KERRY, JOHN F. (a Senator from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3797 [6JN], S3848, S3850 [7JN], S3901, S3905, S3917 [11JN], S3979, S3991, S3998 [12JN], S4247 [18JN], S4275, S4280 [19JN], S4338 [20JN]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7460, S7636 [5DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6966, S6970 [27NO], S7041, S7049, S7052, S7056, S7107 [28NO], S7156, S7253 [29NO], S7288 [30NO], S7347 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6278 [12SE]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2547 [19AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S654 [14FE], S851 [16FE]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1755 [15MR], S1814 [19MR]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (S. Res. 524), S6004, S6011 [2AU]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6749 [13NO]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5684 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (see S. 3326), S4461 [25JN]

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 1773), S2546 [19AP]

——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S3730 [5JN]

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

Armed Forces: 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), S4638 [26JN]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S1089 [28FE]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S4789 [9JY]

——— strengthen enforcement and clarify and conform certain provisions of law relative to employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 3322), S4368 [20JN]

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]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S. 3326), S4461 [25JN]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S2496 [18AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3220), S3422 [22MY]

——— restore effective use of group actions for claims arising under antidiscrimination laws (see S. 3317), S4368 [20JN]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S5305 [24JY]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (see S. 3705), S8364 [21DE]

Constitution—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of signing and commend contributions of historical, educational, and patriotic societies in promoting patriotism and values (see S. Res. 376), S3786 [6JN]

Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about military service if such claims are made for tangible benefit or personal gain (see S. 3372), S5258 [23JY]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 1947), S3900 [11JN]

——— provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see S. 1919), S2546 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 1850), S2546 [19AP]

Dept. of Education: require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S5305 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: create a market-oriented standard for clean electric energy generation (see S. 2146), S1194 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: ensure access to high-quality child care for homeless children and families under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 3476), S5870 [1AU]

——— establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY]

——— expedite research and drug development to combat the most deadly and costly chronic diseases (see S. 2069), S323 [2FE]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S1614 [13MR]

——— provide for research and education to improve screening, detection, and diagnosis of prostate cancer (see S. 3345), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see S. 3583), S6545 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants for juvenile mentoring (see S. 3328), S4417 [21JN]

Dept. of Labor: minimize adverse effects of employment dislocation (see S. 3297), S4203 [14JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S2928 [7MY]

——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see S. 1755), S5659 [30JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S1614 [13MR]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S6547 [20SE]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (see S. 3326), S4461 [25JN]

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]

Endangered Species Day: designate (see S. Res. 467), S3280 [17MY]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: improve (see S. 3472), S6064 [10SE]

FDA: provide incentives for the development of qualified infectious disease products (see S. 1734), S495 [9FE]

Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1910), S2245 [29MR]

——— tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals who represent the U.S. abroad (see S. Res. 401), S1932 [21MR]

Financial institutions: address fee disclosure requirements (see S. 3204), S5085 [17JY] (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

FRS: treatment of information provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 3394), S6457 [19SE]

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), S5978 [2AU]

Haiti: recognize anniversary of earthquake, honor victims and responders, and reaffirm support and assistance (see S. Res. 368), S350 [6FE]

Hazardous substances: amend regulations relative to certain mercury compounds, products, and processes (see S. 3697), S8203 [19DE]

History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events (see S. Res. 388), S1195 [1MR]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S5979 [2AU]

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

Insurance: provide for equal access to COBRA continuation health coverage (see S. 563), S6271 [12SE]

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), S4674 [27JN]

Iran: express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see S.J. Res. 41), S6628 [21SE]

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S6626 [21SE]

Kittery, ME: tribute to firefighters and emergency response personnel who responded to fire at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (see S. Res. 488), S3839 [7JN]

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. 575, 588), S6626 [21SE]

Lieutenant Ryan Patrick Jones Post Office Building, Westminster, MA: designate (see S. 3662), S7458 [5DE]

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

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S5659 [30JY]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S5980 [2AU]

Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 490), S5733 [31JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution (see S. 883), S6895 [26NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 595), S7215 [29NO]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 2036), S1680 [14MR]

National Center for Campus Public Safety: establish and operate (see S. 3682), S8042 [13DE]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 433), S2655 [24AP]

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

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 566), S6454 [19SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 367), S323 [2FE]

National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3042 [9MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 537), S5871 [1AU]

National Park Service: extend authorization of appropriations for certain national heritage areas (see S. 3623), S8042 [13DE]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 563), S6454 [19SE]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 455), S3087 [10MY]

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

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 469), S3329 [21MY]

National Veterans Business Development Corp.: terminate Federal authorization (see S. 3281), S3838 [7JN]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 580), S6626 [21SE]

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]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 3562), S6454 [19SE]

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

Payá Sardiñas, Oswaldo: tribute (see S. Res. 525), S5660 [30JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 456), S3087 [10MY]

Philippines: celebrate anniversary of U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and overall bilateral relationship (see S. Res. 481), S3729 [5JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S5048 [16JY]

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

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (see S. 3285), S3976 [12JN]

SBA: strengthen entrepreneurial education (see S. 3214), S3422 [22MY]

Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (see S. 3378), S6064 [10SE]

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

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

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

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S6627 [21SE]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 933), S5258 [23JY]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see S. 3267), S3781 [6JN]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1397), S2325 [16AP]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 1911), S5258 [23JY]

——— provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3355), S4724 [28JN]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1281), S6626 [21SE]

Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 3236), S3901 [11JN]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S4239 [18JN]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S4894 [11JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1577 [12MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S614 [14FE]

——— recognize superior service of members of the First Special Service Force (see S. Res. 577), S6626 [21SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see S. 3689), S8138 [18DE]

Boston College: tribute to men’s ice hockey team (see S. Res. 437), S2731 [25AP]

Children and youth: call on all governments to assist in the safe return of children abducted from or wrongfully retained outside the country of their habitual residence (see S. Res. 449), S3042 [9MY]

——— issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see S. 3231), S3516 [23MY]

——— provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (see S. 3331), S4417 [21JN]

Civil liberties: require reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 3686), S8071 [17DE]

Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 3274), S3838 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (see S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

Dept. of HHS: define care coordination under the Older Americans Act, include care coordination as a fully restorative service, and detail such departmental functions (see S. 3465), S5870 [1AU]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S2545 [19AP]

——— require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 3691), S8203 [19DE]

Diseases: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (see S. Res. 493), S4203 [14JN] (see S. Res. 529), S5487 [26JY]

Egypt: honor rule of law and return Noor and Ramsay Bower to the U.S. (see S. Res. 477), S3729 [5JN]

——— recognize importance of relationship with the U.S., urge protection of civil liberties, and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists (see S. Res. 372), S614 [14FE]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (see S. 2184), S1576 [12MR]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 557), S6340 [13SE]

IRS: permit issuance of prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for purposes of employment taxes and to prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2145), S1194 [1MR]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see S. Res. 394), S1576 [12MR]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (see S. 3539), S6339 [13SE]

——— expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

Medicare: provide all beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy (see S. 3271), S3838 [7JN]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see S. 3289), S4151 [13JN]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4240), correction in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 58), S5978 [2AU]

OPIC: reauthorize programs (see S. 3627), S6800 [14NO]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see S. 3174), S3129 [14MY]

Southeast Asia: reaffirm U.S. support for declaration of conduct of parties in the South China Sea among Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states and China (see S. Res. 524), S5257 [23JY]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 526), S5304 [24JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, support the people of Syria, express disappointment over veto of U.N. Security Council resolution condemning violence, and commend Arab League’s peace efforts (see S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Tariff: acetoacetyl-2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroanilide (see S. 2821), S2927 [7MY]

——— basic blue 7 (see S. 2824), S2927 [7MY]

——— basic red 1 (see S. 2826), S2927 [7MY]

——— basic red 1—1 (see S. 2825), S2927 [7MY]

