CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Senator from Maryland)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3852 [7JN], S3999 [12JN], S4152 [13JN], S4213 [14JN], S4240 [18JN], S4300 [19JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8084 [17DE], S8212 [19DE], S8429 [27DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6611, S6648 [21SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7045, S7046, S7072 [28NO], S7218, S7219, S7224, S7236, S7238, S7242 [29NO], S7281 [30NO], S7324, S7325, S7337 [3DE]

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

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), S3384 [21MY], S3433, S3452 [22MY], S3497 [23MY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2509, S2516 [18AP], S2554 [19AP], S2732 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2036 [26MR]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S572, S573, S574 [13FE], S873 [16FE], S1152 [29FE], S1470 [7MR]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1760 [15MR], S1795, S1798, S1810 [19MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6807, S6808, S6809 [14NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S3295 [21MY]

Conferee: H.R. 3630, Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act, D1 [3JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see S. Res. 402), S1932 [21MR]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 3239), S6456 [19SE]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 498), S4299 [19JN]

Armed Forces: ensure military leadership reflects the diversity of the population of the U.S. (see S. 3181), S3174 [15MY]

——— improve protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures (see S. 3323), 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]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 387), S1195 [1MR]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 1832), S164 [30JA]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S1932 [21MR]

Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 847), S3423 [22MY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative and improve Dept. of Agriculture assistance to farmers and foresters within the watershed and to States with water quality programs (see S. 2294), S2496 [18AP]

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

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

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S3631 [24MY]

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

Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see S. 987), S132 [26JA]

Copyrights: provide protection for fashion design (see S. 3523), S6062 [10SE]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3522), S6895 [26NO]

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]

Cyprus: respect sovereignty and urge Turkey to end illegal colonization, occupation, and interference with energy resources (see S. Con. Res. 47), S4300 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: limit increases in certain costs of health care services under departmental health care programs (see S. 3203), S3840 [7JN]

Dept. of Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 434), S2546 [19AP]

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

——— require Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic programs (see S. 1269), S5733 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see S. 362), S2243 [29MR]

——— provide for a national campaign to increase public awareness and knowledge of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (see S. 3396), S5133 [18JY]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S909 [17FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see S. 2046), S262 [1FE]

Dept. of State: require a quadrennial diplomacy and development review (see S. 3341), S4636 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 3318), S5979 [2AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve oversight of educational assistance (see S. 2179), S2929 [7MY]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see S. 1350), S1848 [20MR]

——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 3430), S5659 [30JY]

——— 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]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 29), S44 [23JA]

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

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see S. Res. 516), S4789 [9JY]

——— designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see S. Res. 613), S7744 [11DE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption of foster case placements based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of prospective adoptive or foster parents (see S. 1770), S3977 [12JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see S. 1283), S4774 [29JN]

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), S3043 [9MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 409), S2166 [28MR]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (see S. 35), S6063 [10SE]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S6063 [10SE]

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), S6341 [13SE]

——— ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity on human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 399), S3281 [17MY]

Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 2215), S2002 [22MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 398), S1734 [15MR]

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]

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S3731 [5JN]

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]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 34), S163 [30JA]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 539), S614 [14FE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1993), S2825 [26AP]

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

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (see S. Res. 532), S5487 [26JY]

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]

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]

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), S1614 [13MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S2929 [7MY]

——— 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), S3234 [16MY]

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

——— 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), S5382 [25JY]

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

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see S. 1309), S164 [30JA]

Medicare: modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements and modify payment methodology for such devices (see S. 2125), S1460 [7MR]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 3463), S6341 [13SE]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 546), S5978 [2AU]

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

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

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 462), S3633 [24MY]

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

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

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 552), S6271 [12SE]

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

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 555), S6340 [13SE]

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

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]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 3252), S3978 [12JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 2282), S2656 [24AP]

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

Payne, Donald M.: tribute (see S. Res. 390), S1459 [7MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see S. 998), S8302 [20DE]

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

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2031 [26MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2826 [26AP]

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

SBA: remove limit on anticipated award price for contracts awarded under the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns and identify industries in which women are underrepresented (see S. 2172), S5382 [25JY]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see S. 3388), S5047 [16JY]

Small business: provide tax incentives for small businesses and improve SBA programs (see S. 3442), S5488 [26JY]

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

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

Sudan: promote peace and stability (see S. Res. 397), S1734 [15MR]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, collect information on crimes against humanity and take action for those responsible for such crimes, prevent mass atrocities, and support people of Syria (see S. Res. 428), S2546 [19AP]

——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 435), S3043 [9MY]

