 [21JN]
———provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (S. 1614), S8456 [8DE]
———provide grants to States for repair, renovation, and construction of elementary and secondary schools (S. 902), S2740 [5MY]
———provide grants to States to ensure that students complete the middle grades prepared for success in high school and postsecondary endeavors (S. 833), S2520 [14AP]
———provide incentives to implement reforms and strategies designed to improve outcomes for all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps among subgroups of students (S. 844), S2523 [14AP]
———provide States and local educational agencies with maximum flexibility in using certain Federal education funds (S. 1569), S5641, S5642, S5648 [15SE], S5735 [20SE]
Dept. of Energy: establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (S. 828), S2517 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: provide protections for consumers against excessive, unjustified, or unfairly discriminatory increases in insurance premium rates (S. 137), S204-S206 [25JA]
———renew authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs (S. 1013), S3057, S3058 [17MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: disaster response fund funding, S1579 [14MR]
———protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (S. 1399), S4804 [21JY]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S6585 [17OC]
———Community Development Block Grant Program funding to assist in flood recovery efforts, S7061 [2NO]
Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S7694 [17NO]
———Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funding, S637 [10FE], S8723 [16DE]
———establish a grant program to benefit victims of sex trafficking (S. 596), S1752 [16MR]
———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]
———protect crime victims' rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 250), S418-S420 [1FE]
———provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (S. 517), S1503 [9MR]
———reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (S. 639), S1846 [17MR]
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 comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads (S. 898), S2737 [5MY]
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: tribute to DREAM Sabbath events recognizing achievements of immigrant students seeking legal status in the U.S., S5938 [23SE], S6855 [20OC]
Disasters: provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by Southern severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (S. 1205), S3810 [15JN]
Dona Ana County, NM: exchange certain land conveyed to the county for airport purposes, S623 [8FE]
Economic Development Administration: disaster relief grants funding, S6752 [19OC], S6843 [20OC]
———increase Federal share of grants made to areas impacted by disasters and severe economic distress, S3586 [8JN]
———provide GAO oversight over grant awarding and distribution process, S3805 [15JN]
Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention, S7327 [10NO]
———require a certain percentage of competitive grant funding for first responder employment stabilization goes to rural communities, S6830 [20OC]
Education: allow States to establish college- and career-readiness goals, identify lowest-peforming schools, establish teacher licensure and certification requirements, and reduce paperwork (S. 1571), S5641, S5642 [15SE]
———assist State and local educational agencies to prepare, train, and recruit effective teachers and principals (S. 1567), S5641 [15SE]
———improve calculation, reporting, and accountability for high school graduation rates (S. 767), S2277 [7AP]
———improve early education, including early English proficiency education (S. 1722), S6604 [17OC]
———provide flexibility and improvements in elementary and secondary education (S. 280), S549 [3FE]
———reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (S. 1370), S4611 [14JY]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 29), S7007 [1NO]
Electric power: allow transfer of rate-setting authority for small renewable energy projects from FERC to States (S. 1491), S5261 [2AU]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations, S6717-S6724 [19OC], S7349-S7351 [10NO]
———improve waiver authority available to State and local agencies relative to statutory or regulatory requirements (S. 1568), S5641 [15SE]
Employment: incentivize establishment and provide States with temporary financing of short-time compensation programs (S. 1333), S4397 [6JY]
EPA: codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule, S7316 [10NO]
———codify and delay implementation of and compliance dates for the cross-State air pollution rule (S. 1815), S7157 [7NO]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants, S7176 [8NO]
