HUTCHISON, KAY BAILEY (a Senator from Texas)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3992 [12JN]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S243, S270, S273 [1FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6951 [27NO], S7071, S7072, S7100, S7121 [28NO], S7224 [29NO], S7329 [3DE], S7402 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), S3609, S3640 [24MY]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 6586), S8608, S8609 [31DE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 1335), S4733, S4777 [29JN]

FDA: revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and medical devices and establish user-fee programs for generic drugs and biosimilars (S. 3187), S3455 [22MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2497 [18AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S573, S582 [13FE], S700, S707, S794, S797 [15FE], S861 [16FE], S924 [17FE]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (S. 114), S8551, S8555, S8556 [30DE]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts and other tax relief for families making less than a certain annual income and provide alternative minimum tax relief (S. 3412), S5309 [24JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4827, S4829 [10JY], S4894, S4896 [11JY], S5048 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5141 [18JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5401, S5402 [25JY], S5495, S5507, S5522, S5532, S5544, S5556, S5568, S5572, S5575, S5579, S5591, S5603 [26JY], S5748, S5760 [31JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2865 [26AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP]

Articles and editorials

Cyber Hill Battle—Searching for a Common Sense Defense Against a ‘‘Digital Pearl Harbor’’, Wall Street Journal, S5910 [2AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abdnor, James: tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3631 [24MY]

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 3290), S4151 [13JN]

Adoption: express importance of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family for all children and recognize that adoption promotes greater stability than long-term institutionalization or foster care (see S. Res. 378), S699 [15FE]

American Battle Monuments Commission: provide for ongoing maintenance of Clark Veterans Cemetery in the Philippines (see S. 2320), S2929 [7MY]

American Red Cross: tribute to women who served in Clubmobiles during World War II (see S. Res. 471), S3516 [23MY]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 3434), S5381 [25JY]

Armed Forces: award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. (see S. 2885), S2966 [8MY]

——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see S. Con. Res. 48), S6065 [10SE]

——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see S. 3526), S6627 [21SE]

——— provide flexible spending accounts for military families (see S. 387), S4725 [28JN]

Aurora, CO: condemn movie theater shootings and express condolences for victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Con. Res. 53), S5304 [24JY]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see S. 1956), S4151 [13JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 43), S5305 [24JY]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2824 [26AP]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 3567), S6454 [19SE]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (see S. 2151), S1194 [1MR] (see S. 3342), S4674 [27JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2041), S163 [30JA]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 881), S2546 [19AP]

Courts: require the attorney for the Government to disclose favorable information to the defendant in criminal prosecutions brought by the U.S. (see S. 2197), S1734 [15MR]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service (see S. 1728), S4822 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process (see S. 3646), S7040 [28NO]

——— limit increases in certain costs of health care services under departmental health care programs (see S. 3203), S4726 [28JN]

Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 3173), S3129 [14MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2366), S2731 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see S. 2043), S262 [1FE]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S3280 [17MY]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1440), S1460 [7MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry (see S. 3250), S6547 [20SE]

——— support appointment of an independent special counsel to investigate leaked intelligence information on covert operations (see S. Res. 489), S4152 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 3078), S3785 [6JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule relative to U.S. bank reporting requirements relative to interest on deposits paid to nonresident aliens (see S.J. Res. 40), S3174 [15MY] (see S.J. Res. 46), S4725 [28JN]

——— prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see S. 3612), S6625 [21SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 260), S6745 [13NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S4725 [28JN]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 500), S4368 [20JN]

EPA: require regional administrators to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate (see S. 3053), S3042 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 2096), S494 [9FE]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S4822 [10JY]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2160), S2547 [19AP]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 2213), S4300 [19JN]

Foreign policy: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 3477), S5870 [1AU]

Foreign trade: allow public-private partnerships to fund additional staffing and alternative financing for infrastructure improvements at land border ports of entry (see S. 3279), S3838 [7JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 202), S6271 [12SE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S44 [23JA]

Glenn, John: anniversary of first manned orbital mission for NASA (see S. Res. 377), S699 [15FE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (see S. Res. 609), S7459 [5DE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. Res. 543), S6065 [10SE]

Health: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 17), S2968 [8MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 582), S6626 [21SE]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting (see S. 2234), S6064 [10SE]

Inouye, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S8138 [18DE]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see S. Res. 504), S4460 [25JN]

Internet: promote a global Internet free from government control and preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model currently in effect (see S. Con. Res. 50), S4951 [12JY]

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6546 [20SE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S3631 [24MY] (see S. Res. 380), S850 [16FE]

——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1194 [1MR]

Israel: commit to security as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders and condemn rocket and missile attacks in Gaza by Hamas (see S. Res. 599), S6855 [15NO]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S3423 [22MY]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 3292), S4151 [13JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 496), S4299 [19JN]

