FLORIDA

Amendments

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1944, H1946, H1955 [18AP]

——— 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), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1930 [18AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, S2615 [24AP], H2108 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions

Coastal zones: remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4150), H1272 [7MR]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Saddlebunch Keys Unit FL–57 (see H.R. 6425), H6060 [14SE]

——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P31–P (see H.R. 6354), H5707 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey to Miami-Dade County, FL, federally owned land for construction of a fire station (see S. 3390), S5084 [17JY]

Dept. of Justice: convey a small parcel of Bureau of Prisons land to Leon County, FL (see H.R. 4151), H1272 [7MR]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (see H.R. 5923), H3660 [7JN]

EPA: limit authority relative to numeric nutrient criteria for water quality requirements (see S. 2115), S850 [16FE] (see H.R. 3856), H219 [31JA]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 4348), H1844 [16AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration (see H. Res. 619), H1914 [17AP]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 717), H4603 [28JN]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

Martin, Trayvon: admonish any official obstructing the investigation of events surrounding shooting death (see H. Res. 612), H1811 [30MR]

NASA: convey excess property at the Kennedy Space Center to a State or political subdivision, municipality, or instrumentality of a State for development of and operation of a spaceport (see H.R. 6540), H6276 [21SE]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3399), S5133 [18JY]

Palm City, FL: anniversary (see H. Res. 565), H965 [27FE]

Water Resources Development Act: expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (see S. 3509), S5977 [2AU]

Conference reports

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) (H.R. 4348), H4432–H4601 [28JN]

Letters

American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act and Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H833 [16FE]

Dept. of Defense TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding: Wayne E. Carrignan, Florida VFW, H5059 [19JY]

Eximbank reauthorization: David A. Hart, Florida Chamber of Commerce, H2479 [9MY]

Florida legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration: NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., Florida Conference of Black State Legislators, and Florida State Conference of the NAACP, E98–E100 [31JA]

Highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1933 [18AP]

——— Representative Mica, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1933 [18AP]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S4752 [29JN]

National Park Service Study Act: Ken Salazar, Sec. of the Interior, S5137 [18JY]

Restore Gulf Coast resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands, create jobs, and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Harry Simmons, American Shore and Beach Preservation Association, H834 [16FE]

——— Marco A. Giamberardino, Associated General Contractors of America, H832 [16FE]

——— several organizations, H834 [16FE]

——— Tish H. Williams, Partners for Stennis (organization), H833 [16FE]

Lists

State provision of witness travel services funded by Crime Victims Fund victim advocates, S8303 [20DE]

Motions

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1959 [18AP], H2099 [25AP], H2745, H2787 [16MY], H3038, H3044 [17MY], H3250 [30MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505, H3509 [6JN], H3652 [7JN], H3723 [18JN], H3755, H3788 [19JN], H3824, H3868 [20JN], H3948, H3952 [21JN], H4028, H4029 [26JN], H4151 [27JN]

——— 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, S4751, S4752 [29JN]

Proposals

Contemporary Glass Art Awareness Year observance, E1011 [7JN]

Remarks in House

Adkison, Jarrod and family: Washington County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1738 [9NO]

Allen, Phillip C.: South Florida Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E119 [2FE]

Arts and humanities: tribute to Florida Highwaymen artists, E821 [16MY]

Barton, Ken and family: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1668 [28SE]

Baugus, Jeffery A.: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E253 [27FE]

Bay Area Food Bank: anniversary, E304 [1MR]

Beard, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E405 [21MR]

Beckwith, Frank: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E526 [16AP]

Blench, Alexander W.: Air Force Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award recipient, E523 [16AP]

Boynton Beach, FL: anniversary of Temple Beth Kodesh, E160 [8FE]

Callahan, Paul: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Children and youth: tribute to America’s Young Heroes award recipients, E546 [17AP]

Colleges and universities: tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E1959 [19DE]

Conte, Trevor P: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E242 [27FE]

Coral Springs, FL: anniversary, E1590 [21SE]

Danberg, Scott: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Davis, Alvin A.: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E659 [26AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: denial of access by States to Systematic Alienation Verification Entitlement (SAVE) database to identify noncitizens among registered voters, H3584 [7JN]

Dept. of Justice: investigation into shooting of Trayvon Martin by neighborhood watch captain, George Zimmerman, H1398 [20MR], H1522 [22MR], H1559 [26MR], H1579, H1580 [27MR], H1830–H1836 [16AP], E418 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: determine potential adverse economic effects of offshore oil leases on the Florida Gulf coast fishing and tourism industries, H775, H776 [15FE]