——— condemn Russia for providing weapons and opposing U.N. resolutions on Syria, call for the end of violence against civilians, and support sanctions and a peaceful transition of leadership (see S. Res. 494), S4370 [20JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see S. 932), S6063 [10SE]

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

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 1872), S6856 [15NO]

——— exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see S. 1781), S76 [24JA]

——— expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see S. 974), S4725 [28JN]

——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see S. 1171), S6063 [10SE]

——— extend the work opportunity credit for hiring veterans (see S. 3536), S6341 [13SE]

——— improve and extend deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings (see S. 3591), S6545 [20SE]

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

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S567 [13FE]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S3234 [16MY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 3364), S5048 [16JY]

——— provide that persons renouncing citizenship for substantial tax avoidance purposes shall be subject to tax and withholding on capital gains and that such persons should not be admissible to the U.S. (see S. 3205), S3517 [23MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 62), S7686 [6DE]

Tibet: support people, call on China to allow free practice of religion and release political prisoners, and congratulate Tibetans living in exile for holding democratic elections (see S. Res. 356), S2032 [26MR]

Transportation Security Administration: require compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see S. 1990), S1050 [27FE]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S3043 [9MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 1925), S43 [23JA]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3423 [22MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 21), S351 [6FE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 429), S2546 [19AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 1460), S495 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Podiatric Medical Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 528), S5304 [24JY]

Civil War—U.S.: anniversary of Maryland Campaign (see S. Res. 560), S6454 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces (see S. 3617), S6625 [21SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see S. 3358), S4724 [28JN]

EPA: partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (see S. 3428), S5304 [24JY]

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]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (see S. Res. 514), S4725 [28JN]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 2347), S2730 [25AP]

NAACP: anniversary (see S. Res. 520), S5047 [16JY]

National Infant Mortality Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 586), S6626 [21SE]

National Month of Voter Registration: designate (see S. Res. 572), S6546 [20SE]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (see S. Res. 606), S7303 [30NO]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see S. 3213), S3422 [22MY]

Small Business Investment Act: remove sunset date for amendments (see S. 2187), S1576 [12MR]

Tariff: black pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2398), S2821 [26AP]

——— capsicum extracted oleoresin (see S. 2394), S2821 [26AP]

——— cassia extracted oleoresin (see S. 2395), S2821 [26AP]

——— celery extracted oleoresin (see S. 2393), S2821 [26AP]

——— ginger extracted oleoresin (see S. 2392), S2821 [26AP]

——— turmeric extracted oleoresin (see S. 2396), S2821 [26AP]

——— white pepper extracted oleoresin (see S. 2397), S2821 [26AP]

Taxation: expand rehabilitation credit (see S. 2074), S350 [6FE]

——— permanently extend the reduction in recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations (see S. 3223), S3515 [23MY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 2104), S614 [14FE]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S2001 [22MR]

Cloture motions

Abrams, Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8195 [19DE], S8340 [21DE]

Baker, Kristine Gerhard: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S120 [26JA], S148 [30JA]

Contreras, Rudolph: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6259, S6260 [12SE]

Du, Miranda: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 2072), motion to proceed, S3070 [10MY]

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]

Fitzgerald, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Groh, Gina M.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Guaderrama, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Hurwitz, Andrew D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3835 [7JN], S3889 [11JN]

Jordan, Adalberto J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [9FE], S558 [13FE]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Morgan, Susie: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Nuffer, David: nomination to be district judge, S1569 [12MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4942 [12JY], S5071 [17JY]

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]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S382 [7FE], S420 [9FE]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), S6728 [13NO], S6830 [15NO]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4884, S4885 [11JY], S4938 [12JY]

——— 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], S5008 [16JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5072 [17JY], S5189 [19JY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Wimes, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 1670, End Racial Profiling Act, S2355 [17AP]

Pledge of Allegiance 

Senate, S3295 [21MY]

Privilege of the floor

Beamer, Katharine, S5894 [1AU]

Butler, Sarah, S6469 [19SE]

Dessai, Freny, S6469 [19SE]

Eickenberg, Elizabeth, S5412 [25JY]

Emanuel, Janet J., S8308 [20DE]

Furst, Hala, S5623 [26JY]

Hah, Phillip, S7460 [5DE]

James, Talitha, S6469 [19SE]

Lee, Ann Y., S7125 [28NO]

Lind, Daniel, S6469 [19SE]

Sellers, Amanda, S6469 [19SE]

Watt, Bryan, S6469 [19SE]

West, Daniel, S6469 [19SE]

Remarks

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, S1498 [8MR]

