AARON, CHARLES L., III
Remarks in House
Tribute, E631 [9MY]
AARON, CHARLOTTE TASHJIAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E885 [17JN]
AARON, HENRY L.
Bills and resolutions
Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 2635), H4308 [9JY] (see H.R. 3186), H5882 [26SE]
AARON’S LAW ACT see Computers
AARP (organization)
Letters
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5681 [19SE]
AARTHUN, STEPHANIE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S295 [24JA]
ABBAS, MAHMOUD
Bills and resolutions
Palestinians: clarify a Presidential succession plan for the Palestinian Authority, expand political freedom in West Bank, and take preventive measures to limit possibility of Hamas takeover in West Bank (see H. Res. 177), H2247 [23AP]
ABBEVILLE, LA
Remarks in House
Vermilion Catholic High School: tribute to football team, E1906 [19DE]
ABBEY, RICHARD W.
Remarks in House
Sonoma County, CA, Bar Association: Career of Distinction Award recipient, E1613 [30OC]
ABC, INC.
Remarks in House
ABC Family: tribute to television drama ‘‘The Fosters’’, E959 [25JN]
Reports
Fort Hood Hero Says Obama ‘Betrayed’ Her, Other Victims, E125 [12FE]
ABDALLA, LOREN D. (DUKE)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E319 [18MR]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2957 [24AP]
ABEDINI, SAEED
Bills and resolutions
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H1909 [10AP]
——— call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs (see S. Res. 284), S7729 [31OC]
Letters
Call for release of Saeed Abedini from Iran: Billy Graham, E1390 [27SE]
Remarks in House
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities, H5054 [25JY], H5423 [9SE], H7035 [13NO], E1875 [16DE]
——— call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (H. Res. 147), H3350 [12JN]
Tribute, H5843 [26SE]
Remarks in Senate
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs (S. Res. 284), S8070 [14NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 284, call for Iran to release Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs, S7734 [31OC]
ABEGG, THEODORE
Remarks in Senate
St. Louis, MO: tribute to Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipients, S3753–S3755 [22MY]
ABELL, CHARLIE
Letters
Helping Heroes Fly Act, H2823 [21MY]
ABELSON, REED
Articles and editorials
Health Plan Cost for New Yorkers Set To Fall 50%, H4537 [17JY]
ABERDEEN, NJ
Remarks in House
Temple Beth Ahm: anniversary, E563 [26AP]
Temple Shalom: anniversary, E205 [27FE]
ABF FREIGHT SYSTEM, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H5667 [19SE]
ABIAD, ALIA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E222 [28FE], E867 [14JN]
ABILENE, TX
Remarks in Senate
Scott AFB, IL: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, S4053 [10JN]
ABINGDON, VA
Remarks in House
Ahn, Steve: McGlothlin Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E569 [26AP]
ABORTION
Amendments
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3719 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see S. 946), S3430 [14MY] (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
Armed Forces: lift statutory ban preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 1389), H1824 [21MR]
——— protect the privacy of servicewomen seeking abortions in cases of rape or incest and allow use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 777), S2896 [23AP]
Civil liberties: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 583), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1091), H1356 [12MR]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see S. 135), S284 [24JA] (see H.R. 61), H29 [3JA] (see H.R. 217), H52 [4JA]
Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at conception (see H.R. 2764), H4825 [19JY]
——— restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 23), H28 [3JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 32), S42 [22JA] (see S. 369), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]
Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 973), H982 [5MR]
——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see S. 1539), S6753 [24SE] (see H.R. 3062), H5399 [2AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H369 [5FE]
Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 138), S284 [24JA] (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 137), S284 [24JA]
District of Columbia: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 886), S3159 [7MY] (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
Families and domestic relations: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 3601), H7354 [21NO]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 119), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see S. 981), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 2030), H2717 [16MY]
Health: condemn, prevent, and prosecute abusive, unsanitary, and illegal health care practices (see S. Res. 134), S3256 [8MY]
——— ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see S. 356), S773 [14FE]
——— intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 1740), H2350 [25AP]
——— investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (see S. Res. 133), S3256 [8MY] (see H. Res. 206), H2533 [8MY]
——— prohibit discrimination and retaliation against individuals and health care entities that refuse to recommend, refer for, cover, pay for, provide, perform, assist, or participate in abortions (see S. 143), S284 [24JA]
——— prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see S. 142), S284 [24JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 1670), S7927 [7NO]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), consideration (see H. Res. 266), H3686 [17JN]
——— 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] (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]
——— provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2433), H3927 [19JN]
Health care professionals: impose admitting privilege requirements with respect to physicians who perform abortions (see S. 139), S284 [24JA]
Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 2993), H5396 [2AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see S. 154), S285 [24JA] (see H.R. 346), H222 [22JA]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see S. 1848), S8975 [18DE] (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 813), S3028 [25AP]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 1122), H1395 [13MR]
——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2943), H5343 [1AU]
Women: ensure access to best available overall and reproductive health care and affordable insurance, reduce health disparities, end gender-based violence, and promote economic security (see H. Res. 94), H816 [28FE]
——— ensure access to contraception, preventive services, accurate health care information, cancer screenings, and affordable insurance for pregnancy-related needs and reduce health disparities (see S. Res. 60), S944 [27FE]
——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see S. 1696), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 3471), H7051 [13NO]
Factsheets
Fetal Pain—The Evidence: doctorsonfetalpain.org (Internet site), H3715–H3717 [18JN]
Letters
Insurance coverage of abortion care for fatal fetal anomalies: Holly Scheuren, E89 [4FE]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3742 [18JN]
——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H3742 [18JN]
——— several religious organizations, H3734, H3737 [18JN]
Protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of specific items and services: David Green, Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., S6774 [24SE]
Remarks in House
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H2752–H2754 [17MY]
Armed Forces: lift statutory ban preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (H.R. 1389), E360 [21MR]
China: harassment of family of human rights activists Chen Guangcheng and Yuan Weijing, H2789 [20MY]
——— testimonies delivered during ‘‘Chen Guangcheng and Gao Zhisheng—Human Rights in China’’ hearing, E438–E440 [12AP]
Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, H206–H219 [22JA], H251, H257, H258 [23JA], H2346 [25AP], H2377 [26AP], H2476 [7MY], H2623 [15MY], H2708 [16MY], H2754 [17MY], H3229–H3233 [6JN], E56, E59 [23JA], E624 [8MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons, H2381 [26AP]
Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on sex selective abortion and female infanticide in India, E1324 [17SE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (H.R. 217), H64 [14JA], H185, H219 [22JA]
——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (H.R. 61), H76 [14JA], H219 [22JA]
Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H5421 [9SE]
District of Columbia: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H2752–H2754 [17MY], H3229–H3233 [6JN], H3636, H3637 [14JN]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (H.R. 2030), E683 [16MY]
Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, H1914, H1932, H1933–H1939 [11AP], H1986 [12AP], H2074 [17AP], H2276, H2283 [24AP], H2313, H2327, H2328, H2329, H2330, H2346 [25AP], H2377, H2381 [26AP], H2476 [7MY], H2623 [15MY], H2708 [16MY], H2754 [17MY], H3229–H3233 [6JN], H3677 [17JN], H3713, H3733, H3740–H3742 [18JN], H5556 [17SE], E624 [8MY]
Health: investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (H. Res. 206), E624 [8MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H3670, H3677 [17JN], H3691, H3695, H3697, H3698, H3699, H3700, H3730–H3745 [18JN], H3768 [19JN], E928, E942, E952 [20JN]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708–H3720 [18JN]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H6162 [2OC]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 940), H955 [5MR], H1435 [15MR], H3106 [5JN], H3347–H3354 [12JN], E1727 [21NO]
Kentucky Right to Life Association: anniversary, E53 [23JA]
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children: observance, H5556 [17SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges, H7340 [21NO]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H184, H185, H186, H187, H206–H219 [22JA], H226, H258 [23JA], E56, E59 [23JA], E68 [25JA]
Texas: Federal court ruling that new restrictions on abortion are in violation of the Constitution, E1595 [29OC]
Remarks in Senate
Civil liberties: protect lives of born and unborn persons (S. 583), S1872 [14MR], S1873 [18MR]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, S2281 [22MR]
——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 369), S786 [14FE]
Discrimination: prohibit against the unborn on the basis of sex, S2089 [21MR]
District of Columbia: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 886), S3240 [8MY]
Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, S3239 [8MY]
Health: condemn, prevent, and prosecute abusive, unsanitary, and illegal health care practices (S. Res. 134), S3239–S3241 [8MY], S3553–S3555 [16MY]
——— condemn, prevent, and prosecute abusive, unsanitary, and illegal health care practices (S. Res. 134), unanimous-consent request, S3239 [8MY], S3553 [16MY], S3806, S3807 [23MY]
——— investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (S. Res. 133), S3239–S3241 [8MY], S3553–S3555 [16MY], S3807 [23MY]
——— investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (S. Res. 133), unanimous-consent request, S3239 [8MY], S3553 [16MY], S3806 [23MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), S4629, S4630, S4654 [19JN]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), S7898–S7900 [7NO]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S2268 [22MR], S6774 [24SE], S6926 [26SE], S6980 [27SE]
Health care professionals: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections, S4630 [19JN]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S4630 [19JN]
Senate: provide a point of order against legislation funding the U.N. while member nations force their citizens or residents to undergo abortion, S2316 [22MR]
Women: ensure access to primary and preventive health care, family planning or birth control, or employer-provided contraceptive coverage, S2250, S2255 [22MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 266) (H. Rept. 113–114), H3686 [17JN]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1797) (H. Rept. 113–109), H3652 [14JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708 [18JN]
Statements
Living Beyond the Bandaide of Abortion: Joyce Zounis, H210, H215 [22JA]
Protect Access to Safe and Legal Abortion—Reject the Nationwide 20-Week Abortion Ban: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., H3736 [18JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 266, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H3708 [18JN]
H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H3730 [18JN]
S. Res. 60, ensure access by women to contraception, preventive services, accurate health care information, cancer screenings, and affordable insurance for pregnancy-related needs and reduce health disparities, S947 [27FE]
S. Res. 133, investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices, S3263 [8MY]
S. Res. 134, condemn, prevent, and prosecute abusive, unsanitary, and illegal health care practices, S3263 [8MY]
ABORTION INSURANCE FULL DISCLOSURE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
ABORTION MUST END NOW (organization)
Letters
Investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, H7181 [18NO]
ABRAHAMIAN, KENNETH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1263 [9SE]
ABRAMOSKE-JAMES, STEPHANIE
Remarks in House
Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas: recipient, E1883 [16DE]
ABRAMOWITZ, MORTON H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E780 [4JN]
ABRAMSON, ROBERT
Remarks in House
Tribute, E149 [14FE]
ABRAMSON, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Bronx, NY: Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Builder Award recipient, E1902 [19DE]
ABSHURE, A. HEATH
Letters
SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, H2739 [17MY]
Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act, H7482 [4DE]
ABSTINENCE EDUCATION REALLOCATION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 718), H821 [4MR]
ABU DHEEB, MAHDI
Remarks in House
Bahrain: call for release of political prisoners, H4842 [22JY]
ABU GHAITH, SULAIMAN
Articles and editorials
Citing Cuts, Lawyers Seek Relief in Terrorism Case, S2646 [15AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1681–S1683 [12MR]
Intelligence services: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S1691 [12MR]
ACA ENROLLMENT EXTENSION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1693), S8000 [13NO]
ACABA, JOSEPH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1493 [11OC]
ACADEMIC COMPETITION RESOLUTION
Remarks in House
Enact (H. Res. 77), H643–H647 [26FE], H801 [28FE], E197 [27FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 77, provisions, H643 [26FE]
ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS LEAD US TO SUCCESS (A PLUS) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1210), S4793 [20JN] (see H.R. 2456), H3988 [20JN]
Texts of
S. 1210, provisions, S4795 [20JN]
ACADIANA PROFILE (publication)
Remarks in House
Lake Charles, LA: Acadiana Profile (publication) City of the Year award recipient, E105 [6FE]
ACCELERATED LEARNING ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1082), S5220 [26JN]
ACCELERATING THE END OF BREAST CANCER ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1830), H6685 [23OC]
ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 1924), H2568 [9MY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1924), H2525 [8MY]
ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 202), S672 [13FE]
ACCURACY FOR ADOPTEES ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 1614), H8130 [23DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1614), S9069 [19DE]
Texts of
S. 1614, provisions, H8130 [23DE]
S1614, provisions, S9069 [19DE]
ACCUWEATHER, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H5481 [11SE]
ACDI/VOCA (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E939 [20JN], E959 [25JN]
ACHEBE, CHIKE
Remarks in House
Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E1873 [16DE]
ACHIEVEMENT REWARDS FOR COLLEGE SCIENTISTS (ARCS) FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Betzer, Peter R.: Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation STEM Visionary Catalyst Award recipient, E88 [4FE]
ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE (ABLE) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 647), H5077 [25JY]
ACKERMAN, ALAYNA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6110 [31JY]
ACOSTA-SALAZAR, ANGELA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1649 [13NO]
ACQUAVITA, FRED
Remarks in House
Tribute, E592 [6MY]
ACREE, SUSAN
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5724 [19SE]
ACTON, LORI
Articles and editorials
Laurel Library Director Dies Monday, S999 [28FE]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S999 [28FE]
ACUFF, EARL C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E272 [12MR]
ACUMEN SOLUTIONS, INC.
Remarks in House
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Community Partners Award recipients, E998 [28JN]
ACUNA, WESLEY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1616 [30OC]
ADAMS, CURTIS
Bills and resolutions
World War II: officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Con. Res. 68), H7507 [4DE]
ADAMS, DESMUND
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E242 [5MR]
ADAMS, ELAINE
Remarks in House
Hayward Education Foundation: anniversary, H1559 [18MR]
ADAMS, HENRY H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1451 [8OC]
ADAMS, IVER DELL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1848 [12DE]
ADAMS, JAMES B., JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1677 [15NO]
ADAMS, JOHN, JR.
Prayers
House of Representatives, H7197 [19NO]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7198 [19NO]
ADAMS, JOHN (2d President of the United States)
Bills and resolutions relative to
Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc.: extend legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy (see S. 1866), S9051 [19DE] (see H.R. 3802), H8126 [19DE]
ADAMS, MICHAEL F.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4055 [10JN], S6110 [31JY]
ADAMS, SEAN
Poems
‘‘Pedal to the Metal Marine,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1578 [28OC]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1578 [28OC]
ADAMS, YOLANDA
Prayers
House of Representatives, H2127 [18AP]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2127 [18AP]
ADAMS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.
Bills and resolutions
Adams, John: extend legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy (see S. 1866), S9051 [19DE] (see H.R. 3802), H8126 [19DE]
ADAMS-BROOKS, JENNIFER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E468 [16AP]
ADAN, FARTUUN
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1704 [12MR]
ADDISON, ROGER
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1354 [20SE]
ADEL, IA
Remarks in House
Mullen, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [13FE]
ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)
Appointments
British-American Interparliamentary Group, H806 [28FE]
C.W. Bill Young funeral attendees, H6778 [28OC]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H6916 [30OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H5175 [30JY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4039 [25JN]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7312 [20NO]
Budget: require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (see H.R. 444), H344 [4FE]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 448), H8126 [19DE]
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 H.R. 360), H278 [23JA]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H1993 [12AP]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H177 [18JA]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H86 [14JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 1149), H2249 [23AP]
Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H5435 [9SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 979), H1317 [6MR]
——— prohibit regulations establishing certain limits for the school lunch program (see H.R. 3663), H7566 [5DE]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H5435 [9SE]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
Dept. of Education: improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 822), H1331 [11MR]
Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see H.R. 2495), H4037 [25JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H660 [26FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: limit the face value of issued coins (see H.R. 220), H84 [14JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: convey a parcel of land in Tuskegee, AL, to Tuskegee University (see H.R. 1612), H2124 [17AP]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H1959 [11AP]
EPA: disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see H.J. Res. 64), H6644 [16OC]
——— exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2026), H3357 [12JN]
——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 621), H4039 [25JN]
Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see H.R. 3133), H5765 [19SE]
FDA: encourage use of abuse-deterrent formulations of drugs (see H. Res. 161), H2026 [15AP]
Federal agencies and departments: increase requirement for American-made content in products purchased under Federal contracts and strengthen certain waiver provisions for Federal contracts (see H.R. 3346), H6827 [28OC]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6225 [3OC]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H7508 [4DE]
Fish and fishing: provide that certain States have exclusive fishery management authority over reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico in waters that, on average, are 20 fathoms or less in depth (see H.R. 1219), H1721 [20MR]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H2656 [15MY]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H550 [14FE]
Health: incentivize the development of abuse-deterrent drugs (see H.R. 486), H1398 [13MR]
——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H7365 [22NO]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H1860 [9AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H7365 [22NO]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5436 [9SE]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H1909 [10AP]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1331 [11MR]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]
Medicare: delay implementation of competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) and diabetic testing supply mail order program (see H.R. 2375), H4858 [22JY]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H4858 [22JY]
NASA: establish a plan to return to the Moon and develop a sustained human presence on the Moon (see H.R. 1446), H1857 [9AP]
——— provide for termination liability costs for certain projects (see H.R. 3625), H7508 [4DE]
National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 1128), H1395 [13MR]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H4485 [11JY]
NLRB: declare certain agency actions have no force or effect until final resolution of pending lawsuits relative to recess appointments of certain members and prohibit further actions (see H.R. 976), H982 [5MR]
——— permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 3154), H6594 [14OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6999 [12NO]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5404 [2AU]
——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 346), H344 [4FE]
——— repeal (see H.R. 3121), H7365 [22NO]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H3015 [3JN]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2914 [22MY]
Russia: disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see H. Res. 24), H85 [14JA]
Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 250), H4371 [10JY]
——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2943), H5343 [1AU]
Senate: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 431), H7566 [5DE]
Taxation: express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H4039 [25JN]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1449), H2396 [26AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H3927 [19JN]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H2775 [17MY]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H4309 [9JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see H.R. 3658), H8136 [26DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1549 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2410), H3758 [18JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (see H.J. Res. 75), H6223 [3OC]
——— provide for information comparisons for housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2729), H4724 [18JY]
Donald G. Waldon Lock and Dam: designate (see H. Con. Res. 56), H5654 [18SE]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 77), H6223 [3OC]
Immigration: provide for additional investment visas for aliens investing in rural areas (see H.R. 3000), H5396 [2AU]
Constitutional authority statements
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2410), H3759 [18JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6224 [3OC]
——— provide for information comparisons for housing assistance programs (H.R. 2729), H4725 [18JY]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6224 [3OC]
Immigration: provide for additional investment visas for aliens investing in rural areas (H.R. 3000), H5400 [2AU]
Motions
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6271 [4OC]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6333 [7OC]
Poems
‘‘In the Battle,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1492• [11OC]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H5779 [20SE]
Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H4355 [10JY]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), H5778 [20SE]
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 (H.R. 360), H2264 [24AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6262, H6263, H6268 [4OC]
Dept. of Defense: tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5626 [18SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3127 [5JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4355 [10JY]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6326, H6327, H6332 [7OC]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), H6332 [7OC]
Franklin County, AL: tribute to Watermelon Festival, E653• [14MY]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6327, H6332 [7OC]
Linn, Drew: Heavy Duty Trucking (publication) and American Automobile Dealers Association Truck Dealer of the Year award recipient, E452• [12AP]
Point of order, H6270 [4OC], H6333 [7OC]
Votes: position on missed, H202• [22JA], H327• [4FE], H6706• [23OC], E1561• [23OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H220 [22JA], H340 [4FE], H6672 [22OC], H6766 [23OC], H6826 [28OC]
Reports filed
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2410) (H. Rept. 113–116), H3758 [18JN]
Subpoena Notices
Circuit Court for Cullman County, AL, H2408 [6MY]
Tributes
Alabama Trucking Association: anniversary, E453• [12AP]
Ashford, William, E150• [14FE]
Garmon, Corey, E1492• [11OC]
Owens, Jesse, E1312• [12SE]
Stevens, Evelyn, E1903• [19DE]
ADI, AMER NUMAN
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 2304), H3251 [6JN]
ADKINS, BENNIE G.
Amendments
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8288, S8290 [19NO], S8817, S8821 [15DE], S8847, S8850, S8852, S8853, S8854, S8855, S8856, S8857, S8858 [16DE], S8981, S8982 [18DE]
Bills and resolutions
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), concur in Senate amendments (see H. Res. 441), H8109 [12DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 71), H8109 [12DE]
Cloture motions
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8816 [15DE], S8957 [18DE]
Letters
Award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins: Chuck Hagel, Sec. of Defense, H6779 [28OC]
Motions
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8816, S8817 [15DE], S9009 [19DE]
Remarks in House
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), H6778–H6780 [28OC], E1609 [30OC]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), concur in Senate amendments (H. Res. 441), H7700, H7702, H7717–H8046, H8096 [12DE], E1906 [19DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 71), H8085 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8290 [19NO]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 71), S9068 [19DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), House amendment, S8709, S8715, S8716, S8740–S8746, S8764 [12DE], S8797 [13DE], S8816, S8817, S8819 [15DE], S8895 [17DE], S8927, S8936, S8957–S8965 [18DE], S8986, S8999, S9000, S9004, S9007–S9010, S9015–S9022, S9036–S9042, S9064–S9068 [19DE], S9092, S9093 [20DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), unanimous-consent request, S9008 [19DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 71, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3304, award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended, H8085 [12DE]
H. Res. 441, concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3304, award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended, H7717–H7894 [12DE]
H.R. 3304, award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended, H6778 [28OC]
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE U.S.
Bills and resolutions
Equal Access to Justice Act: require Federal agencies to report payments made due to court cases to which the U.S. is a party and the Administrative Conference of the U.S. to compile and publish such data (see H.R. 2919), H5342 [1AU]
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see S. 1029), S3843 [23MY] (see H.R. 2122), H2952 [23MY]
Remarks in House
Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (H.R. 2122), H3677 [17JN]
Reports filed
Regulatory Accountability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 113–237), H6011 [28SE]
ADONIZIO, CHARLES A.
Remarks in House
Pittston (PA) Dispatch: Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E258 [7MR]
ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations
ADRIAN, MI
Remarks in House
Lenawee Christian Family Centre: anniversary, E1859 [12DE]
ADUBATO, STEPHEN N., SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6694 [23OC]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7614 [29OC]
ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Education: strengthen communities through English literacy and civic education for new citizens (see H.R. 1258), H1630 [19MR]
ADVANCED INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1421), E1647 [13NO]
ADVANCING AMERICA’S NETWORKING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 967), H2048–H2053 [16AP]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 967) (H. Rept. 113–34), H1955 [11AP]
Texts of
H.R. 967, provisions, H2049–H2051 [16AP]
ADVERTISING
Articles and editorials
Budget Request Denied, Sebelius Turns to Health Executives To Finance Obamacare, S3363 [13MY]
Cabinet Secretary Solicits Large Donations To Publicize Health Care Law, S3364 [13MY]
Bills and resolutions
Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 1700), S8049 [14NO] (see H.R. 3481), H7109 [14NO]
Colleges and universities: restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 528), S1710 [12MR] (see H.R. 340), H222 [22JA]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 25), H413 [6FE]
——— constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see S. 525), S1710 [12MR] (see S.J. Res. 11), S1786 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 34), H1357 [12MR]
——— prevent funding provided through the FRS from being made available to corporations that finance political campaigns or political propaganda (see H.R. 1119), H1395 [13MR]
——— prohibit corporations which employ or retain registered lobbyists from making expenditures or disbursements for electioneering communications (see H.R. 1118), H1395 [13MR]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 429), S1012 [28FE] (see H.R. 1563), H2025 [15AP]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see S. 1719), S8100 [18NO] (see H.R. 3527), H7187 [18NO]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 1565), S7063 [30SE] (see H.R. 2909), H5341 [1AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 1211), S4793 [20JN]
Drugs: establish a list of synthetic drugs known as analogues and prohibit most importation, amend sentencing for violations, and improve regulation relative to such analogues (see S. 1323), S5799 [18JY]
——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see S. 1322), S5799 [18JY]
Elections: constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 14), H53 [4JA]
——— require disclosure of contributions and expenditures for independent Federal election-related activity (see S. 791), S2896 [23AP]
FCC: require radio and television broadcasters to provide free broadcasting time for political advertising (see H.R. 128), H31 [3JA]
FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or publicity against the use of a food or beverage lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 1572), H2026 [15AP]
FEC: establish and operate a website for the public to view the contents of political advertisements and require sponsors of advertisements to furnish such contents (see H.R. 648), H500 [13FE]
Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6675 [22OC]
——— include language in certain health-care-related educational and advertising materials indicating such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3420), H6953 [30OC]
Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 1261), H1630 [19MR]
FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see S. 1358), S5907 [24JY] (see H.R. 1953), H2574 [13MY]
——— prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see S. 981), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 2030), H2717 [16MY]
——— prohibit providers of social media services from using self-images uploaded by minors for commercial purposes (see H.R. 2645), H4369 [10JY]
Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 1427), H1856 [9AP]
IRS: issue regulations to allow enrolled agents to use or display their credentials when advertising their services or representing clients (see S. 1134), S4212 [11JN] (see H.R. 2313), H3287 [11JN]
Labor unions: require labor organizations to provide notice to employees related to fees collected for purpose of political speech (see H.R. 175), H51 [4JA]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: increase public awareness on dangers of synthetic drugs through national youth antidrug media campaign (see H.R. 2148), H2953 [23MY]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 289), S7927 [7NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see S. 1848), S8975 [18DE] (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 148), H32 [3JA]
——— reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 269), H169 [15JA]
——— require corporations and labor organizations to disclose to shareholders and or members amounts disbursed for certain political activity (see H.R. 2670), H4482 [11JY]
Taxation: deny any deduction for direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 923), H815 [28FE]
——— deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see H.R. 2831), H5088 [25JY]
——— impose an excise tax on corporate contributions to political committees and corporate expenditures on political advocacy campaigns (see H.R. 1111), H1394 [13MR]
Travel and tourism: encourage Canadian tourism in the U.S. (see H.R. 3768), H8109 [12DE]
Letters
National Guard professional sports sponsorship funding: Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S. and John Helbert, Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S., H3564 [13JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act advertising campaign by ProgressNow Colorado (organization): Julie Welch, E1853 [12DE]
Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: several Maryland legislators, E456 [15AP]
Press releases
Sports Sponsorships Valuable to Military Recruitment: Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. and National Guard Association of the U.S., H3565 [13JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program funding, H3902, H3903 [19JN]
——— prohibit addition of ‘‘natural stone’’ to list of commodity products that can petition for a promotion and research order issuance, H3913, H3914 [19JN]
——— repeal Market Access Program, H3875, H3876 [19JN]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H4329 [10JY]
Dept. of Labor: job training programs funding through reduction in Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program marketing and outreach funding, H1473, H1474 [15MR]
Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (H.R. 1261), E335 [19MR]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (H.R. 2030), E683 [16MY]
House Rules: prohibit wearing of communicative badges by Members while under recognition, H6553 [12OC]
National Guard: prohibit motorsports and professional wrestling sponsorship funding, H3564–H3566 [13JN], E962 [25JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: advertising campaign by ProgressNow Colorado (organization), H7698 [12DE], E1853 [12DE]
——— advertising campaign to promote benefits, H3669 [17JN]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges, H7340 [21NO]
Sebelius, Sec. of HHS: assessment of propriety of fundraising efforts to promote the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2578 [14MY], H2651 [15MY], H3262 [11JN], H4134 [27JN]
Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to overturn decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H10, H15, H17 [3JA]
——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H631 [26FE], E456 [15AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Agriculture: reduce waste and reform direct payment programs, S7897 [7NO]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit funding for promotional or marketing materials promoting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or its benefits, S2300 [22MR]
Drugs: establish a list of synthetic drugs known as analogues and prohibit most importation, amend sentencing for violations, and improve regulation relative to such analogues (S. 1323), S5801 [18JY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 148), S3546 [16MY]
Sebelius, Sec. of HHS: assessment of propriety of fundraising efforts to promote the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3361–S3363 [13MY], S3502, S3519 [15MY], S3556 [16MY]
Reports filed
Poison Center Network Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1719), S9051 [19DE]
Texts of
S. 1323, Protecting Our Youth From Dangerous Synthetic Drugs Act, S5802 [18JY]
S. Res. 289, discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Olympic Team USA to attract sponsorships, S7930 [7NO]
ADVICE AND CONSENT RESTORATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 557), H411 [6FE]
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Appointments
Members, S1135 [5MR], S6260 [1AU], H5171 [30JY]
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS
Appointments
Members, S1669 [11MR], S2904 [23AP], S3060 [25AP], H836 [4MR], H3263 [11JN], H3968 [20JN]
ADZOVIE, JOSEPH
Remarks in House
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1099 [19JY]
AEQUITAS—THE PROSECUTORS’ RESOURCE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (organization)
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S492 [7FE], H752 [28FE]
AEROJET ROCKETDYNE (company)
Remarks in House
Camden, AR: tribute to employees, E1757 [2DE]
Remarks in Senate
Camden, AR: tribute to employees, S8974 [18DE]
AERONAUTICS see Aviation
AFFORDABLE COLLEGE TEXTBOOK ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1704), S8049 [14NO]
Texts of
S. 1704, provisions, S8051 [14NO]
AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
Addresses
State of the Union: President Obama, S651–S655 [12FE], H444–H448 [12FE]
Amendments
Elections: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (S. Res. 151), S5573 [9JY]
Announcements
Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H363 [5FE], H5456 [10SE], H7294 [20NO]
Articles and editorials
Afghanistan War Must End Immediately, H6832 [29OC]
Call Karzai’s Bluff, H7694 [12DE]
Chuck Hagel Is Not the Right Choice for Defense Secretary, S742 [14FE]
Endless Afghanistan? US-Afghan Agreement Would Keep Troops in Place and Funds Flowing, Perhaps Indefinitely (excerpt), H7257 [20NO]
Long Goodbye in Afghanistan, H7694 [12DE]
Bills and resolutions
Arlington National Cemetery: permit visitors to leave appropriate items on gravesites and markers located in section 60 dedicated to the dead from Iraq and Afghanistan wars (see H.R. 3506), H7151 [15NO]
Armed Forces: ensure funds provided for operations in Afghanistan are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors (see H.R. 200), H52 [4JA]
——— improve outreach to families of members killed in action in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other conflicts (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7152 [15NO]
——— leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (see S. Res. 109), S2960 [24AP] (see H. Res. 286), H4175 [28JN] (see H. Res. 296), H4369 [10JY]
——— provide postal benefits for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active military duty abroad (see H.R. 1996), H2654 [15MY]
——— withdraw troops from Afghanistan and pursue alternative strategies to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for international terrorism (see H. Res. 184), H2351 [25AP]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on review of funding for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 158), S3845 [23MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish centers of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to open-air burn pits (see H.R. 2510), H4078 [26JN]
——— report the long-term costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 1238), H1567 [18MR]
Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs (see S. 990), S3614 [20MY]
Elections: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (see S. Res. 151), S3657 [21MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit illegal monetary payments to foreign officials and require a report to Congress on CIA payments to foreign entities (see H.R. 2107), H2911 [22MY]
Foreign aid: condition U.S. assistance on bilateral agreement exempting work performed by U.S. contractors from taxation by Afghanistan (see H.R. 2008), H2654 [15MY]
——— establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 327), H221 [22JA]
——— require fulfillment of requirements under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework relative to anti-corruption and certain other benchmarks in order to continue to receive U.S. assistance (see H. Res. 430), H7507 [4DE]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 432), S1012 [28FE]
House of Representatives: observe a moment of silence on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the U.S. engagement in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 323), H5345 [1AU]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction: provide authority to suspend and debar contractors under certain circumstances (see H.R. 2912), H5341 [1AU]
Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (see H.R. 125), H31 [3JA]
U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement: require express prior statutory authorization from Congress to carry out any activities (see H.R. 2176), H2954 [23MY]
Letters
Dept. of Defense procurement and sustainment contracts for Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters: several Members of Congress, S7643 [30OC]
——— several Senators, S7642 [30OC]
U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement: Representative Jones, H7194 [19NO], H7398 [3DE]
Lists
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S5615 [10JY]
Armed Forces members from Texas killed in military action in Afghanistan and Iraq, H2941 [23MY]
Armed Forces members killed in during shooting down of helicopter in Afghanistan, H5268 [1AU]
Expiring Dept. of Defense authorities, S8549 [9DE], S8959 [18DE]
Poems
‘‘If I Were King,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1484 [10OC]
‘‘Pedal to the Metal Marine,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1578 [28OC]
Remarks in House
Arlington National Cemetery: permit visitors to leave appropriate items on gravesites and markers located in section 60 dedicated to the dead from Iraq and Afghanistan wars (H.R. 3506), E1677 [15NO]
Armed Forces: accelerate plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H3373, H3374, H3376, H3377, H3378, H3379, H3535–H3537 [13JN], H3761 [19JN]
——— anniversary of Georgia Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing, E1547 [23OC]
——— anniversary of members killed during shooting down of helicopter in Afghanistan, H5268 [1AU]
——— correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H574 [15FE]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H433 [12FE], H538 [14FE], H1571, H1574 [19MR], H1871 [10AP], H2442 [7MY], H4217 [9JY], H4526 [17JY], H5097 [30JY], H6418 [9OC], H6832 [29OC], H7194 [19NO], H7257 [20NO], H7398 [3DE], H7449 [4DE], H7560 [5DE], H7693 [12DE], E1865 [12DE]
——— ensure funding for operations in Afghanistan are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H4871 [23JY]
——— leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (H. Res. 286), H4162 [28JN]
——— maintain military presence in Afghanistan, H4842 [22JY], H4861 [23JY]
——— sunset authorization of use of military force against Afghanistan, H3584 [13JN]
——— tribute to members, H2967 [3JN]
——— tribute to members from Fort Bliss, TX, killed in military action in Afghanistan, H2558 [9MY]
Budget: allocation of funds, H5580 [17SE]
Carter, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H5270 [1AU]
CIA: investigate provision of funds to Afghan Government, H2805 [21MY], H3021 [4JN], H3257 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: Afghan Security Forces funding, H4940, H4941 [23JY]
——— Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H4929, H4930, H4937–H4939, H4943, H4944 [23JY], E1124 [24JY]
——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H3022 [4JN], H4870 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding to train the Afghan Special Mission Wing to operate or maintain Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters, H4949, H4950 [23JY], H5031 [24JY]
——— supplement wages and eliminate furloughs through reductions in Afghan Security Forces funding, H4926, H4927 [23JY], H5027 [24JY]
——— tribute to civilians serving along side Armed Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1126 [24JY]
——— withhold Afghan Security Forces equipment funding pending a report clarifying need, operation, and maintenance of such equipment, H3617 [14JN]
Dept. of State: extend and improve Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H2030 [16AP], H3622 [14JN]
——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H5485 [11SE], H5517 [12SE], H5826 [25SE], H5835 [26SE], H6906 [30OC], H7055 [14NO]
Flores, Benny M., Jr.: Silver Star recipient, E592 [6MY]
Foreign aid: cease U.S. assistance, H6832 [29OC]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H5494 [11SE]
——— assess status of the war on terrorism relative to treatment of Navy SEALS killed in Afghanistan, H5497 [11SE]
Freedom of religion: ensure, H2425 [6MY]
George, Zachary: Purple Heart recipient, H1342 [12MR]
Kazakhstan: tribute to efforts in international relations, E988 [28JN]
Maine: tribute to Summit Project for honoring fallen servicemembers, E1632 [12NO]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H160–H162 [15JA]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H573–H576 [15FE], H1544 [15MR], H4818–H4823 [19JY], H5494 [11SE]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H256 [23JA], H3650 [14JN]
——— State of the Union Message, H537–H539 [14FE]
Plymouth, MA: tribute to Fallen Heroes Memorial in honor of Armed Forces members killed in military action since September 11, 2001, E1002 [28JN]
Stuart, FL: dedication of monument in honor of Aaron Vaughn at Sailfish Splash Water Park, E54 [23JA]
Treaties and agreements: provide for congressional oversight of U.S. agreements with Afghanistan (H.R. 125), H632 [26FE], H1334 [12MR]
U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement: require express prior statutory authorization from Congress to carry out any activities, H4961, H4962 [23JY]
Wallick, Zackery: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal recipient, H3698 [18JN]
Wangler, John: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1879 [16DE]
War: anniversary of U.S.-led invasion, H6326 [7OC]
——— recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1865 [10AP]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: anniversary of Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing, S7874, S7875 [6NO]
——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S5615 [10JY]
——— tribute to members from Oklahoma killed in military action in Afghanistan, S3366 [13MY]
——— tribute to members killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S9036 [19DE]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on review of funding for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan (S. Res. 158), S3878 [23MY]
Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process and provide for recruitment of women in the Afghan National Security Forces, S8344–S8346 [20NO]
——— investigations into the procurement and sustainment contracts for Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters, S7641–S7645 [30OC], S7718 [31OC]
Dept. of State: extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, S8340 [20NO]
Elections: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (S. Res. 151), S5572, S5574 [9JY]
Elmendorf AFB, AK: tribute to members of Alaska Air National Guard 212th Rescue Squadron who served in Afghanistan, S4402 [12JN]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 432), S1029 [28FE]
Hagel, Chuck: suitability to be Sec. of Defense relative to position on several national security issues, S740–S742, S746 [14FE]
Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts, S4070 [11JN]
Maine: tribute to Summit Project for honoring fallen servicemembers, S6326 [10SE]
Romesha, Clinton: Medal of Honor recipient, S514 [7FE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S6314–S6316 [10SE], S7713 [31OC]
Reports filed
Support Credible, Inclusive, and Transparent Presidential and Provincial Elections in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 151), S5148 [25JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 109, leave no Armed Forces member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S2965 [24AP]
S. Res. 151, support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections in Afghanistan, S3662 [21MY], S5574 [9JY]
S. Res. 158, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on review of funding for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, S3865 [23MY]
AFGHANISTAN SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT REFORM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 2912), H5341 [1AU]
AFL–CIO
Articles and editorials
Business, Labor and Nonprofits Demand That Shutdown End ‘‘Immediately’’, S7425 [12OC]
Letters
Corps of Engineers contracting with private sector surveying and mapping firms, H6747 [23OC]
Financial deregulation legislation, H7482 [4DE]
Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, H7029 [13NO]
Government shutdown relative to budget process, S7425 [12OC]
SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, H2737 [17MY]
Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act, H3321 [12JN]
Remarks in House
McCasland, Jim: Dallas AFL–CIO Heroes of Labor Award recipient, E1268 [9SE]
McInroy, Ronald D.: Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor Person of the Year award recipient, E1476 [10OC]
Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor: tribute, E1476 [10OC]
Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Labor and Community Awards recipients, E275 [12MR]
Sermersheim, Kristina M.: South Bay AFL–CIO Labor Council COPE Award for Service Above Self recipient, E106 [6FE]
AFRICA
Amendments
Kenya: congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (S. Res. 90), S2853 [22AP]
Articles and editorials
Benghazi Whistleblower—‘My Jaw Hit the Floor’ as WH Blamed Youtube, H2426 [6MY]
Chuck Hagel Is Not the Right Choice for Defense Secretary, S742 [14FE]
Civilians in Sudan’s Darfur Region Face Wholesale Destruction, E1234 [2AU]
Clinton Sought End-Run Around Counterterrorism Bureau on Night of Benghazi Attack, Witness Will Say, H2427 [6MY]
How AIDS Invented Global Health, E905 [18JN]
Investigating Benghazi—Why We Need a Select Committee, E41 [18JA]
Morocco’s Royal Crackdown—By Jailing a Journalist, the Country’s Monarch Sends a Regrettable Message, E1428 [3OC]
Some 50,000 Flee Sudan Into Chad After Darfur Clashes, H2254 [24AP]
U.S. Could Have Halted Benghazi Attack With Fly-Over—Diplomat, H2427 [6MY]
Bills and resolutions
African Union: anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S4058 [10JN] (see H. Res. 234), H2955 [23MY]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H177 [18JA]
——— establish (H. Res. 36), consideration (see H. Res. 306), H4725 [18JY]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (see S. Res. 225), S6446 [12SE]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see S. Res. 144), S3569 [16MY] (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish a strategy to prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials in the Middle East and North Africa region (see H.R. 2314), H3287 [11JN]
Europe: recognize people of African Descent and Black Europeans (see H. Res. 421), H7252 [19NO]
Foreign aid: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H4142 [27JN]
Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 718), S2589 [11AP] (see H.R. 1777), H2391 [26AP]
Gulf of Guinea: condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security (see S. Res. 288), S7876 [6NO]
Kenya: condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people (see S. Res. 268), S7414 [11OC] (see H. Res. 394), H6901 [29OC]
——— congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (see S. Res. 90), S2328 [22MR] (see H. Res. 186), H2393 [26AP]
Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 527), S1710 [12MR] (see H.R. 1087), H1356 [12MR]
National Americans of African Immigrant Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 369), H6052 [30SE]
Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish (see S. 1021), S3761 [22MY]
Obama, President: use funds allocated for trip to Africa to compensate Federal employees furloughed due to sequestration (see H. Res. 275), H4038 [25JN]
Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 171), H2159 [18AP]
——— develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H2297 [24AP]
Sullivan, Leon: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 23), S6208 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H5344 [1AU]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 119), S3030 [25AP] (see H. Con. Res. 35), H2247 [23AP]
Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: repeal (see S. 498), S1269 [7MR]
Excerpts
‘‘Under Fire—The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi,’’ Fred Burton and Samuel M. Katz, E1078 [17JY]
Letters
Appoint special envoy to Sudan: Representative Wolf, E1234 [2AU]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select) establishment: Representative Wolf, E937 [20JN]
Foreign aid to Tunisia relative to cooperation with investigation into attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya: Representative Wolf, H255 [23JA]
Global AIDS programs funding: several Representatives, E907 [18JN]
U.S. policy on Sudan: several human rights organizations, E426 [11AP]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S468 [4FE], H325 [4FE]
National Emergency Relative to Libya: President Obama, S704 [13FE], H488 [13FE]
National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Obama, S7670 [30OC], H6943 [30OC]
National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S5753 [17JY], H4577 [17JY]
National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S1086 [4MR], H822 [4MR]
Proclamations
African Immigrant Heritage Month: Representative Clarke, E1397 [28SE]
Questions and answers
Investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, E1218 [2AU]
Remarks in House
Algeria: condemn terrorist attack on natural gas plant, H182 [22JA]
Books for Africa (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1261 [9SE]
Burkina Faso: U.S. policy, E737 [23MY]
Cameroon: tribute to National Day, E704 [20MY]
Central African Republic: human rights violations, E1702 [19NO]
Chad: U.S. policy, E737 [23MY]
Clinton, Hillary Rodham: testimony before Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) relative to attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H346 [5FE], H1544 [15MR], H4314 [10JY]
Clinton, Sec. of State: testimony before Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) relative to attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H256 [23JA]
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): hearing on attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H2426–H2428 [6MY], H2558 [9MY]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish, H5483 [11SE]
——— establish (H. Res. 36), H253 [23JA], H1724, H1816 [21MR], H4489 [16JY], H5378 [2AU], H5533 [12SE], H5864 [26SE], H6931–H6934 [30OC], E41 [18JA], E679 [16MY], E937 [20JN], E1078 [17JY], E1142 [25JY], E1218 [2AU]
Dept. of Defense: advise and assist Africans in suppressing illicit wildlife trade, H3560, H3561 [13JN]
——— United African Command Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force for Crisis Response funding, H4908 [23JY]
Dept. of State: appoint special envoy to Sudan, E920 [19JN], E1051 [11JY], E1234 [2AU]
Ethiopia: U.S. policy, E979 [26JN]
Europe: recognize people of African Descent and Black Europeans (H. Res. 421), E1703 [19NO]
Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (H.R. 1777), E616 [8MY], E704 [20MY]
Health: improve awareness and treatment for persons affected by neglected diseases in developing countries, E1001 [28JN]
Kenya: political reform, E483 [17AP]
Libya: anniversary of attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H5533 [12SE], E1283 [11SE]
——— implement recommendations made based on investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and bring to justice those responsible for such attacks, H5494, H5495–H5497 [11SE]
——— investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H1815 [21MR], H2578, H2579, H2588, H2589 [14MY], H2651 [15MY], H2664, H2667, H2707 [16MY], H4314 [10JY], H4489 [16JY], H4601 [18JY], H4823 [19JY], H4830 [22JY], H4860 [23JY], H4981 [24JY], H5096 [30JY], H5180 [31JY], H5272 [1AU], H5388 [2AU], H5479 [11SE], H5533–H5540, H5543–H5545 [12SE], H5624 [18SE], H7695 [12DE], E1078 [17JY], E1142 [25JY], E1294 [11SE]
Mali: U.S. policy, E737 [23MY]
Mauritania: U.S. policy, E737 [23MY]
Morocco: human rights violations, E1428 [3OC]
——— increase U.S. trade and economic opportunities and support democratic reforms, E1749 [21NO]
Niger: U.S. policy, E737 [23MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of U.S. policy on Sudan, E1051–E1053 [11JY], E1234 [2AU]
——— travel costs, H3651 [14JN], H3769 [19JN]
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Patent and Trademark Office Patents for Humanity Food and Nutrition category award recipient, E610 [7MY]
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): anniversary, H3698, H3700 [18JN], E904, E907 [18JN]
Senegal: U.S. policy, E737 [23MY]
Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide, H2056 [16AP]
——— develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 1692), H2253 [24AP], H4578 [17JY]
——— U.S. policy, E425 [11AP]
Water for South Sudan, Inc.: anniversary, E1605 [30OC]
Zimbabwe: U.S. policy, E1327 [17SE]
Remarks in Senate
African Union: anniversary (S. Res. 166), S5304 [26JN]
Brennan, John O.: documents requested by the Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) relative to attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S1251 [7MR]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (S. Res. 225), unanimous-consent request, S6569, S6570 [18SE]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (S. Res. 144), S5302, S5303 [26JN]
Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa, S835 [26FE], S1258 [7MR]
——— create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (S. 718), S2593–S2598 [11AP], S5485 [27JN], S5602 [10JY]
Hagel, Chuck: suitability to be Sec. of Defense relative to position on several national security issues, S740–S742, S746 [14FE]
Kenya: condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people (S. Res. 268), S7888 [6NO]
——— congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (S. Res. 90), S2853 [22AP]
Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals, S4552 [18JN]
——— adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 527), S1712 [12MR]
Libya: implement recommendations made based on investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and bring to justice those responsible for such attacks, S6348 [11SE]
——— investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S3393 [14MY], S3440, S3502, S3519 [15MY], S3537 [16MY], S3605 [20MY], S3708 [22MY], S6568 [18SE]
Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish, S8341 [20NO]
——— establish (S. 1021), S3765–S3767 [22MY]
Obama, President: trip to Africa, S5485 [27JN]
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): anniversary, S5489 [27JN]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord’s Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice, S834 [26FE]
UNESCO: pledge to reconstruct mausoleums and restore artifacts damaged during military operation by France to expel Islamic extremists and Tuareg rebels from Mali, S515 [7FE]
Wildlife: combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, S8043 [14NO]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 119), S3060 [25AP]
Reports
Congressional Delegation Trip to Sudan: Representative Wolf (2004), E1235–E1237 [2AU]
Reports filed
African Union Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 166), S5148 [25JN]
Call for End to Ongoing Conflict and Support International Efforts Toward Long-Term Peace, Stability, and Observance of Human Rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 144), S5148 [25JN]
Condemn Acts of Piracy and Maritime Crime in Gulf of Guinea, Support U.S. Assistance in Combatting Such Crimes, and Commend International Agencies That Enhanced Maritime Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 288), S8975 [18DE]
Condemn Terrorist Attack at Mall in Kenya, Express Condolences to Families and Friends of Victims, Commend First Responders and Rescuers, and Reaffirm Support for Government and People: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 268), S7724 [31OC]
Congratulate Commitment to Peaceful Elections, Call for Justice for Victims of Political Violence, and Support Democratic Reforms in Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S2748 [17AP]
Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 718) (S. Rept. 113–103), S6327 [10SE]
Summaries
Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act (H.R. 1692), H2254 [24AP]
Texts of
S. 718, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act, S2595–S2597 [11AP]
S. Con. Res. 23, issue commemorative postage stamp in honor of Leon Sullivan, S6237 [1AU]
S. Res. 90, congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms in Kenya, S2338 [22MR], S2854 [22AP]
S. Res. 119, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S3047 [25AP]
S. Res. 144, call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights in Democratic Republic of the Congo, S3581 [16MY], S5302, S5303 [26JN]
S. Res. 166, African Union anniversary, S4062 [10JN]
S. Res. 225, Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select) establishment, S6450 [12SE]
S. Res. 268, condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people, S7414 [11OC]
S. Res. 288, condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security, S7879 [6NO]
AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY PROJECT OF NORTHWEST OHIO (organization)
Remarks in House
Toledo, OH: tribute to honorees and emerging leaders, E1476 [10OC]
AFRICAN AMERICANS
Articles and editorials
As March Madness Nears, So Does 50th Anniversary of MSU’s ‘‘Game of Change’’, S5664 [11JY]
Remembering the Turkish Brothers Who Helped Change Race Relations in America, E1629 [12NO]
Top 10 Reasons Why People of Color Should Care About Sequestration, H943 [4MR]
Bills and resolutions
Aaron, Henry L.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2635), H4308 [9JY] (see H.R. 3186), H5882 [26SE]
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 869), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 2254), H3095 [4JN]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1084), H1356 [12MR]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 31), S708 [13FE] (see H. Res. 49), H342 [4FE]
Booker, Simeon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3655), H7507 [4DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass (see S. Con. Res. 16), S3570 [16MY]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 852), H700 [27FE]
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), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 360), H278 [23JA]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H28 [3JA]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 13), S285 [24JA] (see H. Res. 10), H33 [3JA]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 3591), H7353 [21NO]
——— prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (see H.R. 3322), H6768 [23OC]
——— provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (see S. 1408), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 2893), H5260 [31JY]
Dept. of Justice: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 74), H30 [3JA]
Dept. of Labor: prepare individuals with multiple barriers to employment to enter the workforce by providing such individuals with support services, job training, and education (see H.R. 546), H411 [6FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (see S. 103), S213 [23JA]
——— conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see S. 1328), S5800 [18JY] (see H.R. 930), H815 [28FE]
——— conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see H.R. 2326), H3287 [11JN]
——— conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see S. 225), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 520), H371 [5FE]
——— conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 331), S772 [14FE]
——— conduct a study to determine the feasibility of designating study area as the Black Metropolis National Heritage Area in Illinois (see H.R. 3075), H5475 [10SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make grants with minority-serving institutions to establish verified delivery systems to address social and academic problems facing veterans enrolled at such institutions (see H.R. 1251), H1629 [19MR]
Dickens, Jacoby D.: tribute (see H. Res. 191), H2393 [26AP]
Holland, Milton M.: posthumously restore promotion to Army captain that was rescinded due to his race (see H.R. 3364), H6900 [29OC]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 397), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 715), H546 [14FE]
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1127 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 21), H982 [5MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 175), S4673 [19JN] (see H. Res. 268), H3687 [17JN]
Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of and find alternatives for such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 55), H371 [5FE]
——— 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]
——— provide grants to States to prevent racial profiling (see H.R. 838), H659 [26FE]
Lewis, Representative: commemorate anniversary of chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (see S. Res. 170), S4481 [13JN]
Mayes, Nicarsia: tribute (see H. Res. 444), H8109 [12DE]
Medicare: eliminate contributing factors to disparities in breast cancer treatment through development of a set of treatment performance measures for a quality reporting system and value-based purchasing system (see H.R. 3295), H6643 [16OC]
Mississippi State University: tribute to 1963 men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 194), S5620 [10JY]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 12), H454 [12FE]
National Americans of African Immigrant Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 369), H6052 [30SE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 59), H413 [6FE]
National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 38), H177 [18JA]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 261), S6960 [26SE]
——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 357), H5833 [25SE]
National Minority Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 145), S3569 [16MY]
National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 17), H596 [15FE]
New York, NY: establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center (see H.R. 865), H701 [27FE]
Owens, Jesse: tribute (see S. Res. 226), S6446 [12SE]
Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H371 [5FE]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (see S. 1189), S4673 [19JN] (see H.R. 2430), H3927 [19JN]
Randolph, A. Philip: tribute (see S. Res. 218), S6295 [9SE]
Slavery: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution which officially abolished slavery (see H.R. 2633), H4308 [9JY]
Sullivan, Leon: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 23), S6208 [1AU] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H5344 [1AU]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see S. 247), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 513), H370 [5FE] (see H.R. 664), H501 [13FE]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 56), S871 [26FE]
Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (see H.R. 98), H30 [3JA]
Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration, Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment, and the Tuskegee Airmen for receiving the National Veteran Award (see H. Res. 395), H6954 [30OC]
Wilmington, DE: tribute to August Quarterly Festival (see S. Res. 199), S5969 [25JY]
World War II: officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Con. Res. 68), H7507 [4DE]
Biographies
Jackson, Don, H2307 [25AP]
Letters
Dept. of Labor proposal to modify definition of fiduciary under ERISA: several Congressional Black Caucus and Committee on Financial Services (House) members, S5570 [9JY]
Lists
Recent expert reports, disparity studies and congressional hearings addressing public procurement and minority-owned and women-owned enterprises, S4981 [21JN], E940 [20JN]
Ten great African-American inventors of the modern era, H7544 [5DE]
Poems
‘‘Cold Within,’’ J. Patrick Kinney, H4854 [22JY]
Proclamations
Black Music Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1259 [9SE]
Remarks in House
African American Legacy Project of Northwest Ohio (organization): tribute to honorees and emerging leaders, E1476 [10OC]
Alabama: granting of posthumous pardons to wrongfully accused Scottsboro Boys, H2578 [14MY]
Alexandria, VA: tribute to Charles Houston Mural and Hall of Fame inductees, E1039 [10JY]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1084), E271 [12MR]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Kappa Omega chapter, E279 [13MR]
——— tribute, E237 [4MR]
Anderson, W. Cody: Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332, Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1404 [30SE]
Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1491 [11OC]
Banks, Ernie: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1326 [17SE]
Bell, Victory: Rockford, IL, Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]
Black Achievers, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1434 [4OC]
Black History Month: observance, E117, E118 [8FE], E123 [12FE], E169 [15FE], E180 [25FE], E227 [28FE]
Black Men of Labor, Inc.: anniversary, E1581 [28OC]
Bolton, MS: tribute to Bolton Funeral Home, E1864 [12DE]
——— tribute to Mount Olive Church Cemetery, E1802 [5DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass (S. Con. Res. 16), H2827, H2828 [21MY], E741, E750 [23MY]
Carthage, MS: tribute to Greenwood Chapel United Methodist Church, E1311 [12SE]
Caucus on Black Men and Boys: tribute, H5077 [25JY]
Cedar Rapids, IA: anniversary of African American Museum of Iowa, E579 [26AP]
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: designate, H2035 [16AP]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 852), E202 [27FE]
Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, H5266 [1AU], E1228 [2AU]
——— 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 (H.R. 360), H226, H227 [23JA], H2145 [18AP], H2261–H2267, H2275 [24AP], E546 [25AP], E560, E562 [26AP]
——— tribute to those who investigated and prosecuted the perpetrators of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, H2267 [24AP]
Columbia, SC: tribute to Waverly District, E819 [6JN]
Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (H.R. 40), E10 [3JA]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1560–H1566 [18MR], H1667–H1671 [20MR], H6819–H6823 [28OC], H7384–H7390 [2DE], E325 [18MR], E348 [21MR]
——— legislative priorities, H7384–H7390 [2DE]
Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage: tribute, H801 [28FE]
Cooperstown, NY: naming of street leading to Doubleday Field baseball stadium as ‘‘Fowler Way’’ in honor of John W. Jackson (Bud Fowler), E497 [18AP]
Corps of Engineers: consult key stakeholders, including State and local governments and water districts and minority-serving institutions, on storm damage reduction projects that affect underrepresented communities, H6719 [23OC]
——— encourage participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in hurricane and storm damage reduction projects and call for a GAO report on such participation, H6720 [23OC]
Cusseta, GA: anniversary of Cusseta Industrial High School, E848 [12JN]
Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards recipients, E458 [15AP]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H4530, H4534 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], E393 [9AP], E1054 [11JY], E1092 [18JY]
——— tribute to national convention, E1055 [11JY]
——— tribute to participation in reenactment of Women’s Suffrage March, H938 [4MR]
——— tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E70 [25JA]
——— tribute to Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter, E680 [16MY]
Denton, TX: tribute to Quakertown community, E155 [14FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform Cooperative Forestry Program matching funds requirement for eligible historically Black land-grant institutions, E930, E933, E936 [20JN]
Dept. of HHS: extend authorization of appropriations for the sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program, E1418 [2OC]
——— prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (H.R. 3322), E1722 [20NO]
——— provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (H.R. 2893), E1535 [22OC]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 520), H3665, H3666 [17JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make grants with minority-serving institutions to establish verified delivery systems to address social and academic problems facing veterans enrolled at such institutions (H.R. 1251), H1641 [20MR]
Dickens, Jacoby D.: tribute (H. Res. 191), E577 [26AP]
Discrimination: societal impact, H4526 [17JY], H4848–H4855 [22JY]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1078 [17JY]
——— anniversary of Million Man March, E1545 [22OC]
——— tribute to Black Pride Festival, E478 [17AP]
——— tribute to opening of redesigned Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School, E1245 [2AU]
——— tribute to Woodlawn Cemetery, E1523 [16OC]
Duke University: anniversary of integration of African American students, E1428 [3OC]
Economy: impact of illegal aliens, H4205 [8JY]
Education: recognize importance of investment in public education programs and promote and improve education opportunities for underserved populations, H2283–H2289 [24AP]
Florida Highwaymen (artists): tribute, E415 [10AP]
Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of I.M. Terrell High School, E188 [26FE]
Gary, IN: anniversary of Gary Chamber of Commerce Lakeshore Classic basketball tournament, E1687 [18NO]
Gary Frontiers Service Club: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E20 [14JA]
Global Business Network Association: tribute, E1593 [29OC]
History: anniversary of apology for slavery and Jim Crow laws, H5078 [25JY]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 715), E145 [14FE]
House of Representatives: launch of ‘‘House and Selma—Bridging History and Memory’’ website compiling oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1531 [15MR]
Houston, TX: tribute to labor union leaders, H5430 [9SE]
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.: anniversary of Oakland County, MI, chapter, E1413 [1OC]
Jackson, GA: anniversary of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1456 [8OC]
Jackson, MS: tribute to 1965 Lanier High School boys’ basketball team, E1124 [24JY]
——— tribute to College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, E1313 [12SE]
——— tribute to Collins Funeral Home, Inc., E1846 [12DE]
——— tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1314 [12SE]
Jefferson, Chuck: Rockford, IL, Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]
Johns, David J.: appointment as Director of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, E317 [15MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H3767 [19JN], H3972 [20JN], E920, E922 [19JN]
——— observance (H. Res. 268), H3671 [17JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ speech, E1253 [9SE]
——— anniversary of ‘‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’’, H2032 [16AP]
Labor unions: history of involvement in the labor movement, H5425–H5432 [9SE], E1265 [9SE]
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]
Lexington Park, MD: tribute to First Missionary Baptist Church, E385 [9AP]
Links, Inc.: anniversary of Morris County, NJ, chapter, E1827 [10DE]
——— tribute, E238 [4MR]
Macon, GA: anniversary of Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, E1675 [15NO]
——— tribute to Juneteenth Freedom Festival, E890 [17JN]
Marks, MS: tribute to Delta Burial Corp., E1800 [5DE]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H97, H98 [15JA]
Mayes, Nicarsia: tribute (H. Res. 444), H8087 [12DE]
Memphis, TN: tribute to Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, E922 [19JN]
Minorities: emergency mortality rate of minority individuals, H4853 [22JY]
——— improve health of minority individuals, H2416–H2424 [6MY], E548 [25AP]
Music and dance: anniversary of ‘‘Mama, I Want to Sing’’ (musical), E1018 [8JY]
NAACP: anniversary of St. Paul, MN, branch, E1384 [26SE]
——— tribute to debate series, E262 [11MR]
National Black Data Processing Associates: anniversary, E1202 [1AU]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: observance, H375, H376 [6FE]
National Black Nurses Day: observance, E316 [15MR]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E1632 [12NO]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 357), H5842 [26SE]
North Carolina Central University: tribute to feature article in US Airways Magazine, E1148 [26JY]
Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute, E1593 [29OC]
Ohio: tribute to African-American faith-based leaders, H672 [27FE]
——— tribute to State designation of Rosa Parks Day, H7491 [4DE]
Old Dominion Dental Society: anniversary, E423 [11AP]
Omaha (NE) Star: anniversary, E1031 [9JY]
Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp, E91 [4FE]
——— tribute, H642 [26FE]
——— tribute (H. Res. 54), E97 [5FE]
——— unveiling of statue in Statuary Hall, E204 [27FE]
Peebles, Allie Muse: NAACP Raleigh-Apex, NC, chapter Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [25JY]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary, E1690 [18NO]
Ridley, Larry: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Legacy Award recipient, E1286 [11SE]
Sacramento, CA: annniversary of United College Action Network, E1307 [12SE]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: observance, E1418 [2OC]
Small business: improve opportunities for minority entrepreneurs, H3678–H3683 [17JN]
Southern Poverty Law Center: opposition to Alabama school choice legislation, H5597 [18SE]
St. Louis, MO: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Tribute award recipients, E9 [3JA]
St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Rondo Days, E1017 [8JY]
——— tribute to Union Depot Red Caps, E1103 [19JY]
Tulsa, OK: provide a remedy for survivors and descendants of the victims of the Race Riot of 1921 (H.R. 98), E12 [3JA]
Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1501 [11OC]
Tutwiler, MS: tribute to Tutwiler Funeral Homes, E1860 [12DE]
University of Alabama: anniversary of integration, E223 [28FE]
University of New Orleans: anniversary of integration, E1855 [12DE]
Urban areas: impact of high temperatures and lack of air conditioning on population, H5269 [1AU]
Vallejo, CA: anniversary of Juneteenth Celebration, E897 [17JN]
Vicksburg, MS: tribute to King Solomon Baptist Church, E1320 [17SE]
——— tribute to W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home, E1862 [12DE]
Village Project, Inc.: anniversary, E669 [15MY]
Virginia Beach, VA: anniversary of Seatack Community, H2807 [21MY]
Voting Rights Act: reauthorize, H4092, H4094, H4095 [27JN], H5039 [24JY]
West Bloomfield Township, MI: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Macon-Thomas chapter, E1471 [10OC]
World War I: anniversary of Army 369th Infantry Regiment, E523 [23AP], E570 [26AP]
World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen from Western Pennsylvania, E1312 [12SE]
WVON–Radio (Chicago, IL): anniversary, H2072 [17AP]
Wynn, Lauri: Milwaukee, WI, Community Brainstorming Conference James Howard Baker Award recipient, E1640 [12NO]
Zimmerman, George: jury decision in Trayvon Martin shooting case, H4505 [16JY], H4848–H4855 [22JY]
Remarks in Senate
Alabama: anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches, S1239 [7MR]
Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, S6320 [10SE]
Black History Month: observance, S516 [7FE], S801 [25FE], S848 [26FE]
——— observance (S. Res. 31), S717 [13FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass (S. Con. Res. 16), S3585 [16MY]
——— unveiling of Frederick Douglass statue in Emancipation Hall, S4722–S4724 [19JN]
Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, S6103, S6104 [31JY], S6320 [10SE]
——— 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 (H.R. 360), S3351, S3352 [9MY]
Columbus, OH: anniversary of King Arts Complex, S1124 [5MR]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 13), S407, S408 [30JA]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (S. 103), S219 [23JA]
——— conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (S. 1328), S5803 [18JY]
——— conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (S. 225), S473 [4FE]
History: apologize for enslavement and racial segregation, S4724 [19JN]
Johnson, John A. (Jack): pardon posthumously (S. Con. Res. 5), S1134 [5MR], S2773 [17AP]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (S. Res. 175), S4722–S4725 [19JN]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (S. 1038), S3849 [23MY], S8089 [18NO]
Lewis, Representative: commemorate anniversary of chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (S. Res. 170), S4512 [17JN], S4722 [19JN], S5486 [27JN]
Mississippi State University: tribute to 1963 men’s basketball team (S. Res. 194), S5664 [11JY]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution, S7668 [30OC]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 261), S6968 [26SE]
National Minority Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 145), S3585 [16MY]
9th and 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association of Buffalo Soldiers: anniversary, S5753 [17JY]
Perez, Thomas E.: suitability to be Sec. of Labor relative to alleged bias while serving as Assistant Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division, S5743–S5746 [17JY], S5760, S5763, S5765, S5773, S5774 [18JY]
Small business: improve opportunities for minority entrepreneurs, S4981 [21JN]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S522 [7FE], S4724 [19JN]
——— tribute (S. Res. 56), S879 [26FE]
Voting Rights Act: reauthorize, S6509 [17SE]
Wilmington, DE: anniversary of 1973 Howard High School boys’ basketball team undefeated season, S6197 [1AU]
——— tribute to August Quarterly Festival (S. Res. 199), S6259 [1AU]
Reports filed
Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 225) (S. Rept. 113–53), S5497 [27JN]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 520) (H. Rept. 113–81), H2773 [17MY]
Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 113–23), S2844 [22AP]
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 930) (H. Rept. 113–219), H5801 [20SE]
Statements
Letter From a Birmingham Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., H2032 [16AP]
Unveiling of Rosa Park’s Statue in Statuary Hall: Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., E204 [27FE]
Texts of
H.R. 360, 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, H2261 [24AP]
H.R. 520, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, H3665 [17JN]
S. 103, Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act, S219 [23JA]
S. 225, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, S473 [4FE]
S. 247, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, S523 [7FE]
S. 1328, New Philadelphia, IL, Study Act, S5803 [18JY]
S. Con. Res. 5, pardon John (Jack) A. Johnson posthumously, S1134 [5MR]
S. Con. Res. 16, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for the unveiling of a statue of Frederick Douglass, S3584 [16MY], H2827 [21MY]
S. Con. Res. 23, issue commemorative postage stamp in honor of Leon Sullivan, S6237 [1AU]
S. Res. 13, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., anniversary, S292 [24JA]
S. Res. 31, Black History Month, S716 [13FE]
S. Res. 56, tribute to Harriet Tubman, S878 [26FE]
S. Res. 145, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Awareness Month, S3582 [16MY]
S. Res. 170, commemorate anniversary of Representative Lewis chairmanship of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, S4483 [13JN]
S. Res. 175, Juneteenth Independence Day, S4675 [19JN]
S. Res. 194, tribute to 1963 Loyola University Chicago and Mississippi State University men’s basketball teams, S5622 [10JY]
S. Res. 199, tribute to Wilmington, DE, August Quarterly Festival, S5970 [25JY]
S. Res. 218, tribute to A. Philip Randolph, S6298 [9SE]
S. Res. 226, tribute to Jesse Owens, S6450 [12SE]
S. Res. 261, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S6961 [26SE]
Tributes
Dickens, Jacoby D., H2663 [16MY]
King, Martin Luther, Jr., H75 [14JA]
Owens, Jesse, S6367 [11SE], E1312 [12SE]
Parks, Rosa, S4723 [19JN], H333 [4FE], H801 [28FE], E59 [23JA]
Truth, Sojourner, S4723 [19JN]
AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
AFRICAN UNION
Bills and resolutions
Africa: condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security (see S. Res. 288), S7876 [6NO]
Anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S4058 [10JN] (see H. Res. 234), H2955 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary (S. Res. 166), S5304 [26JN]
Reports filed
Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 166), S5148 [25JN]
Condemn Acts of Piracy and Maritime Crime in Gulf of Guinea, Support U.S. Assistance in Combatting Such Crimes, and Commend International Agencies That Enhanced Maritime Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 288), S8975 [18DE]
Nomination of Reuben E. Brigety II To Be Ambassador to the African Union: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6069 [30JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 166, anniversary, S4062 [10JN]
S. Res. 288, condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security, S7879 [6NO]
AFRIDI, SHAKEEL
Bills and resolutions
Heroism: recognize and call for release from custody by Pakistan (see H. Res. 86), H701 [27FE]
Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 164), S329 [28JA]
Relief (see S. 158), S329 [28JA]
Remarks in Senate
Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 164), S333 [28JA], S335 [29JA]
AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Lights on Afterschool!: support goals and ideals of event (see S. Res. 274), S7536 [16OC]
Remarks in Senate
Lights on Afterschool!: support goals and ideals of event (S. Res. 274), S7559 [16OC]
Texts of
S. Res. 274, support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event, S7539 [16OC]
AFTON, MN
Remarks in House
St. Peter Lutheran Church: anniversary, E1704 [19NO]
AGA KHAN FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Chicago, IL, Partnership Golf Outing: tribute, E879 [14JN]
AGBOHESSOU, PATERNE
Proclamations
Paterne Agbohessou E.L. Bouie Sr., Traditional Theme Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E665 [15MY]
AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination
AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (see S. 1391), S6071 [30JY] (see H.R. 2852), H5173 [30JY]
Remarks in House
Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice, E394 [9AP]
Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E108 [6FE], E216 [28FE]
Remarks in Senate
Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (S. 1391), S6074–S6076 [30JY], S6103 [31JY]
Texts of
S. 1391, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S6076 [30JY]
AGED see Senior Citizens
AGED DISTILLED SPIRITS COMPETITIVENESS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1457), S6207 [1AU]
Texts of
S. 1457, provisions, S6229 [1AU]
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT see also Department of State; Foreign Aid
Bills and resolutions
Autism: establish a health and education grant program related to autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 3054), H5399 [2AU]
Budget: reduce deficit (see H.R. 3146), H5766 [19SE]
Cambodia: condition foreign assistance on the holding of credible and competitive parliamentary elections with the inclusion of all political parties (see S. Res. 163), S4021 [7JN] (see H. Res. 310), H4826 [19JY]
Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (see S. 657), S2328 [22MR]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1372), S5968 [25JY] (see H.R. 2855), H5172 [30JY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see H.R. 3398), H6952 [30OC]
Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 133), H1825 [21MR]
——— extend authorities related to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (see H.R. 3177), H5832 [25SE]
Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs (see H.R. 1983), H2653 [15MY]
Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 135), H1825 [21MR]
Health Technologies Program: codify (see H.R. 1515), H1956 [11AP]
Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Program: expand number of scholarships available to Pakistani women (see S. 120), S214 [23JA]
Pakistan: expand the number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (see H.R. 3583), H7353 [21NO]
Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3307), H6675 [22OC]
Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 171), H2159 [18AP]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H5341 [1AU]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H7352 [21NO]
World Refugee Day: support goals and ideals and reaffirm commitment to protecting women and girls (see S. Res. 184), S5017 [24JN]
Letters
Foreign aid to Tunisia relative to cooperation with investigation into attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya: Representative Wolf, H255 [23JA]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H4929, H4930, H4937–H4939, H4943, H4944 [23JY], E1124 [24JY]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, H5778 [20SE]
Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs, H3872–H3875 [19JN], E966 [25JN]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H5265 [1AU], H5624 [18SE], H7198 [19NO], H7559 [5DE], E1186 [1AU], E1208 [2AU], E1677 [15NO]
World Water Day: observance, H1644 [20MR]
Remarks in Senate
Cambodia: condition foreign assistance on the holding of credible and competitive parliamentary elections with the inclusion of all political parties (S. Res. 163), S4024 [7JN]
Correctional institutions: eliminate conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities that do not meet minimum human standards of health, sanitation, and safety (S. 657), S2335–S2337 [22MR]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S1690–S1692 [12MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2855), S7854 [6NO]
——— making appropriations (S. 1372), S6931 [26SE], S7854 [6NO]
Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S7826 [5NO]
World Refugee Day: support goals and ideals and reaffirm commitment to protecting women and girls (S. Res. 184), S5098 [24JN]
Reports filed
AID Expansion of Number of Scholarships Available to Pakistani Women Under the Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Program: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 120), S7386 [10OC]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2855) (H. Rept. 113–185), H5172 [30JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1372) (S. Rept. 113–81), S5968 [25JY]
Foreign Prison Conditions Improvement Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 657), S8048 [14NO]
Nomination of Michael G. Carroll To Be AID Inspector General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8048 [14NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 163, condition foreign assistance for Cambodia on the holding of credible and competitive parliamentary elections with the inclusion of all political parties, S4024 [7JN]
S. Res. 184, support goals and ideals of World Refugee Day and reaffirm commitment to protecting women and girls, S5027 [24JN]
AGRICULTURAL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority (see S. 956), S3531 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority (see S. 956), S3531 [15MY]
Dept of Agriculture: exclude raisins from agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 2840), H5088 [25JY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
AGRICULTURAL GUESTWORKER (AG) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1773), H7147 [15NO], H7462 [4DE]
AGRICULTURAL RISK PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see S. 446), S1126 [5MR] (see H.R. 943), H949 [4MR]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: reduce crop insurance premium subsidies, H4089 [27JN]
AGRICULTURE see also Food; Rural Areas
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4055 [26JN]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), H3787, H3850, H3855, H3856, H3857, H3859, H3860, H3862, H3863, H3864, H3866, H3867, H3868, H3870, H3872, H3875, H3876, H3883, H3884, H3885, H3886, H3887, H3888, H3890, H3891, H3893, H3894, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3900, H3901, H3902, H3903, H3905, H3906, H3907, H3911, H3912, H3913, H3914, H3915, H3916, H3917, H3918, H3919, H3920, H3922, H3924, H3925 [19JN], H3933, H3947, H3953, H3955, H3957 [20JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3719 [18JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (S. 954), S3592, S3617, S3618, S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629 [20MY], S3636, S3637, S3641, S3665, S3666, S3667, S3668, S3669, S3671, S3672, S3674, S3675, S3676, S3677, S3678, S3679, S3680, S3681, S3682, S3683, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3695, S3697 [21MY], S3713, S3716, S3717, S3727, S3749, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3771, S3772, S3773, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3780, S3781, S3782, S3785, S3786, S3787 [22MY], S3805, S3817, S3819, S3866, S3867, S3868, S3869, S3870, S3871, S3872, S3873, S3874 [23MY], S3900, S3901, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912 [3JN], S3962, S3963 [4JN], S3965, S3966, S3967, S3968 [5JN], S3989 [6JN]
——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7712 [12DE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2642, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC]
——— H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6557 [12OC]
Articles and editorials
Climate Change Already Felt by Farmers, S3948 [4JN]
Colorado’s Delegation Must Support Immigration Reform, S4204 [11JN]
Congress Must Help Eliminate Hunger, H5718 [19SE]
House Leadership Proposes Outspending Senate in Farm Bill, H4391 [11JY]
On the Edge of Poverty, at the Center of a Debate on Food Stamps, H5682 [19SE]
Shamed in Edina for Using Food Stamps, H5718 [19SE]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1244), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2410), H3758 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 869), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 2254), H3095 [4JN]
America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see S. 1151), S4405 [12JN] (see H.R. 3721), H8107 [12DE]
Animals: authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on certain Federal lands where livestock grazing is impractical (see H.R. 2201), H2955 [23MY]
Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 1427), S6206 [1AU]
Birds: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 820), S3028 [25AP] (see H.R. 1731), H2349 [25AP]
Budget: cancel sequester for security-related functions through offsets by reducing Medicare payments, agricultural subsidies, and Federal retirement, and applying the chained consumer price index (see H.R. 3639), H7445 [3DE]
Bureau of Reclamation: participate in Hermiston, OR, water recycling and reuse project (see S. 693), S2564 [10AP]
California: provide congressional direction for Endangered Species Act implementation relative to operation of Central Valley Project and California State Water Project, and water relief (see H.R. 1927), H2568 [9MY]
CFTC: provide for greater regulation of high frequency trading of commodities futures and greater protection for derivatives traders and trading facilities (see H.R. 2292), H3251 [6JN]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 86), S2146 [21MR] (see H. Res. 132), H1825 [21MR]
Chemicals: provide biorefinery assistance eligibility to renewable chemicals projects (see H.R. 2421), H3758 [18JN]
Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see S. 220), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 853), H700 [27FE]
Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 873), H701 [27FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: amend definition of State in certain Federal agricultural laws to include the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 1545), H1991 [12AP]
——— amend maximum enrollment and eligible land in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 349), H222 [22JA]
——— authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see S. 751), S2749 [17AP] (see H.R. 1610), H2124 [17AP]
——— conduct a pilot program for purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions by giving certain States the option of receiving grants for that purpose (see H.R. 1720), H2298 [24AP]
——— consult with Indian tribes to make grants and enter into agreements with eligible entities to conduct research and education and training programs to protect and preserve Native American seeds (see H.R. 3782), H8117 [16DE]
——— convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 2336), H3356 [12JN]
——— eliminate limitation on the period for which borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (see H.R. 2007), H2654 [15MY]
——— ensure basic conservation measures are implemented by farmers who receive crop insurance premium assistance (see H.R. 2260), H3215 [5JN]
——— establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural nonpoint source pollution prevention (see H.R. 1647), H2158 [18AP]
——— establish a market-driven inventory system for farmers and ranchers (see S. 746), S2749 [17AP]
——— establish a program to provide loans for local farms, ranches, and market gardens to improve public health and nutrition and reduce energy consumption (see S. 678), S2501 [9AP]
——— establish Office of Tribal Relations (see H.R. 1894), H2533 [8MY]
——— establish the Local Food for Healthy Families Program (see H.R. 3072), H5434 [9SE]
——— expand agricultural opportunities for military veterans (see S. 784), S2896 [23AP]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 837), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1727), H2349 [25AP]
——— expand coverage under crop insurance plans to include losses to an insured commodity that must be destroyed due to a federally-imposed quarantine (see H.R. 1319), H1821 [21MR]
——— expand eligibility for Farm Service Agency loans (see H.R. 1297), H1719 [20MR]
——— expand the noninsured crop assistance program to provide coverages for eligible crops (see H.R. 1589), H2066 [16AP]
——— extend certain supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 1607), H2123 [17AP]
——— improve energy programs (see S. 860), S3091 [6MY] (see H.R. 2290), H3250 [6JN]
——— improve Federal dairy programs (see S. 605), S1950 [19MR] (see S. 670), S2500 [9AP]
——— improve the crop insurance program (see S. 677), S2501 [9AP]
——— include California as a separate Federal milk marketing order upon the petition and approval of California dairy producers (see S. 663), S2328 [22MR] (see H.R. 1396), H1825 [21MR]
——— limit maximum amount of crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC, repeal direct payments for certain commodities, and prohibit payments to Brazilian Cotton Institute (see H.R. 1644), H2158 [18AP]
——— make supplemental crop insurance coverage option available to cover deductible under the individual yield and loss policy and improve accuracy of actual production history determinations (see H.R. 1606), H2123 [17AP]
——— modernize conservation programs, protect long term investments, increase small and midsize farmer’s access to programs, and prioritize modern-day conservation needs (see S. 923), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 1890), H2533 [8MY]
——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 686), H544 [14FE]
——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 463), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 979), H1317 [6MR]
——— permit the export of apples to Canada in bulk bins without certification (see H.R. 1298), H1719 [20MR]
——— promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 679), S2501 [9AP] (see H.R. 1414), H1856 [9AP]
——— provide for the conduct of activities to detect, and respond in a timely manner to, threats to animal health (see S. 859), S3091 [6MY]
——— provide grants to enhance the most effective freezing methods to improve access to affordable and locally produced specialty crops (see H.R. 2147), H2953 [23MY]
——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see H.R. 1273), H1630 [19MR]
——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies (see S. 446), S1126 [5MR] (see H.R. 943), H949 [4MR]
——— reform crop insurance program (see H.R. 1995), H2654 [15MY]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (see H.R. 3102), H5553 [16SE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5653 [18SE]
——— remove authority of the Agricultural Marketing Service to inspect apples (see S. 694), S2564 [10AP]
——— repeal Market Access Program (see H.R. 2380), H3652 [14JN]
——— require advance public notice of any modification to be made in the terms or conditions of any crop insurance policy or plan offered (see H.R. 1789), H2391 [26AP]
——— require annual disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies in the public interest (see H.R. 2121), H2911 [22MY]
