WHITEHOUSE, SHELDON (a Senator from Rhode Island)

Amendments

Agriculture: continue certain programs (S. 3240), S3840 [7JN], S3917 [11JN], S4152 [13JN], S4205, S4206 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8141 [18DE]

Congress: prohibit Members and employees from using nonpublic information derived from their official positions for personal benefit (S. 2038), S32 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7041, S7042, S7052, S7060, S7121, S7122 [28NO], S7162, S7217, S7218, S7219, S7232, S7234, S7238, S7256 [29NO], S7288, S7289 [30NO], S7359 [3DE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities relative to certain serious violent crimes (H.R. 2076), S8085 [17DE]

——— clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S8084, S8087 [17DE]

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), S3332 [21MY], S3545, S3546, S3633 [24MY]

FDIC: temporarily extend the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (S. 3637), S7977 [12DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S789, S797 [15FE], S871 [16FE], S1050 [27FE], S1195, S1196 [1MR], S1541 [8MR]

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

Taxation: provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (S. 2237), S4828 [10JY], S4899 [11JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 3364), S5139 [18JY]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5741, S5787 [31JY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S8323 [21DE], S8383 [27DE]

Articles and editorials

Arctic Ice Melt Is Setting Stage for Severe Winters, Anne Ju, ScienceDaily (publication), S4855 [11JY]

For Political Closure, We Need Disclosure, Warren Rudman and Chuck Hagel, New York (NY) Times, S5057 [17JY]

From the Archives—Colvin ’78 Reflects on Yale Career, Marie C. Colvin, Yale Daily News (Yale University publication), S1183 [1MR]

Game Over for the Climate, James Hansen, New York (NY) Times, S3073 [10MY]

Hansen Had It Right in 1981 Climate Report, Neil Wagner, Huffington Post (Internet site), S3074 [10MY]

Marie Colvin—The Natural, Allison Silver, Politico (publication), S1184 [1MR]

Remembering Journalist Marie Colvin, Katrina Heron, Vogue (publication), S1185 [1MR]

Smite the Myth That Tax Cuts Create Jobs, Arnold Hiatt, Providence (RI) Journal, S7396 [4DE]

U.S. Corn Growers Farming in Hell as Midwest Heat Spreads, Jeff Wilson, Bloomberg.com (Internet site), S4856 [11JY]

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]

African Union: commend coordinated military efforts to apprehend Joseph Kony and senior commanders of the Lords’s Resistance Army and support U.S. advisory role in such efforts (see S. Res. 412), S2656 [24AP]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 587), S6626 [21SE]

Age Discrimination in Employment Act: clarify appropriate standard of proof for Federal antiretaliation and antidiscrimination claims (see S. 2189), S4419 [21JN]

Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 1773), S851 [16FE]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 3248), S3631 [24MY]

Armed Forces: enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 3179), S3174 [15MY]

——— improve provision of civil relief and the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members (see S. 2299), S2496 [18AP]

——— lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 1214), S75 [24JA]

——— provide for certain requirements relative to retirement, adoption, care, and recognition of military working dogs (see S. 2134), S2656 [24AP]

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

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

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 3381), S4950 [12JY]

Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3423), S5257 [23JY]

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

CERCLA: provide assistance for natural disaster response at Superfund sites, study the vulnerability of such sites to extreme weather, and develop protection plans for future natural disasters (see S. 3649), S7303 [30NO]

Children and youth: permit disclosure of certain information for the purpose of missing child investigations (see S. 225), S5732 [31JY]

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

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

Colleges and universities: add disclosure requirements to the institution financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 3244), S6341 [13SE]

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

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 3618), S6625 [21SE]

——— provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see S. 3389), S5084 [17JY]

Credit: establish a national consumer credit usury rate (see S. 3452), S5487 [26JY]

——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 3522), S6627 [21SE]

——— require portion of closing costs to be paid by the enterprises with respect to certain refinanced mortgage loans (see S. 3520), S6109 [11SE]

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 (see S. 3456), S5658 [30JY]

——— 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 Agriculture: include shellfish on the list of crops eligible for the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees & Farm-Raised Fish program (see S. 1607), S43 [23JA]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 2051), S208 [31JA] (see S. 2343), S2825 [26AP]