———delay implementation of rules on maximum achievable control technology and cross-State air pollution produced by powerplants (S. 1833), S7328-S7330 [10NO], S7593 [16NO], S8701 [16DE]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), S7108 [3NO], S7181 [8NO], S7250, S7280, S7285-S7287 [9NO]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), motion to proceed, S7309-S7324, S7326, S7328, S7352, S7353 [10NO]
———disapprove rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, S7141 [3NO]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (H.R. 1633), S8492 [12DE], S8493 [13DE]
———establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard for coarse particulate matter and limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in certain areas (S. 1528), S5460, S5461 [8SE], S5659 [15SE]
———finalized rule relative to cap on cross-State air pollution produced by powerplant smokestacks in upwind States, S4443, S4448 [7JY]
———implement rule relating to mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act to prevent air pollution which causes numerous adverse health effects, S7322 [10NO]
———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (H.R. 2401), S7176 [8NO]
———require provision of sufficient time by States to comply with certain air pollution rules and delay compliance deadlines to allow States to develop implementation plans (S. 1805), S7135 [3NO]
Families and domestic relations: strengthen families' engagement in the education of their children (S. 941), S2842 [10MY]
Federal aid programs: establish a Federal loan program for States to provide for teacher and first responder employment stabilization, S6832 [20OC]
———prohibit use of Federal grants or awards to pay off Federal loans, S6846 [20OC]
Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (S.J. Res. 12), S2956 [12MY]
———prohibit State bailouts by the Federal Government (S. Res. 188), S3375 [26MY]
FEMA: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, S8723 [16DE]
———Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, S2488 [14AP]
Financial literacy: require financial literacy and economic education counseling for student borrowers (S. 1260), S4040 [23JN]
Firearms: Executive order to require Southwest border States to report purchases of two or more of certain rifles during a certain time period, S5240 [2AU]
———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (S. 1249), S4029 [22JN]
Firefighters: tribute to efforts to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the U.S. (S. Res. 229), S4458 [7JY]
Floods: assessment of damage and disaster assistance in Arkansas, S2821-S2823 [10MY], S3149 [19MY]
———disaster assistance to Montana, S3946 [21JN]
———disaster assistance to Tennessee, S2568 [2MY], S2826 [10MY]
———disaster assistance to Vermont, S5761 [20SE], S6030 [3OC], S6980, S6986 [1NO], S7430 [15NO]
Florida: passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, S2759 [9MY], S8724 [16DE]
Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (S. 375), S2556 [14AP]
Government regulations: facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), S7092 [2NO], S7094, S7095 [3NO], S7587-S7589 [16NO]
———facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), motion to proceed, S7095, S7104, S7106-S7113, S7116 [3NO]
———facilitate job creation by reducing regulatory uncertainty and providing for rational evaluation of regulations, State and local flexibility, and infrastructure spending (S. 1786), unanimous-consent agreement, S7058 [2NO]
Gulf of Mexico: provide for a comprehensive restoration plan (S. 862), S2536 [14AP]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1140), S3448 [26MY]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1400), S6366-S6368 [11OC]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 861), S2534, S2535 [14AP]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 675), S1978 [30MR]
Health: delay implementation of health reform laws until there is a final resolution in pending lawsuits, S1784, S1787, S1788 [17MR]
Hunger: tribute to Senate Hunger Caucus Hour for Hunger initiative highlighting national, State, and local efforts to address food insecurity, S8696 [16DE]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S2884-S2886 [11MY], S3160-S3162 [19MY], S3406 [26MY], S3668 [9JN], S3766 [14JN], S3910, S3911 [20JN], S3953 [21JN], S4192 [29JN], S4833 [22JY], S5738 [20SE], S5938 [23SE], S6855 [20OC], S7052, S7058-S7060 [2NO], S8348 [6DE], S8448 [8DE]
———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (S. 638), S1846 [17MR]
———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 332), S684 [14FE], S5472 [9SE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: ensure States use certain teacher employment stabilization funds for special education, S6830 [20OC]
Insurance: establish a program to provide guarantees for debt issued by State catastrophe insurance programs to assist in financial recovery from natural catastrophes (S. 637), S1845 [17MR]