Land-Grant College Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 502), S4368 [20JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice (see S. Res. 551), S6270 [12SE] (see S. Res. 588), S6626 [21SE]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1935), S1460 [7MR]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (see S. Res. 607), S7303 [30NO]

NASA: reaffirm and amend legislation authorizing appropriations (see S. 3661), S7458 [5DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7459 [5DE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7459 [5DE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 527), S5304 [24JY]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S4369 [20JN]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 447), S2968 [8MY]

National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 358), S163 [30JA]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 568), S6455 [19SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 579), S6626 [21SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 538), S5871 [1AU]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 360), S208 [31JA]

National Youth Traffic Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 441), S2824 [26AP]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings (see S. Res. 621), S8071 [17DE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S5134 [18JY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see S.J. Res. 36), S850 [16FE]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (see S. Res. 610), S7459 [5DE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 3269), S3781 [6JN]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S2243 [29MR]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see S. Res. 618), S8042 [13DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services (see S. 1467), S614 [14FE]

——— repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see S. 720), S262 [1FE]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 2118), S3088 [10MY]

Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 3445), S5486 [26JY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a moratorium on significant regulations imposed by a lame duck President (see S. 2368), S2731 [25AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 3077), S8507 [28DE]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see S.J. Res. 34), S42 [23JA]

Public utilities: exempt from the Lacey Act Amendments certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority (see S. 3543), S6340 [13SE]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see S.J. Res. 50), S6342 [13SE]

Ride, Sally K.: tribute (see S. Res. 547), S5978 [2AU]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (see S. Res. 604), S7215 [29NO]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (see S. 3332), S5979 [2AU]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 589), S6626 [21SE]

Specter, Arlen: tribute (see S. Res. 612), S7703 [10DE]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 408), S2166 [28MR]

Tariff: footwear (see S. 1069), S1577 [12MR]

Taxation: 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), S4773 [29JN]

——— allow tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable contributions (see S. 557), S1848 [20MR]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S5382 [25JY]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see S. 3485), S6341 [13SE]

——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 2258), S2242 [29MR]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see S. 3616), S6625 [21SE]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 61), S7686 [6DE]

——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see S. 2291), S2392 [17AP]

——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see S. 1676), S495 [9FE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2242), S2166 [28MR]

——— require certain nonresident aliens to provide valid immigration documents to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 3083), S6108 [11SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S4674 [27JN]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4774 [29JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 47), S5048 [16JY]

Unemployment: require participation in public service and engagement in an active job search as conditions for receipt of extended benefits (see S. 2081), S494 [9FE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 344), S4773 [29JN]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2245), S2245 [29MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S2001 [22MR]

——— tribute to members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for contributions toward the defeat of Japan (see S. Res. 418), S2324 [16AP]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S44 [23JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Baylor University: tribute to women’s basketball team (see S. Res. 426), S2496 [18AP]

Immigration: implement a special visa system to allow long-term resident youth to pursue a technical or college degree or serve in the U.S. military (see S. 3639), S6947 [27NO]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), S4299 [19JN]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (see S. Res. 617), S8042 [13DE]

Neches River: designate a segment for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 2324), S2545 [19AP]

Rice University: anniversary (see S. Res. 512), S4674 [27JN]

Social Security: extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see S. 3533), S6270 [12SE]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 3532), S6270 [12SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S2601 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Taxation: rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (see S. 3667), S7702 [10DE] (see H.R. 6647), H6701 [11DE]

Letters

Characterization of President Obama’s remarks concerning small business: William H. Robbins, Earth Analytical Service, Inc., S5179 [19JY]

Collaborate with industry, enhance information sharing, strengthen cyber criminal statutes, and update Federal security standards to improve cybersecurity: Brian J. Raymond, National Association of Manufacturers, S5431 [26JY]

——— Charles T. Drevna, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (organization), S5431 [26JY]

——— David French, National Retail Federation, S5431 [26JY]

——— Marty Durbin, American Petroleum Institute, S5431 [26JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S5430 [26JY]

Cybersecurity Act (CSA2012): Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, S5909 [2AU]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S6782 [14NO]

——— several financial services organizations, S5909 [2AU]

Dept. of Justice Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs: Scott Berkowitz, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for domestic violence and sex offenses: Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography: Grier Weeks, National Association To Protect Children—PROTECT, Inc., S2719 [25AP]

Mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography and U.S. Marshals Service subpoena authority to investigate unregisterd sex offenders: Ernie Allen, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, S2757 [26AP]

——— Linda Smith, Shared Hope International (organization), S2719 [25AP]

Siege at the Alamo: William B. Travis, S1173 [1MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4268, S4269 [19JN]

