LEVIN, CARL (a Senator from Michigan)

Addresses

Tribute to Senator Levin: Senator McCain, S1191 [1MR]

Tribute to Stan Ovshinsky: Harley Shaiken, S6104• [11SE]

——— Hellmut Fritzche, S6103• [11SE]

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4000 [12JN], S4419 [21JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8142 [18DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S169 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7097, S7114 [28NO], S7196, S7199, S7225, S7253, S7269, S7274 [29NO], S7297 [30NO], S7326 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a veterans jobs corps (S. 3457), S6347 [13SE]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund (S. 1940), S4727 [28JN]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2511 [18AP], S2637 [24AP]

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), S573 [13FE], S639, S654 [14FE], S700, S791 [15FE], S863, S864 [16FE], S1053 [27FE], S1095 [28FE], S1367 [1MR], S1395, S1397 [5MR], S1467 [7MR], S1531 [8MR]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (S. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

——— 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. 3406), S5681 [30JY]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3641, S3657 [24MY]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1747 [15MR]

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]

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4894 [11JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5660, S5685 [30JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S11 [20JA], S1025 [21FE], S2559 [23AP], S3667 [31MY]

Conferee: H.R. 4310, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7972 [12DE]

——— S. 3254, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7392 [4DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

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]

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), S4951 [12JY]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2222), S2087 [27MR]

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

Corps of Engineers: compel completion of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study within a certain time period and focus attention on permanent prevention of aquatic nuisance species (see S. 2317), S2545 [19AP]

Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3085), S3731 [5JN] (see S. 3522), S6457 [19SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S5978 [2AU]

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]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: contract with an independent laboratory to study health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints and improve notice to airline passengers (see S. 2044), S208 [31JA]

District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (see S. 1421), S1734 [15MR]

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

EPA: assist planning and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, or treat municipal and sanitary sewer overflows, and update guidance used to implement certain clean water programs (see S. 2094), S5487 [26JY]

Europe: 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), S8204 [19DE]

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

——— require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (see S. 2253), S5212 [19JY]

Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 2231), S2001 [22MR]

Foreign policy: 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), S1790 [19MR]

Foreign trade: apply countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see S. 2153), S1384 [5MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 310), S1577 [12MR]

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

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

Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 448), S6065 [10SE]

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

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), S5659 [30JY]

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

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

Iran: support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see S. Res. 386), S1460 [7MR]

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

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see S. 2165), S5047 [16JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 45), 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), S2602 [23AP]

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

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), S4637 [26JN]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 569), S6455 [19SE]

National Chess Day: designate (see S. Res. 539), S5871 [1AU]

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

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 371), S494 [9FE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S7303 [30NO]

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]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to include trails along Lake Superior’s north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota (see S. 3319), S4951 [12JY]

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

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

Political campaigns: permit State and local employees to run for elective office and amend treatment of District of Columbia employees and punishment of violations by Federal employees relative to political activities (see S. 2170), S1459 [7MR]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4893 [11JY]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 419), S2393 [17AP]

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 555), S495 [9FE]

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

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

State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding: grant congressional consent (see S.J. Res. 44), S6271 [12SE]

Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy (see S. Res. 370), S568 [13FE]

Taxation: extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 461), S1734 [15MR]

——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S3730 [5JN]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 339), S6745 [13NO]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S3516 [23MY]

——— qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see S. 3494), S6547 [20SE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see S. 534), S4822 [10JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see S. 1929), S4460 [25JN]

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

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (see S. Res. 523), S5047 [16JY]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 39), S6065 [10SE]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 400), S1848 [20MR]

Year of the Girl: designate (see S. Res. 310), S1577 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2467), S2823 [26AP] (see S. 3254), S3688 [4JN]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 3588), S6545 [20SE]

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

Krcic, Momo: relief (see S. 2220), S1932 [21MR]

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

Santillan, Miguel: relief (see S. 3255), S3688 [4JN]