——— basic violet 1 (see S. 2827), S2927 [7MY]

——— basketballs made of leather (see S. 2797), S2927 [7MY]

——— basketballs made of other than leather or rubber (see S. 2798), S2927 [7MY]

——— basketballs made of rubber (see S. 2799), S2927 [7MY]

——— benzenesulfonic acid, 4-chloro-2-[[4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1-(3-sulfophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]azo]-5-methyl-, calcium salt (see S. 2802), S2927 [7MY]

——— butanamide, N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1 H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-2-[2-(2-methoxyphenyl) diazenyl]-3-oxo (see S. 2803), S2927 [7MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for micron-retention filters (see S. 2816), S2927 [7MY]

——— cellular plastic sheets for nano-retention filters (see S. 2820), S2927 [7MY]

——— electrical transformers (see S. 2805), S2927 [7MY]

——— fairway wood heads (see S. 2809), S2927 [7MY]

——— fasteners, in clips suitable for use in a mechanical attaching device (see S. 2806), S2927 [7MY]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methoxy-2-naphthanilide (see S. 2828), S2927 [7MY]

——— 5-chloro-3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-naphthanilide (see S. 2829), S2927 [7MY]

——— golf club driver heads (see S. 2808), S2927 [7MY]

——— golf club iron heads (see S. 2810), S2927 [7MY]

——— golf wedge club heads (see S. 2811), S2927 [7MY]

——— hand tools designed for securing plastic fasteners (see S. 2807), S2927 [7MY]

——— high-performance loudspeakers (see S. 2804), S2927 [7MY]

——— hybrid golf club heads (see S. 2812), S2927 [7MY]

——— p-aminobenzamide (4-aminobenzamide) (see S. 2822), S2927 [7MY]

——— pigment red 187 (see S. 2831), S2927 [7MY]

——— pigment yellow 180 (see S. 2801), S2927 [7MY]

——— pigment yellow 181 (see S. 2832), S2927 [7MY]

——— plastic fittings composed of perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) resin (see S. 2817), S2927 [7MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (see S. 2818), S2927 [7MY]

——— plastic mesh for filters (high flow) (see S. 2819), S2927 [7MY]

——— synthetic filament yarns (see S. 2814), S2927 [7MY]

——— 3,3’-dichlorobenzidine dihydrochloride ([1,1’-biphenyl]-4,4’-diamino, 3,3’-dichloro-) (see S. 2830), S2927 [7MY]

——— 3-amino-4-methylbenzamide (see S. 2823), S2927 [7MY]

——— untwisted filament yarns (see S. 2815), S2927 [7MY]

——— volleyballs (see S. 2800), S2927 [7MY]

——— yttrium oxides (see S. 2813), S2927 [7MY]

Taxation: expand and simplify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see S. 2227), S2001 [22MR]

Thomas P. O’Neill, Jr., Salt Pond Visitor Center, Eastham, MA: designate (see S. 2316), S2545 [19AP]

Titanic (R.M.S.): provide additional protections for ship and wreck site (see S. 2279), S2243 [29MR]

Veterans: establish veterans’ treatment courts (see S. 3702), S8302 [20DE]

White, Kevin H.: tribute (see S. Res. 365), S261 [1FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 3547), S6340 [13SE]

Cloture motions

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4176 [14JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3612 [24MY], S3713 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP], S2944 [8MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), motion to proceed, S5950 [2AU], S6083 [11SE]

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), House amendment, S4410 [21JN], S4449 [25JN]

——— 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), motion to proceed, S3252 [17MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7724 [11DE]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2369 [17AP]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3159 [15MY]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2055 [27MR], S2199 [29MR]

——— eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), motion to proceed, S1985 [22MR], S2028 [26MR]

Shipp, Michael A.: nomination to be district judge, S5202 [19JY]

Stein, Jeremy C.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3158 [15MY]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), motion to proceed, S4765 [29JN], S4804 [10JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5724 [31JY], S5919 [2AU], S6784 [14NO]