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

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see S. 3461), S5732 [31JY]

——— extend funding for family-to-family health information centers to help families of children with disabilities or special health care needs make informed choices about health care (see S. 2123), S909 [17FE]

——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see S. 1613), S4204 [14JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see S. 1884), S1050 [27FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information to prevent diversion, fraud, and abuse of such substances and drugs (see S. 2254), S2242 [29MR]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 2554), S2922 [7MY]

——— provide incentives to States to invest in practices and technology that are designed to expedite voting at polls and simplify voter registration (see S. 3635), S6948 [27NO]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see S. 2318), S7345 [3DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 1629), S209 [31JA]

——— ensure veterans have information and protections required to make informed decisions on Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits (see S. 2241), S2085 [27MR]

Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see S. 1683), S6546 [20SE]

Disabled: expand and intensify NIH programs on translational research and related activities relative to Down syndrome (see S. 1840), S6547 [20SE]

Diseases: increase immunization rates (see S. 3344), S4674 [27JN]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see S. 1221), S3729 [5JN]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see S. 2162), S1422 [6MR]

Education: prohibit institutions of higher education that participate in certain financial aid programs from including predispute arbitration agreements in enrollment contracts (see S. 3557), S6454 [19SE]

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), S7744 [11DE]

FDA: permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings relative to such drugs in the same manner as brand name drugs (see S. 2295), S2496 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: require textile and apparel articles acquired for use be manufactured from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. (see S. 3444), S6547 [20SE]

——— treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses (see S. 2239), S4675 [27JN]

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

FEMA: reauthorize and amend the National Dam Safety Program (see S. 3362), S4773 [29JN]

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

——— provide for a safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system (see S. 3048), S3330 [21MY]

Firearms: prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 32), S8071 [17DE]

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

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: make elimination of government fisheries subsidies a principal negotiating objectives in trade negotiations (see S. 3518), S8203 [19DE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with other financial regulatory agencies (see S. 2054), S389 [7FE]

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]

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), S6747 [13NO]

Haiti: provide assistance to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1023), S323 [2FE]

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

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

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 1983), S6064 [10SE]

——— enhance national security, combat illegal immigration, and promote job creation, innovation, investment, and research (see S. 3553), S6453 [19SE]

——— establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see S. 565), S6063 [10SE]

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

Iran: call on U.N. to take concerted actions against Iran for statements calling for the destruction of Israel (see S. Res. 574), S6747 [13NO]

——— 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), S1089 [28FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see S. 2325), S3088 [10MY]

——— 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), S3088 [10MY]

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), S4151 [13JN]

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

Medicaid: encourage adoption and use of certified electronic health record technology by safety net providers and clinics (see S. 3539), S6895 [26NO]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see S. 818), S5732 [31JY]

——— extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 1454), S2969 [8MY]

——— provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see S. 738), S6626 [21SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1251), S75 [24JA]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see S. 3208), S3329 [21MY]

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

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

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

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

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see S. 775), S1147 [29FE]

National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 564), S6454 [19SE]

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

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

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

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 362), S208 [31JA]

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

Natural resources: strengthen U.S. role in the international community in conserving natural resources (see S. 3356), S4724 [28JN]

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]

NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2388), S2821 [26AP]

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

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

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (see S. 2204), S2086 [27MR]

Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 2076), S2928 [7MY]

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

SEC: require disclosure of the total number of a company’s domestic and foreign employees (see S. 3392), S5085 [17JY]

Senior citizens: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 2077), S388 [7FE]

——— protect elder adults from exploitation and financial crimes, prevent elder adult abuse and financial exploitation, and promote safety for elder adults (see S. 3598), S6801 [14NO]

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]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 2010), S164 [30JA]

Southeast Asia: protect and increase U.S. support for delaying the construction of mainstream dams along the Mekong River (see S. Res. 227), S2825 [26AP]

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

Syria: condemn violence against and detention of journalists and support freedom of the press (see S. Res. 391), S1540 [8MR]

Taxation: close certain corporate tax loopholes (see S. 2075), S1384 [5MR]

——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see S. 3275), S3838 [7JN]