——— require persons who retain seed harvested from the planting of patented seeds to register and pay fees for retaining such seed (see H.R. 193), H51 [4JA]
——— stop sale of products fraudulently labeled as organic, require organic producers and certifiers to maintain and provide records, and impose penalties on violators of organic food laws (see H.R. 2400), H3687 [17JN]
——— support crop insurance for specialty crops (see H.R. 1247), H1629 [19MR]
——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers (see S. 334), S772 [14FE]
——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 1611), H2124 [17AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorize long-term contracts for procurement of certain liquid transportation fuels (see S. 389), S871 [26FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (see H.R. 1536), H1991 [12AP]
Dept. of the Interior: release reversionary interest in certain land conveyed to Oregon for establishment of Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (see S. 1437), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 3366), H6901 [29OC]
Dept of Agriculture: exclude raisins from agricultural marketing orders (see H.R. 2840), H5088 [25JY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (see H.R. 2822), H5087 [25JY]
Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see S. 904), S3256 [8MY] (see H.R. 2322), H3287 [11JN]
——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (see S. 141), S284 [24JA]
——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available (see H.R. 1454), H1908 [10AP]
EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see S. 251), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 550), H411 [6FE]
——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see S. 496), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 311), H176 [18JA]
——— eliminate certain renewable fuel standard program requirements (see H.R. 1482), H1909 [10AP]
——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (see S. 1807), S8771 [12DE]
——— establish a regulatory review process for proposed rules dealing with agricultural entities (see S. 1466), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 2776), H4856 [22JY]
——— prohibit approval of the introduction of gasoline containing more than 10 percent ethanol (see S. 344), S772 [14FE]
——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see S. 1343), S5840 [23JY]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1195), S4792 [20JN] (see H.R. 1461), H1908 [10AP]
——— require that a reduction to the volume of cellulosic biofuel required under the renewable fuel standard also results in a pro rata reduction of the volume of renewable fuel and advanced biofuels (see S. 977), S3569 [16MY]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 2692), H4522 [16JY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: exempt certain perishable agricultural commodities from goods whose sale or distribution may be prohibited subsequent to a violation (see H.R. 1387), H1824 [21MR]
FDA: prohibit use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ (see H.R. 2071), H2838 [21MY]
——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see S. 809), S2960 [24AP] (see H.R. 1699), H2297 [24AP]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 1999), H2654 [15MY]
Federal aid programs: express that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries should be eliminated (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3653 [14JN]
——— permanently suspend application of certain price support authority (see S. 956), S3531 [15MY]
——— reform sugar price support program (see S. 345), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 693), H545 [14FE]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (see S. 281), S657 [12FE] (see H.R. 1932), H2568 [9MY]
FEMA: allow repair, expansion, and construction, without elevation, of agricultural structures located in special flood hazard zones under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3315), H6767 [23OC]
Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 213), H52 [4JA]
——— express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (see H. Res. 182), H2351 [25AP]
Foreign aid: ensure that a percentage of food aid provided in the form of certain agricultural commodities or their products must be transported on U.S. commercial vessels (see H.R. 1678), H2246 [23AP]
Forest Service: convey certain property to Wyoming to consolidate the historic Ranch A (see H.R. 1684), H2246 [23AP]
——— designate national forest acreage as disease and insect infestation treatment areas (see S. 745), S2749 [17AP]
Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]
Government regulations: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 2581), H4174 [28JN]
——— require enhanced economic analysis and justification for proposed Federal banking, housing, securities, and commodity regulations (see S. 450), S1126 [5MR]
Hornell, NY: anniversary of Howard Flats Farm (see H. Res. 332), H5399 [2AU]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 1518), H1956 [11AP]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 242), H85 [14JA] (see H.R. 1773), H2391 [26AP]
——— provide a special rule for the period of admission of certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, goat herders, or dairy farmers (see S. 292), S707 [13FE] (see H.R. 1444), H1857 [9AP]
——— simplify and rename the H–2C worker program (see H.R. 707), H545 [14FE]
——— simplify petitioning procedure for H–2A agricultural workers and expand the scope of the H–2A program (see H.R. 1562), H2025 [15AP]
Land use: provide for crop production on native sod (see S. 801), S2960 [24AP]
Maple syrup: support production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities (see S. 879), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 1272), H1630 [19MR]
Motor vehicles: exempt certain class A driver’s license holders in the agriculture industry from requirement to obtain a hazardous material endorsement when operating certain service vehicles (see S. 485), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1026), H1327 [7MR]
National Ag Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 81), S1950 [19MR]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S6753 [24SE]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 191), S5499 [27JN]
National forests: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see H.R. 1895), H2533 [8MY]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see S. 376), S813 [25FE] (see H.R. 2431), H3927 [19JN]
Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 175), S358 [29JA]
——— permit commercial applicators to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form (see H.R. 3001), H5396 [2AU]
——— prohibit use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine (see H.R. 2044), H2773 [17MY]
Programs: reauthorize (see S. 10), S42 [22JA] (see S. 954), S3430 [14MY] (see H.R. 1947), H2574 [13MY] (see H.R. 2498), H4037 [25JN] (see H.R. 2642), H4369 [10JY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (see H. Res. 266), H3686 [17JN] (see H. Res. 269), H3759 (see H. Res. 271), H3758 [18JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see H. Res. 379), H6545 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (see H. Res. 378), H6545 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (see H. Res. 295), H4369 [10JY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 361), H5882 [26SE]
——— temporarily extend (see H.R. 3695), H7687 [11DE]
——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), consideration (see H. Res. 438), H7687 [11DE]
Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see S. 258), S520 [7FE] (see H.R. 657), H500 [13FE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1660), S7876 [6NO]
States: permit exemptions from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities (see H.R. 1304), H1719 [20MR]
Taxation: allow an unlimited exclusion from transfer taxes for certain farmland and land of conservation value (see H.R. 47), H29 [3JA]
——— authorize agricultural producers to establish and contribute to tax-exempt farm risk management accounts (see H.R. 1614), H2156 [18AP]
——— establish dairy farm savings accounts (see S. 493), S1269 [7MR]
——— exclude from gross income gain from, and allow sale or grant of conservation easements for special estate tax valuation provisions for farm and other trade or business real property (see H.R. 2713), H4597 [17JY]
——— expand the types of livestock for which bonus depreciation is available (see S. 494), S1269 [7MR]
——— extend research credit, increase and make permanent alternative simplified research credit and provide for a biotechnology consortium research credit (see H.R. 3757), H8108 [12DE]
——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 1441), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 3023), H5397 [2AU]
——— increase aggregate reduction in fair market value of farm and certain real property (see H.R. 1448), H1857 [9AP]
——— increase quarterly wages paid threshold for classification as an agricultural labor employer for purposes of unemployment taxes (see H.R. 2899), H5261 [31JY]
——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (see S. 1280), S5667 [11JY] (see H.R. 2671), H4482 [11JY]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 1183), S4673 [19JN] (see H.R. 2429), H3927 [19JN]
——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see S. 1402), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 147), H32 [3JA] (see H.R. 177), H51 [4JA] (see H.R. 483), H342 [4FE]
——— repeal estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death (see H.R. 782), H595 [15FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers and hunters from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 1634), S7728 [31OC]
Urban areas: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 1933), H2568 [9MY]
Water Desalination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 745), H593 [15FE]
Cloture motions
Programs: reauthorize (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]
Letters
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agriculture organizations, S3975 [6JN]
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]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Andrew Moylan, R Street Institute, H4469 [11JY]
——— Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4385, H4467 [11JY]
——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E934 [20JN]
——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E935 [20JN]
——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E934 [20JN]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E935 [20JN]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E934, E935 [20JN]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E934 [20JN]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E935 [20JN]
——— Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H4468 [11JY]
——— Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H4469 [11JY]
——— several organizations, H4391–H4393, H4468 [11JY]
Inclusion of logging employment in the W agricultural worker program established to replace the H-2A agricultural worker program: Thomas J. Vilsack, Sec. of Agriculture, S5338 [27JN]
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act: A. Barry Rand, AARP, H5681 [19SE]
——— Stephen E. Blaire, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H5680 [19SE]
——— Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H5681 [19SE]
Special rules for certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders: Alan C. Nelson, Dept. of Justice, S5240 [26JN]
——— Alan K. Simpson, S5240 [26JN]
——— Jane Oates, Dept. of Labor, S5240 [26JN]
——— Senator Enzi, S5240 [26JN]
Water system construction in Alaskan native villages: Representative Don Young, E1225 [2AU]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E1225 [2AU]
Lists
Groups supporting crop insurance program, S3730 [22MY]
Organizations opposing H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5681 [19SE]
Motions
Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5719 [19SE]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), H3965 [20JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4463, H4467, H4470 [11JY], H6514 [11OC], H6978 [12NO]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383, H4389 [11JY]
——— reauthorize (S. 954), S3519 [15MY]
Press releases
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Club for Growth (organization), H4388, H4468 [11JY]
——— Heritage Action for America (organization), H4468 [11JY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H5779 [20SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), H3968 [20JN], H6263 [4OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049–H4057 [26JN]
Annan, Jack: Progressive 15 (organization) Alumni of the Plains award recipient, E1632 [12NO]
Barrs, Bill: Rotary Club of Dodge County, GA, Farmer of the Year award recipient, E164 [15FE]
Blizzards: disaster assistance to South Dakota, H6350 [8OC], H6428 [9OC]
Blue Diamond Growers (company): tribute to opening of Turlock, CA, plant, E827 [6JN]
Bracero guest worker program: tribute, H5661 [19SE]
Buckler, Aitkin: Bath County, KY, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1006 [28JN]
Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H8078 [12DE]
Bullard’s Farm Market (business): Greater Elkhart, IN, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, H3931 [20JN]
Business and industry: impact of Government regulations on hiring and job loss, H4843–H4848 [22JY]
——— tribute to year’s first bale of cotton, E1135 [25JY]
Caliente, CA: anniversary of Rankin Ranch, E1414 [1OC]
California: anniversary of Delano-Earlimart Irrigation District, E1645 [13NO]
California Avocado Appreciation Month: observance, H3367 [13JN]
Campbell, Keith and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1087 [18JY]
CFTC: provide for greater regulation of high frequency trading of commodities futures and greater protection for derivatives traders and trading facilities (H.R. 2292), E817 [6JN]
Cleveland, OH: opening of Terrence M. Ryan Agricultural Center, E906 [18JN]
Climate: impact of global warming on agriculture, H3341 [12JN]
Colleges and universities: allow the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H3897, H3898 [19JN]
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (organization): anniversary, E462 [15AP]
Congress: accomplishments of the 113th Congress, H7611 [10DE]
——— goals of the 113th Congress, E14 [4JA]
——— legislative priorities, H7195 [19NO], H7269–H7272 [20NO]
——— prohibit Members and their spouses from receiving agriculture crop subsidies and insurance payments, H5680 [19SE], E943 [20JN]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4358, H4359 [10JY]
Cowden, Eric: Future Farmers of America Honorary American Star Degree recipient, H7402 [3DE]
Crops: set target price for all crops at certain percent of 5-year rolling Olympic average and change acreage available for target price support, H3855, H3856 [19JN]
Curti family: tribute to contributions to California dairy and farming industries, E1430 [3OC]
D’Arrigo, Andrew A.: Grower-Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E951 [20JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Technological Innovation Partnership program funding, H3896, H3897 [19JN]
——— allow certain small community irrigation associations to be eligible for Environmental Quality Incentives Program funding, H3867 [19JN]
——— allow portion of savings from crop insurance standard reinsurance agreements renegotiation to continue to be used for deficit reduction, H3911 [19JN]
——— cap Farm Risk Management Election Program spending at certain level for first 5 years in which payments are dispersed, H3857–H3859 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]
——— consult with Dept. of the Interior and EPA to address decline of bee population, H3870–H3872 [19JN]
——— Dairy Market Stabilization Program funding, H3780 [19JN]
——— develop and implement regulations to secure and limit access to certain agricultural nutrients and chemicals, E927 [20JN]
——— disclose names of Members of Congress, Cabinet members, or related entities receiving crop insurance premium subsidies, H6508 [11OC]
——— discontinue National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, H3912, H3913 [19JN]
——— Emerging Markets Program funding, H3883 [19JN]
——— encourage development of urban agriculture, E928 [20JN]
——— ensure no delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for veterans, children, senior citizens, the disabled, and pregnant women in case of a Government shutdown or default, H5719, H5720 [19SE]
——— ensure that certificates of origin are accepted by any country that has entered into a free trade agreement, H3884 [19JN]
——— establish National Drought Council, H3862 [19JN]
——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, H3893, H3894 [19JN]
——— Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program funding, H3902, H3903 [19JN]
——— improve Environmental Quality Incentives Program, H3694 [18JN], H3865, H3866 [19JN]
——— improve Federal dairy programs, H3724 [18JN]
——— increase opportunities for women- and minority-owned small businesses, H3783 [19JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H3694 [18JN]
——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, H6350 [8OC], H6465 [10OC]
——— modernize conservation programs, protect long term investments, increase small and midsize farmer’s access to programs, and prioritize modern-day conservation needs (H.R. 1890), H3104 [5JN], E624 [8MY]
——— olive oil import restrictions, H3903–H3905 [19JN]
——— prevent imposition of fees on Christmas tree sales, H3905, H3906 [19JN]
——— prohibit corn growers who sell their crop for ethanol production from receiving farm payments, H3862 [19JN]
——— reduce crop insurance premium subsidies, H4089 [27JN]
——— reform Cooperative Forestry Program matching funds requirement for eligible historically Black land-grant institutions, E930, E933, E936 [20JN]
——— reform crop insurance program, H3908–H3911 [19JN], H6487 [10OC], H6595 [15OC]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs, H5939, H5942, H5943 [28SE], H6507–H6512 [11OC], E1501 [11OC]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5591, H5592, H5593, H5594, H5595, H5596, H5598, H5599, H5600, H5624, H5625 [18SE], H5659, H5660, H5661, H5662, H5663, H5664, H5665, H5666, H5667, H5668, H5694–H5721, H5755, H5756 [19SE], H5836 [26SE], E1353, E1355 [20SE], E1366 [25SE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5669–H5684 [19SE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), motion to recommit, H5719, H5720 [19SE]
——— reinstate Rural Energy for America Program feasibility studies, H3771 [19JN]
——— repeal Biodiesel Fuel Education Program, H3901, H3902 [19JN]
——— require advance public notice of any modification to terms or conditions of existing crop insurance policies or plans, H3919 [19JN]
——— require annual on-site audits of food safety systems of countries that export meat, poultry, and egg products to the U.S. and increase Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H4471 [11JY]
——— require farmers growing crops on highly erodible land and wetlands submit conservation compliance plan in order to qualify for crop insurance premium assistance, H3870 [19JN]
——— require reauthorization of discretionary programs, H3925, H3926 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]
——— results of food security report and impact on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H5439 [10SE], H6456 [10OC]
——— study climate impact of Price Loss Coverage Program, H3859 [19JN]
——— submit a report listing invasive species, certain details regarding species, cost estimates, current efforts to combat invasive species, and legal recourse available to those affected by species, E954 [20JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H5844 [26SE]
——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers and use savings to reduce the deficit, H668 [27FE]
Dept. of HHS: require a scientific and economic analysis of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act before final regulations are enforced, H3921, H3922 [19JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Program funding, H3192, H3193 [5JN]
——— establish Office of Agriculture Inspection (H.R. 1536), E437 [12AP]
——— National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility research facility construction funding, H3166–H3168 [5JN]
Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (H.R. 2822), H5097 [30JY]
Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (H.R. 2322), H6878 [29OC]
Duncan, Duane G.: 4–H (organization) Hall of Fame inductee, E1861 [12DE]
Economy: impact of immigration reform, H4320 [10JY], H4579–H4585 [17JY], H5186 [31JY]
——— national objectives priority assignments, H819 [4MR], H3298 [12JN]
Efird, Russel: Fresno County, CA, Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, E916 [19JN]
EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, H3924 [19JN]
——— include rules having a significant impact on agricultural entities under major rules that shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, H5319, H5320 [1AU]
——— prohibit the disclosure of private information of farmers and ranchers, H3925 [19JN]
——— release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, H1403 [14MR]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (H.R. 1461), E416 [10AP]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators, H4490 [16JY]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 2692), E1066 [16JY]
Erickson, Bill: Colorado State University Alumni Association 50 Year Club Public Service Award recipient, E1794 [5DE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E214 [28FE]
FarmedHere (business): Chicago Innovation Awards Top 10 ‘‘Up-and-Comer’’ award recipient, E1606 [30OC]
——— tribute to vertical farming facility, E347 [21MR]
FDA: reevaluate proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’, H3727 [18JN]
——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (H.R. 1699), H2258 [24AP]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (H.R. 1999), H3078, H3079 [4JN], H3109 [5JN], H3531 [13JN], H4937 [23JY]
——— reduce waste and streamline government programs, H5181 [31JY]
Federal aid programs: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
——— reform direct payment program, H4490 [16JY]
——— reform sugar price support program, H3696 [18JN], H3762 [19JN], H3934–H3938 [20JN], H6520–H6527 [11OC], E1041 [10JY]
——— reform sugar price support program (H.R. 693), H3108 [5JN]
——— repeal milk price support program, H3859, H3860 [19JN]
——— repeal sugar price support program, H3770 [19JN]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, H3954, H3955 [20JN]
Fish and fishing: classify farmed shellfish as a specialty crop, H3906, H3907 [19JN]
Food: express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (H. Res. 182), H2311 [25AP]
Food Day: observance, H6695 [23OC]
Forest Service: streamline management of pine beetle infestation and clearing of infested trees to reduce forest fire risk, H3900 [19JN]
Franklin County, AL: tribute to Watermelon Festival, E653 [14MY]
Hall, Gloria: Bucks County Conservation District (organization) George M. Bush Farmland Preservation Award recipient, E784 [4JN]
Hornell, NY: anniversary of Howard Flats Farm (H. Res. 332), E1227 [2AU]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (H.R. 1518), E441 [12AP]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5270 [1AU], H5352, H5383–H5386 [2AU]
Humboldt County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1572 [24OC]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (H.R. 1773), H7147 [15NO], H7462 [4DE]
——— impact of guest worker program and legalized immigration on employment, H3670 [17JN]
——— impact that granting amnesty to illegal aliens has on employment, H4594–H4596 [17JY]
——— improve agricultural workers programs, E1791 [4DE]
Interstate commerce: prohibit States from enacting laws that place restrictions on means of production for agricultural goods sold within its borders but produced in other States, E1002 [28JN]
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1823 [10DE]
Lacey Act: modify, H4991 [24JY]
Loschen, Tyler: Future Farmers of America American Star Farmer award recipient, E1627 [12NO]
Maine: tribute to ‘‘Gems of 26’’ military program offering veterans access to cultural, historic, and recreational experiences in Maine, E123 [12FE]
Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Morristown Garden Club of Morristown, E445 [12AP]
Napa County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1090 [18JY]
National Ag Day: observance, H1578 [19MR]
National Farm Safety and Health Week: observance, E1386 [26SE]
National Farmer’s Market Week: observance, E1207 [2AU]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), H3765 [19JN]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: observance, E178 [25FE], E245 [5MR]
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture: anniversary, E1242 [2AU]
Ogle, Josh and Julieanna: Tennessee Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer Achievement Award and Environmental Stewardship Award recipients, E166 [15FE]
Omaha, NE: tribute to Triumph of Agriculture Exposition, E166 [15FE]
Oregon Cattleman’s Association: anniversary, E917 [19JN]
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Patent and Trademark Office Patents for Humanity Food and Nutrition category award recipient, E610 [7MY]
Pittston, PA: anniversary of Pittston Tomato Festival, E1256 [9SE]
Platte County, MO: anniversary of Platte County Fair, E789 [4JN]
Pontiac, IL: Pontiac Township High School Future Farmers of America chapter recipient of Future Farmers of America Model of Excellence award, E1625 [12NO]
Pridgen family: Walton County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1459 [8OC]
Programs: reauthorize, H399 [6FE], H2444 [7MY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), H2577 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2625, H2626, H2638 [15MY], H2663 [16MY], H2844 [22MY], H2916 [23MY], H3010 [3JN], H3228 [6JN], H3310 [12JN], H3359, H3365, H3369, H3371 [13JN], H3636 [14JN], H3694, H3695, H3721–H3730, H3745–H3750 [18JN], H3761–H3763, H3767, H3768, H3769, H3787–H3926 [19JN], H3932, H3933–H3968, H3969–H3976, H3984 [20JN], H4050 [26JN], H4086, H4089 [27JN], H5680, H5706 [19SE], E759 [23MY], E853 [12JN], E897 [17JN], E918 [19JN], E927, E928, E929, E930, E933, E936, E939, E941, E943, E944, E947, E948, E950, E951, E954 [20JN], E966 [25JN], E970, E971 [26JN], E1002 [28JN], E1020 [8JY], E1041 [10JY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708–H3720 [18JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3770–H3786 [19JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), motion to recommit, H3966 [20JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H4374, H4375, H4394–H4475, H4476 [11JY], H4490 [16JY], H4577 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], H4815, H4816 [19JY], H5076 [25JY], H5384, H5386 [2AU], H5844 [26SE], H6263 [4OC], H6350 [8OC], H6465, H6482–H6489, H6491 [10OC], H6514 [11OC], H6595 [15OC], H6608 [16OC], H6695, H6759 [23OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7145, H7147 [15NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453, H7459 [4DE], H7632 [11DE], H8134 [26DE], E1061 [16JY], E1483 [10OC], E1501 [11OC], E1794 [5DE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), H6527–H6532 [11OC], E1527 [16OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), H6520–H6527 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4376–H4394 [11JY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 361), H5938–H5946 [28SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), motion to instruct conferees, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), motion to recommit, H4471 [11JY]
——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), H8046, H8047 [12DE]
——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7702–H7716 [12DE]
Quinn, Kenneth: American Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award recipient, E103 [6FE]
Ramsey County, MN: anniversary of Ramsey County Fair, E1063 [16JY]
Reseach: importance of science, health, agricultural, and alternative energy research investment, H3277, H3278 [11JN]
Rider, Thomas A.: Santa Cruz County, CA, Farm Bureau Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award recipient, E337 [19MR]
Rocha, Ed: Stanislaus County, CA, Agricultural Hall of Fame ‘‘Legends in Agriculture’’ inductee, E1660 [14NO]
Roling, Jeremy and Teresa: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1725 [21NO]
Rosenberger, Henry: Penn Foundation, Inc., Adventures in Excellence Award recipient, E1652 [13NO]
San Luis Canal Co.: anniversary, E1333 [18SE]
Tazewell County, IL: anniversary of Tazewell County Farm Bureau, E296 [14MR]
Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, H6837 [29OC]
University of California, Davis: tribute to agriculture and forestry programs, H2524 [8MY]
Verboon, Doug: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist and AG Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1276 [10SE]
Williams, Earl P.: California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854 [12DE]
Worth County, GA: anniversary of Monk family farm, E1328 [17SE]
Yardley, PA: tribute to Shady Brook Farm, E782 [4JN]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1244), S6910–S6912 [26SE]
Bankruptcy: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 1427), S6217 [1AU], S6335 [10SE]
Birds: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 820), S3032 [25AP]
Blizzards: disaster assistance to South Dakota, S7341 [9OC], S7402 [11OC]
Bureau of Reclamation: participate in Hermiston, OR, water recycling and reuse project (S. 693), S2565 [10AP]
Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish, S4045, S4046 [10JN]
Climate: impact of global warming on agriculture, S3947 [4JN]
Courts: decision in U.S. v. Estate of E. Wayne Hage relative to grazing permits on Federal land, S5607 [10JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow Indian tribes to participate in certain soil and water conservation programs, S3636 [21MY]
——— approval process for genetically modified crops, S1768 [13MR], S1945 [19MR], S3820 [23MY], S3946, S3947 [4JN]
——— authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm, S3732 [22MY]
——— eliminate Adverse Marketing Payments Program, S3825 [23MY], S3979 [6JN], S8616 [11DE]
——— ensure farmers and ranchers are protected from market manipulation by large meatpacking corporations, S1768 [13MR]
——— expand agricultural opportunities for military veterans (S. 784), S2901 [23AP]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (S. 837), S3038 [25AP]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7247 [7OC]
——— improve organic agriculture, S3610 [20MY]
——— improve Regional Conservation Partnership Program, S4206 [11JN]
——— improve the crop insurance program, S3595 [20MY], S3729 [22MY], S3890 [3JN]
——— improve the crop insurance program (S. 677), S2505 [9AP]
——— include California as a separate Federal milk marketing order upon the petition and approval of California dairy producers (S. 663), S2337 [22MR]
——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3933, S3934 [4JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3722 [22MY], S3817–S3820 [23MY]
——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7396, S7402 [11OC]
——— Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding, S3901 [3JN], S4401 [12JN]
——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4207 [11JN]
——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, S3751 [22MY]
——— modify the definition of the term biobased product, S4046, S4047 [10JN]
——— prohibit individuals convicted of tax evasion from receiving any benefits from Government assistance programs, S3933, S3934 [4JN]
——— prohibit payment of crop insurance premiums for tobacco, S3594, S3595 [20MY], S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816 [23MY]
——— reduce fraud and maintain program integrity in the crop insurance program, S3817 [23MY]
——— reduce waste and reform direct payment programs, S7897 [7NO]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), S6611, S6631 [19SE], S6699, S6871 [24SE]
——— repeal automatic implementation of permanent laws establishing production limitations, market quotas, and price supports tied to parity prices, S4047 [10JN]
——— require a certain percentage of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds be used for affordable food for children and at-risk families, food safety, crop protection, and specialty crop production, S3935 [4JN]
——— require research and development relative to crop insurance for alfalfa and report on results of such study, S3890, S3900 [3JN]
——— study impact of global warming on agriculture, S3731 [22MY]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S6568 [18SE]
——— terminate certain direct payments to farmers, S968 [28FE]
Dept. of Defense: operation and maintenance funding for programs, projects, and activities in the U.S. through reductions in Advanced Drop-In Biofuel Production Program funding, S1840–S1847 [14MR], S1887 [18MR], S1981, S1982, S1986, S1987 [20MR]
Dept. of the Interior: release reversionary interest in certain land conveyed to Oregon for establishment of Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (S. 1437), S6219 [1AU]
Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts, S3308 [9MY]
——— convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (S. 904), S7605 [29OC]
——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (S. 141), S288 [24JA]
Eastland, Woods E.: National Cotton Council of America Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1228 [6MR]
EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms, S3145–S3147 [7MY], S3418 [14MY], S6574 [18SE]
——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (S. 1807), S8773 [12DE]
——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, S3751 [22MY]
——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (S. 1343), S5842 [23JY]
——— prohibit Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule funding with respect to farmers, S1774, S1775 [13MR]
——— proposed rule to waive the renewable fuel standard, S8972 [18DE]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program, S6618 [19SE]
Farmers: impact of Government shutdown, S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397 [11OC]
Federal aid programs: reform direct payment program, S6162 [1AU]
——— reform sugar price support program, S3639, S3640 [21MY], S3709, S3722, S3732, S3734–S3736, S3746 [22MY]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, S8631 [11DE]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers (S. 281), S658, S659 [12FE]
Food: allow States to require labels on any food, beverage, or other edible products sold that contain, or are produced with, a genetically engineered material, S3731, S3750 [22MY], S3796, S3797 [23MY]
GAO: report finding National Flood Control Program and Federal Crop Insurance Corp., ill-prepared to deal with events resulting from climate change, S926 [27FE]
Government regulations: impact, S2246 [22MR]
——— require enhanced economic analysis and justification for proposed Federal banking, housing, securities, and commodity regulations (S. 450), S5955 [25JY]
Immigration: impact of guest worker program and legalized immigration on employment, S4076–S4078 [11JN], S4556 [18JN], S5118 [25JN], S5222, S5236 [26JN], S6175–S6177 [1AU], S6627, S6637–S6639 [19SE]
——— improve agricultural workers programs, S4633 [19JN], S5112 [25JN], S5306–S5309 [26JN]
——— inclusion of logging employment in the W agricultural worker program established to replace the H-2A agricultural worker program, S5337 [27JN]
——— maintain special rules for certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, S5239 [26JN]
——— provide for the temporary employment of agricultural workers, S4207 [11JN]
Johnson, Sonya: National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization Ag Advocate Award recipient, S6065 [30JY]
Kalmbach Feeds (company): anniversary, S867 [26FE]
Lancaster County, PA: tribute to preservation of farmland, S8805 [13DE]
Lexington, IL: tribute to farmers assisting Thomas family with crop harvest, S7247 [7OC]
Loper, Dick: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S6062 [30JY]
National Ag Day: anniversary (S. Res. 81), S1957 [19MR]
National Agriculture Week: observance, S1883 [18MR]
National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 254), S6759 [24SE], S7634 [29OC]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 191), S5673 [11JY]
Nuckolls, JW and Thea: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees, S6062 [30JY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S3605 [20MY], S3707–S3709 [22MY]
OSHA: exempt small farming operations from rules and regulations, S8933 [18DE]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), S4987 [24JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), S5790, S5794 [18JY], S6162, S6163 [1AU], S6500, S6501 [17SE], S6568 [18SE], S6613 [19SE], S6871 [24SE], S7037 [30SE], S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397, S7402 [11OC], S7648–S7650 [30OC], S7693 [31OC], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616, S8631 [11DE], S8723, S8751 [12DE], S8787, S8796, S8805 [13DE], S8887 [17DE], S9090 [20DE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S7084 [1OC]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), insert S. 954 language in lieu, S5794 [18JY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S5794 [18JY]
——— reauthorize (S. 954), S3523 [15MY], S3589, S3591–S3595, S3597, S3610 [20MY], S3634–S3648, S3652 [21MY], S3709, S3712–S3717, S3722–S3736, S3745–S3752 [22MY], S3796, S3797, S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816–S3826 [23MY], S3890, S3895–S3897, S3900, S3901 [3JN], S3915, S3923–S3925, S3931–S3940, S3946, S3947 [4JN], S3970, S3971, S3975, S3976, S3979–S3981 [6JN], S4029, S4043–S4053 [10JN], S4206 [11JN], S4401 [12JN], S4473 [13JN], S4757 [20JN], S4987 [24JN], S5601 [10JY], S5705 [16JY]
——— reauthorize (S. 954), motion to proceed, S3519 [15MY]
——— reauthorize (S. 954), order to print, S4432 [12JN]
——— reauthorize (S. 954), unanimous-consent agreement, S3949 [4JN]
——— temporarily extend (H.R. 3695), S9090 [20DE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 1660), S7911 [7NO]
Stabenow, Senator: tribute to personal staff who worked on S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4043 [10JN]
Taxation: permanently repeal estate tax, S2582 [11AP]
——— repeal estate and gift taxes (S. 1402), S6129 [31JY]
——— repeal estate tax, S2087, S2088 [21MR], S2286 [22MR]
——— repeal estate tax provided action would not result in an increase in the deficit, S2285, S2286 [22MR]
Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932–1933, S8182 [19NO]
Westview Orchards (business): anniversary, S5260 [26JN]
Wheat Growers (organization): anniversary, S5492 [27JN]
Reports
Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (2012) (excerpt), S3418 [14MY]
Reports filed
Agree to Conference With the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2410) (H. Rept. 113–116), H3758 [18JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 113–46), S5497 [27JN]
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954), S3429 [14MY]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 113–88), S6295 [9SE]
Bureau of Reclamation Participation in Hermiston, OR, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 693) (S. Rept. 113–75), S5687 [15JY]
Consideration of H. Res. 378, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Restore Authority To Manage Sugar Supplies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of H. Res. 379, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Limit Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Based on Income: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 266) (H. Rept. 113–114), H3686 [17JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 113–117), H3758 [18JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 113–149), H4369 [10JY]
Consideration of H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 113–215), H5653 [18SE]
Consideration of H.R. 3695, Agricultural Programs Temporary Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 113–290), H7687 [11DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 361) (H. Rept. 113–231), H5882 [26SE]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3014 [3JN], H3355 [12JN]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3256 [10JN]
Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 657) (H. Rept. 113–145), H4308 [9JY]
Ranch A Consolidation and Management Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1684) (H. Rept. 113–198), H5475 [10SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708 [18JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3771 [19JN]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4467 [11JY]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383 [11JY]
Statements
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Executive Office of the President, H4384 [11JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 266, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H3708 [18JN]
H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3770 [19JN]
H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 2410, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4049 [26JN]
H. Res. 295, consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4376 [11JY]
H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, and H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5669 [19SE]
H. Res. 361, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H5938 [28SE]
H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6520 [11OC]
H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6527 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, agree to conference with the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 438, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Bipartisan Budget Act and H.R. 3695, agricultural programs temporary extension, H7702 [12DE]
H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3787–H3850 [19JN]
H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4395–H4458 [11JY]
H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5694–H5705 [19SE]
H.R. 3695, agriculture programs temporary extension, H8046 [12DE]
S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S48–S156 [22JA]
S. 663, California Milk Marketing Order Act, S2338 [22MR]
S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4232–S4349 [11JN]
S. 1402, Death Tax Repeal Act, S6129 [31JY]
S. 1427, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act, S6218 [1AU]
S. 1437, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center Land Conveyance Act, S6220 [1AU]
S. 1807, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act, S8774 [12DE]
S. Res. 81, National Ag Day anniversary, S1955 [19MR]
S. Res. 86, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S2162 [21MR]
S. Res. 191, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5506 [27JN]
S. Res. 254, National Bison Day, S6759 [24SE]
Tributes
Chavez, Cesar E., E390 [9AP]
AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF AMERICA
Remarks in Senate
National Agriculture Week: observance, S1883 [18MR]
AGRICULTURE MARKETING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: amend definition of State in certain Federal agricultural laws to include the Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 1545), H1991 [12AP]
AGRICULTURE REFORM, FOOD, AND JOBS ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2642): agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
Enact (S. 954), S3592, S3617, S3618, S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629 [20MY], S3636, S3637, S3641, S3665, S3666, S3667, S3668, S3669, S3671, S3672, S3674, S3675, S3676, S3677, S3678, S3679, S3680, S3681, S3682, S3683, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3695, S3697 [21MY], S3713, S3716, S3717, S3727, S3749, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3771, S3772, S3773, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3780, S3781, S3782, S3785, S3786, S3787 [22MY], S3805, S3817, S3819, S3866, S3867, S3868, S3869, S3870, S3871, S3872, S3873, S3874 [23MY], S3900, S3901, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912 [3JN], S3962, S3963 [4JN], S3965, S3966, S3967, S3968 [5JN], S3989 [6JN]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 2642, provisions, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC], H6557 [12OC]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 10), S42 [22JA] (see S. 954), S3430 [14MY]
Enact (H.R. 2642): agree to conference with the Senate (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see H. Res. 379), H6545 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (see H. Res. 378), H6545 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 361), H5882 [26SE]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]
Letters
Provisions: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H6515 [11OC]
——— Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H6515 [11OC]
——— several agriculture, conservation, rural development, finance, forestry, energy, and crop insurance groups, H6516 [11OC]
——— several agriculture organizations, S3975 [6JN]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2642), H6514 [11OC], H6978 [12NO]
Enact (S. 954), S3519 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: permanently suspend application of certain price support authority, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
——— reform sugar price support program, H6520–H6527 [11OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: cap Farm Risk Management Election Program spending at certain level for first 5 years in which payments are dispersed, H6508 [11OC]
——— disclose names of Members of Congress, Cabinet members, or related entities receiving crop insurance premium subsidies, H6508 [11OC]
——— improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H6488 [10OC]
——— reform crop insurance program, H6487 [10OC], H6595 [15OC]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs, H5939, H5942, H5943 [28SE], H6507–H6512 [11OC], E1501 [11OC]
——— repeal rule and nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs, H6488, H6489 [10OC]
——— require reauthorization of discretionary programs, H6508 [11OC]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4815, H4816 [19JY], H6529 [11OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453 [4DE], H7632 [11DE]
Enact (H.R. 2642), H4815, H4816 [19JY], H5076 [25JY], H5384, H5386 [2AU], H5844 [26SE], H6263 [4OC], H6350 [8OC], H6465, H6482–H6489, H6491 [10OC], H6514 [11OC], H6595 [15OC], H6608 [16OC], H6695, H6759 [23OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7145, H7147 [15NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453, H7459 [4DE], H7632 [11DE], H8134 [26DE], E1483 [10OC], E1501 [11OC], E1794 [5DE]
——— agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), H6527–H6532 [11OC], E1527 [16OC]
——— call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), H6520–H6527 [11OC]
——— call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 361), H5938–H5946 [28SE]
——— motion to instruct conferees, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
Federal aid programs: reauthorize nutrition programs for the same duration as farm programs, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: reform direct payment program, S6162 [1AU]
——— reform sugar price support program, S3639, S3640 [21MY], S3709, S3722, S3732, S3734–S3736, S3746 [22MY]
CFTC: investigate manipulation of fuel prices, S3638 [21MY]
——— take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets, S3638 [21MY]
Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish, S4045, S4046 [10JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow Indian tribes to participate in certain soil and water conservation programs, S3636 [21MY]
——— allow States to deputize certain nonprofit organizations and area agencies on aging to conduct Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program interviews for senior citizens, S3731 [22MY]
——— approval process for genetically modified crops, S3820 [23MY], S3946, S3947 [4JN]
——— authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm, S3732 [22MY]
——— clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S4047 [10JN]
——— conduct study to propose method for voluntary crop insurance program for seafood harvesters, S4207 [11JN]
——— eliminate Adverse Marketing Payments Program, S3825 [23MY], S3979 [6JN], S8616 [11DE]
——— ensure rural areas receiving grants and loans for broadband telecommunications services do not already have access to broadband, S3938 [4JN]
——— establish a pilot program for ultra-high-speed Internet in rural areas, S4029, S4051 [10JN], S4473 [13JN]
——— establish a pilot project to eliminate purchases of unhealthful foods and beverages under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3939 [4JN]
——— establish programs to support fisheries, S4048 [10JN], S4207 [11JN]
——— evaluate and consolidate duplicative nutrition programs, S3934 [4JN]
——— improve and extend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3642, S3646 [21MY]
——— improve organic agriculture, S3610 [20MY]
——— improve Regional Conservation Partnership Program, S4206 [11JN]
——— improve the crop insurance program, S3890 [3JN]
——— improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3824 [23MY], S3980 [6JN], S4207 [11JN]
——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3933, S3934 [4JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3722 [22MY], S3817–S3820 [23MY]
——— Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding, S3901 [3JN], S4401 [12JN]
——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S4207 [11JN]
——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, S3751 [22MY]
——— modify the definition of the term biobased product, S4046, S4047 [10JN]
——— prohibit individuals convicted of certain violent crimes from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3646 [21MY]
——— prohibit individuals convicted of tax evasion from receiving any benefits from Government assistance programs, S3933, S3934 [4JN]
——— prohibit payment of crop insurance premiums for tobacco, S3594, S3595 [20MY], S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816 [23MY]
——— provide homebound seniors and disabled persons access to grocery delivery through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, S3722 [22MY]
——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S3931 [4JN], S4047 [10JN]
——— repeal automatic implementation of permanent laws establishing production limitations, market quotas, and price supports tied to parity prices, S4047 [10JN]
——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program, S3714–S3716 [22MY], S3826 [23MY]
——— require a certain percentage of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds be used for affordable food for children and at-risk families, food safety, crop protection, and specialty crop production, S3935 [4JN]
——— require research and development relative to crop insurance for alfalfa and report on results of such study, S3890, S3900 [3JN]
——— study impact of global warming on agriculture, S3731 [22MY]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3593, S3610 [20MY], S3750 [22MY], S4049 [10JN], S7693 [31OC], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616 [11DE], S8887 [17DE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding through reductions in crop insurance reimbursements to providers, S3637, S3647 [21MY]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit replacement of existing coding system for disease and diagnosis classifications in implementing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards, S3939 [4JN]
Enact (H.R. 2642), S5794 [18JY], S6162, S6163 [1AU], S6500, S6501 [17SE], S6568 [18SE], S6613 [19SE], S6871 [24SE], S7037 [30SE], S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397, S7402 [11OC], S7648–S7650 [30OC], S7693 [31OC], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616, S8631 [11DE], S8723, S8751 [12DE], S8787, S8796, S8805 [13DE], S8887 [17DE], S9090 [20DE]
——— House amendment, S7084 [1OC]
——— insert S. 954 language in lieu, S5794 [18JY]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S5794 [18JY]
Enact (S. 954), S3589, S3591–S3595, S3597, S3610 [20MY], S3634–S3648, S3652 [21MY], S3709, S3712–S3717, S3722–S3736, S3745–S3752 [22MY], S3796, S3797, S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816–S3826 [23MY], S3890, S3895–S3897, S3900, S3901 [3JN], S3915, S3923–S3925, S3931–S3940, S3946, S3947 [4JN], S3970, S3971, S3975, S3976, S3979–S3981 [6JN], S4029, S4043–S4053 [10JN], S4206 [11JN], S4401 [12JN], S4473 [13JN], S4757 [20JN], S4987 [24JN], S5601 [10JY], S5705 [16JY]
——— motion to proceed, S3519 [15MY]
——— order to print, S4432 [12JN]
——— unanimous-consent agreement, S3523 [15MY], S3949 [4JN]
EPA: prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, S3751 [22MY]
FCC: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program, S3645 [21MY]
Federal employees: prohibit performance awards in the Senior Executive Service during sequestration periods, S3939 [4JN]
FEMA: prevent National Flood Insurance Program premium rate increases until completion of study on affordability of premiums, S3932, S3936 [4JN]
Food: allow States to require labels on any food, beverage, or other edible products sold that contain, or are produced with, a genetically engineered material, S3731, S3750 [22MY], S3796, S3797 [23MY]
NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract, S4207 [11JN]
Stabenow, Senator: tribute to personal staff who worked on S. 954, provisions, S4043 [10JN]
Reports filed
Agree to Conference With the Senate on H.R. 2642, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of H. Res. 378, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Provisions, To Restore Authority To Manage Sugar Supplies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of H. Res. 379, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Provisions, To Limit Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Based on Income: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 361) (H. Rept. 113–231), H5882 [26SE]
Provisions: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954), S3429 [14MY]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 113–88), S6295 [9SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 361, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, provisions, H5938 [28SE]
H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, provisions, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6520 [11OC]
H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, provisions, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6527 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, agree to conference with the Senate on H.R. 2642, provisions, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, provisions, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, provisions, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6505 [11OC]
S. 10, provisions, S48–S156 [22JA]
S. 954, provisions, S4232–S4349 [11JN]
AGRICULTURE TRADE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal Market Access Program (see H.R. 2380), H3652 [14JN]
AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA (organization)
Letters
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act, H470 [13FE]
AGUIGUI, DELFINA TYQUIENGCO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1536 [22OC]
AGUILAR, DAVID V.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E415 [10AP]
AGUILAR, FRANCISCO
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E394 [9AP]
AGUILERA, AMBAR
Remarks in House
Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Woodhaven Scholarship award recipients, H2525 [8MY]
AGUIRRE, SERGIO
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6395 [11SE], S8409 [20NO]
AGUIRRE, YATZIRE
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E842 [11JN]
AGUON, VICENTE I.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E83 [4FE]
AGYEI, PAULINA
Essays
Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E764 [24MY]
Remarks in House
Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E764 [24MY]
AHART, LAUREN
Essays
Congressional Youth Advisory Council Project, E765 [24MY]
Remarks in House
Texas: tribute to 22d Congressional District Congressional Youth Advisory Council participants, E765 [24MY]
AHERAM, JAYEL
Articles and editorials
Afghanistan War Must End Immediately, H6832 [29OC]
AHLGREN, RICK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1264 [9SE]
AHN, KISOOK
Remarks in House
Bronx, NY: express condolences to victims and families killed or injured in the Metro-North train derailment, H7428, H7429 [3DE]
AHN, STEVE
Remarks in House
McGlothlin Foundation: Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E569 [26AP]
AIKEN, SC
Remarks in House
Dept. of Energy: encourage support for the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, H376 [6FE]
——— OMB approval of funding reprogramming request for Savannah River Site to prevent furloughs, H2408 [6MY]
Dogwood Stable: tribute to Palace Malice (racehorse) winning Belmont Stakes, H3271 [11JN]
AIKENS, CHESTER A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1841 [11DE]
AIR FORCE see Department of Defense
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO
Remarks in Senate
U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary of Cadet Chapel, S6291 [9SE]
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Burlison, Stacy: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1368 [25SE]
Jannazo, Joe: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School and Overall Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1367 [25SE]
Joyce, Randy: Air Force Association Teacher of the Year award recipient, E678 [16MY]
Nunn, Ulaunda: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1370 [25SE]
AIR POLLUTION see also Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution
Amendments
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), H5061, H5065, H5066, H5067 [25JY]
——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), consideration (H. Res. 315), H5000 [24JY]
Articles and editorials
Barack Obama Says the 12 Hottest Years on Record Have Come in the Last 15 Years, S1260 [7MR]
Climate Change Already Felt by Farmers, S3948 [4JN]
Climate Change Slowdown Is Due to Warming of Deep Oceans, S6575 [18SE]
Experts Surer of Manmade Global Warming but Local Predictions Elusive, S6575 [18SE]
Heat-Trapping Gas Passes Milestone, Raising Fears, S6576 [18SE]
Scientists Alarmed as CO2 Passes Threshold, S3606 [20MY]
Bills and resolutions
Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (see H.R. 1154), H1425 [14MR]
——— remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H546 [14FE]
Clean Energy Consortia: establish (see S. 1698), S8000 [13NO]
Dept. of Defense: establish centers of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to open-air burn pits (see H.R. 2510), H4078 [26JN]
——— expand list of prohibited waste in open-air burn pits to include certain toxic materials (see H.R. 2303), H3251 [6JN]
Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (see S. 1306), S5708 [16JY] (see H.R. 2702), H4523 [16JY]
Dept. of HHS: develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see H.R. 2023), H2717 [16MY]
Dept. of Labor: issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 691), H545 [14FE]
Ecology and environment: reduce heat island effect and associated ground level ozone pollution from Federal facilities (see H.R. 469), H341 [4FE]
EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to require the cellulosic biofuel requirement to be based on actual production (see S. 251), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 550), H411 [6FE]
——— apply emission limits to hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide emitted by electric utility steam generating units that use circulating fluidized bed technology to convert coal refuse into energy (see H.R. 3138), H5765 [19SE]
——— call for public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants in States most directly impacted by such regulations (see H. Con. Res. 59), H6411 [8OC]
——— clarify definition of accidental release under the Clean Air Act (see S. 1781), S8565 [9DE]
——— clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 888), H814 [28FE]
——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see H.J. Res. 64), H5833 [25SE]
——— eliminate certain renewable fuel standard program requirements (see H.R. 1482), H1909 [10AP]
——— eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 1462), H1908 [10AP]
——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (see S. 1807), S8771 [12DE]
——— impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide rebate to consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regulate hydraulic fracturing (see S. 332), S772 [14FE]
——— oppose proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see H. Con. Res. 57), H5802 [20SE]
——— 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 awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see S. 558), S1786 [13MR] (see H.R. 959), H981 [5MR]
——— prohibit foreign travel by the Administrator until holding of public listening sessions on rulemaking on carbon dioxide emissions from powerplants in States with high percentage of electricity generated by coal (see H.R. 3684), H7627 [10DE]
——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 621), H454 [12FE]
——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until carbon capture and storage is technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 2127), H2952 [23MY] (see H.R. 3140), H5765 [19SE] (see H.R. 3727), H8107 [12DE]
——— provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act (see S. 319), S708 [13FE]
——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 875), H701 [27FE]
——— repeal expansion of renewable fuel program and prohibit authorization of higher ethanol blends for motor vehicle and gasoline engine fuels (see H.R. 1469), H1909 [10AP]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1195), S4792 [20JN] (see H.R. 1461), H1908 [10AP]
——— 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 that a reduction to the volume of cellulosic biofuel required under the renewable fuel standard also results in a pro rata reduction of the volume of renewable fuel and advanced biofuels (see S. 977), S3569 [16MY]
——— waive emission standards or other requirements applicable to asbestos control in the demolition or renovation of a condemned building with a reasonable expectation of structural failure (see H.R. 204), H52 [4JA]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of estimate on social cost of carbon in any regulatory impact analysis until a Federal law is enacted authorizing such use (see H.R. 3042), H5398 [2AU]
——— require notice and public comment before use of estimate on social cost of carbon and require reports on results and methods used to calculate cost-benefit or regulatory impact analysis (see H.R. 2886), H5260 [31JY]
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: prohibit U.S. contributions (see H.R. 662), H500 [13FE]
International relations: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (see S. 107), S213 [23JA] (see S. 163), S329 [28JA]
——— prohibit the U.S. from following a Dept. of the Treasury guidance on how multilateral development banks should engage with developing countries on coal-fired power generation (see H.R. 3570), H7352 [21NO]
Mining and mineral resources: protect miners from black lung disease (see S. 1416), S6126 [31JY]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 66), S1012 [28FE]
Pollution: establish a task force to review policies and measures to promote, and to develop best practices for, reduction of short-lived climate pollutants (see H.R. 1943), H2568 [9MY]
Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (see S. 1762), S8457 [21NO] (see H.R. 3574), H7353 [21NO]
——— enhance energy security, reduce dependence on imported oil, improve energy efficiency of transportation sector, and reduce emissions through expansion of grid supported transportation (see H.R. 2075), H2838 [21MY]
——— prohibit a national energy tax and revise regulations relative to discharge of pollutants by the coal industry into certain protected waters (see S. 1514), S6518 [17SE]
——— use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 787), H595 [15FE]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see H.R. 2218), H3014 [3JN]
——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), consideration (see H. Res. 315), H4978 [23JY]
Taxation: express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 4), S329 [28JA] (see H. Con. Res. 8), H170 [15JA]
——— prohibit the Dept. of the Treasury and EPA from establishing or implementing a carbon tax (see H.R. 1486), H1955 [11AP]
——— provide a business credit for the use of clean-fuel and fuel efficient vehicles by businesses within designated nonattainment areas under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 407), H281 [23JA]
Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see S. 1435), S6206 [1AU] (see H.R. 2958), H5343 [1AU]
Women: recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H. Con. Res. 36), H2393 [26AP]
Letters
Actions Federal Government could take to address climate change: American Association for the Advancement of Science, S5558 [9JY]
——— Cassandra Carmichael, National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA (excerpt), S1925 [19MR]
——— Friends Committee on National Legislation (excerpt), S1925 [19MR]
——— Mitchell C. Hescox, Evangelical Environmental Network (excerpt), S1925 [19MR]
——— Sally Bingham, Regeneration Project Interfaith Power & Light (organization), S1926 [19MR]
——— Stephen E. Blaire, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, S1924 [19MR]
——— Sybil Sanchez, Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life and Steve Gutow, Jewish Council for Public Affairs (excerpt), S1924 [19MR]
Global warming: several individuals, E213 [28FE]
Motions
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), H5070 [25JY]
Press releases
CO2 at NOAA’s Mauna Loa Observatory Reaches New Milestone—Tops 400 ppm: NOAA, S6576 [18SE]
EPA Coal Rule Threatens Energy Independence, Says IBEW: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, S6693 [24SE]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: impact of global warming on agriculture, H3341 [12JN]
Arizona State University: tribute to Biodesign Institute, E1265 [9SE]
Bicycles: recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H953 [5MR]
Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources, H7202–H7204 [19NO]
——— eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (H.R. 1154), H7281, H7290, H7307 [20NO]
——— impact, H3982 [20JN], H6760 [23OC]
Climate: carbon pollution reduction, H2230 [23AP]
——— GAO inclusion of global warming on high-risk list, H6879 [29OC]
——— GAO inclusion of global warming on high-risk list and Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change assessment of government entities confronting threat, H601 [25FE]
——— global warming, H181, H185 [22JA], H553, H569, H570, H571 [15FE], H642 [26FE], H664 [27FE], H939 [4MR], H969 [5MR], H987 [6MR], H1333, H1336 [12MR], H1401 [14MR], H1578 [19MR], H1640 [20MR], H1724 [21MR], H1848 [9AP], H1893–H1897 [10AP], H1933 [11AP], H2033 [16AP], H2106, H2107 [17AP], H2148 [18AP], H2259 [24AP], H2301, H2313 [25AP], H2356 [26AP], H2414 [6MY], H2461 [7MY], H2557 [9MY], H2637 [15MY], H2660 [16MY], H2751 [17MY], H2788 [20MY], H2846, H2847 [22MY], H2940 [23MY], H3004 [3JN], H3022, H3027, H3088, H3091 [4JN], H3102 [5JN], H3262 [11JN], H3341, H3347 [12JN], H3368 [13JN], H3594 [14JN], H3765 [19JN], H3982 [20JN], H3997 [25JN], H4043 [26JN], H4161 [28JN], H4314 [10JY], H4602 [18JY], H4730 [19JY], H4841 [22JY], H4865 [23JY], H4983 [24JY], H5055 [25JY], H5100 [30JY], H5269 [1AU], H5374 [2AU], H5418 [9SE], H5460 [10SE], H5501 [11SE], H5515 [12SE], H5575 [17SE], H5594 [18SE], H5657 [19SE], H5793 [20SE], H5826 [25SE], H5864 [26SE], H5896 [27SE], H6010 [28SE], H6014 [30SE], H6760 [23OC], H7002 [13NO], H7402, H7405, H7406, H7429 [3DE], H7461 [4DE], H7510 [5DE], H7619 [10DE], H7679 [11DE], H7702 [12DE], E138 [13FE], E169 [15FE], E213 [28FE], E1048 [11JY]
——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H3669 [17JN], H4111 [27JN], H6839, H6840 [29OC], H7064 [14NO], H7169 [18NO], H7298 [20NO], H7313 [21NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: study climate impact of Price Loss Coverage Program, H3859 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for payment of any fines assessed against a military installation by the California Air Resources Board, H4963 [23JY]
Dept. of HHS: develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (H.R. 2023), H2812 [21MY]
Dept. of the Interior: issue regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas drilling operations on public lands, H7204 [19NO], H7289, H7290 [20NO]
Ecology and environment: require offset of greenhouse gas emissions from increased use of tar sands crude transported through Keystone XL Pipeline, H2877, H2878 [22MY]
EPA: eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (H.R. 1462), E416 [10AP]
——— ensure ability to enforce rules that result in reduced incidence of cancer, premature mortality, asthma attacks, or respiratory disease in children and seniors, H5291 [1AU]
——— impact of Government regulations on coal industry, H2108–H2114 [17AP], H5582–H5586 [17SE], H5936 [28SE]
——— impact of rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants, H5887 [27SE]
——— maximum achievable control technology rule on mercury air toxic standards for utilities, H5243, H5245 [31JY]
——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (H.R. 621), H4088 [27JN]
——— prohibit the use of the ‘‘social cost of carbon’’ valuation, H5287, H5288 [1AU], E1227 [2AU]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (H.R. 1461), E416 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: include a tax on carbon emissions under major rules that shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, H5318, H5319 [1AU], E1214 [2AU]
FERC: require application for natural gas pipeline permit to include information to ensure minimized methane emissions, H7322 [21NO]
Health: study impact of increased air pollution in communities surrounding refineries that will process tar sand crude transported through Keystone XL pipeline, H2878, H2879 [22MY]
International Energy Agency: release of report on progress of global climate change and recommendations for global energy policies, H3982–H3984 [20JN]
Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1364 [13MR], H2279–H2282 [24AP]
——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, H3997, H4001, H4002 [25JN], H4087, H4093 [27JN], H4148 [28JN], H4189 [8JY], H4319 [10JY]
——— inaugural address, H202–H206 [22JA]
Refuse disposal: allow EPA to find a State coal ash permit program deficient if program threatens human health and the environment and allow States to request review of permit program of another State, H5067, H5068 [25JY]
——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), H4841 [22JY], H5055–H5072 [25JY], E1147 [26JY]
——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), consideration (H. Res. 315), H4995–H5002 [24JY]
——— encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), motion to recommit, H5070 [25JY]
——— ensure State coal ash permit programs meet requirements necessary to protect human health and the environment, H5066, H5067 [25JY]
——— require coal ash wet disposal structures meet design, construction, operation, and maintenance criteria to prevent contamination of groundwater and sources of drinking water including the Great Lakes, H5070 [25JY]
——— require States to update certification documents with the EPA including an emergency action plan for coal ash impoundments leaks or spills, H5065, H5066 [25JY]
Urban areas: impact of high temperatures and lack of air conditioning on population, H5269 [1AU]
Women: recognize the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change (H. Con. Res. 36), H2755 [17MY]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: impact of global warming on agriculture, S3947 [4JN]
Clean Energy Consortia: establish (S. 1698), S8006 [13NO]
Climate: carbon pollution reduction, S2447 [8AP]
——— formation of joint congressional task force on climate change, S241 [24JA]
——— global warming, S34–S36 [22JA], S240–S242 [24JA], S499–S501 [7FE], S690, S692 [13FE], S926 [27FE], S1083 [4MR], S1257, S1259 [7MR], S1835–S1837 [14MR], S1927 [19MR], S2020 [20MR], S2445–S2448 [8AP], S2491 [9AP], S2647 [15AP], S2675 [16AP], S2825–S2827, S2834–S2836 [22AP], S2953 [24AP], S3245, S3246 [8MY], S3563–S3565 [16MY], S3595–S3597, S3606–S3609 [20MY], S3947 [4JN], S4392–S4394 [12JN], S4569 [18JN], S5134–S5140, S5144 [25JN], S5232 [26JN], S5480 [27JN], S5557 [9JY], S5608–S5611 [10JY], S5727–S5729, S5733–S5735, S5747–S5749 [17JY], S5895–S5898 [24JY], S6102 [31JY], S6319 [10SE], S6419, S6420 [12SE], S6505–S6508 [17SE], S6573–S6577, S6580 [18SE], S6922 [26SE], S7363 [10OC], S7519, S7520 [16OC], S7599 [29OC], S7869 [6NO], S7988 [13NO], S8343 [20NO], S8627, S8636, S8651 [11DE], S8903–S8905 [17DE]
——— ideas from faith-based organizations on actions Federal Government could take to address climate change, S1923, S1926, S1927 [19MR]
——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S5733–S5735 [17JY], S5896 [24JY], S6102 [31JY], S6319 [10SE]
——— impact of global warming on health, S1885–S1887 [18MR]
——— impact of global warming on national security, S5136 [25JN]
——— impact of large corporations on climate change, S7363 [10OC], S7988 [13NO]
Delaware: impact and efforts to combat effects of climate change, S2825–S2827 [22AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: study impact of global warming on agriculture, S3731 [22MY]
Dept. of Education: promote environmental education (S. 1306), S5712 [16JY]
EPA: allow Presidential exception for public utilities that have been unable to complete necessary measures to comply with revised mercury standards, S2290, S2291 [22MR]
——— approval of State regional haze implementation plans, S6364 [11SE]
——— develop carbon dioxide emissions standards from industrial sources based on efficiencies achievable using existing proven technology, S6634, S6635 [19SE]
——— eliminate the corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel (S. 1807), S8773 [12DE]
——— establish carbon emission standards that are cost-effective, based on the best available science, and benefit middle-class and low-income families, S2298 [22MR]
——— impose carbon pollution fee, S4393 [12JN], S5480 [27JN], S5897 [24JY]
——— impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide rebate to consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regulate hydraulic fracturing (S. 332), S1083 [4MR], S1257 [7MR], S1283–S1285 [11MR], S1837 [14MR], S1886 [18MR], S5735 [17JY]
——— preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2298 [22MR]
——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect, S6550 [18SE]
——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (S. 1324), S5855 [24JY]
——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (S. 558), S1826 [13MR], S1827 [14MR]
——— proposed rule to waive the renewable fuel standard, S8972 [18DE]
——— provide adequate data, modeling, and support in the development of a State implementation plan under the Clean Air Act (S. 319), S713 [13FE]
——— renewable fuel standards relative to ethanol, S8181 [19NO]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program, S6618 [19SE]
——— role in protecting the environment, S5784 [18JY]
GAO: report finding National Flood Control Program and Federal Crop Insurance Corp., ill-prepared to deal with events resulting from climate change, S926 [27FE]
International relations: prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China implements similar reductions, S2446 [8AP]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions, S2089 [21MR]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 66), S1911 [18MR]
National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy: release, S2491 [9AP]
Obama, President: evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S5232 [26JN], S5608–S5611 [10JY], S5727–S5729, S5747 [17JY], S5766 [18JY], S5955 [25JY], S6922 [26SE]
Oceans: impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S6505 [17SE]
Power resources: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S34–S36 [22JA], S5608 [10JY], S5727, S5748 [17JY]
——— impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide Federal deficit reduction, reduced Federal tax rates, and other direct taxpayer benefits, S2270 [22MR], S8904 [17DE]
——— oppose carbon pollution fee, S2271 [22MR]
——— prohibit a national energy tax and revise regulations relative to discharge of pollutants by the coal industry into certain protected waters, S6693 [24SE]
——— prohibit a national energy tax and revise regulations relative to discharge of pollutants by the coal industry into certain protected waters (S. 1514), S6544 [17SE], S6547 [18SE], S6612 [19SE]
——— prohibit a national energy tax and revise regulations relative to discharge of pollutants by the coal industry into certain protected waters (S. 1514), unanimous-consent request, S6612 [19SE]
——— promote clean energy sources to combat climate change, S6320 [10SE]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), S6028 [29JY], S6029 [30JY]
Taxation: impose carbon tax, S2447 [8AP]
Wall Street Journal: allegations of bias in coverage of global warming, S7869 [6NO]
Reports filed
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2218) (H. Rept. 113–148), H4368 [10JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 315) (H. Rept. 113–174), H4978 [23JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 315, consideration of H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act and H.R. 1582, Energy Consumers Relief Act, H4995 [24JY]
H.R. 2218, Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act, H5061–H5065 [25JY]
S. 1514, Saving Coal Jobs Act, S6524–S6527 [17SE]
S. 1807, Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act, S8774 [12DE]
S. Con. Res. 4, oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation, S333 [28JA]
S. Res. 66, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S1036 [28FE]
AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers
AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H7416 [3DE]
AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation
AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA (organization)
Letters
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H7417 [3DE]
Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, H7412 [3DE]
AITIMOVA, BYRGANYM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1361 [23SE]
AITKEN, JAMES
E-mails
Tribute to Chris Kyle, H495 [13FE]
AKABUE, AMY
Remarks in House
Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E1873 [16DE]
AKAKA, DANIEL K. (a former Senator from Hawaii)
Bills and resolutions relative to
Daniel Kahikina Akaka Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Oahu, HI: designate (see H.R. 3800), H8125 [19DE]
AKANA, MOMI
Letters
Native Hawaiian Education Act reauthorization, H4691 [18JY]
AKER, LAWRENCE E., III
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1491 [11OC]
AKINCI, ZAHIT
Remarks in House
Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to staff, E1873 [16DE]
AKINS, HARRISON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E428 [11AP]
AL THANI, HAMAD bin KHALIFA
Bills and resolutions
Qatar: congratulate Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on ascension to the throne, express thanks to Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and recognize relationship to U.S. (see H. Res. 297), H4483 [11JY]
AL THANI, HAMAD bin KHALIFA (Emir, Qatar)
Remarks in House
U.S. visit, E559 [26AP]
AL THANI, TAMIM bin HAMAD (Emir, Qatar)
Bills and resolutions
Qatar: congratulate Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on ascension to the throne, express thanks to Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and recognize relationship to U.S. (see H. Res. 297), H4483 [11JY]
ALABAMA
Bills and resolutions
Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 869), S3158 [7MY] (see H.R. 2254), H3095 [4JN]
Coastal zones: extend the seaward boundaries of certain States (see S. 681), S2501 [9AP] (see H.R. 1430), H1857 [9AP]
Disasters: provide tax relief relative to Hurricane Isaac disaster area (see S. 93), S213 [23JA] (see H.R. 453), H341 [4FE]
Donald G. Waldon Lock and Dam: designate (see H. Con. Res. 56), H5654 [18SE]
Fish and fishing: provide that certain States have exclusive fishery management authority over reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico in waters that, on average, are 20 fathoms or less in depth (see H.R. 1219), H1547 [15MR]
GAO: conduct a full audit of hurricane protection funding and cost estimates associated with post-Katrina hurricane protection (see S. 105), S213 [23JA]
University of Alabama: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 19), S329 [28JA]
Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration, Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment, and the Tuskegee Airmen for receiving the National Veteran Award (see H. Res. 395), H6954 [30OC]
Letters
Encourage States to resolve interstate water resources disputes: Senators Boxer and Vitter, S3449 [15MY]
Resignation from the House of Representatives: Representative Bonner, H4988 [24JY]
Remarks in House
African Americans: granting of posthumous pardons to wrongfully accused Scottsboro Boys, H2578 [14MY]
Alabama Trucking Association: anniversary, E453 [12AP]
Bachus, Representative: appreciation for tributes, H2264 [24AP]
Birmingham, AL: anniversary of DAR Old Elyton chapter, E1307 [12SE]
Bonner, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H5294 [1AU]
Cherokee County, AL: anniversary of Centre Lions Club, E1638 [12NO]
Civil rights: tribute to those who investigated and prosecuted the perpetrators of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, H2267 [24AP]
Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage: tribute, H801 [28FE]
Dauphin Island, AL: anniversary, E431 [11AP]
Franklin County, AL: tribute to Watermelon Festival, E653 [14MY]
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: raise cap on certain offshore oil and natural gas leasing revenue shared with Gulf Coast States, H4125, H4126 [27JN]
Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E609 [7MY], E626 [8MY], E1176 [31JY]
House of Representatives: launch of ‘‘House and Selma—Bridging History and Memory’’ website compiling oral histories from current and former Members involved in the Selma to Montgomery, AL, marches and the civil rights movement, H1531 [15MR]
Montgomery, AL: tribute to Montgomery American Angels softball team, E1166 [30JY]
Southern Poverty Law Center: opposition to Alabama school choice legislation, H5597 [18SE]
University of Alabama: anniversary of integration, E223 [28FE]
——— tribute to football team, E24 [14JA]
Vaughn, Donald: Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inductee, E109 [6FE]
Vestivia Hills, AL: tribute to Vestivia Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E545 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
Auburn University: tribute to Ralph Brown Draughon Library John and Faye Vick Collection of Alabama and Civil War Postal History exhibit, S5565 [9JY]
Civil rights: anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches, S1239 [7MR]
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, S3223, S3227 [8MY]
Haikala, Madeline Hughes: nomination to be district judge, S7471–S7473 [14OC]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7243 [5OC]
Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, S7925 [7NO]
States: encourage States to resolve interstate water resources disputes, S3447 [15MY]
University of Alabama: tribute to football team (S. Res. 19), S333 [28JA]
Reports filed
Nomination of Madeline Hughes Haikala To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5799 [18JY]
Resignations
House of Representatives: Jo Bonner, H4988 [24JY]
Subpoena Notices
Circuit Court for Cullman County, AL, H2408 [6MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 19, tribute to University of Alabama football team, S332 [28JA]
Tributes
Bachus, Representative, H2264, H2266, H2267 [24AP]
Bonner, Representative, E1207, E1240 [2AU]
Sewell, Representative, H2263, H2266, H2267 [24AP]
ALABAMA TRUCKING ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E453 [12AP]
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA
Remarks in House
Alameda County, CA, Labor Council: tribute to Unionist of the Year awards dinner, H2311 [25AP]
Castro Valley Pride: tribute to celebration of Supreme Court ruling allowing same-sex marriage to resume in California, H4189 [8JY]
Deng, Alice: Alameda County, CA, Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, H1642 [20MR]
Michelsen, Hope: Alameda County, CA, Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, H1642 [20MR]
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA, LABOR COUNCIL
Remarks in House
Labor unions: tribute to Unionist of the Year awards dinner, H2311 [25AP]
ALAMEDA COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H185 [22JA]
ALAMOSA COUNTY, CO
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E939 [20JN]
ALAN NEWMAN RESEARCH (company)
Press releases
Sports Sponsorships Valuable to Military Recruitment: Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. and National Guard Association of the U.S., H3565 [13JN]
ALASKA
Articles and editorials
Preferred Paths—Agency Recommends Against King Cove Road, S496 [7FE]
Seventy Years Ago This Month—The Battle of Attu Raged, S3251 [8MY]
2 Years After Japan Tsunami, Debris Spreads in US, S1286 [11MR]
Bills and resolutions
Air Force: retain current leadership rank, aircraft, and core functions of the 354th Fighter Wing and the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson AFB, AK, and require reports on proposed activities at such installation (see S. 152), S285 [24JA]
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims (see S. 14), S871 [26FE] (see S. 340), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 740), H547 [14FE] (see H.R. 1306), H1719 [20MR]
Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 1103), H1357 [12MR]
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see S. 235), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 623), H454 [12FE]
——— provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 182), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 585), H413 [6FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 139), H32 [3JA]
Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 272), S589 [11FE] (see S. 1344), S5840 [23JY]
Arctic regions: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports (see S. 428), S1012 [28FE]
——— study mental, behavioral, and physical health problems, institute Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Arctic health assessment program, and create NIH ‘‘Arctic Desk’’ (see S. 271), S589 [11FE]
Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during permanent change of station and authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see S. 613), S1950 [19MR]
Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 2215), H2964 [24MY]
Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 144), H32 [3JA]
Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 3589), H7353 [21NO]
Dept. of HHS: authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (see S. 1570), S7386 [10OC] (see H.R. 3229), H6102 [1OC]
——— prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (see H.R. 3322), H6768 [23OC]
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see S. 270), S589 [11FE]
Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H29 [3JA]
——— expedite a program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, including at least one lease sale in the Reserve each year during a certain period (see H.R. 1964), H2602 [14MY]
——— issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (see S. 157), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 586), H413 [6FE]
——— issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve (see S. 157), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 586), H413 [6FE]
——— provide for Indian trust asset management reform (see S. 165), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 409), H281 [23JA]
Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 2674), H4483 [11JY]
Faber, Michael G.: relief (see S. 1605), S7615 [29OC]
Fish and fishing: prohibit Federal agencies from requiring seafood to be certified as sustainable by a third party nongovernmental organization (see S. 1521), S6597 [18SE]
Forest Service: resolve title issues involving real property and equipment acquired using funds provided under the Alaska Kiln Drying Grant Program (see H.R. 754), H594 [15FE]
Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (see H.R. 414), H281 [23JA]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (see S. 156), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 3110), H5587 [17SE]
GSA: convey certain Federal property in Alaska to Anchorage, AK (see H.R. 3786), H8117 [16DE]
Medicare: extend the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic demonstration in Alaska (see S. 239), S519 [7FE]
Mount Denali: designate (see S. 155), S329 [28JA]
Mount McKinley: retain name (see H.R. 402), H280 [23JA]
National forests: establish a maximum amount for special use permit fees for cabins in Alaska (see S. 736), S2683 [16AP]
——— exempt lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (see S. 384), S871 [26FE]
Native Americans: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (see S. 1474), S6208 [1AU]
——— facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (see H.R. 1548), H1992 [12AP]
Petroleum: require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (see S. 199), S438 [31JA]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 17), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 1881), H2533 [8MY]
——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (see S. 1401), S6126 [31JY]
——— secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission (see H.R. 2081), H2838 [21MY]
Roads and highways: establish Niblack and Bokan Mountain mining area road corridor (see S. 181), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 587), H413 [6FE]
Taxation: allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 910), S3256 [8MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts (see S. 1650), S7829 [5NO] (see H.R. 3109), H5587 [17SE]
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Talkeetna, AK: designate (see S. 157), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 586), H413 [6FE]
Letters
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6853 [29OC]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6852 [29OC]
Water system construction in Alaskan native villages: Representative Don Young, E1225 [2AU]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E1225 [2AU]
Remarks in House
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (H.R. 623), H6852, H6853 [29OC]
Anthony Timberlands, Inc.: tribute to addition of second shift at Bearden, AK, sawmill, H635 [26FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 139), H6334 [7OC]
Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 2215), E763 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: ensure continued support for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian education programs, H4690–H4693, H4695 [18JY], H4813 [19JY]
Dept. of HHS: prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (H.R. 3322), E1722 [20NO]
Dept. of Labor: increase State allotments for workforce training programs for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, H1472, H1473 [15MR]
Dept. of the Interior: expedite a program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, including at least one lease sale in the Reserve each year during a certain period, H7211 [19NO]
——— issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 157), H5451, H5452 [10SE]
——— issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 157), H5451, H5452 [10SE]
——— prohibit issuance of oil and gas leases in Bristol Bay off the coast of Alaska by eliminating Outer Continental Shelf revenues to coastal States, H4149, H4150 [28JN]
FAA: exempt Alaska and Hawaii from certain restrictions in receiving Essential Air Service Program funding, H5125, H5126 [30JY], H7636 [11DE]
Fort Wainwright, AK: provide for continued lease or eventual conveyance of certain Federal land within the military reservation (H.R. 414), E55 [23JA]
Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands, H7212, H7213 [19NO]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: permit King Cove Native Corp., land conveyance in exchange for construction of single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, H514 [14FE]
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Talkeetna, AK: designate (S. 157), H5451, H5452 [10SE]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska Marine Highway System: anniversary, S647 [12FE], S3155 [7MY]
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims (S. 14), S872 [26FE]
——— provide for the settlement of certain claims (S. 340), S775 [14FE]
Alaska State Legislature: anniversary, S1009 [28FE]
Allred, Samuel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]
American Radio Relay League: tribute to Field Day, S4055 [10JN]
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (H.R. 623), S9068 [19DE]
——— provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (S. 182), S404 [30JA]
Arctic regions: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports, S3451 [15MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (S. 1570), S7534 [16OC]
Dept. of Justice: establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project, S487 [7FE]
Dept. of the Interior: issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 157), S330–S332 [28JA], S4717 [19JN]
——— issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 157), S330–S332 [28JA], S4717 [19JN]
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day: observance, S648 [12FE]
Elmendorf AFB, AK: tribute to Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, S2895 [23AP]
Executive Office of the President: call to establish interagency task force to address cleanup of debris from Japanese earthquake, S1285 [11MR]
Faber, Michael G.: relief (S. 1605), S7632 [29OC]
Fairbanks, AK: anniversary of Wellspring Revival Ministries Joel’s Place, S2957 [24AP]
Fish and fishing: prohibit Federal agencies from requiring seafood to be certified as sustainable by a third party nongovernmental organization (S. 1521), S6599 [18SE]
Galena, AK: express condolences and support for people affected by flood, S3891 [3JN]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (S. 156), S330 [28JA]
Government: impact of shutdown, S7180 [4OC]
Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S2495 [9AP], S7718 [31OC]
Motor vehicles: tribute to classic car clubs, S3982 [6JN]
Mount McKinley: anniversary of first ascent of south peak, S1889 [18MR]
National objectives: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation, S2124 [21MR]
National Police Week: observance, S3367 [13MY]
Native Americans: clarify that all Alaskan tribes with the exception of Metlakatla retain all current authority to issue domestic violence protection orders, S581 [11FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S7822–S7824 [5NO]
Petroleum: require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (S. 199), S442 [31JA], S1680 [12MR]
Polynesian Flag Day: observance, S3655 [21MY]
Pride Foundation: tribute to scholars, S3613 [20MY]
Purple UP! Day: tribute, S2454 [8AP]
Rizzo, Shaylee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]
Roads and highways: establish Niblack and Bokan Mountain mining area road corridor (S. 181), S403 [30JA]
Sports: tribute to youth hockey, S327 [28JA]
Ted Stevens Day: observance, S5963 [25JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: permit King Cove Native Corp., land conveyance in exchange for construction of single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, S493–S496 [7FE], S997 [28FE], S2543 [10AP]
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Talkeetna, AK: designate (S. 157), S330–S332 [28JA], S4717 [19JN]
World War II: anniversary of Battle of Attu, S3250 [8MY]
Reports filed
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 623) (H. Rept. 113–248), H6674 [22OC]
Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 736) (S. Rept. 113–67), S5498 [27JN]
Anchorage Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 585) (H. Rept. 113–298), H8117 [16DE]
Arctic Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 113–117), S7876 [6NO]
Denali National Park Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 157) (S. Rept. 113–19), S2844 [22AP]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 586) (H. Rept. 113–217), H5801 [20SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 157) (H. Rept. 113–192), H5475 [10SE]
Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 113–51), S5497 [27JN]
Mount Denali Designation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 155) (S. Rept. 113–93), S6327 [10SE]
National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1964) (H. Rept. 113–197), H5475 [10SE]
Native American Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1548) (H. Rept. 113–263), H6996 [12NO]
Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 340) (S. Rept. 113–98), S6327 [10SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 113–203), H5475 [10SE]
Texts of
H.R. 623, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, H6852 [29OC]
S. 157, Denali National Park Improvement Act, S4719 [19JN], H5451 [10SE]
S. 199, Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act, S442 [31JA]
Tributes
Murkowski, Senator, S7863 [6NO]
ALASKA ADJACENT ZONE SAFE OIL TRANSPORT AND REVENUE SHARING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 199), S438 [31JA]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 199), S442 [31JA], S1680 [12MR]
Texts of
S. 199, provisions, S442 [31JA]
ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS (organization)
Letters
Ban flame retardant chemicals from use in resilient filling materials in children’s products, E1197 [1AU]
ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 1103), H1357 [12MR]
Faber, Michael G.: relief (see S. 1605), S7615 [29OC]
Native Americans: provide for the settlement of certain claims (see S. 14), S871 [26FE] (see S. 340), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 740), H547 [14FE] (see H.R. 1306), H1719 [20MR]
Remarks in Senate
Faber, Michael G.: relief (S. 1605), S7632 [29OC]
Native Americans: provide for the settlement of certain claims (S. 14), S872 [26FE]
——— provide for the settlement of certain claims (S. 340), S775 [14FE]
Reports filed
Southeast Alaska Native Land Entitlement Finalization and Jobs Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 340) (S. Rept. 113–98), S6327 [10SE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 740) (H. Rept. 113–203), H5475 [10SE]
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM
Bills and resolutions
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see S. 235), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 623), H454 [12FE]
Letters
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6853 [29OC]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6852 [29OC]
Remarks in House
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (H.R. 623), H6852, H6853 [29OC]
Remarks in Senate
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (H.R. 623), S9068 [19DE]
Reports filed
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 623) (H. Rept. 113–248), H6674 [22OC]
Texts of
H.R. 623, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, H6852 [29OC]
ALASKA NATIVE TRIBAL HEALTH CONSORTIUM LAND TRANSFER ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6853 [29OC]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6852 [29OC]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 623), H6852, H6853 [29OC]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 623), S9068 [19DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 623) (H. Rept. 113–248), H6674 [22OC]
Texts of
H.R. 623, provisions, H6852 [29OC]
ALASKA SUBSISTENCE STRUCTURE PROTECTION ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 736) (S. Rept. 113–67), S5498 [27JN]
ALASKAN NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Alexander Creek, AK: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 1103), H1357 [12MR]
al-ASSAD, BASHAR (President, Syria)
Articles and editorials
Israel’s Military Intelligence Chief Says Syria’s Assad Readying To Use Chemical Weapons, S1833 [14MR]
Repercussions of Inaction, S3292 [9MY]
Stung!, S3293 [9MY]
Syria, Bosnia, and the Old Mistakes, S1834 [14MR]
Bills and resolutions
Syria: allow access by humanitarian organizations, engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict, strengthen sanctions, investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity, and prevent use of chemical weapons (see H. Con. Res. 53), H5547 [12SE]
——— condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (see H. Res. 229), H2838 [21MY]
——— condemn violence, use of chemical weapons, and human rights violations and call for Bashar al-Assad and others to be tried by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity (see S. Res. 219), S6295 [9SE]
Remarks in House
Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy and for President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court (H. Res. 229), H3770 [19JN]
——— condition receipt of U.S. support for opposition forces on implementation of plan to protect religious minorities, E978 [26JN]
——— U.S. policy, H3562, H3573 [13JN]
——— U.S. support for opposition forces, H3671 [17JN], H3762 [19JN], H3986 [20JN], H3999 [25JN], H7673–H7675 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Chemical weapons: alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S3288 [9MY]
——— preparations to use chemical weapons against Syrian population, S1833 [14MR]
Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to Syrian Government and call for sanctions against and transfer of leadership in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, S835 [26FE], S1137 [6MR], S1833–S1835 [14MR], S6106 [31JY], S6191 [1AU]
——— U.S. support for opposition forces, S1833–S1835 [14MR], S3291 [9MY], S4468 [13JN], S4740 [20JN], S5551 [9JY], S6106 [31JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 219, condemn violence, use of chemical weapons, and human rights violations in Syria and call for Bashar al-Assad and others to be tried by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity, S6298 [9SE]
ALBANIA, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
History: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 33), H171 [15JA]
Reports filed
Nomination of Donald Lu To Be Ambassador to Albania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7726 [31OC]
ALBANIAN AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE
Bills and resolutions
Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 33), H171 [15JA]
ALBANIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
Bills and resolutions
Albania: recognize independence anniversary and commend for protecting Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust (see H. Res. 33), H171 [15JA]
ALBANY, GA
Remarks in House
Green-Jackson, Pamela: Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, E166 [15FE]
ALBANY, NY
Remarks in House
Freihofer’s Baking Co.: anniversary, H4048 [26JN]
Jack’s Oyster House (business): anniversary, H438 [12FE]
al-BASHIR, OMAR (President, Sudan)
Letters
Concern over potential U.S. visit by Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir: several individuals, E1346 [19SE]
ALBERT, LOTTIE WERNICK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1706 [19NO]
ALBIN, CANADA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E320 [18MR]
ALBION, MI
Remarks in Senate
Starr Commonwealth (organization): anniversary, S7100 [1OC]
ALBRACHT, WILLIAM L.