Kansas: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 33), S347 [27JA]
Labor unions: proposal to eliminate collective bargaining rights for most public employees, S1184 [3MR], S2079-S2081 [4AP]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S6339 [6OC], S6481, S6482 [13OC]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (S. 657), S1899 [28MR], S8723 [16DE]
———tribute to officers from Alaska killed in the line of duty, S3045 [17MY]
———tribute to officers from Louisiana killed in the line of duty, S3044 [17MY]
LIHEAP: provide level funding (S. 1961), S8417 [7DE], S8569 [14DE]
Medicaid: establish a demonstration project to encourage the provision of community-based services to disabled individuals, S6909 [31OC]
———impact of increased funding obligations on States, S1774 [17MR], S8670 [15DE]
———improve the State plan amendment option for providing home and community-based services, S6909 [31OC]
———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage, S6909 [31OC]
———reform, S2483 [14AP], S2906 [12MY], S3330 [25MY], S3717-S3719 [13JN], S4116, S4118 [27JN], S4907 [26JY]
———require approval of waivers relative to State provider taxes that exempt certain retirement communities (S. 1101), S3436 [26MY]
———restore eligibility for citizens of the Freely Associated States (S. 1504), S5264 [2AU]
Medicare: adjust wage index determination for certain hospitals near State borders to ensure they are treated in the same manner as nearby facilities in other States (S. 1242), S3975 [21JN]
———ensure equitable reimbursement for all rural States, S56 [5JA]
———reform, S3741, S3746 [14JN], S3787, S3791-S3793 [15JN], S3851, S3877 [16JN], S3981 [22JN], S4112 [27JN], S4185 [29JN]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse, S4372 [6JY]
———prevent misuse, overutilization, and trafficking of prescription drugs by limiting access to such drugs by high-risk beneficiaries (S. 882), S6592 [17OC]
Mining and mineral resources: clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (S. 897), S2737 [5MY], S7091 [2NO]
Montpelier, VT: rally of medical students in support of Vermont implementing a Medicare for All Single Payer health care system, S1929 [29MR]
National Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7695 [17NO], S7887-S7891, S7896-S7898, S7902, S7903 [28NO], S7983 [29NO], S8131 [1DE], S8596 [14DE], S8652 [15DE]
———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (S. 242), S365 [31JA]
———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (S. 1893), S7708 [17NO]
———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response, S7902, S7903 [28NO], S8131 [1DE], S8626, S8627, S8651, S8652 [15DE]
———empower, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (S. 1025), S3173 [19MY]
———provide that the basic housing allowance is not reduced when a member transitions between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in active service, S8115, S8116 [1DE]
National Guard Youth Challenge Program: prohibit expansion or operation of District of Columbia National Guard Youth Challenge Program in Anne Arundel County, MD, S7687 [17NO]
National objectives: streamline Federal regulations, attract business investment, bring cutting-edge research to the marketplace, attract and retain entrepreneurial talent, and encourage pro-growth State and local policies, S6483 [13OC]
Nevada: anniversary of statehood, S6897 [31OC]
NLRB: decision to issue complaint against Boeing Co., for moving production to non-union facility, S2590-S2593 [3MY], S2644 [4MY], S2703-S2706 [5MY], S2851, S2859-S2861 [11MY], S2934 [12MY], S3007 [17MY], S3148 [19MY], S3412 [26MY], S3801 [15JN], S4045 [23JN], S4145 [28JN], S8057 [30NO]
———preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business, S2590-S2593 [3MY], S2644 [4MY]
———preserve Federal protection of State right-to-work laws and clarify employer right to decide where to do business (S. 964), S2934 [12MY], S3412 [26MY], S3674 [9JN]
———prohibit from ordering any employer to close, relocate, or transfer employment under any circumstance (H.R. 2587), S5693 [15SE], S5699, S5705 [16SE]
No Child Left Behind Act: reform, S2007-S2009 [31MR], S5641-S5644, S5648-S5650 [15SE], S5874-S5876 [22SE], S6571 [17OC], S6654-S6656 [18OC], S6717-S6724 [19OC], S7349-S7351 [10NO]
North Dakota: impact of implementation of State energy policy on creation of a national energy policy, S1619 [15MR]
———implementation of State economic policy practices which promote growth, foster job creation, and lower taxes, S2226 [7AP]
NSF: include public institutions of higher education in the definition of a micro entity in eligible Office of Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) jurisdictions, S1324 [7MR], S1362 [8MR]
Nuclear energy: 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]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S6701 [19OC], S6789 [20OC], S7042 [2NO]
