LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor National Police Week, H2681 [16MY]

Articles and editorials

Citizen Group Honors Local Law Enforcement, E1675 [15NO]

Essential Workers—Those Dedicated To Serving the Public Deserve More Than a Brief Message of Thanks, S7174 [4OC]

125 Years of Service—Somerset Police Department Founded March 13, 1888, S2552 [10AP]

Police Search Officer’s Home, E1811 [9DE]

U.S. Marshals Making an Impact in Vermont, S694 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: increase age limit for appointment as a Federal law enforcement officer for individuals discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (see H.R. 461), H341 [4FE]

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] (see H. Res. 176), H2247 [23AP]

——— 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] (see H. Res. 168), H2124 [17AP]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: reform the Border Patrol agent pay schedule (see S. 1691), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 3463), H7050 [13NO]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see H.R. 1143), H1396 [13MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 32), H2159 [18AP]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 18), H659 [26FE]

——— 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]

Capitol Police: give members the option to delay mandatory retirement until age 60 (see H.R. 598), H431 [8FE]

Crime: deploy Border Patrol agents and increase number of DEA and ATF agents along U.S. border to identify and eliminate illicit sources of firearms smuggled into Mexico for use by drug traffickers (see H.R. 72), H30 [3JA]

DEA: anniversary (see S. Res. 178), S4793 [20JN] (see H. Res. 272), H3989 [20JN]

Dept. of Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 1969), H2602 [14MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations for certain components (see H.J. Res. 79), H6223 [3OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]

——— prioritize assignment of officers and analysts to certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance security of mass transit systems (see H.R. 1210), H1547 [15MR]

——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see S. 1812), S8771 [12DE] (see H.R. 3753), H8108 [12DE]

Dept. of Justice: encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1447), H1857 [9AP]

——— enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 421), H292 [25JA]

——— expand cause of action relative to the pattern of practice of conduct by a governmental authority that deprives a person of constitutional rights to adults as well as juveniles (see H.R. 1967), H2602 [14MY]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 933), S3371 [13MY] (see H.R. 988), H1318 [6MR]

——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 3069), H5434 [9SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 751), H594 [15FE]

——— modify the definition of armor-piercing ammunition to conform to performance rather than metallurgical content (see H.R. 2566), H4143 [27JN]

——— provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 2235), H3094 [4JN]

——— provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 74), H30 [3JA]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 3388), H6951 [30OC]

——— require entrance of all missing children in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database and that certain information be provided to reporters of missing children (see H.R. 3427), H6953 [30OC]

Dept. of Transportation: establish National Yellow Dot Program to alert emergency personnel to medical conditions, prescriptions, and information to treat individuals in motor vehicle emergency situations (see S. 1831), S8845 [16DE]

Diplomatic Security Act: require certain notifications of Dept. of State Accountability Review Boards, avoid conflicts of interest by members, and require actions relative to reports of such Boards (see H.R. 1768), H2390 [26AP]

——— revise provisions relative to Accountability Review Board personnel recommendations (see H.R. 925), H815 [28FE]

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: create an emergency jobs program (see H.R. 1617), H2156 [18AP]

——— provide funds to States, local government, and community-based organizations to save and create local jobs through retention, restoration, or expansion of services needed by local communities (see H.R. 2889), H5260 [31JY]

Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H2393 [26AP]

FBI: making automatic continuing appropriations for continuation of emergency and critical training programs in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3239), H6223 [3OC]

——— provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 131), H31 [3JA]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 1172), S4585 [18JN] (see H.R. 1362), H1823 [21MR]

Firearms: allow certain off-duty and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms to protect children in a school zone (see H.R. 2541), H4142 [27JN]

——— ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 538), H411 [6FE]

——— establish minimum standards for States that allow carrying of concealed firearms (see S. 147), S284 [24JA]

——— establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H5343 [1AU]

——— limit amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies (see S. 843), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1764), H2390 [26AP]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 558), H412 [6FE]

——— provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (see H.R. 2386), H3653 [14JN]

Heroism: honor Federal, State, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty in Michigan and the U.S. for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order (see H. Res. 217), H2654 [15MY]

Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence and call for resignation due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico (see H. Res. 35), H177 [18JA]

——— impeach (see H. Res. 411), H7110 [14NO]

Immigration: improve law enforcement within the interior of the U.S. by improving State and local enforcement, national security, removal of criminal aliens, visa security, and aid to officers (see H.R. 2278), H3250 [6JN]

——— require the collection of data by officers enforcing immigration law (see S. 260), S520 [7FE]

Information technology: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see S. 357), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 180), H51 [4JA]

IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see S. 941), S3429 [14MY] (see H.R. 1950), H2574 [13MY]

——— prohibit implementation or enforcement of health care reform until certifications are made that there is not discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 2022), H2717 [16MY]

——— terminate employment of employees who discriminated against any taxpayer on basis of political affiliation (see H.R. 2025), H2717 [16MY]

Law enforcement: enhance training and cooperation to respond to and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in Indian country, bring perpetrators to justice, and commission a GAO study (see H.R. 1836), H2436 [6MY]

——— increase evidentiary standard for drug convictions and require screening of law enforcement officers or others acting under color of law participating in drug task forces (see H.R. 88), H30 [3JA]

——— mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (see H.R. 3560), H7310 [20NO]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1038), S3843 [23MY] (see H.R. 2851), H5173 [30JY]

——— protect prosecutors, judges, law enforcement officers, and their families from retaliation or intimidation and create stronger offenses for those who target public officials (see S. 698), S2564 [10AP] (see H.R. 1577), H2065 [16AP]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 838), H659 [26FE]

Los Angeles, CA: condemn shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and offer condolences to victims (see S. Res. 324), S8976 [18DE] (see H. Res. 415), H7152 [15NO]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 162), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 401), H280 [23JA]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 146), S3569 [16MY]

National security: ensure that the Armed Forces and Federal law enforcement officers continue to receive pay and allowances during a Government shutdown or if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 3216), H6011 [28SE]

Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see S. Res. 209), S6127 [31JY] (see H. Res. 334), H5399 [2AU]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 140), S3430 [14MY]

Public debt: prioritize payment of pay and allowances to Armed Forces members and Federal law enforcement officers if the statutory debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap (see H.R. 55), H29 [3JA]

Public safety officers: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 876), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 1828), H2436 [6MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 99), S2684 [16AP]

Rural areas: improve housing for educators, public safety officers, and medical providers, and their households (see S. 386), S871 [26FE]

Safety: improve emergency response activities (see H.R. 3552), H7309 [20NO]

Schools: make grants available to local governments to place law enforcement officers in schools (see S. 148), S284 [24JA]

Supreme Court: extend authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds (see H.R. 2922), H5342 [1AU]

Taxation: encourage law enforcement presence in our schools by allowing full-time, off-duty law enforcement officials an exclusion from income for wages for performing services as a substitute teacher (see H.R. 1546), H1991 [12AP]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 506), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1009), H1319 [6MR]

Telecommunications: require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see S. 721), S2649 [15AP] (see H.R. 1575), H2026 [15AP]

Transportation Security Administration: increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 64), H29 [3JA]

E-mails

Government shutdown impact on Border Patrol: Stu Harris, National Border Patrol Council, H6273 [4OC]

Letters

Citizen Empowerment Act: Frank Terreri, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, H5304 [1AU]

Investigation into crimes attributed to David Renz while under pretrial supervision and electronic monitoring by the Federal probation system: Thomas F. Hogan, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, H3670 [17JN]

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act: Senator Coburn, S5795 [18JY]

National Blue Alert Act: Senator Coburn, S4054 [10JN]

Nomination of Caitlin J. Halligan to be circuit judge: Raymond W. Kelly, New York, NY, Police Commissioner, S1145 [6MR]