Afghanistan: increase in conflict-induced displacements, S7391 [4DE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: add South Sudan to list of eligible countries and extend third country fabric program (S. 3326), S5703 [31JY]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S5967 [2AU], S6325 [13SE]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8062 [17DE], S8429 [27DE]

Armed Forces: limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7391 [4DE]

——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, S7391 [4DE]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (S. 1956), S6527, S6528 [20SE]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funding or user fee receipts for payment of fees, taxes, or fines incurred by U.S. airlines under the European Union emissions trading scheme, S6527, S6528 [20SE]

Baltimore, MD: anniversary of Junior League of Baltimore, S845• [16FE]

Black History Month: observance, S250 [1FE]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: tribute, S1732 [15MR]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: anniversary of conflict, S2915 [7MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3205 [16MY]

Bulgaria: condemn attack on Israeli citizens in Burgas, Bulgaria, S5656 [30JY]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S. 3326), S5703 [31JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Tourette Syndrome Public Health Education Research Outreach Program funding, S4867 [11JY]

Children and youth: provide for universal intercountry adoption accreditation standards (S. 3331), S7636, S7637 [5DE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3220), motion to proceed, S3672–S3674 [4JN]

Colora, MD: anniversary of West Nottingham Academy, S491• [9FE]

Congress: adjournment (S. Con. Res. 56), S5940 [2AU]

Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S6936 [27NO]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, S5826 [1AU]

Dept. of Defense: across-the-board reduction of civilian workforce, S7391 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO], S7391 [4DE]

——— ensure sufficient sizing of civilian and contract services workforces, S7188 [29NO], S7281, S7282 [30NO]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7391 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S3011 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care, S1180 [1MR]

——— 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, S1180 [1MR]

——— provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (S. 3358), S4726 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, S2040 [27MR]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Emancipation Day, S2233 [29MR]

Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA): modify textile and apparel rules of origin (S. 3326), S5703 [31JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S7780 [12DE], S8578 [31DE]

——— provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S834 [16FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4322 [20JN]

——— partially waive the renewable fuel standard when corn inventories are low (S. 3428), S5306 [24JY], S5967 [2AU], S6326 [13SE]

FDA: ensure that adequate information is disseminated to health care providers about potential benefits and risks of medical products on all patient populations, S3498 [23MY]

——— improve capacity to prevent drug shortages, S3498 [23MY]

——— require report on issues with respect to small business, S3500 [23MY]

——— 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), S3497 [23MY]

Federal employees: increase contribution by new employees for defined retirement benefits, S835 [16FE]

Firearms: gun control, S8062 [17DE]

Flag Day: observance, S4200 [14JN]

Foreign countries: improve international food security, S3274 [17MY]

Frederick County, MD: anniversary of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, S1456• [7MR]

Frostburg, MD: anniversary, S5969• [2AU]

Greenbelt, MD: anniversary, S6620• [21SE]

Grimm, Paul W.: nomination to be district judge, S7334 [3DE]

Gross, Alan P.: call for immediate and unconditional release from detention in Cuba and urge for provision of appropriate medical treatment (S. Res. 609), S7637 [5DE]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and provide Land and Water Conservation Fund funding, S2476 [18AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), S4867 [11JY]

Helsinki Final Act: anniversary, S5864 [1AU]

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 (S. Res. 388), S1105 [29FE], S4412 [21JN]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’ and the War of 1812, S1106 [29FE]

Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls, S1498 [8MR]

Human Rights Day: observance, S8067 [17DE]

Hungary: human rights violations, S4944 [12JY], S8251 [20DE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8062 [17DE], S8429 [27DE]

International AIDS Conference: support and encourage global HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs (S. Res. 532), S5468 [26JY]

International Olympic Committee: recognize a moment of silence at 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (S. Res. 504), S6033 [10SE]

International Women’s Day: observance, S1498 [8MR]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1670), S2040 [27MR], S2354 [17AP]

Leonardtown, MD: anniversary of MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital, S1144• [29FE]

——— anniversary of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, S3171• [15MY]

Loyola University Maryland: tribute to men’s lacrosse team (S. Res. 514), S4729 [28JN]

Maryland Legal Services Corp.: anniversary, S8298• [20DE]

Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (S. 2347), S2916 [7MY]

Memorial Day: observance, S3617 [24MY]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7435, S7437, S7440, S7452 [5DE], S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S7638 [5DE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 595), S7638 [5DE]

National Small Business Week: observance (S. Res. 469), S3391 [22MY]

National Wildlife Refuge System: anniversary, S1732 [15MR]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, express condolences for victims, and commend school personnel and first responders who responded to shootings, S8062 [17DE]