——— impose a tax on certain trading transactions (see S. 1787), S851 [16FE]

——— 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), S2825 [26AP]

——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 2250), S4460 [25JN]

——— provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see S. 2237), S2825 [26AP]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2884), S2966 [8MY] (see S. 3364), S4789 [9JY]

——— provide that corporate tax benefits based upon stock option compensation expenses be consistent with accounting expenses shown in corporate financial statements for such compensation (see S. 1375), S132 [26JA]

Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (see S. 2105), S700 [15FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see S. 1301), S2824 [26AP]

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

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

Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC: support elimination of the ‘‘adult entertainment’’ section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate facilitation of online sex trafficking (see S. Res. 439), S2731 [25AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1591), S3977 [12JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 418), S1680 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: make organization more efficient for small business debtors (see S. 2370), S2821 [26AP]

Colvin, Marie C.: tribute (see S. Res. 404), S2001 [22MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 3237), S3631 [24MY]

Crime: provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (see S. 3556), S6454 [19SE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers (see S. 3560), S6454 [19SE]

Drugs: more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (see S. 3431), S5381 [25JY]

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

FDA: strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases (see S. 2281), S2243 [29MR]

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

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

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

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2219), S1932 [21MR] (see S. 3369), S4821 [10JY]

Taxation: reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 2059), S261 [1FE] (see S. 2230), S2001 [22MR]

Cloture motions

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

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), S6501 [20SE], S6603 [21SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6405 [19SE]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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]

Furman, Jesse M.: nomination to be district judge, S687 [15FE]

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

Helmick, Jeffrey J.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

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

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

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

Lewis, Mary Geiger: 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]

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

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

Power resources: eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy (S. 2204), 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), S686 [15FE], S886 [17FE]

——— 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]

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

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 3525), motion to proceed, S6502 [20SE], S6604 [21SE]

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, 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]

——— 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]

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

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

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

Letters

Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act: Gretchen DuBeau, Alliance for Natural Health USA, S5384 [25JY]

——— John Shaw, Natural Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Loren Israelsen, United Natural Products Alliance, S5384 [25JY]

——— Michael McGuffin, American Herbal Products Association, S5383 [25JY]

——— Scott M. Melville, Consumers Healthcare Products Association, S5384 [25JY]

——— Steve Mister, Council for Responsible Nutrition, S5384 [25JY]

——— Travis T. Tygart, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, S5384 [25JY]

Emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries: several Senators, S8189 [19DE]

Enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure: several former government officials, S4847 [11JY]

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: several Senators, S4291 [19JN]

Pledge of Allegiance 

Senate, S8323 [21DE], S8383 [27DE]

Privilege of the floor

Bianco, Todd, S6827 [14NO]

Brown, Whitney, S5050 [16JY]

Famigletti, Rob, S5050 [16JY], S5090 [17JY]

Freeman, Samantha, S5050 [16JY], S5090 [17JY]

Jain, Varun, S5317 [24JY]

Link, Alex, S5050 [16JY], S5090 [17JY]

Salomon, Joel, S5050 [16JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 117), motion to proceed, S6496 [20SE]

——— making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S8161, S8187, S8188, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, S6487 [20SE]

——— maintain Medicare and Social Security funding, S6487 [20SE]

——— require the President to provide a report detailing the sequester required by the Budget Control Act (H.R. 5872), S5413 [25JY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2012–2022 (S. Con. Res. 42), motion to proceed, S3202 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), S6487 [20SE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (H. Con. Res. 112), motion to proceed, S3202 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 37), motion to proceed, S3202 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 41), motion to proceed, S3202 [16MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2022 (S. Con. Res. 44), motion to proceed, S3202 [16MY]

Chukwueke, Sopuruchi: relief (S. 285), S5412 [25JY]

——— relief (S. 285), unanimous-consent agreement, S5413 [25JY]

Climate: global warming, S675, S676 [15FE], S2221 [29MR], S2487 [18AP], S3073, S3074 [10MY], S3269 [17MY], S3612, S3613 [24MY], S3775 [6JN], S4184 [14JN], S4647–S4649 [27JN], S4853–S4856 [11JY], S5196–S5198 [19JY], S5458–S5460 [26JY], S5925–S5927 [2AU], S6306–S6308 [13SE], S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7017 [28NO], S7427–S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE], S8160–S8162 [19DE], S8620 [1JA]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S6770 [14NO]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S4647–S4649 [27JN], S8620 [1JA]