Remarks in House
Medal of Honor: request Sec. of the Army to review and provide a report on downgrading of nomination, E879 [14JN]
ALBRECHT, KATHERINE
Remarks in House
Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E256 [7MR]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Bills and resolutions
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see S. 898), S3256 [8MY]
Remarks in House
Albuquerque Business First (organization): tribute to Women of Influence award recipients, E749 [23MY]
Law enforcement officers: tribute, H6915 [30OC]
MCT Industries Inc.: anniversary, E1187 [1AU]
University of New Mexico: tribute to mock trial teams, E258 [7MR]
——— tribute to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy, E1837 [11DE]
Zanios family: tribute to provision of housing to Peruvian youth, Flavio L. Guiterrez, during U.S. visit for heart procedure, E1218 [2AU]
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S5996 [29JY]
ALBUQUERQUE BUSINESS FIRST (organization)
Remarks in House
Women of Influence: tribute to recipients, E749 [23MY]
ALBURTIS, PA
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E545 [25AP]
ALCOA INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1403 [30SE]
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU PERSONNEL FLEXIBILITIES ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2067) (H. Rept. 113–156), H4522 [16JY]
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (see S. 1474), S6208 [1AU]
Business and industry: exempt aging process of distilled spirits from the production period for purposes of capitalization of interest costs (see S. 1457), S6207 [1AU]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H370 [5FE]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S7674 [30OC]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 237), S519 [7FE]
Dept. of Justice: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts (see H.R. 2187), H2954 [23MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: make permanent the performance-based compensation system for scientific and technical employees of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (see H.R. 2067), H2838 [21MY]
Dept. of Transportation: withhold highway funds from States that do not have in effect laws requiring the use of ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see S. 979), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 1665), H2245 [23AP]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 1517), S6597 [18SE] (see S. 1685), S7951 [12NO] (see H.R. 2957), H5343 [1AU]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 689), S2501 [9AP]
Postal Service: provide authority to mail wine and beer (see H.R. 1718), H2298 [24AP]
Taxation: exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (see H.R. 2312), H3287 [11JN]
——— modify taxation of hard cider (see H.R. 2921), H5342 [1AU]
——— modify the types of wines taxed as hard cider (see S. 1531), S6647 [19SE]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 494), H370 [5FE]
——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 1806), H2392 [26AP]
——— reduce tax on beer (see S. 958), S3531 [15MY] (see H.R. 1918), H2567 [9MY]
Unemployment: prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use (see H.R. 1172), H1426 [14MR]
——— require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3454), H6997 [12NO]
Lists
Victims of the 1988 Carrollton, KY, bus crash, S3425 [14MY]
Remarks in House
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 498), H508 [14FE]
Domaine Chandon (business): anniversary, E1029 [9JY]
FTC: tribute to ‘‘We Don’t Serve Teens’’ program, H5838 [26SE]
National Alcohol Awareness Month: observance, E409 [10AP]
National Bourbon Day: observance, H3638 [14JN]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (organization) chapter, E974 [26JN]
Taxation: exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (H.R. 2312), H3638 [14JN]
——— modify taxation of hard cider (H.R. 2921), E1201 [1AU]
Unemployment: prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use (H.R. 1172), E305 [14MR]
Whitehouse Station, NJ: anniversary of Anderson House women’s addiction center, E87 [4FE]
Remarks in Senate
Carrollton, KY: anniversary of 1988 bus crash, S3424 [14MY]
Commission on Native Children: establish (S. 1622), S7678–S7680 [30OC]
Dept. of Justice: establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project, S487 [7FE]
Immigration: prohibit granting of registered provisional immigrant status to any individual who has been convicted of certain crimes, S5110 [25JN]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders, S2730 [17AP], S2781 [18AP]
Taxation: reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (S. 917), S3331 [9MY], S7856 [6NO]
Reports filed
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau Personnel Flexibilities Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2067) (H. Rept. 113–156), H4522 [16JY]
Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 689), S2589 [11AP]
Texts of
S. 917, Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act, S3332 [9MY]
S. 1457, Aged Distilled Spirits Competitiveness Act, S6229 [1AU]
ALCORN, WALTER
Remarks in House
Leadership Fairfax (organization): Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award recipient, E460 [15AP]
ALDEN, NY
Bills and resolutions
Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3472), H7051 [13NO]
ALDERFER, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1402 [30SE]
ALDERMAN, LINDSAY
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E307 [15MR]
ALDERMAN, SYDNEY
Essays
State of the Union, S702 [13FE]
ALDERSON, WAYNE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H633 [26FE]
ALDRIGHETTI, RINO
Letters
Kids First Research Act, H7663 [11DE]
ALEDO, IL
Remarks in House
Mercer County High School: tribute to football team, E53 [23JA]
ALEH FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Harounian, Jack and Violet: Aleh Foundation Award Dinner Chairpersons, E526 [24AP]
ALERTING LOCAL LEADERS AND ENSURING RESPONSIBLE GUIDELINES FOR YOUTH (ALLERGY) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3660), H7566 [5DE]
ALEXANDER, JAMES E. (JAY)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1157 [30JY]
ALEXANDER, KARA POE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H938 [4MR]
ALEXANDER, LAMAR (a Senator from Tennessee)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3618 [20MY], S3727 [22MY], S3962 [4JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 933), S1798, S1817, S1820 [13MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2130, S2175, S2189, S2190, S2198, S2199, S2231 [21MR], S2273, S2280, S2310, S2343, S2344, S2351, S2362 [22MR]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2926, S2971 [24AP], S3055 [25AP]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6388, S6392 [11SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8115 [18NO], S8233, S8269 [19NO], S8363 [20NO], S8459 [21NO]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), S5866, S5918 [24JY]
Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 252), S6898, S6900 [24SE]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2766 [17AP]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S320, S330 [28JA]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4416 [12JN], S5019 [24JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), S590 [11FE]
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), S3274 [8MY], S3373, S3378 [13MY]
Articles and editorials
Budget Request Denied, Sebelius Turns to Health Executives To Finance Obamacare, Sarah Kliff, Washington (DC) Post, S3363 [13MY]
Bush Sets Up Foundation To Start Model Schools, Karen DeWitt, S3365 [13MY]
Cabinet Secretary Solicits Large Donations To Publicize Health Care Law, Robert Pear, New York (NY) Times, S3364 [13MY]
Doug Bailey, G.O.P. Political Consultant, Dies at 79, Paul Vitello, New York (NY) Times, S4502 [17JN]
Erick Erickson Is Wrong. . . and Here’s Why, PR Newswire (press release agency), S2100 [21MR]
Federal Officials Investigate Eagle Deaths at DWP Wind Farm, Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S380 [30JA]
Patti Page, Honey-Voiced ’50s Pop Sensation, Dies at 85, Anita Gates, New York (NY) Times, S204 [23JA]
Playing Politics With Student Debt, by, New York (NY) Times, S3974 [6JN]
Power Grab Behind the Crocodile Tears, Democrats Try To Change the Rules When They Can’t Get Their Way, by, Washington (DC) Times, S5764 [18JY]
Remembering Doug Bailey, Judy Woodruff, Rundown (Internet site), S4502 [17JN]
Senate Moving on Obama Nominees, Al Kamen, Washington (DC) Post, S2874 [23AP]
Tennessee Voices—Health Care Law Must Be Delayed, Representative Blackburn and Senator Flake, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S6861 [24SE]
Wilson to Obama—March Forth! A. Scott Berg, New York (NY) Times, S1100 [5MR]
Windmills Are Killing Our Birds—One Standard for Oil Companies, Another for Green Energy Sources, Robert Bryce, Wall Street Journal, S380 [30JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 1670), S7953 [12NO]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see S. 345), S772 [14FE]
Animals: improve sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees (see S. 1561), S7063 [30SE]
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]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 7), S708 [13FE]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 554), S1951 [19MR]
——— rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see S. 692), S2564 [10AP]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 336), S772 [14FE] (see S. 743), S2684 [16AP]
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]
Columbia (space shuttle): commemorate anniversary of loss, express condolences to friends and family of astronauts who died, and reaffirm commitment to safe space flight (see S. Res. 24), S439 [31JA]
Commission on Effective Regulation and Assessment Systems for Public Schools: establish (see S. 1010), S3760 [22MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 582), S1951 [19MR]
Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see S. 407), S1893 [18MR]
Courts: reallocate Federal judgeships for the courts of appeals (see S. 699), S7616 [29OC]
Dept. of Education: create and expand innovative teacher and principal preparation programs known as teacher and principal preparation academies (see S. 1052), S3843 [23MY]
——— establish student loan interest rates (see S. 1334), S5800 [18JY]
——— make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, income-based repayment caps, and cap on Federal loan consolidation rate (see S. 1241), S5498 [27JN]
——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 682), S2501 [9AP] (see S. 1003), S3657 [21MY]
Dept. of Energy: provide guidance on utility energy service contracts used by Federal agencies (see S. 1652), S7829 [5NO]
——— replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 552), S1785 [13MR]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 1086), S3905 [3JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 242), S519 [7FE]
——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals (see S. 1557), S7007 [27SE]
Dept. of Labor: strengthen quality control measures for lung disease claims and establish Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health under Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (see S. 1423), S6206 [1AU]
——— strengthen the workforce development system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs and promote economic growth (see S. 1356), S5907 [24JY]
Dept. of Transportation: provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 629), S6209 [1AU]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 734), S6210 [1AU]
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]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S7952 [12NO]
Economy: provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 11), S871 [26FE]
Egypt: restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 207), S470 [4FE]
EPA: prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (see S. 1324), S5800 [18JY]
FDA: encourage use of abuse-deterrent formulations of drugs (see S. Res. 97), S2685 [16AP]
——— strengthen and secure the pharmaceutical distribution supply chain to protect consumers from counterfeit pharmaceuticals (see S. 957), S3531 [15MY]
——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see S. 959), S3531 [15MY]
Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 191), S438 [31JA]
Federal employees: limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee (see S. 1312), S5755 [17JY]
Firearms: improve effectiveness of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by clarifying reporting requirements related to adjudications of mental incompetency (see S. 480), S2565 [10AP]
FRS: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau without a constitutionally confirmed Director (see S. 190), S438 [31JA]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]
Health: 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: 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), S2961 [24AP]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see S. 669), S7616 [29OC]
ITC: develop and recommend legislation for temporarily suspending duties (see S. 790), S2961 [24AP]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1712), S8049 [14NO]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish (see S. 507), S1269 [7MR]
Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 623), S4586 [18JN]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see S. 1137), S6128 [31JY]
Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 124), S214 [23JA]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 689), S2501 [9AP]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 256), S6886 [24SE]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S7536 [16OC]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 138), S3326 [9MY]
National Chess Week: designate (see S. Res. 266), S7211 [4OC]
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 261), S6960 [26SE]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see S. 916), S8101 [18NO]
——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S6210 [1AU]
NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see S. 1542), S6753 [24SE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities without a constitutionally confirmed board (see S. 190), S438 [31JA]
——— reform criteria for determining employee units appropriate for purposes of collective bargaining (see S. 1166), S4481 [13JN]
Nuclear Waste Administration: establish (see S. 1240), S5498 [27JN]
Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 164), S4058 [10JN]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S7063 [30SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (see S. 1490), S7064 [30SE]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1488), S6295 [9SE]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (see S. 1488), S6295 [9SE]
——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see S. 1617), S7797 [4NO]
——— 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]
——— limit availability of tax credits and reductions in cost-sharing to individuals receiving health coverage under certain labor union plans (see S. 1487), S6295 [9SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see S. 1292), S5667 [11JY]
——— provide that the reinsurance program be applied equally to all health insurance issuers and group health plans (see S. 1724), S8186 [19NO]
——— repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 603), S2502 [9AP]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 203), S438 [31JA] (see S. 1842), S8913 [17DE]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S9052 [19DE]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 411), S7729 [31OC]
——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 1326), S5800 [18JY]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S3091 [6MY]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S6210 [1AU]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 1183), S7674 [30OC]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 232), S519 [7FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 399), S1011 [28FE]
Toxic Substances Control Act: reauthorize and modernize (see S. 1009), S3760 [22MY]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1786 [13MR]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal (see S. 20), S943 [27FE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3532 [15MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S4482 [13JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 174), S4585 [18JN]
Appalachian Regional Commission: add Hickman, Perry, and Wayne Counties, TN, to the Appalachian region (see S. 1646), S7829 [5NO]
Cherokee National Forest: designate as wilderness certain public lands (see S. 1294), S5687 [15JY]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit from taking action to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam (see S. 421), S1011 [28FE] (see S. 982), S3569 [16MY]
Dept. of Education: ensure children are ready for college or a career by providing more State and local control over student, school, and teacher evaluations and achievements (see S. 1101), S3987 [6JN]
Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 733), S2683 [16AP]
Dept. of HHS: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 252), S519 [7FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: notify taxpayers each time the taxpayers’ information is accessed by the IRS (see S. 1489), S6327 [10SE]
——— reimburse States that use State funds to operate national parks during the Government shutdown (see S. 1572), S7500 [15OC]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights (see S. 1811), S8771 [12DE]
Insurance: exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans (see S. 1735), S8186 [19NO]
Medicare: delay implementation of round 2 of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) Competitive Acquisition Program for competitive acquisition areas in Tennessee (see S. 1265), S5499 [27JN]
National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (see S. 1785), S8601 [10DE]
NLRB: prohibit actions requiring quorum until quorum has been confirmed, constitutionality of certain appointments decided, or adjournment of current congressional session (see S. 850), S3029 [25AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide for a fixed annual open enrollment period for health exchange plans and disclose premium and cost-sharing information prior to enrollment (see S. 1849), S8975 [18DE]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (see S. 1590), S7574 [28OC]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Education: reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 1003), motion to proceed, S3949 [4JN], S3977 [6JN]
Comments
Conservatives support proposal to empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S2098 [21MR]
E-mails
Marketplace Fairness Act: Al Cardenas, American Conservative Union, S3076 [6MY]
Excerpts
‘‘Good Fight,’’ Senator Reid, S4538–S4540 [18JN]
Letters
American Job Protection Act: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S1109 [5MR]
——— David French, National Retail Federation, S1110 [5MR]
——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1109 [5MR]
Clarify that Dept. of Justice policy for prosecuting Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations should include oil and gas producers as well as wind energy producers: by, S379 [30JA]
Empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes: David French, National Retail Federation, S2100 [21MR]
——— several organizations, S2099 [21MR]
Marketplace Fairness Act: by, S3071 [6MY]
——— Christine Gregoire and Bill Haslam, Governor of Tennessee, National Governors Association, S2951 [24AP]
——— several Senators, S2950 [24AP]
——— Tom Corbett, Governor of Pennsylvania, and Steven L. Beshear, Governor of Kentucky, National Governors Association, S2951 [24AP]
Nomination of Peter D. Keisler to be circuit judge relative to need to fill U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia judicial vacancy: several Senators (2006), S7652 [30OC], S8318 [20NO]
Reallocate Federal judgeships for the courts of appeals: several Senators, S8579 [9DE]
Lists
Committee on Secret Military Assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan Opposition (Senate, Select) members (1987), S3365 [13MY]
Committee To Investigate Covert Arms Transactions With Iran (House, Select) members (1987), S3365 [13MY]
Governors and former governors who support S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act, S2952 [24AP]
Presidential nominations not confirmed after a failed cloture vote, S8319 [20NO]
Statements supporting S. 743, Marketplace Fairness Act, S2833 [22AP]
Privilege of the floor
Jacob, Chris, S6081 [30JY]
Remarks
Antideficiency Act: violation relative to Iran-Contra Affair, S3362 [13MY]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendment, S8891, S8899 [17DE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7018 [30SE], S7076 [1OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), motion to proceed, S6859 [24SE]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), S7018 [30SE]
Budget: deficit, S302 [28JA]
——— reform entitlement programs, S193 [23JA], S302 [28JA]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S8891, S8899 [17DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2097, S2121 [21MR], S2273, S2277, S2280 [22MR]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S2097 [21MR], S2273, S2277 [22MR]
——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2943, S2949, S2951, S2952 [24AP], S2986, S2987, S2988, S2991, S3007, S3008 [25AP], S3076, S3079 [6MY], S3154 [7MY]
——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), motion to proceed, S2830, S2831, S2833 [22AP], S2862, S2876, S2877, S2878 [23AP]
——— give businesses more time to comply with online sales tax regulations, S2987, S2988, S2991 [25AP]
Corps of Engineers: efforts to restrict public access to fishing on certain sections of the Cumberland River, S2453 [8AP], S2863 [23AP]
——— prohibit from taking action to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam (S. 421), S1028 [28FE], S2863 [23AP]
Courts: reallocate Federal judgeships for the courts of appeals (S. 699), S7651 [30OC], S8578 [9DE]
Dept. of Education: allow continuation of existing Federal student loan servicing contracts for not-for-profit servicers, S8899 [17DE]
——— allow redistribution of education funds to allow such funds to follow low-income students to the school of their choice, S2121 [21MR], S2280 [22MR]
——— ensure children are ready for college or a career by providing more State and local control over student, school, and teacher evaluations and achievements (S. 1101), S3988 [6JN]
——— establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), S5879 [24JY]
——— extend reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans, expatriated entities, and the oil and gas industry (S. 953), motion to proceed, S3973 [6JN]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (S. 1238), motion to proceed, S5536, S5538, S5560, S5562 [9JY], S5587 [10JY]
——— make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, income-based repayment caps, and cap on Federal loan consolidation rate (S. 1241), S5537, S5538, S5560, S5562 [9JY], S5587 [10JY]
——— reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 1003), motion to proceed, S3973, S3977 [6JN]
Dept. of Justice: clarify that policy for prosecuting Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations should include oil and gas producers as well as wind energy producers, S378, S379 [30JA]
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S1099 [5MR]
——— impact of budget sequestration, S1099 [5MR]
——— invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S., S3890 [3JN]
——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 11), S8892 [17DE]
FDA: clarify regulation of animal drug compounding, S8072• [18NO]
——— strengthen regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security (H.R. 3204), S8072, S8079 [18NO]
——— strengthen regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security (H.R. 3204), motion to proceed, S7942 [12NO]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2781 [18AP]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7076 [1OC]
Griffin, Richard F., Jr.: nomination to be NLRB general counsel, S7567 [28OC], S7596 [29OC]
Hagel, Chuck: nomination to be Sec. of Defense, S739, S749 [14FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S8941 [18DE]
——— repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (S. 40), S1107, S1108, S1109 [5MR]
——— Republican proposals for a national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S7825 [5NO]
Insurance: exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans (S. 1735), S8942 [18DE]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders, S2781 [18AP]
NLRB: consideration of nominations, S6033 [30JY]
——— Federal appellate court ruling on recess appointment of certain members, S302–S304 [28JA], S381 [30JA]
Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (S. Res. 164), S7653 [30OC]
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, S193 [23JA], S302 [28JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (S. 1490), S6860 [24SE]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S7018 [30SE], S7824 [5NO], S8014 [14NO], S8941 [18DE]
——— impact on education system, S8942 [18DE]
——— implementation, S7586 [29OC], S7824 [5NO]
——— prohibit funding to implement, S6859 [24SE]
——— provide for a fixed annual open enrollment period for health exchange plans and disclose premium and cost-sharing information prior to enrollment (S. 1849), S8941 [18DE]
——— repeal, S8014 [14NO]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (S. 1590), S7577–S7579 [28OC], S7586 [29OC]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (S. 1590), unanimous-consent request, S7609 [29OC]
Perez, Thomas E.: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S5763 [18JY]
——— suitability to be Sec. of Labor relative to alleged bias while serving as Assistant Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division, S5763 [18JY]
Power resources: national energy policy, S3889 [3JN]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2784 [18AP], S2873–S2875 [23AP], S3807, S3809 [23MY], S4536 [18JN], S5632 [11JY], S7652 [30OC], S8318, S8319 [20NO], S8425, S8426 [21NO]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2874 [23AP], S3807 [23MY], S4536 [18JN], S5632, S5642 [11JY], S6033–S6035 [30JY], S8425, S8426 [21NO], S8558, S8574 [9DE]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (S. Res. 212), S6143 [1AU]
Sebelius, Sec. of HHS: assessment of propriety of fundraising efforts to promote the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3361–S3363 [13MY]
Senate Rules: clarify difference between use of filibuster to impede confirmation of Presidential nominees and a cloture motion, S924 [27FE], S1110 [5MR]
——— improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 15), S273 [24JA]
——— improve debate and consideration of legislative matters (S. Res. 16), S273 [24JA]
——— modify extended debate rules (S. Res. 6), S12 [3JA]
——— permit Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased (S. Res. 7), S12 [3JA]
——— provide for cloture to be invoked with less than a three-fifths majority after additional debate (S. Res. 5), S11 [3JA]
——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S4536, S4540, S4541 [18JN], S5632, S5642 [11JY], S5763 [18JY], S8318, S8319 [20NO], S8425, S8426 [21NO], S8574 [9DE]
——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (S. Res. 4), S10 [3JA], S264 [24JA]
——— use of filibuster to impede confirmation of Presidential nominees, S749 [14FE]
Srinivasan, Srikanth: nomination to be circuit judge, S3807, S3809 [23MY]
Taxation: moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce, S3154 [7MY]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (S. 399), S1107, S1108, S1109 [5MR]
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia: caseload, S7652 [30OC]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S3809 [23MY]
Reports
Congressional Committees Investigating the Iran-Contra Affair With Supplemental, Minority, and Additional Views (1987) (excerpt), S3365 [13MY]
Reallocation of Federal Judgeships for the Courts of Appeals: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (2007) (excerpt), S7653 [30OC]
Resolutions by organizations
Senator Alexander commended for efforts to prevent Corps of Engineers from restricting fishing access on sections of the Cumberland River: Tennessee General Assembly, S2454 [8AP]
Summaries
Comparison Between Senate Confirmation of Judicial Nominees During Past Presidential Administrations and the Obama Administration, S2873 [23AP]
Tables
Electoral votes for the President and Vice President, H49 [4JA]
Marketplace Fairness Act timeline, S2949 [24AP]
Texts of
S. 421, Freedom To Fish Act, S1028 [28FE]
Transcripts
Inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Biden, S183–S187 [22JA]
Tributes
Bailey, Douglas L., S4501 [17JN]
Geale, Nick, S6325 [10SE]
Lautenberg, Frank R., S3888 [3JN]
Page, Patti, S203 [23JA]
Scott, Senator, S5515 [8JY]
Wilcox, Bill, S7653 [30OC]
ALEXANDER, M. JAMES, JR.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S941 [27FE]
ALEXANDER, RODNEY (a Representative from Louisiana)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H4827 [19JY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H5174 [30JY]
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: provide that military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts for purposes of any issued orders (see H.R. 1014), H4309 [9JY]
Budget: rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see H.R. 282), H4080 [26JN]
Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 1078), H3654 [14JN]
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 H.R. 360), H1720 [20MR]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H2249 [23AP]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H4524 [16JY]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H173 [15JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 1149), H2656 [15MY]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H659 [26FE]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H1959 [11AP]
EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 311), H983 [5MR]
——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 322), H176 [18JA]
FCC: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 176), H1911 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
FEMA: improve the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 2199), H2955 [23MY]
——— reform the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3013), H5397 [2AU]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H4145 [27JN]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H3216 [5JN]
——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 129), H628 [25FE]
Firearms: limit authority of States and local governments to collect taxes relative to the sale of certain firearms or ammunition or payable for background checks required for sales of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 2361), H4178 [28JN]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H283 [23JA]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 335), H3760 [18JN]
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 H.R. 940), H2248 [23AP]
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), H3216 [5JN]
Immigration: promote economic survival of seasonal small businesses by ensuring that the wages paid to H-2B nonimmigrants are fair and reasonable (see H.R. 2765), H4825 [19JY]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5090 [25JY]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H2067 [16AP]
——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 904), H1399 [13MR]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H3688 [17JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H596 [15FE]
Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H4827 [19JY]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H5175 [30JY]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2299 [24AP]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H3655 [14JN]
NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 3154), H5766 [19SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5404 [2AU]
——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 346), H344 [4FE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H5404 [2AU]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2404 [3MY]
——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 1248), H1629 [19MR]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2745), H4725 [18JY]
Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H2840 [21MY]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H2604 [14MY]
Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1398 [13MR]
——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H2567 [9MY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H1860 [9AP]
——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1398 [13MR]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H4370 [10JY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H2485 [7MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3760 [18JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1322 [6MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Labor: prevent imposition of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs rule on contractors hiring the disabled unless the Dept. of Labor is in compliance with such rule (see H.R. 759), H594 [15FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 1988), H2653 [15MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit the revocation or withholding of Federal funds to programs whose participants carry out voluntary religious activities (see H.R. 2926), H5342 [1AU]
Forest Service: accommodate individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to certain National Forest System lands (see H.R. 1989), H2653 [15MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 2792), H4978 [23JY]
Taxation: exclude seasonal workers from the applicable large employer determination for purposes of employer shared responsibility regarding health coverage (see H.R. 2752), H4825 [19JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Labor: prevent imposition of Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs rule on contractors hiring the disabled unless the Dept. of Labor is in compliance with such rule (H.R. 759), H597 [15FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (H.R. 1988), H2654 [15MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit the revocation or withholding of Federal funds to programs whose participants carry out voluntary religious activities (H.R. 2926), H5346 [1AU]
Forest Service: accommodate individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to certain National Forest System lands (H.R. 1989), H2655 [15MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2792), H4979 [23JY]
Taxation: exclude seasonal workers from the applicable large employer determination for purposes of employer shared responsibility regarding health coverage (H.R. 2752), H4826 [19JY]
Letters
Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H5407 [6SE], H5432 [9SE]
Remarks
Alexandria, LA: tribute to Little Walter Music Festival, E544• [25AP]
Azerbaijan: tribute to launch of first satellite, E133• [13FE]
Johnson, Vicky: Louisiana National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. Postmaster of the Year award recipient, E1115• [23JY]
Louisiana State University Shreveport: tribute to debate team, E494• [18AP]
Monroe, LA: anniversary of St. Francis Medical Center, E1071• [17JY]
——— tribute to St. Francis Medical Center volunteers, E291• [13MR]
Rambo, Jarred: National PTA (organization) Reflections Award of Excellence for literature recipient, E160• [14FE]
Rambo, Shelby: National PTA (organization) Reflections Award of Merit for dance choreography recipient, E160• [14FE]
Reports filed
Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2792) (H. Rept. 113–173), H4978 [23JY]
Resignations
House of Representatives, H5407 [6SE]
Tributes
Bromell, Terry and Rosy, E845• [12JN]
Gibbs, Francis B., E409• [10AP]
Henderson, Bryan, E348• [21MR]
Jones, Horace P., E347• [21MR]
Mims, Harry, E969• [26JN]
Pace, Lavena, E987• [28JN]
Quirk, Patrick T., E431• [11AP]
Stock, Glenda, E1086• [18JY]
Williams, Doug, E781• [4JN]
Wilson, Thomas M., Jr., E807• [5JN]
ALEXANDER, RYAN
Letters
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4469 [11JY]
ALEXANDER, SHANE
Prayers
House of Representatives, H4863 [23JY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4863 [23JY]
ALEXANDER CREEK, AK
Bills and resolutions
Native Americans: recognize as a Native village (see H.R. 1103), H1357 [12MR]
ALEXANDRIA, LA
Remarks in House
Little Walter Music Festival: tribute, E544 [25AP]
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Remarks in House
Charles Houston Mural and Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E1039 [10JY]
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Community Partners Award recipients, E998 [28JN]
ALEXIS, IL
Remarks in House
United North Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1547 [23OC]
ALEXIS AGIN IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION ACT see Identity Theft Protection Act
ALFORD, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Time (publication): Dealer of the Year award recipient, E556 [25AP]
ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Taylor, Anne M.: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Sloan Research Fellowship recipient, E319 [18MR]
ALGERIA, PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in House
Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H256 [23JA], H4602 [18JY]
Terrorism: condemn terrorist attack on natural gas plant, H182 [22JA]
AL-HAJ, TARA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6110 [31JY]
ALI, MOHAMED
Remarks in House
Presidential Champion of Change: award recipient, E1611 [30OC]
ALI, MUHAMMAD
Bills and resolutions
Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 1084), H1356 [12MR]
Dept. of State: establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 305), H170 [15JA]
Remarks in House
Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 1084), E271 [12MR]
ALICIA DAWN KOEHL RESPECT FOR NATIONAL CEMETERIES ACT see Respect for National Cemeteries Act
ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees
ALIJA, LABEAT
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E532 [24AP]
ALIMUJIANG YIMITI
Remarks in House
Foreign countries: call for release of all prisoners of conscience and condemn persecution of religious minorities, H4865 [23JY]
ALIYEV, ILHAM (President, Azerbaijan)
Remarks in Senate
Azerbaijan: tribute to reelection as President, S7668 [30OC]
ALL CHILDREN ARE EQUAL (ACE) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 2658), H4482 [11JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2658), H4374 [11JY]
ALL ECONOMICS REGULATIONS ARE TRANSPARENT (ALERT) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2804), H5098 [30JY]
ALL STUDENTS ACHIEVING THROUGH REFORM (ALL-STAR) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1083), S3844 [23MY] (see H.R. 2252), H3095 [4JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1083), S3859 [23MY]
Texts of
S. 1083, provisions, S3859–S3863 [23MY]
ALLEN, BEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E181 [25FE]
ALLEN, BOB
Remarks in House
Tribute, E142 [13FE]
ALLEN, DARRIN D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E864 [14JN]
ALLEN, DORENE
Remarks in House
Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Dept. of Human Services: Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1757 [2DE]
ALLEN, GENEVERA
Remarks in House
Rice University: tribute to statistics and neuroscience research, H5772 [20SE]
ALLEN, JOHN D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1592 [29OC]
ALLEN, JOHN R.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2452 [8AP]
ALLEN, JULIE A.
Letters
Election of Jason T. Smith to the House of Representatives, H3161 [5JN]
ALLEN, KYLE
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E163 [15FE]
ALLEN, LADONYA
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Child Care Center Employee Excellence Award recipients, E364 [21MR]
ALLEN, SHAWANDA L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E816 [6JN]
ALLEN, TX
Remarks in House
Allen High School: tribute to football team, H376 [6FE]
ALLENHURST, NJ
Remarks in House
Cravings Bakery: anniversary, E1871 [12DE]
ALLENTOWN, PA
Remarks in House
Sacred Heart Hospital: anniversary, E588 [3MY]
ALLIANCE BENEFIT GROUP-ROCKY MOUNTAIN (company)
Letters
Secure Annuities for Employees (SAFE) Retirement Act, S5571 [9JY]
ALLIANCE FOR A JUST SOCIETY
Letters
Medicare and Medicaid budget cuts, S1017 [28FE]
ALLIANCE FOR BIOSECURITY
Letters
Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H833 [4MR]
ALLIANCE FOR LUPUS RESEARCH
Remarks in House
Boca Raton, FL: anniversary of Alliance for Lupus Research ‘‘Walk With Us To Cure Lupus’’, E230 [28FE]
ALLIANCE FOR MAIN STREET FAIRNESS
Statements
Minnesota Proposal To Require Online Retailers To Collect and Remit Sales and Use Taxes, S2105 [21MR]
ALLIANCE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS & WRITERS
Remarks in House
New York: tribute to Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipients, E595 [6MY]
ALLIANCE TO END SLAVERY AND TRAFFICKING
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S608 [12FE]
ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY
Letters
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S6409 [12SE]
AL-LIBI, ABU ANAS
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Defense: clarify policies on detention and interrogation of suspected terrorists, S7488–S7491 [15OC], S7528 [16OC]
Intelligence services: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials’ efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S7488 [15OC]
ALLRED, SAMUEL
Remarks in Senate
Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]
ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
Remarks in House
Alford, Michael: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, E556 [25AP]
ALMA, AR
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S8902 [17DE]
ALMEICA, BRYAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S280 [24JA]
ALMQUIST, ART
Remarks in House
People (publication): Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7266 [20NO], E1697 [18NO]
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA INTERNATIONAL HONORARY ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1254 [9SE]
ALPHA EPSILON PI (fraternal organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1221 [2AU], E1910 [23DE]
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
Remarks in House
Kappa Omega chapter: anniversary, E279 [13MR]
Tribute, E237 [4MR]
ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS ADDITIONS AND PRATT AND MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE RIVERS PROTECTION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 361), H3268 [11JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 112), S4717 [19JN], S4788 [20JN]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 112) (S. Rept. 113–17), S2844 [22AP]
Texts of
S. 112, provisions, S4718 [19JN]
al-QAEDA (terrorist organization)
Remarks in House
Executive Office of the President: provide information to Congress as to which organizations are believed to be affiliates or adherents of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), E883 [17JN]
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]
ALSTEAD, NH
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S6194 [1AU]
ALTAMONT PASS, CA
Articles and editorials
Federal Officials Investigate Eagle Deaths at DWP Wind Farm, S380 [30JA]
Windmills Are Killing Our Birds—One Standard for Oil Companies, Another for Green Energy Sources, S380 [30JA]
ALTANTA (GA) JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Articles and editorials
NEPA Is the Guide Star, H6681 [23OC]
ALTERMAN, STEPHEN A.
Letters
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H7416 [3DE]
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy
ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES COMPETITIVENESS AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1230), S5264 [26JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1230), S5270 [26JN]
Texts of
S. 1230, provisions, S5270–S5272 [26JN]
ALTHEN, WILLIAM I.
Reports filed
Nomination to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S6126 [31JY]
ALTMAN, ANNE
Remarks in House
Institute for Excellence in Sales and Business Development: Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E474 [16AP]
ALTMAN, MARLENE
Remarks in House
American Jewish Committee: tribute to American Jewish Committee New York Women of Valor Award recipients, E34 [15JA]
ALTOONA, PA
Remarks in House
Sheetz family: Central Blair Recreation Commission and Booker T. Washington Revitalization Committee Respected Citizen Award recipient, E178 [25FE]
ALUMINUM CORPORATION OF CHINA
Remarks in House
Arizona: potential benefits to China from copper mined by Resolution Copper Mining (company) from a mining project on lands that were a part of a Federal land exchange, H5853 [26SE]
Rio Tinto (company): violation of sanctions against Iran, H5852, H5853 [26SE]
ALVAREZ, JOSE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1474 [10OC]
ALVAREZ, NORMA
Letters
Keep the Promise Act, H5558 [17SE]
ALVERNAZ, JOE F.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1738 [21NO]
ALWAYS FREE HONOR FLIGHT (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3527 [15MY]
ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN see Commission on Native Children
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Letters
Strengthen care and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, declare goal to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s is a national priority, and increase research funding, S8367 [20NO]
AMAANI, LYLE
Articles and editorials
Vice Chairman Joins in Opening Wounded Warrior Retreat, E1354 [20SE]
AMADOR, ANGELO I.
Letters
American Job Protection Act, S1109 [5MR]
AMANDA HANSEN FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Safety: encourage installation of residential carbon monoxide detectors in homes, H96 [15JA]
AMASH, JUSTIN (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H5023 [24JY]
Appointments
Committee on Economics (Joint), H529 [14FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 1164), H1721 [20MR]
Armed Forces: limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 383), H280 [23JA]
——— prohibit Federal funding for use against Syria absent express prior statutory authorization from Congress or an attack or imminent attack on the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 58), H5513 [11SE]
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see H.R. 1872), H2532 [8MY]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (see H.R. 1871), H2840 [21MY]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H2067 [16AP]
Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 110), H1721 [20MR]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H52 [4JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 525), H410 [6FE]
Davis-Bacon Act: raise threshold dollar amount of contracts subject to the prevailing wage requirements (see H.R. 1637), H2157 [18AP]
Dept. of Defense: 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 (see H.R. 2016), H4726 [18JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 490), H342 [4FE]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit tracking and cataloguing of purchases of multiple rifles and shotguns (see H.R. 2408), H3758 [18JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund (see H.R. 317), H344 [4FE]
Drugs: prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 1523), H1990 [12AP]
Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 887), H814 [28FE]
Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (see H.R. 2223), H3014 [3JN]
Federal agencies and departments: eliminate corporate welfare programs (see H.R. 1567), H2025 [15AP]
Federal employees: eliminate statutory pay adjustment (see H.R. 273), H178 [18JA]
——— prohibit the use of Federal funds for real property or a project or program named for an individual currently serving as a Member of Congress or President of the U.S. (see H.R. 1826), H2404 [3MY]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H86 [14JA]
GPO: establish and maintain a public website allowing access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports (see H.R. 1380), H1824 [21MR]
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 H.R. 940), H2396 [26AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H2535 [8MY]
Housing: protect American taxpayers and homeowners by creating a sustainable housing finance system (see H.R. 2767), H6902 [29OC]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 1181), H1426 [14MR]
National security: prohibit use of lethal military force, including the use of drones, to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (see H.R. 1269), H1630 [19MR]
National Security Agency: require Director and Inspector General to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate (see H.R. 3436), H6953 [30OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3406), H6952 [30OC]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce certain provisions (see H. Res. 425), H7358 [21NO]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce employer mandate provisions (see H. Con. Res. 45), H5349 [1AU]
——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 3541), H7395 [2DE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H5263 [31JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H2535 [8MY]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H432 [8FE]
——— repeal provisions relative to premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 1908), H3655 [14JN]
Privacy: allow entities required to comply with orders or directives requiring the provision of electronic data to the Federal Government to publicly disclose the volume and type of such data (see H.R. 2736), H4724 [18JY]
——— permit telecommunications and Internet service providers to publicly estimate the number of Federal data requests they receive and the number of individuals targeted for data collection orders (see H.R. 3035), H5398 [2AU]
——— prevent mass collection of records of innocent Americans and provide greater accountability and transparency of Government surveillance activities and programs (see H.R. 2399), H3687 [17JN]
——— reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]
——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2804 [20MY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H1568 [18MR]
Syria: restrict funds relative to escalating U.S. military involvement in Syria (see H.R. 2507), H4078 [26JN]
Taxation: provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H4826 [19JY]
——— reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 1065), H4177 [28JN]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H4827 [19JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 259), H168 [15JA] (see H.R. 1569), H2025 [15AP]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H4370 [10JY]
Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3486), H7109 [14NO]
Veterans: appropriate funds necessary for benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3225), H6102 [1OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 3175), H5832 [25SE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 24), H413 [6FE]
Congress: establish the style for amending laws (see H.R. 760), H594 [15FE]
Crime: require court order to subpoena telephone records from service providers in any criminal investigation (see H.R. 2014), H2716 [16MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (see H.R. 1218), H1547 [15MR]
Economy: stabilize the housing and banking sectors by eliminating policies that distort markets and facilitate risky lending (see H.R. 3550), H7309 [20NO]
Eximbank: abolish (see H.R. 2263), H3215 [5JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (H.R. 3175), H5833 [25SE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 24), H416 [6FE]
Congress: establish the style for amending laws (H.R. 760), H597 [15FE]
Crime: require court order to subpoena telephone records from service providers in any criminal investigation (H.R. 2014), H2718 [16MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit payment of surcharges for commemorative coin programs to private organizations or entities (H.R. 1218), H1549 [15MR]
Economy: stabilize the housing and banking sectors by eliminating policies that distort markets and facilitate risky lending (H.R. 3550), H7310 [20NO]
Eximbank: abolish (H.R. 2263), H3215 [5JN]
Remarks
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3541 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H5023, H5027 [24JY]
POW: provide for the disposition of certain persons detained in the U.S. pursuant to authorization for use of military force, H3541 [13JN]
Privacy: prohibit funding to any U.S. agency, including the National Security Agency, to collect records that pertain to persons not subject to an investigation, H5023, H5027 [24JY]
AMBROSE, KEVIN E.
Remarks in Senate
National Police Week: observance, S3528 [15MY]
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER QUALITY AND ACCESS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1137), S4212 [11JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1137), S4215 [11JN]
Texts of
S. 1137, provisions, S4215 [11JN]
AMERICA CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEANINGFULLY PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND SCIENCE (AMERICA COMPETES) ACT
Remarks in Senate
Reauthorize and strengthen, S5602 [10JY]
AMERICA INVENTS ACT
Amendments
Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), H7526, H7532, H7535, H7538, H7539, H7541, H7543, H7545, H7546 [5DE]
——— eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 429), H7468 [4DE]
Bills and resolutions
Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (see H.R. 3309), H6767 [23OC]
——— eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), consideration (see H. Res. 429), H7445 [3DE]
——— promote transparency in ownership and improve the patent system (see S. 1720), S8100 [18NO]
Letters
Innovation Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H7465 [4DE]
——— Sally S. Neely, National Bankruptcy Conference, H7533 [5DE]
——— several business organizations, H7466 [4DE]
——— several law professors, H7517 [5DE]
——— several startup investors, H7516 [5DE]
——— Steve Brown, National Association of Realtors, H7466 [4DE]
Lists
Concerns with H.R. 3309, Innovation Act, H7551 [5DE]
Organizations opposed to H.R. 3309, Innovation Act, H7444 [3DE], H7551 [5DE]
Remarks in House
Bankruptcy: determine rights of intellectual property licensees relative to transnational bankruptcy, H7533 [5DE]
Patents: allow a judge to consider dilatory or other abusive tactics by the prevailing party in determining whether to reduce or deny court fee awards, H7535–H7538 [5DE]
——— allow independent inventor the right of judicial review if his case is mishandled by the patent system, H7465 [4DE]
——— eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), H6823–H6826 [28OC], H7103–H7108 [14NO], H7182–H7185 [18NO], H7390–H7393 [2DE], H7441–H7445 [3DE], H7511–H7556 [5DE], E1793 [5DE], E1831, E1836 [11DE], E1845, E1866 [12DE], E1889 [16DE]
——— eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), consideration (H. Res. 429), H7461–H7470 [4DE]
——— expand definition of covered customer to include small businesses with annual revenue under a certain amount relative to stays of action in patent infringement suits, H7525, H7541–H7543 [5DE]
——— preserve independent judicial review of patent applications, H7545, H7546 [5DE]
——— prohibit inclusion in patent code of certain provisions allowing stays of action in patent infringement suits against certain covered customers, H7539, H7540 [5DE]
——— require claimants to provide additional disclosure information in any pre-suit notification to establish a willful infringement claim in patent litigation transparency, H7538, H7539 [5DE]
Remarks in Senate
Patents: promote transparency in ownership and improve the patent system (S. 1720), S8182 [19NO], S9045 [19DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 3309, Innovation Act and H.R. 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 429) (H. Rept. 113–283), H7445 [3DE]
Innovation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3309) (H. Rept. 113–279), H7393 [2DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 429, consideration of H.R. 3309, Innovation Act and H.R. 1105, Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act, H7461 [4DE]
H.R. 3309, Innovation Act, H7526–H7532 [5DE]
AMERICA RECRUITS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1615), S7673 [30OC]
AMERICA VOTES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 1748), H2350 [25AP]
AMERICA WORKS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 497), H1923 [11AP]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
Statements
Insurance Coverage Requirement Is Foundation of Improving Access, Quality and Cost Containment in Health Care, H4563 [17JY]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Remarks in House
Clark, S. William, III: American Academy of Ophthalmology Outstanding Advocate Award recipient, E387 [9AP]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Letters
Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H833 [4MR]
AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
Remarks in Senate
Las Vegas, NV: Las Vegas Natural History Museum recipient of American Alliance of Museums national accreditation, S6514 [17SE]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
Letters
Actions Federal Government could take to address climate change, S5558 [9JY]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHEERLEADING COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS
Remarks in House
Cheerleading Safety Month: observance, E481 [17AP]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF IMMUNOLOGISTS, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E450 [12AP]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Letters
Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, S7930 [7NO]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS see AARP (organization)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Remarks in House
Edwards, Mark A.: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, H1403 [14MR]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY
Remarks in House
National Suicide Prevention Week: observance, H5516, H5532 [12SE]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Letters
Smarter Solutions for Students Act, H2924 [23MY]
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Linn, Drew: Heavy Duty Trucking (publication) and American Automobile Dealers Association Truck Dealer of the Year award recipient, E452 [12AP]
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S493 [7FE], H786 [28FE]
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Amendments
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3016, H3017 [3JN], H3057, H3058, H3061, H3063, H3064, H3065, H3067, H3072, H3073, H3074, H3075, H3077, H3078, H3079, H3080, H3097, H3098 [4JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3040 [4JN]
Bills and resolutions
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 2216), H3013 [3JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), consideration (see H. Res. 243), H3014 [3JN]
House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans’ affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 13), H33 [3JA]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H176 [18JA]
Motions
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3086 [4JN]
Remarks in House
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3022, H3023, H3044–H3088 [4JN], H3226 [6JN], H6128 [2OC], H6201, H6202, H6204–H6207 [3OC], E799, E801, E806 [5JN], E816 [6JN], E865 [14JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3032–H3042 [4JN], E839 [11JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), motion to recommit, H3086, H3087 [4JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), unanimous-consent agreement, H3069 [4JN]
Remarks in Senate
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S1692 [12MR]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), S7668 [30OC]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2216, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 113–95), H3014 [3JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2216) (H. Rept. 113–90), H3013 [3JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2216) (S. Rept. 113–48), S5497 [27JN]
Tables
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3046–H3050 [4JN]
AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see S. 916), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 1033), H1327 [7MR]
Remarks in House
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), H1843, H1844 [9AP]
Remarks in Senate
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (S. 916), S3331 [9MY]
Reports filed
National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of Revolutionary War and War of 1812: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1033) (H. Rept. 113–29), H1855 [9AP]
Texts of
H.R. 1033, National Park Service acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, H1843 [9AP]
AMERICAN BENEFITS COUNCIL
Letters
Secure Annuities for Employees (SAFE) Retirement Act, S5571 [9JY]
AMERICAN BRAIN TUMOR ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Brem, Steven: American Brain Tumor Association Joel A. Gingras, Jr., award recipient, E921 [19JN]
AMERICAN CANCER FUND FOR CHLDREN (organiztion)
Proclamations
Childhood Cancer Awareness Week: Representative Lowenthal, E480 [17AP]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E351 [21MR], E373 [25MR]
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E658 [14MY]
Eden Prairie, MN: tribute to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, H4189 [8JY]
Jessamine County, KY: tribute to Relay for Life participants, E837 [11JN]
McKay, Karen: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ACT! Lead of the Year award recipient, E1386 [26SE]
Miami, FL: tribute to American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer walk participants, H6979 [12NO]
Pleasanton, CA: tribute to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, E1144 [25JY]
Statements
Nomination of Karen McKay for ACS CAN Award for ACT Lead of the Year: Tim Freeman, American Cancer Society, E1387 [26SE]
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN EGYPT
Letters
U.S. policy in Egypt, E1095 [18JY]
AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Res. 72), S1270 [7MR]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary (S. Res. 72), S1274 [7MR]
Texts of
S. Res. 72, anniversary, S1273 [7MR]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Letters
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act, H471 [13FE]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1674–S1676 [12MR]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
Remarks in House
Emergency Medical Services Week: observance, E753 [23MY]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Bills and resolutions
American College of Surgeons Days: designate (see S. Res. 217), S6208 [1AU] (see H. Res. 307), H4826 [19JY]
Remarks in Senate
American College of Surgeons Days: designate (S. Res. 217), S6259 [1AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 217, American College of Surgeons Days, S6237 [1AU]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS DAYS
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 217), S6208 [1AU] (see H. Res. 307), H4826 [19JY]
Remarks in Senate
Designate (S. Res. 217), S6259 [1AU]
Texts of
S. Res. 217, designate, S6237 [1AU]
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
E-mails
Marketplace Fairness Act, S3076 [6MY]
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT ECONOMY
Letters
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S6409 [12SE]
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS
Letters
Secure Annuities for Employees (SAFE) Retirement Act, S5571 [9JY]
AMERICAN DENTAL HYGIENISTS’ ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Res. 182), S4983 [21JN]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary (S. Res. 182), S4985 [21JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 182, anniversary, S4984 [21JN]
AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Goals and ideals: support (see S. Res. 316), S8602 [10DE]
Remarks in House
Observance, H7261 [20NO]
Remarks in Senate
Goals and ideals: support (S. Res. 316), S8983 [18DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 316, support goals and ideals, S8604 [10DE]
AMERICAN DREAM ACCOUNTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 918), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 2155), H2953 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Education: award grants in order to establish longitudinal personal college readiness and savings online platforms for low-income students, S3224–S3226 [8MY]
Enact (S. 918), S5597, S5601 [10JY]
AMERICAN EAGLE DAY
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 174), S4585 [18JN]
Remarks in House
Designate (S. Res. 174), E945 [20JN]
Remarks in Senate
Designate (S. Res. 174), S4620 [18JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 174, designate, S4590 [18JN]
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 414), H7110 [14NO]
Remarks in House
Observance, E1733 [21NO]
AMERICAN FAMILY ECONOMIC PROTECTION ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 388), S1053 [28FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 388), S871 [26FE]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 388): motion to proceed, S849 [26FE], S991 [28FE]
Motions
Enact (S. 388), S849 [26FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 388), H994 [6MR]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 388), S819, S836–S8434 [26FE]
——— motion to proceed, S849 [26FE], S882, S884–S887, S905, S910 [27FE], S959–S961, S967, S970–S993, S1006 [28FE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S970, S986 [28FE]
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Letters
EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule change with respect to certain farms, S3420 [14MY]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4385, H4467 [11JY], H6515 [11OC]
Remarks in House
Quinn, Kenneth: American Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award recipient, E103 [6FE]
Tazewell County, IL: anniversary of Tazewell County Farm Bureau, E296 [14MR]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Letters
Corps of Engineers contracting with private sector surveying and mapping firms, H6747 [23OC]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
Letters
SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, H2738 [17MY]
AMERICAN FIGHTER ACES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1827), S8840 [16DE]
AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE (news service)
Articles and editorials
Vice Chairman Joins in Opening Wounded Warrior Retreat, E1354 [20SE]
AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Landau, George W.: American Foreign Service Association Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award recipient, E994 [28JN]
AMERICAN FOUNDRY SOCIETY
Remarks in House
O’Fallon Casting Co.: American Foundry Society Casting of the Year award recipient, E813 [6JN]
AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
Letters
Immigration reform (excerpt), H2118 [17AP]
AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC.
Remarks in House
Utica, NY: tribute to chapter, E1394 [27SE]
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Furgenson, Misty: American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Silver National Quality Award recipient, E1442 [4OC]
Woods, Susan: American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Silver National Quality Award recipient, E1442 [4OC]
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3121), H5654 [18SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3121), H5901, H5904 [27SE], H5931 [28SE], H6581, H6586 [14OC], H6986, H6990 [12NO], H7004 [13NO], H7082 [14NO], H7155 [18NO], H7239–H7241 [19NO], H7262 [20NO], H7436–H7439 [3DE]
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Go Red for Women (organization): anniversary, H5871 [26SE]
AMERICAN HEART MONTH
Remarks in House
Observance, H530 [14FE]
AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE
Remarks in House
Andy, Gus: American Hellenic Institute Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
Haralambides, John: American Hellenic Institute Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
AMERICAN HEROES COLA ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 570), H2815–H2817 [21MY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 570) (H. Rept. 113–62), H2773 [17MY]
Texts of
H.R. 570, provisions, H2815 [21MY]
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
Letters
Government shutdown relative to budget process, S7482 [15OC]
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
Remarks in House
Brenkle, John: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award for Public Service recipient, E151 [14FE]
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Letters
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act, H469 [13FE]
Remarks in House
American Jewish Committee New York: tribute to Women of Valor Award recipients, E34 [15JA]
Argiz, Tony: American Jewish Committee of South Florida National Human Relations Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
Shapiro, Keith: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award recipient, E1605 [30OC]
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Res. 299), S8186 [19NO]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary (S. Res. 299), S8812 [13DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 299, anniversary, S8197 [19NO]
AMERICAN JOB PROTECTION ACT
Letters
Provisions: Angelo I. Amador and Michelle Reinke Neblett, National Restaurant Association, S1109 [5MR]
——— David French, National Retail Federation, S1110 [5MR]
——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1109 [5MR]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 903), H4548 [17JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 399), S1107–S1110 [5MR], S6037 [30JY]
AMERICAN JOBS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2821), H5184 [31JY], H5275 [1AU], H5516 [12SE], H5599 [18SE], H5678 [19SE]
AMERICAN JOBS MATTER ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1332), H1916 [11AP]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1246), S5599 [10JY]
AMERICAN JOBS PROTECTION ACT
Articles and editorials
Under ACA, Employer Mandate Could Mean Fewer Jobs, S1108 [5MR]
AMERICAN LEGION
Essays
How I Can Show My Patriotism in My Community: Thaila Schug, E601 [7MY]
Letters
Helping Heroes Fly Act, H2823 [21MY]
Protect benefits of disabled veterans by not enacting a chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for benefits, S2085 [21MR]
Remarks in House
Gardner, Roger H.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1579 [28OC]
Round Lake, IL: tribute to American Legion Post 1170, E1758 [2DE]
——— tribute to renovation of American Legion Post 1170, H7314 [21NO]
Schug, Thaila: American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of Florida Gold Medal for Class III recipient, E601 [7MY]
Vrabel, Joseph K.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1576 [28OC]
Woodstock, GA: anniversary of American Legion Post 316, E292 [13MR]
Remarks in Senate
Frenchville, ME: tribute to American Legion Cyr-Plourde Post 145, S6438 [12SE]
Madawaska, ME: tribute to American Legion Thomas O. Cyr Post 147, S6438 [12SE]
AMERICAN LIBERTY RESTORATION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 40), S1107–S1110 [5MR], S6037 [30JY], S7816 [5NO]
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY AND RETRAINING INVESTMENT COLLABORATION ACHIEVEMENT (AMERICA) WORKS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 453), S1127 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 453), S2927 [24AP], S6862 [24SE], S7967 [13NO], S9020 [19DE]
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S498 [7FE], H750 [28FE]
Remarks in House
Hunt, Scott: AMA Medical Executive Meritorious Achievement Award recipient, E1726 [21NO]
AMERICAN MOTHERS, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Hyer, Zan Peterson: American Mothers, Inc., Nevada Mother of the Year award recipient, S3089 [6MY]
Wadsworth, Montsdarrat: American Mothers, Inc., Nevada Young Mother of the Year award recipient, S3089 [6MY]
AMERICAN MUSLIM ALLIANCE OF FLORIDA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E761 [23MY]
AMERICAN NATURAL GAS SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 1189), H1426 [14MR]
AMERICAN NETWORK FOR COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Remarks in House
Cantu, Igancio (Nash): American Network for Community Options and Resources Texas’ Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E681 [16MY]
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 201), H2437 [6MY]
Remarks in House
Boardman, OH: Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley recipient of American Nurses Association Outstanding Nursing Quality Award, E435 [12AP]
National Nurses Week: observance, H2525 [8MY], H2538, H2557 [9MY], E525 [24AP], E625 [8MY], E635, E639 [9MY], E643, E644 [13MY]
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Letters
Modify requirements relative to the availability of pipeline safety regulatory documents, H4498 [16JY]
AMERICAN PHARMACISTS MONTH
Remarks in House
Observance, E1718 [20NO]
AMERICAN PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSOCIATION
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S492 [7FE], H786 [28FE]
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S498 [7FE], H746 [28FE]
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Letters
Fairness for American Families Act, H4563 [17JY]
AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority: American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transportation System award recipient, E61 [25JA]
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 149), S3614 [20MY]
Remarks in Senate
National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 149), S3631 [20MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 149, National Public Works Week, S3616 [20MY]
AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: tribute to American Radio Relay League Field Day, S4055 [10JN]
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (see S. 1635), S7728 [31OC] (see H.R. 3108), H5587 [17SE] (see H.R. 3353), H6827 [28OC]
Dept. of Education: equalize treatment of States and outlying areas relative to certain education funds (see H.R. 1383), H1824 [21MR]
Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 1124), H1395 [13MR]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program and set aside certain funding for smaller cities (see H.R. 2944), H5343 [1AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 1331), H1822 [21MR]
Social Security: repeal Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program maintenance of effort requirements to provide for more program flexibility for States (see H.R. 1472), H1909 [10AP]
Taxation: strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 836), S3029 [25AP]
Lists
Cosponsors of H.R. 3108, Extend Not Cut SNAP Benefits Act, H6611 [16OC]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Agriculture: extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (H.R. 3108), H6611 [16OC]
——— extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (H.R. 3353), H7176 [18NO], E1729 [21NO]
Economy: establish reporting requirements for Troubled Asset Relief Program or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, H6449 [9OC]
Remarks in Senate
Taxation: strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (S. 836), S3038 [25AP]
AMERICAN RED CROSS see also International Red Cross
Remarks in House
Armstrong, Doug: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E556 [25AP]
Cupp-Homer, Angela: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E583 [30AP]
Hamilton, Travis: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E557 [25AP]
Iowa: tribute to American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E597 [6MY]
Johnson, Ed: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E553 [25AP]
Murr, Anne: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E554 [25AP]
National Preparedness Month: observance, H5418 [9SE], H5598 [18SE]
Ostring, John: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E596 [6MY]
Phinney, Craig and Shirley: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E595 [6MY]
Red Cross Month: observance, H1577 [19MR], E340 [20MR], E356, E362 [21MR]
Thomas, Anne: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E555 [25AP]
Weig, Tyler: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E543 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
Red Cross Month: observance, S327 [28JA]
Tributes
Barton, Clara, H1577 [19MR]
AMERICAN RENEWABLE ENERGY AND EFFICIENCY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1627), S7728 [31OC]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1627), S7730 [31OC]
AMERICAN REVOLUTION see also War
Addresses
Commemorating the Life of Polish General Casimir Pulaski, E1585 [28OC]
Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor: Rush H. Limbaugh, Jr., S6828 [24SE]
Bills and resolutions
Benjamin Harrison Society: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2420), H3758 [18JN]
Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, NY, as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1389), S6071 [30JY] (see H.R. 1501), H1956 [11AP]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see S. 916), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 1033), H1327 [7MR]
Remarks in House
Benjamin Harrison Society: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 2420), E910 [18JN]
Casimir Pulaski Day: observance, E238 [4MR], E241 [5MR]
Constitution—U.S.: uphold Fourth Amendment protections against indiscriminate government searches and seizures, H3692 [18JN], H4989 [24JY]
Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Morristown National Historical Park, E440 [12AP]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), H1843, H1844 [9AP]
Treaties and agreements: anniversary of signing of Treaty of Paris, E1273 [10SE]
Remarks in Senate
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor free African Americans and slaves who fought during the American Revolution, S7668 [30OC]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (S. 916), S3331 [9MY]
Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3945 [4JN]
Reports filed
National Park Service Acquisition and Protection of Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of Revolutionary War and War of 1812: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1033) (H. Rept. 113–29), H1855 [9AP]
Texts of
H.R. 1033, National Park Service acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program, H1843 [9AP]
AMERICAN RIVERS (organization)
Remarks in House
Colorado River: inclusion on American Rivers (organization) list of most-threatened rivers, H2148 [18AP]
AMERICAN SAMOA
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Justice: improve services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia (see H.R. 840), H659 [26FE]
Financial institutions: clarify that certain laws regulating deposit holds apply to American Samoa (see H.R. 1679), H2246 [23AP]
Health: extend the temporary high-risk insurance pool program to the territories (see H.R. 81), H30 [3JA]
Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 365), H278 [23JA]
SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 364), H278 [23JA]
——— authorize extension to Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa (see H.R. 91), H30 [3JA]
Territories: clarify application of Federal election laws to certain jurisdictions (see H.R. 1018), H1320 [6MR]
——— improve administration of programs in the insular areas (see S. 1237), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2200), H2955 [23MY]
——— provide for adequate Compact of Free Association impact aid to affected States and territories (see H.R. 1222), H1548 [15MR]
——— treat American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands as States for certain criminal justice programs (see H.R. 1198), H1427 [14MR]
Remarks in House
Financial institutions: clarify that certain laws regulating deposit holds apply to American Samoa (H.R. 1679), E522 [23AP]
House Rules: permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, H16–H19 [3JA]
Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, H1369 [13MR]
——— eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (H.R. 365), H183 [22JA]
SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands (H.R. 364), H183 [22JA]
Territories: clarify application of Federal election laws to certain jurisdictions (H.R. 1018), E247 [6MR]
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia: decision in Tuaua v. U.S. relative to congressional authority to grant citizenship to persons born in U.S. territories, E999 [28JN]
Remarks in Senate
Polynesian Flag Day: observance, S3655 [21MY]
Tables
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program budget authority other than benefits and nutrition assistance for Puerto Rico and American Samoa, H3853 [19JN]
AMERICAN SAVINGS PROMOTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1597), S7615 [29OC]
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E561 [26AP]
Bradford County Humane Society: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) grant recipient, E562 [26AP]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
Remarks in House
Transportation: release of report on the quality of U.S. infrastructure, H1577 [19MR]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY (ASCO)
Letters
Kids First Research Act, H7654 [11DE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Remarks in House
Tempe, AZ: Big Surf Waterpark designated American Society of Mechanical Engineers Arizona Delegation Historical Engineering Landmark, E1314 [12SE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS & ACTUARIES
Letters
Secure Annuities for Employees (SAFE) Retirement Act, S5572 [9JY]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOR
Addresses
Joseph V. Reed Recipient of American Society of the French Legion of Honor Distinguished Achievement Award: Guy Wildenstein, S5796 [18JY]
——— Joseph V. Reed, S5797 [18JY]
Remarks in Senate
Reed, Joseph V.: American Society of the French Legion of Honor Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, S5796 [18JY]
AMERICAN SODA ASH COMPETITIVENESS ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 957) (H. Rept. 113–169), H4856 [22JY]
AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION
Letters
EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule change with respect to certain farms, S3420 [14MY]
AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT
Tables
Budget aggregates, H220 [22JA]
Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H220 [22JA]
AMERICAN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND RESEARCH FOR EXPORTATION (ATTIRE) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 937), H949 [4MR]
AMERICAN TRADITION PARTNERSHIP, INC.