Prohibit FEMA Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for projects that do not improve homeland security: Raymond W. Kelly, New York, NY, Police Commissioner, S1982 [20MR]

——— several law enforcement and emergency services organizations, S1983 [20MR]

Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act: Evangelical Immigration Table (organization), H7043 [13NO]

Lists

Fallen law enforcement officers who lived or served in Prince William County, VA, between 1922 and 2012, E617 [8MY]

Kentucky law enforcement officers killed while on duty, S3440 [15MY]

Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E589 [3MY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6471, H6472 [10OC]

Remarks in House

Albuquerque, NM: tribute to police officers, H6915 [30OC]

Armed Forces: sexual assault investigation training funding, H5013, H5014 [24JY]

——— tribute to 529th Military Police Co., U.S. Army in Europe Honor Guard, E1281 [11SE]

ATF: blocking of publication of book relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico, H6348 [8OC]

Border Patrol: impact of budget sequestration in southern Arizona, H1417 [14MR]

——— interior border patrol station funding, H3129 [5JN]

Boston, MA: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims, H2119 [17AP], H2147 [18AP], H2385–H2389 [26AP]

——— express condolences to law enforcement officers killed or wounded in events following the Boston Marathon bombings, E514, E515 [23AP]

——— tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts to respond to Boston Marathon bombings, H2076 [17AP]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: reform the Border Patrol agent pay schedule (H.R. 3463), H7063 [14NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H4989 [24JY], E1121 [24JY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 32), H2414 [6MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 18), H1554, H1555 [18MR]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H5011 [24JY]

Capitol Police: tribute, H6210, H6211 [3OC], H6229 [4OC]

Chatham, NJ: anniversary of Chatham Borough Police Dept., E1049 [11JY]

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): hold bipartisan public hearings with testimony from persons having knowledge relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels, H3238 [6JN]

Crime: impact of budget sequestration on Federal probation system, H3670 [17JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: direct new Bureau of Customs and Border Protection officers to the busiest ports of entry, H3196 [5JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6466–H6474 [10OC], E1488 [11OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), motion to recommit, H6471, H6472 [10OC]

——— modify activities of certain State and urban area fusion centers to enhance domestic security, E870 [14JN]

——— prohibit funding for new contracts to purchase ammunition prior to submitting report to Congress on cost and need for ammunition, H3190, H3191 [5JN]

——— supplement Bureau of Customs and Border Protection funding in Puerto Rico with general appropriations when a shortage occurs in Puerto Rico Trust Fund, H3179, H3180 [5JN]

——— utilize modern simulation technology as training tool, H3192 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 1447), H8047–H8049 [12DE]

——— implement national standards to eliminate sexual assault in prisons, jails, and detention centers, H5054 [25JY]

——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (H.R. 3069), E1275 [10SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (H.R. 751), H570 [15FE]

——— tribute to Congressional Badge of Bravery recipients, E745 [23MY]

Diplomatic Security Act: revise provisions relative to Accountability Review Board personnel recommendations, H1815 [21MR]

——— revise provisions relative to Accountability Review Board personnel recommendations (H.R. 925), H1815 [21MR]

District of Columbia: condemn Navy Yard shootings and express condolences to victims, H5667 [19SE], H5875 [26SE]

——— condemn Navy Yard shootings and express condolences to victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, H5575, H5576 [17SE], H5659 [19SE]

——— express condolences to law enforcement officers injured and gratitude to responders to attempted security breach at White House and Capitol, H6204, H6209 [3OC]

——— tribute to Metropolitan Police Dept., H6210 [3OC]

Eau Claire, WI: tribute to Northwest Regional Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, E653 [14MY]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H3055 [4JN]

Eden Prairie, MN: anniversary of Eden Prairie Police Dept., H252 [23JA]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of killing of Fairfax County police officers outside of the Sully District Police Station, E625 [8MY]