Tariff: benzylimidazole phenyl ethanol (see S. 2353), S2731 [25AP]

——— carpet cleaners and parts thereof (see S. 2357), S2731 [25AP]

——— cast-iron engine crankcases for marine propulsion engines (see S. 2915), S2966 [8MY]

——— chime melody rod assemblies (see S. 2340), S2655 [24AP]

——— cinnamic acid (see S. 2352), S2731 [25AP]

——— clock movements (see S. 2339), S2655 [24AP]

——— coffeemakers (see S. 2361), S2731 [25AP]

——— cyanamide (see S. 2349), S2731 [25AP]

——— cyclopentylpropionyl chloride (see S. 2348), S2730 [25AP]

——— diethylaminoethyl-dextran (see S. 2350), S2731 [25AP]

——— direct injection fuel injectors (see S. 2329), S2601 [23AP]

——— fireworks, display or special fireworks (see S. 2464), S2823 [26AP]

——— fireworks, other than display or special fireworks (see S. 2463), S2823 [26AP]

——— food choppers (see S. 2360), S2731 [25AP]

——— food processors (see S. 2359), S2731 [25AP]

——— forged steel crankshafts (see S. 2914), S2966 [8MY]

——— 4’-methoxy-2,2’,4-trimethyl diphenylamine (see S. 2336), S2601 [23AP]

——— 4-methoxy-2-methyldiphenylamine (see S. 2328), S2601 [23AP]

——— fuel injection pumps (see S. 2910), S2966 [8MY]

——— fuel injectors each functional in a common rail fuel system (see S. 2912), S2966 [8MY]

——— glufosinate-ammonium (GA) (see S. 2356), S2731 [25AP]

——— handheld food blenders (see S. 2363), S2731 [25AP]

——— high pressure fuel pumps (see S. 2335), S2601 [23AP]

——— hybrid electric vehicle inverters (see S. 2330), S2601 [23AP]

——— Laromer PE 55 F (see S. 2532), S2922 [7MY]

——— lithium-ion electrical storage batteries (see S. 2334), S2601 [23AP]

——— motor generator units (see S. 2333), S2601 [23AP]

——— oxadiazon (see S. 2354), S2731 [25AP]

——— pasta tools (see S. 2358), S2731 [25AP]

——— pistons for marine propulsion engines (see S. 2911), S2966 [8MY]

——— plain shaft sputter bearings (see S. 2913), S2966 [8MY]

——— poly(urea/formaldehyde/isobutyraldehyde) (see S. 2533), S2922 [7MY]

——— power electronics boxes and static converter composite units (see S. 2332), S2601 [23AP]

——— stator/rotor parts (see S. 2331), S2601 [23AP]

——— (3-acetoxy-3-cyanpropyl)methylphosphinic acid, butyl ester (see S. 2355), S2731 [25AP]

——— 3-phthalimidopropionaldehyde (see S. 2351), S2731 [25AP]

——— toasters (see S. 2362), S2731 [25AP]

Taxation: close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S388 [7FE]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (see S. 2033), S42 [23JA]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), motion to proceed, S3714 [5JN], S3807 [7JN]

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 Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7293 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

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

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

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

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1693, S1694 [15MR], S1840, S1841 [20MR]

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

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), motion to proceed, S5244 [23JY]

——— 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]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2223 [29MR], S2313 [16AP]

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

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), motion to proceed, S5357 [25JY], S5450 [26JY]

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

Letters

IRS enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity: by, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6429, S6432 [19SE]

——— Steven T. Miller, IRS, S6430–S6432 [19SE]

Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act: Alexander Boroda, Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, S7449 [5DE]

Lists

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) staff, S8326 [21DE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S2559 [23AP]

Privilege of the floor

Malachowski, Jim, S7275 [29NO]

Reed, Kevin, S6908 [26NO]

Remarks

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, S7181 [29NO]

——— impose an asset freeze and visa ban on any outside parties providing support to the M23 rebels, S7191 [29NO]

