FISCHER, DEB (a Senator from Nebraska)

Amendments

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3660, S3668, S3672 [21MY], S3763, S3777, S3780 [22MY], S3847 [23MY], S3967 [5JN], S3988 [6JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 933), S1715 [12MR], S1787, S1796 [13MR], S2799 [18AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2148, S2149, S2170, S2193, S2199, S2204 [21MR], S2268, S2333, S2346, S2354, S2359 [22MR]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6448 [12SE], S6521, S6533, S6535, S6536 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8057, S8058, S8059, S8060, S8065 [14NO], S8130 [18NO], S8209, S8214, S8215, S8216, S8242, S8288, S8289 [19NO], S8392, S8406 [20NO], S8475, S8493 [21NO]

Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4587 [18JN], S4681, S4693 [19JN], S4834, S4844 [20JN], S5052 [24JN]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Corps of Engineers to construct various projects to improve rivers and harbors (S. 601), S3205 [7MY], S3347 [9MY], S3409 [14MY]

Articles and editorials

Modernize, Don’t Abandon Our Nuclear Arsenal, by, Politico (publication), S5488 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 356), S773 [14FE]

——— investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (see S. Res. 133), S3256 [8MY]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 138), S1229 [6MR]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see S. 946), S3430 [14MY]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 583), S1853 [14MR]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 1670), S7927 [7NO]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 886), S3159 [7MY]

Arbor Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 14), S3029 [25AP]

Boston, MA: commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt (see S. Res. 115), S3029 [25AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims (see S. Res. 101), S2749 [17AP]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S3760 [22MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 7), S708 [13FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress (see S. Res. 112), S2960 [24AP]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see S. 186), S3326 [9MY]

Congress: require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see S. 1404), S6126 [31JY]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see S. 135), S1229 [6MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 369), S773 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults through transition of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response positions to nominative or ‘‘high visibility’’ positions (see S. 992), S3657 [21MY]

——— improve sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (see S. 1775), S8457 [21NO]

——— reform investigative procedures under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prevent abusive treatment of alleged sexual assault victims in the Armed Forces (see S. 1644), S7878 [6NO]

Dept. of HHS: improve and enhance research and treatments of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (see S. 1251), S5498 [27JN]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 931), S7576 [28OC]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see S. 1719), S8977 [18DE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funds from being used to restrict sending or receiving information on citizenship or immigration status (see S. 299), S707 [13FE]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see S. 579), S2502 [9AP]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure any requirement providing for screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (see S. 1537), S6887 [24SE]

——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see S. 1462), S6521 [17SE]

——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP]

District of Columbia: condemn Navy Yard shootings, express condolences to victims, support for those impacted, and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Res. 265), S7210 [4OC]

Employment: expand the E-Verify program for employment eligibility confirmation and hold employers accountable (see S. 202), S438 [31JA]

Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 19), S943 [27FE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see S. 464), S1893 [18MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 484), S1229 [6MR]

——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 496), S1269 [7MR]

——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (see S. 1324), S5800 [18JY]

——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see S. 1343), S5970 [25JY]

——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (see S. 1536), S6683 [23SE]

——— require Inspector General to include certain assessments in reports (see S. 317), S708 [13FE]

Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 191), S438 [31JA]

——— exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services (see S. 724), S2649 [15AP]

——— impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements requiring regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see S. 714), S2589 [11AP]

——— provide for congressional review of agency guidance documents (see S. 320), S708 [13FE]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see S. 15), S871 [26FE]

Federal employees: establish certain procedures for allowing the recording of in-person or telephonic interactions by Executive branch employees with individuals (see S. 1377), S5969 [25JY]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for official portraits of Members of Congress or heads of executive or legislative branch agencies or offices (see S. 1820), S8771 [12DE]

——— provide for investigative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see S. 1378), S5969 [25JY]

Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see S. 1349), S8187 [19NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 17), S4481 [13JN]

FRS: require Senate confirmation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Inspector General (see S. 1310), S5708 [16JY]

GAO: report to Congress on the effectiveness of FCC universal service reforms (see S. 774), S2844 [22AP]

Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]

Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]

Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 1204), S4792 [20JN]

——— repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see S. 40), S43 [22JA]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]

Iran: impose sanctions (see S. 1001), S3657 [21MY]

——— impose sanctions relative to certain transactions in foreign currencies (see S. 892), S3616 [20MY]

——— support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (see S. Res. 65), S1128 [5MR]

——— support political reform (see S. Res. 154), S4059 [10JN]

IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see S. 941), S3429 [14MY]

ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 790), S2961 [24AP]

Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]

Lincoln Highway: anniversary of first transcontinental highway (see S. Res. 188), S5264 [26JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]

Mosaic (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 36), S773 [14FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 294), S8000 [13NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 294), S8000 [13NO]

National Ag Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 81), S1950 [19MR]

National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1488), S6447 [12SE]

——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (see S. 1488), S6447 [12SE]