Remarks in House
Supreme Court: decision in American Tradition Partnership, Inc., v. Bullock on corporate spending in Montana political campaigns, H631 [26FE]
AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
Remarks in House
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: observance, H5555 [17SE]
AMERICAN VOLLEYBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Morton, Katarina: American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American honoree, E1856 [12DE]
AMERICAN-ITALIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Omaha, NE: tribute to new headquarters, E1093 [18JY]
AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM (organization)
Letters
Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act, S8991 [19DE]
SEC Regulatory Accountability Act, H2737 [17MY]
Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act, H7477 [4DE]
Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act, H3321 [12JN]
Lists
Americans for Financial Reform (organization) partners, H2738 [17MY]
Partners and affiliates, H7478 [4DE]
AMERICANS FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE (organization)
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S608 [12FE]
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY (organization)
Letters
Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act, H5365 [2AU]
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM (organization)
Letters
Marketplace Fairness Act, S3070 [6MY]
Secure Annuities for Employees (SAFE) Retirement Act, S5572 [9JY]
Press releases
ATR Supports H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Act, H5368 [2AU]
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (organization)
Remarks in House
Pappajohn, John and Mary: Americans for the Arts (organization) Eli and Edythe Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts recipients, E1590 [29OC]
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE (organization)
Letters
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act, H471 [13FE]
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT see also Disabled
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 203), H52 [4JA]
Disabled: require captioning and video description at certain movie theaters (see S. 555), S1785 [13MR]
Discrimination: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 777), H595 [15FE] (see H.R. 994), H1318 [6MR]
Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (see S. 1391), S6071 [30JY] (see H.R. 2852), H5173 [30JY]
Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many U.S. postal facilities and other Federal agencies for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 26), S8457 [21NO] (see H. Con. Res. 67), H7354 [21NO]
Remarks in House
Discrimination: clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the compensation decision or other practice, E394 [9AP]
Fair Pay Act: anniversary, E108 [6FE], E216 [28FE]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S5956–S5958, S5963 [25JY]
Disabled: require captioning and video description at certain movie theaters (S. 555), S1791 [13MR]
Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (S. 1391), S6074–S6076 [30JY], S6103 [31JY]
Texts of
S. 555, Captioning and Image Narration To Enhance Movie Accessibility (CINEMA) Act, S1792 [13MR]
S. 1391, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act, S6076 [30JY]
S. Con. Res. 26, recognize need to improve physical access to many U.S. postal facilities and other Federal agencies for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S8466 [21NO]
AMERICA’S CUP EVENT AUTHORITY LLC
Bills and resolutions
San Francisco, CA: tribute to Oracle Team USA for winning the America’s Cup sailing competition (see S. Res. 286), S7829 [5NO]
Remarks in House
San Francisco, CA: tribute to Oracle Team USA for participation in the America’s Cup sailing competition, H5837, H5838 [26SE]
Remarks in Senate
San Francisco, CA: tribute to Oracle Team USA for winning the America’s Cup sailing competition (S. Res. 286), S7834 [5NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 286, tribute to Oracle Team USA for winning the America’s Cup sailing competition, S7831 [5NO]
AMERICA’S RED ROCK WILDERNESS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 769), S2798 [18AP]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 769), S2800 [18AP]
Texts of
S. 769, provisions, S2800–S2804 [18AP]
AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service
AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Critelli, Ron: Amerigo Vespucci Society of Long Branch, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E235 [4MR]
AMES, GEORGE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3370 [13MY]
AMGEN INC.
Remarks in House
Williams, Virginia (Dee): Amgen Inc., Breakaway From Cancer Initiative Champion, H2588 [14MY]
AMHERST, NY
Remarks in House
Bean Media Productions: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce President’s Award recipient, E650 [14MY]
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipient, E1580 [28OC]
Khan, Ansar: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award recipient, E649 [14MY]
MBMS, Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce First Niagra Bank Sponsor’s Award recipient, E651 [14MY]
Moses Group Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Family Owned Business Award recipient, E653 [14MY]
O’Leary, James: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award recipient, E649 [14MY]
People Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Health and Health Services Award recipient, E1582 [28OC]
Solender, Peter and Susie Rivo: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipients, E649 [14MY]
Ulbrich, Tom: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E652 [14MY]
Williamsville, NY: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Revitalization Award recipient, E1583 [28OC]
Williamsville Business Association: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Organization of the Year Award recipient, E651 [14MY]
AMMON, PETER
Letters
Dept. of Defense Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, S1919 [19MR]
AMMUNITION BACKGROUND CHECK ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 174), S357 [29JA]
AMODEI, MARK E. (a Representative from Nevada)
Amendments
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3065 [4JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 693), H1398 [13MR]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H2485 [7MY]
Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see H.R. 2066), H6829 [28OC]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian personnel and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3241), H6290 [4OC]
——— authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 2377), H3652 [14JN]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H8132 [23DE]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H1398 [13MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H8132 [23DE]
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see H.R. 2015), H2716 [16MY]
——— withdraw and reserve certain lands for exclusive military use as part of the Limestone Hills Training Area in Montana (see H.R. 1672), H2397 [26AP]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H5349 [1AU]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H32 [3JA]
——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H7357 [21NO]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (see H.R. 678), H501 [13FE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 684), H544 [14FE]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H5885 [26SE]
Clark County, NV: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for environmental remediation and reclamation of the Three Kids Mine Project Site (see H.R. 697), H545 [14FE]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H6012 [28SE]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H2911 [22MY]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H3289 [11JN]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see H.R. 258), H168 [15JA]
——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H660 [26FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 1294), H1718 [20MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H8112 [12DE]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
——— 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 (see H.R. 2016), H6454 [9OC]
——— provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 1971), H2775 [17MY]
——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see H.R. 1864), H3357 [12JN]
Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2456), H3988 [20JN]
——— provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1303), H2161 [18AP]
Dept. of HHS: ensure women who access federally funded family planning services are given pregnancy option counseling including professional adoption counseling (see H.R. 3539), H7357 [21NO]
——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 973), H982 [5MR]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H6545 [11OC]
Dept. of Justice: revise certain accessibility regulations for the disabled relative to pools at public accommodations or provided by public entities (see H.R. 203), H52 [4JA]
Dept. of the Interior: assess U.S. capability to meet current and future demands for minerals critical to manufacturing competitiveness and economic and national security (see H.R. 1063), H1633 [19MR]
——— develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 916), H1399 [13MR]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1613), H2438 [6MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund (see H.R. 317), H176 [18JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept certain documents as proof of service in determining eligibility of an individual to receive amounts from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund (see H.R. 481), H2485 [7MY]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H628 [25FE]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3369), H7053 [13NO]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts (see H.R. 813), H2485 [7MY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H628 [25FE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite access to Federal lands for good Samaritan search-and-recovery missions (see H.R. 2166), H2953 [23MY]
——— expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 1345), H1822 [21MR]
——— prohibit the taking of privately held water rights and uphold longstanding State water laws (see H.R. 3189), H5883 [26SE]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H5175 [30JY]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7508 [4DE]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H2067 [16AP]
EPA: disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see H.J. Res. 64), H5833 [25SE]
——— eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 1462), H2575 [13MY]
——— prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see H.R. 2791), H7111 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 621), H4214 [8JY]
——— require congressional review of certain rules (see H.R. 2916), H5342 [1AU]
ERISA: modify definition of fiduciary to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 2041), H4214 [8JY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 2641), H4369 [10JY]
——— include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6957 [30OC]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
Federal employees: modernize the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 3319), H6957 [30OC]
——— provide for investigative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 2579), H4173 [28JN]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2068), H2838 [21MY]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H8112 [12DE]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H1398 [13MR]
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), H4485 [11JY]
——— establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H8118 [16DE]
Fish and fishing: prohibit importation or exportation of mussels of a certain genus (see H.R. 1823), H2400 [30AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H5590 [17SE]
Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]
——— expedite the salvage of fire-killed timber in Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and BLM lands impacted by the Rim Fire in California (see H.R. 3188), H6454 [9OC]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H86 [14JA]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H950 [4MR]
——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H6053 [30SE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H6053 [30SE]
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]
Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1255), H2438 [6MY]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1398 [13MR]
——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 904), H3357 [12JN]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H4309 [9JY]
——— 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), H3929 [19JN]
——— terminate employment of employees who take certain official actions for political purposes (see H.R. 2565), H4143 [27JN]
Israel: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 300), H170 [15JA]
——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1829 [21MR]
Lincoln County, NV: facilitate planning, permitting, administration, implementation, and monitoring of pinyon-juniper dominated landscape restoration projects (see H.R. 3415), H6952 [30OC]
Lyon County, NV: designate the Wovoka Wilderness and provide for certain land conveyances (see H.R. 696), H545 [14FE]
Medicaid: extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 2123), H7053 [13NO]
Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H700 [27FE]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H4214 [8JY]
——— provide for a primary care graduate medical education pilot project to improve access to the primary care workforce (see H.R. 487), H1860 [9AP]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H2959 [23MY]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on equal application of the laws that apply to all U.S. citizens to Senators and Representative (see H.J. Res. 55), H5436 [9SE]
——— support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 261), H3591 [13JN]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 401), H1398 [13MR]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1155), H4177 [28JN]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H7311 [20NO]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (see H.R. 1459), H1908 [10AP]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H1359 [12MR]
National wildlife refuges: require new refuges may not be established except as expressly authorized by statute (see H.R. 638), H499 [13FE]
Native Americans: grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (see H.R. 780), H595 [15FE]
Nevada: implement the multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River and Lincoln County, NV, and extend the authority to purchase certain parcels of public land (see H.R. 1744), H2397 [26AP]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H4309 [9JY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 624), H2027 [15AP]
OSHA: authorize and expand the Voluntary Protection Programs to include more small businesses (see H.R. 632), H499 [13FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6957 [30OC]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5884 [26SE]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3685), H8113 [12DE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H4173 [28JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4858 [22JY]
——— provide for participation in health care exchanges by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff and limit subsidies (see H.R. 3076), H5589 [17SE]
——— repeal (see H.R. 3121), H6053 [30SE]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2775 [17MY]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H6902 [29OC]
——— repeal the Prevention and Public Health Fund (see H.R. 1099), H4858 [22JY]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1630 [19MR]
Political campaigns: apply prohibition against conversion of contributions to personal use to contributions to political committees and clarify use of contributions accepted by political committees (see H.R. 3356), H6958 [30OC]
Postal Service: cap rural post office closures and consolidations and establish closure and consolidation guidelines (see H.R. 2615), H4726 [18JY]
Power resources: promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases (see H.R. 1363), H4214 [8JY]
Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]
——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H4080 [26JN]
Public debt: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see H.R. 149), H416 [6FE]
——— 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), H1398 [13MR]
Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 657), H500 [13FE]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 596), H431 [8FE]
Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 567), H412 [6FE]
Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H2404 [3MY]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H2027 [15AP]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to limit congressional power to impose a tax on failure to purchase goods or services (see H.J. Res. 28), H1322 [6MR]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H4857 [22JY]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H3358 [12JN]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H3592 [13JN]
——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see H.R. 1696), H6775 [24OC]
——— increase participation in medical flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1634), H5175 [30JY]
——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 1129), H2604 [14MY]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H7357 [21NO]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H8112 [12DE]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1449), H2535 [8MY]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H4177 [28JN]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H950 [4MR]
——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H3655 [14JN]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H4310 [9JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H504 [13FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 903), H2656 [15MY]
——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 582), H629 [25FE]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H278 [23JA]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H2396 [26AP]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H1823 [21MR]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: establish penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana or other controlled substances on Federal lands or trespassing on private property (see H.R. 2735), H6053 [30SE]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H504 [13FE]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H1430 [14MR] (see H.R. 333), H1398 [13MR]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 569, 570), H1359 [12MR]
——— require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (see H.R. 357), H1958 [11AP]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 588), H1359 [12MR]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H7112 [14NO]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H950 [4MR]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H2066 [16AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
BLM: convey parcels of national forest or public lands to private landowners, State, county, and local governments, or Indian tribes whose lands share a boundary with the national forest or public lands (see H.R. 1633), H2157 [18AP]
——— convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land in Virginia City, NV, to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (see H.R. 1167), H1425 [14MR]
——— convey to Carlin, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (see H.R. 1168), H1425 [14MR]
Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (see H.R. 1170), H1425 [14MR]
——— transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (see H.R. 1169), H1425 [14MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury (see H.R. 3647), H7507 [4DE]
Endangered species: permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and threatened species (see H.R. 3533), H7252 [19NO]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (see H.R. 1880), H2533 [8MY]
Hong Kong: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 1923), H2568 [9MY]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see H.R. 3390), H6951 [30OC]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 761), H594 [15FE]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 432), H300 [29JA]
Native Americans: ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (see H.R. 3716), H8107 [12DE]
Nevada: provide for sale or transfer of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 2455), H3988 [20JN]
Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area: designate (see H.R. 433), H300 [29JA]
Constitutional authority statements
BLM: convey parcels of national forest or public lands to private landowners, State, county, and local governments, or Indian tribes whose lands share a boundary with the national forest or public lands (H.R. 1633), H2160 [18AP]
——— convey quitclaim surface rights to certain Federal land in Virginia City, NV, to Storey County, NV, to resolve conflicting ownership and title claims (H.R. 1167), H1428 [14MR]
——— convey to Carlin, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under its jurisdiction (H.R. 1168), H1428 [14MR]
Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation (H.R. 1170), H1428 [14MR]
——— transfer certain Federal land in Churchill County, NV, to the Dept. of the Navy (H.R. 1169), H1428 [14MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury (H.R. 3647), H7507 [4DE]
Endangered species: permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and threatened species (H.R. 3533), H7252 [19NO]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit policy that discourages or prohibits the selection of a resort or vacation destination as the location for a conference or event (H.R. 1880), H2534 [8MY]
Hong Kong: include in the visa waiver program (H.R. 1923), H2569 [9MY]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (H.R. 3390), H6955 [30OC]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 761), H597 [15FE]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress (H.R. 432), H300 [29JA]
Native Americans: ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (H.R. 3716), H8110 [12DE]
Nevada: provide for sale or transfer of certain Federal lands (H.R. 2455), H3989 [20JN]
Pine Forest Range Wilderness Area: designate (H.R. 433), H300 [29JA]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H4313 [10JY]
Remarks
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address claims backlog through increased staffing in certain regional offices, H3065, H3066 [4JN]
——— tribute to Home Based Primary Care Program for delivery of high quality healthcare at lower costs, E510• [23AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3065, H3066 [4JN]
Medicare: reform, E510• [23AP]
Mining and mineral resources: prohibit mineral exploration or mining permits to persons, corporations, and subsidiaries convicted of violating sanctions laws, H5622 [18SE]
——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 761), H5608, H5609 [18SE]
——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 761), motion to recommit, H5622 [18SE]
Resignations
Committee on Natural Resources (House), H7638 [11DE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7638 [11DE]
Committee on Veterans Affairs’ (House), H7638 [11DE]
Tributes
Gray, Kenneth D., E1347• [19SE]
Landsberry, Michael, H6694 [23OC]
Vucanovich, Barbara F., H3263 [11JN]
AMOS, JAMES F.
Letters
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8959 [18DE]
AMPLIFY GYMNASTICS LLC
Remarks in House
SBA: Phoenix Award recipient, E835 [11JN]
AMRAOUI, YOUSSEF
Letters
Immigration legal costs: Barbara J. Wright, E162 [15FE]
AMSTERDAM, NY
Remarks in House
Howlan, Francis (Dutch): New York State Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H1962 [12AP]
AMTRAK
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4727 [18JY], H5093 [26JY], H5117, H5123, H5124, H5125, H5126, H5128, H5129, H5130, H5132, H5134, H5135, H5136, H5152, H5153, H5154, H5157, H5158, H5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5168, H5176, H5177 [30JY], H5263 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4875 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), S5822, S5843, S5844, S5847, S5848 [23JY], S5857, S5858, S5861, S5916, S5917, S5918, S5919, S5920, S5921, S5922 [24JY], S5937, S5942, S5943, S5972, S5974, S5975, S5976, S5977 [25JY], S6025, S6026 [29JY], S6080, S6081 [30JY], S6086, S6136, S6137 [31JY], S6241 [1AU]
Bills and resolutions
Animals: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see S. 1710), S8049 [14NO] (see H.R. 2066), H2838 [21MY]
Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (see H.R. 1544), H1991 [12AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1243), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2610), H4212 [8JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H4856 [22JY]
Safety: provide for certain tunnel life safety and rehabilitation projects (see H.R. 1539), H1991 [12AP]
Cloture motions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S6051 [30JY], S6155 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5817 [23JY]
Motions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5759 [18JY], S5809 [23JY], S5945, S5946 [25JY], S6094 [31JY]
Remarks in House
Capital and debt service grants: funding, H5134 [30JY]
Dept. of Transportation: develop commercial areas around rail stations to help finance rail corridor infrastructure and operational expenses (H.R. 1544), E448 [12AP]
——— Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response funding, H5123 [30JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H4001 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4989 [24JY], H5073 [25JY], H5101–H5145, H5149–H5170 [30JY], H5184, H5186 [31JY], H5266, H5268, H5271, H5283, H5298 [1AU], H5530 [12SE], E1178 [31JY], E1182, E1183, E1184 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4866–H4877 [23JY]
Funding, H5116, H5117, H5122 [30JY], E1182, E1183 [1AU]
McBride, Francesco Z.: Amtrak Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E411 [10AP]
Office of Inspector General: salaries and expenses funding, H5168 [30JY]
Railroads: extend Buy American Act requirements to Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement loan program, H4542 [17JY]
Transportation: impact of Government shutdown, E1420 [2OC]
Remarks in Senate
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S5938, S5941, S5942, S5944–S5949 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), S5814–S5816 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), S5822–S5824, S5827, S5828, S5832 [23JY], S5856–S5863, S5894 [24JY], S5929, S5930, S5934, S5937, S5938, S5941–S5949, S5977 [25JY], S5990, S5996–S5998 [29JY], S6039, S6051, S6060 [30JY], S6085–S6095 [31JY], S6150, S6154–S6156, S6163 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5809, S5812, S5814–S5817 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to recommit, S5945–S5947 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), unanimous-consent agreement, S5795 [18JY], S6048 [30JY], S6089 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), unanimous-consent request, S6051 [30JY]
Funding, S5832 [23JY]
Kirkwood, MO: tribute to Kirkwood Train Station volunteers, S5015 [24JN]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6254 [1AU]
Surface Transportation Board: funding, S6155, S6156 [1AU]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense Appropriations and H.R. 2610, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 113–170), H4856 [22JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2610) (H. Rept. 113–136), H4212 [8JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1243) (S. Rept. 113–45), S5497 [27JN]
Nomination of Thomas C. Carper to the Amtrak Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S6069 [30JY]
Rulings of the Chair
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5136, H5157 [30JY]
Tables
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5102–H5110 [30JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense appropriations and H.R. 2610, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, H4866 [23JY]
AMUSEMENT TODAY (publication)
Remarks in House
Branson, MO: Silver Dollar City (theme park) recipient of Amusement Today (publication) Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride for wooden roller coaster Outlaw Run, E1437 [4OC]
AMVETS (organization)
Letters
Nomination of Chuck Hagel to be Sec. of Defense, S832 [26FE]
Press releases
AMVETS National Commander Approves Defense Secretary Nomination, S832 [26FE]
AMY BIEHL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Bills and resolutions
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see S. 898), S3256 [8MY]
ANAGNOS, CHRISTINE
Letters
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S6586 [18SE]
ANASTASIO, MICHAEL R.
Appointments
Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the Nuclear Security Enterprise, S3060 [25AP]
ANCHORAGE, AK
Bills and resolutions
GSA: convey certain Federal property in Alaska to Anchorage, AK (see H.R. 3786), H8117 [16DE]
Land use: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 182), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 585), H413 [6FE]
Public lands: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see S. 235), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 623), H454 [12FE]
Letters
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H6853 [29OC]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6852 [29OC]
Remarks in House
Public lands: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (H.R. 623), H6852, H6853 [29OC]
Remarks in Senate
Land use: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (S. 182), S404 [30JA]
Public lands: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (H.R. 623), S9068 [19DE]
Reports filed
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 623) (H. Rept. 113–248), H6674 [22OC]
Anchorage Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 585) (H. Rept. 113–298), H8117 [16DE]
Texts of
H.R. 623, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Land Transfer Act, H6852 [29OC]
ANCHORAGE (AK) DAILY NEWS
Articles and editorials
Seventy Years Ago This Month—The Battle of Attu Raged, S3251 [8MY]
2 Years After Japan Tsunami, Debris Spreads in US, S1286 [11MR]
ANCHORAGE LAND CONVEYANCE ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 585) (H. Rept. 113–298), H8117 [16DE]
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS IN AMERICA, INC.
Remarks in House
Carbondale, PA: anniversary of Monsignor William Farrell Division 2 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, E178 [25FE]
ANDERSON, BARRETT
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S561 [7FE]
ANDERSON, BOB
Remarks in House
Niagara Street Area Business and Professional Association: tribute to award recipients, E1533 [22OC]
ANDERSON, BRITTANY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5146 [25JN]
ANDERSON, CARLA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5351 [2AU], E1133 [25JY]
ANDERSON, DANE
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1345 [19SE]
ANDERSON, GARRETT
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6885 [29OC]
ANDERSON, LOUISE A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1705 [19NO]
ANDERSON, MARGARET
Bills and resolutions
National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (see H.R. 1036), H1327 [7MR]
ANDERSON, MICHAEL L.
Amendments
National cemeteries: provide authority to reconsider decisions to inter or honor the memory of a person in a national cemetery and disinter remains of Michael L. Anderson from Fort Custer National Cemetery (S. 1471), S8134, S8135 [18NO]
Bills and resolutions
National cemeteries: provide authority to reconsider decisions to inter or honor the memory of a person in a national cemetery and disinter remains of Michael L. Anderson from Fort Custer National Cemetery (see H.R. 3106), H5587 [17SE]
Remarks in House
National cemeteries: provide authority to reconsider decisions to inter or honor the memory of a person in a national cemetery and disinter remains of Michael L. Anderson from Fort Custer National Cemetery (S. 1471), H7636, H7640–H7642 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
National cemeteries: provide authority to reconsider decisions to inter or honor the memory of a person in a national cemetery and disinter remains of Michael L. Anderson from Fort Custer National Cemetery (S. 1471), S8081, S8135 [18NO]
Texts of
S. 1471, Respect for National Cemeteries Act, S8136 [18NO], H7640 [11DE]
ANDERSON, MICHAEL P.
Bills and resolutions
Columbia (space shuttle): commemorate anniversary of loss, express condolences to friends and family of astronauts who died, and reaffirm commitment to safe space flight (see S. Res. 24), S439 [31JA]
Remarks in House
Columbia (space shuttle): anniversary of disaster, H327 [4FE]
Remarks in Senate
Columbia (space shuttle): commemorate anniversary of loss, express condolences to friends and family of astronauts who died, and reaffirm commitment to safe space flight (S. Res. 24), S448 [31JA]
Texts of
S. Res. 24, commemorate anniversary of loss of Columbia (space shuttle), express condolences to friends and family of astronauts who died, and reaffirm commitment to safe space flight, S445 [31JA]
ANDERSON, RAYANNA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E518 [23AP]
ANDERSON, RICHARD
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S8289 [19NO]
ANDERSON, STUART
Articles and editorials
Evidence Shows Immigrants Come To Work, Not To Collect Welfare, S4454 [13JN]
ANDERSON, TERENCE J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1597 [29OC]
ANDERSON, W. CODY
Remarks in House
Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332: Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1404 [30SE]
ANDERSON, WALTER H.
Remarks in Senate
Purple Heart: recipient posthumously, S5834 [23JY]
ANDINO, PURA DELGADO
Remarks in House
Trbute, E53 [23JA]
ANDOLINA, JILLIAN DAGON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E743 [23MY]
ANDORRA, PRINCIPALITY OF
Reports filed
Nomination of James Costos To Be Ambassador to Spain and Andorra: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6071 [30JY]
ANDRADE, ROBERT P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E201 [27FE]
ANDRES, JOSE
Remarks in House
Hunger: tribute to chefs for anti-hunger campaign, H4985 [24JY]
ANDRES, ROBERT
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6899 [24SE]
ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3567, H3580 [13JN]
Appointments
Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [3JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H5175 [30JY]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 693), H818 [28FE]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4370 [10JY]
Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H3592 [13JN]
Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 683), H544 [14FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H8112 [12DE]
——— leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (see H. Res. 286), H4175 [28JN]
——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 383), H416 [6FE]
——— protect child custody rights of deployed members (see H.R. 1898), H2533 [8MY]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H1632 [19MR]
——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 3172), H5832 [25SE]
Budget: prohibit consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution (see H. Res. 424), H7628 [10DE]
Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 1524), H1990 [12AP]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H7446 [3DE]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H4143 [27JN]
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 H.R. 360), H1398 [13MR]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H279 [23JA]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H6053 [30SE]
Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces (House, Special): establish (see H. Res. 213), H3592 [13JN]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1844), H3253 [6JN]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 19), H53 [4JA]
Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 839), H659 [26FE]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 730), H1721 [20MR]
——— oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H2028 [15AP]
Dept. of Defense: establish a task force on urotrauma (see H.R. 984), H2959 [23MY]
——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2123 [17AP]
——— prohibit performance of flight demonstration teams outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1721), H5175 [30JY]
——— reprogram amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see H.R. 1481), H2249 [23AP]
——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H5088 [25JY]
Dept. of Education: authorize nonprofit institutions of higher education to provide payment to certain third-party entities (see H.R. 2525), H4079 [26JN]
——— establish a competitive grant program to foster expansion and replication of excellent public charter schools (see H.R. 2252), H3688 [17JN]
——— establish a demonstration program for competency-based education to allow higher education institutions to develop innovative ways to teach and reduce costs (see H.R. 3136), H5765 [19SE]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H3288 [11JN]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (see H.R. 2574), H4173 [28JN]
——— make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, increasing cap on subsidized loans, and refinancing current fixed-rate loans (see H.R. 1946), H2605 [14MY]
——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 2702), H6676 [22OC]
——— provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2308), H3929 [19JN]
——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 3660), H7566 [5DE]
——— update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data on student retention, graduation, and earnings outcomes (see H.R. 1937), H2568 [9MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 485), H6998 [12NO]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H4726 [18JY]
——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 1984), H5884 [26SE]
Dept. of HUD: authorize private nonprofit organizations to administer permanent housing rental assistance for the homeless provided through the Continuum of Care Program (see H.R. 2790), H5655 [18SE]
Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 421), H950 [4MR]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System (see H.R. 354), H818 [28FE]
——— share information with State and local governments that conduct criminal background checks when issuing taxi driver, chauffeur, and other public passenger vehicle operator licenses (see H.R. 2596), H4174 [28JN]
Dept. of Labor: strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 798), H983 [5MR]
Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 808), H627 [25FE]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 301), H5089 [25JY]
Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see H.R. 644), H500 [13FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide for the purchase of paper U.S. savings bonds with tax refunds (see H.R. 3385), H6951 [30OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H1860 [9AP]
——— conduct cost-benefit analyses for the provision of departmental medical care in certain geographic areas served by multiple departmental medical facilities (see H.R. 834), H659 [26FE]
——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 864), H1721 [20MR]
——— pay provisional benefits for certain nonadjudicated claims (see H.R. 1739), H2913 [22MY]
Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 1101), H3688 [17JN]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H7608 [9DE]
Electric power: provide for an independent assessment of the future resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system (see H.R. 2962), H5344 [1AU]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1286), H2125 [17AP]
——— allow that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials (see H.R. 497), H1322 [6MR]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 28), H3289 [11JN]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 1798), H2392 [26AP]
——— provide protection for company-provided retiree health benefits (see H.R. 2425), H3759 [18JN]
Executive Office of the President: establish the National Office for Cyberspace (see H.R. 3032), H5397 [2AU]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 1775), H5435 [9SE]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (see H.R. 2591), H6053 [30SE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 1001), H4145 [27JN] (see H.R. 3179), H5832 [25SE]
FDA: require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 1699), H7153 [15NO]
Federal employees: ensure the percentage increase in rates of pay for prevailing wage employees is equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality (see H.R. 3573), H7395 [2DE]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6052 [30SE]
Federal firefighters: provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see H.R. 1141), H1861 [9AP]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6901 [29OC]
——— enhance existing programs providing disaster mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 1878), H4214 [8JY]
——— improve the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 2199), H6770 [23OC]
——— modify phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates for certain properties (see H.R. 1485), H2840 [21MY]
——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 41), H28 [3JA]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H1398 [13MR]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2396 [26AP]
——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 452), H1829 [21MR]
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), H818 [28FE]
——— 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]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 1910), H2567 [9MY]
Gambling: establish a program for licensing of Internet poker by States and federally recognized Indian tribes (see H.R. 2666), H6957 [30OC]
General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H6829 [28OC]
Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 44), H28 [3JA]
Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H4858 [22JY]
Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 712), H6052 [30SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H2438 [6MY]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2247 [23AP]
Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership in addressing the challenge of global maternal and child malnutrition (see H. Res. 254), H5436 [9SE]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H2396 [26AP]
——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H5348 [1AU]
——— provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetics and custom orthotics and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 3020), H5397 [2AU]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1331 [11MR]
Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H3217 [5JN]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1322 [6MR]
Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Post Office Building, Jersey City, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1376), H1824 [21MR]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide a certain minimum level of income for the State Assistance Program (see H.R. 2727), H6225 [3OC]
Law enforcement officers: 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 H.R. 180), H950 [4MR]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H5404 [2AU]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
Medicare: change rules relative to enrollment of residents of Puerto Rico under part B (see H.R. 670), H703 [27FE]
——— 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 H.R. 1179), H4039 [25JN]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H5548 [12SE]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H2913 [22MY]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H5834 [25SE]
——— provide comprehensive audiology services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2330), H5263 [31JY]
——— provide coverage of hearing aids and related hearing services (see H.R. 3150), H5766 [19SE]
——— provide coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice (see H.R. 2619), H6770 [23OC]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H5435 [9SE]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H3015 [3JN]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H5089 [25JY]
——— require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program (see H.R. 1588), H2066 [16AP]
——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1102), H1431 [14MR]
——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 2302), H5348 [1AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H3688 [17JN]
——— provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 1173), H4979 [23JY]
Members of Congress: prohibit automatic salary adjustments for the remainder of the 113th Congress (see H.R. 636), H499 [13FE]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]
Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1373), H1824 [21MR]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H547 [14FE]
National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 719), H4039 [25JN]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see H.R. 446), H818 [28FE]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2159 [18AP]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H8126 [19DE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 203), H3097 [4JN]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2125 [17AP]
NIH: reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (see H.R. 594), H629 [25FE]
NOAA: establish a National Flood Research and Education Center (see H.R. 3034), H5398 [2AU]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (see H.R. 2430), H3927 [19JN]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 874), H950 [4MR]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 2697), H4522 [16JY]
——— guarantee qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans (see H.R. 566), H412 [6FE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H6770 [23OC]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 148), H32 [3JA]
——— require corporations and labor organizations to disclose to shareholders and or members amounts disbursed for certain political activity (see H.R. 2670), H4482 [11JY]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H8113 [12DE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H629 [25FE]
——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H1958 [11AP]
——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H818 [28FE]
——— reinstate overnight delivery standards for market-dominant products (see H.R. 2459), H3988 [20JN]
Public lands: designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 1187), H3760 [18JN]
Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 3040), H6999 [12NO]
SBA: extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (see H.R. 1240), H6829 [28OC]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H5175 [30JY]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2158 [18AP]
Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 896), H1398 [13MR]
Staff Sergeant Joseph D’Augustine Post Office Building, Waldwick, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1458), H1908 [10AP]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H7153 [15NO]
Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1909 [10AP]
——— strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 419), H628 [25FE]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 1620), H2157 [18AP]
——— allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see H.R. 2797), H5806 [23SE]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H2161 [18AP]
——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2125 [17AP]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H6053 [30SE]
——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H594 [15FE]
——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 1851), H2959 [23MY]
——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 924), H2404 [3MY]
——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 1009), H1319 [6MR]
——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H2952 [23MY]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H417 [6FE]
——— reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 2990), H5396 [2AU]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H7688 [11DE]
Transportation Security Administration: prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft (see H.R. 1093), H2249 [23AP]
——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1095), H4726 [18JY]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H6829 [28OC]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H7447 [3DE]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H1720 [20MR]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit to certain veterans, improve coordination of job training services, and improve Federal contracting with small businesses owned by disabled veterans (see H.R. 2056), H2959 [23MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H455 [12FE]
Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H4370 [10JY]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]
——— ensure access to best available overall and reproductive health care and affordable insurance, reduce health disparities, end gender-based violence, and promote economic security (see H. Res. 94), H1360 [12MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see H.R. 111), H372 [5FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3654 [14JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1828 [21MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Education: verify eligibility of certain borrowers on loans submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or already in default before such borrowers obtain a consolidation loan (see H.R. 1991), H2653 [15MY]
Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (see H.R. 3729), H8107 [12DE]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 63), H455 [12FE]
Pesticides: permit commercial applicators to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form (see H.R. 3001), H5396 [2AU]
Railroads: require periodic inspection of certain facilities (see H.R. 3551), H7309 [20NO]
Safety: improve emergency response activities (see H.R. 3552), H7309 [20NO]
Taiwan: grant former President Chen Shui-bian medical parole to ensure that he receives the highest level of medical attention (see H. Con. Res. 46), H5173 [30JY]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 43), H2568 [9MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Education: verify eligibility of certain borrowers on loans submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or already in default before such borrowers obtain a consolidation loan (H.R. 1991), H2655 [15MY]
Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of beginning of Korean immigration in the U.S. (H.R. 3729), H8110 [12DE]
Pesticides: permit commercial applicators to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form (H.R. 3001), H5400 [2AU]
Railroads: require periodic inspection of certain facilities (H.R. 3551), H7311 [20NO]
Safety: improve emergency response activities (H.R. 3552), H7311 [20NO]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 43), H2570 [9MY]
Motions
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), H7139, H7142 [15NO]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2667), H4573 [17JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 2668), H4575 [17JY]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3873 [19JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4380 [11JY]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), consideration (H. Res. 352), H5690 [19SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 367), H6026 [30SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), request conference with the Senate (H. Res. 368), H6046 [30SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H5997 [28SE], H6129, H6154 [2OC], H6232, H6249 [4OC], H6295 [5OC], H6365 [8OC]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), consideration (H. Res. 99), H993, H994 [6MR]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6129 [2OC]
Arms control: require the President to convey to Congress any proposed deals with Russia concerning domestic missile defense systems or nuclear arms, H3556 [13JN]
Audubon, NJ: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 88, E175• [25FE]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), H994 [6MR]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H645 [26FE], H993, H994 [6MR], H1925 [11AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1708 [20MR], H6026 [30SE]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), H246 [23JA]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), consideration (H. Res. 39), H234 [23JA]
Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school students enlisting in the Armed Forces, E704• [20MY]
Camden County College: tribute to Garden State Pathways Program graduates, E678• [16MY]
Cherry Hill, NJ: tribute to Cherry Hill High School West Patriot Club, E178• [25FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6267 [4OC]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4380 [11JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8041 [12DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3339 [12JN], H3538, H3556 [13JN], H3596, H3598, H3600 [14JN]
——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3598 [14JN]
——— expand Chaplain Corps to include persons ordained by non-theistic organizations and institutions, H3600 [14JN]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H3339 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4942 [23JY]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (H. Con. Res. 58), H6295 [5OC]
——— prohibit funding for appointment of atheist chaplains, H4942 [23JY]
——— prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, H3596 [14JN]
Dept. of Education: convene the Advisory Committee on Improving Postsecondary Education Data (H.R. 1949), H2896, H2898 [22MY]
——— establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H2929 [23MY], H4227 [9JY]
——— establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), consideration (H. Res. 232), H2921 [23MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H2921 [23MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (H.R. 2574), H4227 [9JY]
——— make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, increasing cap on subsidized loans, and refinancing current fixed-rate loans (H.R. 1946), H2929 [23MY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4622, H4695 [18JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 303), H4615 [18JY]
Dept. of HHS: making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), H6365 [8OC]
Dept. of Labor: issue fiduciary duty rule to protect access to investment education and advice and assure reasonable financial compensation to financial service providers, H6867 [29OC]
——— proposal to modify definition of fiduciary under ERISA, H6863 [29OC]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (H.R. 2009), H5365, H5370 [2AU]
Dept. of Transportation: provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (H.R. 1765), H2369 [26AP]
Deptford Township, NJ: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., contest winners, E135• [13FE]
District of Columbia: making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6129 [2OC]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H993 [6MR], H1925 [11AP], H5690 [19SE]
Education: ensure States and local educational agencies maintain rights and responsibilities of determining educational curriculum, programs of instruction, and assessments for elementary and secondary education, H4695 [18JY]
——— establish academic competition in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in each congressional district (H. Res. 77), H645 [26FE]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (H.R. 1406), H2511 [8MY]
——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), H1437 [15MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (H. Res. 288), H4227 [9JY]
FEMA: temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 41), H44 [4JA]
Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs, H3873 [19JN]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6046 [30SE], H6075 [1OC], H6154 [2OC], H6232, H6249, H6267 [4OC], H6295 [5OC], H6365 [8OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2690, H2694 [16MY]
——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), consideration (H. Res. 215), H2676 [16MY]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate, H3339 [12JN]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 352), H5690 [19SE]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 367), H6026 [30SE]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H44 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H116 [15JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (H. Res. 23), H103 [15JA]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (H.R. 2775), H5523 [12SE]
Laurel Springs, NJ: anniversary, E456• [15AP]
——— tribute to Laurel Springs School sixth grade class play commemorating anniversary of Laurel Springs, E511• [23AP]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (H. Res. 242), H3002 [3JN]
Macedonia: encourage Dept. of State to help resolve dispute with Greece over use of name and NATO membership, E837• [11JN]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), concur in Senate amendments (H. Res. 441), H8041 [12DE]
Medicare: reform, H1708 [20MR]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6075 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6129 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), motion to recommit, H6154 [2OC]
New Jersey: tribute to Armed Forces members killed in military action, E1103• [19JY]
NIH: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6129 [2OC]
NLRB: prohibit actions requiring quorum until quorum has been confirmed, constitutionality of certain appointments decided, or adjournment of current congressional session (H.R. 1120), H1964, H1965, H1966, H1967, H1968, H1969, H1970 [12AP]
——— prohibit actions requiring quorum until quorum has been confirmed, constitutionality of certain appointments decided, or adjournment of current congressional session (H.R. 1120), consideration (H. Res. 146), H1925 [11AP]
Parliamentary inquiry, H645 [26FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to offer current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), consideration (H. Res. 413), H7123 [15NO]
——— authorize health insurance issuers to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), motion to recommit, H7140, H7143 [15NO]
——— authorize State insurance commissioners to investigate and fine instances of arbitrary insurance cancellations and excessive or unjustified premium increases, H7140 [15NO]
——— delay implementation, H5997 [28SE]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2667), consideration (H. Res. 300), H4540 [17JY]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2667), motion to recommit, H4573 [17JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 2668), consideration (H. Res. 300), H4540 [17JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 2668), motion to recommit, H4575 [17JY]
——— implementation, H6232, H6267 [4OC]
——— prohibit employers from reducing insurance coverage for individuals and families who currently receive job-based health benefits, H4573 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement, H6046 [30SE]
——— protect consumers from premium increases and prohibit discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, H4575 [17JY]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2690, H2694 [16MY]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), consideration (H. Res. 215), H2676 [16MY]
Pennsauken, NJ: tribute to Phifer Middle School concert band, E280• [13MR]
POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any U.S. citizen who is detained in the U.S., H3538 [13JN]
Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (H.R. 890), H1378 [13MR]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, H4615 [18JY]
SEC: protect retail customers from differing standards of conduct for brokers and investment advisers and confusion from rule changes (H.R. 2374), H6863, H6867 [29OC]
South Jersey Football Coaches Association: tribute to Hall of Fame inductees, E1223• [2AU]
Taiwan: anniversary of the 228 incident, E227• [28FE]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6129 [2OC]
Tributes
Bertini, Marino, E1005• [28JN]
Cellucci, Salvatore A., E13701• [25SE]
Falter, Edwin, E958• [25JN]
Fulbrook, Frank, E1379• [26SE]
Glatfelter, Arthur, Jr., E1073• [17JY]
Lautenberg, Frank R., H3273• [11JN]
MacAdams, Tom, E473• [16AP]
McMahon, Margaret (Peggy), E1807• [5DE]
Redd, William H., E268• [12MR]
Spencer, Dan, E862• [14JN]
Strassler, Stephen, E522• [23AP]
Sullivan, Barry K., H7301 [20NO]
Williams, Robert F., E1694• [18NO]
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY, ME
Remarks in House
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA], E44 [22JA], E49 [23JA]
ANDY, GUS
Remarks in House
American Hellenic Institute: Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
ANDY’S DANDYS LLC
Articles and editorials
Richmond Bakery Cooks Up Job-Training Program and Successful Business, S6323 [10SE]
ANGELMAN SYNDROME FOUNDATION
Letters
Kids First Research Act, H7654 [11DE]
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to men’s and women’s track and field teams, H2446 [7MY]
ANGLIN, DAVE
Remarks in House
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1099 [19JY]
ANGULO NOVOA, ALEJANDRO
Remarks in Senate
Di logo Inter-Agencial en Colombia (consortium) Human Rights Lifelong Defender award recipient, S7570 [28OC]
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2224), H3014 [3JN]
Puppies: provide further protection (see S. 395), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 847), H700 [27FE]
Texts of
S. 395, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act, S944 [27FE]
ANIMALS see also National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife
Amendments
Research: improve sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees (S. 1561), S7684 [30OC]
Articles and editorials
Preferred Paths—Agency Recommends Against King Cove Road, S496 [7FE]
Bills and resolutions
African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
Agriculture: authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on certain Federal lands where livestock grazing is impractical (see H.R. 2201), H2955 [23MY]
——— provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 820), S3028 [25AP] (see H.R. 1731), H2349 [25AP]
Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see S. 1710), S8049 [14NO] (see H.R. 2066), H2838 [21MY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 395), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 847), H700 [27FE]
Armed Forces: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members and veterans (see H.R. 2847), H5172 [30JY]
——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 1550), S6886 [24SE] (see H.R. 3172), H5832 [25SE]
Asian Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (see H. Res. 220), H2774 [17MY]
Crime: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2224), H3014 [3JN]
——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 666), S2455 [8AP] (see H.R. 366), H278 [23JA]
——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H1356 [12MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 730), H546 [14FE]
——— provide for the conduct of activities to detect, and respond in a timely manner to, threats to animal health (see S. 859), S3091 [6MY]
——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (see H.R. 2074), H2838 [21MY]
Dept. of Energy: make transparent direct and indirect costs incurred by power marketing administrations for compliance with environmental laws impacting fish and wildlife conservation (see H.R. 2162), H2953 [23MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a program to assist in importation and care for abused, injured, or abandoned nonhuman primates (see H.R. 3556), H7310 [20NO]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 126), H31 [3JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 183), H51 [4JA]
——— improve provision of guide dogs to veterans blinded by a service-connected injury (see H.R. 3647), H7507 [4DE]
Education: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 2796), H4978 [23JY]
Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada (see H.R. 1819), H2393 [26AP]
——— allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see S. 847), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1818), H2393 [26AP]
——— save (see H.R. 576), H412 [6FE]
Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 19), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 1314), H1821 [21MR]
——— promote sustainable-use conservation and harmonize with Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (see H.R. 1866), H2484 [7MY]
EPA: prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see S. 1343), S5840 [23JY]
FDA: enhance reporting requirements pertaining to use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals (see H.R. 820), H658 [26FE]
——— improve ability to study use of antimicrobial drugs in food-producing animals (see S. 895), S3256 [8MY]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to generic new animal drugs (see H.R. 1408), H1856 [9AP]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs (see H.R. 1407), H1856 [9AP]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (see S. 622), S2026 [20MR]
Fish and fishing: reduce predation on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see H.R. 1308), H1821 [21MR]
Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 213), H52 [4JA]
Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1328), H1822 [21MR]
Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges (see S. 571), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1185), H1426 [14MR]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 2078), H2838 [21MY]
Health: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 541), S1710 [12MR]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 1518), H1956 [11AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3513), H7152 [15NO]
Kisatchie National Forest: prohibit restrictions on the use of dogs in deer hunting activities (see H.R. 542), H411 [6FE]
K–9 Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 116), H1396 [13MR]
Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1329), H1822 [21MR]
Morality and ethics: condemn practice of gassing stray cats and dogs (see H. Res. 433), H7567 [5DE]
——— disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 208), H2533 [8MY]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see S. 231), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 262), H168 [15JA]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 63), H455 [12FE]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S6753 [24SE]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 191), S5499 [27JN]
National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 68), H502 [13FE]
North American bison: designate as the national mammal of the U.S. (see H.R. 3400), H6952 [30OC]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1256), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 1150), H1425 [14MR]
Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see S. 258), S520 [7FE] (see H.R. 657), H500 [13FE]
Research: improve sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees (see S. 1561), S7063 [30SE]
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
Sports: improve integrity and safety of interstate horseracing (see S. 973), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 2012), H2716 [16MY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1335), S5800 [18JY] (see S. 1660), S7876 [6NO] (see H.R. 3197), H5883 [26SE] (see H.R. 3590), H7353 [21NO]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 170), S357 [29JA] (see H.R. 1825), H2404 [3MY]
Taxation: allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (see H.R. 2212), H2964 [24MY]
——— expand the types of livestock for which bonus depreciation is available (see S. 494), S1269 [7MR]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 553), S1785 [13MR] (see H.R. 1125), H1395 [13MR]
——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (see H.R. 998), H1318 [6MR]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1459), S6207 [1AU]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt from certain prohibitions on the importation of wildlife animals accidentally included in shipments of aquatic species produced in commercial aquaculture (see H.R. 3105), H5587 [17SE]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see S. 950), S3430 [14MY] (see S. 1171), S4521 [17JN] (see H.R. 1528), H1991 [12AP]
Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 1153), S4406 [12JN] (see H.R. 996), H1318 [6MR]
——— exempt certain snake species in the U.S. from removal (see H.R. 2158), H2953 [23MY]
——— prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 1381), S6023 [29JY] (see H.R. 1998), H2654 [15MY]
——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see S. 1463), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 2856), H5173 [30JY]
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council: establish Advisory Committee to advise Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting (see H.R. 2799), H4978 [23JY]
Wildlife refuges: issue a Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1384), H1824 [21MR]
Letters
Allegations of animal abuse by Dept. of Agriculture Wildlife Services program employee: Representatives DeFazio and Campbell, E277 [12MR]
——— Thomas J. Vilsack, Sec. of Agriculture, E277 [12MR]
Sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees improvement: Wayne Pacelle, Humane Society of the U.S. and Michael Markarian, Humane Society Legislative Fund (organization), H6966 [12NO]
Special rules for certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders: Alan C. Nelson, Dept. of Justice, S5240 [26JN]
——— Alan K. Simpson, S5240 [26JN]
——— Jane Oates, Dept. of Labor, S5240 [26JN]
——— Senator Enzi, S5240 [26JN]
Remarks in House
Aiken, SC: tribute to Dogwood Stable for Palace Malice (racehorse) winning Belmont Stakes, H3271 [11JN]
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): anniversary, E561 [26AP]
Armed Forces: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members and veterans (H.R. 2847), H5099 [30JY]
Blizzards: disaster assistance to South Dakota, H6350 [8OC], H6428 [9OC]
BLM: collaborate with Western States to prevent listing of sage-grouse as an endangered species, H7458 [4DE]
Bradenton, FL: birthday of South Florida Museum’s Snooty the Manatee, E772 [3JN]
Bradford County Humane Society: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) grant recipient, E562 [26AP]
Carteret County, NC: tribute to Carteret County Humane Society Animal Shelter, E1066 [16JY]
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora: tribute (H. Res. 220), E691 [17MY]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4358, H4359 [10JY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty, E1002 [28JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: allegations of animal abuse by Wildlife Services program employee, E277 [12MR]
——— discontinue National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, H3912, H3913 [19JN]
——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, H6350 [8OC], H6465 [10OC]
——— submit and provide access to a report on the animals killed under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services program (H.R. 2074), E713 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense: advise and assist Africans in suppressing illicit wildlife trade, H3560, H3561 [13JN]
——— Therapeutic Service Dog Training Program evaluation study funding, H4924 [23JY]
——— wildlife reserve ranger training and equipment funding to combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, H4912 [23JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility research facility construction funding, H3166–H3168 [5JN]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 126), H2993, H2994 [3JN]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H5185 [31JY]
Education: expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (H.R. 2796), E1119 [23JY]
EPA: release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, H1403 [14MR]
FDA: enhance reporting requirements pertaining to use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals (H.R. 820), H2991 [3JN]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (S. 622), H2984–H2993 [3JN], E829 [10JN]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (H.R. 1518), E441 [12AP]
Houston, TX: anniversary of George Bush Intercontinental Airport Rangers program, E1715 [20NO]
——— tribute to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, E324 [18MR]
Interstate commerce: prohibit States from enacting laws that place restrictions on means of production for agricultural goods sold within its borders but produced in other States, E1002 [28JN]
K–9 Veterans Day: observance, E243 [5MR]
Lacey Act: modify, H4991 [24JY]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week: observance, E178 [25FE], E245 [5MR]
Oregon Cattleman’s Association: anniversary, E917 [19JN]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Equine Science Showcase and Quarter Horse Sale, H2252 [24AP]
PetSmart, Inc.: tribute to partnership with Family Promise (organization) to assist homeless families with pets, H2416 [6MY]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (H.R. 1150), H2991, H2992 [3JN], H6623 [16OC], E299 [14MR]
Pheasants Forever (organization): anniversary, E175 [25FE]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Animal Shelter volunteers, E971 [26JN]
——— tribute to Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center volunteers, E972 [26JN]
Public lands: impact of shutdown on fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities, H6308–H6312 [5OC]
Research: improve sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees, H6963–H6967 [12NO]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course, H5033 [24JY]
Sports: recognize importance of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting and ensure continued opportunities for those activities, H3029 [4JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: impact of proposal to declare portions of the Sierra Nevada Mountains as critical habitat for certain species, H4603 [18JY]
——— permit King Cove Native Corp., land conveyance in exchange for construction of single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, H514 [14FE]
Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (H.R. 996), E248 [6MR]
Remarks in Senate
Africa: combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, S8043 [14NO]
Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 820), S3032 [25AP]
Arkansas State Championship Horse Show: anniversary, S6193 [1AU]
Blizzards: disaster assistance to South Dakota, S7341 [9OC], S7402 [11OC]
BLM: collaborate with Western States to prevent listing of sage-grouse as an endangered species, S2305 [22MR]
Courts: decision in U.S. v. Estate of E. Wayne Hage relative to grazing permits on Federal land, S5607 [10JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure farmers and ranchers are protected from market manipulation by large meatpacking corporations, S1768 [13MR]
——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7396, S7402 [11OC]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 126), S4024 [7JN], S4027 [10JN]
Endangered Species Act: affirm importance of State and Federal partnership to protect wildlife, S2265 [22MR]
EPA: prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers, S3751 [22MY]
——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (S. 1343), S5842 [23JY]
FDA: clarify regulation of animal drug compounding, S8071, S8072 [18NO]
——— reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs (S. 622), S3275 [8MY]
Food: allow States to require labels on any food, beverage, or other edible products sold that contain, or are produced with, a genetically engineered material, S3731, S3750 [22MY], S3796, S3797 [23MY]
Food industry: preserve safety and meat inspections at meatpacking plants, S1970 [20MR]
Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges (S. 571), S1859–S1861 [14MR]
Immigration: maintain special rules for certain nonimmigrants employed as sheepherders, S5239 [26JN]
National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 254), S6759 [24SE], S7634 [29OC]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 191), S5673 [11JY]
National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy: release, S2491 [9AP]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (S. 1256), S5503 [27JN]
Research: improve sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees (S. 1561), S7684, S7685 [30OC]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 1335), S5806 [18JY], S7911 [7NO]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 1660), S7911 [7NO]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (S. 170), S367 [29JA]
Taxation: provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (S. 553), S1789 [13MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: permit King Cove Native Corp., land conveyance in exchange for construction of single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, S493–S496 [7FE], S997 [28FE], S2543 [10AP]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (S. 1171), S4523 [17JN]
——— allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (S. 950), S9043 [19DE]
Reports filed
Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 126) (H. Rept. 113–77), H2773 [17MY]
FDA User Fee Programs Relating to New Animal Drugs and Generic New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 622), S2025 [20MR]
FDA User Fee Programs Relating to New Animal Drugs Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1407) (H. Rept. 113–188), H5395 [2AU]
Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 657) (H. Rept. 113–145), H4308 [9JY]
Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1818) (H. Rept. 113–202), H5475 [10SE]
Sanctuary System for Surplus Chimpanzees Improvement: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1561), S7673 [30OC]
Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1384) (H. Rept. 113–100), H3250 [6JN]
Statements
Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act: Several Organizations, S1790 [13MR]
Texts of
H.R. 126, Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act, H2993 [3JN]
S. 395, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act, S944 [27FE]
S. 571, Great Lakes Water Protection Act, S1860 [14MR]
S. 622, FDA reauthorization of user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, S3275–S3282 [8MY]
S. 622, FDA user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs reauthorization, H2984–H2991 [3JN]
S. 1561, sanctuary system for surplus chimpanzees improvement, S7685 [30OC]
S. Res. 191, National Day of the American Cowboy, S5506 [27JN]
S. Res. 254, National Bison Day, S6759 [24SE]
ANKENY, IA
Remarks in House
Barrett, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E53 [23JA]
Brown, Curtis: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E242 [5MR]
Ford, Chad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E398 [9AP]
Griffin, Thomas: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E752 [23MY]
ANN ARBOR, MI
Remarks in House
Willow Run Tea Party Caucus: tribute, E1544 [22OC]
Remarks in Senate
University of Michigan: tribute to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for use of high-resolution imaging and 3-D printing to treat a life-threatening condition, S4473 [13JN]
ANNALA, ELLEN K.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E238 [4MR]
ANNAN, JACK
Remarks in House
Progressive 15 (organization): Alumni of the Plains award recipient, E1632 [12NO]
ANNANDALE, NJ
Remarks in House
Immaculate Conception School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1808 [5DE]
ANNANDALE, VA
Remarks in House
Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept.: tribute to award recipients, E1749 [21NO]
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Remarks in Senate
U.S. Naval Academy: anniversary, S7385 [10OC]
ANNESS, ALBERT R.
Letters
President Harry S Truman inauguration, E1115 [23JY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1115 [23JY]
ANNISTON, AL
Remarks in House
Donoho School: anniversary, E1266 [9SE]
Eulaton Baptist Church: anniversary, E844 [11JN]
ANNMARIE FOUNDATION, INC.
Remarks in House
Cervenka, Robert F.: Price County, WI, Economic Development Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E657 [14MY]
ANNUAL NATIONAL CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 456), S1127 [5MR]
ANOUZLA, ALI
Articles and editorials
Morocco’s Royal Crackdown—By Jailing a Journalist, the Country’s Monarch Sends a Regrettable Message, E1428 [3OC]
ANSAR AL-SHARIA TERRORIST DESIGNATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3082), H5512 [11SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3082), H5479 [11SE]
ANTHEM INSURANCE CO., INC.
Letters
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation impact on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7093 [14NO]
ANTHONY, ENZO
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1559 [23OC]
ANTHONY, STEVEN J.
Reports filed
Nomination to Railroad Retirement Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S8975 [18DE]
ANTHONY, WALTER L., IV
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [23OC]
ANTHONY TELESCA FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E411 [10AP]
ANTHONY TIMBERLANDS, INC.
Remarks in House
Bearden, AK: tribute to addition of second shift at sawmill, H635 [26FE]
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
Remarks in House
New Jersey: tribute to Centennial Celebration honorees, E1369 [25SE]
ANTIDEFICIENCY ACT
Remarks in Senate
Iran-Contra Affair: violation, S3362 [13MY]
ANTIDEFICIENY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Federal agencies and departments: ensure all programs and activities continue during a Government shutdown that have funding derived from user fee revenue where funds are available (see H.R. 3288), H6545 [11OC]
ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Holder, Attorney General: impeach (see H. Res. 411), H7110 [14NO]
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Bills and resolutions
Stanford Financial Group: suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans relative to fraud (see S. Res. 10), S214 [23JA]
Texts of
S. Res. 10, suspend aid, cooperate with U.S. officials, transfer seized assets, make contributions to victims, and condition international loans to Antigua and Barbuda relative to Stanford Financial Group fraud, S225 [23JA]
ANTIOCH, CA
Remarks in House
Carter, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H5270 [1AU]
ANTIQUITIES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Monuments and memorials: place additional requirements on the establishment of national monuments (see H.R. 250), H168 [15JA]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 1495), H1955 [11AP]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Idaho except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 1439), H1857 [9AP]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Montana except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 1434), H1857 [9AP]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 472), S1229 [6MR] (see H.R. 432), H300 [29JA]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in New Mexico except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 1512), H1956 [11AP]
——— prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 758), H594 [15FE]
——— provide for State approval of national monuments (see H.R. 382), H280 [23JA]
——— require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see H.R. 2192), H2954 [23MY]
——— require congressional approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see S. 104), S213 [23JA]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (see H.R. 1459), H1908 [10AP]
Remarks in House
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: designate, H2035 [16AP]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (H.R. 758), H554 [15FE]
Reports filed
Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1459) (H. Rept. 113–221), H5801 [20SE]
ANTI-SELF-DESTRUCTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3213), H6011 [28SE]
ANTI-TERRORISM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1535), S6647 [19SE] (see H.R. 3143), H5766 [19SE]
ANTITRUST POLICY
Amendments
Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 42), S7799 [4NO]
Bills and resolutions
Economy: permit voluntary economic activity (see S. 1004), S3657 [21MY]
Insurance: prohibit anti-competitive activities and provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to U.S. antitrust laws (see H.R. 99), H30 [3JA]
——— restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 344), H222 [22JA] (see H.R. 743), H593 [15FE] (see H.R. 911), H815 [28FE]
Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1188), H1426 [14MR]
Political action committees: make antitrust laws applicable to political committees under the Federal Election Campaign Act established and administered by a separate segregated fund of a corporation (see H.R. 1113), H1394 [13MR]
Railroads: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads (see S. 638), S2146 [21MR]
Sports: decrease the frequency of sports blackouts and require the application of the antitrust laws to Major League Baseball (see S. 1721), S8100 [18NO] (see H.R. 3452), H6997 [12NO]
Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (see S. 42), S43 [22JA]
Remarks in House
Insurance: prohibit anti-competitive activities and provide that health insurance issuers and medical malpractice insurance issuers are subject to U.S. antitrust laws (H.R. 99), E9 [3JA]
Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (H.R. 1188), H5040–H5044 [24JY]
Sports: decrease the frequency of sports blackouts and require the application of the antitrust laws to Major League Baseball (H.R. 3452), H7062 [14NO]
Remarks in Senate
Economy: permit voluntary economic activity (S. 1004), S3698 [21MY], S3701 [22MY]
Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 42), S156 [22JA], S7799, S7800 [4NO], S7826 [5NO], S9043 [19DE]
Reports filed
Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 42), S7724 [31OC]
Texts of
S. 42, Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act, S156 [22JA], S7799 [4NO]
ANTON, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E138 [13FE]
ANTONAKOS, MELET AND FAMILY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5683 [15JY]
ANTONOVITCH, MICHAEL D.
Letters
Consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S1119 [5MR]
ANTWINE, JOSEPH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1760 [2DE]
ANWAR, JAVAID
Appointments
Commission on Long-Term Care, S477 [4FE]
AOL INC.
Remarks in House
National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, H3640–H3642 [14JN]
Remarks in Senate
National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4510 [17JN]
Snowden, Edward: fugitive status while seeking political asylum relative to disclosure of National Security Agency operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4995 [24JN]
APACHE CORP.
Remarks in House
Houston, TX: celebration of Arbor Day, E134 [13FE]
APEL, THERESE
Articles and editorials
Former MSU President Donald Zacharias’ Legacy One of Transformation, S1783 [13MR]
APEX, NC
Remarks in House
Peebles, Allie Muse: NAACP Raleigh-Apex, NC, chapter Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [25JY]
APLIN, ARCH (BEAVER)
Remarks in House
Buc-ee’s, Ltd.: tribute, E247 [6MR]
APOLLO LUNAR LANDING LEGACY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2617), E1033 [9JY]
APOPKA, FL
Remarks in House
Apopka Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E841 [11JN]
APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES HEALTH EMERGENCY (ACHE) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 526), H410 [6FE]
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4215 [8JY], H4246, H4247, H4250, H4255, H4256, H4257, H4260, H4261, H4262, H4263, H4265, H4269, H4270, H4272, H4273, H4274, H4275, H4276, H4277, H4278, H4279, H4280, H4281, H4282, H4283, H4284, H4286, H4288, H4298, H4299, H4300, H4302, H4305, H4307, H4310, H4311 [9JY], H4322, H4323, H4324, H4325, H4326, H4328, H4329, H4330, H4339, H4340, H4342, H4344, H4345, H4346, H4347, H4348, H4349, H4351, H4352, H4353, H4355, H4356, H4358, H4359, H4360, H4361, H4371 [10JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (H. Res. 288), H4228 [9JY]
Bills and resolutions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1245), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2609), H4212 [8JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H4212 [8JY]
Tennessee: add Hickman, Perry, and Wayne Counties, TN, to the Appalachian region (see S. 1646), S7829 [5NO] (see H.R. 67), H29 [3JA]
Motions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4262, H4278 [9JY], H4365 [10JY]
Remarks in House
Energy and water development: making appropriations, H5776 [20SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4231–H4308 [9JY], H4322–H4367 [10JY], H4515 [16JY], E1040 [10JY], E1048 [11JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (H. Res. 288), H4224–H4230 [9JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), motion to recommit, H4365, H4366 [10JY]
Funding, H4348, H4353–H4355 [10JY]
Remarks in Senate
Energy and water development: making appropriations, S7081 [1OC]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2609, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 113–144), H4212 [8JY]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2609) (H. Rept. 113–135), H4212 [8JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1245) (S. Rept. 113–47), S5497 [27JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4262, H4275, H4278 [9JY], H4356, H4362 [10JY]
Tables
Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4233–H4236 [9JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2609, energy and water development appropriations, H4224 [9JY]
APPLE INC.
Remarks in House
National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, H3640–H3642 [14JN]
Remarks in Senate
National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4510 [17JN]
Snowden, Edward: fugitive status while seeking political asylum relative to disclosure of National Security Agency operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4995 [24JN]
APPLETON, WI
Remarks in House
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.: anniversary, E1045 [11JY]
APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tokyo Electron Limited: merger with Applied Materials, Inc., and move to the Netherlands, S7662 [30OC]
APPROPRIATIONS see also Budget—U.S.