FBI: impact of Government shutdown on FBI National Academy, H6231 [4OC]

Federal employees: appropriate funds necessary to ensure Federal employees continue to receive pay for service during a Government shutdown, H6004, H6005 [28SE]

Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E596 [6MY]

Forest Hill, TX: dedication of Forest Hill Memorial Park, H3370 [13JN]

Holder, Attorney General: call for resignation due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico, H2943 [23MY], H3296 [12JN]

——— express no confidence and call for resignation due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico, H2944 [23MY], H4504 [16JY], H4983 [24JY], H5054 [25JY], H5184 [31JY]

Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to law enforcement personnel honorees, E1674 [15NO]

House of Representatives: moment of silence for law enforcement officers injured in attempted security breach at White House and Capitol, H6203 [3OC]

——— moment of silence for victims of Navy Yard shooting in District of Columbia, H5574 [17SE]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims and families of those affected by explosion at West, TX, fertilizer plant, and commend first responders, H2140 [18AP]

IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees, H2588, H2589, H2590 [14MY]

——— prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (H.R. 1950), E1178 [31JY]

KCPQ–TV (Seattle, WA): tribute to ‘‘Washington’s Most Wanted’’ program for role in capture of fugitives in Washington (State) and Oregon, E427 [11AP]

Kentucky: tribute to Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Service, E613 [7MY]

Lair, Steve: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Partnership for Public Safety award recipient, E1593 [29OC]

Law enforcement: mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (H.R. 3560), H7386 [2DE]

——— prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 2851), E1158 [30JY]

——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (H.R. 838), E195 [26FE]

Los Angeles, CA: condemn shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and offer condolences to victims, E1636 [12NO]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E588 [3MY]

McBride, Francesco Z.: Amtrak Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E411 [10AP]

National Night Out: observance, H5054 [25JY]

National Police Defense Foundation: tribute to award recipients, E556 [25AP]

National Police Week: observance, H2589 [14MY], H2626, H2638, H2639 [15MY], H2722 [17MY], E650 [14MY], E666 [15MY], E708 [21MY]

Newtown, CT: condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, H1416 [14MR], E65 [25JA], E176 [25FE]

Oak Creek, WI: anniversary of shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, H5272 [1AU]

——— recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (H. Res. 334), E1225 [2AU]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, H2525 [8MY], H2811 [21MY], E662 [15MY]

Prince William County Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association: tribute to fallen law enforcement officers between 1922 and 2012, E617 [8MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, E619 [8MY]

Ruffo, Emily: California School Resource Officer Association Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year award recipient, H5185 [31JY]

San Francisco, CA: express sympathy to victims and families of those affected by crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214, and commend crew and first responders, H4220, H4223 [9JY]

Santa Monica, CA: condemn shootings at Santa Monica College and express condolences to victims’ families, H3933 [20JN]

SEC: protect pension plans of firefighters, police officer, teachers, or any retiree against fraudulent or deceptive financial practices and protect U.S. firms from takeovers by foreign companies, H2748–H2750 [17MY]

Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Above and Beyond Award recipients, E794 [4JN]

Supreme Court: decision in Maryland v. King relative to DNA collection of persons arrested, H3105 [5JN]

——— extend authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds (H.R. 2922), H6974, H6975 [12NO]

Terrorism: label drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, H1553 [18MR]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure the Federal Air Marshal Service is using funds to deploy personnel on inbound international flights considered to be high risk, H3197, H3198 [5JN]

——— Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3147–H3149 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3193, H3194 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding for security officers outside an airport, H3213 [5JN]

Vienna, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E460, E461 [15AP]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, H1997 [15AP]

West, TX: express sympathy to victims and families of those affected by explosion at fertilizer plant, and commend first responders, H2148, H2154 [18AP], H2231 [23AP], H2306 [25AP], H2409 [6MY]