Watford, Paul J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3252 [17MY]

Letters

Nomination of Mari C. Aponte to be Ambassador to El Salvador: several former El Salvador Ministers of Foreign Relations, S4175 [14JN]

Lists

Coalition for U.S. Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities members, S7376 [4DE]

Organizations supporting Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S6924 [27NO]

Privilege of the floor

Cornett, Jake, S6978 [27NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4181 [14JN], S4275, S4280 [19JN], S4338, S4339 [20JN]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (S. 3689), S8139 [18DE]

Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to El Salvador, S4174 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8186, S8187, S8188 [19DE]

Boston, MA: inclusion of Massachusetts General Hospital in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Hospitals’’ list, S5083• [17JY]

Children and youth: issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (S. 3231), S3518 [23MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3711 [5JN]

Climate: global warming, S4255–S4261 [19JN], S5836–S5839 [1AU]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4255–S4261 [19JN]

Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities: establish (S. 3705), S8355 [21DE]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5964 [2AU], S6515 [20SE], S6923, S6926, S6929, S6931, S6932, S6933, S6934 [27NO], S7365, S7367, S7369, S7376, S7377 [4DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, S4280 [19JN]

——— repeal duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S4181 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2799 [26AP]

——— provide information to foster youth on their potential eligibility for Federal student aid (S. 3665), S7686 [6DE]

Dept. of HHS: define care coordination under the Older Americans Act, include care coordination as a fully restorative service, and detail such departmental functions (S. 3465), S5872 [1AU]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (S. 3341), S4638 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6317 [13SE]

——— veterans job corps funding through reductions in foreign aid to Pakistan, Yemen, Egypt, and Libya, S6317 [13SE]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 3691), S8204 [19DE]

Diseases: urge Federal agencies to designate funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men (S. Res. 493), S4206 [14JN]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S8661–S8663 [2JA]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S890 [17FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4327 [20JN]

FDA: prevent approval of genetically-engineered fish unless NOAA concurs with such approval, S3554 [24MY]

——— repeal duplicate programs relating to the inspection and grading of catfish, S4275 [19JN]

——— 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), S3554 [24MY]

FEMA: ensure that Federal disaster assistance is available for the most severe disasters, S8186, S8187, S8188 [19DE]

——— prohibit emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S8186, S8187, S8188 [19DE]

Fish and fishing: support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management, S4181 [14JN]

——— support fisheries and communities that rely upon them, clear regulatory burdens, and streamline Federal fisheries management (S. 2184), S1579 [12MR]

Foreign aid: provide limitations on U.S. assistance (S. 3576), S6598, S6599, S6600, S6601 [21SE]

Foreign Service: nominations, S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

Hillman, Timothy S.: nomination to be district judge, S3675, S3676 [4JN]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8186, S8187, S8188 [19DE]

Italy: recognize anniversary of unification, honor Italian servicemen, and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (S. Res. 394), S1678 [14MR]

Japan: anniversary of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, S1575 [12MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit food aid, S4339 [20JN]

——— prohibit food aid unless the President issues a national interest waiver, S4338 [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 (S. Res. 551), S6285 [12SE]

Massachusetts: anniversary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, S6444• [19SE]

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (S. 3539), S6342 [13SE]

——— expand home and community-based services waiver to include young individuals in need of services otherwise provided in psychiatric residential treatment facilities (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

Medicare: provide all beneficiaries with the right to guaranteed issue of a supplemental policy (S. 3271), S3840 [7JN]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, S890 [17FE]

Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (S. 3289), S4153 [13JN]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7430 [5DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of Middle East policies, S1414–S1416 [6MR]

Olesen, James: Brandeis University Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts Distinguished Contribution to the Arts Award recipient, S3082• [10MY]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed, S6599, S6600 [21SE]

——— U.S. policy, S843 [16FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S3008 [9MY]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1169 [1MR]

——— repeal, S3008 [9MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4996 [16JY]