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S4386, S4394 [21JN]

——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs, S8485 [28DE]

Air Force: restructuring of force relative to Arkansas National Guard A–10 unit based in Fort Smith, AR, S8338 [21DE]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 600), S7276 [29NO]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8196 [19DE], S8485 [28DE]

Armada, MI: tribute to Macomb Academy of Arts & Sciences robotics team, S3681 [4JN]

Armed Forces: develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S7151, S7152 [29NO]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force, S7184, S7185, S7186 [29NO], S8327, S8329 [21DE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2652 [24AP]

Aurora, CO: express condolences for victims of movie theater shootings and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S5863 [1AU]

Berg, Terrence G.: nomination to be district judge, S7659 [6DE]

Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station, Bisbee, AZ: designate (H.R. 2668), S2985 [8MY]

Budget: require detailed reports to Congress on impact of defense and non-defense budget sequestration, S4386 [21JN]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3216 [16MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: unveiling of bust of Sojourner Truth in the Capitol rotunda, S4411 [21JN]

CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (S. 2222), S2139 [28MR]

Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan: anniversary, S6530 [20SE]

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

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): nomination lists, S907 [17FE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S305 [2FE]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), House amendment, S1978 [22MR]

——— prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), motion to proceed, S141 [30JA]

——— require personal financial disclosure filings of Members and certain employees are made available electronically to the public, S141 [30JA]

Corps of Engineers: Great Lakes dredging funding, S8196 [19DE]

——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S4752 [29JN]

Crime: enhance penalties for possession or financial facilitation of access to child pornography and require Internet service providers to assist child pornography and exploitation investigations (H.R. 6063), S6908 [26NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), conference report, S8325, S8327, S8329, S8332, S8338 [21DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2467), S2828 [26AP]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S6995, S6997, S7002, S7004, S7007, S7008, S7015, S7018, S7025, S7028, S7029 [28NO], S7136, S7141, S7142, S7145, S7149, S7151, S7152, S7154, S7162, S7164, S7169, S7174, S7180, S7181, S7184, S7185, S7186, S7191, S7196, S7201, S7203 [29NO], S7281, S7282, S7283, S7285, S7288, S7290, S7292, S7293, S7300 [30NO], S7312, S7313, S7331, S7332, S7336 [3DE], S7388, S7389, S7392, S7393 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent agreeement, S7194 [29NO]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), unanimous-consent request, S7152 [29NO]

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

——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, S6997, S7004 [28NO]

——— exhance authorities on admission of defense industry civilian employees to certain Dept. of Defense educational institutions and programs, S7149 [29NO]

——— extend enforcement authority of the Military Lending Act to certian Federal agencies, S7332 [3DE]

——— prohibit use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and certain other enemy belligerents to the U.S., S7180 [29NO]

——— require briefings on dialogue between U.S. and Russia on nuclear arms, missile defense, and long-range conventional strike systems, S7015 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, S4757 [29JN]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 2343), motion to proceed, S2998 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S2998 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 34), S6939 [27NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention and resilience and behavior health disorders for Armed Forces members and veterans, S7015 [28NO]

Drain, Gershwin A.: nomination to be district judge, S5930 [2AU]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (H.R. 3630), conference report, S889 [17FE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S4326 [20JN]

Eximbank: make an increase in lending authority contingent upon the Dept. of the Treasury negotiating a phase out of the subsidized export financing program, S3153 [15MY]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 2072), S3153 [15MY]

FAA: authorize appropriations to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, improve aviation safety and capacity, and provide stable funding for the national aviation system (H.R. 658), conference report, S341 [6FE]

——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S341 [6FE]

——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, S341 [6FE]

Facebook, Inc.: stock option tax deductions relative to initial public offering, S3273 [17MY]

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), S3565 [24MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S6908 [26NO]

Federal employees: require individuals who file under the Ethics in Government Act to disclose financial accounts deposited in a country that is a tax haven (S. 2253), S5104 [18JY]