Oceans: address marine degradation to promote healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems, S4543 [13JY]
Ohio: referendum on legislation prohibiting collective bargaining by public employees, S4353 [6JY], S7347 [10NO], S8723 [16DE]
Oregon: anniversary of Oregon Air National Guard, S2346 [8AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers (S. 248), S417 [1FE], S619 [7FE]
———allow States to opt out of certain provisions, S402 [1FE]
———allow States to opt out of certain provisions (S. 244), S608-S610 [7FE], S775 [16FE], S1101-S1103 [2MR], S1713 [16MR]
———repeal mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 1213), S2695 [4MY], S2702 [5MY]
———U.S. district court rulings on constitutionality of federally-imposed mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance, S371-S377, S391 [1FE], S444 [2FE]
Pensions: prohibit Federal bailout of State and local government employee pension or other post-employment benefit plans and encourage reform of such plans, S1808 [17MR]
Political campaigns: proposed Executive order to require Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, S2852 [11MY]
Power resources: electricity and gasoline price levels, S3304 [25MY]
———expand biofuels market by requiring a certain percentage of new auto sales be flex fuel vehicles, increase number of blender pumps, and authorize renewable fuel pipeline loan guarantees (S. 187), S239 [25JA], S2708 [5MY]
Privacy: require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (S. 1408), S4846 [22JY]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (S. Res. 128), S2091 [4AP], S2553 [14AP]
Public welfare programs: extend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2943), S5932 [23SE]
Real estate: require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (S. 489), S1232, S1235 [3MR]
Refuse disposal: facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (H.R. 2273), S6621 [17OC], S6623 [18OC]
———facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels (S. 1751), S6876 [20OC]
Rhode Island: add to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (S. 1371), S4612 [14JY]
Roads and highways: protect States that have in effect laws or orders with respect to pay-to-play reform (S. 994), S2954 [12MY]
———reauthorize additional contract authority to maintain certain State and county roads used by school buses in and around Indian reservations (S. 885), S2688 [4MY]
Schools: improve high schools and raise graduation rates while ensuring rigorous standards and develop and implement effective school models for struggling students and dropouts (S. 1177), S3693 [9JN]
———improve public charter schooling by addressing quality issues (S. 686), S2751 [5MY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (S. 1231), S3926 [20JN]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize, S6831 [20OC]
———reauthorize (S. 1692), S6465, S6466 [12OC]
Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (S. 1263), S4096 [23JN]
Social Security: prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 454), S1140 [2MR]
———repeal Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements (S. 868), S2725, S2726 [5MY]
Stewart, Helen J.: tribute to dedication of statue at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, S8063 [30NO]
Supreme Court: decision to hear Maxwell-Jolly v. Independent Living Center of Southern California challenging supremacy clause requiring States to comply with duly enacted Federal laws, S2574 [2MY]
Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (S. 755), S2268 [7AP]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S8774 [17DE]
———make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (S. 80), S186 [25JA]
———promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (S. 971), S2941 [12MY]
———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (S. 1452), S5073 [29JY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts, S1802, S1803 [17MR], S3651 [9JN]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), S6899, S6927 [31OC], S6931 [1NO], S7150 [7NO], S7229, S7230, S7238, S7263-S7281, S7284, S7287 [9NO], S7307, S7326-S7328, S7330-S7346 [10NO], S7395 [14NO], S7422 [15NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), motion to proceed, S7141 [3NO], S7145, S7151 [7NO], S7163, S7164, S7173, S7182 [8NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), unanimous-consent agreement, S7183 [8NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), unanimous-consent request, S6839 [20OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), S6622 [17OC], S6623 [18OC], S6912 [31OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), motion to proceed, S6753 [19OC], S6790, S6810-S6813, S6832, S6836-S6841, S6851 [20OC]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State and local government contracts (S. 1726), unanimous-consent agreement, S6839 [20OC]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (S. 543), S1550 [10MR]