Computers: improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards, S5814 [1AU]

——— improve cybersecurity by collaborating with industry, enhancing information sharing, strengthening criminal statutes for cyber crimes, and updating Federal security standards (S. 2151), S2458 [18AP]

Congress: accomplishments of the 112th Congress, S6487 [20SE]

Courts: prevent termination of temporary bankruptcy judges in certain judicial districts (H.R. 4967), S3102, S3103 [10MY]

Crime: provide penalties for fraudulent email schemes that force senior citizens to purchase unnecessary medical equipment (S. 3556), S6458 [19SE]

——— save money and reduce tragedies through teen dating abuse prevention grants, S2774 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary (S. Res. 458), S3103 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3254), S7162 [29NO]

——— clean energy technologies initiatives funding, S3269 [17MY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure that creation of center to protect Federal Government networks does not disrupt current cyber law enforcement efforts, S5723 [31JY]

——— Federal Network Security funding, S6496 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify statutory authority for the practice of providing investigatory assistance on request of State and local authorities with respect to certain serious violent crimes (S. 1793), S8087 [17DE]

——— ensure prosecutorial discretion in international law enforcement issues and maintain accountability to Congress, S5723 [31JY]

Dept. of Transportation: grant States use of Congested Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds toward transit system programs, S1131 [29FE]

——— Projects of National and Regional Significance Program funding, S1131 [29FE]

Diseases: provide for scientific frameworks relative to recalcitrant cancers, S7162 [29NO]

Drugs: more effectively regulate anabolic steroids (S. 3431), S5383 [25JY]

Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, S6936 [27NO], S7395 [4DE], S8620 [1JA]

Education: anniversary of Pell Grants, S4401 [21JN]

Electric power: impact of global warming on increasing national and global electrical needs, S6306 [13SE]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units (S.J. Res. 37), S4164, S4165, S4185 [14JN], S4290 [19JN]

——— implementation of the cross-State air pollution rule, S2220 [29MR]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (S. 3268), S3799 [6JN]

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), S3507 [23MY]

——— strengthen ability to seek advice from external experts on rare diseases, their burdens, and unmet medical needs of individuals with rare diseases, S3507 [23MY]

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

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

FERC: transfer permitting approval authority over construction of the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 4348), S3066 [10MY], S3223 [16MY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (S. Res. 409), S2184 [28MR]

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), S3066 [10MY], S3223 [16MY]

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 (S. Res. 543), S7403, S7404 [4DE]

Health: release of ‘‘Health Care Delivery System Reform and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’’ report, S2200 [29MR]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S8161, S8187, S8188, S8191, S8192 [19DE]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 952), S4647 [27JN]

Information technology: promote public awareness of cyber security (S. 813), S2458 [18AP]

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), S4594 [25JN]

Jolin, Michael P.: Rhode Island Bar Association Victoria M. Almeida Servant Leader Award recipient, S4671• [27JN]

Leadership Alliance: anniversary, S5205 [19JY]

Medicaid: allow severely disabled individuals to be eligible for in-home care based on the income and assets of the individual alone, S3836• [7JN]

NAACP: anniversary (S. Res. 520), S5023, S5024 [16JY]

National Aphasia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 503), S4593 [25JN]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 522), S5023 [16JY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 484), S3798, S3799 [6JN]

NIH: medical research and development funding, S5924 [2AU]

Obama, President: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Oceans: impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S6494, S6496 [20SE], S7429 [5DE], S7778 [12DE]

Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 3269), S3799 [6JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S1959 [22MR], S2200 [29MR]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S1132 [29FE]

——— Supreme Court decision on constitutionality, S4695 [28JN]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 456), S3103 [10MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2219), S1938 [21MR], S3470, S3473, S3474 [23MY], S4454 [25JN]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 3369), motion to proceed, S4939 [12JY], S4988, S5007, S5025, S5028, S5040, S5041, S5043 [16JY], S5057, S5058, S5062, S5063, S5066, S5071 [17JY]