FEMA: restore financial solvency of the National Flood Insurance Fund, S4757 [29JN]

Ferris State University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, S2387• [17AP]

Fife Lake, MI: anniversary of Fife Lake Public Library, S3898• [11JN]

Firearms: establish background check procedures for gun shows (S. 35), S4632 [26JN], S6939 [27NO]

——— gun control, S1729 [15MR], S6939 [27NO]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 32), S4632 [26JN], S5863 [1AU], S6939 [27NO]

Ganter, J. Carl: Rockefeller Foundation Innovation Award recipient, S4816 [10JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (S. Res. 310), S1609 [13MR]

Grimm, Paul W.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7307 [30NO]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4752, S4757 [29JN]

Human rights: prevent human trafficking in Government contracting, S7154 [29NO]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8196 [19DE], S8485 [28DE]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, S7283 [30NO]

IRS: enforcement of rules relative to 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations engaged in partisan political activity, S6428 [19SE]

Jackson, MI: anniversary of Temple Beth Israel, S2540 [19AP]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (S.J. Res. 45), S4411 [21JN]

——— observance (S. Res. 496), S4308 [19JN], S4410 [21JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

Law enforcement: deter public corruption, S305 [2FE]

Luter, Fred, Jr.: tribute to election as the first African-American President of the Southern Baptist Convention (S. Res. 518), S7308 [30NO]

McGovern, George S.: tribute (S. Res. 607), S7310 [30NO]

Michigan: anniversary of statehood, S98 [26JA]

Moldova: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7448, S7449 [5DE]

National Mediation Board: modify rules governing showing of interest threshold preceding representation elections, S341 [6FE]

——— repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing, S341 [6FE]

National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week: designate (S. Res. 603), S7277 [29NO]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 605), S7308 [30NO]

Navy: participation in a memorandum of understanding with the Depts. of Agriculture and Energy Navy to invest in production of advanced aviation and marine biofuels, S8332 [21DE]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (S.J. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2628 [24AP]

Olympic Games: tribute to Michigan participants, S6335 [13SE]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Michigan participants, S6677 [21SE]

Parks, Rosa: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4411 [21JN]

——— direct the Architect of the Capitol to obtain a statue of Rosa Parks and to place the statue in the U.S. Capitol in National Statuary Hall, S4411 [21JN]

——— tribute (S. Res. 618), S8232 [19DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1141 [29FE]

Petroleum: impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, S2018–S2020 [26MR]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S5014 [16JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), S2370, S2371 [17AP], S2638 [24AP], S2694 [25AP]

——— modify process for closure or consolidation of post offices and postal facilities, S2638 [24AP], S2694 [25AP]

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), S2139 [28MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S3142 [15MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1141 [29FE], S1531, S1532 [8MR], S1654 [14MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs pending enactment of a multiyear reauthorization (H.R. 4348), conference report, S4752, S4757 [29JN]

Rudman, Warren: tribute (S. Res. 604), S7277 [29NO]

Russia: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 6156), S7448, S7449 [5DE]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge, S4768 [29JN]

Securities: specify when certain securities issued in connection with church plans are treated as exempted securities (H.R. 33), S4428 [21JN]

Senate: establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in Senate parking areas at no net cost to Federal Government (S. 739), S3657 [24MY]

——— impact of partisanship, S6995 [28NO]

——— legislative program, S6908 [26NO], S7028, S7029 [28NO], S7278 [29NO], S7310 [30NO], S7336 [3DE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S6612–S6614 [21SE]

Shea, Michael P.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7307 [30NO]

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth: anniversary (S. Res. 606), S7309 [30NO]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1726 [15MR], S1779 [19MR], S1835 [20MR], S1883 [21MR], S1963 [22MR]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, S6734 [13NO]

Space policy: authorize the President to determine appropriate export controls of satellites and related items based on national security and foreign policy objectives, S7389 [4DE]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S6428 [19SE]