Texas: independence anniversary, S1114 [2MR]
Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Joplin, MO, S5396 [8SE]
———disaster assistance to Southern States, S2761 [9MY]
———disaster assistance to Tennessee, S3488 [6JN]
Transportation: infrastructure funding, S822 [17FE]
Trucking industry: establish a commercial truck safety program (S. 1450), S5072 [29JY]
Unemployment: encourage States to allow individuals receiving extended or emergency unemployment compensation to utilize such benefits for self-employment assistance (S. 1826), S7192 [8NO]
———provide assistance to employers and States and improve long-term solvency of unemployment compensation program (S. 386), S885 [17FE]
———reform compensation to promote work and job creation and allow forward funding of remaining Federal compensation funds (S. 904), S2743 [5MY], S3002 [16MY]
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act: ensure that actions taken by regulatory agencies are subject to such Act, S4476 [11JY], S6158 [5OC]
———extend to independent agencies exempt from cost-benefit rules, S3606 [8JN], S3657 [9JN]
———require agencies assess potential effects of new regulations on job creation, S3606 [8JN], S3657 [9JN]
Veterans: ensure access to services in at least one Dept. of Veterans Affairs full-service hospital in their State or comparable contract services in the State (S. 910), S2779, S2780 [9MY]
Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ``voter suppression'' legislation, S5446 [8SE], S6981 [1NO], S8724 [16DE]
Water: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), S4621 [14JY], S4623 [18JY]
Wildfires: disaster assistance to Texas, S5426, S5446 [8SE]
Reports
Biennial Report of the Texas Department of Insurance to the 82d Legislature: Mike Geeslin, Texas Dept. of Insurance, H279-H282 [19JA]
Loosening Restrictions on the Carrying of Concealed Guns in Public Does Not Improve Public Safety: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (excerpt), H7600 [15NO]
Overview—Voting Law Changes in 2012: Brennan Center for Justice, New York University School of Law, E2017 [4NO]
Reports filed
Border Enforcement Security Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 915) (H. Rept. 112-268), H7396 [4NO]
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1439) (H. Rept. 112-257), H6987 [21OC]
Clarify That Uncertified States and Indian Tribes Have Authority To Use Payments for Noncoal Reclamation Projects and Acid Mine Remediation Programs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 897) (S. Rept. 112-63), S5338 [6SE]
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2018) (H. Rept. 112-139), H4792 [8JY]
Consideration of H.R. 674, Repeal Withholding Tax on Federal, State, and Local Government Contracts: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 448) (H. Rept. 112-261), H7068 [25OC]
Consideration of H.R. 822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 112-283), H7577 [14NO]
Consideration of H.R. 1213, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Mandatory Funding Provided to States To Establish American Health Benefit Exchanges Repeal: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 236) (H. Rept. 112-70), H2933 [2MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1217, Prevention and Public Health Fund Repeal: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 219) (H. Rept. 112-61), H2602 [12AP]
Consideration of H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 487) (H. Rept. 112-317), H8259 [7DE]
Consideration of H.R. 1904, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 112-258), H7007 [24OC]
Consideration of H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 347) (H. Rept. 112-144), H4944 [12JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act and H.R. 1892, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 392) (H. Rept. 112-200), H5963 [7SE]
Consideration of H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 431) (H. Rept. 112-244), H6852 [12OC]
Consideration of H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 406) (H. Rept. 112-213), H6271 [20SE]
Consideration of H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 372) (H. Rept. 112-183), H5579 [26JY]
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 Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Personal Responsibility Education Programs Funding Conversion to Authorization of Appropriations: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1215) (H. Rept. 112-63), H2932 [2MY]
Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2218) (H. Rept. 112-178), H5398 [22JY]
Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1633) (H. Rept. 112-316), H8186 [6DE]