Postal Service: improve, sustain, and transform (S. 1789), unanimous-consent agreement, S2342 [16AP]

Power resources: national energy policy, S4185 [14JN], S6307 [13SE]

Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3822 [7JN]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2210 [29MR]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1813), S1130, S1132 [29FE], S2157 [28MR], S2203, S2209 [29MR], S2314 [16AP], S2384, S2385, S2386 [17AP], S2458, S2487 [18AP], S2590 [23AP], S3067 [10MY]

——— 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), S2203, S2209, 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. 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), S3066 [10MY], S3223 [16MY], S3744 [6JN], S4114, S4116 [13JN], S4165 [14JN]

Romney, Mitt: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S6307 [13SE]

Russell, George L., III: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3104 [10MY]

Senate: impact of partisanship, S6487 [20SE]

——— legislative process, S6487 [20SE], S8619 [1JA], S8649, S8652, S8653 [2JA]

——— legislative program, S2185 [28MR], S2342 [16AP], S3104 [10MY], S3799, S3800 [6JN], S4594 [25JN], S5050 [16JY], S5413 [25JY], S7404 [4DE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in Common Cause, et al v. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., et al. (S. Res. 485), S3799 [6JN]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S6937 [27NO], S8619 [1JA], S8649, S8652, S8653 [2JA]

Small business: increase job creation and economic growth by improving access to public capital markets for emerging growth companies (H.R. 3606), S1838 [20MR], S2590 [23AP]

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 521), S5023 [16JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S98 [26JA]

——— decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, S4452–S4455 [25JN]

——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S3470, S3473, S3474 [23MY], S4453–S4455 [25JN], S4988, S5040, S5041, S5043 [16JY], S5057, S5066 [17JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 408), S2184 [28MR]

Taxation: extend Bush administration tax cuts, S6487 [20SE]

——— extend Bush administration tax cuts, provide alternative minimum tax relief, and extend increased expensing limitations (H.R. 8), S8620 [1JA]

——— 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), S6936 [27NO], S7395 [4DE]

——— 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, S5286 [24JY]

——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S675 [15FE], S4797, S4798 [10JY], S5925 [2AU], S8162 [19DE]

——— extend renewable energy production tax credit, S675 [15FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2059), S263 [1FE]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), S5287 [24JY]

——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (S. 2230), motion to proceed, S2289, S2293, S2304, S2313, S2314 [16AP]

Technology: conduct study to determine current cyber law enforcement resources, S5723 [31JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, S4846, S4847, S4848, S4849 [11JY]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 2105), S2458 [18AP]

——— enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure (S. 3414), S5193, S5194, S5195, S5196 [19JY], S5367 [25JY], S5720, S5722 [31JY], S5814, S5815, S5816 [1AU], S5929 [2AU], S6775 [14NO]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3104 [10MY]

U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving sex offenders and missing children (S. 1792), S8086 [17DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 1925), S2774 [26AP]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters and military personnel to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources (S. Res. 523), S5023 [16JY]

Wildlife Conservation Day: observance, S7398 [4DE]

Resolutions by organizations

EPA rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units: U.S. Conference of Mayors, S4292 [19JN]

Statements

Tribute to Marie C. Colvin: Gerald Weaver, S1184 [1MR]

Tributes

Beckett, Mary K. (Katie), S3836• [7JN]

Colvin, Marie C., S1183, S1185 [1MR]

Conrad, Senator, S773 [12DE]

Culpo, Olivia, S5478 [26JY], S8358 [21DE]

Culpo, Peter and Susan, S5478 [26JY]

Dorley, Maxwell R., S2721 [25AP]

Garrahy, John J. (Joe), S253 [1FE]

Inouye, Daniel K., S8199 [19DE]

Mikulski, Senator, S1908 [21MR]

Pare, Edward D., S6622• [21SE]

Shuey, Bill, S6541• [20SE]

Spencer, Rebecca, S2519 [19AP]

Tarwoe, Abraham, S2721 [25AP]

Train, Russell E., S6493 [20SE]

Weichel, Dennis P., Jr., S2220 [29MR]