Addresses
Government Shutdown Impact on Disaster Assistance to Colorado: Vice President Biden, H6059 [1OC]
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3787, H3850, H3855, H3856, H3857, H3859, H3860, H3862, H3863, H3864, H3866, H3867, H3868, H3870, H3872, H3875, H3876, H3883, H3884, H3885, H3886, H3887, H3888, H3890, H3891, H3893, H3894, H3895, H3896, H3897, H3898, H3900, H3901, H3902, H3903, H3905, H3906, H3907, H3911, H3912, H3913, H3914, H3915, H3916, H3917, H3918, H3919, H3920, H3922, H3924, H3925 [19JN], H3933, H3947, H3953, H3955, H3957 [20JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3719 [18JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6512 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3592, S3617, S3618, S3619, S3620, S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3626, S3627, S3628, S3629 [20MY], S3636, S3637, S3641, S3665, S3666, S3667, S3668, S3669, S3671, S3672, S3674, S3675, S3676, S3677, S3678, S3679, S3680, S3681, S3682, S3683, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3690, S3691, S3692, S3693, S3695, S3697 [21MY], S3713, S3716, S3717, S3727, S3749, S3768, S3769, S3770, S3771, S3772, S3773, S3774, S3775, S3776, S3777, S3780, S3781, S3782, S3785, S3786, S3787 [22MY], S3805, S3817, S3819, S3866, S3867, S3868, S3869, S3870, S3871, S3872, S3873, S3874 [23MY], S3900, S3901, S3909, S3910, S3911, S3912 [3JN], S3962, S3963 [4JN], S3965, S3966, S3967, S3968 [5JN], S3989 [6JN]
——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7712 [12DE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4055 [26JN]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6131 [2OC]
Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (H.R. 3273), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6380 [8OC]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), S1053 [28FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), S1036 [28FE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), H372 [5FE], H383, H384, H388, H389 [6FE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), consideration (H. Res. 48), H362 [5FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2038, S2039, S2040 [20MR], S2130, S2131, S2169, S2170, S2171, S2172, S2173, S2174, S2175, S2176, S2177, S2184, S2185, S2186, S2187, S2188, S2189, S2190, S2191, S2192, S2193, S2194, S2195, S2196, S2197, S2198, S2199, S2200, S2201, S2202, S2203, S2204, S2205, S2206, S2207, S2208, S2209, S2210, S2219, S2220, S2221, S2222, S2223, S2224, S2225, S2226, S2227, S2228, S2229, S2230, S2231 [21MR], S2267, S2268, S2269, S2270, S2271, S2272, S2273, S2278, S2279, S2280, S2281, S2282, S2283, S2284, S2285, S2288, S2292, S2296, S2297, S2301, S2302, S2304, S2305, S2307, S2308, S2309, S2310, S2311, S2312, S2313, S2343, S2344, S2345, S2346, S2347, S2348, S2349, S2350, S2351, S2352, S2353, S2354, S2355, S2356, S2357, S2358, S2359, S2360, S2361, S2362, S2363, S2364, S2365, S2366, S2367, S2368, S2369 [22MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), S7543 [16OC], H1654, H1664, H1671, H1682, H1695 [20MR]
Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 64), S1093 [4MR], S1104 [5MR]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), S6968 [26SE]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 59), S6760, S6881, S6882, S6894, S6895, S6897, S6898 [24SE], S6963, S6965, S6966, S6967, S6968 [26SE], S8816, S8821 [15DE], S8850, S8851, S8852, S8853, S8854, S8858, S8859, S8861 [16DE], H5768 [19SE], H5985, H5987, H5988 [28SE], H6031, H6033 [30SE], H8054, H8055 [12DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 438), H7712 [12DE]
——— making (H.R. 933), S1598 [11MR], S1714, S1715 [12MR], S1724, S1769, S1774, S1795, S1796, S1797, S1798, S1817, S1818, S1819, S1820, S1821, S1822 [13MR], S1829, S1837, S1840, S1843, S1863, S1864, S1865, S1866, S1867, S1868, S1869, S1870, S1871 [14MR], S1909, S1910 [18MR], S1976, S1985, S1986 [20MR], H1725 [21MR], E351 [21MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), consideration (H. Res. 99), H995 [6MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3382, H3520, H3522, H3523, H3524, H3526, H3527, H3528, H3529, H3530, H3532, H3533, H3535, H3537, H3539, H3542, H3543, H3544, H3553, H3555, H3556, H3557, H3558, H3559, H3562, H3563, H3566, H3567, H3568, H3569, H3570, H3571, H3572, H3574, H3575, H3576, H3577, H3578, H3579, H3580, H3581, H3582, H3583, H3585, H3586, H3587, H3588 [13JN], H3595, H3596, H3600, H3601, H3603, H3605, H3606, H3607, H3608, H3615, H3616, H3620, H3623 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), consideration (H. Res. 260), H3380 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8008, S8009, S8010 [13NO], S8057, S8058, S8059, S8060, S8061, S8062, S8063, S8064, S8065, S8066, S8067, S8068 [14NO], S8094, S8104, S8109, S8110, S8111, S8112, S8113, S8114, S8115, S8116, S8122, S8123, S8124, S8125, S8126, S8127, S8128, S8129, S8130, S8131, S8132 [18NO], S8169, S8180, S8181, S8202, S8203, S8204, S8207, S8208, S8209, S8211, S8212, S8213, S8214, S8215, S8216, S8217, S8218, S8219, S8220, S8221, S8222, S8223, S8224, S8225, S8226, S8227, S8229, S8230, S8231, S8233, S8234, S8235, S8236, S8237, S8239, S8240, S8241, S8242, S8244, S8245, S8249, S8250, S8251, S8252, S8253, S8254, S8259, S8260, S8261, S8262, S8263, S8265, S8266, S8267, S8268, S8269, S8270, S8271, S8272, S8275, S8277, S8278, S8279, S8283, S8284, S8285, S8286, S8287, S8288, S8289 [19NO], S8371, S8372, S8373, S8374, S8375, S8376, S8377, S8378, S8379, S8380, S8381, S8382, S8384, S8385, S8391, S8392, S8393, S8394, S8395, S8396, S8397, S8398, S8399, S8400, S8401, S8402, S8403, S8404, S8405, S8406, S8407, S8408, S8409 [20NO], S8469, S8472, S8474, S8475, S8476, S8477, S8478, S8479, S8480, S8484, S8485, S8486, S8487, S8490, S8491, S8492, S8493, S8494, S8495, S8496, S8500, S8501, S8502, S8503, S8505, S8506, S8507, S8511, S8512, S8513, S8516, S8520, S8521, S8522, S8523, S8524, S8525, S8526, S8527 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4908, H4909, H4910, H4911, H4912, H4913, H4914, H4915, H4916, H4917, H4918, H4919, H4920, H4921, H4922, H4924, H4925, H4926, H4927, H4928, H4929, H4936, H4937, H4938, H4940, H4941, H4943, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4948, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4953, H4961, H4962, H4963, H4964, H4965, H4966, H4967, H4968, H4969, H4970, H4971, H4972, H4973, H4974, H4975 [23JY], H5007, H5009, H5010, H5011, H5012, H5013, H5014, H5015, H5017, H5021, H5023 [24JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4875 [23JY]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (H. Con. Res. 58), S7387, S7388 [10OC], H6642 [16OC]
Dept. of Education: making continuing appropriations for Impact Aid Program (H.J. Res. 83), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4629, H4679, H4680, H4693, H4694, H4696, H4697, H4705, H4706, H4707, H4708, H4710, H4717, H4718, H4720 [18JY], H4731, H4732, H4734, H4736, H4738 [19JY]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
Dept. of HHS: making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), S948 [27FE], H823 [4MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3098 [4JN], H3132, H3133, H3135, H3136, H3137, H3138, H3139, H3140, H3142, H3146, H3147, H3149, H3150, H3157, H3158, H3166, H3170, H3178, H3179, H3180, H3182, H3184, H3190, H3191, H3192, H3193, H3194, H3196, H3197, H3198, H3205, H3206, H3207, H3208, H3212, H3213, H3214, H3217 [5JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3040 [4JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3016, H3017 [3JN], H3057, H3058, H3061, H3063, H3064, H3065, H3067, H3072, H3073, H3074, H3075, H3077, H3078, H3079, H3080, H3097, H3098 [4JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3040 [4JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4727 [18JY], H5093 [26JY], H5117, H5123, H5124, H5125, H5126, H5128, H5129, H5130, H5132, H5134, H5135, H5136, H5152, H5153, H5154, H5157, H5158, H5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5168, H5176, H5177 [30JY], H5263 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4875 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), S5822, S5843, S5844, S5847, S5848 [23JY], S5857, S5858, S5861, S5916, S5917, S5918, S5919, S5920, S5921, S5922 [24JY], S5937, S5942, S5943, S5972, S5974, S5975, S5976, S5977 [25JY], S6025, S6026 [29JY], S6080, S6081 [30JY], S6086, S6136, S6137 [31JY], S6241 [1AU]
District of Columbia: making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6131 [2OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4215 [8JY], H4246, H4247, H4250, H4255, H4256, H4257, H4260, H4261, H4262, H4263, H4265, H4269, H4270, H4272, H4273, H4274, H4275, H4276, H4277, H4278, H4279, H4280, H4281, H4282, H4283, H4284, H4286, H4288, H4298, H4299, H4300, H4302, H4305, H4307, H4310, H4311 [9JY], H4322, H4323, H4324, H4325, H4326, H4328, H4329, H4330, H4339, H4340, H4342, H4344, H4345, H4346, H4347, H4348, H4349, H4351, H4352, H4353, H4355, H4356, H4358, H4359, H4360, H4361, H4371 [10JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (H. Res. 288), H4228 [9JY]
FAA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6380 [8OC]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
Federal employees: making continuing appropriations for salaries and related expenses of excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown (H.J. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6380 [8OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
FEMA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S180, S183 [22JA], S295 [24JA], S320 [28JA], H56 [4JA], H121, H125, H128, H136, H137, H139, H140, H141, H143, H144, H145 [15JA]
Intelligence services: making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6131 [2OC]
National Weather Service: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 82), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
Native Americans: making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), H6578 [14OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6251, H6253 [4OC]
NIH: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6131 [2OC]
Public debt: disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (H.J. Res. 99), consideration (H. Res. 391), H6848 [29OC]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), H2546 [9MY]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), consideration (H. Res. 202), H2501 [8MY]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), S7386 [10OC]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1526), H5733, H5748, H5749, H5750, H5752, H5754 [19SE]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6131 [2OC]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), S528, S529, S530, S550, S551, S553, S554 [7FE], S574, S575, S576 [11FE], S601, S610, S611 [12FE], H753 [28FE]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), consideration (H. Res. 83), H682 [27FE]
Analyses
Bipartisan Budget Act (H.J. Res. 59), H8066–H8073 [12DE]
——— Provisions Within the Committee on Rules (House) Jurisdiction, H7703 [12DE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations, H6049 [30SE]
——— H.R. 2642, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC]
——— H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6557 [12OC]
——— S. Con. Res. 8, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S7560 [16OC], H6641 [16OC]
Articles and editorials
Afghanistan War Must End Immediately, H6832 [29OC]
Barbara Mikulski’s Fight—Protecting Appropriations, S8042 [14NO]
Budget Cuts, Minus the Inconvenience, S2910 [24AP]
Business, Labor and Nonprofits Demand That Shutdown End ‘‘Immediately’’, S7425 [12OC]
California, on Brink of Recovery, Braces for Setback on Federal Aid, H1311 [6MR]
Call Karzai’s Bluff, H7694 [12DE]
Cancer Clinics Are Turning Away Thousands of Medicare Patients—Blame the Sequester, H2318 [25AP]
Congress Must Help Eliminate Hunger, H5718 [19SE]
Courts and the Shutdown, S7218 [5OC]
Economists See Deficit Emphasis as Impeding Recovery, H2549 [9MY]
Endless Afghanistan? US-Afghan Agreement Would Keep Troops in Place and Funds Flowing, Perhaps Indefinitely (excerpt), H7257 [20NO]
Essential Workers—Those Dedicated To Serving the Public Deserve More Than a Brief Message of Thanks, S7174 [4OC]
Federal Budget Crisis Months in the Planning, S7253–S7255 [7OC]
Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Threaten ‘Old Florida’ Communities, E1554 [23OC]
Food Stamps Do Work, H3101 [5JN]
Fund Government, Then Negotiate (excerpt), S7296 [8OC], S7391 [11OC], S7460 [14OC]
‘Gestapo’ Tactics Meet Senior Citizens at Yellowstone, S7329 [9OC]
GOP’s Self-Defeating ‘Defunding’ Strategy, S6616 [19SE], S6985 [27SE]
Government Shutdown Jeopardizes WIC Program, H6269 [4OC]
Happy Deficit Day, Uncle Sam, H5930 [28SE]
House Leadership Proposes Outspending Senate in Farm Bill, H4391 [11JY]
How the House Budget Would Boost the Economy, H1705 [20MR]
How the Sequester Threatens the U.S. Legal System, S2450 [8AP]
Lawmakers’ Sequestration Double-Talk, H2252 [24AP]
Let’s Renew VAWA Today, H798 [28FE]
Let’s Unify Around Commonsense Solutions To Reopen the Government and Avoid Default, H6625 [16OC]
Long Goodbye in Afghanistan, H7694 [12DE]
Obama’s Claim That Non-Budget Items Have ‘‘Never’’ Been Attached to the Debt Ceiling, S7004 [27SE]
On the Edge of Poverty, at the Center of a Debate on Food Stamps, H5682 [19SE]
Power of 218—If House Republicans Can’t Hold Together, They Have No Leverage at All, S6984 [27SE]
Sequestration Budget Cuts Would Be Across-the-Board in Houston, County, H5784 [20SE]
Sequestration Forces Food Pantry Closure, H2317 [25AP]
Sequestration Threatens American Justice, S1079 [4MR]
7 Not-So-Essential Things Still Operating During the Slimdown, H6533 [11OC]
Shamed in Edina for Using Food Stamps, H5718 [19SE]
Shutdown’s Forgotten Victims—Government Contractors, S7457 [14OC]
Story of Our Time, E636 [9MY]
Time To Act in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
Tired of Pulling the Load? Time for a Producers’ Strike, S7219 [5OC]
2013 Government Shutdown Could Hit Millions of Vets, VA Chief Says, H6475 [10OC]
Unproductive Shutdown, S7119 [2OC]
When Debt Is a Sound Investment, H4241 [9JY]
Who Shut Down the Federal Government?, S7317 [9OC]
Why a Government Shutdown Could Be Pricey Proposition, H5940 [28SE]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 1122), H1395 [13MR]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see S. 946), S3430 [14MY] (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
Agriculture: express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (see H. Res. 182), H2351 [25AP]
——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (see S. 141), S284 [24JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs (see S. 10), S42 [22JA] (see S. 954), S3430 [14MY] (see H.R. 1947), H2574 [13MY] (see H.R. 2498), H4037 [25JN] (see H.R. 2642), H4369 [10JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (see H. Res. 266), H3686 [17JN] (see H. Res. 269), H3759 (see H. Res. 271), H3758 [18JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see H. Res. 379), H6545 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (see H. Res. 378), H6545 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (see H. Res. 380), H6544 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (see H. Res. 295), H4369 [10JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 361), H5882 [26SE]
——— temporarily extend certain programs (see H.R. 3695), H7687 [11DE]
——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), consideration (see H. Res. 438), H7687 [11DE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1244), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2410), H3758 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
Air Force: make competitive grants to support research and development, education, and training to produce a bio-based aviation fuel for use by the Air Force (see H.R. 3125), H5654 [18SE]
America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see S. 1151), S4405 [12JN] (see H.R. 3721), H8107 [12DE]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to continue support of Army and Air National Guard under cooperative agreements (see H.R. 3291), H6568 [12OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian and contractor personnel, Coast Guard, and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3232), H6174 [2OC] (see H.R. 3246), H6289 [4OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian personnel and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3241), H6223 [3OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown or if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 3217), H6011 [28SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (see S. 171), S357 [29JA] (see S. 1541, 1543), S6753 [24SE] (see H.R. 3187), H5882 [26SE] (see H.R. 3210), H6011 [28SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), consideration (see H. Res. 366), H6011 [28SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 3175), H5832 [25SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3230), H6174 [2OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H6173 [2OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen who are appointed as Navy Reserve midshipmen continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see S. 1568), S7271 [7OC] (see H.R. 3285), H6544 [11OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3274), H6411 [8OC]
——— authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 2377), H3652 [14JN]
——— ensure allowances of members covered by Pay Our Military Act include Dept. of Defense military tuition assistance programs (see H.R. 3275), H6411 [8OC]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see S. 1872, 1880), S9052 [19DE] (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE] (see H.R. 3808), H8131 [23DE]
——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 383), H280 [23JA]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (see H.J. Res. 91), H6411 [8OC]
——— preserve tuition assistance programs for members by rescinding unobligated amounts for foreign assistance to Egypt (see H.R. 1039), H1330 [11MR]
——— prohibit assistance to Pakistan until tuition assistance programs for members are fully funded (see H.R. 1253), H1630 [19MR]
——— prohibit Federal funding for use against Syria absent express prior statutory authorization from Congress or an attack or imminent attack on the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 58), H5434 [9SE]
——— provide for enhanced reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve members for certain travel expenses (see S. 378), S813 [25FE]
——— provide for the continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 3026), H5397 [2AU]
——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 3352), H6827 [28OC]
——— require continuation of tuition assistance programs for members for the remainder of the fiscal year (see S. 614), S1950 [19MR] (see H.R. 1265), H1630 [19MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1856; S. Res. 323), S8976 [18DE] (see H.R. 3787), H8124 (see H.R. 3790, 3792, 3794, 3797, 3798, 3801), H8125 [19DE] (see H.R. 3804, 3807), H8131 [23DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see S. 1844), S8913 [17DE] (see H.R. 3793), H8125 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 1869), S9051 [19DE] (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Asian Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
ATF: repeal certain appropriations riders that limit ability to administer Federal firearms laws (see H.R. 1728), H2349 [25AP]
Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (see H.R. 3273), H6411 [8OC]
——— establish (H.R. 3273), consideration (see H. Res. 373), H6411 [8OC]
Bridges: increase percentage of funds set aside for off-system bridges (see S. 1504), S6446 [12SE]
Budget: alleviate the sequester through offsets from restricting use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 3666), H7566 [5DE]
——— balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 547), S1785 [13MR] (see S. 1436), S6206 [1AU] (see H.R. 1202), H1427 [14MR]
——— cancel sequester for security-related functions through offsets by reducing Medicare payments, agricultural subsidies, and Federal retirement, and applying the chained consumer price index (see H.R. 3639), H7445 [3DE]
——— cancel the sequester for the revised security category and provide for a revised spending plan for the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 804), H626 [25FE]
——— clarify that the standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act, Securities Investor Protection Corp., and Public Accounting Oversight Board funding is not subject to the sequester (see S. 1780), S8565 [9DE]
——— constitutional amendment to require a balanced budget and that each agency and department’s funding is justified (see H.J. Res. 36), H1427 [14MR]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 1), S43 [22JA] (see S.J. Res. 6), S358 [29JA] (see S.J. Res. 7), S708 [13FE] (see S.J. Res. 20), S5667 [11JY] (see H.J. Res. 1, 2, 4, 5), H32 (see H.J. Res. 6, 11), H33 [3JA] (see H.J. Res. 17), H170 [15JA] (see H.J. Res. 24), H413 [6FE] (see H.J. Res. 35), H1427 [14MR] (see H.J. Res. 38), H1992 [12AP] (see H.J. Res. 49), H3653 [14JN]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (see H.J. Res. 18), H177 [18JA]
——— constitutional amendment to require two-thirds votes in the House and Senate to increase the statutory limit on the public debt (see H.J. Res. 57), H5344 [1AU]
——— delay sequestration (see H.R. 607), H431 [8FE]
——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations and require budget estimates to be compared with the prior year’s level (see S. 185), S400 [30JA]
——— eliminate Dept. of Defense sequestration for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and sequester such eliminated sums over a period of fiscal years 2015 through 2021 (see H.R. 857), H701 [27FE]
——— eliminate requirement that the President submit a budget to the Congress each year (see H.R. 372), H279 [23JA]
——— eliminate sequestration (see H.R. 900), H814 [28FE]
——— ensure effective control over the congressional budget process (see S. 280), S657 [12FE]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 554), S1785 [13MR] (see H.R. 879), H813 [28FE]
——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1762), H2351 [25AP] (see H.R. 1869), H2532 [8MY] (see H.R. 3059), H5399 [2AU]
——— establish joint resolutions on the budget (see H.R. 1868), H2532 [8MY]
——— establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 1870), H2532 [8MY]
——— exempt certain payments to States from sequestration (see S. 1676), S7927 [7NO]
——— exempt Dept. of HUD public and Indian housing programs from sequestration (see H.R. 2695), H4522 [16JY]
——— exempt NIH from current fiscal year sequestration and reduce the sequestration by the amount of the exemption (see H.R. 729), H546 [14FE]
——— exempt 9/11 Health and Compensation Programs from sequestration (see S. 377), S813 [25FE] (see H.R. 811), H627 [25FE]
——— exempt the Crime Victims Fund from sequestration (see H.R. 2238), H3094 [4JN]
——— exempt the Dept. of Defense from reduction under any order issued to carry out a sequestration (see H.R. 773), H595 [15FE]
——— improve accuracy and transparency of the Federal budget process (see H.R. 1654), H2158 [18AP]
——— increase long-term fiscal accountability of direct spending legislation (see H.R. 2518), H4078 [26JN]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see H.R. 1872), H2532 [8MY]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (see S. 388), S871 [26FE]
——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and freeze pay for Members of Congress when there is a Federal deficit (see S. 263), S520 [7FE] (see H.R. 593), H430 [8FE]
——— prohibit consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution (see H. Res. 424), H7310 [20NO]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 29), S42 [22JA] (see H.R. 1164), H1425 [14MR]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (H.R. 1164), consideration (see H. Res. 372), H6289 [4OC]
——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process (see H.R. 1270), H1630 [19MR]
——— provide for supplemental estimates of certain revenue bills or joint resolutions that incorporate the macroeconomic effects of that measure (see H.R. 1475), H1909 [10AP]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt a portion of civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts covering personnel who have served in the Armed Forces from sequestration (see H.R. 2614), H4212 [8JY]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts from sequestration (see H.R. 2613), H4212 [8JY]
——— reduce deficit (see H.R. 3146), H5766 [19SE]
——— reduce Federal spending (see H.R. 37), H28 [3JA]
——— reduce the deficit and protect important programs by ending tax loopholes (see S. 268), S589 [11FE]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (see H.R. 1871), H2532 [8MY]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (see H.R. 699), H545 [14FE]
——— repeal sequestration, reduce discretionary spending limits, and suspend statutory debt ceiling limit (see H.R. 849), H700 [27FE]
——— repeal sequestration while achieving balance in deficit reduction between revenue and cuts and between non-defense and defense cuts and invest in job creation (see H.R. 505), H370 [5FE]
——— replace current fiscal year sequestration (see S. 18), S943 [27FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (see S. 16), S943 [27FE] (see S. 799), S2960 [24AP]
——— replace the sequester by eliminating tax loopholes (see S. 277, 278), S590 [11FE]
——— require Federal agencies and departments to submit plans that reflect a 5 percent reduction from the amount proposed for such establishments in the President’s budget submission (see H.R. 1457), H1908 [10AP]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (see H.R. 444), H315 [1FE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), consideration (see H. Res. 48), H341 [4FE]
——— require the President to submit a budget to Congress listing current fiscal year spending levels for proposed programs and separate amounts for proposed spending increases (see S. 1314), S5755 [17JY] (see S. 1321), S5799 [18JY] (see H.R. 2686), H4483 [11JY]
——— require the President to submit with the budget an estimate of the deficit using generally accepted accounting principles and CBO to submit the same with its report (see H.R. 476), H341 [4FE]
——— rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see S. 692), S2564 [10AP] (see H.R. 282), H169 [15JA]
——— restore Indian Health Service funding reduced under any order issued to carry out a sequestration (see H.R. 1371), H1824 [21MR]
——— restore sequestered budgetary resources (see H.R. 2060), H2803 [20MY]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (see S. Con. Res. 8), S1892 [18MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (see S. Con. Res. 14), S2845 [22AP] (see H. Con. Res. 25), H1547 [15MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), consideration (see H. Res. 122), H1567 [18MR]
——— suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending (see S. 788), S2896 [23AP]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see S. 184), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 1874), H2532 [8MY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 92), H6453 [9OC]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: reauthorize (see S. 1077), S3844 [23MY] (see H.R. 3139), H5765 [19SE]
Children and youth: establish and implement concussion management guidelines for school-aged children (see S. 1516), S6597 [18SE] (see H.R. 3113), H5588 [17SE]
——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H370 [5FE]
Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (see S.J. Res. 24), S7386 [10OC]
Commission on Government Transformation: establish (see H.R. 2675), H4483 [11JY]
Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 49), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 241), S6647 [19SE]
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 47), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 230), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 42), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 232), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 44), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 224), S6446 [12SE]
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 51), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 244), S6647 [19SE]
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 55), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 231), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 45), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 236), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on Finance (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 59), S944 [27FE] (see S. Res. 249), S6647 [19SE]
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 40), S813 [25FE] (see S. Res. 237), S6597 [18SE]
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 38), S813 [25FE] (see S. Res. 238), S6597 [18SE]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on review of funding for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan (see S. Res. 158), S3845 [23MY]
——— authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 54), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 234), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 52), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 239), S6597 [18SE]
Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 50), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 245), S6647 [19SE]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 43), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 229), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 39), S813 [25FE] (see S. Res. 235), S6519 [17SE]
Committee on the Budget (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 53), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 250), S6647 [19SE]
Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 119), H1548 [15MR]
Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 46), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 92), S2454 [8AP] (see S. Res. 223), S6446 [12SE]
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 48), S871 [26FE] (see S. Res. 233), S6519 [17SE] (see S. Res. 243), S6647 [19SE]
Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 115), H1396 [13MR]
——— authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 115), consideration (see H. Res. 122), H1567 [18MR]
Committees of the Senate: authorize reporting of funding resolutions (see S. Res. 58), S944 [27FE] (see S. Res. 228), S6519 [17SE]
——— authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 64), S1012 [28FE] (see S. Res. 253), S6753 [24SE]
Congress: prohibit earmarks (see S. 126), S284 [24JA]
——— refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action on non-germane legislative matters (see H. Res. 375), H6492 [10OC]
——— require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see S. 1664), S7927 [7NO] (see H.R. 2113), H2911 [22MY]
——— restrict adjournments unless the House involved has passed a budget resolution and provided funding for the Government for the entire fiscal year (see H. Con. Res. 9), H222 [22JA]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 1348), S5840 [23JY]
Continuing: making (see S.J. Res. 23), S7140 [2OC] (see H.R. 933), H948 [4MR] (see H.R. 3213), H6011 [28SE] (see H.R. 3247, 3248, 3249, 3250, 3251, 3252, 3253, 3254, 3255, 3256, 3257, 3258), H6321 [5OC] (see H.J. Res. 59), H5476 [10SE] (see H.J. Res. 62), H5547 [12SE] (see H.J. Res. 65), H5833 [25SE] (see H.J. Res. 66), H5921 [27SE] (see H.J. Res. 67, 69), H6052 [30SE] (see H.J. Res. 100), H6954 [30OC]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration (see H. Res. 352), H5654 [18SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 366), H6011 [28SE] (see H. Res. 367), H6051 [30SE] (see H. Res. 438), H7687 [11DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 72), H8109 [12DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), request conference with the Senate (see H. Res. 368), H6051 [30SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 62), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 54), H5553 [16SE]
——— making (H.R. 933), consideration (see H. Res. 99), H980 [5MR]
Corp. for Travel Promotion: extend funding (see H.R. 2626), H4213 [8JY]
Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 136), H32 [3JA]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see S. 407), S1011 [28FE] (see H.R. 1149), H1425 [14MR]
CPSC: making continuing appropriations for the Office of Compliance and Field Operations projects and activities (see H.J. Res. 86), H6223 [3OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to implement a work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants (see H.R. 3055), H5399 [2AU]
——— allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending (see H.R. 2038), H2717 [16MY]
——— carry out employment and training pilot projects to reduce dependency and increase work efforts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1929), H2568 [9MY]
——— improve access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by reducing administrative requirements and award grants to establish a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program (see H.R. 208), H52 [4JA]
——— improve and extend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 458), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 1510), H1956 [11AP]
——— improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 762), S2797 [18AP] (see H.R. 1657), H2158 [18AP]
——— limit maximum amount of crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC, repeal direct payments for certain commodities, and prohibit payments to Brazilian Cotton Institute (see H.R. 1644), H2158 [18AP]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (see H.J. Res. 74), H6174 [2OC] (see H.J. Res. 75), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H815 [28FE]
——— permit providers of eligible food purchasing and delivery services to be approved as retail food stores that accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 2404), H3687 [17JN]
——— prevent cash payments to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with such benefits (see H.R. 228), H84 [14JA]
——— prohibit partnerships with foreign governments to promote enrollment in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and terminate Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initiative with Mexico (see H.R. 1882), H2533 [8MY]
——— reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program (see H.R. 1273), H1630 [19MR]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (see H.R. 3102), H5553 [16SE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5653 [18SE]
——— repeal authority to make performance-based bonus payments to States for recruiting additional people to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1182), H1426 [14MR]
——— repeal denial of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility of ex-offenders (see H.R. 197), H52 [4JA]
——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see H.R. 1355), H1823 [21MR]
——— require retail food stores to report detailed information on food items purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits and the Dept. to publish such information (see H.R. 1752), H2350 [25AP]
——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Dept. (see H.R. 2384), H3652 [14JN]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize appropriations for the SelectUSA Initiative (see S. 1608), S7615 [29OC] (see H.R. 1413), H1856 [9AP]
——— authorize appropriations to establish public-private partnerships under the International Trade Administration Market Development Cooperator Program (see S. 1748), S8361 [20NO] (see H.R. 1420), H1856 [9AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1034), S3843 [23MY] (see S. 1197), S4792 [20JN] (see H.R. 1960), H2602 [14MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), consideration (see H. Res. 256), H3286 [11JN] (see H. Res. 260), H3355 [12JN]
——— grant authority to transfer funding under a continuing resolution (see H.R. 810), H627 [25FE]
——— making appropriations (see S. 444), S1088 [4MR] (see S. 1429), S6206 [1AU] (see H.R. 2397), H3686 [17JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H4856 [22JY]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (see H. Con. Res. 58), H6322 [5OC]
——— provide, for purposes of mitigating the effects of a sequestration, with transfer authority relative to amounts made available to the Dept. in future fiscal years (see H.R. 2883), H5260 [31JY]
——— provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 1510), S6518 [17SE] (see H.R. 3184), H5882 [26SE]
——— reduce budget sequestration cuts for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 but implement such cuts over the duration of sequestration (see S. 1841), S8913 [17DE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 1506), H1956 [11AP]
——— report the long-term costs of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 1238), H1567 [18MR]
——— reprogram amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see H.R. 1481), H1909 [10AP]
——— rescind amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see S. 680), S2501 [9AP]
——— terminate or retire certain aircraft and ship programs (see H.R. 1361), H1823 [21MR]
Dept. of Education: allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see S. 756), S2749 [17AP]
——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see S. 1210), S4793 [20JN] (see H.R. 2456), H3988 [20JN]
——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (see H.R. 866), H701 [27FE]
——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten programs and programs to support infants and toddlers (see S. 502), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1368), H1823 [21MR]
——— award grants to States to establish voluntary prekindergarten programs to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten (see S. 322), S708 [13FE]
——— award grants to States to pay the Federal share of carrying out full-day prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 3778), H8117 [16DE]
——— ensure States receive a certain percentage of funding for career and technical education assistance grants (see H.R. 3028), H5397 [2AU]
——— establish Federal-State partnerships to increase higher education funding and need-based student financial aid (see S. 1874), S9052 [19DE]
——— establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 1875), H2532 [8MY]
——— fund directed development projects through Advanced Research Projects Agency-Education Program to support breakthroughs in teaching and learning (see H.R. 700), H545 [14FE]
——— increase percentage of low-income student assistance funding reserved for outlying areas and the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 403), H280 [23JA]
——— making continuing appropriations for Impact Aid Program (see H.J. Res. 83), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Impact Aid Program (H.J. Res. 83), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— prohibit use of funds relative to multistate academic content standards (see H.R. 3339), H6774 [24OC]
——— provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2308), H3286 [11JN]
——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (see S. 1127), S4058 [10JN] (see H.R. 2515), H4078 [26JN]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (see H.R. 5), H3250 [6JN]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 303), H4597 [17JY]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for fossil energy research and development (see H.J. Res. 96), H6604 [15OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (see H.J. Res. 76), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Environmental Management (see H.J. Res. 81), H6223 [3OC]
——— require reports on acquisitions by certain foreign persons of companies receiving U.S. research and development funding (see H.R. 221), H84 [14JA]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 3528), H7187 [18NO]
——— authorize additional funding for the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (see S. 144), S284 [24JA]
——— authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (see S. 1570), S7386 [10OC] (see H.R. 3229), H6102 [1OC]
——— eliminate the prerequisite of direct appropriations relative to collection of health data and modify standards for measuring sexual orientation and gender identity (see S. 989), S3614 [20MY]
——— establish a grant program to recruit, train, deploy, and professionally support psychiatric physicians in Indian health programs (see H.R. 2037), H2717 [16MY]
——— extend authorization of appropriations for operational grants under the School-Based Health Centers Program (see H.R. 2632), H4308 [9JY]
——— extend hold harmless provisions of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program pending reauthorization of the overall program (see H.R. 2699), H4523 [16JY]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (see H.J. Res. 84), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— making supplemental appropriations for awarding grants to States to promote universal access to trauma care services provided by trauma centers and trauma-related physician specialties (see H.R. 2660), H4482 [11JY]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 1086), S3905 [3JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 242), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 307), H176 [18JA]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1417), S6206 [1AU] (see H.R. 1281), H1718 [20MR]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see S. 1719), S8100 [18NO] (see H.R. 3527), H7187 [18NO]
——— reauthorize Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Payment Program (see S. 1759), S8457 [21NO]
——— use unobligated amounts from Health Insurance Reform Implementation Fund to pay for military death gratuities and funeral and related travel and housing expenses during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3289), H6545 [11OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 2217), H3014 [3JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (see H. Res. 243), H3014 [3JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), return to House (see H. Res. 255), H3287 [11JN]
——— 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]
——— prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H369 [5FE]
——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see S. 1812), S8771 [12DE] (see H.R. 3753), H8108 [12DE]
Dept. of HUD: increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services (see H.R. 1758), H2351 [25AP]
Dept. of Justice: appropriate funds necessary for law enforcement, crime prevention, and victim services programs during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3231), H6174 [2OC]
——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 2585), H4174 [28JN]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 933), S3371 [13MY] (see H.R. 988), H1318 [6MR]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 1799), S8667 [11DE] (see H.R. 3706), H7687 [11DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 751), H594 [15FE]
——— 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]
——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 822), S3028 [25AP]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System (see S. 80), S213 [23JA] (see H.R. 354), H278 [23JA]
——— provide definitions of terms and services for community-based gang intervention to ensure funding for such intervention is utilized in a cost-effective manner and agencies are held accountable (see H.R. 2669), H4482 [11JY]
——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see H.R. 3388), H6951 [30OC]
——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (see H.R. 2370), H3591 [13JN]
——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (see H.R. 2976), H5344 [1AU]
——— reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2264), H3215 [5JN]
Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training (see S. 1227), S5264 [26JN] (see H.R. 3617), H7354 [21NO]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (see H.J. Res. 93), H6492 [10OC]
——— provide grants to States for on-the-job training programs for adults in economically disadvantaged areas (see H.R. 3524), H7187 [18NO]
Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2848), H5173 [30JY]
——— authorize the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative focusing on peace and nonviolence in global conflict resolution (see H.R. 1710), H2297 [24AP]
——— authorize the transfer of certain funds to improve security at U.S. embassies and other diplomatic facilities worldwide (see S. 227), S469 [4FE]
——— limit foreign countries from constructing satellite positioning and ground monitoring stations within the U.S. (see H.R. 3603), H7354 [21NO]
——— prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 2245), H3094 [4JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1372), S5968 [25JY] (see H.R. 2855), H5172 [30JY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize payment of funds relative to the agreement with TVA, North Carolina, and Swain County, NC, on the non-construction of the North Shore Road (see H.R. 3806), H8131 [23DE]
——— enter into agreements with States to allow continued operation of certain facilities and programs which would cease operating during a Federal Government shutdown (see H.R. 3311), H6767 [23OC]
——— establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see H.R. 644), H500 [13FE]
——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 715), S2589 [11AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: authorize States to use assistance provided under the Hardest Hit Fund program to demolish blighted structures (see S. 1122), S4058 [10JN] (see H.R. 655), H500 [13FE]
——— ensure Social Security benefits are paid, prioritize payments when the U.S. is unable to issue new obligations due to the debt ceiling, and address lapse in funding for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1970), H2602 [14MY]
——— reimburse States that use State funds to operate national parks during the Government shutdown (see S. 1572), S7500 [15OC] (see H.R. 3286), H6544 [11OC]
Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (see H.R. 2428), H3927 [19JN]
——— establish an Emergency Transportation Safety Fund (see S. 911), S3326 [9MY]
——— improve contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses for authorized highway and transit projects (see H.R. 2906), H5341 [1AU]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 1124), H1395 [13MR]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program and set aside certain funding for smaller cities (see H.R. 2944), H5343 [1AU]
——— obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events (see S. 1560), S7063 [30SE] (see H.R. 3174), H5832 [25SE]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP] (see S. 818), S3028 (see S. 853), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1765), H2390 [26AP]
——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (see H.R. 1419), H1856 [9AP]
——— reauthorize Projects of National and Regional Significance program to fund high-cost surface transportation projects (see S. 823), S3028 [25AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify treatment of administrative expenses during sequestration (see H.R. 3181), H5832 [25SE]
——— extend homeless veterans reintegration programs (see H.R. 2150), H2953 [23MY]
——— improve programs and services for homeless veterans (see S. 825), S3028 [25AP]
——— make certain grants to assist nursing homes for veterans located on tribal lands (see H.R. 2941), H5343 [1AU]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts (see S. 932), S3371 [13MY] (see H.R. 813), H627 [25FE]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts and include mental health professionals in training programs (see S. 1155), S4406 [12JN] (see H.R. 3499), H7110 [14NO]
——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and assistance to U.S. Paralympics, Inc. (see S. 695), S2564 [10AP] (see H.R. 1402), H1836 [25MR]
——— submit to Congress a Future-Years Veterans Program and a quadrennial veterans review and establish a Chief Strategy Officer (see H.R. 2704), H4597 [17JY]
——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (see S. 1042), S3843 [23MY] (see H.R. 3477), H7051 [13NO]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 2216), H3013 [3JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), consideration (see H. Res. 243), H3014 [3JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1284), S5667 [11JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see S. 1750), S8361 [20NO] (see H.R. 3661), H7566 [5DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1243), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2610), H4212 [8JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H4856 [22JY]
Disasters: reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (see H.R. 2132), H2952 [23MY]
District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money (see H.R. 345), H222 [22JA]
——— make local funds available at the beginning of the fiscal year at the rate of operations provided under the local budget act if the regular appropriation bill has not yet become law (see H.R. 1196), H1427 [14MR]
——— make local funds available during any portion of the fiscal year at the rate of operations provided under the local budget act if the regular appropriation bill has not yet become law (see S. 1571), S7430 [12OC] (see H.R. 3100), H5546 [12SE]
——— making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (see H.J. Res. 71), H6102 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H6173 [2OC]
——— permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use if neither an appropriations bill or continuing resolution for the District becomes law (see H.R. 2793), H4978 [23JY]
Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 887), H814 [28FE]
Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 2674), H4483 [11JY]
——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (see S. 11), S871 [26FE]
——— require a jobs score for each spending bill considered in Congress (see S. 1835), S8913 [17DE] (see H.R. 3592), H7353 [21NO]
Education: authorize appropriations to recruit, hire, and train new classroom paraprofessionals in order to improve educational achievement for children (see H.R. 209), H52 [4JA]
Employment: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for emergency job creation (see H.R. 545), H411 [6FE]
——— 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]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1245), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2609), H4212 [8JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H4212 [8JY]
EPA: prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 621), H454 [12FE]
——— rescind funds made available if certain deadlines are not met (see S. 318), S708 [13FE]
Essex National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 1186), S4673 [19JN] (see H.R. 2568), H4143 [27JN]
E3—Economy, Energy, and Environment—A Sustainable Growth Strategy (Government initiative): evaluate and authorize continuation of activities (see H.R. 2873), H5259 [31JY]
Eximbank: abolish (see S. 1102), S3987 [6JN] (see H.R. 2263), H3215 [5JN]
FAA: eliminate application of budget sequestration to funds associated with the operation of air traffic control towers (see H.R. 1766), H2390 [26AP]
——— exempt from reduction under any order issued to carry out a sequestration (see S. 817), S3028 [25AP]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 90), H6411 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (see H. Res. 373), H6411 [8OC]
——— modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H1857 [9AP]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (see H.R. 2591), H4174 [28JN]
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]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 77), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ (see H.R. 2071), H2838 [21MY]
Federal agencies and departments: allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order (see S. 465), S1127 [5MR] (see S. 1017), S3761 [22MY] (see H.R. 816), H627 [25FE]
——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs (see H.R. 504), H370 [5FE] (see H.R. 2514), H4078 [26JN]
——— create an expedited procedure to enact GAO recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication (see S. 1231), S5264 [26JN] (see H.R. 2506), H4078 [26JN]
——— ensure all programs and activities continue during a Government shutdown that have funding derived from user fee revenue where funds are available (see H.R. 3288), H6545 [11OC]
——— 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]
——— modify the Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recover of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 3555), H7309 [20NO]
——— prohibit the revocation or withholding of Federal funds to programs whose participants carry out voluntary religious activities (see S. 1279), S5667 [11JY] (see H.R. 2926), H5342 [1AU]
——— reduce discretionary budget authority of any agency if financial statement for previous fiscal year does not receive a qualified or unqualified audit opinion by an independent auditor (see H.R. 559), H412 [6FE]
——— reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 1999), H2654 [15MY]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see S. 994), S3657 [21MY] (see H.R. 2061), H2838 [21MY]
——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 283), H169 [15JA]
——— require zero-based budgeting (see H.R. 239), H84 [14JA]
——— rescind certain excess conference costs from any agency that overspends on conferences (see H.R. 859), H701 [27FE]
——— rescind funds provided to certain agencies if improper payment rate for certain programs has increased from the previous year (see H.R. 3644), H7446 [3DE]
——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 643), S2146 [21MR]
Federal aid programs: require State governments to submit fiscal accounting reports as a condition to the receipt of Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 2198), H2954 [23MY]
Federal employees: clarify that furloughed Federal employees who receive back pay may not also receive unemployment compensation for the same time period (see H.R. 3447), H6997 [12NO]
——— end the defined benefit portion of the Federal Employee Retirement System for any individual hired after a certain date (see S. 1678), S7951 [12NO]
——— making continuing appropriations for on-time compensation of all Federal employees and certain military personnel during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3271), H6343 [7OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for salaries and related expenses of excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown (see H.J. Res. 89), H6411 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for salaries and related expenses of excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown (H.J. Res. 89), consideration (see H. Res. 373), H6411 [8OC]
——— prohibit the use of Federal funds for real property or a project or program named for an individual currently serving as a Member of Congress or President of the U.S. (see H.R. 1826), H2404 [3MY]
——— 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] (see H.R. 1594), H2123 [17AP]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see S. 1567), S7101 [1OC] (see H.R. 3223), H6052 [30SE] (see H.R. 3235), H6174 [2OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees as a result of sequestration (see H.R. 3744), H8108 [12DE]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— provide that all employees shall be excepted from furlough during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3290), H6545 [11OC]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see S. 368), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 2068), H2838 [21MY]
Federal-State relations: provide for the compensation of furloughed State or local government employees (see H.R. 3235), H6174 [2OC]
FEMA: allow monthly installment payments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program, cap the annual cost of flood insurance, and phase-in premium increases (see H.R. 3312), H6767 [23OC]
——— authorize appropriations for the Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 1534), H1991 [12AP]
——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 1791), H2391 [26AP]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6901 [29OC]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until end of review of all rate maps and Corps of Engineers certification that maps include completed flood control projects (see H.R. 3380), H6951 [30OC]
——— delay increases in premium rates for certain properties and allow monthly installments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program and increase funding for affordability study (see H.R. 3693), H7687 [11DE]
——— improve the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 996), S3657 [21MY] (see H.R. 2199), H2955 [23MY]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 85), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
——— reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 3300), H6674 [22OC]
——— reauthorize the predisaster hazard mitigation program (see H.R. 3282), H6492 [10OC]
——— reform the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3013), H5397 [2AU]
——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 41), H28 [3JA]
——— terminate National Flood Insurance Program and related mandatory purchase and compliance requirements (see H.R. 1194), H1427 [14MR]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see S. 1371), S5968 [25JY] (see H.R. 2786), H4978 [23JY]
Firearms: provide that any executive action infringing on the Second Amendment has no force or effect and prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes (see S. 82), S213 [23JA] (see H.R. 410), H281 [23JA]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S9052 [19DE]
FRS: bring the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 450), H315 [1FE] (see H.R. 3192), H5883 [26SE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau without a constitutionally confirmed Director (see S. 190), S438 [31JA]
——— replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission, bring the Bureau into the regular appropriations process, and provide for a safety and soundness check (see S. 205), S438 [31JA]
Government: appropriate such funds necessary to ensure certain important functions of the Government continue during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3166), H5802 [20SE]
——— establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 625), S2026 [20MR]
——— make across-the-board rescissions in discretionary spending (see H.R. 1013), H1319 [6MR]
——— prohibit Members of Congress, President, and Vice-President from receiving pay during a Government shutdown or when the U.S. cannot satisfy obligations because public debt ceiling has been reached (see H.R. 3234), H6174 [2OC]
——— prohibit Members of Congress, President, Vice-President, and executive department heads from receiving pay and prioritize payments to seniors, military, and veterans during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 3152), H5766 [19SE]
——— prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see S. 55), S43 [22JA]
——— provide for continuing operations in a fiscally responsible manner (see S. 83), S213 [23JA]
——— require greater accountability in spending in direct spending programs (see H.R. 1873), H2532 [8MY]
Government Transformation Commission: establish (see S. 1297), S5708 [16JY]
Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1328), H1822 [21MR]
GSA: repeal requirement to sell Plum Island, NY, and allow for the transfer to another Federal agency or entity to protect environmental and recreational benefits (see S. 1303), S5708 [16JY] (see H.R. 2691), H4522 [16JY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 218), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 335), H221 [22JA]
——— ensure that receipts are fully spent on U.S. ports and harbors (see H. Res. 236), H2955 [23MY]
Health: improve healthcare-related tax-preferred savings accounts, create a framework for portable health coverage, and reauthorize the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (see H.R. 2688), H4488 [15JY]
——— provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 2433), H3927 [19JN]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2247 [23AP]
——— prohibit operation of an exercise facility for Members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3276), H6411 [8OC]
——— require that excess amounts from Members’ official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 106), H31 [3JA] (see H.R. 496), H370 [5FE]
House Rules: prohibit consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country (see H. Res. 88), H702 [27FE]
——— reinstate ‘‘Gephardt rule’’ setting debt ceiling automatically at level projected by concurrent budget resolution (see H. Res. 11), H33 [3JA]
——— require that any extension of debt ceiling only be considered in a stand-alone bill (see H. Res. 12), H33 [3JA]
——— require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans’ affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 13), H33 [3JA]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 361), H5882 [26SE]
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 1138), S4212 [11JN] (see H.R. 2407), H3758 [18JN]
Hurricanes: improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 219), H84 [14JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 152), H50 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (see H. Res. 23), H84 [14JA]
Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2264), H3215 [5JN]
Independent Government Waste Reduction Board: establish (see H.R. 530), H410 [6FE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 108), S214 [23JA]
——— limit penalties to a State that does not meet its maintenance of effort level of funding to a one-time penalty (see S. 1095), S3955 [4JN] (see H.R. 2246), H3094 [4JN]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1681), S7951 [12NO] (see H.R. 3381), H6951 [30OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (see H.J. Res. 78), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
IRS: prohibit transfer or reprogramming of discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 2345), H3356 [12JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1283), S5667 [11JY] (see H.R. 2792), H4978 [23JY]
LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 835), H659 [26FE]
Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act: authorize additional projects and activities (see H.R. 832), H659 [26FE]
Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1329), H1822 [21MR]
Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for territories (see H.R. 79), H30 [3JA]
——— increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1264), H1630 [19MR]
——— increase required State match for newly eligible individuals and apply savings against sequestration reductions (see H.R. 3667), H7566 [5DE]
——— redistribute Federal funds that would otherwise be made available to States that do not provide for Medicaid expansion to States electing to provide those benefits (see H.R. 467), H341 [4FE]
Members of Congress: make matching contributions to Thrift Savings Fund contingent on Congress completing action on budget resolution reducing the deficit (see H.R. 143), H32 [3JA]
——— prohibit disbursement of funds for salaries and expenses and require salaries to be held in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 397), H280 [23JA]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 124), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 310), H176 [18JA]
——— provide for rates of pay to be adjusted as a function of changes in Government spending (see H.R. 284), H169 [15JA]
——— reduce a portion of salaries for failure to adopt a concurrent budget resolution which does not provide for a balanced budget (see H.R. 522), H410 [6FE]
——— reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3160), H5801 [20SE] (see H.R. 3236), H6174 [2OC]
——— require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (see S. 436), S1088 [4MR] (see H.R. 1478), H1909 [10AP]
——— require salaries to be held in escrow if all regular appropriations bills for a fiscal year have not been enacted by the beginning of the fiscal year (see H.R. 308), H176 [18JA]
——— suspend salary and deem Members as ‘‘non-essential’’ employees during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3215), H6011 [28SE]
——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3224), H6052 [30SE]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 162), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 401), H280 [23JA]
Military Selective Service Act: deauthorize except during a Presidentially-declared national emergency (see H.R. 978), H1317 [6MR]
NASA: authorize programs (see S. 1317), S5755 [17JY] (see H.R. 2616), H4212 [8JY] (see H.R. 2687), H4488 [15JY]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 94), H6604 [15OC]
National Archives and Records Administration: repeal the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (see H.R. 256), H168 [15JA]
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative: reauthorize and update grants to address problems of individuals who experience trauma and violence related stress (see S. 380), S871 [26FE]
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: adopt recommended reforms to reduce spending and make the Federal Government more efficient (see H.R. 243), H85 [14JA]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 51), S43 [22JA] (see H.R. 263), H169 [15JA]
National Guard: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3237), H6174 [2OC]
——— codify the National Guard State Partnership Program regarding the funding sources for and purposes of the program and specifying certain limitations on the use of such funding (see H.R. 641), H499 [13FE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 87), H6223 [3OC]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (see H.R. 2431), H3927 [19JN]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 70), H6102 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H6173 [2OC]
National Public Radio: prohibit Federal funding and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content (see H.R. 2597), H4174 [28JN]
National security: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that the Armed Forces and Federal civilian personnel critical to national security continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3214), H6011 [28SE]
——— 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]
——— make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 56, 57, 58, 59), H29 [3JA]
National Weather Service: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 82), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 82), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 1786), H2391 [26AP]
National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 2763), H4825 [19JY]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1352), S5907 [24JY]
Native Americans: establish a demonstration program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see H.R. 3418), H6953 [30OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (see H.J. Res. 80), H6223 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), consideration (see H. Res. 371), H6223 [3OC]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 969), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 1291), H1718 [20MR]
New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 797), S2960 [24AP]
NIH: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 73), H6174 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H6173 [2OC]
——— making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 1301), H1719 [20MR] (see H.R. 2811), H5050 [24JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations by closing a corporate jet depreciation tax loophole (see H.R. 3336), H6768 [23OC]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 1724), H2349 [25AP] (see H.R. 2019), H2716 [16MY]
——— reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (see H.R. 594), H431 [8FE]
NIST: reauthorize the competitive grant program within the Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology program (see H.R. 1418), H1856 [9AP]
NLRB: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities without a constitutionally confirmed board (see S. 190), S438 [31JA]
NOAA: making supplemental appropriations for fisheries disasters (see H.R. 1445), H1857 [9AP] (see H.R. 1753), H2350 [25AP]
North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 741), S2684 [16AP] (see H.R. 2208), H2955 [23MY]
NRC: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 95), H6604 [15OC]
Obama, President: use funds allocated for trip to Africa to compensate Federal employees furloughed due to sequestration (see H. Res. 275), H4038 [25JN]
Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor: reauthorize (see S. 1339), S5840 [23JY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S7063 [30SE]
——— reauthorize and improve (see S. 1028), S3843 [23MY]
OMB: establish expedited procedures for congressional consideration of ‘‘Cuts, Consolidations, and Savings’’ report (see H.R. 1715), H2298 [24AP]
——— report to Congress how amounts could be transferred within Federal agencies and departments to avoid furloughs or reductions in force (see H.R. 950), H981 [5MR]
——— rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see S. 379), S871 [26FE] (see H.R. 828), H658 [26FE]
Patent and Trademark Office: provide for permanent funding (see H.R. 3349), H6827 [28OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H1319 [6MR]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see S. 1292), S5667 [11JY] (see H.R. 2682), H4483 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement under any continuing appropriations legislation (see H. Res. 333), H5399 [2AU]
Pennsylvania: reauthorize Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, and Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area (see S. 1157), S4481 [13JN] (see H.R. 2360), H3590 [13JN]
Political campaigns: prohibit entities from using Federal funds to contribute to political campaigns or participate in lobbying activities (see H.R. 3480), H7051 [13NO]
Public debt: apply debt ceiling only to debt held by the public and adjust debt ceiling for increases in the gross domestic product (see H.R. 3148), H5766 [19SE]
——— constitutional amendment prohibiting the Government from increasing debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of each House of Congress (see H.J. Res. 9), H33 [3JA]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (see S.J. Res. 26), S7574 [28OC] (see H.J. Res. 99), H6828 [28OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (H.J. Res. 99), consideration (see H. Res. 391), H6827 [28OC]
——— eliminate statutory ceiling and place limitations on the purposes for which public debt may be issued (see H.R. 290), H170 [15JA]
——— establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt ceiling unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 326), H221 [22JA]
——— establish a timely and expeditious process for voting on the statutory debt ceiling (see S. 57), S43 [22JA]
——— establish debt stabilization process requiring negotiated budget compromise when debt grows faster than the economy (see H.R. 3149), H5766 [19SE]
——— increase debt ceiling by a certain amount upon adoption by Congress of a balanced budget constitutional amendment and by an additional amount upon ratification by the States (see H.R. 371), H279 [23JA] (see H.R. 443), H315 [1FE]
——— increase debt ceiling only upon submission to the States for ratification a proposed constitutional amendment to balance the Federal budget or limit Federal spending (see H.R. 355), H278 [23JA]
——— prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt ceiling is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces and civilian employees serving in combat zones (see H.R. 342), H222 [22JA]
——— prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see S. 46), S43 [22JA] (see S. 81), S213 [23JA] (see H.R. 149), H32 [3JA] (see H.R. 247), H85 [14JA]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public and payment of Social Security benefits in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see S. 92), S213 [23JA]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H627 [25FE] (see H.R. 3296), H6643 [16OC]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), consideration (see H. Res. 202), H2483 [7MY]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached and require the sale of Federal assets (see H.R. 3052), H5399 [2AU]
——— 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]
——— provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see S. 1598), S7615 [29OC] (see H.R. 3372), H6901 [29OC]
——— provide authority to increase the debt ceiling when an Act of Congress provides budget authority or reduces revenues (see H.R. 103), H31 [3JA]
——— provide for an expedited process for increasing the statutory public debt ceiling (see H.R. 319), H176 [18JA]
——— provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased by permitting the Dept. of the Treasury to increase the debt ceiling unless blocked by a supermajority of Congress (see H.R. 233), H84 [14JA]
——— provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased by permitting the Dept. of the Treasury to increase the debt ceiling unless blocked by a supermajority of Congress (H.R. 233), consideration (see H. Res. 376), H6492 [10OC]
——— provide that the President shall submit to Congress a report detailing the priority of Federal spending if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 1231), H1548 [15MR]
——— reform the public debt ceiling (see H.R. 3293), H6604 [15OC]
——— require Dept. of the Treasury reports to Congress on status of the debt, deficit reduction proposals, and impact of debt ceiling increase prior to potential debt ceiling increases (see H.R. 3579), H7353 [21NO]
——— require that any debt ceiling increase be balanced by equal spending cuts (see S. 43), S43 [22JA]
——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see S. Res. 8), S214 [23JA] (see H. Res. 360), H5883 [26SE]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (see S. 1569), S7308 [8OC] (see H.R. 3213), H6011 [28SE] (see H.R. 3259, 3260, 3261, 3262, 3263, 3264, 3265, 3266), H6321 (see H.R. 3267, 3268, 3269, 3270), H6322 [5OC] (see H.R. 3284), H6492 [10OC]
Public lands: suspend net Federal land acquisitions by the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior unless the Federal budget is balanced in the year of purchase (see H.R. 1021), H1320 [6MR]
Public welfare programs: modify Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program State maintenance of effort requirement (see H.R. 3151), H5766 [19SE]
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor: redesignate as Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor (see S. 702), S2564 [10AP] (see H.R. 1471), H1909 [10AP]
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund: extend authorization period for certain uses of funds (see H.R. 1822), H2400 [30AP]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2943), H5343 [1AU]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1329), S5800 [18JY] (see H.R. 2787), H4978 [23JY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1690), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 3465), H7050 [13NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1526), H1990 [12AP]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1526), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5653 [18SE]
Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see S. Res. 110), S2960 [24AP]
Solar energy: authorize microenterprise assistance for renewable energy projects in developing countries (see H.R. 3307), H6675 [22OC]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 475), S1229 [6MR] (see H.R. 1008), H1319 [6MR]
Syria: express that the President is prohibited from initiating war without express congressional authorization and appropriation of funds for such war (see H. Con. Res. 40), H3989 [20JN]
——— prohibit Federal funding to conduct military or paramilitary operations absent express prior statutory authorization from Congress (see H.R. 2501), H4038 [25JN]
——— prohibit Federal funding to provide military assistance to any armed combatants absent express prior statutory authorization from Congress (see H.R. 2432), H3927 [19JN]
——— prohibit Federal funding to provide military assistance to opposition forces (see H.R. 2503), H4038 [25JN]
——— restrict funds relative to escalating U.S. military involvement in Syria (see H.R. 2492, 2494), H4037 [25JN] (see H.R. 2507), H4078 [26JN]
Taxation: prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (see S. 118), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 94), H30 [3JA]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 898), H814 [28FE]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions until the U.N. formally retracts the Goldstone report on the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinians (see S. 95), S213 [23JA]
——— prohibit U.S. voluntary contributions to the regular budget or any agency (see H.R. 3277), H6411 [8OC]
——— provide for an accounting of total U.S. contributions (see S. 978), S3569 [16MY] (see S. 988), S3614 [20MY] (see H.R. 2099), H2910 [22MY]
U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking: establish (see S. 121), S214 [23JA]
U.S. service academies: making continuing appropriations for operations (see H.J. Res. 88), H6289 [4OC]
Unemployment: eliminate application of sequestration to benefits (see H.R. 2177), H2954 [23MY]
Veterans: appropriate funds necessary for benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 1564), S7063 [30SE] (see H.R. 3225), H6102 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (see H.J. Res. 72), H6102 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H6173 [2OC]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 5), S42 (see S. 47), S43 [22JA] (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), consideration (see H. Res. 83), H658 [26FE]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 1877), H2532 [8MY]
Water Desalination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 745), H593 [15FE]
Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 970), S3569 [16MY]
Wildfires: express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters (see H. Res. 279), H4079 [26JN]
Cloture motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), motion to proceed, S849 [26FE], S991 [28FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), motion to proceed, S927 [27FE], S991 [28FE]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 59), S6882 [24SE], S6991 [27SE], S8816 [15DE], S8872 [17DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), motion to proceed, S6680 [23SE], S6843 [24SE]
——— making (H.R. 933), S1782 [13MR], S1882 [18MR], S1987 [20MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), motion to proceed, S1703 [12MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8350 [20NO], S8440 [21NO]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), motion to proceed, S8027 [14NO], S8092 [18NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S6051 [30JY], S6155 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5817 [23JY]
Public debt: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), motion to proceed, S7385 [10OC], S7425 [12OC]
Commentaries
Government shutdown relative to budget process: Donna Rusinski, E1530 [16OC]
Cost Estimates
Full Faith and Credit Act (H.R. 807): CBO, H2545 [9MY]
E-mails
FAA furloughs, S2993 [25AP]
Government shutdown impact on Border Patrol: Stu Harris, National Border Patrol Council, H6273 [4OC]
Government shutdown relative to budget process, H6281, H6284 [4OC], H6580 [14OC]
Guidance from OPM to Federal agencies for shutdown contingency planning, S2883 [23AP]
Explanations
Continuing Appropriations (H.R. 933), S1287–S1588 [11MR], S1743–S1752 [13MR]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction, H7894–H8037 [12DE]
$1.5 Trillion Tax Hike in the Senate Democrats’ FY2014 Budget, S2118 [21MR]
Letters
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: several agriculture organizations, S3975 [6JN]
Allow transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S., but clarify that detainees do not gain any additional legal rights and can not be released in the U.S.: Families for Peaceful Tomorrows (organization), S8173 [19NO]
Alzheimer’s disease research funding: Michael Ellenbogen, E498 [18AP]
Armed Forces death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members: Repesentative Jackson Lee, H6433 [9OC]
Budget deficit: Representative Reed, H7632 [11DE]
Consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs: Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles, CA, County Board of Supervisors, S1119 [5MR]
Continuing appropriations: Senator Reid, S7124 [2OC]
——— several Representatives, H6375 [8OC]
Continuing appropriations and debt ceiling: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5690 [19SE]
Corps of Engineers contracting with private sector surveying and mapping firms: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, H6747 [23OC]
——— Edward Wytkind, AFL–CIO, H6747 [23OC]
——— Gregory J. Junemann, International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, H6747 [23OC]
Cut Unjustified Tax (CUT) Loopholes Act: several public interest organizations, S2115 [21MR]
Decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable: Juana Majel Dixon and Terri Henry, National Congress of American Indians, S584 [11FE]
——— Mark Mitchell, Pueblo of Tesuque, S489 [7FE], H750 [28FE]
——— Michael Nash, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, S490 [7FE], H751 [28FE]
——— National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S584 [11FE]
——— Stacy Dixon, Susanville Indian Rancheria, S490 [7FE], H751, H785 [28FE]
——— Tex (Red Tipped Arrow) Hall, Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, S490 [7FE], H749 [28FE]
——— Tom Wooten, Samish Indian Nation, S489 [7FE]
Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act: Mary Kusler, National Education Association, H6394 [8OC]
Dept. of Agriculture convening of a small business review panel to consider the economic impact of regulations on small businesses: Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, H3922 [19JN]
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding: Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, H3778 [19JN]
——— Deval Patrick, Governor of Massachusetts, H3780 [19JN]
——— several organizations, H3783 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Frank J. Grass, National Guard, S8960 [18DE]
——— James F. Amos, Marine Corps, S8959 [18DE]
——— Jonathan W. Greenert, Navy, S8959 [18DE]
——— Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force, S8959 [18DE]
——— Martin E. Dempsey, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S8549 [9DE], S8959 [18DE]
——— Raymond T. Odierno, Army, S8959 [18DE]
——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E872 [14JN]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E873 [14JN]
——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), E881 [14JN]
——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E873 [14JN]
——— Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E872 [14JN]
——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E880 [14JN]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E871 [14JN]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E881 [14JN]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E881 [14JN]
——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), E872, E873, E880, E881, E882 [14JN]
——— Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), E881 [14JN]
——— Representative Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E880 [14JN]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E872 [14JN]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E873 [14JN]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E880 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dept. of State, S1919 [19MR]
——— Italian Ministry of Defense and German Federal Ministry of Defense, S1919 [19MR]
——— Leon E. Panetta, Dept. of Defense, S1920 [19MR]
——— Peter Ammon, German Ambassador to the U.S., and Claudio Bisogniero, Italian Ambassador to the U.S., S1919 [19MR]
Dept. of Defense procurement and sustainment contracts for Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters: several Members of Congress, S7643 [30OC]
——— several Senators, S7642 [30OC]
Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: Alliance for Biosecurity, H833 [4MR]
——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H833 [4MR]
——— several health organizations, H199 [22JA]
——— several public health organizations, H834 [4MR]
——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H834 [4MR]
——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H833 [4MR]
Dept. of HUD Community Development Block Grant Program funding: several Representatives, H4868 [23JY]
Dept. of Justice elimination of duplicative Violence Against Women Act grant programs: National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S612 [12FE]
——— William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S612 [12FE]
Dept. of Justice grant funds to States and local governments that do not test for sexually transmitted diseases for persons indicted on sexual assault charges: National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S613 [12FE]
East Coast missile defense shield funding: J.D. Syring and Richard P. Formica, Dept. of Defense, H4922 [23JY]
——— Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), H4922 [23JY]
Effects of achieving a balanced budget: Steve Harrison, S920 [27FE]
Eliminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requirement to maintain a certain detention bed occupancy level: several immigration and human rights organizations, H3143 [5JN]
EPA employee furloughs: Heriberto León, E884 [17JN]
FDA continuing appropriations: several organizations, H6330 [7OC]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Andrew Moylan, R Street Institute, H4469 [11JY]
——— Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H4385, H4467 [11JY], H6515 [11OC]
——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E934 [20JN]
——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E935 [20JN]
——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E934 [20JN]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E935 [20JN]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E934, E935 [20JN]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E934 [20JN]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E935 [20JN]
——— Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union, H4468 [11JY], H6515 [11OC]
——— Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), H4469 [11JY]
——— several agriculture, conservation, rural development, finance, forestry, energy, and crop insurance groups, H6516 [11OC]
——— several organizations, H4391–H4393, H4468 [11JY]
Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act: Representative Luján, H6301 [5OC]
Federal reimbursement of States and U.S. Territories for Federal expenses occured during the Government shutdown: Mary Fallin, Governor of Oklahoma and John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado, National Governors Association, S7392 [11OC]
Government shutdown impact on disaster assistance to Colorado: Representative Gardner, H6059 [1OC]
Government shutdown impact on federally assisted low-income housing programs: Lori Sywensky, Northampton County, PA, Housing Authority, H6463 [10OC]
Government shutdown impact on Nevada: Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, H6442 [9OC]
Government shutdown relative to budget process: American Hotel & Lodging Association, S7482 [15OC]
——— Amy Kilbury, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., S7482 [15OC]
——— Christopher Slicer, S7087 [1OC]
——— Laurie Tonkay, S7087 [1OC]
——— Ray White, S7087 [1OC]
——— Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Richard L. Trumka, AFL–CIO, and Stacey D. Stewart, United Way, S7425 [12OC]
Impact of budget sequestration: Janet Napolitano, Sec. of Homeland Security, S884 [27FE]
Impact of budget sequestration on Dept. of Defense: Representative Austin Scott, H690 [27FE]
——— Representative Williams, H665 [27FE]
——— Senators Inhofe and Levin, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2262 [22MR]
Impact of budget sequestration on science funding agencies: University of Hawaii at Ma̅noa professor, S8963 [18DE]
Impact of Government shutdown on Dept. of Veterans Affairs: several veterans’ organizations, H6475 [10OC]
Intelligence services authority to collect business records under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Peter J. Kadzik, Dept. of Justice, H5025 [24JY]
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act: Senator Coburn, S5795 [18JY]
Kids First Research Act: Beth Anne Baber, Nicholas Conor Institute, H7662 [11DE]
——— Clifford A. Hudis, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), H7654 [11DE]
——— Dean Crowe, Rally Foundation, H7655 [11DE]
——— Eileen Braun, Angelman Syndrome Foundation, H7654 [11DE]
——— Emil D. Kakkis, Everylife Foundation for Rare Disease, H7662 [11DE]
——— Emily Shetty, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, H7660 [11DE]
——— Global Genes Project (organization), H7659 [11DE]
——— Jeffrey Brewer, JDRF (organization), H7660 [11DE]
——— Jeffrey Cohen, National Fragile X Foundation, H7659 [11DE]
——— Jennifer L. Howse, March of Dimes Foundation, H7655 [11DE]
——— Jessica Hester, Brooke’s Blossoming Hope for Childhood Cancer Foundation, H7655 [11DE]
——— Jim Kaufman, Children’s Hospital Association, H7661 [11DE]
——— Kathleen A. Casey, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, H7655 [11DE]
——— Katrina M. Brohman, Just-In-Time Neuroblastoma Foundation, Inc., H7662 [11DE]
——— Liz Feld, Autism Speaks (organization), H7660 [11DE]
——— Nick Manetto, Coalition for Pediatric Medical Research, H7660 [11DE]
——— Paula Evans, Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, H7663 [11DE]
——— Rino Aldrighetti, Pulmonary Hypertension Association, H7663 [11DE]
——— Sara Hart Weir, National Down Syndrome Society, H7659 [11DE]
——— Scott Kennedy, Solving Kids’ Cancer (organization), H7656 [11DE]
——— Susan H. Connors, Brain Injury Association of America, H7663 [11DE]
——— United for Medical Research (coalition), H7662 [11DE]
Means-tested direct spending and nonmeans-tested direct spending programs: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H1323 [7MR]
National Guard professional sports sponsorship funding: Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S. and John Helbert, Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S., H3564 [13JN]
Native Hawaiian Education Act reauthorization: Camille Rockett, H4693 [18JY]
——— Dee Jay Mailer, Kamehameha Schools, H4691 [18JY]
——— Jane R. Best, Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (organization) Pacific Center for Changing the Odds, H4691 [18JY]
——— Joe Fraser, Kaho‘wai—Center for Adult Teaching and Learning, H4692 [18JY]
——— Ka‘iulani Pahi’o̅, Na̅ Lei Na’ auao Native Hawaiian Charter School Alliance, H4692 [18JY]
——— Lisá Boyce, Dolores Doré Eccles Center for Early Care & Education, H4693 [18JY]
——— Momi Akana, Keiki O Ka Aina Family Learning Centers (organization), H4691 [18JY]
——— Taffi Wise, Kanu o ka ‘A̅ina Learning ’Ohana (organization), H4692 [18JY]
——— Taffi Wise, Kanu o ka ‘A̅ina New Century Public Charter School, H4692 [18JY]
——— Wendy Roylo Hee, Native Hawaiian Education Council, H4692 [18JY]
Navy Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile funding: S.J. Locklear III, U.S. Pacific Command, H4910 [23JY]
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act: A. Barry Rand, AARP, H5681 [19SE]
——— Stephen E. Blaire, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H5680 [19SE]
——— Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H5681 [19SE]
OMB Sequestration Preview Report: Sylvia Mathews Burwell, OMB, H4211 [8JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation: James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, S6825 [24SE]
Pay Our Military Act: Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), E1416 [2OC]
——— Representative Turner, H6303 [5OC]
President’s fiscal year 2014 budget submission: Jeffrey D. Zients, OMB, H356 [5FE]
Prevent National Flood Insurance Program premium rate increases until completion of study on affordability of premiums: James W. Tobin III, National Association of Home Builders, S3402 [14MY]
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]
Remove cap on Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program funds to assist Colorado disaster recovery: Donald E. Hunt, Colorado Dept. of Transportation, S6995 [27SE], H6018 [30SE]
——— John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado, S6995 [27SE], H6018 [30SE]
Require the President to use National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform recommendations for revenue and spending reforms as the framework for his budget request: Representative Wolf, H385 [6FE]
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Andy Duyck, Washington County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5732 [19SE]
——— Anthony DeBone, Deschutes County, OR, Board of County Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]
——— Craig Pope, Aaron Felton, Robert Wolfe, and Doug Schmidt, Polk County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]
——— David Itzen, Everett Dial, and John Bishop, Curry County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5724 [19SE]
——— Dennis Linthicum, Frank Skrah, and Greg Thede, Klamath County, OR, Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]
——— Doug Robertson, John Hanlin, Rick Wesenberg, and Susan Acree, Douglas County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5724 [19SE]
——— Henry Heimuller, Anthony Hyde, Earl Fisher, Jeff Dickerson, and Steve Atchinson, Columbia County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5726 [19SE]
——— Janet Carlson, Samuel A. Brentano, Patricia Milne, Jason Myers, Walt Beglau, and Tom Rohlfing, Marion County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]
——— John Ludlow, Jim Bernard, Paul Savas, Martha Schrader, and Tootie Smith, Clakamas County, OR, Board of County Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]
——— John Rachor, Jackson County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5732 [19SE]
——— Mark E. Bennett, Baker County, OR, Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]
——— Mark Labhart, Bill Baertlein, and Tim Josi, Tillamook County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]
——— Mike McCabe, Ken Fahlgren, and Seth Crawford, Crook County, OR, Court, H5725 [19SE]
——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H5733 [19SE]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5732 [19SE]
——— Rod Runyon, Scott Hege, and Steve Kramer, Wasco County, OR, Board of County Commissioners, H5723 [19SE]
——— Simon G. Hair, Stephen Campbell, and Connie Roach, Josephine County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5726 [19SE]
——— Steve Shaffer, Gilliam County, OR, Court, H5723 [19SE]
Setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023: Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H3039, H3042, H3043 [4JN]
——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H3040 [4JN]
——— several Representatives, H7270 [20NO], H7326 [21NO]
Statutory public debt ceiling increase: Jay Timmons, National Association of Manufacturers, S7301 [8OC]
——— Ronald Reagan (1983), H6592 [14OC]
Student Success Act: Barbara Trader, TASH (organization), H4704 [18JY]
——— Curt Decker, National Disability Rights Network, H4701 [18JY]
——— Deborah A. Ziegler, Council for Exceptional Children, H4702 [18JY]
——— James H. Wendorf, National Center for Learning Disabilities, H4703 [18JY]
——— Jess Butler, Autism National Committee, Inc., H4703 [18JY]
——— Karen K. Garza, Fairfax County, VA, Public Schools Superintendent, H4628 [18JY]
——— Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals, Inc., H4702 [18JY]
——— Laura Kaloi, Cindy Smith, and Katherine Beh Neas, Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities Education Task Force, H4699 [18JY]
——— Marty Ford, The Arc of the U.S. (organization), H4703 [18JY]
——— several Collaboration To Promote Self-Determination (organization) national partners, H4700 [18JY]
Transportation Security Administration proposal to shift responsibility to staff airport exit lanes to airport operators: William F. Sherry, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, H3131 [5JN]
U.S.-Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement: Representative Jones, H7194 [19NO], H7398 [3DE]
Violence Against Women Act mandatory minimum sentencing provisions: several sentencing and criminal justice reform organizations, H751 [28FE]
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, H784 [28FE]
——— Alliance To End Slavery and Trafficking, S608 [12FE]
——— Allison Herwitt, Human Rights Campaign (organization), H785 [28FE]
——— Bill Bernstein, Patricia Medige and Suzanne Tomatore, Freedom Network (organization), S608 [12FE]
——— Carl Wicklund, American Probation and Parole Association, S492 [7FE], H786 [28FE]
——— Chris Koster, Missouri Attorney General, S493 [7FE], H749 [28FE]
——— Cory W. Smith, Americans for Immigrant Justice (organization), S608 [12FE]
——— Elizabeth Ward Saxl, Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault, S455 [4FE]
——— Gwendolyn Puryear Keita, American Psychological Association, S498 [7FE], H746 [28FE]
——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, S600 [12FE], H748 [28FE]
——— J. Herbert Nelson II, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), S483 [7FE], H746 [28FE]
——— James L. Madara, AMA, S498 [7FE], H750 [28FE]
——— Jennifer G. Long, AEquitas—The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women (organization), S492 [7FE], H752 [28FE]
——— Laurel G. Bellows, ABA, S493 [7FE], H786 [28FE]
——— Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H747 [28FE]
——— Linda J. Hartke, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, S483 [7FE], H786 [28FE]
——— Monika Johnson Hostler, National Alliance To End Sexual Violence, S483 [7FE], H748 [28FE]
——— National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, S462 [4FE], H746, H773 [28FE]
——— Rita Smith, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, H748 [28FE]
——— several organizations, S483 [7FE]
——— several Representatives, S600 [12FE]
——— Steven Jansen, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, S492 [7FE], H752 [28FE]
——— Thomas P. Walters, Santa Barbara County, CA, Board of Supervisors, S492 [7FE], H748 [28FE]
——— Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H781 [28FE]
Working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment: Military Coalition, S8758 [12DE]
——— Norb Ryan, Military Officers Association of America, S8758 [12DE]
Lists
Accounts identified for advance appropriations, H3040, H3043 [4JN]
Amendments cleared by both sides to S. 1197, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8440 [21NO]
Conservatives opposing passing a continuing appropriations resolution unless it contains a provision to prohibit funding to implement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H6402 [8OC]
Cosponsors of McGovern amendment to H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H3850 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense additional funding above the requested and authorized levels, S1877 [18MR]
Expiring Dept. of Defense authorities, S8549 [9DE], S8959 [18DE]
Friends of VAWA Coalition members, H781 [28FE]
Groups supporting Harkin amendment on Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations to H.R. 933, continuing appropriations, S1831 [14MR]
Highlights and cuts included in H.R. 2609, energy and water development appropriations, H4241 [9JY]
Minnesota Air and Army National Guard areas impacted by a Government shutdown, H6195 [3OC]
National organizations supporting the Cut Unjustified Tax (CUT) Loopholes Act, S2115 [21MR]
National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women members, H773–H780 [28FE]
NSF nonpriority studies, S1978 [20MR]
Organizations opposing H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5681 [19SE]
Organizations supporting Durbin amendment on NIH funding to S. Con. Res. 8, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S2250 [22MR]
Organizations supporting Houston, TX, University rail line, H5150 [30JY]
Senate staff who worked on H.R. 3304, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8961 [18DE]
Senator Cruz’s personal staff, S6835 [24SE]
State and local organizations supporting the Cut Unjustified Tax (CUT) Loopholes Act, S2116 [21MR]
Statements on social media, emails and letters supporting provision to prohibit funding to implement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S6765–S6768, S6829–S6831 [24SE], H6105 [2OC]
Statements on Twitter (Internet site) supporting provision to prohibit funding to implement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S6727, S6728, S6744, S6745 [24SE]
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization supporters, H786–H793 [28FE]
Memorandums
Apportionment of the Continuing Resolution: Jeffrey D. Zients, OMB, S964–S967 [28FE]
Government Operations in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations: Alice M. Rivlin, OMB (1995), S2883 [23AP]
——— Walter Dellinger, Dept. of Justice (1995), S2883 [23AP]
Issues Raised by Potential Sequestration: Jeffrey D. Zients, OMB, S963 [28FE]
Messages
Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2014: President Obama, S2560–S2562 [10AP], H1890–H1892 [10AP]
Statutory Debt Ceiling: President Obama, H6646 [22OC]
Motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3965 [20JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4463, H4467, H4470 [11JY], H6514 [11OC], H6978 [12NO]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383, H4389 [11JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3519 [15MY]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), H6198, H6199 [3OC]
Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (H.R. 3273), H6395, H6396 [8OC]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), S849 [26FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), S927 [27FE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), H392 [6FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2056 [21MR], S2271, S2287, S2316 [22MR]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 59), S6673 [23SE], S6689, S6881 [24SE], S6991 [27SE], S7011, S7041 [30SE], S7065 [1OC], S8816 [15DE], S8897 [17DE], H5785 [20SE], H5987 [28SE], H6033 [30SE], H6138 [2OC], H6557, H6558 [12OC], H8055 [12DE]