Federal Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1550) (H. Rept. 112-293), H7898 [22NO]
Grant Congressional Consent to an Amendment to Interstate Compact Between Missouri and Illinois Extending Maturity Dates of Issued Bonds: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 70) (H. Rept. 112-259), H7068 [25OC]
Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2076) (H. Rept. 112-186), H5780 [29JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 2076), S7701 [17NO]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1793), S7701 [17NO]
Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits, and Services (JOBS) Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1745) (H. Rept. 112-87), H3341 [23MY]
Montana Mineral Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1158) (H. Rept. 112-299), H8074 [1DE]
National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 657), S5458 [8SE]
National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 822) (H. Rept. 112-277), H7405 [10NO]
Natural Resources Management Planning Improvement for State-Owned Facilities Used for National Defense: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1670) (H. Rept. 112-175), H5372 [21JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Mandatory Funding Provided to States To Establish American Health Benefit Exchanges Repeal: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1213) (H. Rept. 112-65), H2932 [2MY]
Prevention and Public Health Fund Repeal: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1217) (H. Rept. 112-57), H2575 [11AP]
Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2587) (H. Rept. 112-179), H5488 [25JY]
Public Service Recognition Week: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 128), S2505 [14AP]
Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2719) (H. Rept. 112-321), H8317 [8DE]
Repeal Withholding Tax on Federal, State, and Local Government Contracts: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 674) (H. Rept. 112-253), H6982 [18OC]
Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourists Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 112-100), S8460 [8DE]
Respect for Marriage Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 598), S7366 [10NO]
Second Chance Act Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1231), S4802 [21JY]
Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 112-246), H6975 [14OC]
State and Local Funding Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2445) (H. Rept. 112-180), H5488 [25JY]
Strengthening Investigations of Sex Offenders and Missing Children Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1792), S8148 [1DE]
Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1021) (H. Rept. 112-152), H5238 [19JY]
———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1821), S8679 [15DE]
Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2401) (H. Rept. 112-208), H6230 [15SE]
Utah National Guard Readiness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 686) (H. Rept. 112-163), H5284 [20JY]
Wireless Tax Fairness Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1002) (H. Rept. 112-188), H5780 [29JY]
Resolutions by organizations
Exempt Native American sacred and cultural sites from proposal to extract mineral resources in southeast Arizona exchange of Federal and non-Federal land: All Indian Pueblo Council, H7095 [26OC]
———Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, Inc., H7094 [26OC]
———Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, H7094 [26OC]
———National Congress of American Indians, H7094 [26OC]
North Carolina Veterans Park Dedication: North Carolina Senate, E474 [14MR]
Remove the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species and restore management to the States: Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, S478 [2FE]
Rosa Parks Day: Ohio General Assembly, E2051 [15NO]
Statements
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act: Executive Office of the President, H4967 [13JY]
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: Executive Office of the President, H6941 [14OC]
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Richard Graham, Metropolitan Washington, DC, Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, S4835 [22JY]
———Simone Campbell, NETWORK (organization), S4834 [22JY]
Equitable Medicare Reimbursement for All Rural States: Senator Grassley, S57-S59 [5JA]
Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act: Several College and University Professors, H6206-H6209 [15SE]
Repeal Withholding Tax on Federal, State, and Local Government Contracts: Executive Office of the President, H7142 [27OC]
Support for Vermont Implementing a Medicare for All Single Payer Health Care System: Several Medical Students, S1929 [29MR]
Summaries