——— tribute to first responders killed in explosion at fertilizer plant, H3279–H3281 [11JN]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge Police Dept., and Wheat Ridge Business Association Feed the Future Program recipients of Wheat Ridge Mayor’s Business & Community Partnership Award, E1439 [4OC]

Remarks in Senate

Abu Ghaith, Sulaiman: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S1691 [12MR]

al-Libi, Abu Anas: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials’ efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S7488 [15OC]

Boston, MA: commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt (S. Res. 115), S2982 [25AP]

——— condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend law enforcement agencies involved in investigation that led to capture of perpetrators, S2831 [22AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement officials for response to bombings at the Boston Marathon, S2819 [22AP], S2870 [23AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5851, S5852, S5874, S5882 [24JY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 32), S3282 [8MY]

——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 18), S2232 [21MR]

——— moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5883 [24JY]

——— tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress, S2699 [17AP], S2776 [18AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress (S. Res. 112), S2979 [24AP]

——— tribute to law enforcement officers who protect Members of Congress, S2909 [24AP]

Capitol Police: tribute, S6473, S6474 [16SE], S7166 [3OC], S7171–S7178, S7188, S7190, S7196, S7198, S7202, S7203 [4OC], S7216, S7230 [5OC]

Contracts: limit taxpayer-funded salaries of Government contractors involved in border security, S4470, S4471 [13JN], S4659, S4660 [19JN]

Delaware: tribute to Lieutenant Joseph L. Szczerba Service Award recipients, S5564 [9JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop plan, including an increase in Bureau of Customs and Border Protection officers as necessary, to reduce wait times at airports with highest volume of international travelers, S4383 [12JN]

——— grant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services asylum officers authority to dismiss frivolous asylum applications and increase staffing for anti-fraud operations and prosecutions, S4766 [20JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), S7414 [11OC], S7419 [12OC]

——— recruit veterans and Reserve component members to fill positions within Bureau of Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S4565 [18JN], S4660, S4661 [19JN]

——— require implementation of border security strategies before processing applications for registered provisional immigrant status or adjusted status, S4635–S4637 [19JN]

——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement union lawsuit against the Obama administration relative to allegations of lack of enforcement of immigration laws, S4000 [7JN], S4508, S4510 [17JN], S5310 [26JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 933), S3373 [13MY], S9044 [19DE]

——— improve Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, S8839 [16DE]

District of Columbia: condemn Navy Yard shootings, express condolences to victims, support for those impacted, and gratitude to responders to the shootings (S. Res. 265), S7214 [4OC]

——— condemn Navy Yard shootings and express condolences to victims and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S6473 [16SE], S6477, S6479, S6483, S6484, S6492, S6494, S6495, S6501 [17SE], S6571, S6574 [18SE]

Federal agencies and departments: impact of Government shutdown on ability of inspectors general to detect fraud and abuse, S7470 [14OC]

FEMA: prohibit Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for projects that do not improve homeland security, S1977, S1982–S1984 [20MR]

Hampton, NH: tribute to first responders, S6194 [1AU]

Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act: anniversary, S8839 [16DE]

——— 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, S4746–S4753, S4757, S4761–S4766, S4769, S4776, S4777, S4782 [20JN], S4850–S4981 [21JN], S4989–S4996, S4998–S5013 [24JN], S5112, S5117, S5118, S5127–S5132 [25JN], S5205–S5209, S5211–S5215 [26JN], S5318–S5320, S5325, S5339 [27JN], S5539 [9JY]

——— require training for National Guard and Coast Guard officers and agents in programs on border protection, immigration law enforcement, and how to address vulnerable populations, S4631 [19JN]

IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees, S3402–S3404 [14MY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1038), S3849 [23MY], S8089 [18NO]

Los Angeles, CA: condemn shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and offer condolences to victims (S. Res. 324), S8983 [18DE]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 162), S2676 [16AP], S7712 [31OC], S9045 [19DE]