——— making (H.R. 933), S1683 [12MR], H1314 [6MR], H1790 [21MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6270, H6271 [4OC]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5719 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3633 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8027 [14NO], S8071, S8094 [18NO], S8180 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H5029 [24JY]
Dept. of Education: support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4808 [19JY]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), H6502, H6503 [11OC]
Dept. of HHS: making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), H6368, H6369 [8OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3223 [6JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6471, H6472 [10OC]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3086 [4JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5759 [18JY], S5809 [23JY], S5945, S5946 [25JY], S6094 [31JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4262, H4278 [9JY], H4365 [10JY]
FAA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6439, H6440 [9OC]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6332, H6333 [7OC]
FEMA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), H6260, H6261 [4OC]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6152, H6154 [2OC]
Native Americans: making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), H6576, H6577 [14OC]
Public debt: disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (H.J. Res. 99), H6872 [29OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (S.J. Res. 26), S7585 [29OC]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), H2551 [9MY]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), S7357 [10OC], S7389 [11OC], S7419, S7426 [12OC], S7433 [13OC], S7455 [14OC], S7475 [15OC], S7503 [16OC]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1526), H5790 [20SE]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6207, H6208 [3OC]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), S433 [31JA]
Notices
Dept. of Agriculture Internet site unavailability due to lapse in Federal funding, H6269 [4OC]
Petitions and memorials
Harney County, OR, Court: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5732 [19SE]
Jefferson County, OR, County Commission: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]
Umatilla County, OR, Board of Commissioners: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]
Union County, OR, Board of Commissioners: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]
Wallowa County, OR, Board of Commissioners: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]
Wheeler County, OR, Court: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5732 [19SE]
Press releases
Budget Sequestration Impact on Northwestern University Reproductive Health Hazards Superfund Research Center, E943 [20JN]
Civil and Human Rights Coalition Calls Republican VAWA Proposal ‘‘Nothing Less Than Shameful’’: Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H781 [28FE]
Director Morton’s Testimony Doesn’t Add Up: Committee on the Judiciary (House), S1973 [20MR]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Club for Growth (organization), H4388, H4468 [11JY]
——— Heritage Action for America (organization), H4468 [11JY]
Friends of VAWA Coalition Calls on the House To Defeat the Substitute to S. 47 and Pass the Bipartisan Senate Bill: Friends of VAWA Coalition, H780 [28FE]
Government Shutdown Impact on Native Americans: Oglala Sioux Tribe, H6551 [12OC]
House of Representatives’s Introduction of the Violence Against Women Act: Sharon Stapel, New York City Anti-Violence Project (organization), H781 [28FE]
House Plan To Reopen Only National Parks Falls Short: National Wildlife Federation, H6151 [2OC]
Navajo President Shelly Urges Lawmakers To Pass a Clean Spending Bill: Navajo Nation, H6552 [12OC]
Sports Sponsorships Valuable to Military Recruitment: Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. and National Guard Association of the U.S., H3565 [13JN]
Proposals
Continuing appropriations, H6306 [5OC], H6381 [8OC]
Remarks in House
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H2752–H2754 [17MY]
Agriculture: express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (H. Res. 182), H2311 [25AP]
——— reauthorize certain programs, H399 [6FE], H2444 [7MY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H2577 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2625, H2626, H2638 [15MY], H2663 [16MY], H2844 [22MY], H2916 [23MY], H3010 [3JN], H3228 [6JN], H3310 [12JN], H3359, H3365, H3369, H3371 [13JN], H3636 [14JN], H3694, H3695, H3721–H3730, H3745–H3750 [18JN], H3761–H3763, H3767, H3768, H3769, H3787–H3926 [19JN], H3932, H3933–H3968, H3969–H3976, H3984 [20JN], H4050 [26JN], H4086, H4089 [27JN], H5680, H5706 [19SE], E759 [23MY], E853 [12JN], E897 [17JN], E918 [19JN], E927, E928, E929, E930, E933, E936, E939, E941, E943, E944, E947, E948, E950, E951, E954 [20JN], E966 [25JN], E970, E971 [26JN], E1002 [28JN], E1020 [8JY], E1041 [10JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708–H3720 [18JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3770–H3786 [19JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), motion to recommit, H3966 [20JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4374, H4375, H4394–H4475, H4476 [11JY], H4490 [16JY], H4577 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], H4815, H4816 [19JY], H5076 [25JY], H5384, H5386 [2AU], H5844 [26SE], H6263 [4OC], H6350 [8OC], H6465, H6482–H6489, H6491 [10OC], H6514 [11OC], H6595 [15OC], H6608 [16OC], H6695, H6759 [23OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7145, H7147 [15NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453, H7459 [4DE], H7632 [11DE], H8134 [26DE], E1061 [16JY], E1483 [10OC], E1501 [11OC], E1794 [5DE]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), H6527–H6532 [11OC], E1527 [16OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (H. Res. 379), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), H6520–H6527 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), call on conferees to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year (H. Res. 378), consideration (H. Res. 380), H6505–H6514 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4376–H4394 [11JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 361), H5938–H5946 [28SE]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), motion to instruct conferees, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), motion to recommit, H4471 [11JY]
——— reform direct payment program, H4490 [16JY]
——— reform sugar price support program, H3696 [18JN], H3762 [19JN], H3934–H3938 [20JN], E1041 [10JY]
——— set target price for all crops at certain percent of 5-year rolling Olympic average and change acreage available for target price support, H3855, H3856 [19JN]
——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), H8046, H8047 [12DE]
——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), consideration (H. Res. 438), H7702–H7716 [12DE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H5779 [20SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), H3968 [20JN], H6263 [4OC]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049–H4057 [26JN]
Air Force: Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Missile Project delivery vehicle funding through reductions in Defense Rapid Innovation Program funding, H4920, H4921 [23JY]
——— make competitive grants to support research and development, education, and training to produce a bio-based aviation fuel for use by the Air Force (H.R. 3125), H7114 [15NO]
——— prohibit funding to rebase aircraft until review of National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force report, H4968, H4969 [23JY]
Amtrak: capital and debt service grants funding, H5134 [30JY]
——— funding, H5116, H5117, H5122 [30JY], E1182, E1183 [1AU]
——— Office of Inspector General salaries and expenses funding, H5168 [30JY]
Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H4348, H4353–H4355 [10JY]
Arizona: economic impact of certain infrastructure development projects in rural areas, H6691 [23OC]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian and contractor personnel, Coast Guard, and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3232), H6189, H6190 [3OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian personnel and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3241), H6242 [4OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown or if the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 3217), H6064 [1OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown, H5844 [26SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), H6002–H6010 [28SE], H6014 [30SE], H6062, H6064, H6083 [1OC], H6121 [2OC], H6193, H6197 [3OC], H6227, H6239, H6242, H6244, H6250, H6275, H6278 [4OC], H6291, H6302, H6306, H6307, H6320 [5OC], H6326 [7OC], H6354, H6387, H6407 [8OC], H6423, H6426, H6431, H6432, H6445 [9OC], H6533 [11OC], E1488 [11OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), consideration (H. Res. 366), H5975–H5985 [28SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), H6181, H6192, H6193–H6200, H6211 [3OC], H6239, H6241, H6279 [4OC], E1456 [8OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6122–H6132 [2OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), motion to recommit, H6198, H6199 [3OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3274), H6361 [8OC]
——— authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service, H3553, H3554 [13JN]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H433 [12FE], H4217 [9JY], H4526 [17JY], H5097 [30JY], H6418 [9OC], H6832 [29OC], H7194 [19NO], H7257 [20NO], H7398 [3DE], H7449 [4DE], H7560 [5DE], H7693 [12DE], E1865 [12DE]
——— ensure access to quality mental health care for active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members, H3547 [13JN], E887 [17JN]
——— ensure footwear for enlisted members upon initial entry complies with domestic source requirements, H3588 [13JN]
——— funding, H5786 [20SE]
——— impact of Government shutdown on the payment of death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members, H6533 [11OC]
——— improve protections for servicemembers, surviving spouses, and disabled veterans against mortgage foreclosures, H3560 [13JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (H.J. Res. 91), H6354, H6357 [8OC], H6421, H6423, H6424, H6426, H6427, H6428, H6430, H6431–H6435, H6443 [9OC], H6500 [11OC], E1468 [9OC], E1488 [11OC]
——— prohibit assistance to Pakistan until tuition assistance programs for members are fully funded, H1552 [18MR]
——— prohibit Federal funding for use against Syria absent express prior statutory authorization from Congress or an attack or imminent attack on the U.S. (H.J. Res. 58), H5438 [10SE]
——— prohibit funding to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5012, H5013, H5032 [24JY]
——— require continuation of tuition assistance programs for members for the remainder of the fiscal year, H1792 [21MR]
——— require continuation of tuition assistance programs for members for the remainder of the fiscal year (H.R. 1265), H1644 [20MR]
——— sexual assault investigation training funding, H5013, H5014 [24JY]
——— sunset authorization of use of military force against Afghanistan, H3584 [13JN]
Arms control: require the President to convey to Congress any proposed deals with Russia concerning domestic missile defense systems or nuclear arms, H3555, H3556 [13JN]
Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (H.R. 3273), H6386, H6389–H6397, H6402 [8OC], H6419 [9OC]
——— establish (H.R. 3273), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6370–H6381 [8OC]
——— establish (H.R. 3273), motion to recommit, H6395 [8OC]
BLS: impact of Government shutdown on release of jobs report, H6496 [11OC]
Border Patrol: interior border patrol station funding, H3129 [5JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, H317 [4FE], H350, H351 [5FE], H397 [6FE], H463 [13FE], H803 [28FE], H1317 [6MR], H1336, H1337, H1342, H1343, H1345–H1349 [12MR], H1361, H1363, H1364, H1365, H1385–H1390 [13MR], H1404, H1405, H1406, H1415, H1417, H1418–H1423 [14MR], H1434, H1537–H1542 [15MR], H1551, H1553, H1554 [18MR], H1576 [19MR], H1864, H1870, H1871, H1873, H1874 [10AP], H1918, H1919, H1920, H1921, H1933, H1939–H1945 [11AP], H1962, H1963 [12AP], H2031 [16AP], H2238, H2239 [23AP], H3034 [4JN], H5376 [2AU], H5580 [17SE], H6665 [22OC], H6838 [29OC], E109 [6FE], E302 [14MR]
——— balance, H1405, H1415, H1418 [14MR], H1572, H1578, H1579, H1580, H1618 [19MR], H1803 [21MR], H1873 [10AP], H5931 [28SE], H6335 [7OC]
——— clarify that Congress holds responsibility for passing budgets and appropriating funds, H383, H384 [6FE]
——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H2069 [17AP]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 1), E4 [3JA]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), E9 [3JA]
——— eliminate sequestration, H5275, H5311 [1AU], H5376 [2AU], H7403 [3DE]
——— eliminate sequestration (H.R. 900), H958 [5MR], H991 [6MR], H1863, H1869 [10AP], H2312 [25AP], H2370, H2371, H2378, H2379 [26AP], H2449 [7MY], H2491 [8MY], H2796 [20MY], H2813 [21MY], H2841, H2846 [22MY], H3682 [17JN], H4984 [24JY], H5281, H5326, H5329 [1AU], H5784 [20SE], E250 [6MR], E571 [26AP], E884 [17JN], E943 [20JN], E989 [28JN], E1361 [23SE]
——— eliminate sequestration (H.R. 900), unanimous-consent request, H2453 [7MY]
——— establish biennial cycle (H.R. 1869), H7260 [20NO]
——— exempt NIH from current fiscal year sequestration and reduce the sequestration by the amount of the exemption (H.R. 729), E157 [14FE]
——— exempt the Crime Victims Fund from sequestration (H.R. 2238), H3694 [18JN]
——— impact of budget sequestration on health care, H1562 [18MR]
——— improve accuracy and transparency of the Federal budget process, H3101 [5JN]
——— improve accuracy and transparency of the Federal budget process (H.R. 1654), H3020 [4JN]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), H994 [6MR]
——— Obama administration proposal, H1978 [12AP]
——— prohibit consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution (H. Res. 424), H7271 [20NO], H7467 [4DE], H7611 [10DE]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (H.R. 1164), consideration (H. Res. 372), H6548, H6559, H6561, H6564 [12OC], E1443 [4OC]
——— provide for greater transparency and honesty in Federal budget process, H566 [15FE]
——— reduce Federal spending, H318 [4FE], H6681 [23OC]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration, H686, H690 [27FE], H1367, H1370 [13MR], H1587 [19MR], H2232 [23AP], H2442, H2448 [7MY], H2494 [8MY], H2555 [9MY], H3027 [4JN], H3228 [6JN], H5690 [19SE], H5780, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5785 [20SE], H5981 [28SE], H6759 [23OC]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H602, H608 [25FE], H632, H638, H639, H645, H646, H650, H651 [26FE], H670, H671, H672, H673, H674, H676, H685, H686, H687 [27FE], H805, H806 [28FE], H944 [4MR], H955, H956, H958, H959–H964 [5MR], H987, H989, H993, H994 [6MR], H1925 [11AP], H2309 [25AP], H3291 [12JN], H4085 [27JN], H4981 [24JY], H5927, H5936, H5999 [28SE], E173 [25FE], E199 [27FE], E226 [28FE]
——— repeal sequestration and replace automatic spending cuts with a balanced approach to revenue and spending, H357, H358, H361 [5FE], H392, H393 [6FE]
——— repeal sequestration while achieving balance in deficit reduction between revenue and cuts and between non-defense and defense cuts and invest in job creation (H.R. 505), H540 [14FE], H694 [27FE]
——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H8078 [12DE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), H327 [4FE], H351, H352, H364–H368 [5FE], H375, H377–H394, H396, H397 [6FE], H436 [12FE], H520 [14FE], H1796 [21MR]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), consideration (H. Res. 48), H354–H364 [5FE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (H.R. 444), motion to recommit, H392, H393 [6FE]
——— require the budget to include a means-tested direct spending category and a nonmeans-tested direct spending category, H1323 [7MR]
——— require the President to include in his supplemental unified budget the cost, per taxpayer, of the annual deficit for each year in which such budget is projected to result in a deficit, H388, H389 [6FE]
——— require the President to include proposals to consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs in his supplemental unified budget, H388 [6FE]
——— require the President to use National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform recommendations for revenue and spending reforms as the framework for his budget request, H384–H388 [6FE], H1796 [21MR]
——— require the President’s budget to include a means-tested direct spending category and a nonmeans-tested direct spending category, H389, H390 [6FE]
——— restore sequestered budgetary resources (H.R. 2060), H4222 [9JY]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, H7632, H7636, H7637 [11DE], H7699, H7702–H7716, H8043, H8053–H8084, H8100 [12DE], H8134 [26DE], E1884, E1885, E1886 [16DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), H6626–H6642 [16OC], H6695 [23OC], H6819–H6823 [28OC], H6905 [30OC], H7145 [15NO], H7192, H7197, H7199, H7208 [19NO], H7269 [20NO], H7401, H7403 [3DE], H7455, H7461 [4DE], H7559 [5DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1531, H1532, H1534, H1535 [15MR], H1559, H1560–H1566 [18MR], H1572, H1575, H1576, H1577, H1578, H1579, H1580, H1597–H1628 [19MR], H1635, H1637, H1640, H1641, H1642, H1643, H1644, H1645–H1710, H1711–H1716 [20MR], H1724, H1725, H1794–H1801, H1803, H1818 [21MR], H1900–H1902 [10AP], H1918, H1920, H1922 [11AP], H1977, H1978 [12AP], H2069 [17AP], H2145, H2146 [18AP], H2286 [24AP], H2321 [25AP], H2607 [15MY], H2724 [17MY], H2811 [21MY], H2923 [23MY], H3027, H3033–H3042, H3054 [4JN], H3226 [6JN], H3344 [12JN], H3970, H3971 [20JN], H4385 [11JY], H4816, H4817 [19JY], H4873 [23JY], H5073, H5074 [25JY], H5384–H5386 [2AU], H5925, H5926 [28SE], H6014, H6023, H6025, H6026, H6027 [30SE], H6062, H6096, H6097 [1OC], H6107, H6164, H6166, H6170 [2OC], H6179 [3OC], H6256, H6283 [4OC], H6393, H6401, H6402, H6403, H6407 [8OC], H6415, H6436 [9OC], H6470, H6482 [10OC], H6571, H6590 [14OC], H6595, H6599 [15OC], E325 [18MR], E348, E370 [21MR], E376 [25MR], E381 [9AP], E799 [5JN]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), consideration (H. Res. 122), H1581–H1590 [19MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), unanimous-consent request, H6202, H6203 [3OC], H6260 [4OC]
——— status report, H220 [22JA], H290 [25JA], H2600 [14MY]
Bureau of Reclamation: Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project funding, H4238 [9JY]
——— rural water projects funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administration and solar energy programs funding, H4255 [9JY]
California: impact of budget sequestration on Kern and Fresno Counties relative to BLM cancellation of all oil and natural gas leases, H2668 [16MY]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6476–H6482 [10OC]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: create and implement infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality, H6959 [12NO]
——— funding, H6141, H6144 [2OC]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 498), H508 [14FE]
Colleges and universities: allow the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H3897, H3898 [19JN]
Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 115), H1591–H1597 [19MR]
——— authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 115), consideration (H. Res. 122), H1581–H1590 [19MR]
Congress: accomplishments of the 113th Congress, H7697 [12DE]
——— impact of partisanship, H6015 [30SE]
——— legislative process, H688 [27FE], H1310 [6MR], H1531, H1532 [15MR], H2555 [9MY], H3035, H3036 [4JN], H3101 [5JN], H4816, H4817 [19JY], H4982 [24JY], H5074 [25JY], H5898, H5917 [27SE], H6014, H6022, H6035, H6039 [30SE], H6057 [1OC], H6167–H6170 [2OC], H6197, H6204 [3OC], H6231, H6273 [4OC], H6307 [5OC], H6470 [10OC], H6595 [15OC], H6607 [16OC]
——— prohibit earmarks, H6694 [23OC]
——— refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action on non-germane legislative matters (H. Res. 375), H6462, H6489 [10OC], H6588 [14OC], H6610 [16OC]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), H6019, H6020 [30SE]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1560–H1566 [18MR], H1667–H1671 [20MR], H6819–H6823 [28OC], H7384–H7390 [2DE], E325 [18MR], E348 [21MR]
——— legislative priorities, H7384–H7390 [2DE]
Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, H1810, H1814 [21MR]
Continuing: making, H5073, H5074 [25JY], H6381–H6383 [8OC], H6620–H6625 [16OC]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), H5530, H5541 [12SE], H5595, H5650–H5652 [18SE], H5665, H5666, H5667, H5668, H5757 [19SE], H5771, H5772, H5773–H5788, H5792 [20SE], H5809, H5825, H5826 [25SE], H5836, H5837, H5839, H5842, H5843, H5844, H5845, H5846, H5863, H5864, H5865 [26SE], H5895, H5896, H5898, H5899, H5912–H5914, H5919 [27SE], H6759 [23OC], E1311 [12SE], E1361, E1362 [23SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration (H. Res. 352), H5684–H5694 [19SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 366), H5975–H5985 [28SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 367), H6021–H6030 [30SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 438), H7702–H7716 [12DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 72), H8086 [12DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), motion to recommit, H5786 [20SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), request conference with the Senate (H. Res. 368), H6041–H6049 [30SE], H6055, H6056, H6058 [1OC], H6138 [2OC], H6255 [4OC], H6558, H6565 [12OC]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H5925, H5926, H5927, H5928, H5929, H5930, H5931, H5932, H5934, H5935, H5936, H5937, H5938, H5985–H6002, H6004, H6005, H6007 [28SE], H6013, H6014, H6015, H6031–H6040, H6049, H6050 [30SE], H6056, H6057, H6058, H6061, H6062, H6063, H6064, H6065, H6066, H6067, H6068, H6069, H6070, H6074, H6080, H6081, H6086, H6091–H6097 [1OC], H6107, H6109, H6110, H6111, H6112, H6113, H6114, H6115, H6116, H6117, H6118, H6119, H6120, H6121, H6124–H6131, H6134–H6139, H6141–H6154, H6157, H6162–H6167, H6172 [2OC], H6179, H6180, H6181, H6183, H6184, H6185, H6186, H6187, H6188, H6189, H6190, H6191, H6192, H6193, H6198, H6199, H6206, H6207, H6208, H6210, H6211, H6212, H6217 [3OC], H6228, H6229, H6230, H6231, H6232, H6234, H6236, H6237, H6239, H6240, H6241, H6242, H6243, H6245–H6272, H6273, H6274, H6275, H6279, H6281, H6284, H6285 [4OC], H6292, H6293, H6294, H6295, H6302, H6304, H6307, H6310–H6321 [5OC], H6324, H6325, H6326, H6327–H6334, H6335, H6336–H6343 [7OC], H6345, H6346, H6347, H6348, H6354, H6355, H6359, H6360, H6361, H6362–H6381, H6385–H6396, H6398, H6399–H6410 [8OC], H6415, H6416, H6417, H6419, H6420, H6421, H6422, H6426, H6427, H6428, H6429, H6434, H6436–H6440, H6442, H6446 [9OC], H6456, H6457, H6458, H6459, H6460, H6461, H6462, H6463, H6465, H6467–H6473, H6476–H6481, H6492 [10OC], H6496, H6497, H6500–H6503, H6506, H6509, H6510, H6513, H6543 [11OC], H6547, H6549, H6550, H6551, H6552, H6557, H6558, H6559, H6560, H6561–H6566 [12OC], H6573, H6574, H6576–H6579 [14OC], H6597 [15OC], H7632, H7636, H7637 [11DE], H7699, H8043, H8053–H8084, H8100 [12DE], H8134 [26DE], E1407 [30SE], E1412, E1414 [1OC], E1416, E1417, E1419, E1420 [2OC], E1424, E1430 [3OC], E1456 [8OC], E1464 [9OC], E1473, E1476 [10OC], E1507 [14OC], E1884, E1885, E1886 [16DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent request, H6079 [1OC], H6136, H6137 [2OC], H6202, H6203 [3OC], H6260 [4OC], H6332 [7OC], H6438 [9OC], H6511, H6512 [11OC], H6552–H6556 [12OC]
——— making (H.R. 933), H979 [5MR], H985, H986, H997–H1316, H1317 [6MR], H1543 [15MR], E263 [11MR], E287 [13MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), consideration (H. Res. 99), H987–H997 [6MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), motion to recommit, H1314 [6MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), Senate amendment, H1725–H1794 [21MR], E351 [21MR], E374 [25MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), Senate amendment—unanimous-consent agreement, H1716 [20MR]
Corps of Engineers: allow collaboration with local water districts to find new markets for excess water supply, H6739 [23OC]
——— coastal nourishment projects funding, H6701 [23OC]
——— construction account funding, H4344, H4346 [10JY]
——— construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administrative account funding, H4330, H4331 [10JY]
——— construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy fossil energy research and development funding, H4243 [9JY], H4325, H4326 [10JY]
——— construction account funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4347 [10JY]
——— consult with local officials concerning projects that substantially affect underrepresented communities, H6745 [23OC]
——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding, H113 [15JA]
——— flood control and coastal emergencies funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy fossil energy research and development funding, H4353 [10JY]
——— flood protection funding, H4365 [10JY]
——— Florida projects funding, H4348 [10JY]
——— funding, H4244, H4245 [9JY], H4515 [16JY]
——— Great Lakes Navigational System dredging and maintenance funding, H4245 [9JY]
——— Hamilton City, CA, levee project funding, H4243 [9JY]
——— include operation and maintenance costs associated with sand transfer plants in annual budget, H6748, H6749 [23OC]
——— Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico project for hurricane and storm damage reduction funding, H6715 [23OC]
——— natural disaster mitigation funding, H4355, H4356 [10JY]
——— Newman, CA, levee construction funding, H6716 [23OC]
——— port dredging and maintenance funding, H6719 [23OC], E1048 [11JY]
——— prohibit enforcement of streamlined environmental review process until the current backlog of authorized projects is reduced, H6702–H6704 [23OC]
——— prohibit funding for development or submission of proposals to expand authorized uses of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, H4356–H4358 [10JY], E1048 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H4349 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H4350 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for sediment or soil dumping in the Missouri River, H4359 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana, H4324, H4325 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H4358, H4359 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to set water storage prices for municipal use on any non-hydropower lake built by the Corps, H4361 [10JY]
——— prohibit issuance of rules that would charge a fee for surplus water from Missouri River reservoirs, H4351 [10JY], H6739 [23OC]
——— prohibit waiver of standard local cost-share for construction projects unrelated to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H140 [15JA]
——— require contracting with private sector surveying and mapping firms, H6702, H6747, H6748 [23OC]
——— require Navy consideration when assessing the operation and maintenance needs of harbors, H6745 [23OC]
——— retain congressional authorization for projects at dams and reservoirs, H6745 [23OC]
——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees, H4226 [9JY]
——— Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, H6702 [23OC]
——— study of inland and coastal flooding vulnerability and effectiveness and of efficiency and accountability of existing programs and strategies funding, H4242 [9JY]
——— update principles and guidelines used in formulation, evaluation, and implementation of water resources projects, H4324 [10JY]
——— water infrastructure development projects feasibility study time limitations, H6710 [23OC]
Courts: decision regarding Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H7313 [21NO], H7611 [10DE]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H4529 [17JY]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6465 [10OC], H6588 [14OC]
——— prohibit organizations receiving Federal funds from using such funds to bring action against the U.S., H4345 [10JY]
Crime: impact of budget sequestration on Federal probation system, H3670 [17JN]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance, H6930 [30OC]
Decatur, GA: address issues relative to reports of negligence and mismanagement at Atlanta VA Medical Center, H3054 [4JN]
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H3077, H3078 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure rounds, H4946, H4947 [23JY]
Delta Regional Authority: funding, H4353–H4355 [10JY]
Denali Commission: funding, H4353–H4355 [10JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Technological Innovation Partnership program funding, H3896, H3897 [19JN]
——— allow States to implement a work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants, H3959, H3960, H3969 [20JN]
——— allow States to implement drug testing program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants, H3885, H3886 [19JN], H6511 [11OC]
——— antibiotic-resistant bacteria research and education grants funding, H3920 [19JN]
——— cap Farm Risk Management Election Program spending at certain level for first 5 years in which payments are dispersed, H3857–H3859 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]
——— carry out employment and training pilot projects to reduce dependency and increase work efforts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 1929), H2538 [9MY]
——— consult with Dept. of the Interior and EPA to address decline of bee population, H3870–H3872 [19JN]
——— discontinue National Sheep Industry Improvement Center, H3912, H3913 [19JN]
——— eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3984 [20JN]
——— ensure no delay in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for veterans, children, senior citizens, the disabled, and pregnant women in case of a Government shutdown or default, H5719, H5720 [19SE]
——— ensure that at least one large urban area is included in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program anti-fraud pilot programs, H3884, H3885 [19JN]
——— expunge unused Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H3890 [19JN]
——— extend eligibility for certain emergency loans to commercial fisherman, H3893, H3894 [19JN]
——— Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Program funding, H3902, H3903 [19JN]
——— fire suppression equipment and personnel, and rural water, waste disposal, wastewater facility, and business opportunity grant programs funding, H3966 [20JN]
——— Government shutdown impact on nutrition programs, H6602 [15OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown on school lunch program, H6211 [3OC]
——— improve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3728, H3729 [18JN], H6488 [10OC]
——— include personal hygiene items in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3888 [19JN]
——— increase asset eligibility determinations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, E941 [20JN]
——— increase opportunities for women- and minority-owned small businesses, H3783 [19JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H3694 [18JN]
——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, H6350 [8OC], H6465 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 74), H6266 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6239, H6243, H6262–H6272 [4OC], H6425, H6428 [9OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), motion to recommit, H6270, H6271 [4OC]
——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, H115, H116 [15JA]
——— prioritize Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program funding for projects that prevent and mitigate impacts of catastrophic wildfires, H3867, H3868 [19JN]
——— prohibit individuals convicted of certain violent crimes from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3772–H3774, H3776, H3777 [19JN], H6512 [11OC]
——— reduce Thrifty Food Plan calculations in any year the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is not authorized, H3886, H3887 [19JN], H3947 [20JN]
——— reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud, H4527 [17JY]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs, H5939, H5942, H5943 [28SE], H6507–H6512 [11OC], E1501 [11OC]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5591, H5592, H5593, H5594, H5595, H5596, H5598, H5599, H5600, H5624, H5625 [18SE], H5659, H5660, H5661, H5662, H5663, H5664, H5665, H5666, H5667, H5668, H5694–H5721, H5755, H5756 [19SE], H5836 [26SE], E1353, E1355 [20SE], E1366 [25SE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5669–H5684 [19SE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), motion to recommit, H5719, H5720 [19SE]
——— reform Wetlands Reserve Program, H3867 [19JN]
——— reinstate Rural Energy for America Program feasibility studies, H3771 [19JN]
——— repeal Biodiesel Fuel Education Program, H3901, H3902 [19JN]
——— repeal Market Access Program, H3875, H3876 [19JN]
——— report on effects of reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding on charitable food providers, E939 [20JN]
——— require a small business review panel to consider the economic impact of regulations on small businesses, H3922 [19JN]
——— require additional work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients and eliminate funding for nutrition education, job training, and job search programs, H3956, H3957 [20JN]
——— require annual on-site audits of food safety systems of countries that export meat, poultry, and egg products to the U.S. and increase Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H4471 [11JY]
——— require farmers growing crops on highly erodible land and wetlands submit conservation compliance plan in order to qualify for crop insurance premium assistance, H3870 [19JN]
——— require reauthorization of discretionary programs, H3925, H3926 [19JN], H6508 [11OC]
——— results of food security report and impact on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H5439 [10SE], H6456 [10OC]
——— Rural Utilities Service Rural Broadband Access Loan and Loan Guarantee Program funding, H3895, H3896 [19JN]
——— Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program funding, H3891 [19JN]
——— study climate impact of Price Loss Coverage Program, H3859 [19JN]
——— submit a report listing invasive species, certain details regarding species, cost estimates, current efforts to combat invasive species, and legal recourse available to those affected by species, E954 [20JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program funding, H1370 [13MR], H1409, H1410 [14MR]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H346 [5FE], H1388 [13MR], H1575 [19MR], H2477–H2481 [7MY], H2577 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2625, H2626 [15MY], H2663, H2665, H2666, H2667, H2668, H2669 [16MY], H2844 [22MY], H3007–H3013 [3JN], H3100 [5JN], H3310, H3342–H3347 [12JN], H3359, H3365, H3369, H3371 [13JN], H3695, H3725, H3727, H3728, H3745–H3750 [18JN], H3761, H3768, H3769, H3771–H3785, H3850–H3855 [19JN], H3932, H3951, H3952, H3971–H3975 [20JN], H4086 [27JN], H4315 [10JY], H4374, H4375, H4377–H4390, H4393, H4459, H4460, H4462–H4474, H4475, H4477 [11JY], H4490 [16JY], H4577 [17JY], H4609 [18JY], H4815, H4816 [19JY], H5077 [25JY], H5181 [31JY], H5374, H5384, H5386 [2AU], H5530 [12SE], H5575, H5577 [17SE], H5844 [26SE], H6246, H6247 [4OC], H6489, H6491 [10OC], H6505, H6507–H6512, H6529 [11OC], H6610 [16OC], H6837, H6838 [29OC], H6907 [30OC], H7057 [14NO], H7170–H7176 [18NO], H7256, H7259, H7267 [20NO], H7399 [3DE], H7453, H7459 [4DE], H7632 [11DE], E683 [16MY], E759 [23MY], E853 [12JN], E897 [17JN], E918 [19JN], E933, E941, E943, E944, E947, E948, E950, E951 [20JN], E970, E971 [26JN], E1020 [8JY], E1061 [16JY], E1703 [19NO]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform relative to veterans ability to qualify under certain asset and income requirements, H5706 [19SE]
——— terminate Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initiative with Mexico, H3890, H3891 [19JN]
——— WIC funding, H4051 [26JN], H5181 [31JY]
Dept. of Defense: Abrams tank upgrade funding, H4888, H4889 [23JY]
——— accommodate beliefs, actions, or speech of servicemembers as long as no actual harm occurs, H3336 [12JN]
——— across-the-board funding reduction, H3566, H3567 [13JN]
——— across-the-board funding reduction excluding the Defense Health Program and Military Personnel Accounts, H4950, H4951 [23JY]
——— adopt new automated inventory tracking technology to improve management of equipment and supplies, H3547 [13JN]
——— advance cybersecurity to protect defense industry from cyber intrusions, H3560 [13JN]
——— advise and assist Africans in suppressing illicit wildlife trade, H3560, H3561 [13JN]
——— Afghan Security Forces funding, H4940, H4941 [23JY]
——— Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H4929, H4930, H4937–H4939, H4943, H4944 [23JY], E1124 [24JY]
——— allow public-private competition for certain programs, projects, or activities, H3376, H3378, H3533–H3535 [13JN], E891 [17JN]
——— allow use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities, H7265 [20NO]
——— allow use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., H3068, H3072, H3073 [4JN], H3313 [12JN], E821 [6JN]
——— allow use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to their home countries and bring individuals not cleared for release to the U.S. to be charged, tried, and sentenced, H4925, H4926 [23JY]
——— assess ability of Afghan Security Forces to operate and manage facilities currently under construction, E876 [14JN]
——— assess retention, recruitment, and management of the cyber workforce, H3560 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7700, H7702, H7894–H8046, H8096 [12DE], E1906 [19DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H2638 [15MY], H3219, H3226 [6JN], H3263 [11JN], H3297, H3333–H3341 [12JN], H3364, H3365, H3367, H3368, H3382–H3589 [13JN], H3594–H3636, H3639 [14JN], H3658 [17JN], H4590 [17JY], H6177 [3OC], H7145 [15NO], E861, E865, E871, E875, E876, E877, E878, E879, E880 [14JN], E883, E884, E885, E887, E889, E890, E891, E894, E895 [17JN], E947, E952, E953 [20JN], E962 [25JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), consideration (H. Res. 256), H3309–H3316 [12JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), consideration (H. Res. 260), H3372–H3382 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), corrections in engrossment, H3636 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), motion to recommit, H3634, H3637 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), H7342 [21NO]
——— breast cancer research funding, H4915, H4916 [23JY]
——— carry out a pilot program for investigational treatment of members of the Armed Forces for traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder, E894 [17JN]
——— clarify regulations governing awarding of sole-source contracts, H3545 [13JN]
——— conduct outreach program to benefit women- and minority-owned small businesses prior to conversion of functions from civilian employees to contractors, H3547 [13JN], E887 [17JN]
——— conduct study on identifying, cataloging, processing, communicating, and rectifying mistakes or inconsistencies in Defense Manpower Data Center data, H4911 [23JY]
——— conduct study on impact of contracting with veteran-owned small businesses, H3530 [13JN]
——— consult with Dept. of Homeland Security and FAA to develop plans for joint testing and evaluation of unmanned aircraft equipment and systems, H3531 [13JN]
——— continue provision of tuition assistance for Armed Forces members, H3530 [13JN]
——— C–23 aircraft program funding, H4975 [23JY], E1169 [31JY]
——— decision to drawdown the Lajes AFB in the Azores, E1124 [24JY]
——— Defense Environmental Restoration Program-Formerly Used Defense Sites funding through reductions in Army research and development funding, H4914 [23JY]
——— Defense Personnel Security Research Center funding, H4888 [23JY]
——— determine excess capacity for Army installations to evaluate potential savings from a Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission, H2721 [17MY]
——— determine whether Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service Program is meeting the department’s technical personnel needs, H3561 [13JN]
——— develop lightweight body armor for female servicemembers, H3338, H3339 [12JN]
——— East Coast missile defense shield funding, H4922–H4924 [23JY]
——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H3620, H3623 [14JN], H4940 [23JY]
——— end permanent basing of 2d Cavalry Regiment in Vilseck, Germany, H3574, H3575 [13JN]
——— ensure fair treatment of students not enrolled in traditional secondary schools relative to military recruitment and enlistment, H4962, H4963 [23JY], E877 [14JN]
——— ensure payments by sponsoring organizations to allow military bands to play at community events are credited to the proper account, H3617 [14JN]
——— establish conditions for Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Fort Collins, CO, expansion, H3618 [14JN]
——— establish outreach and education program to educate small businesses on cyber threats, H3560 [13JN]
——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4945, H4947 [23JY], E1123, E1129 [24JY]
——— expand Chaplain Corps to include persons ordained by non-theistic organizations and institutions, H3600, H3601, H3649 [14JN]
——— expand indemnification responsibilities applicable when property at closed military installations is conveyed, H3560 [13JN]
——— expedite hiring of certain health care professionals who care for Armed Forces members, H3570 [13JN]
——— foreign language and cultural education programs funding, E878 [14JN]
——— funding, H1312 [6MR], H1677 [20MR], H6905 [30OC]
——— ground-based midcourse defense system funding, H3601–H3603 [14JN], H4917, H4918 [23JY]
——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H4910 [23JY]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H317 [4FE], H360 [5FE], H507, H531 [14FE], H668, H687, H688, H690, H693 [27FE], H821 [4MR], H1365 [13MR], H1677 [20MR], H2448 [7MY], H2661 [16MY], H2722 [17MY], H2778 [20MY], H3026, H3035 [4JN], H3339–H3341 [12JN], H3763 [19JN], H4180 [8JY], H4218 [9JY], H4313 [10JY], H4373, H4374 [11JY], H4525, H4528, H4532 [17JY], H4604, H4605, H4608 [18JY], H4729 [19JY], H4873, H4887 [23JY], H5185 [31JY], H5271 [1AU], H5624 [18SE], H6905 [30OC], H7001 [13NO], H7263 [20NO]
——— implement mandate requiring use of civilian employees for requirements extending over a certain time period, E953 [20JN]
——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H3297, H3298, H3336–H3340 [12JN], H3373–H3379 [13JN], E895 [17JN]
——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, H3337, H3338 [12JN]
——— limit removal of missile defense equipment from East Asia, H3338 [12JN]
——— lithium-ion battery research funding, H4919, H4920 [23JY]
——— maintain all current intercontinental ballistic missile silos in warm status, H3522, H3523 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4475 [11JY], H4877–H4976 [23JY], H4991, H5002–H5032 [24JY], H5077 [25JY], H6177 [3OC], E1121, E1123, E1124, E1129, E1130 [24JY], E1133, E1134, E1135, E1136, E1138, E1145 [25JY], E1169 [31JY], E1244 [2AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4866–H4877 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), corrections in engrossment, H5031 [24JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), motion to recommit, H5029, H5030 [24JY]
——— Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, H1306 [6MR]
——— mental health research, treatment, education, and outreach funding, H4911 [23JY]
——— military family housing repairs and maintenance funding, H4924 [23JY]
——— military operations in Afghanistan funding, H3022 [4JN], H4870 [23JY]
——— military readiness funding, H3335, H3338 [12JN]
——— Navy Advanced Submarine Systems Development program funding through reductions in operations and maintenance funding, H4912, H4913 [23JY]
——— Navy Offensive Anti-Surface Warfare and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile funding through reductions in operations and maintenance funding, H4909, H4910 [23JY]
——— nuclear-armed Ohio-class submarine research funding, H4918, H4919 [23JY]
——— operation and maintenance funding through reductions in Defense Rapid Innovation Program funding, H3524–H3526 [13JN]
——— Operationally Responsive Space office funding, H4921, H4922 [23JY]
——— overseas contingency operations account funding, H3603–H3605 [14JN], H4967 [23JY], E1123 [24JY], E1169 [31JY]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations, H7103 [14NO]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (H. Con. Res. 58), H6293–H6296 [5OC]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (H. Con. Res. 58), Senate amendments, H6642 [16OC]
——— post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4913 [23JY]
——— procurement funding, H4915 [23JY]
——— prohibit certain missile defense programs funding, H3562, H3563 [13JN]
——— prohibit employees paid through the Working Capital Fund Account from being furloughed, H4948, H4949 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding for any contract to buy non-petroleum based fuels for the same purpose or as a drop-in substitute for petroleum, H4944, H4945 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding for appointment of atheist chaplains, H4941–H4943 [23JY], E1121 [24JY]
——— prohibit funding for drone strike program unless missions are conducted by members of the Armed Forces, E861 [14JN]
——— prohibit funding for maintenance on certain unused facilities, H3079, H3080 [4JN], H4937 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding for military exercises that include participation by China, H4972, H4973 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding for non-competitive contracts, H3078 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding for payment of any fines assessed against a military installation by the California Air Resources Board, H4963 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. or Yemen, and for upgrading U.S. facilities to house detainees, H7342 [21NO]
——— prohibit funding for use of U.S. military force against Iran, H3619 [14JN]
——— prohibit funding to conduct environmental impact study relative to intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles, H4964, H4965 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding to continue to detain any individual at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who has been cleared for release, H5007–H5009 [24JY]
——— prohibit funding to deny security clearances for civilian employees who incur economic hardship as a result of sequestration furloughs, H5007 [24JY]
——— prohibit funding to furlough civilian employees, H4965, H4966 [23JY], H5077 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding to furlough military technicians (dual status), H4969, H4970 [23JY], E1136 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H5009 [24JY]
——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded recreational facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, E879 [14JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide riot control items to countries undergoing democratic transition if security forces of such countries are using excessive force to repress peaceful demonstrations, H3579 [13JN]
——— prohibit funding to share missile defense technology with Russia, H5011 [24JY]
——— prohibit funding to train the Afghan Special Mission Wing to operate or maintain Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters, H4949, H4950 [23JY], H5031 [24JY]
——— prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, H3595, H3596 [14JN], H4974 [23JY]
——— prohibit U.N. Arms Trade Treaty funding unless treaty has been signed by the President, ratified by the Senate, and implemented by congressional legislation, H3579 [13JN]
——— prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens unless they are actively engaged in combat against the U.S., H3584 [13JN]
——— provide for auditable financial statements, H7049 [13NO]
——— provide for auditable financial statements (H.R. 3184), H5864 [26SE]
——— provide suicide prevention and outreach services to Reservists, H3561 [13JN]
——— psychological health and substance abuse research funding, H4937 [23JY]
——— recall of civilian furloughed employees, H6227, H6239, H6278, H6279 [4OC], H6291 [5OC], H6423, H6445 [9OC], H6533 [11OC]
——— reduce amount allowed to be spent for maintenance and repair of any general or flag officer quarters without prior notification, H3061 [4JN]
——— reduce number of deployed intercontinental ballistic nuclear missiles, H4951–H4953 [23JY]
——— remove unexploded ordnance from former defense site on Culebra, PR, H5010, H5011 [24JY]
——— report on abuse of chain of command position to gain access to or coerce another person for a sex-related offense, H3531 [13JN]
——— report on how Egyptian military is supporting rights of individuals involved in civil society and democratic promotion efforts through nongovernmental organizations, H3584 [13JN], E884 [17JN]
——— report on military and security developments involving Russia, H3584 [13JN]
——— report on utilization of real property, H3531 [13JN]
——— require a cost-benefit report on the Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, ROTC Warrior Forge exercise, H5029 [24JY]
——— require all branches of service to provide free Internet access to those serving in a combat zone, E880 [14JN]
——— require analysis of efficacy of Iran sanctions, H3639 [14JN]
——— require annual report on U.S. citizens subject to military detention, H3539 [13JN]
——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault, H3219 [6JN], H3340 [12JN]
——— require military-branded garments made in Bangladesh and sold at base retail stores comply with conditions of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, E875 [14JN]
——— review all separations of servicemembers that reported sexual assaults and correct their service records, H5014, H5015 [24JY]
——— seapower-related programs funding, H3335, H3340 [12JN]
——— Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office funding, E1169 [31JY], E1244 [2AU]
——— Special Operations Boat Docks funding, H3080 [4JN]
——— STARBASE program funding, H4916 [23JY]
——— strategic seaports infrastructure funding, H3545 [13JN]
——— submit report to Congress on meetings between employees and civilians relative to developing military policy on religious liberty, H3531 [13JN]
——— suicide prevention and outreach services for reservists funding, E1123 [24JY]
——— supplement wages and eliminate furloughs through reductions in Afghan Security Forces funding, H4926, H4927 [23JY], H5027 [24JY]
——— Therapeutic Service Dog Training Program evaluation study funding, H4924 [23JY]
——— Trans-Regional Web Initiative funding, H4953 [23JY]
——— traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H3061 [4JN], E885 [17JN]
——— traumatic brain injury funding, E1130 [24JY]
——— TRICARE for Life program enrollment fee implementation funding, H4975, H4976 [23JY]
——— Trident II D5 submarine launched ballistic missile program funding, H4889 [23JY]
——— United African Command Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force for Crisis Response funding, H4908 [23JY]
——— urge the President to utilize diplomatic means to limit transfer of arms from Russia, Lebanon, and Iran to Syria, H3639 [14JN]
——— wildlife reserve ranger training and equipment funding to combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, H4912 [23JY]
——— withhold Afghan Security Forces equipment funding pending a report clarifying need, operation, and maintenance of such equipment, H3617 [14JN]
Dept. of Education: allow charter schools to use Federal funds for professional development, teacher training, instructional materials, and minor facilities costs, H4716, H4717 [18JY], E1098 [19JY]
——— allow local educational agencies to enter contracts with other organizations to implement programs for at-risk-youth, H4706, H4707 [18JY]
——— allow redistribution of education funds to allow such funds to follow low-income students to the school of their choice, H4736–H4738 [19JY]
——— allow State and local educational agencies to use multiple measures to identify school academic performance, H4705, H4706 [18JY]
——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools (H.R. 866), E207 [27FE]
——— award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten programs and programs to support infants and toddlers (H.R. 1368), E355 [21MR]
——— clarify that Federal funds may be used for teacher professional development in computer science education, H4715, H4716 [18JY]
——— encourage States to include the number of enrolled public secondary school students attaining career and technical education proficiencies in its annual State report card, H4706 [18JY]
——— English language learner programs funding, H4694 [18JY]
——— ensure continued support for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian education programs, H4690–H4693, H4695 [18JY], H4813 [19JY]
——— exempt local educational agencies serving high percentage of students from families with income below the poverty line from changes to funding formula, H4710, H4711 [18JY]
——— impact of Government shutdown on Impact Aid Program, H6360 [8OC]
——— increase percentage of low-income student assistance funding reserved for outlying areas and the Dept. of the Interior, E1107 [22JY]
——— making continuing appropriations for Impact Aid Program (H.J. Res. 83), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— prohibit Federal funds to State and local educational agencies who facilitate the transfer of an employee they know or have probable cause to believe has engaged in sexual misconduct, H4733, H4734 [19JY]
——— prohibit Federal mandate requiring States to institute teacher evaluation programs, H4709, H4710, H4712 [18JY]
——— prohibit grant funds from bypassing States and going directly to local school districts, H4711, H4712 [18JY]
——— require State educational agencies to consult with private sector employers and entrepreneurs as part of education plan and require appointment of representatives from private sector to peer-review process, H4697 [18JY]
——— require States receiving insufficient grants to prioritize funding for schools serving neglected, delinquent, migrant students, English learners, at-risk students, and Native Americans, H4696, H4697 [18JY], E1099 [19JY]
——— restore greater authority and governance to local educational agencies, strengthen opportunities for parental input, and assess affect of regulations on local school districts, H4707, H4708 [18JY]
——— support professional development for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, H4715 [18JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4321 [10JY], H4475 [11JY], H4532 [17JY], H4607, H4610, H4619–H4722 [18JY], H4730, H4731–H4814 [19JY], H5076 [25JY], E1097, E1098, E1099 [19JY], E1107, E1110, E1111 [22JY], E1116 [23JY], E1136 [25JY], E1147 [26JY], E1193 [1AU]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 303), H4610–H4619 [18JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), corrections in engrossment, H4814 [19JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H4812, H4813 [19JY]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4260 [9JY]
——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, renewable energy, energy reliability, and efficiency programs, and Office of Science funding through reductions in defense environmental cleanup funding, H4257–H4260 [9JY]
——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H4225, H4228, H4284, H4285 [9JY]
——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development and National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4278, H4279 [9JY]
——— Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4283, H4284 [9JY]
——— Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, H4286 [9JY]
——— defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H4256, H4257 [9JY]
——— electricity delivery and energy reliability funding through reductions in administration accounts funding, H4272 [9JY]
——— encourage support for the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, H376 [6FE]
——— environmental justice for minority and low-income populations funding, H4286, H4287 [9JY]
——— fossil energy research and development funding, H4239 [9JY], H4352 [10JY]
——— fusion energy research funding, H1793 [21MR]
——— High Energy Physics Program funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H4276, H4277 [9JY]
——— Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program funding, H4254 [9JY]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), H6497–H6504 [11OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), motion to recommit, H6502, H6503 [11OC]
——— Medium Energy Nuclear Physics Program funding, H4358 [10JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration B61 nuclear bomb funding, H4288–H4290 [9JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4225, H4228 [9JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory Directed Research and Development program funding, H4350, H4351 [10JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration W–76 nuclear warhead funding, H4299 [9JY]
——— Nevada National Security Site perimeter security funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration Global Threat Reduction Initiative funding, H4298, H4299 [9JY]
——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in administration accounts funding, H4279 [9JY]
——— non-defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in nuclear energy research programs funding, H4277 [9JY]
——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding, H4269, H4270 [9JY]
——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4273, H4274 [9JY]
——— Office of Science funding, H4280 [9JY]
——— Office of Science funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4281–H4283 [9JY]
——— OMB approval of funding reprogramming request for Savannah River Site to prevent furloughs, H2408 [6MY]
——— prohibit funding for implementation, administration, or enforcement of the National Ocean Policy, H4360 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H4329 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for Western Area Power Administration Transmission Infrastructure Program borrowing authority, H4346, H4347 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement certain memorandums on power marketing administrations, H4339, H4340 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement rules regarding ceiling fans and ceiling fan light kits, H4326, H4327 [10JY]
——— provide analysis of alternatives for each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches a certain phase, H4305 [9JY]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees at Government-owned, contractor operated national laboratories, H6537, H6541 [11OC]
——— renewable energy, energy reliability, and efficiency, nuclear energy, and fossil energy research and development programs funding, H4270–H4272 [9JY]
——— renewable energy, energy reliability, and efficiency programs funding, H4262, H4263, H4265 [9JY]
——— renewable energy, energy reliability, and efficiency programs funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4264, H4272 [9JY]
——— research and development funding, H2279 [24AP]
——— salaries and expenses funding, H4288 [9JY]
——— State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H4274 [9JY]
——— Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) funding, H4358 [10JY]
——— Vehicle Technologies Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4275 [9JY]
——— Water Power Program funding, H4261 [9JY]
——— Weatherization Assistance Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration funding, H4275, H4276 [9JY]
——— wind energy programs funding, H4340, H4341 [10JY]
Dept. of HHS: extend authorization of appropriations for operational grants under the School-Based Health Centers Program (H.R. 2632), H4222 [9JY]
——— extend authorization of appropriations for the sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program, E1418 [2OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown on Head Start Program, H6360 [8OC], H6490 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), H6362–H6370, H6398 [8OC], H6425 [9OC], E1473 [10OC], E1502 [11OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), motion to recommit, H6368, H6369 [8OC]
——— prohibit reduction in Prevention and Public Health Fund funding used to reduce health disparities in minority populations, H2270 [24AP]
——— prohibit use of Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund funding for Hurricane Sandy damage costs that are reimbursed by self-insurance, H113, H114 [15JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), H187–H201 [22JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), Senate amendment, H823–H836 [4MR], E255 [7MR]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), H1643 [20MR], E341 [20MR]
——— reduction in staff in the Inspector General’s office, H5100 [30JY]
——— require a scientific and economic analysis of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act before final regulations are enforced, H3921, H3922 [19JN]
——— Social Services Block Grant Program funding to provide transportation for students displaced by Hurricane Sandy, H114, H115 [15JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Program funding, H3192, H3193 [5JN]
——— allow Coast Guard to complete Bureau of Customs and Border Protection H–60 helicopter conversion program, H3163, H3164 [5JN]
——— border security fencing, infrastructure, and technology funding, H3135 [5JN]
——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection airport staffing funding through reductions in 287(g) State and local government immigration enforcement program funding, H3130, H3139, H3140 [5JN]
——— eliminate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement requirement to maintain a certain detention bed occupancy level, H3142–H3145 [5JN]
——— enable State and local law enforcement to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce immigration law, H3198 [5JN]
——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3205, H3206 [5JN]
——— expand membership in Centers of Excellence program, H3199 [5JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3107, H3110–H3214 [5JN], H3220–H3225, H3226, H3228, H3234, H3248 [6JN], H3685 [17JN], E819, E821, E824 [6JN], E830 [10JN], E834, E837 [11JN], E848 [12JN], E865, E870, E873–E875 [14JN], E891, E892, E900 [17JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3032–H3042 [4JN], E839 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), motion to recommit, H3223, H3224 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), return to House (H. Res. 255), H3270 [11JN]
——— 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]
——— National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility research facility construction funding, H3166–H3168 [5JN]
——— Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties funding, H3132 [5JN]
——— Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties funding through reductions in 287(g) State and local government immigration enforcement program funding, H3134, H3135 [5JN], E834 [11JN]
——— Office of National Capital Region Coordination funding, H3176, H3177 [5JN]
——— Operation Stonegarden funding, H3207, H3208 [5JN]
——— pedestrian access points at land ports of entry improvement funding, H3195, H3196 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H3191, H3192 [5JN], E865 [14JN]
——— prohibit funding for new contracts to purchase ammunition prior to submitting report to Congress on cost and need for ammunition, H3190, H3191 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding for official receptions until implementation of biometric entry and exit data system is complete, H3214 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding to be used in contravention of First, Second, or Fourth Amendments to the Constitution, H3192 [5JN], E873–E875 [14JN], E900 [17JN]
——— prohibit funding to cities and towns that do not follow Federal immigration law, H3194, H3195 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John T. Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H3209–H3212 [5JN], H3226, H3228, H3234, H3248 [6JN], E830 [10JN], E837 [11JN], E848 [12JN]
——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3208 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding to purchase, operate, or maintain armed unmanned aerial vehicles, H3192 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, after a certain date, to the U.S., H3170–H3172 [5JN]
——— prohibit racial, ethnic, or religous profiling, H3212, H3213 [5JN]
——— prohibit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding for contravention of mandatory detention requirement for non-U.S. citizens convicted of certain crimes, H3193 [5JN]
——— rural airport detection equipment funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H3147 [5JN]
——— study effectiveness of Lakota light utility helicopters in border security, H3189, H3190 [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 HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H4868 [23JY], H4989 [24JY], H5114, H5117, H5118, H5120–H5124, H5153, H5154 [30JY], H5184, H5186 [31JY], H5268 [1AU], E1184 [1AU]
——— creation and promotion of translated materials and programs to assist persons with limited English proficiency funding through reductions in fair housing programs funding, H5164, H5165 [30JY]
——— fair housing programs funding, H5164 [30JY]
——— homeless assistance grants funding, H5160 [30JY], H5274 [1AU]
——— Housing Counseling Assistance Program funding, H5154 [30JY]
——— Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program funding, H5158, H5159 [30JY]
——— Office of Field Policy and Management funding, H5152, H5153 [30JY]
——— Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control funding, H4001 [25JN]
——— project-based rental assistance program technical correction, H5161 [30JY]
——— public housing programs funding, H5266 [1AU]
——— rental housing assistance program funding, H5162, H5163 [30JY]
——— section 8 housing voucher program funding, H5157 [30JY]
Dept. of Justice: enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 2585), H7387 [2DE], H8102 [12DE]
——— establish guidelines to prevent and address occurrences of bullying, provide grants to States for related programs, and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program, E25 [14JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (H.R. 751), H570 [15FE]
——— prohibit funding for contravention of the Defense of Marriage Act, H15, H17 [3JA]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System, H679 [27FE], H745, H782–H784, H798, H806 [28FE]
Dept. of Labor: job training programs funding through reduction in Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program marketing and outreach funding, H1473, H1474 [15MR]
Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5965–H5975 [28SE]
——— Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons funding, H744 [28FE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, H5778 [20SE]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit certain activities and require a report on expenditures relative to the National Ocean Policy established by Executive order, H4123–H4125 [27JN], E1002 [28JN]
——— restore non-Federal funding match requirement for Historic Preservation Grants, H143, H144 [15JA]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5374 [2AU]
Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (H.R. 2428), H5281, H5283 [1AU]
——— California high-speed rail projects funding, H5113 [30JY]
——— Capital Investment Grants funding, H5135 [30JY]
——— distracted driving prevention and research funding, H5124 [30JY]
——— Houston, TX, commuter light rail funding, H5149, H5150 [30JY]
——— obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events (H.R. 3174), H6016–H6019 [30SE]
——— Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response funding, H5123 [30JY]
——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding, H5117, H5118 [30JY]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs, H2330, H2331 [25AP]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (H.R. 1765), H2364–H2374, H2379, H2380 [26AP], E581 [30AP], E598 [6MY], E645 [13MY]
——— provide funds to States to cover costs to repair or reconstruct a bridge determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient (H.R. 1419), E391 [9AP]
——— Research and Innovative Technology Administration funding, H5124, H5125 [30JY]
——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H5114 [30JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address claims backlog through increased staffing in certain regional offices, H3065, H3066 [4JN]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6475 [10OC]
——— improve access to alternative medicine, H3062, H3063 [4JN]
——— information technology systems funding through reductions in conferences funding, H3079 [4JN]
——— National Cemetery Administration funding, H145, H146 [15JA]
——— pay provisional benefits for certain nonadjudicated claims, H3056 [4JN]
——— post-traumatic stress disorder and brain trauma treatment funding, H3063, H3064 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding for payment of employee performance awards, H3076, H3077 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement directive prohibiting access to clinical programs for veterans participating in State-approved marijuana programs, H3073 [4JN]
——— prohibit increased funding for any major medical facility currently under construction, H3078 [4JN]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts (H.R. 813), H6204, H6206 [3OC]
——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and assistance to U.S. Paralympics, Inc., H5890 [27SE]
——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and assistance to U.S. Paralympics, Inc. (H.R. 1402), H7614–H7619 [10DE]
——— reduce salary of senior officials if disability compensation claims are not reduced by a certain amount, H3074, H3075 [4JN]
——— report to Congress a plan to eliminate backlog of benefit claims, H3023 [4JN]
——— support university law school programs designed to provide legal assistance to veterans (H.R. 3477), E1643 [13NO]
——— Veterans Benefits Administration veterans employment funding, H3064, H3065 [4JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3022, H3023, H3044–H3088 [4JN], H3226 [6JN], H6128 [2OC], H6201, H6202, H6204–H6207 [3OC], E799, E801, E806 [5JN], E816 [6JN], E865 [14JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3032–H3042 [4JN], E839 [11JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), motion to recommit, H3086, H3087 [4JN]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), unanimous-consent agreement, H3069 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding for conferences costing above a certain limit, H3075 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H3077 [4JN], E865 [14JN]
——— prohibit funding to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3080–H3083 [4JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: clarify implementation of electronic health records, H3067 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3079 [4JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit use of Hurricane Sandy relief funding for land acquisition, H144, H145 [15JA]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H4001 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4989 [24JY], H5073 [25JY], H5101–H5145, H5149–H5170 [30JY], H5184, H5186 [31JY], H5266, H5268, H5271, H5283, H5298 [1AU], H5530 [12SE], E1178 [31JY], E1182, E1183, E1184 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4866–H4877 [23JY]
Diseases: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H2034 [16AP]
——— epithelioid hemangioendothelioma research funding, E113 [6FE]
——— frontotemporal degeneration research and awareness funding, E1423 [3OC]
District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money (H.R. 345), H5875–H5878 [26SE], E48 [22JA]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H5782 [20SE]
——— make local funds available at the beginning of the fiscal year at the rate of operations provided under the local budget act if the regular appropriation bill has not yet become law (H.R. 1196), H5877 [26SE], E298 [14MR]
——— make local funds available during any portion of the fiscal year at the rate of operations provided under the local budget act if the regular appropriation bill has not yet become law (H.R. 3100), H5541 [12SE], H5877 [26SE], H6079 [1OC], E1311 [12SE]
——— making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), H6077–H6082, H6092 [1OC], H6133–H6138 [2OC], H6241 [4OC], H6462 [10OC], H6532 [11OC], E1417 [2OC], E1424 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6122–H6132 [2OC]
——— permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use if neither an appropriations bill or continuing resolution for the District becomes law (H.R. 2793), H6080 [1OC]
Ecology and environment: address harmful algae blooms, H4365 [10JY]
Economy: avert ‘‘fiscal cliff’’ economic crisis through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, E11 [3JA], E21 [14JA]
——— avert impact of budget sequestration on economy through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H512 [14FE], H686, H687, H692 [27FE]
——— establish reporting requirements for Troubled Asset Relief Program or American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, H6449 [9OC]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H350, H354, H357 [5FE], H396–H398 [6FE], H434, H436, H437 [12FE], H457, H458, H461, H462, H463, H464, H465 [13FE], H506, H508, H514, H515, H516, H521, H522, H530, H531, H540 [14FE], H554, H564, H570 [15FE], H601, H602, H607, H608, H609 [25FE], H633, H634, H637, H638, H639, H640, H641, H642, H643, H650, H651 [26FE], H663–H672, H673, H674, H675, H676, H680, H681, H684, H685, H686, H687, H688–H697 [27FE], H705, H706, H801–H811 [28FE], H821, H822, H941–H948 [4MR], H955, H956, H957, H958, H964, H968, H978 [5MR], H985, H986, H988–H995, H1303–H1315 [6MR], H1364, H1366–H1371 [13MR], H1401, H1403, H1423 [14MR], H1542 [15MR], H1591–H1596 [19MR], H1641, H1642 [20MR], H1863, H1870, H1871, H1872, H1873 [10AP], H1917, H1925 [11AP], H1977 [12AP], H2076 [17AP], H2167, H2168 [23AP], H2252, H2258, H2269 [24AP], H2303, H2308, H2312, H2313, H2314, H2315, H2316–H2321 [25AP], H2356, H2366, H2367, H2371, H2378, H2379, H2380 [26AP], H2471–H2473 [7MY], H2494 [8MY], H2555 [9MY], H2607 [15MY], H2810, H2811, H2812 [21MY], H2846, H2848, H2849, H2851 [22MY], H3055 [4JN], H3931 [20JN], H4084, H4085 [27JN], H4259 [9JY], H4624, H4626 [18JY], H4987 [24JY], H5442 [10SE], H5483, H5484, H5485 [11SE], H5689, H5690, H5756 [19SE], H5913 [27SE], H5943 [28SE], H6403 [8OC], H6540 [11OC], H7461 [4DE], H8043, H8083 [12DE], E193 [26FE], E199, E201 [27FE], E226, E229, E231 [28FE], E244 [5MR], E263 [11MR], E321 [18MR], E585 [3MY], E636 [9MY], E1361 [23SE]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H5808 [25SE], H5887 [27SE], H6188 [3OC], H6419 [9OC], H6490 [10OC], H6542 [11OC], H6646 [22OC], H6688 [23OC]
——— replace sequester with responsible spending reforms, H438 [12FE], H8077 [12DE]
Education: ensure States and local educational agencies maintain rights and responsibilities of determining educational curriculum, programs of instruction, and assessments for elementary and secondary education, H4694–H4696 [18JY], E1098 [19JY]
——— funding, H2285 [24AP], H2559 [9MY]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H5842 [26SE], H5936, H5937, H5938 [28SE]
——— Pell Grants funding, H1387 [13MR], H2285, H2287 [24AP]
——— restore State sovereignty over public education and parental rights over the education of their children, H4731, H4732 [19JY]
Egypt: prohibit use of funds for military or paramilitary operations, H5017–H5019 [24JY]
Energy and water development: exempt related agencies from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H4361 [10JY]
——— importance of infrastructure investment, H4240 [9JY], H4603 [18JY]
——— making appropriations, H5776 [20SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4231–H4308 [9JY], H4322–H4367 [10JY], H4515 [16JY], E1040 [10JY], E1048 [11JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (H. Res. 288), H4224–H4230 [9JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), motion to recommit, H4365, H4366 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H4329 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies for the purchase or lease of new motor vehicles, H4330 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4345, H4346 [10JY]
EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements, H3856 [19JN]
——— funding, H4992 [24JY]
——— Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H1364 [13MR], H2849 [22MY]
——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (H.R. 621), H4088 [27JN]
Everglades National Park: impact of Government shutdown on fishing guides, E1502 [11OC]
Executive Office of the President: provide information to Congress as to which organizations are believed to be affiliates or adherents of al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), E883 [17JN]
FAA: Contract Tower Program funding, H5118, H5119 [30JY]
——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H5126–H5128 [30JY], E1178 [31JY]
——— exempt Alaska and Hawaii from certain restrictions in receiving Essential Air Service Program funding, H5125, H5126 [30JY], H7636 [11DE]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6231, H6232 [4OC]
——— low airspeed alert systems study funding, H5128, H5129 [30JY]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6435–H6441 [9OC], E1476 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6370–H6381 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), motion to recommit, H6439 [9OC]
——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H5129, H5130 [30JY]
——— reduce Essential Air Service Program per passenger subsidy, H5126 [30JY]
FBI: impact of Government shutdown on FBI National Academy, H6231 [4OC]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6326–H6334 [7OC], E1467 [9OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), motion to recommit, H6333 [7OC]
——— reevaluate proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’, H3727 [18JN]
Federal agencies and departments: include remediation plans in annual reports on small business contracting goals, H3530 [13JN]
——— reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (H.R. 1999), H3078, H3079 [4JN], H3109 [5JN], H3531 [13JN], H4937 [23JY]
——— reduce waste and streamline government programs, H5181 [31JY]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2061), H7157–H7162 [18NO], E1702 [19NO]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: reauthorize nutrition programs for the same duration as farm programs, H6515–H6520 [11OC]
Federal employees: appropriate funds necessary to ensure Federal employees continue to receive pay for service during a Government shutdown, H6004, H6005 [28SE]
——— impact of budget sequestration, E1884 [16DE]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6456 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for on-time compensation of all Federal employees and certain military personnel during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3271), H6376 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for salaries and related expenses of excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown (H.J. Res. 89), H6384–H6389 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for salaries and related expenses of excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown (H.J. Res. 89), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6370–H6381 [8OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees, H6620 [16OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), H6292, H6296–H6304, H6306, H6307 [5OC], H6332, H6333 [7OC], H6385–H6389 [8OC], H6429 [9OC], H6560, H6565 [12OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
Federal Highway Administration: administrative expenses funding, H5132 [30JY]
——— remove cap on Emergency Relief Program funds to assist Colorado disaster recovery, H6016–H6019 [30SE]
Federal Maritime Commission: salaries and expenses funding, H5168 [30JY]
FEMA: allow monthly installment payments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program, cap the annual cost of flood insurance, and phase-in premium increases (H.R. 3312), H7405 [3DE], E1554 [23OC]
——— Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Response (SAFER) grants funding, H3137 [5JN]
——— authorize appropriations for the Port Security Grant Program (H.R. 1534), E443, E446 [12AP]
——— delay and phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program for certain properties, H3196 [5JN]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), H6910 [30OC]
——— disaster relief funding, H3175 [5JN]
——— improve the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 2199), H3186 [5JN]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), H6243, H6254–H6262 [4OC], H6428 [9OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), motion to recommit, H6260, H6261 [4OC]
——— National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security administrative operations funding, H3223, H3224 [6JN]
——— National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund funding through reductions in Dept. of Homeland Security automation modernization funding, H3140, H3141 [5JN]
——— National Urban Search and Rescue Response System funding, H3137, H3138 [5JN]
——— Port Security Grant Program funding, H3157 [5JN]
——— reauthorize the predisaster hazard mitigation program (H.R. 3282), E1474 [10OC]
——— require disclosure of all disaster relief program grants funds distributed for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H141 [15JA]
——— State and local rail and transit security grant programs funding, H3158 [5JN]
——— State and local wildfire preparedness grant program funding, H3207 [5JN]
——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 41), H39–H48 [4JA], H119 [15JA], E27 [15JA]
——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding, H2446 [7MY], H3136, H3137, H3149 [5JN], E837 [11JN]
——— Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for Buffalo, NY, area, H3107 [5JN]
——— Urban Areas Security Initiative Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding, H3164 [5JN]
Financial Accounting Standards Board: funding, H1312 [6MR]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H5777 [20SE], H6077 [1OC]
Firearms: express that active duty military personnel who are stationed or residing in the District of Columbia should be permitted to exercise fully their rights under the Second Amendment to the Constitution, H3584 [13JN], H3639 [14JN]
Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H4908, H4909 [23JY]
Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government, H3190 [5JN]
Floods: disaster assistance to Colorado, H5779, H5780, H5782 [20SE]
Florida: environmental and water quality issues of waterways and restoration projects funding, H6687 [23OC]
Forest Service: streamline management of pine beetle infestation and clearing of infested trees to reduce forest fire risk, H3900 [19JN]
Forests: wildland fire management funding, H5778 [20SE]
Fort Benning, GA: transfer Camp Frank D. Merrill to the Dept. of the Army from the Forest Service, H4590 [17JY]
GAO: establish pilot program to collect and publish Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit redemption data, H3889 [19JN]
——— require audit of Federal funding for mental illness diagnosis, research, and treatment, H1868 [10AP]
——— study effectiveness of Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund in maximizing economic growth and job creation in communities surrounding low and moderate-use ports, H6746 [23OC]
Government: institute hiring freeze to stop impact of budget sequestration, H688 [27FE]
——— prohibit Members of Congress, President, Vice-President, and executive department heads from receiving pay and prioritize payments to seniors, military, and veterans during Government shutdowns (H.R. 3152), H6241 [4OC]
——— shutdown relative to budget process, H5783 [20SE], H5895, H5913, H5919 [27SE], H5938, H5939, H5944, H5979, H5982, H5983, H6003 [28SE], H6014, H6041–H6048 [30SE], H6055, H6056, H6057, H6058, H6059, H6060, H6061, H6062, H6063, H6064, H6065, H6066, H6067, H6068, H6069, H6070, H6071–H6077, H6080, H6081, H6083–H6089, H6091–H6097 [1OC], H6105, H6106, H6107, H6108, H6109, H6110, H6111, H6112, H6113, H6114, H6115, H6116, H6117, H6118, H6119, H6120, H6121, H6123–H6131, H6134–H6138, H6140–H6154, H6161–H6167, H6170–H6172 [2OC], H6177–H6197, H6201–H6207, H6210, H6211, H6212, H6217 [3OC], H6228, H6229, H6230, H6231, H6232, H6233, H6234, H6235, H6236, H6237, H6239, H6240, H6241, H6242, H6243, H6244–H6251, H6254–H6261, H6263–H6272, H6273, H6274–H6288 [4OC], H6291, H6292, H6293, H6294, H6295, H6297–H6304, H6306, H6307, H6308–H6321 [5OC], H6323, H6324, H6325, H6326, H6327–H6334, H6335, H6336–H6343 [7OC], H6345, H6346, H6347, H6348, H6354, H6355, H6356, H6357, H6358, H6359, H6360, H6361, H6362–H6383, H6385–H6395, H6398, H6399–H6410 [8OC], H6415, H6416, H6417, H6419, H6420, H6421, H6422, H6423, H6424, H6425, H6426, H6427, H6428, H6429, H6430, H6432, H6433, H6436–H6440, H6442, H6451, H6452 [9OC], H6456, H6457, H6458, H6459, H6460, H6461, H6462, H6463, H6464, H6465, H6466–H6473, H6474, H6475, H6489–H6492 [10OC], H6495, H6496, H6497–H6504, H6506, H6511–H6513, H6532, H6533–H6544 [11OC], H6547, H6548, H6549–H6556, H6558, H6559, H6560–H6566 [12OC], H6571, H6572, H6573, H6574–H6594 [14OC], H6595, H6596, H6597, H6598, H6599, H6600, H6601, H6602, H6603 [15OC], H6607, H6608, H6609, H6610, H6612, H6613, H6614, H6615, H6620–H6625 [16OC], H6646, H6664, H6672 [22OC], H6680, H6682, H6695, H6762 [23OC], H7440 [3DE], E1407 [30SE], E1412, E1414 [1OC], E1416, E1417, E1419, E1420 [2OC], E1430 [3OC], E1456 [8OC], E1464, E1467 [9OC], E1498, E1502 [11OC], E1505, E1507 [14OC], E1511 [15OC], E1557 [23OC]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H6716 [23OC]
——— ensure that receipts are fully spent on U.S. ports and harbors, H4239 [9JY]
——— ensure that receipts are fully spent on U.S. ports and harbors (H. Res. 236), E748 [23MY]
——— small ports dredging and maintenance funding, H3745 [18JN], H4254 [9JY]
Hawaii: military construction, Maritime Guaranteed Loan Program, and research programs funding, H8042 [12DE]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H4242, H4307 [9JY]
Health: health care programs funding, H1670 [20MR]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate, H2167 [23AP], H2271 [24AP], H2309 [25AP], H2380 [26AP], H2544, H2554, H2555 [9MY], H3052 [4JN], H3339 [12JN], H3369 [13JN], H5779 [20SE], H6041, H6044, H6047 [30SE], H6055 [1OC], H6165 [2OC]
——— encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (H. Res. 174), H2258, H2259 [24AP], H2321 [25AP], H2724, H2727–H2730 [17MY]
——— legislative priorities, H5183 [31JY], H5270 [1AU], H5369, H5383–H5386 [2AU], H6845 [29OC]
——— legislative process, H3227 [6JN], H3636, H3637 [14JN]
——— prohibit operation of an exercise facility for Members during a Government shutdown, H6417 [9OC]
——— tribute to Members and staff who worked on H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H5029 [24JY]
——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 25, setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023, H1794 [21MR]
House Rules: privileged motion of Members to offer resolution to end Government shutdown, H6557, H6558 [12OC]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 361), H5938–H5946 [28SE]
Housing: public housing mold abatement funding in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy, H140, H141 [15JA]
Hunger: impact of Government shutdown on relief programs, H6110 [2OC]
Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, H6833 [29OC], E1590 [29OC], E1607 [30OC]
——— ensure States receiving a major disaster declaration due to Hurricane Sandy damage are eligible to receive EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grants, H103 [15JA]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, H100 [15JA]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 219), H65–H72 [14JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H40–H48 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H99, H109–H152, H155–H158, H161 [15JA], E37, E38 [18JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (H. Res. 23), H99–H108 [15JA]
——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding through Government across-the-board funding reduction, H103, H125, H126 [15JA], E37 [18JA]
Independent Government Waste Reduction Board: establish (H.R. 530), H376 [6FE], H685 [27FE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3381), H7335 [21NO]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6204 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
Interstate commerce: prohibit States from enacting laws that place restrictions on means of production for agricultural goods sold within its borders but produced in other States, E1002 [28JN]
IRS: condition funding on implementation of recommendations to address inappropriate criteria used to identify tax-exempt applications for review, H5777 [20SE]
Israel: authorize assistance to start a U.S. production line for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H4921 [23JY]
Livermore, CA: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory National Ignition Facility funding, H4254 [9JY]
LSC: funding, H139 [15JA]
Medicaid: increase Federal medical assistance percentage for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1264), E330 [19MR]
——— redistribute Federal funds that would otherwise be made available to States that do not provide for Medicaid expansion to States electing to provide those benefits (H.R. 467), H349 [5FE]
Medicare: funding, H5776 [20SE]
——— reform, H535, H536, H537 [14FE]
Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 310), H233, H246 [23JA]
——— reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3160), H5844 [26SE], H6210 [3OC], E1403 [30SE]
——— require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, H1361 [13MR]
——— require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (H.R. 1478), E413 [10AP]
Military Selective Service Act: deauthorize except during a Presidentially-declared national emergency (H.R. 978), H1364 [13MR]
Mining and mineral resources: impact of Government shutdown on safety inspections, H6457 [10OC]
Morton, John T.: call for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director to resign relative to release of detained illegal immigrants in alleged response to budget sequestration, H1404 [14MR]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 2616), E1033 [9JY]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 2687), H5267 [1AU]
——— earth science research funding, H5267 [1AU]
National Cancer Institute: funding, E1874 [16DE]
——— impact of budget sequestration, E1005 [28JN]
——— pancreatic cancer research funding, H5599 [18SE], E1631 [12NO]
National Environmental Policy Act: importance of funding improvements in environmental laws, E1637 [12NO]
National Guard: codify the National Guard State Partnership Program regarding the funding sources for and purposes of the program and specifying certain limitations on the use of such funding (H.R. 641), E140 [13FE]
——— emergency response medical equipment ambulance funding, H4928, H4929 [23JY]
——— National Guard State Partnership Program funding, H4912 [23JY], E1133 [25JY]
——— prohibit motorsports and professional wrestling sponsorship funding, H3564–H3566 [13JN], E962 [25JN]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), H3765 [19JN]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6071–H6077, H6092 [1OC], H6146–H6155 [2OC], H6178, H6181, H6185, H6190, H6191, H6211 [3OC], H6241, H6280 [4OC], E1417 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6122–H6132 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), motion to recommit, H6152–H6154 [2OC]
National parks and recreation areas: impact of Government shutdown, H6238, H6274 [4OC], H6359 [8OC], H6445 [9OC], H6670 [22OC], H6682, H6763 [23OC]
National security: impact of Government shutdown, H6588 [14OC]
National Security Agency: prohibit funding to acquire information for purpose of targeting U.S. citizens or to acquire, monitor, or store electronic communications by citizens, H5022, H5023 [24JY]
National Weather Service: ground readiness project funding, H137–H139 [15JA]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 82), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
National Women’s Rights History Project Act: reauthorize appropriations (H.R. 2763), E1102 [19JY]
Native Americans: making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), H6548–H6552, H6559 [12OC], H6574–H6579 [14OC], E1505, E1507 [14OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), consideration (H. Res. 371), H6244–H6254 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), motion to instruct conferees, H6576–H6578 [14OC]
NATO: headquarters construction funding, H3057, H3058 [4JN]
——— Security Investment Program funding, H3058, H3059 [4JN]
Navy: reduce minimum level of aircraft carriers in fleet, H3520, H3521 [13JN]
——— Virginia-class submarine program funding, H8041 [12DE]
Nevada: impact of Government shutdown, H6442 [9OC]
——— Solar Reserve project funding, H1580 [19MR]
NIH: biomedical reseach funding, H5863 [26SE], E1386 [26SE]
——— cancer research funding, H4532 [17JY], H4989 [24JY], E1066 [16JY]
——— funding, H1617 [19MR], H5273 [1AU], H7638, H7656–H7659, H7661, H7663–H7665, H7675–H7681 [11DE], E1066 [16JY], E1111 [22JY], E1834, E1838 [11DE], E1874 [16DE]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H7675 [11DE]
——— impact of budget sequestration on research, H1579 [19MR], H1802 [21MR]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6075, H6083 [1OC], H6118 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), H6139–H6146, H6152 [2OC], H6178, H6181, H6191, H6192, H6211 [3OC], H6238, H6241, H6280 [4OC], H6425 [9OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6122–H6132 [2OC]
——— making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1301), H1802 [21MR]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 1724), H3362 [13JN]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 2019), H5576 [17SE], H7556 [5DE], H7637, H7653–H7666 [11DE], E1880 [16DE], E1902 [19DE]
——— renew Special Diabetes Program, H7636 [11DE]
NIST: reauthorize the competitive grant program within the Regional Centers for the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology program (H.R. 1418), E896 [17JN]
NOAA: clarify that fisheries disaster funds are intended for States that suffered a fisheries disaster as a direct result of impacts from Hurricane Sandy, H137 [15JA]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H3697 [18JN]
——— Regional Ocean Partnership program funding, H136, H137 [15JA]
Northern Border Regional Commission: funding, H4353–H4355 [10JY]
Northwestern University: impact of budget sequestration on Reproductive Health Hazards Superfund Research Center, E943 [20JN]
NSF: prohibit Political Science Program funding, E374 [25MR]
——— tribute to science and health research projects, H7701 [12DE]
OMB: directive relative to operation of Federal websites during a Government shutdown, H6191 [3OC]
Pakistan: assistance funding, H4927, H4928, H4971, H4972 [23JY]
——— foreign aid funding, H6809 [28OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on Texas, H5913 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement, H5074 [25JY], H5375 [2AU], H5650–H5652 [18SE], H5665, H5667, H5668, H5684–H5692 [19SE], H5772, H5773, H5775–H5784, H5793, H5795–H5797 [20SE], H5809, H5825, H5827 [25SE], H5836, H5837, H5839, H5842, H5843, H5844, H5845, H5846, H5863, H5864, H5865 [26SE], H5895, H5896, H5898, H5899, H5912–H5914, H5919 [27SE], H5925, H5926, H5927, H5928, H5929, H5931, H5932, H5935, H5936, H5937, H5938, H5939–H5945 [28SE], H6013, H6014, H6015, H6042–H6048, H6049, H6050 [30SE], H6062 [1OC], E1361, E1362 [23SE]
——— usage of certain legislative tactics to ensure passage, H5918 [27SE]
POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any U.S. citizen who is detained in the U.S., H3537, H3538 [13JN]
Presidential appointments: prohibit payment of salaries to Presidential recess appointees until they are formally confirmed by the Senate, H4323 [10JY], H4966 [23JY]
Privacy: prohibit funding to any U.S. agency, including the National Security Agency, to collect records that pertain to persons not subject to an investigation, H4991, H5022–H5027 [24JY], E1130 [24JY], E1135, E1145 [25JY], E1244 [2AU]
Public broadcasting: funding, H4983 [24JY]
Public debt: apply debt limit only to debt held by the public and adjust debt limit for increases in the gross domestic product (H.R. 3148), H6285 [4OC]
——— ceiling, H152–H155 [15JA], H183 [22JA], H459 [13FE], H1978 [12AP], H2146 [18AP], H2660 [16MY], H3226 [6JN], H4591–H4594 [17JY], H5075, H5076 [25JY], H5530 [12SE], H5808 [25SE], H5895 [27SE], H5930, H5931, H5932, H5934 [28SE], H6057 [1OC], H6106 [2OC], H6188, H6189 [3OC], H6232, H6233, H6246, H6276, H6285 [4OC], H6294 [5OC], H6323, H6326, H6335 [7OC], H6346, H6349, H6357, H6359, H6360, H6371, H6392, H6393, H6398–H6401, H6404–H6406 [8OC], H6417, H6418, H6419, H6420, H6421, H6424, H6427, H6429, H6430 [9OC], H6458, H6460, H6461, H6463, H6465, H6466, H6476, H6485, H6490 [10OC], H6496, H6498 [11OC], H6548, H6559, H6561, H6562, H6565 [12OC], H6571, H6572, H6574, H6581–H6584, H6587–H6594 [14OC], H6595, H6597, H6598, H6599, H6600, H6601, H6602, H6603 [15OC], H6607, H6608, H6609, H6610, H6612, H6613, H6614, H6615, H6620–H6625 [16OC], H6684 [23OC], H7632 [11DE], E1511 [15OC]
——— clarify relationship between debt issued and statutory debt ceiling in the prioritized obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached, H2550 [9MY]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (H.J. Res. 99), H6872–H6876 [29OC], H6905, H6913 [30OC], E1609 [30OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (H.J. Res. 99), consideration (H. Res. 391), H6841–H6850 [29OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (H.J. Res. 99), motion to proceed, H6872 [29OC]
——— economic impact of default, H6592 [14OC], H6597 [15OC], H6613 [16OC]
——— eliminate statutory ceiling and place limitations on the purposes for which public debt may be issued (H.R. 290), H350 [5FE]
——— establish debt stabilization process requiring negotiated budget compromise when debt grows faster than the economy (H.R. 3149), H6285 [4OC]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached, H5684, H5686, H5691, H5757 [19SE], H5775, H5782 [20SE], H5836, H5843, H5846 [26SE], H5936, H5937, H5983 [28SE]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), H2313 [25AP], H2355 [26AP], H2443 [7MY], H2492 [8MY], H2539–H2553, H2556 [9MY], H2660 [16MY], H5846 [26SE], H6572 [14OC]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), consideration (H. Res. 202), H2495–H2502 [8MY]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), motion to recommit, H2551, H2552 [9MY]
——— 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 (H.R. 55), H6346 [8OC]
——— reform the public debt ceiling (H.R. 3293), E1513 [15OC]
——— require Dept. of the Treasury reports to Congress on status of the debt, deficit reduction proposals, and impact of debt ceiling increase prior to potential debt ceiling increases (H.R. 3579), E1788 [4DE]
Public lands: impact of shutdown on fishing, hunting, and other recreational activities, H6308–H6312 [5OC]
Puerto Rico: extend waiver for local cost-sharing requirements for Corps of Engineers projects, H6745 [23OC]
Rock Island, IL: impact of Government shutdown on Rock Island Arsenal employees, H6563 [12OC]
SBA: permit prime contractors covered by a subcontracting plan for a single Federal contract to receive credit against such a plan for using small business subcontractors, E875 [14JN]
Schools: require criminal background checks for school employees, H4733 [19JY]
Science: impact of Government shutdown, H6117 [2OC], H6348 [8OC], H6538–H6544 [11OC]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5778 [20SE]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 3465), H7095–H7097 [14NO], E1725 [21NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1526), H5460–H5467 [10SE], H5530 [12SE], H5721–H5755 [19SE], H5788–H5792 [20SE], H5820 [25SE], E1353, E1356, E1357, E1358 [20SE], E1389 [27SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1526), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5669–H5684 [19SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1526), motion to recommit, H5790, H5791 [20SE]
Social Security: funding, H5786 [20SE]
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission: funding, H4353–H4355 [10JY]
Syria: prohibit funding to escalate U.S. military involvement in Syria, H4871 [23JY], H5015–H5017 [24JY], H5467–H5474 [10SE]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, H3584 [13JN]
Technology: enhance security and resiliency of U.S. cyber and communications infrastructure, H3164 [5JN]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, H679 [27FE], H6910 [30OC]
Transportation: impact of Government shutdown, E1420 [2OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown on safety, H6601 [15OC]
——— importance of infrastructure investment, H155–H160 [15JA], H463 [13FE], H1345–H1347 [12MR], H1573, H1627 [19MR], H1642, H1707 [20MR], H2233–H2235 [23AP], H2474, H2475 [7MY], H3025, H3091–H3093 [4JN], H3257, H3275–H3277 [11JN], H4253 [9JY], H4511–H4516 [16JY], H4859, H4860 [23JY], H5179 [31JY], H5271 [1AU], H5578–H5580 [17SE], H6066 [1OC], H6345 [8OC], H6666 [22OC], H6982 [12NO], H7397, H7430–H7433 [3DE], H7457 [4DE], H7624 [10DE]
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]
——— funding, H3146, H3147, H3150–H3154 [5JN]
——— prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft, H3180–H3182, H3199 [5JN], E819 [6JN]
——— 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]
——— prohibit funding for Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response drone screening operations outside of airports, H3178, H3179 [5JN]
——— proposal to shift responsibility to staff airport exit lanes to airport operators, H3131 [5JN]
——— screener uniform funding, H3154 [5JN]
——— Screening Partnership Program (SPP) funding through reductions in aviation security direction and enforcement funding, H3149, H3150 [5JN]
——— surface transportation security funding, H3138, H3139 [5JN]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: training facility repair funding, H99 [15JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Stewart McKinney National Wildlife Refuge funding to rebuild seawalls and buildings on uninhabited islands, H101, H141–H143 [15JA]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapon stockpiles below newly negotiated levels, H4342–H4344 [10JY], H4970, H4971, H4973 [23JY]