——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see S. 1617), S7673 [30OC]

——— ensure that personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is secured with proper privacy and data security safeguards (see S. 1525), S6597 [18SE]

——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see S. 1726), S8186 [19NO]

——— prohibit funding to implement (see S. 1292), S5667 [11JY]

——— repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 603), S4674 [19JN]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 351), S773 [14FE]

——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see S. 1848), S8975 [18DE]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (see S. 1302), S7576 [28OC]

Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 175), S401 [30JA]

——— clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see S. 802), S3987 [6JN]

SBA: require a study and report on the costs to small business concerns of Federal regulations (see S. 535), S1710 [12MR]

Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 888), S3258 [8MY]

Sergeant Cory Mracek Memorial Post Office, Chadron, NE: designate (see S. 1499), S6446 [12SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 313), S8565 [9DE]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see S. 91), S657 [12FE]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S9105 [20DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 1183), S4673 [19JN]

——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 399), S1011 [28FE]

Telecommunications: encourage spectrum licensees to make unused spectrum available to rural and smaller carriers to expand wireless coverage (see S. 1776), S8457 [21NO]

Telephones: improve service in rural areas and express that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (see S. Res. 157), S3844 [23MY]

U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1893 [18MR]

Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see S. 950), S3987 [6JN] (see S. 1171), S5668 [11JY]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 1006), S3760 [22MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3532 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see S. 1539), S6753 [24SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund (see S. 1420), S6206 [1AU]

Federal agencies and departments: close out expired, empty grant accounts (see S. 1792), S8601 [10DE]

National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 116), S3030 [25AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [3JA]

Letters

EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule change with respect to certain farms: Bing Von Bergen, National Association of Wheat Growers, S3420 [14MY]

——— Charles F. Conner, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, S3421 [14MY]

——— Dale Moore, American Farm Bureau Federation, S3420 [14MY]

——— Danny Murphy, American Soybean Association, S3420 [14MY]

——— E. Keith Menchey, National Cotton Council of America, S3420 [14MY]

——— Linda C. Raun, USA Rice Federation, S3421 [14MY]

——— Pam Johnson, National Corn Growers Association, S3421 [14MY]

——— Scott George, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, S3420 [14MY]

——— several agricultural and food industry organizations, S3419 [14MY]

Oaths of office

Senate, S5 [3JA]

Remarks

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S4047 [10JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6948 [26SE]

——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S2027 [20MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2268 [22MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S4047 [10JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8715 [12DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S7913 [7NO], S8328 [20NO]

——— improve sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities, S8715 [12DE]

——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, S8328 [20NO]

——— modify authorities relative to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice by removing prosecution of serious crimes from the chain of command, S8328 [20NO]

——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, S4742 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, S3395 [14MY], S3707 [22MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund (S. 1420), S6214 [1AU]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, S3418 [14MY]

Federal agencies and departments: allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order, S7342 [9OC]

——— close out expired, empty grant accounts (S. 1792), S8603 [10DE]

——— exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services (S. 724), S2984 [25AP]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7342 [9OC]

Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S2268 [22MR]

Honor Flight Nebraska (organization): tribute, S7913 [7NO]

Immigration: prohibit granting of lawful permanent residence status until deployment of border strategy, new Border Patrol agents and fencing, employment verification system, and electronic entry/exit system, S5117, S5118 [25JN]

——— reform (S. 744), S5117, S5118 [25JN]

IRS: investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, S3394 [14MY], S3707 [22MY]

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S3708 [22MY]

Lincoln Highway: anniversary of first transcontinental highway (S. Res. 188), S5305 [26JN]

Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), House amendment, S8715 [12DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: reform, S2582 [11AP]

National objectives: economic recovery, S2443 [8AP]

National Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 116), S2991, S2992 [25AP]

Nebraska: State legislative process, S8712, S8713 [12DE]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S3707 [22MY]

——— evaluation of budget proposal, S2582 [11AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S7660 [30OC], S8017 [14NO], S8748 [12DE]

——— prohibit funding to implement, S6948 [26SE]

——— repeal, S8017 [14NO]

Public debt: ceiling, S7342 [9OC]

Senate: legislative process, S5117 [25JN], S8712, S8713, S8715 [12DE]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8712, S8713, S8715 [12DE]

Taxation: permanently repeal estate tax, S2582 [11AP]

——— reform the Federal tax code, S2633 [15AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, S7342 [9OC]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S4742 [20JN]

Unemployment: youth and young adult unemployment rate, S7660 [30OC]

Veterans: ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, S7913 [7NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S7913 [7NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Corps of Engineers to construct various projects to improve rivers and harbors (S. 601), S3418 [14MY]

Wolford, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be district judge, S8712 [12DE]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S2444 [8AP]

Reports

Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (2012) (excerpt), S3418 [14MY]

Tributes

Hoffman, Jack, S2991 [25AP]

Johanns, Senator, S8712 [12DE]

Thatcher, Margaret, S2444 [8AP]