Power resources: facilitate planning, construction, and operation of a secure national clean energy grid, S5839 [1AU]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1169 [1MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7430 [5DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons responsible for detention, abuse, or death of Sergei Magnitsky, the conspiracy to defraud Russia of taxes on corporate profits, and other human rights violations, S7430 [5DE]

SBA: establish a vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (S. 3174), S3131 [14MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S4997 [16JY]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8661–S8663 [2JA]

Votes: position on missed, S6831• [15NO], S8529• [30DE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (S. 3547), S6343 [13SE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4293 [19JN]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S613, S614 [14FE], S2084, S2085 [27MR], S2820 [26AP], S4297, S4298 [19JN], S5485, S5486 [26JY], S6452, S6453 [19SE]

Reports filed

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 1016), S2819 [26AP]

Commend European Countries That Passed Laws for the Restitution of, or Compensation for, Property Illegally Confiscated by Nazi or Communist Regimes: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 516), S6451 [19SE]

Commend Rotary International Efforts To Prevent and Eradicate Polio: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 473), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Atrocities in Africa and Encourage Efforts To End Threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and Bring Joseph Kony and His Top Commanders to Justice: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 402), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Human Rights Violations, Support People, Express Disappointment Over U.N. Security Council Resolution Veto Condemning Violence, and Commend Arab League’s Peace Efforts in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 379), S850 [16FE]

Condemn Human Rights Violations and Call for Transition to Democracy in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 435), S2921 [7MY]

Condemn Imprisonment of Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Call for Diplomatic Sanctions Pending Her Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 466), S6451 [19SE]

Condemn Iran for Continued Persecution, Imprisonment, and Sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the Charge of Apostasy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 385), S4366 [20JN]

Condemn Persecution of Baha’is and Continued Violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, Impose Sanctions for Violations, Call for Release of Religious Prisoners in Iran: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 80), S2166 [28MR]

Condemn Violence Against and Detention of Journalists and Support Freedom of the Press in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 391), S2166 [28MR]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–6), S5731 [31JY]

Dept. of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2318) (S. Rept. 112–232), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3310) (S. Rept. 112–233), S6744 [13NO]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S614 [14FE], S2085 [27MR], S2821 [26AP], S4299 [19JN], S5486 [26JY], S6453 [19SE]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Compliance by Certain Countries and Procedures for Prompt Return of Children Abducted to Other Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 543), S6451 [19SE]

Haiti Reforestation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1023) (S. Rept. 112–165), S3173 [15MY]

Honor Sacrifices of NATO Personnel in Afghanistan and Historically Throughout the World and Support the New Strategic Concept and Upcoming Summit in Chicago, IL: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 395), S2166 [28MR]

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2215) (S. Rept. 112–231), S6744 [13NO]

Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3331) (S. Rept. 112–234), S6744 [13NO]

International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 414) (S. Rept. 112–170), S3514 [23MY]

Nicaragua Democratic Aspirations Support and Call Attention to the Deterioration of Constitutional Order: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 344), S2166 [28MR]

Nomination of Alexander M. Laskaris To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Anne C. Richard To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Carlos Pascual To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of David B. Wharton To Be Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Dawn M. Liberi To Be Ambassador to Burundi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Deborah R. Malac To Be Ambassador to Liberia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Dorothea-Maria Rosen To Be Ambassador to Micronesia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Douglas M. Griffiths To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Earl W. Gast To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Edward M. Alford To Be Ambassador to Gambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Frederick D. Barton To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Gene A. Cretz To Be Ambassador to Ghana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Gina K. Abercrombie-Winstanley To Be Ambassador to Malta: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Greta C. Holtz To Be Ambassador to Oman: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jacob Walles To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Jay N. Anania To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Jeffrey D. Levine To Be Ambassador to Estonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of John C. Stevens To Be Ambassador to Libya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of John M. Koenig To Be Ambassador to Cyprus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Jonathan D. Farrar To Be Ambassador to Panama: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be U.S. Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Joseph E. Macmanus To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. Vienna Office: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Julissa Reynoso To Be Ambassador to Uruguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Kenneth H. Merten To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Larry L. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Linda Thomas-Greenfield To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Makila James To Be Ambassador to Swaziland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Marcie B. Ries To Be Ambassador to Bulgaria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Mark A. Pekala To Be Ambassador to Latvia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Mark L. Asquino To Be Ambassador to Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Michael A. Raynor To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Michael D. Kirby To Be Ambassador to Serbia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5486 [26JY]