Unemployment: impact of budget sequestration on benefits, E989 [28JN]
USEC, Inc.: prohibit funding, H4300–H4302 [9JY]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, H3530 [13JN]
——— benefits funding, H5786 [20SE]
——— HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program funding, H5154, H5155, H5161–H5164 [30JY]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6560, H6561 [12OC], H6600 [15OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6082–H6089, H6092 [1OC], H6106, H6108, H6120 [2OC], H6181, H6192, H6200–H6210, H6211 [3OC], H6239, H6241, H6279, H6280 [4OC], E1417, E1419 [2OC], E1456 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6122–H6132 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), motion to recommit, H6207, H6208 [3OC]
Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H677–H681 [27FE], H736–H750, H772, H780, H793–H799 [28FE], E217 [28FE]
——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H677–H681 [27FE], H736–H748, H772–H784, H793–H799 [28FE], E217 [28FE]
——— reauthorize, H77 [14JA], H98 [15JA]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), H353 [5FE], H398 [6FE], H571 [15FE], H674, H676, H688 [27FE], H706, H707–H801, H802, H805, H806–H811 [28FE], H6690 [23OC], H6910, H6935–H6941 [30OC], E217 [28FE], E236 [4MR], E248 [6MR], E348 [21MR], E1604 [30OC]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), consideration (H. Res. 83), H677–H684 [27FE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H1865 [10AP]
War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H8096 [12DE]
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: funding, H5136, H5137, H5143, H5144 [30JY]
Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1877), E623 [8MY]
Wildfires: express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters (H. Res. 279), H4043 [26JN]
Women: impact of budget sequestration on programs assisting women including maternal and child health programs, H806–H811 [28FE]
——— impact of Government shutdown on health services, H6121 [2OC]
Remarks in Senate
Africa: combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, S8043 [14NO]
Agriculture: impact of Government shutdown on farmers, S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397 [11OC]
——— make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (S. 141), S288 [24JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), S4987 [24JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), S5790, S5794 [18JY], S6162, S6163 [1AU], S6500, S6501 [17SE], S6568 [18SE], S6613 [19SE], S6871 [24SE], S7037 [30SE], S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7395–S7397, S7402 [11OC], S7648–S7650 [30OC], S7693 [31OC], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616, S8631 [11DE], S8723, S8751 [12DE], S8787, S8796, S8805 [13DE], S8887 [17DE], S9090 [20DE]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), House amendment, S7084 [1OC]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), insert S. 954 language in lieu, S5794 [18JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), unanimous-consent agreement, S5794 [18JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3589, S3591–S3595, S3597, S3610 [20MY], S3634–S3648, S3652 [21MY], S3709, S3712–S3717, S3722–S3736, S3745–S3752 [22MY], S3796, S3797, S3805, S3806, S3809, S3816–S3826 [23MY], S3890, S3895–S3897, S3900, S3901 [3JN], S3915, S3923–S3925, S3931–S3940, S3946, S3947 [4JN], S3970, S3971, S3975, S3976, S3979–S3981 [6JN], S4029, S4043–S4053 [10JN], S4206 [11JN], S4401 [12JN], S4473 [13JN], S4757 [20JN], S4987 [24JN], S5601 [10JY], S5705 [16JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), motion to proceed, S3519 [15MY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), order to print, S4432 [12JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), unanimous-consent agreement, S3523 [15MY], S3949 [4JN]
——— reform direct payment program, S6162 [1AU]
——— temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 3695), S9090 [20DE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 1244), S6910–S6912 [26SE]
Amtrak: funding, S5832 [23JY]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), S7018, S7019, S7021, S7038 [30SE], S7065, S7072 [1OC], S7154 [3OC], S7186, S7190 [4OC], S7299 [8OC], S7325, S7327 [9OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), unanimous-consent agreement, S7018 [30SE]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), S7117, S7133 [2OC], S7148 [3OC], S7190, S7199, S7214 [4OC], S7243 [5OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), unanimous-consent agreement, S7140 [2OC]
——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), unanimous-consent request, S7147 [3OC], S7182, S7183 [4OC], S7332 [9OC]
——— authorize military operations in Syria, S3288–S3292 [9MY]
——— ensure access to quality mental health care for active duty servicemembers, veterans, and family members, S3321 [9MY]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7195 [4OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown on the payment of death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members, S7283, S7293, S7294 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (H.J. Res. 91), S7312, S7325, S7326, S7352, S7354 [9OC], S7357, S7368–S7370 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (H.J. Res. 91), unanimous-consent agreement, S7368 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (H.J. Res. 91), unanimous-consent request, S7328 [9OC]
——— require continuation of tuition assistance programs for members for the remainder of the fiscal year, S1928 [19MR], S1974, S1985 [20MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (S. 1844), S8946, S8948, S8949, S8964 [18DE], S9010 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S9036 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. Res. 323), S8981 [18DE]
——— working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S8757–S8759 [12DE], S8870, S8871, S8884, S8885, S8893–S8898 [17DE], S8921–S8923, S8931–S8935, S8939, S8943–S8948, S8951–S8953 [18DE], S9007, S9009, S9038 [19DE], S9086–S9089 [20DE]
BIA: tribal school construction funding, S1944, S1945 [19MR]
Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (H.J. Res. 89), S7354 [9OC], S7357 [10OC]
——— establish (H.R. 3273), S7320 [9OC]
BLM: impact of Government shutdown on energy permitting and operations, S7262 [7OC]
Budget: allocation of funds, S195–S197 [23JA], S233, S244, S245 [24JA], S336 [29JA], S377, S392–S396 [30JA], S486 [7FE], S577 [11FE], S725–S727, S728, S729 [14FE], S800 [25FE], S908–S911, S915–S921 [27FE], S962, S983 [28FE], S1096 [5MR], S1671–S1674, S1697–S1699 [12MR], S1717, S1718, S1722, S1775–S1780 [13MR], S1827, S1838 [14MR], S2478, S2483, S2487–S2490 [9AP], S2512–S2516, S2520–S2522, S2533 [10AP], S2586 [11AP], S2888–S2891 [23AP], S6564–S6567 [18SE], S7088 [1OC], S7348 [9OC], S7609 [29OC], S7843 [6NO], S8094 [18NO], S8557 [9DE]
——— balance, S840, S841 [26FE], S1878 [18MR], S1992–S1997, S2003, S2005, S2008, S2009 [20MR], S2055–S2058, S2061–S2066, S2077, S2086, S2089–S2091, S2129, S2137, S2140 [21MR], S7335 [9OC], S7442 [13OC]
——— balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (S. 547), S2005, S2009 [20MR], S2586 [11AP]
——— balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (S. 1436), S8818 [15DE]
——— clarify budget scoring rule relating to certain changes in mandatory program spending, S2302 [22MR]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (S.J. Res. 20), S5684 [15JY]
——— deficit, S1878 [18MR], S6617 [19SE]
——— eliminate sequestration, S7977 [13NO], S8041 [14NO]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations process, S2123 [21MR], S2282 [22MR]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 554), S7248 [7OC]
——— increase fiscal accountability, S7440, S7442 [13OC]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes, S8945 [18DE]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), S819, S836–S844, S847 [26FE]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), motion to proceed, S849 [26FE], S882, S884–S887, S905, S910 [27FE], S959–S961, S967, S970–S993, S1006 [28FE]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), unanimous-consent request, S970, S986 [28FE]
——— limit sequestration reductions to National Intelligence Program, S1780 [13MR]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions, S417, S420–S422, S426 [31JA]
——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (S. 29), S7204 [4OC], S7601 [29OC], S8819 [15DE]
——— reconciliation process, S1276–S1278 [11MR], S3226 [8MY]
——— reduce Federal spending, S347 [29JA], S370–S372, S396 [30JA], S429 [31JA], S450–S454 [4FE], S7440, S7445 [13OC]
——— reduce the deficit and protect important programs by ending tax loopholes (S. 268), S590–S594 [11FE], S2114–S2118 [21MR], S3826, S3829 [23MY]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration, S6987, S6992 [27SE], S7030 [30SE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), motion to proceed, S905, S927 [27FE], S959–S962, S971–S993, S1006 [28FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), unanimous-consent agreement, S927 [27FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), unanimous-consent request, S2888 [23AP]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 799), S2931, S2979 [24AP], S2982 [25AP]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 799), unanimous-consent request, S2932 [24AP]
——— replace sequester with responsible spending reforms, S2066–S2071 [21MR]
——— replace the sequester by eliminating tax loopholes (S. 278), S3828, S3829 [23MY]
——— require supermajority vote to waive unfunded State and local government mandates points of order, S2302 [22MR]
——— revenue neutral tax loophole reform, S2125–S2127 [21MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S8740, S8757–S8759 [12DE], S8816, S8818 [15DE], S8824, S8826, S8832, S8833 [16DE], S8870–S8886, S8889–S8899, S8905 [17DE], S8920–S8926, S8931–S8936, S8939, S8943–S8949, S8951–S8957, S8963, S8969 [18DE], S9010, S9016, S9036, S9038 [19DE], S9086–S9089 [20DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S1878 [18MR], S1913–S1915, S1917, S1921, S1929, S1931, S1932–S1942 [19MR], S1967, S1971, S1975, S1990–S2019 [20MR], S2053–S2141 [21MR], S2235–S2320 [22MR], S2857 [23AP], S2954 [24AP], S3069 [6MY], S3099, S3138, S3147–S3151 [7MY], S3215, S3226, S3228–S3232 [8MY], S3298–S3300 [9MY], S3355 [13MY], S3392, S3398–S3400, S3422, S3423 [14MY], S3441, S3496, S3497, S3520–S3523 [15MY], S3557 [16MY], S3589 [20MY], S3702, S3717–S3721, S3726 [22MY], S3800–S3805 [23MY], S3925 [4JN], S4371–S4374 [12JN], S4497 [17JN], S4535 [18JN], S5223–S5225 [26JN], S5637–S5639, S5641 [11JY], S5810 [23JY], S5933 [25JY], S5989, S5999 [29JY], S7289 [8OC], S7601 [29OC], S7712 [31OC], S7814, S7818–S7821 [5NO], S7852–S7855 [6NO], S7897, S7921–S7923 [7NO], S7977 [13NO], S8035, S8041 [14NO], S8348, S8350 [20NO], S8597 [10DE], S8608 [11DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), motion to recommit, S2056–S2058, S2061–S2063, S2086, S2089–S2091, S2129 [21MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), S1935 [19MR], S6163 [1AU], S6614–S6616 [19SE], S6977 [27SE], S7015, S7016, S7026, S7027, S7035, S7037, S7048 [30SE], S7066, S7070 [1OC], S7143, S7156 [3OC], S7176, S7200, S7202 [4OC], S7233, S7236 [5OC], S7263 [7OC], S7276, S7281, S7286, S7287 [8OC], S7319–S7323, S7326, S7338, S7339, S7345, S7349 [9OC], S7360, S7372, S7376 [10OC], S7391, S7399 [11OC], S7434, S7435, S7438, S7452, S7453 [13OC], S7456, S7462 [14OC], S7503, S7508, S7516, S7532 [16OC]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), unanimous-consent agreement, S7531 [16OC]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), unanimous-consent request, S2858 [23AP], S3070, S3082 [6MY], S3108, S3109 [7MY], S3228, S3229 [8MY], S3298 [9MY], S3356 [13MY], S3422 [14MY], S3496 [15MY], S3552 [16MY], S3648–S3654 [21MY], S3717 [22MY], S3798–S3800, S3802 [23MY], S3926 [4JN], S4370, S4371 [12JN], S4642–S4644 [19JN], S5222, S5223 [26JN], S5638 [11JY], S5737, S5738 [17JY], S6163 [1AU], S7126, S7127 [2OC], S7288 [8OC], S7320, S7321 [9OC]
——— suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending (S. 788), S2886, S2904 [23AP], S2909, S2911, S2912, S2917 [24AP]
——— suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending (S. 788), unanimous-consent request, S2887 [23AP], S2933 [24AP]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: funding, S4516–S4518 [17JN]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7121, S7129, S7130 [2OC], S7162 [3OC], S7198 [4OC]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: reauthorize (S. 1077), S3858 [23MY]
Colorado: impact of Government shutdown, S7365 [10OC]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on review of funding for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan (S. Res. 158), S3878 [23MY]
Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute to committee staff and personal staff who worked on S. Con. Res. 8, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S2495 [9AP]
Committees of the Senate: authorize reporting of funding resolutions (S. Res. 58), S888 [27FE]
——— authorize reporting of funding resolutions (S. Res. 228), S7170 [3OC]
——— authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 64), S1103 [5MR]
——— authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 64), unanimous-consent agreement, S1071 [28FE]
——— authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 253), S7170 [3OC]
——— committee allocations and budget aggregates, S1706 [12MR]
Congress: impact of partisanship, S7024, S7027 [30SE]
——— legislative process, S1838 [14MR], S1979–S1982, S1985 [20MR], S6033 [30JY], S6677, S6678, S6680 [23SE], S6871 [24SE], S6919 [26SE], S6987, S6988 [27SE], S7070 [1OC], S7148 [3OC], S7179, S7186, S7204 [4OC], S7219 [5OC], S7296 [8OC], S7329, S7330 [9OC], S7369 [10OC], S7416 [11OC], S7435 [13OC], S7462 [14OC], S7496 [15OC], S8428 [21NO], S8608 [11DE], S8787–S8790 [13DE]
——— prohibit earmarks, S2305 [22MR]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), S6968 [26SE]
Connecticut: impact of Government shutdown, S7463 [14OC]
Continuing: making, S6349 [11SE], S7146, S7147, S7154, S7155 [3OC], S7181–S7186 [4OC], S7290, S7294 [8OC], S7316, S7319, S7328, S7329, S7331, S7332, S7334 [9OC], S7503–S7532 [16OC]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), S6571, S6572, S6577 [18SE], S6612, S6614–S6616, S6629, S6631, S6636 [19SE], S6905–S6956 [26SE], S6971–S6992, S6996–S7000, S7002 [27SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 72), S9115 [20DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), House amendment, S8740, S8757–S8759 [12DE], S8816, S8818 [15DE], S8824, S8826, S8832, S8833 [16DE], S8870–S8886, S8889–S8899, S8905 [17DE], S8920–S8926, S8931–S8936, S8939, S8943–S8949, S8951–S8957, S8963, S8969 [18DE], S9010, S9016, S9036, S9038 [19DE], S9086–S9089 [20DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7011–S7055 [30SE], S7065–S7078, S7081–S7100 [1OC], S7105, S7108, S7110–S7138, S7141 [2OC], S7149–S7154, S7156–S7160, S7162 [3OC], S7172–S7176, S7179–S7181, S7188–S7205, S7207–S7210 [4OC], S7215–S7242 [5OC], S7245–S7270 [7OC], S7275–S7289, S7291, S7292, S7296–S7302 [8OC], S7311–S7321, S7324–S7327, S7330, S7335–S7347, S7351, S7352 [9OC], S7361, S7363, S7375, S7376, S7378, S7379 [10OC], S7396, S7409 [11OC], S7422, S7424 [12OC], S7435, S7442, S7450, S7452 [13OC], S7455 [14OC], S7476 [15OC]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), motion to proceed, S6673–S6680 [23SE], S6689–S6752, S6763–S6881 [24SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent agreement, S6632 [19SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent request, S6677 [23SE], S6838 [24SE], S6924, S6927, S6928, S6937–S6940 [26SE], S7126, S7127 [2OC], S7327, S7328 [9OC], S8896 [17DE]
——— making (H.R. 933), S1274 [7MR], S1275, S1287 [11MR], S1671, S1676–S1681 [12MR], S1719–S1775, S1777–S1782 [13MR], S1829–S1832, S1837–S1849, S1872 [14MR], S1873–S1885, S1887 [18MR], S1913, S1915–S1920, S1922, S1923, S1927–S1932, S1937–S1946 [19MR], S1967–S1990 [20MR], S3946, S3947 [4JN]
——— making (H.R. 933), motion to proceed, S1683–S1705 [12MR], S1717–S1719 [13MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), unanimous-consent agreement, S1945 [19MR], S2008 [20MR]
——— making (H.R. 933), unanimous-consent request, S1880 [18MR], S1972, S1973 [20MR]
Corps of Engineers: conduct study with other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies to address coastal recovery and reconstruction from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S317 [28JA]
——— eliminate subsidies for beach nourishment at water resources development projects, S3442–S3445 [15MY]
——— Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project funding, S3282 [8MY], S3423 [14MY]
——— Great Lakes dredging funding, S317, S318 [28JA], S3423 [14MY], S3448, S3449 [15MY]
——— impact of budget sequestration, S888 [27FE], S1975 [20MR]
——— Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico project for hurricane and storm damage reduction funding, S6369 [11SE]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways, S3300 [9MY], S3424 [14MY], S3452 [15MY]
Courts: impact of Government shutdown, S7218 [5OC], S7379 [10OC]
Cruz, Senator: personal health insurance circumstances, S6941 [26SE]
——— tribute to Members of Congress for support of extended floor remarks, S6835 [24SE]
——— tribute to Senate doorkeepers, S6836 [24SE]
——— tribute to Senate floor and cloakroom staff, S6835 [24SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow all fresh fruits and vegetables, including white potatoes, as supplemental foods under WIC program, S3980 [6JN]
——— allow States to deputize certain nonprofit organizations and area agencies on aging to conduct Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program interviews for senior citizens, S3731 [22MY]
——— clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S4047 [10JN]
——— eliminate Adverse Marketing Payments Program, S3825 [23MY], S3979 [6JN], S8616 [11DE]
——— ensure rural areas receiving grants and loans for broadband telecommunications services do not already have access to broadband, S3938 [4JN]
——— establish a pilot project to eliminate purchases of unhealthful foods and beverages under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3939 [4JN]
——— Food Safety Inspection Service funding to exempt essential employees from furloughs, S1986 [20MR]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7247 [7OC]
——— improve and extend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3642, S3646 [21MY]
——— improve and extend the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (S. 458), S1129–S1131 [5MR]
——— improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3824 [23MY], S3980 [6JN], S4207 [11JN]
——— limit conservation program payments based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3933, S3934 [4JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3722 [22MY], S3817–S3820 [23MY]
——— Livestock Indemnity Program funding, S7341 [9OC], S7375 [10OC], S7396, S7402 [11OC]
——— Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding, S3901 [3JN], S4401 [12JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), S7222, S7224, S7243 [5OC], S7272 [7OC], S7312 [9OC]
——— modify eligibility requirements for participation in the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, S3751 [22MY]
——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S234–S236 [24JA]
——— prohibit individuals convicted of certain violent crimes from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S3646 [21MY]
——— prohibit individuals convicted of tax evasion from receiving any benefits from Government assistance programs, S3933, S3934 [4JN]
——— provide homebound seniors and disabled persons access to grocery delivery through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, S3722 [22MY]
——— reduce waste and reform direct payment programs, S7897 [7NO]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), S6611, S6631 [19SE], S6699, S6871 [24SE]
——— repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program, S3714–S3716 [22MY], S3826 [23MY]
——— require a certain percentage of Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funds be used for affordable food for children and at-risk families, food safety, crop protection, and specialty crop production, S3935 [4JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S3593, S3610 [20MY], S3750 [22MY], S4049 [10JN], S6568 [18SE], S7693 [31OC], S8448 [21NO], S8541, S8545 [9DE], S8616 [11DE], S8887 [17DE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding through reductions in crop insurance reimbursements to providers, S3637, S3647 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S8709, S8715, S8716, S8740–S8746, S8764 [12DE], S8797 [13DE], S8816, S8817, S8819 [15DE], S8895 [17DE], S8927, S8936, S8957–S8965 [18DE], S8986, S8999, S9000, S9004, S9007–S9010, S9015–S9022, S9036–S9042, S9064–S9068 [19DE], S9092, S9093 [20DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1034), S3849 [23MY], S4470–S4472 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S6191 [1AU], S7913 [7NO], S7938 [12NO], S7985, S7986 [13NO], S8094–S8097 [18NO], S8143, S8145–S8181 [19NO], S8299–S8343, S8344–S8350 [20NO], S8428, S8429, S8437–S8441, S8447 [21NO], S8548–S8552 [9DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), motion to proceed, S8031–S8041 [14NO], S8071, S8077–S8081, S8092–S8094 [18NO]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), unanimous-consent agreement, S8169, S8289 [19NO], S8437 [21NO]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), unanimous-consent request, S7984 [13NO], S8029 [14NO], S8180 [19NO], S8337 [20NO]
——— curb waste, fraud, and abuse, S9021 [19DE]
——— determine whether Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation Scholarship for Service Program is meeting the department’s technical personnel needs, S8334 [20NO]
——— East Coast missile defense shield funding through reductions in foreign assistance to Egypt, S2315 [22MR]
——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S6191 [1AU]
——— energy savings performance contracting, S8961, S8962 [18DE]
——— funding, S1689 [12MR], S1720 [13MR], S1876 [18MR]
——— impact of budget sequestration, S407 [30JA], S686–S689 [13FE], S751 [14FE], S821 [26FE], S887, S902–S904 [27FE], S973, S1006 [28FE], S1877 [18MR], S2261 [22MR], S3555 [16MY], S5932 [25JY], S7852, S7870 [6NO], S8077, S8080 [18NO], S8329 [20NO], S8948 [18DE]
——— improve sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities, S8715, S8716 [12DE], S9093 [20DE]
——— investigation relative to Inspector General audits, S8628–S8631 [11DE]
——— investigations into the procurement and sustainment contracts for Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters, S7641–S7645 [30OC], S7718 [31OC]
——— littoral combat ship funding, S6035 [30JY]
——— making appropriations, S1006 [28FE]
——— making appropriations (S. 444), S1093 [4MR]
——— Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, S1880 [18MR], S1915, S1918–S1920, S1930, S1943 [19MR], S1970–S1972 [20MR], S2247, S2306 [22MR]
——— military readiness funding, S8428 [21NO]
——— 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, S8300–S8323 [20NO], S8438, S8440 [21NO]
——— Navy vessels construction funding, S8305 [20NO]
——— next generation long-range striker bomber funding, S8447 [21NO]
——— non-defense programs funding, S2317 [22MR]
——— operation and maintenance funding for programs, projects, and activities in the U.S. through reductions in Advanced Drop-In Biofuel Production Program funding, S1840–S1847 [14MR], S1887 [18MR], S1981, S1982, S1986, S1987 [20MR]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (H. Con. Res. 58), S7351 [9OC], S7387, S7388 [10OC]
——— permit the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations (H. Con. Res. 58), unanimous-consent request, S7327, S7328 [9OC]
——— prohibit funding for Guam infrastructure projects, S1769–S1773 [13MR]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. or Yemen, and for upgrading U.S. facilities to house detainees, S8162–S8167, S8169, S8177–S8180 [19NO]
——— prohibit funding to remove any portion of Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial in San Diego, CA, S8440 [21NO]
——— provide for auditable financial statements, S8323–S8326 [20NO], S8936 [18DE]
——— provide for auditable financial statements (S. 1510), S6523 [17SE]
——— provide for financial accountability and management through reform of procurement and acquisition procedures and requiring auditable financial statements, S455–S458 [4FE]
——— recall of civilian furloughed employees, S7325, S7327, S7341 [9OC]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, S4742 [20JN]
——— reform investigative procedures under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to prevent abusive treatment of alleged sexual assault victims in the Armed Forces, S8095 [18NO]
——— reform procurement process to eliminate wasteful defense spending, S8323–S8326 [20NO]
——— require that athletic footwear purchased for new military recruits be domestically manufactured, S8438 [21NO]
——— rescind amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (S. 680), S2508 [9AP], S2511 [10AP]
Dept. of Education: allow redistribution of education funds to allow such funds to follow low-income students to the school of their choice, S2121 [21MR], S2280 [22MR]
——— establish Federal-State partnerships to increase higher education funding and need-based student financial aid (S. 1874), S9062 [19DE]
——— reauthorize and strengthen the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program (S. 1127), S4060 [10JN]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, S2280 [22MR]
——— Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program funding, S6432 [12SE]
——— evaluate programs to eliminate wasteful Government spending, S2137 [21MR], S8348 [20NO]
——— impact of budget sequestration on the National Nuclear Security Administration, S888 [27FE]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), S7431 [12OC], S7454 [13OC]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, S2123 [21MR]
——— State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program extension and reauthorization, S6432, S6436 [12SE]
——— Weatherization Assistance Program funding, S1945 [19MR], S2287 [22MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (S. 1570), S7534 [16OC]
——— Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority and Bioshield Special Reserve fund funding, S2302 [22MR]
——— Community Health Center Program funding, S2137 [21MR]
——— eliminate the prerequisite of direct appropriations relative to collection of health data and modify standards for measuring sexual orientation and gender identity (S. 989), S6552 [18SE]
——— impact of Government shutdown on Head Start Program, S7249 [7OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), S7278 [8OC], S7354 [9OC], S7357 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), unanimous-consent request, S7332, S7333 [9OC]
——— prohibit funding for promotional or marketing materials promoting the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or its benefits, S2300 [22MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S3908 [3JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), S948–S957 [27FE], S1123 [5MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow risk-based allocation of Operation Stonegarden funding, S4570 [18JN]
——— funding, S7921 [7NO]
——— making appropriations, S1683–S1686 [12MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), S4432 [12JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), S7414 [11OC], S7419 [12OC]
——— prohibit privatization of Bureau of Customs and Border Protection services, S1832, S1840 [14MR]
——— require a copy of reports submitted to House of Representatives and Senate appropriations committees to House of Represenatives and Senate homeland security committees, S1979 [20MR]
——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reports detailing budgets for maintaining detention bed occupancy levels and information on detainees released for budget-relative reasons, S1973, S1974 [20MR]
——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement release of detained illegal immigrants in alleged response to budget sequestration, S1101 [5MR], S1279 [11MR]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S5832 [23JY], S5862 [24JY]
——— increase portion of Community Development Block Grant Program assistance that may be used to provide public services (S. 855), S3086 [6MY]
——— prohibit funding for persons or organizations that discriminate against servicemembers and veterans in housing, S6060 [30JY]
——— prohibit funding to provide housing assistance benefits to individuals convicted of certain felonies, S5822, S5823 [23JY], S5948 [25JY]
Dept. of Justice: computer forensics training and research funding, S1942 [19MR]
——— eliminate duplicative Violence Against Women Act grant programs and use savings to eliminate backlog of unexamined DNA samples from rape, sexual assault, homicide, kidnapping and other criminal cases, S573–S575 [11FE], S612 [12FE]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 933), S3373 [13MY], S9044 [19DE]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), S8634 [11DE]
——— prohibit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funds from being used to restrict sending or receiving information on citizenship or immigration status (S. 299), S672 [13FE]
——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 822), S3033 [25AP], S9045 [19DE]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System, S454 [4FE], S497, S499 [7FE], S578 [11FE]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System (S. 80), S215 [23JA]
——— reduce grant funds available to States and local governments that do not require testing for sexually transmitted diseases for persons indicted on sexual assault charges, S576 [11FE], S613, S614 [12FE]
——— withhold percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funds from States and local governments that release private gun ownership data, S2710 [17AP], S2780 [18AP]
Dept. of State: authorize the transfer of certain funds to improve security at U.S. embassies and other diplomatic facilities worldwide (S. 227), S476, S477 [4FE], S3605 [20MY]
——— improvement of security at U.S. embassies and other diplomatic facilities worldwide funding, S1691 [12MR]
——— limit foreign countries from constructing satellite positioning and ground monitoring stations within the U.S., S8158, S8159 [19NO]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S1690–S1692 [12MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2855), S7854 [6NO]
——— making appropriations (S. 1372), S6931 [26SE], S7854 [6NO]
Dept. of the Interior: Payments in Lieu of Taxes program funding, S9090 [20DE]
——— reauthorize Payments in Lieu of Taxes program at levels roughly equivalent to property tax revenues lost due to the presence of Federal land, S2317 [22MR]
Dept. of Transportation: interstate bridge infrastructure projects funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy foreign assistance and loan guarantee programs funding, S2314 [22MR]
——— obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events (S. 1560), S7014 [30SE]
——— prioritize projects to repair or reconstruct bridges determined by the Federal Highway Administration to be structurally deficient, S5857 [24JY]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (S. 794), S2942, S2962 [24AP]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (S. 853), S2984, S3059 [25AP]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (S. 853), unanimous-consent agreement, S3060 [25AP], S3065 [30AP]
——— require an impact assessment on domestic employment of a waiver of the Buy American Act requirement for Federal-aid highway projects, S5937 [25JY]
——— submit report relative to the condition of lane miles and highway bridge deck, S5858 [24JY]
——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, S5862 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: funding, S7295 [8OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7314 [9OC]
——— improve programs and services for homeless veterans (S. 825), S3036 [25AP]
——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and assistance to U.S. Paralympics, Inc. (H.R. 1402), S8964 [18DE]
——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and assistance to U.S. Paralympics, Inc. (S. 695), S2566 [10AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S1692 [12MR]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), S7668 [30OC]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S1741–S1743, S1764–S1766 [13MR], S1831, S1832 [14MR]
——— making appropriations (S. 1284), S6139 [31JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S5938, S5941, S5942, S5944–S5949 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), S5814–S5816 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), S5822–S5824, S5827, S5828, S5832 [23JY], S5856–S5863, S5894 [24JY], S5929, S5930, S5934, S5937, S5938, S5941–S5949, S5977 [25JY], S5990, S5996–S5998 [29JY], S6039, S6051, S6060 [30JY], S6085–S6095 [31JY], S6150, S6154–S6156, S6163 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5809, S5812, S5814–S5817 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to recommit, S5945–S5947 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), unanimous-consent agreement, S5795 [18JY], S6048 [30JY], S6089 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), unanimous-consent request, S6051 [30JY]
Disasters: provide better coordination among flood mitigation programs to assist homeowners and small businesses, S2300 [22MR]
District of Columbia: impact of Government shutdown, S7393 [11OC]
——— make local funds available during any portion of the fiscal year at the rate of operations provided under the local budget act if the regular appropriation bill has not yet become law, S7046 [30SE], S7393 [11OC]
——— make local funds available during any portion of the fiscal year at the rate of operations provided under the local budget act if the regular appropriation bill has not yet become law (S. 1571), S7426, S7430 [12OC]
——— making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), S7117 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations and allowing use of local funds (H.J. Res. 71), unanimous-consent agreement, S7140 [2OC]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, S481, S485 [7FE], S572 [11FE], S598 [12FE], S663, S686–S689 [13FE], S722, S737, S751 [14FE], S798, S800, S803 [25FE], S819–S821, S836–S844, S847 [26FE], S882–S892, S902–S906, S908–S911, S918–S921 [27FE], S960–S970, S992, S1071–S1073 [28FE], S1082 [4MR], S1096, S1099, S1116, S1117 [5MR], S1149 [6MR], S1241, S1242 [7MR], S1678 [12MR], S1933 [19MR], S1975 [20MR], S2511 [10AP], S2819 [22AP], S2858, S2859, S2861, S2878, S2882, S2886, S2888–S2891 [23AP], S2910, S2912, S2917, S2931, S2942, S2943 [24AP], S2992–S2994 [25AP], S3102–S3104, S3149 [7MY], S3226 [8MY], S3500 [15MY], S3826–S3829 [23MY], S5637, S5639, S5640 [11JY], S5810 [23JY], S5938–S5941 [25JY], S5989 [29JY], S6349 [11SE], S6428 [12SE], S6631 [19SE], S6918 [26SE], S7194 [4OC], S7427, S7428 [12OC], S7433, S7439, S7440 [13OC], S7466 [14OC], S7517 [16OC], S7818 [5NO], S7990 [13NO], S8350 [20NO], S8557 [9DE], S8945–S8948 [18DE]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S6871 [24SE], S7120 [2OC], S7157 [3OC], S7261 [7OC], S7318 [9OC], S7390, S7399, S7405 [11OC], S7457 [14OC], S7714 [31OC], S7844 [6NO]
——— national objectives priority assignments, S190 [23JA], S5810 [23JY]
——— provide a comprehensive deficit reduction plan through dollar for dollar debt ceiling increase and entitlement program reform (S. 11), S8892 [17DE]
Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance, S1693–S1695 [12MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations, S7081 [1OC]
EPA: rescind funds made available if certain deadlines are not met (S. 318), S713 [13FE]
Estes Park, CO: impact of Government shutdown, S7305 [8OC]
Eximbank: abolish, S5720 [17JY]
——— phase out authority and require President to initiate negotiations with other major exporting countries to end subsidized export financing programs, S5718 [17JY]
Explosives: permit transfer of cluster munitions if the purpose of such transfer is disposal, S1986 [20MR]
FAA: contract control tower program funding, S1881, S1883, S1884 [18MR], S1916, S1922, S1928, S1937 [19MR], S1968–S1970, S1972, S1975, S1979–S1982 [20MR]
——— funding, S2887 [23AP], S2912, S2931 [24AP], S2992–S2994 [25AP]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), S7354 [9OC], S7357 [10OC]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), S7200 [4OC], S7263 [7OC], S7309 [8OC], S7311 [9OC]
Federal agencies and departments: allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order, S1093 [4MR], S1102 [5MR], S1781 [13MR], S7235 [5OC], S7290 [8OC], S7316, S7342 [9OC]
——— allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order (S. 465), S1850 [14MR], S3710, S3711 [22MY]
——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S392–S396 [30JA], S918–S921 [27FE], S1117–S1120 [5MR], S2009 [20MR], S2255–S2259, S2263, S2264, S2317 [22MR], S6848 [24SE], S7138 [2OC], S7304 [8OC], S7350 [9OC], S7381, S7383 [10OC], S7410 [11OC], S7826 [5NO], S8819 [15DE]
——— curb waste, fraud, and abuse, S7381 [10OC], S8936 [18DE]
——— exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services, S1874 [18MR]
——— exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services (S. 724), S2882–S2884 [23AP], S2984 [25AP]
——— impact of Government shutdown on ability of inspectors general to detect fraud and abuse, S7470 [14OC]
——— intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending, S8819 [15DE]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (S. 994), S7873 [6NO]
Federal aid programs: prohibit Federal assistance to State and local governments which declare bankruptcy, S2077 [21MR]
Federal employees: impact of budget sequestration, S1777 [13MR]
——— making continuing appropriations for salaries and related expenses of excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown (H.J. Res. 89), S7354 [9OC], S7357 [10OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees, S7513 [16OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), S7215, S7231, S7243 [5OC], S7263, S7264, S7268, S7272 [7OC], S7278, S7287 [8OC], S7448 [13OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (S. 1567), S7101 [1OC], S7121 [2OC], S7443 [13OC]
——— temporarily freeze hiring of nonessential Federal employees, S1829–S1831 [14MR]
Federal Highway Administration: remove cap on Emergency Relief Program funds to assist Colorado disaster recovery, S6993–S6996 [27SE], S7014 [30SE]
FEMA: emergency Federal disaster assistance for commercial fisheries, S318, S323–S325 [28JA]
——— extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk, S6942 [26SE], S7045, S7046 [30SE], S7391 [11OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), S7200 [4OC], S7222, S7224, S7243 [5OC], S7263, S7272 [7OC], S7278, S7287 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), unanimous-consent request, S7330–S7332 [9OC]
——— National Flood Insurance Program reform, S3920 [4JN]
——— prevent National Flood Insurance Program premium rate increases until completion of study on affordability of premiums, S3247 [8MY], S3295–S3298, S3301, S3307, S3351, S3352 [9MY], S3400–S3402 [14MY], S3497 [15MY], S3932, S3936 [4JN]
——— prohibit Urban Areas Security Initiative funding for projects that do not improve homeland security, S1977, S1982–S1984 [20MR]
——— reform the National Flood Insurance Program, S7391, S7392 [11OC]
——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 41), S19, S20, S23 [4JA]
Firearms: provide that any executive action infringing on the Second Amendment has no force or effect and prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes (S. 82), S226 [23JA], S299 [28JA]
Fish and fishing: disaster assistance for fishing communities funding through reductions in Dept. of Commerce funding, S1849 [14MR]
Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: tribute to provision of military death benefits to families of fallen servicemen during the Government shutdown, S7359, S7361, S7362 [10OC]
Food industry: impact of budget sequestration on poultry processing and safety inspections, S1683 [12MR]
Forest Service: wildland fire management funding, S234–S236 [24JA], S2267 [22MR]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (S. 1875), S9063 [19DE]
FRS: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau without a constitutionally confirmed Director (S. 190), S645 [12FE]
Government: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 625), S8819 [15DE]
——— impact of budget sequestration, S7826 [5NO]
——— prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally, S418–S420, S427 [31JA]
——— prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (S. 55), S3605 [20MY], S6998 [27SE]
——— provide for continuing operations in a fiscally responsible manner (S. 83), S226 [23JA], S299 [28JA]
——— shutdown relative to budget process, S6629 [19SE], S6905–S6907, S6912, S6917, S6918, S6940, S6941, S6945–S6947 [26SE], S6975, S6978, S6981, S6985, S6986, S6990, S6992, S6994, S6996–S7000, S7009 [27SE], S7012, S7015–S7018, S7023–S7027, S7031, S7034, S7037–S7039, S7041–S7045, S7047–S7055 [30SE], S7065–S7079, S7081–S7100 [1OC], S7105–S7138, S7141 [2OC], S7143–S7146, S7148–S7160, S7162–S7165 [3OC], S7172–S7205, S7207–S7210 [4OC], S7215–S7242 [5OC], S7245–S7270 [7OC], S7275–S7302, S7305 [8OC], S7311–S7347, S7351, S7352 [9OC], S7358–S7384 [10OC], S7389–S7411 [11OC], S7419–S7430 [12OC], S7433–S7454 [13OC], S7455–S7471, S7473 [14OC], S7475–S7487, S7491–S7499 [15OC], S7503–S7532 [16OC], S7595 [29OC]
Guam: prohibit funding for infrastructure projects, S1769–S1773 [13MR]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: address critical maintenance needs of California ports, S3447, S3448 [15MY]
——— allow payments to shippers entering or transporting cargo through certain ports, S3449, S3450 [15MY]
Hawaii: impact of Government shutdown, S7346 [9OC]
Health: impact of budget sequestration on health care, S1673 [12MR]
——— improve healthcare-related tax-preferred savings accounts, create a framework for portable health coverage, and reauthorize the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (H.R. 2688), S5851 [24JY]
Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, S7590–S7593 [29OC]
——— impact of Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey, S7592 [29OC]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, S312 [28JA]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 219), S9115 [20DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S19, S20 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S36–S38, S187 [22JA], S207 [23JA], S234–S236 [24JA], S299, S311–S325 [28JA], S463 [4FE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), unanimous-consent agreement, S296 [24JA], S304 [28JA]
——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding through Government across-the-board funding reduction, S312–S316, S320, S322 [28JA]
Immigration: prohibit illegal immigrants from receiving federally subsidized health insurance coverage, S2298, S2299 [22MR]
——— use of emergency designation spending in immigration reform legislation, S4450 [13JN]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations, S7081 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for national intelligence program operations (H.J. Res. 78), S7200 [4OC]
Maryland: impact of Government shutdown, S7361 [10OC]
Medicare: impact of public debt ceiling default, S7487 [15OC]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments, S5934 [25JY]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (S. 124), S226 [23JA], S299 [28JA]
——— require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (S. 436), S1089 [4MR]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 162), S2676 [16AP], S7712 [31OC], S9045 [19DE]
NASA: authorize programs (S. 1317), S5948 [25JY], S6095 [31JY]
National Guard: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3237), S7222, S7224 [5OC], S7278 [8OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7173 [4OC]
National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S1681 [12MR], S6502 [17SE]
National Nuclear Security Administration: establish Office of Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation, S9093 [20DE]
National Park Service: vistors services and maintenance of national parks funding, including White House tours, through reductions in National Heritage Partnership Program funding, S1978, S1984 [20MR]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), S7117, S7141 [2OC], S7145, S7148 [3OC], S7222, S7224 [5OC], S7263 [7OC], S7278, S7287 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), unanimous-consent agreement, S7140 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), unanimous-consent request, S7146 [3OC], S7183, S7184 [4OC], S7328, S7329, S7333–S7335 [9OC]
National parks and recreation areas: impact of Government shutdown, S7197 [4OC], S7475 [15OC]
National Science and Technology Council: direct the Committee on Technology to develop a national manufacturing competitiveness strategic plan, S8334 [20NO]
National security: impact of Government shutdown, S7149 [3OC], S7174, S7180, S7187, S7192, S7193 [4OC], S7327 [9OC]
National Weather Service: impact of Government shutdown, S7188 [4OC]
Native Americans: impact of Government shutdown, S7527 [16OC]
——— impact of Government shutdown on North Dakota reservations, S7401 [11OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), S7501 [15OC], S7559 [16OC]
Navy: support final settlement in A–12 lawsuit, S8438 [21NO]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 969), S3571 [16MY]
New Mexico: impact of Government shutdown, S7478 [15OC]
NIH: biomedical research funding, S4983 [21JN]
——— funding, S2136 [21MR], S2248–S2250 [22MR], S5993–S5996 [29JY]
——— impact of budget sequestration on research, S1673, S1701 [12MR], S4728 [20JN]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7095, S7099 [1OC], S7129 [2OC], S7148, S7150 [3OC], S7198 [4OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), S7108, S7117, S7141 [2OC], S7145, S7148 [3OC], S7222, S7224 [5OC], S7263 [7OC], S7278, S7287, S7299 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), unanimous-consent agreement, S7140 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), unanimous-consent request, S7146, S7147 [3OC], S7184–S7186 [4OC]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 2019), S9115 [20DE]
North Carolina: impact of Government shutdown, S7279 [8OC]
NSF: prohibit Political Science Program funding, S1978, S1984 [20MR]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (S. 1562), S7815 [5NO]
Oregon: impact of Government shutdown, S7461 [14OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: apply provisions to certain congressional staff and members of the Executive branch, S5935 [25JY]
——— delay implementation, S6489 [17SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement, S5772 [18JY], S5825 [23JY], S5949 [25JY], S6045–S6049 [30JY], S6146 [1AU], S6571, S6572, S6577 [18SE], S6612, S6614–S6616, S6629, S6636 [19SE], S6673–S6680 [23SE], S6689–S6752, S6763–S6881 [24SE], S6907–S6919, S6921, S6923–S6931, S6933–S6941, S6947–S6956 [26SE], S6971–S6992, S6998–S7000 [27SE], S7035–S7039 [30SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (S. 1292), S5673 [11JY], S5691 [16JY]
——— prohibit implementation funding, S1724–S1741 [13MR], S2240, S2243, S2244, S2263, S2264 [22MR]
——— repeal, S2253 [22MR]
——— repeal tax increases, S2254 [22MR]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S4630 [19JN]
Postal Service: authorize move to a 5-day mail delivery service, S1875 [18MR]
Public debt: ceiling, S26, S32–S34 [22JA], S233, S236, S246 [24JA], S300 [28JA], S336 [29JA], S3147 [7MY], S3648–S3654 [21MY], S3717–S3721 [22MY], S3798–S3805 [23MY], S4370–S4374 [12JN], S4643, S4644 [19JN], S5223–S5225 [26JN], S5638–S5640 [11JY], S6163 [1AU], S6577, S6579, S6582, S6583 [18SE], S6675 [23SE], S6871 [24SE], S6912, S6913, S6929, S6955 [26SE], S6996, S7003 [27SE], S7015 [30SE], S7111, S7135, S7141 [2OC], S7152, S7164, S7165 [3OC], S7176, S7191, S7205–S7207 [4OC], S7225, S7226, S7240 [5OC], S7257, S7258, S7263, S7268 [7OC], S7278, S7280, S7286, S7288, S7289, S7293, S7298–S7304 [8OC], S7317, S7320–S7325, S7336–S7348 [9OC], S7475–S7487, S7491–S7499 [15OC], S7503–S7532 [16OC], S7585, S7601 [29OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (S.J. Res. 26), motion to proceed, S7583, S7585–S7588, S7595 [29OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (S.J. Res. 26), unanimous-consent agreement, S7580 [28OC]
——— economic impact of default, S7429 [12OC], S7468 [14OC]
——— economic impact on global financial system of failure to raise debt ceiling, S7290 [8OC]
——— prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (S. 81), S226 [23JA], S299 [28JA]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached, S6677 [23SE], S6929 [26SE], S6978, S6992 [27SE]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), S3356 [13MY]
——— require that any debt ceiling increase be balanced by equal spending cuts, S415–S417, S419–S423, S425, S426, S428 [31JA]
——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (S. Res. 8), S224 [23JA]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), S7284, S7309 [8OC], S7311 [9OC]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), motion to proceed, S7357–S7362, S7366, S7367, S7370–S7375, S7377–S7381, S7383–S7385 [10OC], S7389–S7393, S7397–S7401, S7404, S7406, S7409, S7410, S7415, S7416 [11OC], S7419–S7430 [12OC], S7433–S7454 [13OC], S7455–S7471, S7473 [14OC], S7503 [16OC]
——— use of extraordinary measures to extend public debt ceiling, S7480, S7481, S7499 [15OC]
Science: impact of Government shutdown on research, S7256 [7OC], S7343 [9OC], S7485 [15OC]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (S. 1690), S8001 [13NO]
Secret Service: self-guided White House tours funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, S1845 [14MR]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: funding, S6061 [30JY]
Senate: legislative priorities, S7563–S7565 [28OC], S8540 [9DE]
——— provide a point of order against legislation funding the U.N. while member nations force their citizens or residents to undergo abortion, S2316 [22MR]
Senate National Security Working Group: prohibit supplemental staff funding available only to a limited number of Senators in a time of sequestration, S1103 [5MR]
Senate Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs, S2995, S2996 [25AP]
Small business: ensure small businesses are not subject to conflicting guidance from Federal agencies, S8334 [20NO]
Social Security: funding, S8626 [11DE]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (S. 475), S1230 [6MR]
SSA: impact of Government shutdown, S7122 [2OC], S7162 [3OC]
Stabenow, Senator: tribute to personal staff who worked on S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4043 [10JN]
Surface Transportation Board: funding, S6155, S6156 [1AU]
Taxation: prohibit an increase in tax rates until unemployment is reduced to a certain level, S2245 [22MR]
——— prohibit legislation that would increase taxes on veterans, S2287 [22MR]
——— prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions, S2996 [25AP]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, S572, S573 [11FE], S608, S609, S611 [12FE], S808 [25FE]
Travel and tourism: impact of Government shutdown, S7481, S7482 [15OC]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapon stockpiles below newly negotiated levels, S8819 [15DE], S8962 [18DE]
Universal Service Administration Co.: wireless phone subsidization funding, S2315 [22MR]
Veterans: benefits funding, S7033, S7034 [30SE]
——— ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses, S8305 [20NO]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7173 [4OC], S7369 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), S7117, S7133, S7141 [2OC], S7145, S7148, S7150, S7155 [3OC], S7186, S7199, S7214 [4OC], S7222, S7224, S7243 [5OC], S7263 [7OC], S7287 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), unanimous-consent agreement, S7140 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), unanimous-consent request, S7145, S7146, S7154, S7155 [3OC], S7181, S7182 [4OC], S7293, S7294 [8OC]
Violence Against Women Act: clarify that child victims of sex trafficking are eligible to receive assistance under grants provided to enhance safety of youth and children, S611 [12FE]
——— ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, S484, S503, S504, S509, S510 [7FE], S808 [25FE]
——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, S502–S504, S507–S510 [7FE], S808 [25FE]
——— impact of Government shutdown on programs, S7421 [12OC]
——— improve health care professionals response to violence and abuse of women through training to recognize the signs, S497 [7FE]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), S157, S187 [22JA], S299 [28JA], S449, S463, S465, S477 [4FE], S479–S484, S486–S493, S497–S499, S501–S511 [7FE], S571–S586, S595 [11FE], S598–S645 [12FE], S765 [14FE], S807 [25FE], S977, S980, S982, S996, S998 [28FE], S1261 [7MR], S4198 [11JN], S7421 [12OC], S7996 [13NO], S9042 [19DE]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), motion to proceed, S433 [31JA], S454, S455, S460–S463 [4FE]
Virginia: impact of Government shutdown, S7156 [3OC]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S6314–S6316 [10SE], S7713 [31OC]
Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 970), S3572 [16MY]
Women: budget priorities relative to impact on women, children, and families, S2080–S2082 [21MR]
Woodward, Bob: characterization of President Obama remarks relative to sequestration substitute, S983 [28FE]
Reports
Consideration of H.J. Res. 70-73, National Parks and Museums, District of Columbia, NIH, and Veterans Continuing Appropriations, H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act, and House Rules Suspension (H. Res. 370): Committee on Rules (House), H6122 [2OC]
Protecting Our Nation From Bad Federal Budget Choices: Coalition on Human Needs, E194 [26FE]
Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H290–H292 [25JA], H3042 [4JN], H4024–H4035 [25JN], H4211 [8JY], H5502–H5506 [11SE], H6288 [4OC], H6895–H6899 [29OC]
Reports filed
Agree to Conference With the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2410) (H. Rept. 113–116), H3758 [18JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 113–46), S5497 [27JN]
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954), S3429 [14MY]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 954) (S. Rept. 113–88), S6295 [9SE]
Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–3), S1785 [13MR]
Baseline Reform Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1871) (H. Rept. 113–129), H4036 [25JN]
Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 115) (H. Rept. 113–20), H1567 [18MR]
Committees of the Senate Expenditures: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 253), S6753 [24SE]
——— Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 253) (S. Rept. 113–116), S7829 [5NO]
——— Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 64), S1011 [28FE]
——— Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 64) (S. Rept. 113–41), S4480 [13JN]
Committees of the Senate Reporting of Funding Resolutions: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 228), S6517 [17SE]
Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1348) (S. Rept. 113–109), S6683 [23SE]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 25, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2014–2023: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 122) (H. Rept. 113–21), H1567 [18MR]
Consideration of H. Res. 115, Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 122) (H. Rept. 113–21), H1567 [18MR]
Consideration of H. Res. 378, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Restore Authority To Manage Sugar Supplies: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of H. Res. 379, Call on Conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, To Limit Crop Insurance Premium Subsidies Based on Income: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 380) (H. Rept. 113–244), H6544 [11OC]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 352) (H. Rept. 113–216), H5654 [18SE], H5765 [19SE]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 70, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 113–241), H6173 [2OC]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 71, District of Columbia Continuing Appropriations and Use of Local Funds: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 113–241), H6173 [2OC]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 72, Veterans Benefits Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 113–241), H6173 [2OC]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 73, NIH Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 113–241), H6173 [2OC]
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]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 89, Excepted Federal Employees Who Work During a Government Shutdown Salaries and Related Expenses Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 373) (H. Rept. 113–243), H6411 [8OC]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 90, FAA Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 373) (H. Rept. 113–243), H6411 [8OC]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 99, Disapproval of President’s Exercise of Authority To Suspend the Debt Ceiling: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 391) (H. Rept. 113–253), H6827 [28OC]
Consideration of H.R. 5, Student Success Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 303) (H. Rept. 113–158), H4597 [17JY]
Consideration of H.R. 152, Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery From Damage Caused by Hurricane Sandy: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 23) (H. Rept. 113–1), H84 [14JA]
Consideration of H.R. 444, Require Presidential Leadership and No Deficit (Require a PLAN) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 113–8), H341 [4FE]
Consideration of H.R. 807, Full Faith and Credit Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 202) (H. Rept. 113–52), H2483 [7MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 113–215), H5653 [18SE]
Consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 266) (H. Rept. 113–114), H3686 [17JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 113–117), H3758 [18JN]
Consideration of H.R. 1960, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 113–104), H3286 [11JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 113–108), H3355 [12JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2216, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 113–95), H3014 [3JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2217, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 113–95), H3014 [3JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense Appropriations and H.R. 2610, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 113–170), H4856 [22JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2609, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 113–144), H4212 [8JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 113–149), H4369 [10JY]
Consideration of H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 113–215), H5653 [18SE]
Consideration of H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 113–241), H6173 [2OC]
Consideration of H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 373) (H. Rept. 113–243), H6411 [8OC]
Consideration of H.R. 3695, Agricultural Programs Temporary Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 113–290), H7687 [11DE]
Consideration of S. 47, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 83) (H. Rept. 113–10), H658 [26FE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Bipartisan Budget Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 113–290), H7687 [11DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 367) (H. Rept. 113–239), H6051 [30SE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations and H.R. 3210, Pay Our Military Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 366) (H. Rept. 113–238), H6011 [28SE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 361) (H. Rept. 113–231), H5882 [26SE]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2397) (H. Rept. 113–113), H3686 [17JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1429) (S. Rept. 113–85), S6204 [1AU]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1960) (H. Rept. 113–102), H3256 [10JN], H3286 [11JN]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1197) (S. Rept. 113–44), S4792 [20JN]
Dept. of HHS Programs To Protect Against Pandemics and Attacks From Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 307), S771 [14FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 113–91), H3014 [3JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2217) (S. Rept. 113–77), S5799 [18JY]
Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 933), S6204 [1AU]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2855) (H. Rept. 113–185), H5172 [30JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1372) (S. Rept. 113–81), S5968 [25JY]
Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2848) (H. Rept. 113–226), H5832 [25SE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2216) (H. Rept. 113–90), H3013 [3JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2216) (S. Rept. 113–48), S5497 [27JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1284) (S. Rept. 113–71), S5667 [11JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2610) (H. Rept. 113–136), H4212 [8JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1243) (S. Rept. 113–45), S5497 [27JN]
Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2061) (H. Rept. 113–270), H7187 [18NO]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2609) (H. Rept. 113–135), H4212 [8JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1245) (S. Rept. 113–47), S5497 [27JN]
Expenditures: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 49), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 241), S6646 [19SE]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. Res. 47), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. Res. 230), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 42), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 232), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 44), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 224), S6445 [12SE]
——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 51), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 244), S6646 [19SE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 55), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 231), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 45), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. Res. 236), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 59), S943 [27FE]
——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 249), S6646 [19SE]
——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 40), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 237), S6596 [18SE]
——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. Res. 38), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. Res. 238), S6596 [18SE]
——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 234), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 54), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 239), S6596 [18SE]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Res. 50), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Res. 245), S6646 [19SE]
——— Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 43), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 229), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. Res. 235), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 53), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 250), S6646 [19SE]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 46), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S2454 [8AP]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 223), S6445 [12SE]
——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S870 [26FE]
——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 233), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 243), S6646 [19SE]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3014 [3JN], H3355 [12JN]
——— Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1947) (H. Rept. 113–92), H3256 [10JN]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 368) (S. Rept. 113–61), S5498 [27JN]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 113–172), H4978 [23JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1371) (S. Rept. 113–80), S5968 [25JY]
Full Faith and Credit Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 807) (H. Rept. 113–48), H2400 [30AP]
Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 3381) (H. Rept. 113–277), H7393 [2DE]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1681), S7951 [12NO]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1681) (S. Rept. 113–120), S7999 [13NO]
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 162), S4792 [20JN]
Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2792) (H. Rept. 113–173), H4978 [23JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1283) (S. Rept. 113–70), S5667 [11JY]
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1791) (H. Rept. 113–273), H7352 [21NO]
Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1417), S9051 [19DE]
Poison Center Network Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1719), S9051 [19DE]
Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1874) (H. Rept. 113–161), H4825 [19JY]
Prohibit Use of Public Funds for Political Party Conventions: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 94) (H. Rept. 113–291), H8106 [12DE]
Protect Crime Victims’ Rights and Reauthorize Certain DNA-Related Grant Programs: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 822), S7927 [7NO]
Putting Veterans Funding First Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 813) (H. Rept. 113–212), H5587 [17SE]
Request Conference With the Senate on H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 368) (H. Rept. 113–240), H6051 [30SE]
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1526) (H. Rept. 113–210), H5587 [17SE]
Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2014: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 113–143), H4212 [8JY]
Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 361) (H. Rept. 113–231), H5882 [26SE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2787) (H. Rept. 113–171), H4978 [23JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1329) (S. Rept. 113–78), S5799 [18JY]
Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2013–2023: Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 8), S1892 [18MR]
Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2014–2023: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 25) (H. Rept. 113–417), H1547 [15MR]
Student Success Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 113–150), H4482 [11JY]
Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2014: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 113–96), H3094 [4JN]
Resolutions by organizations
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Ken Kestner and Dan Shoun, Lake County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]
——— Scott W. Meyers, Chris B. Labhart, and Boyd Britton, Grant County, OR, County Court, H5723 [19SE]
State Elections Commission of Puerto Rico funding to conduct a congressionally-sponsored plebiscite: Puerto Rico, S3834 [23MY], E694 [17MY]
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: Seattle Human Rights Commission, S601 [12FE]
Rulings of the Chair
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3708 [18JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3771 [19JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4462, H4467 [11JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4383 [11JY]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), H6199 [3OC]
Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth: establish (H.R. 3273), H6395 [8OC]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2271 [22MR]
Continuing: making, H6383 [8OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: making continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (H.J. Res. 75), H6271 [4OC]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), H6503 [11OC]
Dept. of HHS: making continuing appropriations for Head Start Program (H.J. Res. 84), H6369 [8OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3175 [5JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6472 [10OC]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5136, H5157 [30JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4262, H4275, H4278 [9JY], H4356, H4362 [10JY]
FAA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6440 [9OC]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6333 [7OC]
FEMA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), H6261 [4OC]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6154 [2OC]
Native Americans: making continuing appropriations for BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service (H.J. Res. 80), H6577 [14OC]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6208 [3OC]
Statements
Amash Amendment to H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense Apppropriations, Prohibiting Funding to Any U.S. Agency To Collect Records That Pertain to Persons Not Subject to an Investigation: Representative Van Hollen, E1170 [31JY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H4869 [23JY]
Development of Spending Plan for Judiciary Funding: William B. Traxler, Jr., Judicial Conference of the U.S., S3306 [9MY]
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act: Executive Office of the President, H4384 [11JY]
FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, S7046 [30SE]
——— Michael Hecht, Greater New Orleans, Inc., S7046 [30SE]
Government Shutdown: Representative Dingell and Bob Dole, E1437 [4OC]
Opposition to Attaching Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Amendments to Continuing Appropriations Legislation: Several Republican Members of Congress, S7098 [1OC], S7135 [2OC]
Prohibit Funding To Implement Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Several Think Tank Leaders (excerpts), S6778 [24SE]
Public Debt Ceiling: President Obama (2006 and 2008), H6622 [16OC]
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization: Executive Office of the President, S481 [7FE]
Summaries
Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Prevention and Intervention Act (H.R. 2585), H7388 [2DE]
Updated Estimates of National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Recommendations for Revenue and Spending Reforms, H386 [6FE]
Tables
Accounts with technical corrections in OMB Sequestration Preview Report, H4211 [8JY]
Budget aggregates, S1706 [12MR], H220 [22JA], H2601 [14MY], H3039, H3042, H3043 [4JN], H4211 [8JY], H6288 [4OC], H6899 [29OC]
CBO baseline for Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H3852 [19JN]
Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H3039, H3042, H3043 [4JN], H4211 [8JY], H6288 [4OC]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations, S1706 [12MR]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S1706 [12MR]
Committees of the House budget allocations, H3039, H3043 [4JN]
Continuing appropriations (H.R. 933): Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S1752–S1764 [13MR]
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program budget authority other than benefits and nutrition assistance for Puerto Rico and American Samoa, H3853 [19JN]
Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4878–H4885 [23JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3112–H3124 [5JN]
Dept. of Transportation State-by-State funding under H.R. 2428, Strengthen and Fortify Existing (SAFE) Bridges Act, H5283 [1AU]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3046–H3050 [4JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5102–H5110 [30JY]
Direct spending legislation—Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocation for resolution changes, H220 [22JA]
Economic impact of budget sequestration by State, H7326 [21NO]
Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4233–H4236 [9JY]
Expiring coastal nourishment projects, H6701 [23OC]
Impact of Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding on Wisconsin residents, H3772 [19JN]
Mandatory outlays in CBO’s baseline (2013–2023), H1324, H1325 [7MR]
Mandatory outlays since 2003, H1325, H1326 [7MR]
Supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H110–H112 [15JA]
Thwarted terrorist plots, H3151–H3153 [5JN]
Top 10 States of WIC eligible women and children, H6268 [4OC]
Testimonies
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Funding: Dale Simonson, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services, E1041 [10JY]
——— Patricia Lull, St. Paul Area Council of Churches, E1042 [10JY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 25, setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023, H1645–H1654 [20MR]
H. Con. Res. 58, Dept. of Defense permission for the performance of religious services on military property by military chaplains and other personnel during a lapse in appropriations, S7388 [10OC], H6293 [5OC]
H. Con. Res. 72, corrections in enrollment of H.J. Res. 59, Bipartisan Budget Act, H8086 [12DE]
H. Res. 23, consideration of H.R. 152, supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H99 [15JA]
H. Res. 48, consideration of H.R. 444, Require Presidential Leadership and No Deficit (Require a PLAN) Act, H354 [5FE]
H. Res. 83, consideration of S. 47, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, H677 [27FE]
H. Res. 99, consideration of H.R. 933, continuing appropriations, H987 [6MR]
H. Res. 115, committees of the House expenditures, H1591 [19MR]
H. Res. 122, consideration of H. Con. Res. 25, setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023, and H. Res. 115, committees of the House expenditures, and clarify House proceedings and actions during Spring district work period, H1581 [19MR]
H. Res. 202, consideration of H.R. 807, Full Faith and Credit Act, H2495 [8MY]
H. Res. 255, return to House H.R. 2217, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3270 [11JN]
H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1960, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction and H.R. 1256, Swap Jurisdiction Certainty Act, H3309 [12JN]
H. Res. 260, consideration of H.R. 1960, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H3372 [13JN]
H. Res. 266, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and H.R. 1797, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, H3708 [18JN]
H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3770 [19JN]
H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 2410, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H4049 [26JN]
H. Res. 279, express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters, H4044 [26JN]
H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2609, energy and water development appropriations, H4224 [9JY]
H. Res. 295, consideration of H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4376 [11JY]
H. Res. 303, consideration of H.R. 5, Student Success Act, H4610 [18JY]
H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense appropriations and H.R. 2610, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, H4866 [23JY]
H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, and H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5669 [19SE]
H. Res. 352, consideration of H.J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations, and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5684 [19SE]
H. Res. 361, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H5938 [28SE]
H. Res. 366, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations and H.R. 3210, Pay Our Military Act, H5975 [28SE]
H. Res. 367, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H6021 [30SE]
H. Res. 368, request conference with the Senate on H.J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations, H6041 [30SE]
H. Res. 370, consideration of H.J. Res. 70-73, national parks and museums, District of Columbia, NIH, and veterans continuing appropriations, H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act, and suspension of House Rules to consider legislation, H6123 [2OC]
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. Res. 373, consideration of H.J. Res. 89, excepted Federal employees pay continuing appropriations, H.J. Res. 90, FAA continuing appropriations, and H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act, H6371 [8OC]
H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6520 [11OC]
H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6527 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, agree to conference with the Senate on H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 378, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to restore Dept. of Agriculture authority to manage sugar supplies throughout the year, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 380, consideration of H. Res. 379, call on conferees to H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H6505 [11OC]
H. Res. 391, consideration of H.R. 992, Swaps Regulatory Improvement Act, H.R.2374, Retail Investor Protection Act, and H.J. Res. 99, disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling, H6841 [29OC]
H. Res. 438, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Bipartisan Budget Act and H.R. 3695, agricultural programs temporary extension, H7702 [12DE]
H.J. Res. 59, continuing appropriations, H5773 [20SE]
H.J. Res. 70, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum continuing appropriations, H6071 [1OC], H6146 [2OC]
H.J. Res. 71, District of Columbia continuing appropriations and use of local funds, H6077 [1OC], H6133 [2OC]
H.J. Res. 72, veterans benefits continuing appropriations, H6082 [1OC], H6201 [3OC]
H.J. Res. 73, NIH continuing appropriations, H6139 [2OC]
H.J. Res. 75, Dept. of Agriculture continuing appropriations for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, H6262 [4OC]
H.J. Res. 76, Dept. of Energy continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration, H6497 [11OC]
H.J. Res. 77, FDA continuing appropriations, H6326 [7OC]
H.J. Res. 79, Dept. of Homeland Security continuing appropriations for certain components, H6466 [10OC]
H.J. Res. 80, BIA, Bureau of Indian Education, and Indian Health Service continuing appropriations, H6548 [12OC]
H.J. Res. 84, Head Start Program continuing appropriations, H6362 [8OC]
H.J. Res. 85, FEMA continuing appropriations, H6254 [4OC]
H.J. Res. 89, excepted Federal employees who work during a Government shutdown salaries and related expenses continuing appropriations, H6385 [8OC]
H.J. Res. 90, FAA continuing appropriations, H6435 [9OC]
H.J. Res. 91, death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased Armed Forces members continuing appropriations, H6431 [9OC]
H.J. Res. 99, disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling, H6872 [29OC]
H.R. 5, Student Success Act, H4629–H4679 [18JY]
H.R. 41, temporarily increase borrowing authority of FEMA for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program, H39 [4JA]
H.R. 152, supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H121–H124 [15JA]
H.R. 219, Sandy Recovery Improvement Act, H65–H68 [14JA]
H.R. 307, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S948–S957 [27FE], H187–H197 [22JA]
H.R. 444, Require Presidential Leadership and No Deficit (Require a PLAN) Act, H383 [6FE]
H.R. 807, Full Faith and Credit Act, H2539 [9MY]
H.R. 933, continuing appropriations, S2370–S2434 [22MR], H998–H1303 [6MR]
H.R. 1402, VA Expiring Authorities Extension Act, H7615 [10DE]
H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5733–H5747 [19SE]
H.R. 1765, Reducing Flight Delays Act, H2364 [26AP]
H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H3787–H3850 [19JN]
H.R. 1960, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H3382–H3519 [13JN]
H.R. 2019, Kids First Research Act, H7653 [11DE]
H.R. 2061, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, H7157–H7160 [18NO]
H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H4395–H4458 [11JY]
H.R. 2848, Dept. of State appropriations, H5965–H5971 [28SE]
H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5694–H5705 [19SE]
H.R. 3174, Dept. of Transportation funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events, H6016 [30SE]
H.R. 3210, Pay Our Military Act, H6002 [28SE]
H.R. 3223, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, H6296 [5OC]
H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act, H6193 [3OC]
H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act, H6389 [8OC]
H.R. 3695, agriculture programs temporary extension, H8046 [12DE]
S. 5, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S45 [22JA]
S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S48–S156 [22JA]
S. 47, Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S158–S180 [22JA], S616–S645 [12FE], H707–H735 [28FE]
S. 80, Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act, S215–S217 [23JA]
S. 227, Embassy Security Funds Transfer Act, S477 [4FE]
S. 475, Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act reauthorization and Best Buddies International, Inc., assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs, S1230–S1232 [6MR]
S. 695, Veterans Paralympic Act, S2566 [10AP]
S. 788, suspend the fiscal year 2013 budget sequester and establish limits on war-related spending, S2901 [23AP]
S. 822, Dept. of Justice protection of crime victims’ rights and DNA-related grant programs reauthorization, S3034–S3036 [25AP]
S. 825, Homeless Veterans Prevention Act, S3037 [25AP]
S. 853, Reducing Flight Delays Act, S3059 [25AP]
S. 933, Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership authorization extension, S3374 [13MY]
S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S4232–S4349 [11JN]
S. 969, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S3572 [16MY]
S. 970, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S3572 [16MY]
S. 1077, Cheasapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network reauthorization, S3859 [23MY]
S. 1210, Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A PLUS) Act, S4795 [20JN]
S. 1348, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6968 [26SE], H6020 [30SE]
S. 1560, Deficit Neutral Disaster Relief Act, S7014 [30SE]
S. 1569, Default Prevention Act, S7308 [8OC]
S. 1608, Dept. of Commerce appropriations for the SelectUSA Initiative, S7633 [29OC]
S. 1690, Second Chance Act reauthorization, S8002–S8006 [13NO]
S. Con. Res. 8, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S2458–S2474 [8AP], H6626–H6641 [16OC]
S. Con. Res. 14, setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023, S2846–S2852 [22AP]
S. Res. 8, retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President, S223 [23JA]
S. Res. 38, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) expenditures, S814 [25FE]
S. Res. 39, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) expenditures, S815 [25FE]
S. Res. 40, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) expenditures, S815 [25FE]
S. Res. 42, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) expenditures, S873 [26FE]
S. Res. 43, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures, S873 [26FE]
S. Res. 44, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S873 [26FE]
S. Res. 45, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) expenditures, S874 [26FE]
S. Res. 46, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S874 [26FE]
S. Res. 47, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) expenditures, S874 [26FE]
S. Res. 48, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S875 [26FE]
S. Res. 49, Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) expenditures, S875 [26FE]
S. Res. 50, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) expenditures, S875 [26FE]
S. Res. 51, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) expenditures, S876 [26FE]
S. Res. 52, Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S876 [26FE]
S. Res. 53, Committee on the Budget (Senate) expenditures, S876 [26FE]
S. Res. 54, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S877 [26FE]
S. Res. 55, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) expenditures, S877 [26FE]
S. Res. 58, reporting of committees of the Senate funding resolutions, S946 [27FE]
S. Res. 59, Committee on Finance (Senate) expenditures, S946 [27FE]
S. Res. 64, committees of the Senate expenditures, S1030–S1035 [28FE]
S. Res. 92, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S2457 [8AP]
S. Res. 110, Preventing Duplicative and Overlapping Government Programs Resolution, S2965 [24AP]
S. Res. 158, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations release of records on review of funding for U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, S3865 [23MY]
S. Res. 223, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S6449 [12SE]
S. Res. 224, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S6450 [12SE]
S. Res. 228, committees of the Senate reporting of funding resolutions, S6527 [17SE]
S. Res. 229, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures, S6527 [17SE]
S. Res. 230, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) expenditures, S6528 [17SE]
S. Res. 231, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) expenditures, S6528 [17SE]
S. Res. 232, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) expenditures, S6528 [17SE]
S. Res. 233, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S6529 [17SE]
S. Res. 234, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S6529 [17SE]
S. Res. 235, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) expenditures, S6530 [17SE]
S. Res. 236, Committee on Environment and Public Work (Senate) expenditures, S6531 [17SE]
S. Res. 237, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) expenditures, S6600 [18SE]
S. Res. 238, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) expenditures, S6601 [18SE]
S. Res. 239, Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S6601 [18SE]
S. Res. 241, Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) expenditures, S6661 [19SE]
S. Res. 243, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S6661 [19SE]
S. Res. 244, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) expenditures, S6662 [19SE]
S. Res. 245, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) expenditures, S6662 [19SE]
S. Res. 249, Committee on Finance (Senate) expenditures, S6664 [19SE]
S. Res. 250, Committee on the Budget (Senate) expenditures, S6664 [19SE]
S. Res. 253, committees of the Senate expenditures, S6755–S6759 [24SE]
S. Res. 323, restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S8981 [18DE]
S.J. Res. 7, constitutional amendment to require balanced budget, S715 [13FE]
S.J. Res. 26, disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling, S7580 [28OC]
Tributes
King, Representative Steve, S6836 [24SE]
APSELOFF, ROY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E888 [17JN]
APTOS, CA
Remarks in House
Aptos High School: tribute to Robotics Club, E1206 [2AU]
AQUACULTURE
Bills and resolutions
Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota (see S. 365), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 709), H545 [14FE]
——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 985), H1318 [6MR]
Government regulations: prohibit authorization of commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the exclusive economic zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action (see H.R. 753), H594 [15FE]
Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges (see S. 571), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1185), H1426 [14MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt from certain prohibitions on the importation of wildlife animals accidentally included in shipments of aquatic species produced in commercial aquaculture (see H.R. 3105), H5587 [17SE]
——— lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see S. 125), S284 [24JA] (see H.R. 358), H278 [23JA]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Ohio River basins and tributaries, H4246 [9JY], H6739 [23OC]
Fish and fishing: classify farmed shellfish as a specialty crop, H3906, H3907 [19JN]
GAO: assess costs of, and spending on, aquatic invasive species, H6717, H6744 [23OC]
Nevada: impact of quagga mussels on water supplies, H6717 [23OC]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (H.R. 358), E245 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Great Lakes: establish deadline for restricting sewage dumping and fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges (S. 571), S1859–S1861 [14MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries, S3242 [8MY], S3424 [14MY]
Texts of
S. 571, Great Lakes Water Protection Act, S1860 [14MR]
ARAB COUNTRIES see also Middle East
Amendments
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (S. Res. 151), S5573 [9JY]
Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (H. Res. 222), H5361 [2AU]
Articles and editorials
Chuck Hagel Is Not the Right Choice for Defense Secretary, S742 [14FE]
Iranians Dial Up Presence in Syria—Shiite Militiamen From Across the Arab World Train at a Base Near Tehran To Do Battle in Syria (excerpt), S7166 [3OC]
Obama’s Timidity on Syria—Lessons From a Fiasco (excerpt), S3289 [9MY]
Repercussions of Inaction, S3292 [9MY]
Stung!, S3293 [9MY]
Time To Act in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (see S. Res. 151), S3657 [21MY]
Armed Forces: preserve tuition assistance programs for members by rescinding unobligated amounts for foreign assistance to Egypt (see H.R. 1039), H1330 [11MR]
——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 128), H1631 [19MR]
Dept. of State: designate the Qods Force, a unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 854), H700 [27FE]
Egypt: prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 1302), H1719 [20MR]
——— prohibit U.S. assistance (see H.R. 276), H169 [15JA]
——— prohibit U.S. assistance as a result of military coup d’état (see S. 1278), S5667 [11JY]
——— prohibit use of funds for U.S. participation in joint military exercises if Egypt abrogates, terminates, or withdraws from the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. 984), S3569 [16MY]
——— reform assistance (see S. 1857), S8976 [18DE]
Freedom of religion: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see S. Res. 69), S1270 [7MR] (see H. Res. 106), H1357 [12MR]
Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 783), H595 [15FE]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program (see H.R. 3292), H6604 [15OC]
——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see H. Res. 252), H3251 [6JN]
Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H2774 [17MY]
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 238), H2955 [23MY]
——— reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see S. Res. 203), S6072 [30JY] (see H. Res. 365), H5922 [27SE]
Qatar: congratulate Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on ascension to the throne, express thanks to Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and recognize relationship to U.S. (see H. Res. 297), H4483 [11JY]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 289), H4213 [8JY]
Syria: allow access by humanitarian organizations, engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict, strengthen sanctions, investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity, and prevent use of chemical weapons (see H. Con. Res. 53), H5547 [12SE]
——— call on opposition to outline a vision of inclusion for all people, support development of transitional justice, and urge respect for international humanitarian law and preservation of minorities (see H. Res. 223), H2774 [17MY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (see S. 856), S3091 [6MY] (see S. 960), S3531 [15MY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy (see S. 617), S1950 [19MR] (see H.R. 1327), H1821 [21MR]
Excerpts
‘‘Under Fire—The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi,’’ Fred Burton and Samuel M. Katz, E1078 [17JY]
Letters
Redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq: several Representatives (2007), H2333 [25AP]
Questions and answers
Investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, E1218 [2AU]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: cease U.S. assistance, H6832 [29OC]
Armed Forces: correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and resurgence of terrorist organizations, H574 [15FE]
——— tribute to members for service in Iraq, H1636 [20MR]
Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Middle East Legislative Fellows Program, H2619 [15MY]
Democracy: U.S. policy to sustain and support transition, H6686 [23OC]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for use of U.S. military force against Iran, H3619 [14JN]
Foreign policy: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H6831 [29OC]
Iran: prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program, H7263, H7266 [20NO], H7696, H7699, H7701 [12DE]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program (H.R. 3292), H6669 [22OC], H6891 [29OC]
Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (H. Res. 222), H5361 [2AU], E1222 [2AU]
Libya: anniversary of attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H5533 [12SE], E1283 [11SE]
——— implement recommendations made based on investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and bring to justice those responsible for such attacks, H5494, H5495–H5497 [11SE]
——— investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H1815 [21MR], H2578, H2579, H2588, H2589 [14MY], H2651 [15MY], H2664, H2667, H2707 [16MY], H4314 [10JY], H4489 [16JY], H4601 [18JY], H4823 [19JY], H4830 [22JY], H4860 [23JY], H4981 [24JY], H5096 [30JY], H5180 [31JY], H5272 [1AU], H5388 [2AU], H5479 [11SE], H5533–H5540, H5543–H5545 [12SE], H5624 [18SE], H7695 [12DE], E1078 [17JY], E1142 [25JY], E1294 [11SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H573–H576 [15FE], H1544 [15MR], H4818–H4823 [19JY], H5494 [11SE], H5539, H5540 [12SE], H5838 [26SE], H7439 [3DE]
Pakistan: cease U.S. assistance, H6832 [29OC]
Syria: call on opposition to outline a vision of inclusion for all people, support development of transitional justice, and urge respect for international humanitarian law and preservation of minorities (H. Res. 223), E693 [17MY]
——— condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves, H2322 [25AP]
War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H8096 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections (S. Res. 151), S5572, S5574 [9JY]
Armed Forces: authorize military operations in Syria, S3288–S3292 [9MY]
Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance, S1693–S1695 [12MR]
——— prohibit U.S. assistance as a result of military coup d’état, S6086–S6095 [31JY]
Hagel, Chuck: suitability to be Sec. of Defense relative to position on several national security issues, S740–S742, S746 [14FE], S844 [26FE]
Libya: implement recommendations made based on investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi and bring to justice those responsible for such attacks, S6348 [11SE]
——— investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S3393 [14MY], S3440, S3502, S3519 [15MY], S3537 [16MY], S3605 [20MY], S3708 [22MY], S6568 [18SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S6157 [1AU], S6302–S6304 [10SE]
Syria: condemn mass atrocities and human rights abuses and support right of the people to be safe and defend themselves, S2956 [24AP]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (S. 856), S3289–S3292 [9MY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, S3301 [9MY]
Reports filed
Egypt Assistance Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1857), S8975 [18DE]
Support Credible, Inclusive, and Transparent Presidential and Provincial Elections in Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 151), S5148 [25JN]
Syria Transition Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 960) (S. Rept. 113–79), S5907 [24JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 222, recognize long-term partnership and friendship of Jordan with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict, H5361 [2AU]
S. Res. 69, call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws in Arab countries, S1271 [7MR]
S. Res. 151, support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections in Afghanistan, S3662 [21MY], S5574 [9JY]
S. Res. 203, reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S6078 [30JY]
ARAMAKI, KELLY
Remarks in House
Association of Washington School Principals: Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year award recipient, E435 [12AP]
ARANDA DE BUENDIA, ALICIA
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see S. 592), S1892 [18MR]
Remarks in Senate
Relief (S. 592), S1900 [18MR]
Texts of
S. 592, relief, S1901 [18MR]
ARAPAHOE, CO
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S8902 [17DE]
ARASIM, CHRISTINA
Remarks in House
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E602 [7MY]
ARATANI, GEORGE T.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H675 [27FE]
ARBOR DAY
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S.J. Res. 14), S3029 [25AP]
Remarks in House
Houston, TX: celebration of Arbor Day, E134 [13FE]
ARC OF ESSEX COUNTY (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1335 [18SE]
ARCATA, CA
Remarks in House
Humboldt State University: anniversary, E1234 [2AU]
ARCHAEOLOGY
Bills and resolutions
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 974), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 2015), H2716 [16MY]
Clark County, NV: promote economic development and tourism in the Lake Mead area, support local airport and energy development, and establish the Virgin Valley Tourism and Economic Advisory Council (see H.R. 2276), H3250 [6JN]
Dept. of State: prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 2245), H3094 [4JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see S. 1328), S5800 [18JY] (see H.R. 930), H815 [28FE]
——— conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1432), S6206 [1AU]
Gold Butte National Conservation Area: establish and designate certain wilderness areas (see S. 1054), S3844 [23MY] (see H.R. 2276), H3250 [6JN]
Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (see H.R. 1348), H1822 [21MR]
Iran: observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, acknowledge the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance, and recognize U.S. tour of the Cyrus Cylinder (see H. Res. 130), H1719 [20MR]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see S. 354), S773 [14FE]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 360), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 1351), H1823 [21MR]
Remarks in House
Arizona State Museum: anniversary, E448 [12AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (S. 1328), S5803 [18JY]
——— conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the Ka’u Coast in Hawaii as a unit of the National Park System (S. 1432), S6219 [1AU]
Gold Butte National Conservation Area: establish and designate certain wilderness areas (S. 1054), S3852 [23MY]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (S. 354), S780–S782 [14FE]
Reports filed
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 930) (H. Rept. 113–219), H5801 [20SE]
Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 354) (S. Rept. 113–29), S2844 [22AP]
Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 360) (S. Rept. 113–101), S6327 [10SE]
Texts of
S. 974, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S3573–S3579 [16MY]
S. 1054, Gold Butte National Conservation Area Act, S3853–S3857 [23MY]
S. 1328, New Philadelphia, IL, Study Act, S5803 [18JY]
ARCHER, VAL
Proclamations
Mr. Val Archer Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1288 [11SE]
ARCHIE, MO
Remarks in House
Archie High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E537 [24AP]
ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD see U.S. Access Board
ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many U.S. postal facilities and other Federal agencies for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 26), S8457 [21NO] (see H. Con. Res. 67), H7354 [21NO]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 26, recognize need to improve physical access to many U.S. postal facilities and other Federal agencies for all people and in particular disabled citizens, S8466 [21NO]
ARCHULETA, KATHERINE
Cloture motions
OPM: nomination to be Director, S7565 [28OC], S7646 [30OC]
Motions
OPM: nomination to be Director, S7565 [28OC]
Remarks in Senate
OPM: nomination to be Director, S7603 [29OC], S7646–S7648, S7660 [30OC]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be OPM Director: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S6126 [31JY]
ARCTIC COUNCIL
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see S. 270), S589 [11FE]
Remarks in Senate
ARCTIC REGIONS
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (see S. 199), S438 [31JA]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 139), H32 [3JA]
Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 272), S589 [11FE] (see S. 1344), S5840 [23JY]
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see S. 270), S589 [11FE]
Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H29 [3JA]
Health: study mental, behavioral, and physical health problems, institute Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Arctic health assessment program, and create NIH ‘‘Arctic Desk’’ (see S. 271), S589 [11FE]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 17), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 1881), H2533 [8MY]
Shipping industry: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports (see S. 428), S1012 [28FE]
Remarks in House
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 139), H6334 [7OC]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (S. 199), S442 [31JA], S1680 [12MR]
Arctic Council: meeting, S3541–S3543 [16MY]
Shipping industry: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports, S3451 [15MY]
Reports filed
Arctic Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 113–117), S7876 [6NO]
Texts of
S. 199, Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act, S442 [31JA]
ARCTIC RESEARCH, MONITORING, AND OBSERVING ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 113–117), S7876 [6NO]
ARCTIC RESEARCH COMMISSION
Bills and resolutions
Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 272), S589 [11FE] (see S. 1344), S5840 [23JY]
Reports filed
Arctic Research, Monitoring, and Observing Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1344) (S. Rept. 113–117), S7876 [6NO]
ARENAS, MARIA L.