Morton, John T.: allegations of lack of enforcement of immigration laws by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director, S308 [28JA], S337–S339 [29JA], S4000 [7JN], S4508 [17JN]

National Police Week: designate (S. Res. 146), S3585 [16MY]

——— observance, S3367 [13MY], S3439, S3528 [15MY]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S6495 [17SE]

——— condemn shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S4460–S4462 [13JN]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to enforcement of immigration laws, S8862–S8867 [16DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 140), S3436 [14MY], S3565, S3566 [16MY]

Pennsylvania: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S3565 [16MY]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 99), S2696 [16AP]

Somerset, KY: anniversary of Somerset Police Dept., S2552 [10AP]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipients, S3753–S3755 [22MY]

Supreme Court: extend authority of Supreme Court Police to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds (H.R. 2922), S8044 [14NO], S8605 [10DE], S9043 [19DE]

Taxation: provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (S. 506), S1271 [7MR]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Oklahoma, S3604 [20MY], S3643 [21MY]

Virginia Tech University: anniversary of campus shootings, S2660, S2662, S2669 [16AP]

West, TX: express sympathy to victims and families of those affected by explosion at fertilizer plant, and commend first responders, S2775, S2777 [18AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res. 75–80 and 82–85, Various Federal Agencies and Programs Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 3223, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 371) (H. Rept. 113–242), H6223 [3OC]

Death in Custody Reporting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1447) (H. Rept. 113–285), H7607 [9DE]

Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 933), S6204 [1AU]

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 162), S4792 [20JN]

National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 180) (H. Rept. 113–54), H2601 [14MY]

——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 357), S6646 [19SE]

Nomination of Amos Rojas, Jr. To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8049 [14NO]

Nomination of Gary L. Blankinship To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9051 [19DE]

Nomination of Peter C. Tobin To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8049 [14NO]

Nomination of Robert L. Hobbs To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9051 [19DE]

Supreme Court Police Authority To Protect Court Officials Away From the Supreme Court Grounds Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2922) (H. Rept. 113–259), H6996 [12NO]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 18) (H. Rept. 113–18), H1567 [18MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6472 [10OC]

Statements

Condemn Shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School: Dan Malloy, Governor of Connecticut, E176 [25FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 18, use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service, H1554 [18MR]

H. Con. Res. 32, use of Capitol Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, H2414 [6MY]

H. Res. 371, consideration of H.J. Res. 75–80 and 82–85, various Federal agencies and programs continuing appropriations and H.R. 3223, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, H6244 [4OC]

H.J. Res. 79, Dept. of Homeland Security continuing appropriations for certain components, H6466 [10OC]

H.R. 180, National Blue Alert Act, H2579 [14MY]

H.R. 1447, Death in Custody Reporting Act, H8047 [12DE]

H.R. 2922, Supreme Court Police authority to protect court officials away from the Supreme Court grounds extension, H6974 [12NO]

S. 933, Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership authorization extension, S3374 [13MY]

S. Res. 99, Public Service Recognition Week, S2688 [16AP]

S. Res. 101, condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and commend medical personnel, first responders, and citizens that aided victims, S2751 [17AP]

S. Res. 112, tribute to law enforcement, postal workers, and other Senate employees who detected and prevented poison threat to Members of Congress, S2966 [24AP]

S. Res. 115, commend heroism, courage, and sacrifice of victims recovering from attacks relative to Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent manhunt, S3045 [25AP]

S. Res. 140, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3434 [14MY]

S. Res. 146, National Police Week, S3582 [16MY]

S. Res. 178, DEA anniversary, S4796 [20JN]

S. Res. 209, recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, WI, and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings, S6132 [31JY]

S. Res. 265, condemn Navy Yard shootings, express condolences to victims, support for those impacted, and gratitude to responders to the shootings in District of Columbia, S7211 [4OC]

S. Res. 324, condemn shooting at Los Angeles, CA, International Airport and offer condolences to victims, S8981 [18DE]