——— establish a grant program to eradicate non-native constrictor snakes from ecosystems in which they exist in sustainable populations (H.R. 5923), E1008 [7JN]

——— prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address issues in management of Orlando, FL, VA Medical Center construction project, H3277, H3319 [31MY]

DiRocco, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E498 [29MR]

Douglass, Jeff: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1981 [21DE]

Dowdy, Caleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Eagle, Kristopher A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1097 [20JN]

Eatonville, FL: anniversary, E1366 [31JY]

Ehrhardt, Jack, Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E245 [27FE]

Erickson, Scott: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E534 [16AP]

Falconer, Talon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [31JA]

Flinn, Shannon and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1283 [19JY]

Florida Keys Outreach Coalition for the Homeless, Inc.: anniversary, H975 [28FE]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: anniversary of Choctawhatchee High School, E1650 [21SE]

——— tribute to Fort Walton Beach High School cheerleading team, E350 [8MR]

Gatlin, Justin: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1342 [26JY]

Gilmore, Jacob and family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1692 [12OC]

Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Council on Foundations Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program for Excellence in Communications Silver Award recipient, E724 [8MY]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, E615 [23AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H831–H834 [16FE], E225 [17FE]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), H1923, H1932–H1962 [18AP], H2011 [19AP], H2099 [25AP], H2460 [9MY], H3391, H3392 [1JN], H3487 [6JN], H3664, H3693 [8JN], H3743, H3744 [19JN], H3817 [20JN], H3918, H3946, H3956, H3960 [21JN], H4023–H4025 [26JN], H4067, H4077, H4120 [27JN], E592, E596, E599, E602 [19AP], E663 [26AP], E910 [30MY]

——— restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 717), H4609–H4614 [29JN]

——— 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, H4608, H4616–H4630, H4636, H4637 [29JN], H5634 [2AU], E1176 [28JN], E1205 [9JY], E1238 [12JY]

——— 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), consideration (H. Res. 619), H1925–H1932 [18AP]

——— 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), motion to instruct conferees, H2099–H2106 [25AP], H3038–H3049 [17MY], H3444, H3447 [5JN], H3499, H3505–H3513 [6JN], H3652–H3658 [7JN], H3664 [8JN], H3788–H3797 [19JN], H3868–H3875 [20JN], H3948–H3955 [21JN], H4151–H4153 [27JN], E699 [27AP], E856 [18MY], E1031 [8JN], E1098 [20JN], E1106 [21JN]

——— 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), motion to recommit, H1959, H1960 [18AP]

Harrelson, Patty: Florida Dept. of Education Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership recipient, E498 [29MR]

Hawkes, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1451 [10SE]

Hazewinkel, Sam: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1346 [26JY]

History: anniversary of landing by French explorer Jean Ribault, E462 [28MR]

Holysz, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [24AP]

Honor Flight Central Florida (organization): tribute, E1617 [21SE]

Indian Rocks Beach, FL: anniversary of Calvary Episcopal Church, E482 [29MR]

Jacks, Jacqueline: Washington County, FL, Rookie Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Johnson, Brad: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Koebke, Mitchell: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1452 [10SE]

Lake Worth, FL: anniversary of Lake Worth Public Library, E1737 [9NO]

Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws and urge rejection and repeal of such proposals and legislation, H1836 [16AP], H1856 [17AP]

Law Enforcement: tribute to 13th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E451 [27MR]

Lopes, Alexandre: Macy’s, Inc., Florida Dept. of Education State Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1351 [31JY]

Marion County, FL: inclusion of several Marion County Public Schools in Washington (DC) Post ‘‘Top High Schools’’ list, E1341 [26JY]

McKelvey, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [17AP]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Temple Israel, E840 [17MY]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc., E1626 [21SE]

Milton, FL: anniversary of Milton First Assembly of God, E1727 [26OC]

Murphy, Tracy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1453 [10SE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, E484 [29MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Flordia participants, E1343 [26JY]

Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to Florida chapter, E1479 [11SE]

Pickard, Justina: Walton County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year Award recipient, E212 [16FE]

Pink, Laura: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E529 [16AP]

Pippin, Christy: Washington County, FL, School District Related Employee of the Year award recipient, E48 [19JA]

Pollack, Gregg: Florida Governor’s Innovators Under 40 Award recipient, E1969 [19DE]

Pritchard, Delanie: Washington County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E47 [19JA]

Rawson, David and Pat and family: Okaloosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1648 [21SE]