Allow States to Establish College- and Career-Readiness Goals, Identify Lowest-Performing Schools, Establish State Teacher Licensure and Certification Requirements, and Reduce Paperwork (S. 1571), S5645 [15SE]
Empowering Local Educational Decisionmaking Act (S. 1569), S5645 [15SE]
Healthy Indiana Plan, H1432 [1MR]
Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act (S. 1483), S5259 [2AU]
State Innovation Pilot Act (S. 1568), S5646 [15SE]
Teacher and Principal Improvement Act (S. 1567), S5645 [15SE]
Tables
Average retail price of energy, H1287 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior Payments in Lieu of Taxes program State payment results, H1276 [18FE]
Education funds awarded and jobs created by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, E1357 [19JY]
Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP) State allocations—October 2010, H1735 [11MR]
Estimated State-by-State impact of Federal Pell Grant program funding reduction, H1026 [16FE]
Income tax filers reporting unemployment compensation and adjusted gross income of $1,000,000 or more, S2170 [6AP]
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) State program status, H4976 [13JY]
Number of homes vacant 90 days or more by State, H1888 [16MR]
Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 1194, Dept. of HHS renewal of authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs, H3785 [31MY]
State-by-State estimated impact of increasing business meal tax deductibility from 50% to 80%, S2744 [5MY]
Summary by State of projects on hold due to immediate needs financing decision, S5520 [13SE]
Transportation funds awarded and jobs created by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, H5294 [21JY]
Testimonies
Elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a Position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Senator Rockefeller, S7695 [17NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 219, consideration of H.R. 1217, Prevention and Public Health Fund repeal, H2624 [13AP]
H. Res. 236, consideration of H.R. 1213, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges repeal, H2943 [3MY]
H. Res. 347, consideration of H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, H4958 [13JY]
H. Res. 372, consideration of H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act, H6187 [15SE]
H. Res. 392, consideration of H.R. 2218, Empowering Parents Through Quality Charter Schools Act and H.R. 1892, intelligence services appropriations, H5979 [8SE]
H. Res. 406, consideration of H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act, H6360 [22SE]
H. Res. 431, consideration of H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H6925 [14OC]
H. Res. 444, consideration of H.R. 1904, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H7036 [25OC]
H. Res. 448, consideration of H.R. 2576, modify calculation of modified adjusted gross income for eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs and H.R. 674, repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts, H7084 [26OC]
H. Res. 463, consideration of H.R. 822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, H7593 [15NO]
H. Res. 487, consideration of H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H8267 [8DE]
H.R. 674, repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts, H7139 [27OC]
H.R. 686, Utah National Guard Readiness Act, H6470 [3OC]
H.R. 1002, Wireless Tax Fairness Act, H7175 [1NO]
H.R. 1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act, H8165 [6DE]
H.R. 1194, Dept. of HHS renewal of authority to approve demonstration projects designed to test innovative strategies in State child welfare programs, H3784 [31MY]
H.R. 1213, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act mandatory funding provided to States to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges repeal, H2961 [3MY]
H.R. 1633, Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act, H8282 [8DE]
H.R. 1904, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H7100-H7102 [26OC]
H.R. 2018, Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, H4974 [13JY]
H.R. 2076, Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act, H6046 [12SE]
H.R. 2189, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H6244 [20SE]
H.R. 2273, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H6943-H6945 [14OC]
H.R. 2401, Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act, H6419 [23SE]
H.R. 2587, Protecting Jobs From Government Interference Act, H6198 [15SE]
H.R. 2719, Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act, H8949 [14DE]
H.R. 2943, Short-Term TANF Extension Act, H6289 [21SE]
H.R. 3659, Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act, H8984 [15DE]
S. 5, Reform America's Schools To Educate the Leaders of the Future Act, S129 [25JA]
S. 80, make permanent the tax deduction of State and local general sales taxes, S187 [25JA]