Nomination of Michele J. Sison To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Nancy J. Powell To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S614 [14FE]

Nomination of Pamela A. White To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Peter W. Bodde To Be Ambassador to Nepal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Phyllis M. Powers To Be Ambassador to Nicaragua: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Piper A. Wind Campbell To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4297 [19JN]

Nomination of Richard B. Norland To Be Ambassador to Georgia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Richard G. Olson To Be Ambassador to Pakistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Richard L. Morningstar To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Robert E. Whitehead To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Sara M. Aviel To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2085 [27MR]

Nomination of Scott H. DeLisi To Be Ambassador to Uganda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2820 [26AP]

Nomination of Senator Isakson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Senator Leahy To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Sharon E.W. Villarosa To Be Ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6452 [19SE]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of Susan Marsh Elliott To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tara D. Sonenshine To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S613 [14FE]

Nomination of Thomas H. Armbruster To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5485 [26JY]

Nomination of Timothy M. Broas To Be Ambassador to the Netherlands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4298 [19JN]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Kosovo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

Nomination of Walter North To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6453 [19SE]

Nomination of William E. Todd To Be Ambassador to Cambodia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2084 [27MR]

North Korean Human Rights Act Reauthorization: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4240), S5133 [18JY]

Presidential Requirement To Report to Congress on All Known Syrian Opposition Groups and the Number and Security of Weapons Used by the Regime and Opposition Forces: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2224), S2819 [26AP]

Promote a Global Internet Free From Government Control and Preserve and Advance the Multistakeholder Governance Model Currently in Effect: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 50), S6451 [19SE]

Promote Peace and Stability in Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 397), S2166 [28MR]

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 3341) (S. Rept. 112–220), S6451 [19SE]

Recognize Importance of Relationship of Egypt With U.S., Urge Protection of Civil Liberties, and Cease Intimidation and Prosecution of Civil Society Workers and Democracy Activists: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 372), S613 [14FE]

Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 112–191), S5257 [23JY]

Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 429), S4366 [20JN]

Support People of Tibet, Call on China To Allow Free Practice of Religion and Release Political Prisoners, and Congratulate Tibetans Living in Exile for Holding Democratic Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 356), S2166 [28MR]

Tribute to Foreign Service and Civil Service Professionals Who Represent the U.S. Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S2819 [26AP]

Tribute to Laura Pollán: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 342), S613 [14FE]

U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2165) (S. Rept. 112–179), S4674 [27JN]

Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 641) (S. Rept. 112–194), S5731 [31JY]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S5731 [31JY]

Statements

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Bob Dole, S6924 [27NO]

——— John Lancaster, S6927 [27NO]

——— Judith Heumann, Dept. of State, S6924 [27NO]

Tributes

Adulyadej, Bhumibol, S7742 [11DE]

Cote, Dave, S3973• [12JN]

Doherty, Glen, S6317 [13SE]

Garland, Joe, S6443• [19SE]

Hyman, Toby, S7455 [5DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8121 [18DE]

Kerrigan, Kathy, S2532 [19AP]

Klobuchar, Senator, S6932 [27NO]

Kyl, Senator, S8121 [18DE]

Lugar, Senator, S3009 [9MY], S6931 [27NO]

McCain, Senator, S6934 [27NO]

Meehan, William, S7456• [5DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1903 [21MR]

O’Ree, Willie, S1047• [27FE]

Rehman, Sherry, S843 [16FE]

Sachs, Stacey, S2597 [23AP]

Tarr, Mary C., S2800 [26AP]

White, Kevin H., S178 [31JA]

Wylie, Richard E., S1846• [20MR]