Syria: establish no-fly zone, S7388 [4DE]

‘‘Taps’’: designate musical piece as National Song of Remembrance, S7154 [29NO]

Taxation: close certain corporate tax loopholes (S. 2075), S389 [7FE], S1103 [29FE], S1532 [8MR], S5105 [18JY], S5185 [19JY]

——— end derivatives blended rate loophole that subsidizes short-term speculation (S. 2033), S45 [23JA]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, extend increased expensing limitations, and provide instructions for tax reform, S5287 [24JY]

——— 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, S5287 [24JY]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S6919 [27NO]

——— prevent professional service income from being mischaracterized as S corporation income to avoid paying payroll taxes, S2998 [9MY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), motion to proceed, S5185 [19JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2303 [16AP]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, S1532 [8MR]

——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (S. 1346), S389 [7FE]

Telecommunications: strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders, S889 [17FE]

Transportation Security Administration: modify screening requirements for checked baggage arriving from preclearance airports (S. 3542), S7276 [29NO]

Treaties and agreements: require any proposed security agreement with Afghanistan be submitted to Congress before entering into agreement, S7281 [30NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2783 [26AP]

Year of the Girl: designate (S. Res. 310), S1609 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Center for the National Interest: Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1191 [1MR]

Tribute, S7002 [28NO], S7300 [30NO]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908 [17FE], S2000 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908 [17FE], S2000, S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 3254) (S. Rept. 112–173), S3688 [4JN]

Inquiry Into Counterfeit Electronic Parts in the Dept. of Defense Supply Chain: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 112–167), S3329 [21MY]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S908, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366, S4367 [20JN], S5380 [25JY], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907, S909 [17FE], S2001 [22MR], S2820 [26AP], S3515 [23MY], S4366–S4368 [20JN], S5380, S5381 [25JY], S6451, S6452 [19SE], S7214 [29NO], S8363 [21DE]

Nomination of Derek H. Chollet To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for International Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Erin C. Conaton To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Frank Kendall III To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Heidi Shyu To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of James N. Miller, Jr., To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Jessica L. Wright To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Katharina G. McFarland To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3514 [23MY]

Nomination of Kathleen H. Hicks To Be Principal Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3174 [15MY]

Nomination of Mark W. Lippert To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S907 [17FE]

Nomination of Scott L. Silliman To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Nomination of Sean Sullivan to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5380 [25JY]

Nomination of William B. Pollard III To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on the Armed Services (Senate), S4366 [20JN]

Tributes

Akaka, Senator, S8199 [19DE], S8349 [21DE]

Bingaman, Senator, S8120 [18DE], S8352 [21DE]

Bricker, Paul W., S5472 [26JY]

Brown, Senator Scott P., S8349 [21DE]

Conrad, Senator, S8258 [20DE]

Cowart, Christine, S7392 [4DE], S8449 [27DE]

DeMint, Senator, S8350 [21DE]

Donnelly, Brian, S846• [16FE]

Dorko, Jeffrey J., S846• [16FE]

Hutchison, Senator, S8169 [19DE], S8352 [21DE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8192 [19DE]

Kohl, Senator, S8199 [19DE], S8350 [21DE]

Kreucher, Marsha, S7206 [29NO]

Kyl, Senator, S8260 [20DE], S8350 [21DE]

Levin, Senator, S7300 [30NO]

Lieberman, Senator, S8347 [21DE]

Lugar, Senator, S8120 [18DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1904 [21MR]

Nelson, Senator Ben, S8259 [20DE], S8351 [21DE]

Ovshinsky, Stan, S6103• [11SE]

Pryor, Senator, S8338 [21DE]

Reed, Senator, S7136 [29NO]

Rudman, Warren, S7286 [30NO], S7453 [5DE]

Shaheen, Senator, S7286 [30NO]

Snowe, Senator, S8348 [21DE]

Walker, Lewis N., S3326• [21MY]

Webb, Senator, S8259 [20DE], S8351 [21DE]