S. 137, Health Insurance Rate Review Act, S206 [25JA]
S. 187, Biofuels Market Expansion Act, S239-S241 [25JA]
S. 248, Empowering States to Innovate Act, S417 [1FE]
S. 250, Dept. of Justice crime victims' rights protection and DNA-related grant programs reauthorization, S420-S423 [1FE]
S. 386, Unemployment Insurance Solvency Act, S885-S887 [17FE]
S. 462, Elder Abuse Victims Act, S1143 [2MR]
S. 489, Preserving Homes and Communities Act, S1233-S1235 [3MR]
S. 576, Fitness Integrated With Teaching Kids (FIT Kids) Act, S1678-S1680 [15MR]
S. 638, SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act, S1846 [17MR]
S. 639, State Criminal Alien Assistance Program reauthorization, S1846 [17MR]
S. 675, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act, S1979-S1984 [30MR]
S. 740, revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies, S2190-S2192 [6AP]
S. 767, Every Student Counts Act, S2278-S2281 [7AP]
S. 828, Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act, S2517 [14AP]
S. 844, Race to the Top Act, S2523-S2525 [14AP]
S. 862, Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery, Restoration, and Resiliency Act, S2536-S2539 [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. 897, clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs, S2737 [5MY], S7092 [2NO]
S. 902, School Building Fairness Act, S2741-S2743 [5MY]
S. 910, Veterans Health Equity Act, S2780 [9MY]
S. 919, Successful, Safe, and Healthy Students Act, S2794-S2797 [9MY]
S. 941, Family Engagement in Education Act, S2842-S2847 [10MY]
S. 950, allow a State to use toll credits toward the non-Federal share requirement for funds made available to carry out Appalachian Development Highway System highway projects, S2881 [11MY]
S. 952, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, S2886-S2889 [11MY]
S. 964, Job Protection Act, S2936 [12MY]
S. 994, State Ethics Law Protection Act, S2954 [12MY]
S. 995, Public Officials Accountability Act, S2955 [12MY]
S. 1005, Parental Notification and Intervention Act, S2998 [16MY]
S. 1025, National Guard Empowerment and State-National Defense Integration Act, S3173-S3175 [19MY]
S. 1192, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act, S3774-S3776 [14JN]
S. 1230, Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act, S3896 [16JN]
S. 1231, Second Chance Act reauthorization, S3926-S3930 [20JN]
S. 1240, Dept. of Education grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes, S3973 [21JN]
S. 1249, Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act, S4029 [22JN]
S. 1260, College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S4032 [22JN]
S. 1333, Layoff Prevention Act, S4398-S4400 [6JY]
S. 1371, Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act, S4612 [14JY]
S. 1399, Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act, S4804 [21JY]
S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act, S4847-S4849 [22JY]
S. 1452, Main Street Fairness Act, S5073-S5076 [29JY]
S. 1504, Medicaid Restoration for Citizens of Freely Associated States Act, S5264 [2AU]
S. 1654, Growth to Excellence Act, S6093-S6095 [4OC]
S. 1726, Withholding Tax Relief Act, S6604 [17OC]
S. 1832, Marketplace Fairness Act, S7296 [9NO]
S. 1884, School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act, S7704 [17NO]
S. 1893, National Guard Technician Equity Act, S7709 [17NO]
S. 1961, LIHEAP Protection Act, S8417 [7DE]
S. Res. 33, Kansas statehood anniversary, S342, S347 [27JA]
S. Res. 99, oppose ratification of U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child based on incompatibility with the U.S. Constitution, sovereignty, and the independence of families, S1566 [10MR]
S. Res. 128, Public Service Recognition Week, S2091 [4AP], S2553 [14AP]
S. Res. 182, express condolences to victims of storms and tornadoes in Southern States, commend resiliency of people, and commit to relief and recovery efforts, S2957, S2970 [12MY]
S. Res. 188, prohibit State bailouts by the Federal Government, S3112 [18MY]
S. Res. 229, tribute to efforts to contain numerous wildfires that have affected thousands of people throughout the U.S., S4455, S4458 [7JY]
S. Res. 338, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) release of records on investigation of unauthorized charges on telephone bills authorization, S7997, S8007 [29NO]
S. Res. 339, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) release of records on investigation of aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on consumers authorization, S7997, S8007 [29NO]
S.J. Res. 22, grant congressional consent to an amendment to interstate compact between Missouri and Illinois extending maturity dates of Bi-State Development Agency bonds, S4161 [28JN], S6007 [26SE], S8466 [8DE], H8169 [6DE]
S.J. Res. 29, constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections, S7008 [1NO]
Tributes
McWherter, Ned R., S2077 [4AP]