Rivera, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7572 [2JA]

Rivera-Bruno, Bryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [15MY]

Rockledge, FL: tribute to Rockledge Junior League baseball team, E1505 [12SE]

Ross, Duscha: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E252 [27FE]

Saffran, Miles: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E402 [21MR]

Seminole, FL: anniversary of Seminole High School, E1322 [25JY]

Snyder, Bradley W.: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1306 [24JY], E1467 [10SE]

Stearns, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7568 [2JA], E2027 [1JA], E2036 [2JA]

Strader, Greg: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E138 [3FE]

Tampa, FL: establishment of United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Center at Tampa International Airport, E254 [27FE]

Tarpon Springs, FL: anniversary of Faklis’ Department Store and Shoe Repair Service, E1725 [26OC]

——— anniversary of Tarapani Department Store, E1722 [26OC]

13th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards: tribute to recipients, E1327 [25JY]

Tran, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Florida, E405 [21MR]

University of South Florida: tribute, E122, E124 [2FE], E215 [16FE]

Veterans: tribute to veterans walk supporting Wounded Warriors project, E37 [18JA]

Volusia Honor Air (organization): tribute, E1542 [14SE], E1666 [28SE]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H503–H510 [6FE], H3729 [18JN], E98 [31JA]

——— passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, E98–E100 [31JA]

Ward, Bruce and Shirley: Walton County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1667 [28SE]

West, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7419 [20DE]

West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Palm Bay Christmas Extravaganza, E1890 [7DE]

West Palm Beach, FL: Wynnebrook Elementary School designated Florida Dept. of Education Grade ‘‘A’’ School, E377 [19MR]

Whetman, Joshua: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1236 [11JY]

Winchester, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1347 [26JY]

Yablong, Noah: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Zook, Justin: tribute for participation in Paralympic Games, E1502 [12SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armstrong, Rosemary: Florida Bar Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award recipient, S2218 [29MR]

Davis, Brian J.: nomination to be district judge, S7659 [6DE]

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

——— lawsuit to prevent purge of noncitizens from voter rolls, S3958 [12JN]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2461 [18AP]

——— restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), S2615 [24AP], S2683 [25AP], S3066, S3069 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S4452 [25JN], S4690 [28JN]

——— 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, S1507, S1524, S1529 [8MR], S1661 [14MR], S2076 [27MR], S2208 [29MR], S2476 [18AP]

——— 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, S4699, S4707, S4708, S4710–S4714, S4716 [28JN], S4735, S4741–S4744, S4747–S4764 [29JN], S4810–S4812 [10JY], S5178 [19JY]

National Park Service: authorize studies of certain areas for possible inclusion in the National Park System (S. 3399), S5136 [18JY]

Rosenbaum, Robin S.: nomination to be district judge, S4601, S4606–S4610 [26JN]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4425 [21JN]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21) conference report, S4760 [29JN]

Voting: condemn State legislation that surpressed the ability of residents to register and vote in the Federal election, S6724 [13NO]

——— impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, S90 [26JA], S3958 [12JN], S6724, S6725 [13NO], S7758 [12DE]

——— passage of legislation that would restrict the early voting period and voter registration, S90 [26JA], S3958 [12JN]

Walker, Mark E.: nomination to be district judge, S7656, S7659 [6DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 717) (H. Rept. 112–558), H4603 [28JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4348, Highway Programs Reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline Permitting Approval, and Gulf Coast States Resources and Economy Restoration: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 619) (H. Rept. 112–446), H1914 [17AP]

Deepwater Horizon Survivors’ Fairness Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183), S6800 [14NO]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 183) (S. Rept. 112–245), S7458 [5DE]

Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): Committee of Conference (H.R. 4348) (H. Rept. 112–557), H4603 [28JN]

Nomination of Brian J. Davis To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4417 [21JN]

Nomination of Mark E. Walker To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3838 [7JN]

Nomination of Robin S. Rosenbaum To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2242 [29MR]

Nomination of Sheri Polster Chappell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7686 [6DE]

Prohibit Importation of Various Injurious Species of Constrictor Snakes: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 511) (H. Rept. 112–691), H6297 [28SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 619, consideration of H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1925 [18AP]

H. Res. 717, consideration of H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21), H4609 [29JN]

H.R. 4348, highway programs reauthorization, TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline permitting approval, and Gulf Coast States resources and economy restoration, H1940–H1944 [18AP]

Tributes

West, Representative, H7419 [20DE]

Young, Representative C.W. Bill, H5035 [19JY]