——— water conservation programs funding, S4268, S4269 [19JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S663 [15FE], S3114 [14MY]

——— impact of entitlement programs, S3114 [14MY]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5429, S5432 [26JY], S5908 [2AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S1202 [1MR]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 3342), S4652, S4653 [27JN], S6781, S6782 [14NO]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S2759 [26AP]

Crime: impose mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of child pornography, S2757, S2792 [26AP]

——— provide criminal penalties for stalking, S2718 [25AP], S6305 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7331 [3DE]

——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process, S7331 [3DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs, S2793 [26AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent, S5178 [19JY], S6774 [14NO]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6773 [14NO], S7130 [29NO], S8479 [28DE], S8543 [30DE], S8564 [31DE]

——— importance of job creation, S4112 [13JN]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S335, S336 [6FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S335 [6FE]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S4179 [14JN]

——— reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), unanimous-consent request, S4177 [14JN]

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline, S4112 [13JN]

Foreign Service: tribute, S6305 [13SE]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S2759 [26AP]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S5178 [19JY]

Highway Trust Fund: permit a State to elect to receive the State’s contribution in lieu of its Federal-aid highway program apportionment, S1592 [13MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S.J. Res. 45), S4304 [19JN]

Libya: commend U.S. public servants who died in attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, express condolences to families of victims, condemn the attack, and call for perpetrators to be brought to justice, S6305 [13SE]

Manziel, Johnny: Heisman Trophy recipient (S. Res. 617), S8044 [13DE]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches, S5178 [19JY]

NASA: funding, S6305 [13SE]

Obama, President: characterization of remarks concerning small business, S5178 [19JY]

——— decision to reject permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1070, S1071 [28FE]

——— evaluation of economic policies, S61 [24JA], S4111 [13JN]

——— evaluation of energy policies, S1068, S1070, S1071 [28FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S3114 [14MY], S4112 [13JN]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S4698 [28JN]

——— impact on Medicare funding, S3115 [14MY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4698 [28JN]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S1068, S1070, S1071 [28FE]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional, S89 [26JA]

Public debt: disapprove the President’s exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 98), motion to proceed, S89 [26JA]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S663 [15FE], S885, S886 [17FE], S1592 [13MR], S1648 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S5178 [19JY]

——— prohibit imposition of new tolls on the Federal-aid system, S1592 [13MR], S1648 [14MR]

——— provide States with additional flexibility to implement tolls on interstate highways, S1648 [14MR]

Securities: amend laws to establish certain thresholds for shareholder registration, S1973 [22MR], S2078 [27MR]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S7764 [12DE]

——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, S7764 [12DE], S8165–S8168, S8169 [19DE], S8564 [31DE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1973 [22MR], S2078 [27MR]

Social Security: extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (S. 1213), S61 [24JA], S90 [26JA], S663 [15FE], S3115 [14MY]

——— extend solvency of the trust funds by increasing the normal and early retirement ages and modifying the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (S. 3533), S7130 [29NO]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (S. 3532), S6272 [12SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, S4840 [11JY], S5178 [19JY]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4840 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5178 [19JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5908 [2AU], S6781, S6782 [14NO]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5429, S5432 [26JY]

Texas Independence Day: observance, S1173 [1MR]

Transportation: allow States to spend gas taxes on their transportation priorities, S1592 [13MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: provide subpoena authority to investigate unregistered sex offenders, S2792 [26AP]

University of Houston: anniversary of Texas Center for Superconductivity, S6735• [13NO]

University of Texas at Austin: tribute to Dept. of History ‘‘Not Even Past’’ website promoting U.S. and global history, S3325• [21MY]

——— tribute to women’s volleyball tean, S8298• [20DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2718 [25AP], S2756, S2757, S2792, S2793, S2797 [26AP], S6305 [13SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H6713 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Taxation: rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (S. 3667), S7703 [10DE], S8454 [27DE]

Tribute, S7697 [10DE], S7762–S7765 [12DE], S8122 [18DE], S8168, S8169 [19DE], S8254 [20DE], S8352 [21DE], S8448 [27DE], S8500 [28DE], S8546 [30DE], S8573 [31DE], S8663 [2JA]

Statements

Tribute to Cary M. Maguire: Representative Hall, S3275• [17MY]

Texts of

S. 3532, Church Plan Clarification Act, S6272 [12SE]

S. 3667, rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA, S8454 [27DE]

Tributes

Armstrong, Neil A., S6305 [13SE]

Brown, Senator Scott P., S4840 [11JY]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8109 [18DE], S8342 [21DE]

Maguire, Cary M., S3275• [17MY]

Mikulski, Senator, S1901 [21MR]

Osteen, Joel, S2745 [26AP]