NSF: anniversary of Graduate Research Fellowship Program (S. Res. 610), S7639 [5DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S4866 [11JY], S5445–S5447 [26JY]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S4704 [28JN]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1121 [29FE]

——— repeal (H.R. 6079), S4867 [11JY]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4704 [28JN], S4866 [11JY]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2137 [28MR]

Pima Cotton Trust Fund: reauthorize, S5703 [31JY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5001 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2685 [25AP]

——— prohibit closure or consolidation of a postal facility that is more than a certain distance from the nearest postal facility, S2685 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2137 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1073 [28FE], S3122 [14MY], S8656, S8657 [2JA]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S8656, S8657 [2JA]

Privacy: prevent national security breech and protect certain military officers and civilian employees endangered due to Internet publication of certain information (S. 3510), S5940 [2AU]

Public welfare programs: disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), S6408, S6409 [19SE]

——— disapprove rule relative to waivers of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (S.J. Res. 50), unanimous-consent request, S6408 [19SE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2209 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S836 [16FE], S1072 [28FE], S1121 [29FE], S1597 [13MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), motion to proceed, S414 [9FE]

——— 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. 4281), S2209 [29MR]

——— 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. 4281), unanimous-consent request, S2210 [29MR]

——— 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), S4114 [13JN]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, S1073 [28FE], S3122 [14MY]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7435, S7437, S7440, S7452 [5DE], S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE]

——— human rights violations, S806, S809, S810 [16FE]

——— 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, S7435, S7437, S7440, S7452 [5DE], S7660, S7661 [6DE], S8067 [17DE]

——— 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 (S. 1039), S806, S809, S810 [16FE]

SBA: reauthorize and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, S3391 [22MY]

——— reinstate increase in surety bond guarantee limits, S4927 [12JY], S8429 [27DE]

SEC: issuance of regulations on the disclosure by mineral companies of payments to foreign countries for commercial development of oil, natural gas, and minerals, S5941 [2AU]

Senate: legislative process, S8655, S8656, S8657, S8658, S8659 [2JA]

——— legislative program, S7636, S7639 [5DE]

——— moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics, S6033 [10SE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8655, S8656, S8657, S8658, S8659 [2JA]

Slovakia: human rights violations against the Romani people, S562 [13FE]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (S. 3213), S3392 [22MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5001 [16JY]

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), S7781 [12DE]

——— 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), motion to proceed, S5345 [25JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S1597 [13MR]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4927 [12JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5346 [25JY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes, S5345 [25JY]

Teen Cancer Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 573), S7638 [5DE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6091 [11SE]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S251 [1FE]

Veterans Day: observance, S6730 [13NO]

Water: infrastructure upgrade and modernization funding, S5186 [19JY]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 2104), S615 [14FE]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5966 [2AU]

Women: health care for women, S1498 [8MR]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 39), S2003 [22MR]

Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund: modify, S5703 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S8251 [20DE]

Resolutions by organizations

District of Columbia Emancipation Day anniversary: District of Colubmia City Council, S2234 [29MR]

Texts of

S. 2104, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S616 [14FE]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S8498 [28DE]

Anderson, David E., S4945• [12JY]

Beamer, Katharine, S5826 [1AU]

Bell, Robert M., S7399• [4DE]

Bingaman, Senator, S8499 [28DE]

Brown, Senator Scott P., S8499 [28DE]

Brown, Wesley A., S3680 [4JN]

Bryant, John R., S1418• [6MR]

Burke, Michael, S8200• [19DE]

Conrad, Senator, S8499 [28DE]

Driver, Deamonte, S1180 [1MR]

Fine, Bailey, S7031 [28NO]

Garbarino, Steven D., S35• [23JA]

Gladhill, T. Susan, S3725• [5JN]

Havel, Vaclav, S121 [26JA]

Hutchison, Senator, S8500 [28DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8110 [18DE]

Kohl, Senator, S8500 [28DE]

Kyl, Senator, S7435 [5DE], S8250 [20DE]

Lieberman, Senator, S8501 [28DE]

Lugar, Senator, S8501 [28DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1899 [21MR]

Murray, Jeannette, S3421• [22MY]

Nelson, Senator Ben, S8502 [28DE]

Sachs, Lee N., S7400• [4DE]

Schnydman, Jerome D., S2724• [25AP]

Seurkamp, Mary Pat, S1419• [6MR]

Smith, Martha A., S2961• [8MY]

Snowe, Senator, S8503 [28DE]

Tubman, Harriet, S250 [1FE]

Webb, Senator, S8503 [28DE]