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see S. 594), S1892 [18MR]
Remarks in Senate
Relief (S. 594), S1902 [18MR]
Texts of
S. 594, relief, S1902 [18MR]
ARENCON, DIEGO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E891 [17JN]
ARENSON, SEAN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S4063 [10JN]
ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
International economic relations: terminate participation and condition future membership in the G20 on adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law (see H. Res. 291), H4308 [9JY]
ARGIZ, TONY
Remarks in House
American Jewish Committee of South Florida: National Human Relations Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
ARGO MARKETING GROUP (business)
Remarks in House
Inc. (publication): Hire Power Award for Job Creation recipient, E1706 [19NO]
ARGUELLES, RUBEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1309 [12SE]
ARGUELLO, MARTHA D.
Letters
Ban flame retardant chemicals from use in resilient filling materials in children’s products, E1195 [1AU]
ARGYLE, LEO F.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6439 [12SE]
ARIALE, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7196 [19NO]
ARIAS, JORGE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E919 [19JN]
ARIZONA
Amendments
Public lands: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 687), H5856, H5857, H5860 [26SE]
Articles and editorials
Stop the Waste; Let Nation Build Resort/Casino (excerpt), H5561 [17SE]
Bills and resolutions
Barry M. Goldwater Post Office, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 3027), H5397 [2AU]
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (see H.R. 3006), H5397 [2AU]
Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (see H.R. 862), H701 [27FE]
——— establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area (see H.R. 3704), H7687 [11DE]
Colorado River: protect water quality, develop and implement a plan to prevent and eliminate pollution, and maintain a healthy ecosystem in the Lower Colorado River (see H.R. 1352), H1823 [21MR]
Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 144), H32 [3JA]
Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 773), S2798 [18AP] (see H.R. 1645), H2158 [18AP]
Dept. of the Interior: sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal (see H.R. 2657), H4482 [11JY]
Gambling: prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts (see H.R. 1410), H1856 [9AP]
Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (see H.R. 1348), H1822 [21MR]
Immigration: require certification by the four Southern border States that the borders are secure before a House of Representatives vote on any immigration reform legislation (see H. Res. 330), H5399 [2AU]
Mining and mineral resources: withdraw Tusayan Ranger District and BLM-managed Federal land in the vicinity of Kanab Creek and in House Rock Valley from location, entry, and patent under mining laws (see H.R. 1350), H1823 [21MR]
Mohave County, AZ: include as an affected area for purposes of making claims under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act based on exposure to atmospheric nuclear testing (see H.R. 424), H292 [25JA]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 1495), H1955 [11AP]
Native Americans: render enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation U.S. citizens and recognize valid membership credential of the Nation as legal equivalent of citizenship or birth certificates (see H.R. 1680), H2246 [23AP]
Prescott, AZ: honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families (see S. Res. 193), S5620 [10JY]
Public lands: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 507), H370 [5FE]
——— facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see S. 339), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 687), H544 [14FE]
——— facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 687), consideration (see H. Res. 351), H5653 [18SE]
——— withdraw certain Federal lands and interests in Pima and Santa Cruz Counties from mining and mineral leasing laws (see H.R. 1183), H1426 [14MR]
Saguaro National Park: study land for potential inclusion or removal from boundary (see H.R. 1934), H2568 [9MY]
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1349), H1823 [21MR]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in U.S. v. Renzi, et al. (see S. Res. 114), S2961 [24AP]
Sonoran Desert: designate certain public lands as national conservation areas and wilderness areas (see H.R. 1799), H2392 [26AP]
Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 750), H594 [15FE]
Certificates of election
Senate: Jeff Flake, S3 [3JA]
Letters
Keep the Promise Act: Francine Romesburg, Grassroots Tea Party Activists—Glendale (organization), H5559 [17SE]
——— Ian Hugh, Glendale, AZ, City Council, H5559 [17SE]
——— Norma Alvarez, Glendale, AZ, City Council, H5558 [17SE]
Lists
Native American tribes and organizations opposed to H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H5858 [26SE]
Oaths of office
Flake, Jeff: Senate, S5 [3JA]
Presentations
Block Cave Mining: Resolution Copper Mining (company), H5859 [26SE]
Remarks in House
Almquist, Art: People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7266 [20NO], E1697 [18NO]
Arizona State Museum: anniversary, E448 [12AP]
Arizona State University: anniversary of School of Social Work, E840 [11JN]
Benson, AZ: tribute to Benson Unified School District, E1287 [11SE]
Brock-Perini, Rita: Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1722 [20NO]
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes: tribute, E1822 [10DE]
Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 862), H3664, H3665 [17JN]
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ: tribute to 48th Rescue Squadron, E1711 [20NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System recipient of Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, E833 [11JN]
District of Columbia: anniversary of National Draft Goldwater Rally, E988 [28JN]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H686 [27FE]
Gambling: prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts (H.R. 1410), H5556–H5562 [17SE]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in tribute to Prescott, AZ, Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire, H4335 [10JY]
KXCI–Radio (Tucson, AZ): anniversary, E1824 [10DE]
Prescott, AZ: honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families, H4335 [10JY]
Public lands: assess need for National Environmental Policy Act review prior to approval of a Federal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) for a mining project, H5853, H5854 [26SE]
——— charge royalties on copper mined by Resolution Copper Mining (company) from a mining project on lands that were a part of a Federal land exchange, H5851 [26SE]
——— condition Federal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) for a mining project on locating the remote operations center in or near Superior, AZ, H5856, H5857 [26SE]
——— convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (H.R. 507), H2411 [6MY]
——— ensure a Federal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) for a mining project has no adverse impact on water quality or quantity, H5860, H5861 [26SE]
——— exclude Native American sacred and cultural sites from a Federal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) for a mining project, H5852, H5857–H5860 [26SE]
——— facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 687), H5530 [12SE], H5792 [20SE], H5848–H5863 [26SE], E1393 [27SE]
——— facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (H.R. 687), consideration (H. Res. 351), H5669–H5684 [19SE]
——— potential benefits to China from copper mined by Resolution Copper Mining (company) from a mining project on lands that were a part of a Federal land exchange, H5853 [26SE]
Rio Rico, AZ: tribute to Rio Rico Little League Juniors baseball team, E1278 [10SE]
Rios, Alberto: Arizona Poet Laureate selection, E1419 [2OC]
Rural areas: economic impact of certain infrastructure development projects, H6691 [23OC]
Tempe, AZ: Big Surf Waterpark designated American Society of Mechanical Engineers Arizona Delegation Historical Engineering Landmark, E1314 [12SE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: delist the gray wolf and list the Mexican wolf as endangered and expand geographic boundaries of the Mexican wolf population area in Arizona and New Mexico, H5809 [25SE]
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona: tribute, E128 [12FE]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: tribute to Southern Arizona VA Health Care System staff, S697 [13FE]
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S2670 [16AP]
Flake, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S3927 [4JN]
Prescott, AZ: honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families (S. Res. 193), S5602, S5603 [10JY]
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize legal representation in U.S. v. Renzi, et al. (S. Res. 114), S2979 [24AP]
Reports filed
Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 862) (H. Rept. 113–75), H2773 [17MY]
Consideration of H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 113–215), H5653 [18SE]
Keep the Promise Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1410) (H. Rept. 113–210), H5587 [17SE]
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 507) (H. Rept. 113–27), H1855 [9AP]
Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 687) (H. Rept. 113–167), H4856 [22JY]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, H1341 [12MR], H2968 [3JN]
Tables
Arizona drought monitor, H5861 [26SE]
Testimonies
Keep the Promise Act: Samuel U. Chavira, Glendale, AZ, City Council, H5559 [17SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, and H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5669 [19SE]
H.R. 507, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act, H2411 [6MY]
H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H5854–H5856 [26SE]
H.R. 862, Coconino National Forest land conveyance to correct erroneous survey, H3664 [17JN]
H.R. 1410, Keep the Promise Act, H5556 [17SE]
S. Res. 114, Senate Legal Counsel representation in U.S. v. Renzi, et al., S2966 [24AP]
S. Res. 193, honor memory and commend bravery and sacrifice of Prescott, AZ, Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed battling wildfire and extend condolences to surviving families, S5621 [10JY]
Tributes
Flake, Senator, S3928 [4JN], S5602 [10JY]
McCain, Senator, S388 [30JA], S1828, S1829, S1835, S1837 [14MR], S5602 [10JY]
Salmon, Representative, H6447 [9OC]
Sinema, Representative, H5871 [26SE]
ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Remarks in House
Rios, Alberto: Arizona Poet Laureate selection, E1419 [2OC]
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Biodesign Institute: tribute, E1265 [9SE]
Cisneros, Jesus: Clinton Global Initiative University Commitments Challenge winner, E842 [11JN]
Rios, Alberto: Arizona Poet Laureate selection, E1419 [2OC]
Rodriguez, Davier: Clinton Global Initiative University Commitments Challenge winner, E842 [11JN]
School of Social Work: anniversary, E840 [11JN]
ARKANSAS
Remarks in House
ABF Freight System, Inc.: anniversary, H5667 [19SE]
Aerojet Rocketdyne (company): tribute to Camden, AR, employees, E1757 [2DE]
Dept. of the Interior: nomination process for including large river systems in the National Blueways System, H4586 [17JY]
Remarks in Senate
AbilityOne Program: tribute, S7139 [2OC]
Aerojet Rocketdyne (company): tribute to Camden, AR, employees, S8974 [18DE]
Arkansas State Championship Horse Show: anniversary, S6193 [1AU]
Dept. of Emergency Management: anniversary, S6956 [26SE]
Mankin, Aaron: Rogers County, AR, School Board Wall of Distinction honoree, S466 [4FE]
Reports
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Arkansas’ 2d Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4551 [17JY]
Reports filed
Nomination of James M. Moody, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8049 [14NO]
Nomination of Timothy L. Brooks To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7728 [31OC]
ARKANSAS HUNGER RELIEF ALLIANCE
Remarks in Senate
Children and youth: tribute to Arkansas No Kid Hungry Campaign, S7006 [27SE]
ARKANSAS LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND (organization)
Remarks in Senate
AbilityOne Program: tribute, S7139 [2OC]
ARLETA, CA
Remarks in House
Arleta High School: tribute to graduation rate, H3693 [18JN]
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA
Articles and editorials
Doug Bailey, G.O.P. Political Consultant, Dies at 79, S4502 [17JN]
Remembering Doug Bailey, S4502 [17JN]
Bills and resolutions
Arlington National Cemetery: authorize burial of members who served in the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns (see H.R. 2157), H2953 [23MY]
——— permit visitors to leave appropriate items on gravesites and markers located in section 60 dedicated to the dead from Iraq and Afghanistan wars (see H.R. 3506), H7151 [15NO]
——— provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2838 [21MY]
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2324), H3287 [11JN]
Remarks in House
Arlington Food Assistance Center: anniversary, E908 [18JN]
Arlington National Cemetery: anniversary of the Tomb Guard Platoon of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment which provides sentinels at the Tomb of the Unknowns, H1840 [9AP]
——— permit visitors to leave appropriate items on gravesites and markers located in section 60 dedicated to the dead from Iraq and Afghanistan wars (H.R. 3506), E1677 [15NO]
Armed Forces: prohibit funding to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5012, H5013, H5032 [24JY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 2324), H5012 [24JY]
Doorways for Women and Families (organization): anniversary, E1317 [16SE]
Krusinski, Jeffrey: arrest for sexual battery of Air Force officer in charge of sexual assault prevention and response program, H2447 [7MY]
Luter, Marguerete: Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., DC/Maryland/Virginia Chapter Pamela B. Greenberg Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1787 [4DE]
Memorial Day: observance, H2940 [23MY]
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS): tribute, E1284 [11SE]
ARMALY BRANDS (business)
Remarks in Senate
Brillo pad: anniversary, S812 [25FE]
ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense
ARMEL, VICKI
Remarks in House
Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of killing of Fairfax County police officers outside of the Sully District Police Station, E625 [8MY]
ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H6997 [12NO]
Foreign aid: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse the effects of deforestation and restore forest levels (see S. 1548), S6886 [24SE]
Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 227), H2803 [20MY]
Remarks in House
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H7258 [20NO]
——— support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (H. Res. 402), E1662 [14NO], E1692 [18NO]
——— tribute to Eastern Partnership, E1339 [18SE]
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, H2166 [23AP], E539, E540 [24AP], E551 [25AP], E560 [26AP], E604 [7MY]
Genocide: anniversary, H2166, H2231 [23AP], H2251, H2257 [24AP], E527, E531, E533, E537, E539, E540 [24AP], E544, E545, E551 [25AP], E560, E562, E563 [26AP], E588 [3MY], E604 [7MY], E626 [8MY]
Independence: anniversary, H5793 [20SE]
Nagorno-Karabakh: allocation of foreign aid, E537 [24AP]
——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E211, E224 [28FE], E242 [5MR], E270 [12MR]
——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E261 [11MR]
——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E96 [5FE], E106 [6FE], E176, E179, E180 [25FE], E193 [26FE], E198 [27FE], E552 [25AP]
——— anniversary of independence, H956 [5MR], E244 [5MR]
——— resolution of dispute, E280 [13MR]
——— tribute to citizens, E242 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Foreign aid: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse the effects of deforestation and restore forest levels (S. 1548), S7717 [31OC]
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, S2956 [24AP]
Genocide: anniversary, S2956 [24AP]
Texts of
S. 1548, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S6888–S6891 [24SE]
ARMITAGE, JAMES AND NANCY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1736 [21NO]
ARMS CONTROL
Appointments
Senate National Security Working Group, S1669 [11MR], S1715 [12MR], S4064 [10JN]
Articles and editorials
Israel’s Military Intelligence Chief Says Syria’s Assad Readying To Use Chemical Weapons, S1833 [14MR]
Modernize, Don’t Abandon Our Nuclear Arsenal, S5488 [27JN]
Bills and resolutions
Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 1793), H2392 [26AP]
Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 479), H342 [4FE] (see H.R. 599), H431 [8FE]
Iran: appoint a high-level U.S. representative or special envoy for the purpose of ensuring U.S. diplomatic efforts to prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons and avoid war (see H.R. 783), H595 [15FE]
——— ensure compliance with international agreements to abandon pursuit of nuclear weapons by protecting existing sanctions (see S. 1765), S8457 [21NO]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S9052 [19DE]
——— impose sanctions (see S. 1001), S3657 [21MY]
——— oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 269), S7536 [16OC]
——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions (see H. Res. 445), H8109 [12DE]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program (see H.R. 3292), H6604 [15OC]
Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (see H.R. 1992), H2653 [15MY]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prevent nuclear proliferation (see S. 298), S707 [13FE]
Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish (see S. 1021), S3761 [22MY]
Nuclear energy: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see H.R. 3766), H8109 [12DE]
Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 1650), H2158 [18AP]
Strategic Defense Initiative: anniversary (see S. Res. 82), S2026 [20MR]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1786 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Weapons: increase sanctions on entities who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology for chemical, biological, or advanced conventional weapons proliferation activities (see H.R. 893), H814 [28FE]
Factsheets
Key U.S. Redlines Relative to U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: Dept. of State, H5827 [25SE]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Disposition of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium: President Obama, S4790 [20JN], H3984 [20JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H3620, H3623 [14JN], H4940 [23JY]
——— prohibit U.N. Arms Trade Treaty funding unless treaty has been signed by the President, ratified by the Senate, and implemented by congressional legislation, H3579 [13JN]
——— urge the President to utilize diplomatic means to limit transfer of arms from Russia, Lebanon, and Iran to Syria, H3639 [14JN]
Dept. of Energy: mixed oxide fuel (MOX) program Savannah River site construction funding, H4302, H4303 [9JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration B61 nuclear bomb funding, H4288–H4290 [9JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration W–76 nuclear warhead funding, H4299 [9JY]
Iran: impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that deal with the Central Bank of Iran, H7494 [4DE]
——— oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, H6960 [12NO], H7037–H7040, H7048 [13NO], H7062 [14NO], H7255 [20NO], H7368, H7380 [2DE], H7439 [3DE], H7491, H7493–H7498 [4DE], H7560 [5DE], H7653 [11DE], H8098 [12DE]
——— oppose interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, H7378–H7383 [2DE]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program, H7263, H7266 [20NO], H7696, H7699, H7701 [12DE]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program (H.R. 3292), H6669 [22OC], H6891 [29OC]
Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (H.R. 1992), H2706 [16MY], H7381 [2DE], H7650–H7653 [11DE], E1867 [12DE]
Kazakhstan: tribute to efforts in international relations, E988 [28JN]
National security: call for adoption of smart security platform for the 21st century, H2335, H2336 [25AP]
Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 1650), E499 [18AP]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, H4148 [28JN]
Russia: require the President to convey to Congress any proposed deals concerning domestic missile defense systems or nuclear arms, H3555, H3556 [13JN]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose, H6558 [12OC]
——— oppose (H. Con. Res. 23), E1395 [27SE]
——— prohibit ratification if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, H5827–H5831 [25SE], H5897 [27SE], H6445 [9OC]
——— signing, H5825, H5827–H5831 [25SE], H5896, H5897 [27SE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): funding through reduction in Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency funding, H3571 [13JN]
——— prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapon stockpiles below newly negotiated levels, H4342–H4344 [10JY], H4970, H4971, H4973 [23JY]
Remarks in Senate
al-Assad, Bashar: alleged use by Syrian President of chemical weapons against Syrian population, S3288 [9MY]
——— preparations by Syrian President to use chemical weapons against Syrian population, S1833 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S4568 [18JN], S5767 [18JY], S6191 [1AU]
Dept. of Energy: mixed oxide fuel (MOX) program Savannah River site construction funding, S3548–S3550 [16MY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration funding, S2123 [21MR]
Iran: assessment of interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, S9005–S9007 [19DE]
——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability, S7483 [15OC]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S9069 [19DE], S9115 [20DE]
——— impose sanctions, S8784 [13DE]
——— impose sanctions (S. 1001), S3661 [21MY], S3742 [22MY]
——— oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, S7978–S7980 [13NO], S8613 [11DE], S8702 [12DE], S8797 [13DE], S9005–S9007 [19DE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prevent nuclear proliferation (S. 298), S816, S817 [25FE], S3320 [9MY]
Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish, S8341 [20NO]
——— establish (S. 1021), S3765–S3767 [22MY]
Russia: condemn support of and transfer of weapons to Syrian Government and call for sanctions against and transfer of leadership in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: prohibit negotiation if such treaty restricts the right to keep and bear arms, S2262, S2318, S2319 [22MR]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): prohibit funding to reduce nuclear weapon stockpiles below newly negotiated levels, S8819 [15DE], S8962 [18DE]
——— renewal, S4742 [20JN], S5109 [25JN]
Reports filed
North Korea Nonproliferation and Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 298), S771 [14FE]
Texts of
H.R. 1992, Israel QME Enhancement Act, H7650 [11DE]
S. 298, North Korea Nonproliferation and Accountability Act, S816 [25FE]
S. 1001, Iran Export Embargo Act, S3661 [21MY]
S. Con. Res. 7, oppose U.N. Arms Trade Treaty, S1793 [13MR]
S. Res. 82, Strategic Defense Initiative anniversary, S2035 [20MR]
S. Res. 269, oppose Iranian development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, S7536 [16OC]
ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2247), H3095 [4JN]
ARMS SALES
Articles and editorials
U.S. Is Warned Russia Plans Syria Arms Sale, S3293 [9MY]
Bills and resolutions
Egypt: prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 201), S438 [31JA]
——— reform assistance (see S. 1857), S8976 [18DE]
——— restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 207), S438 [31JA] (see H.R. 939), H949 [4MR]
——— suspend delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see H. Res. 87), H701 [27FE]
Foreign aid: establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 1793), H2392 [26AP]
Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 479), H342 [4FE] (see H.R. 599), H431 [8FE]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S9052 [19DE]
——— impose sanctions (see S. 1001), S3657 [21MY]
Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (see H.R. 1992), H2653 [15MY]
——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system and authorize cooperation on the David’s Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 2701), H4523 [16JY] (see H.R. 2717), H4597 [17JY]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 938), H949 [4MR]
Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (see S. 856), S3091 [6MY] (see S. 960), S3531 [15MY]
Lists
Committee on Secret Military Assistance to Iran and the Nicaraguan Opposition (Senate, Select) members (1987), S3365 [13MY]
Committee To Investigate Covert Arms Transactions With Iran (House, Select) members (1987), S3365 [13MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, H3620, H3623 [14JN], H4940 [23JY]
Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (H.R. 1992), H2706 [16MY], H7381 [2DE], H7650–H7653 [11DE], E1867 [12DE]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, H3584 [13JN], E889 [17JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): funding through reduction in Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency funding, H3571 [13JN]
Remarks in Senate
Antideficiency Act: violation relative to Iran-Contra Affair, S3362 [13MY]
Dept. of Defense: end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S4568 [18JN], S5767 [18JY], S6191 [1AU]
Egypt: prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services, S424, S425, S427 [31JA]
——— prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (S. 201), S448 [31JA], S449 [4FE]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S9069 [19DE], S9115 [20DE]
——— impose sanctions, S8784 [13DE]
——— impose sanctions (S. 1001), S3661 [21MY], S3742 [22MY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 462), S6187 [1AU]
Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance, support a transition to democracy, impose sanctions on arms and oil sales, and allow for conditional removal of sanctions (S. 856), S3289–S3292 [9MY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S4742 [20JN], S5109 [25JN]
Reports
Congressional Committees Investigating the Iran-Contra Affair With Supplemental, Minority, and Additional Views (1987) (excerpt), S3365 [13MY]
Reports filed
Egypt Assistance Reform Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1857), S8975 [18DE]
Syria Transition Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 960) (S. Rept. 113–79), S5907 [24JY]
Texts of
H.R. 1992, Israel QME Enhancement Act, H7650 [11DE]
S. 1001, Iran Export Embargo Act, S3661 [21MY]
ARMSTEAD, RON E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1348 [19SE]
ARMSTRONG, DOUG
Remarks in House
American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa: Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E556 [25AP]
ARMSTRONG, IVEY L., SR.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7924 [7NO]
ARMSTRONG, MATTHEW C.
Reports filed
Nomination to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6206 [1AU]
ARMSTRONG, NEIL A.
Bills and resolutions
Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 667), H501 [13FE]
Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA: designate (see S. 1636), S7728 [31OC]
Remarks in House
Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 667), H602–H607 [25FE], E192, E196 [26FE]
Remarks in Senate
Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA: designate (S. 1636), S7731 [31OC]
Texts of
H.R. 667, Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, redesignation as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H602 [25FE]
S. 1636, Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, Edwards, CA, S7732 [31OC]
ARMSTRONG, PETER
Remarks in House
NSF: tribute to science and health research projects, H7701 [12DE]
ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM L. (a former Senator from Colorado)
Appointments
National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity, S2904 [23AP]
ARMSTRONG CABLE CO.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E498 [18AP]
ARMY see Department of Defense
ARMY CORPS ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 1662), H2164 [19AP]
ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Clifton, Kyle: Army Engineer Association Steel de Fleury Medal recipient, E1832 [11DE]
ARMY KNOWLEDGE ONLINE (Internet site)
Articles and editorials
Double Amputee Gets Another Chance of Starting Family, S3366 [13MY]
ARNOLD, DARRIN
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E985 [27JN]
ARNOLD, HEATHER
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S3629 [20MY]
ARNOLD, KATE
Remarks in Senate
Congressional Coalition on Adoption: Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S8358 [20NO]
ARNOLD, MORRIS S.
Bills and resolutions
Morris Sheppard Arnold U.S. Courthouse, Little Rock, AR: designate (see H.R. 388), H280 [23JA]
AROOSTOOK, ME
Remarks in Senate
Harbison, David A., Jr.: Aroostook, ME, Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S6066 [30JY]
ARO-VALLE, BARBARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1612 [30OC]
ARREDONDO, BEATRIZ
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5033 [24JY]
ARREOLA-SAUCEDO, ESIDRONIO AND FAMILY
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see S. 591), S1892 [18MR]
Remarks in Senate
Relief (S. 591), S1899 [18MR]
Texts of
S. 591, relief, S1900 [18MR]
ARSENAULT, JUSTIN
Remarks in House
Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas: recipient, E1884 [16DE]
ARSLANIAN, NYLA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E478 [17AP]
ART OF REVOLUTION (organization)
Remarks in House
District of Columbia: tribute to One Million Bones project to raise awareness of genocide, E962 [25JN]
ARTHUR, ANNIE
Essays
State of the Union, S702 [13FE]
ARTHUR, CAMILLA S.
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1354 [20SE]
ARTICLE 32 REFORM ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3459), H7059 [14NO]
ARTS AND HUMANITIES see also Literature; Music and Dance
Amendments
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6131 [2OC]
Appointments
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, S2435 [22MR]
National Council on the Arts, S408 [30JA], H2951 [23MY]
Articles and editorials
In This State—For Photographer Peter Miller, a Wonderful Life in Black and White, and a Future Colored With Gray, S8353 [20NO]
Bills and resolutions
Brumidi, Constantino: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of completion of ‘‘The Apotheosis of Washington’’ (see H. Res. 101), H982 [5MR]
Commemorative Works Act: display donor contribution acknowledgments at authorized projects (see H.R. 2395), H3687 [17JN]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 398), S944 [27FE] (see H.R. 863), H701 [27FE]
Copyrights: provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the executive right to negotiate in the marketplace the public performance of their works by means of an audio transmission (see H.R. 3219), H6051 [30SE]
Dept. of Education: establish national program for arts and technology (see S. 1055), S3844 [23MY] (see H.R. 2152), H2953 [23MY]
Dept. of State: prohibit Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation from making grants (see H.R. 2245), H3094 [4JN]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement with the Battery Conservancy, Inc., to construct and operate a performance facility at Castle Clinton National Monument (see H.R. 788), H595 [15FE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal lands (see H.R. 2798), H4978 [23JY]
District of Columbia: support and honor performers and sponsors of Lunchtime Music on the Mall festival (see H. Res. 244), H3014 [3JN]
Education: express that adding art and design into Federal programs that target science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth (see H. Res. 51), H342 [4FE]
Fahey, John: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 28), S8668 [11DE] (see H.J. Res. 103), H7051 [13NO]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 3), H32 [3JA]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 397), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 715), H546 [14FE]
Indian Arts and Crafts Act: clarify definition of Indian and Indian organizations (see H.R. 1066), H1355 [12MR]
Iran: observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, acknowledge the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance, and recognize U.S. tour of the Cyrus Cylinder (see H. Res. 130), H1719 [20MR]
Lavizzo-Mourey, Risa: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 29), S8668 [11DE] (see H.J. Res. 102), H7051 [13NO]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 304), H4598 [17JY]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 70), H6102 [1OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H6173 [2OC]
National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week: designate (see H. Res. 126), H1568 [18MR]
Smithsonian Institution: prohibit charging of any fee for admission to any permanent exhibit in any museum or facility (see H.R. 2621), H4213 [8JY]
——— revise composition of the Board of Regents so that members are appointed by the President from a list of nominees submitted by the leadership of the Congress (see H.R. 2620), H4212 [8JY]
Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 2482), H4037 [25JN]
——— extend the election to treat the cost of qualified film and television productions as an expense which is not chargeable to a capital account (see H.R. 3242), H6223 [3OC]
——— make permanent rule providing 5-year amortization of expenses incurred in creating or acquiring music or music copyrights (see S. 1326), S5800 [18JY] (see H.R. 2731), H4724 [18JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see S. 1862), S9051 [19DE] (see H.R. 3658), H7566 [5DE]
Biographies
Jordan, James (Jazzy), H2307 [25AP]
Excerpts
‘‘Life Itself—A Memoir,’’ Roger Ebert, S2448 [8AP]
Lists
Council for the Arts of Herndon, VA, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E685 [16MY]
Organizations supporting the expediting of adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability, S4396 [12JN]
Motions
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6152, H6154 [2OC]
Poems
‘‘Glance at the Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival,’’ Wendy Brichnan, E1847 [12DE]
Remarks in House
Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc.: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1671 [15NO]
Aviles, Emmanuel: Scholastic Inc., Picture a President art contest winner, H1404 [14MR]
Black Men of Labor, Inc.: anniversary, E1581 [28OC]
Coldwater, MI: tribute to Tibbits Opera House, E519 [23AP]
Combat Paper Project (organization): tribute, E1477 [10OC]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H4993 [24JY], E201 [27FE]
Community Partnership of Southern Arizona: tribute to Community Mental Health Arts Show, E1413 [1OC]
Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E491 [18AP]
Copyrights: provide copyright owners in sound recordings with the executive right to negotiate in the marketplace the public performance of their works by means of an audio transmission (H.R. 3219), E1404 [30SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H5374 [2AU]
Doylestown, PA: anniversary of James A. Michener Art Museum, E1259 [9SE]
Ellis, Ralph and Joy: Lyric Stage Spotlight Award recipients, E299 [14MR]
Florida Highwaymen (artists): tribute, E415 [10AP]
Fulton, MO: National Churchill Museum recipient of Missouri Humanities Council award for ‘‘Kingdom at Work’’ exhibit, E460 [15AP]
Gaines, Ernest J.: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, E1064 [16JY]
Goknar, Erdag: National Endowment for the Arts Literature Translation Fellowship recipient, E1137 [25JY]
Graves, Alyssa: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award recipient, E134 [13FE]
Hanley, Katherine: Lorton Arts Foundation, Inc., Founders Award recipient, E1571 [24OC]
Harris, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E241 [5MR]
Herndon, VA: tribute to Council for the Arts of Herndon Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E685 [16MY]
Hollywood, CA: tribute to The Creative Life (TCL) Chinese Theatre for hosting the Beijing Film Panorama in America Festival, E1626 [12NO]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 715), E145 [14FE]
Humanities Washington (organization): anniversary, E1272 [10SE]
Louisville, KY: anniversary of Actors Theatre of Louisville, E1380 [26SE]
Milton, FL: anniversary of Imogene Theater, E1440 [4OC]
Moline, IL: anniversary of the Center for Belgian Culture, E1625 [12NO]
Monterey, CA: anniversary of Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, E1847 [12DE]
Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Arts Council of the Morris Area, E69 [25JA]
——— anniversary of Morris Museum, E95 [5FE]
Music and dance: anniversary of ‘‘Mama, I Want to Sing’’ (musical), E1018 [8JY]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6071–H6077, H6092 [1OC], H6146–H6155 [2OC], H6178, H6181, H6185, H6190, H6191, H6211 [3OC], H6241, H6280 [4OC], E1417 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), consideration (H. Res. 370), H6122–H6132 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), motion to recommit, H6152–H6154 [2OC]
New Jersey: tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E447 [12AP]
New York: tribute to Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipients, E595 [6MY]
New York, NY: tribute to Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY), E1575 [28OC]
Olalla, WA: tribute to Olalla Community Club support of Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival, E1215 [2AU]
Pappajohn, John and Mary: Americans for the Arts (organization) Eli and Edythe Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts recipients, E1590 [29OC]
PBS: tribute to ‘‘In Performance at the White House—Memphis Soul’’ television program, H1839 [9AP], H1921 [11AP], H2075 [17AP]
Reston, VA: anniversary of Greater Reston Arts Center, E1302 [12SE]
Rios, Alberto: Arizona Poet Laureate selection, E1419 [2OC]
Shen Yun Performing Arts (dance company): tribute to Philadelphia, PA, performance, E243 [5MR]
Smithsonian Institution: prohibit charging of any fee for admission to any permanent exhibit in any museum or facility (H.R. 2621), E1014, E1021 [8JY]
——— revise composition of the Board of Regents so that members are appointed by the President from a list of nominees submitted by the leadership of the Congress (H.R. 2620), E1014, E1021 [8JY]
Southlake, TX: tribute to the Art in the Square festival, E697 [17MY]
Tujunga, CA: anniversary of Bolton Hall, E267 [12MR]
Washington Balalaika Society: anniversary, E469 [16AP]
Wheat Ridge, CO: Teller Street Gallery and Studios (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission Award, E1437 [4OC]
Wilmington, OH: anniversary of Murphy Theatre, E1241 [2AU]
Winter Garden, FL: anniversary of Garden Theatre, E337 [19MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (H.R. 3658), H7560 [5DE]
Yanez, Eduardo: Mr. Amigo Association ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ award recipient, E193 [26FE]
Remarks in Senate
Bergman, Alan and Marilyn: New West Symphony Bravo Award recipient, S277 [24JA]
Columbus, OH: anniversary of King Arts Complex, S1124 [5MR]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (S. 398), S945 [27FE]
Detroit, MI: tribute, S5960 [25JY]
Eureka Springs, AR: tribute to the Great Passion Play, S5836 [23JY]
Immigration: expedite adjudication of employer petitions for aliens of extraordinary artistic ability, S4197 [11JN], S4377, S4396 [12JN]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), S7117, S7141 [2OC], S7145, S7148 [3OC], S7222, S7224 [5OC], S7263 [7OC], S7278, S7287 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), unanimous-consent agreement, S7140 [2OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), unanimous-consent request, S7146 [3OC], S7183, S7184 [4OC], S7328, S7329, S7333–S7335 [9OC]
National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week: observance, S2325 [22MR]
Rehoboth Beach, DE: anniversary of Rehoboth Art League, S3983 [6JN]
Sioux Falls, SD: anniversary of Orpheum Theater Center, S6291 [9SE]
——— anniversary of Sioux Falls Orpheum Theater Center, S6111 [31JY]
World Intellectual Property Day: observance, S3020 [25AP]
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio (organization): tribute, S2325 [22MR]
Reports
Consideration of H.J. Res. 70-73, National Parks and Museums, District of Columbia, NIH, and Veterans Continuing Appropriations, H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act, and House Rules Suspension (H. Res. 370): Committee on Rules (House), H6122 [2OC]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.J. Res. 70, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 113–241), H6173 [2OC]
Rulings of the Chair
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), H6154 [2OC]
Texts of
H. Res. 370, consideration of H.J. Res. 70-73, national parks and museums, District of Columbia, NIH, and veterans continuing appropriations, H.R. 3230, Pay Our Guard and Reserve Act, and suspension of House Rules to consider legislation, H6123 [2OC]
H.J. Res. 70, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum continuing appropriations, H6071 [1OC], H6146 [2OC]
S. 398, National Women’s History Museum Commission Act, S945 [27FE]
ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, INC.
Remarks in House
Arts Awards: tribute to recipients, E1671 [15NO]
ARVADA, CO
Remarks in House
Aguilar, Francisco: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E394 [9AP]
Aguirre, Yatzire: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E842 [11JN]
Albin, Canada: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E320 [18MR]
Alija, Labeat: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E532 [24AP]
Arvello, Aaron: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E268 [12MR]
Barrera, Mayra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E667 [15MY]
Barretero, Casey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E321 [18MR]
Bates, Jeremiah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]
Baxley, Taylor: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E839 [11JN]
Bedford, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E540 [24AP]
Bennett, Samantha: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E731 [23MY]
Blosenco, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E396 [9AP]
Bock, Chelsey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E321 [18MR]
Bolton, Damon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Bond, Gabrielle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E391 [9AP]
Boothby, Sarah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E729 [23MY]
Borquez-Diaz, Karen: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E469 [16AP]
Brown, Cassie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E319 [18MR]
Buckner, Ally: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E274 [12MR]
Burkey, Dominique: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]
Cabrera-Marquez, Madahi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E530 [24AP]
Carmosino, Ashlyn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E329 [19MR]
Cendejas, April: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E332 [19MR]
Cisneros, Aaron: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E275 [12MR]
Cleary, James: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [10AP]
Cleveland, Raven: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E727 [23MY]
Cooper, Christine: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E339 [20MR]
Cordova, Katrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E472 [16AP]
Curiel, Frank: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E392 [9AP]
Delgado, Jacqueline: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E389 [9AP]
DiMucci, Kendra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E471 [16AP]
Eaker, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E397 [9AP]
Elazier, Micah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E665 [15MY]
Esquibel, Brianna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E322 [18MR]
Favela, Neko: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E665 [15MY]
Figueroa, Mercedes: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E667 [15MY]
Fischbach, John P.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E410 [10AP]
Fousel, Olivia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E725 [22MY]
Fox, Devon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E341 [20MR]
Gallegos-Alexus, Savannah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E736 [23MY]
Gonzalez, Adriana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E271 [12MR]
Gonzalez, Linyeiner: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E537 [24AP]
Grimes, Issa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E390 [9AP]
Guigon, Domonick: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Hall, Nick: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E668 [15MY]
Heller, Brandon: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E322 [18MR]
Hernandez, Maria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E533 [24AP]
Hoang, Linh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E531 [24AP]
Jewell, Morgan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E668 [15MY]
Jones, John: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415 [10AP]
Kopperschlager, Ava: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E333 [19MR]
Lawrence, Anastasia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E327 [19MR]
Lewis, Matt: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E526 [24AP]
Long, Aaron: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E269 [12MR]
Lozano, Jesus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E412 [10AP]
Maestas, Roberto: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E728 [23MY]
Malfabon, Adrian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E276 [12MR]
Maloku, Edite: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E344 [20MR]
Martinez, Arianna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E332 [19MR]
Mata, Sandy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E734 [23MY]
Mathiang, Matiok: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E535 [24AP]
McNabb, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E320 [18MR]
Medel, Araceli: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E329 [19MR]
Meraz, Katia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E475 [16AP]
Meraz, Liliana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E538 [24AP]
Miller, Alyssa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E269 [12MR]
Mitchell, Justice: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E468 [16AP]
Molina, Angelica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E328 [19MR]
Montoya, Jazmin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E414 [10AP]
Mora-Pina, Alysia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E273 [12MR]
Mugaruka, Roseline: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E735 [23MY]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E270 [12MR]
Nunez, Alexandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E267 [12MR]
Olivarez, Frankie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E391 [9AP]
Parra, Jose: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E467 [16AP]
Paulsen, Timmy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E840 [11JN]
Perez, Tania: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E835 [11JN]
Phelps, Jazmin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E417 [10AP]
Pieterse, Betina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E330 [19MR]
Placencio, Valeria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E841 [11JN]
Rabbit, Andrew: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E331 [19MR]
Ramirez, Nuvia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E669 [15MY]
Resendez, Rafael: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E733 [23MY]
Rhoads, Megan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E664 [15MY]
Rodriguez, Marisol: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E529 [24AP]
Roland, David: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E343 [20MR]
Romero, Rayanna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E732 [23MY]
Root, Joey: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E411 [10AP]
Ruvalcaba, Stephani: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E834 [11JN]
Ryan, Jhamier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E416 [10AP]
Saenz, Edwin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [20MR]
Salazar, Jair: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E387 [9AP]
Shepherd, Stephanie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E838 [11JN]
Simpson, Erica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E395 [9AP]
Smothers, Taylor: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E836 [11JN]
Solis, Edna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E342 [20MR]
Sowl, Trevor: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E836 [11JN]
Swartwood, Chris: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E319 [18MR]
Swenson, Maverick: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E661 [15MY]
Tapia, Darlene: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E340 [20MR]
Trover, Jennica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413 [10AP]
True, Victoria: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E837 [11JN]
Trujillo, Alina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E272 [12MR]
Tucker, Cheyayn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E319 [18MR]
Urenda, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E473 [16AP]
Urias, Noe: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E666 [15MY]
Vick, Kamelia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E474 [16AP]
Vick, Klarissa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E475 [16AP]
Wightman, Johnny: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E476 [16AP]
Wilson, Breanna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E320 [18MR]
Yoder, Bailee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E333 [19MR]
ARVELLO, AARON
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E268 [12MR]
ASAWA, RUTH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1249 [6SE]
ASBESTOS DISEASE AWARENESS ORGANIZATION
Remarks in House
Bedel, Janelle: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Alan Reinstein Award recipient, E896 [17JN]
ASBURY PARK, NJ
Remarks in House
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church: anniversary, E1491 [11OC]
ASENCIOS, SHEYLA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1542 [22OC]
ASHBURN, GA
Remarks in House
Georgia: tribute to Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, E1830 [11DE]
ASHBY, ANDREW J.
Remarks in House
Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization): W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E311 [15MR]
ASHEVILLE, NC
Articles and editorials
SC Native Named New Parkway Superintendent, S6324 [10SE]
ASHEVILLE (NC) CITIZEN-TIMES
Articles and editorials
SC Native Named New Parkway Superintendent, S6324 [10SE]
ASHFORD, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E150 [14FE]
ASHLAND, OH
Remarks in House
Ashland University: tribute to women’s basketball team, H2075 [17AP]
ASHLAND, WI
Remarks in House
Bochler, Ann: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E485 [17AP]
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to women’s basketball team, H2075 [17AP]
ASIA
Amendments
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 129), S3874, S3878 [23MY]
Articles and editorials
Anti-Christian Terror Is Everyone’s Concern, E1615 [30OC]
Bills and resolutions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 129), S3091 [6MY] (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: designate (see S. 1847), S8913 [17DE] (see H.R. 3805), H8131 [23DE]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see S. 653), S2328 [22MR] (see H.R. 301), H170 [15JA]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 432), S1012 [28FE]
Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (see S. Con. Res. 20), S5969 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 41), H4038 [25JN]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 284), H4143 [27JN]
Letters
Dept. of State Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia establishment: Representative Wolf, E45 [22JA]
Remarks in House
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2626 [15MY], E625 [8MY]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 301), H5564–H5567 [17SE], H7561 [5DE], E31 [15JA], E284 [13MR], E1330 [18SE], E1615 [30OC]
Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (H. Con. Res. 41), H5254–H5256 [31JY], E1203 [1AU]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E998 [28JN]
Taiwan: endorse Trade Investment Framework Agreement negotiations, E274 [12MR]
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: ratification, H6834 [29OC], H7245, H7247 [19NO], H7500–H7503, H7506 [4DE], E1801 [5DE]
Remarks in Senate
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 129), S3878 [23MY]
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: designate (S. 1847), S8917 [17DE]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S7612 [29OC]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 432), S1029 [28FE]
Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (H. Con. Res. 41), S6258 [1AU]
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation: anniversary, S3021, S3022 [25AP]
Public debt: economic impact on global financial system of failure to raise debt ceiling, S7290 [8OC]
U.S. policy, S4353 [12JN]
Reports filed
Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia Establishment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 653), S8975 [18DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 41, recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification, H5254 [31JY]
H.R. 301, Dept. of State Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia establishment, H5564 [17SE]
S. 1847, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, S8917 [17DE]
S. Con. Res. 20, recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification, S5971 [25JY]
S. Res. 129, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3096 [6MY], S3878 [23MY]
ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Mayerik, Theresa A.: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1626 [12NO]
ASIAN AMERICAN PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Tribute, E389 [9AP]
ASIAN AMERICANS
Amendments
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 129), S3874, S3878 [23MY]
Bills and resolutions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 129), S3091 [6MY] (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]
Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (see H.R. 2215), H2964 [24MY]
Dept. of HHS: prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (see H.R. 3322), H6768 [23OC]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 219), H2774 [17MY]
Remarks in House
Asian American Prosecutors Association: tribute, E389 [9AP]
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E459 [15AP]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H2626 [15MY], E625 [8MY]
Civil Rights Act: repeal exemption for Wards Cove Packing Co. (H.R. 2215), E763 [24MY]
Dept. of HHS: prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (H.R. 3322), E1722 [20NO]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 219), E693 [17MY]
New York, NY: tribute to Korean American Film Festival New York (KAFFNY), E1575 [28OC]
Remarks in Senate
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 129), S3878 [23MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 129, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3096 [6MY], S3878 [23MY]
ASIAN CARP PREVENTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 985), H1318 [6MR]
ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Reauthorize (see H.R. 39), H28 [3JA]
ASIAN PACIFIC BUSINESS JOUNRAL
Articles and editorials
Cheng Ming, a Powerful Voice for Democracy in China, E1378 [26SE]
ASIANA AIRLINES, INC.
Remarks in House
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]
ASIAN-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Remarks in House
Asian-American Chamber Award: tribute to recipients, E459 [15AP]
ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Amendments
Observance (S. Res. 129), S3874, S3878 [23MY]
Bills and resolutions
Observance (see S. Res. 129), S3091 [6MY] (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]
Remarks in House
Observance, H2626 [15MY], E625 [8MY]
Remarks in Senate
Observance (S. Res. 129), S3878 [23MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 129, observance, S3096 [6MY], S3878 [23MY]
ASIA-PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES
Bills and resolutions
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: designate (see S. 1847), S8913 [17DE] (see H.R. 3805), H8131 [23DE]
Remarks in Senate
Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies: designate (S. 1847), S8917 [17DE]
Texts of
S. 1847, Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, S8917 [17DE]
ASKWITH, BERTRAM J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E491 [18AP]
ASPEN (CO) TIMES
Obituaries
Udall, James (Randy), S6373 [11SE]
ASPEN INSTITUTE
Remarks in House
Gun, Vance H.: Aspen Institute Center for Native American Youth Champion of Change award recipient, H7008 [13NO]
ASSAF, FRED
Articles and editorials
Newtown Shooting Demands We Consider Our ‘‘Call of Duty’’ as Parents, E65 [25JA]
ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 150), S2453 [8AP], S2677 [16AP]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 150), S1853 [14MR]
ASSEMI, DARIUS
Remarks in House
Fresno State Alumni Association: Top Dog Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1543 [22OC]
ASSESSING PROGRESS IN HAITI ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3509), H8049–H8053 [12DE]
Texts of
H.R. 3509, provisions, H8049–H8051 [12DE]
ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Federal aid programs: reauthorize and approve applications to operate new demonstration programs, renew existing programs, and enhance program flexibility (see H.R. 2110), H2911 [22MY]
ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)
Articles and editorials
50 Years After Landmark Ruling, Lawyer’s Help Is Legal Fiction for Many Accused of Crime, S1905 [18MR]
Government Shutdown Spreads to Beaches of Normandy (excerpt), H6222 [3OC]
Iran Expands Nuke Technology for Program That Could Be Used To Make Weapons, S3739 [22MY]
Israel’s Military Intelligence Chief Says Syria’s Assad Readying To Use Chemical Weapons, S1833 [14MR]
Mexico Children Used as ‘‘Mules’’ by Drug Gangs, H5047 [24JY]
MLB Umpire Wally Bell Dies of Apparent Heart Attack at Age 48, E1548 [23OC]
Police—Florida Girl Who Committed Suicide Had Been Bullied for Months by as Many as 15 Girls, S6628 [19SE]
2013 Government Shutdown Could Hit Millions of Vets, VA Chief Says, H6475 [10OC]
VT. Home to Many Worldwide Development Groups, S2022 [20MR]
Letters
Allegations of Dept. of Justice secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters: Peter J. Kadzik, Dept. of Justice, H3240 [6JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, H2588, H2589 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2639 [15MY], H2659, H2707, H2713 [16MY], H2944, H2947 [23MY], H3028 [4JN], H3107 [5JN], H3236–H3240, H3241 [6JN], H3296, H3297 [12JN], H4086 [27JN]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, S3395 [14MY], S3605 [20MY], S3707 [22MY], S4203 [11JN]
ASSOCIATION FOR ADVANCED LIFE UNDERWRITING
Letters
Retail Investor Protection Act, H6859 [29OC]
ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH
Letters
Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act, H7474 [4DE]
ASSOCIATION FOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Letters
National network for manufacturing innovation establishment, S2295 [22MR]
ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Remarks in House
Klein, Stephen: National Council of State Legislatures Stephen D. Gold Award recipient, E1804 [5DE]
ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF THE U.S. see The ARC of the U.S. (organization)
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
Addresses
Inauguration of Christopher Eisgruber as Princeton University President, E1490 [11OC]
ASSOCIATION OF ART MUSEUM DIRECTORS
Letters
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S6586 [18SE]
ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Remarks in House
Domenichelli, Cheryl: Association of California School Administrators Secondary Principal of the Year award recipient, E1268 [9SE]
ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COMMUNITIES
Letters
HUBZone Expansion Act, S444 [31JA]
ASSOCIATION OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
Letters
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H7417 [3DE]
ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Inscriptions
Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque presented to Sec. of Transportation LaHood, H2613 [15MY]
Lists
Association of Former Members of Congress Board of Directors candidates, H2621 [15MY]
Association of Former Members of Congress members who have passed away since the last congressional reception honoring former Members of Congress, H2622 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Common Ground Project: tribute, H2616 [15MY]
Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H2612–H2622 [15MY]
Congress to Campus program: tribute, H2615 [15MY]
Congressional Golf Tournament: tribute, H2617, H2618 [15MY]
Foreign countries: status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H2619 [15MY]
International Election Monitors Institute: tribute to participation, H2618 [15MY]
LaHood, Sec. of Transportation: appreciation for receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H2614, H2615 [15MY]
——— Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H2612–H2615, H2617 [15MY]
Middle East Legislative Fellows Program: tribute, H2619 [15MY]
Statesmanship Award Dinner: status, H2620 [15MY]
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
Articles and editorials
Stiller Family Foundation Receives National Recognition, S2955 [24AP]
Remarks in Senate
Stiller Family Foundation: Association of Fundraising Professionals Most Outstanding Foundation Award recipient, S2955 [24AP]
ASSOCIATION OF JUNIOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Remarks in House
Junior League of Des Moines: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame organizational inductee, E134 [13FE]
Macon, GA: Junior League of Macon recipient of Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., Fund Development Award, E836 [11JN]
Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Junior League of Morristown, E1051 [11JY]
ASSOCIATION OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S492 [7FE], H752 [28FE]
ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENTIAL CLEANING SERVICES INTERNATIONAL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E401 [9AP]
ASSOCIATION OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
Letters
Small Business Disaster Reform Act, S1022 [28FE], S4578 [18JN]
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIA NATIONS (ASEAN)
Amendments
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (S. Res. 167), S6025, S6026 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (see S. Res. 167), S4058 [10JN] (see H.R. 772), H595 [15FE]
Remarks in House
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, E740 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (S. Res. 167), S6026 [29JY]
Reports filed
Promote Peaceful and Collaborative Resolution of Southeast Asian Maritime Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 167), S5148 [25JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 167, promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, S4062 [10JN], S6026 [29JY]
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON BUSINESS
Remarks in House
Igloi, Amy: Association of Washington Business Community Service Award recipient, E1021 [8JY]
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Remarks in House
Aramaki, Kelly: Association of Washington School Principals Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year award recipient, E435 [12AP]
ASTER, SAMANTHA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6899 [24SE]
ASTORIA, OR
Remarks in Senate
Oregon: impact of Government shutdown, S7461 [14OC]
ATCHINSON, STEVE
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5726 [19SE]
ATHENS, ANDREW A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1637 [20MR], H1803 [21MR], E320 [18MR]
Remarks in Senate
ATKINSON, JANICE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E146 [14FE]
ATLANTA, GA
Proclamations
Atlanta Metropolitan Seventh-Day Adventist Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E651 [14MY]
Mrs. Robbie Bronner Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1446 [7OC]
Reverend Dr. John F. Williams Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1281 [11SE]
Remarks in House
Cobb County, GA: anniversary of Cumberland Community Improvement District, E741 [23MY]
Cox, Bobby: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E1849 [12DE]
La Vista Lions Club: anniversary, E1464 [9OC]
Lovett High School: tribute to baseball team, E820 [6JN]
Lovett School: triubte to football team, E1857 [12DE]
Tuskegee-Morehouse Football Classic: tribute, E1501 [11OC]
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S2666–S2670 [16AP]
ATLANTA BRAVES (baseball team)
Remarks in House
Cox, Bobby: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E1849 [12DE]
ATLANTA (GA) JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Articles and editorials
Newtown Shooting Demands We Consider Our ‘‘Call of Duty’’ as Parents, E65 [25JA]
ATLANTIC (publication)
Articles and editorials
How the Sequester Threatens the U.S. Legal System, S2450 [8AP]
ATLAS CONTAI
Remarks in Senate
Maryland: tribute to local companies for contributions to economy through manufacturing innovation, S7714 [31OC]
ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy
ATOMIC ENERGY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Nuclear energy: require congressional approval of agreements for peaceful nuclear cooperation with foreign countries (see H.R. 3766), H8109 [12DE]
AT&T INC.
Remarks in House
Plano, TX: tribute to Plano East High School technology team, E336 [19MR]
ATTORNEY GENERAL (Eric H. Holder, Jr.)
Articles and editorials
Rand Paul’s Drone Rant, S1243 [7MR]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Justice: 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]
Letters
Allegations of Dept. of Justice secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters: Peter J. Kadzik, Dept. of Justice, H3240 [6JN]
Allow transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S., but clarify that detainees do not gain any additional legal rights and can not be released in the U.S., S8178 [19NO]
Prioritization of combatting sex trafficking on the Internet: Representative Wolf, E1811, E1812 [9DE]
Use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S., S1204 [6MR], S1249 [7MR]
Remarks in House
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]
Computers: prioritization of combatting sex trafficking on the Internet, E1811 [9DE]
Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, H2588, H2589 [14MY], H2622, H2623, H2639 [15MY], H2659, H2707, H2713 [16MY], H2944, H2947 [23MY], H3028 [4JN], H3107 [5JN], H3236–H3240, H3241 [6JN], H3296, H3297 [12JN], H4086 [27JN]
——— call for resignation due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico, H2943, H2944 [23MY], H3296 [12JN]
——— call for resignation or termination due to allegations of mismanaging Government surveillance programs, H5375 [2AU]
——— express no confidence and call for resignation due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico, H4504 [16JY], H4983 [24JY], H5054 [25JY], H5184 [31JY]
——— express no confidence due to testimony on investigation of journalists, H5274 [1AU]
Tribute, H3028 [4JN], H3234–H3240 [6JN], H4984 [24JY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, S3395 [14MY], S3605 [20MY], S3707 [22MY], S4203 [11JN]
——— decision not to hold suspect in Boston Marathon bombings as an enemy combatant, S2867–S2871 [23AP]
——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1674–S1676, S1681–S1683 [12MR]
ATTWOOD, CYNTHIA L.
Reports filed
Nomination to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S5620 [10JY]
ATWELL, CLARENCE, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E245 [5MR]
AUBURN, AL
Remarks in House
Lynn, Elliott: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1067 [16JY]
Remarks in Senate
Auburn University: tribute to Ralph Brown Draughon Library John and Faye Vick Collection of Alabama and Civil War Postal History exhibit, S5565 [9JY]
AUBURN, CA
Remarks in House
Auburn Area Honor Guard: tribute, E1627 [12NO]
AUBURN, ME
Remarks in House
Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.: tribute for expansion of Auburn, ME, Kittyhawk Industrial Park location, E596 [6MY]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA], E44 [22JA], E49 [23JA]
AUBURN, NY
Bills and resolutions
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see S. 247), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 513), H370 [5FE] (see H.R. 664), H501 [13FE]
Remarks in Senate
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S522 [7FE], S4724 [19JN]
Reports filed
Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 113–23), S2844 [22AP]
Texts of
S. 247, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, S523 [7FE]
AUBURN, WA
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: anniversary of Troop 401, E1198 [1AU]
AUBURN MANUFACTURING, INC.
Remarks in House
Auburn, ME: tribute for expansion of Kittyhawk Industrial Park location, E596 [6MY]
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Lynn, Elliott: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1067 [16JY]
Remarks in Senate
Ralph Brown Draughon Library: tribute to John and Faye Vick Collection of Alabama and Civil War Postal History exhibit, S5565 [9JY]
AUDIT INTEGRITY AND JOB PROTECTION ACT
Letters
Financial deregulation legislation: Barbara Roper, Consumer Federation of America, H7483 [4DE]
——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H7482 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1564), H4182–H4184 [8JY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1564) (H. Rept. 113–142), H4212 [8JY]
Statements
Legislative Proposals To Relieve the Red Tape Burden on Investors and Job Creators: Anne Simpson, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, H7481 [4DE]
Texts of
H.R. 1564, provisions, H4182 [8JY]
AUDUBON, NJ
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: tribute to Troop 88, E175 [25FE]
AUFFANT, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1512 [15OC]
AUGUSTA, GA
Bills and resolutions
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 3201), H5921 [27SE]
AUGUSTA, ME
Remarks in House
Central Maine Regional Communications Center: Maine National Emergency Number Association Critical Incident of the Year Award recipient, E785 [4JN]
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E38 [18JA]
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Illinois: tribute to 17th Congressional District Economic Summit, E1805 [5DE]
AULT, CHRIS
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3155 [7MY]
AURORA, CO
Remarks in House
Disasters: anniversary of movie theater shootings, H4817 [19JY], E1103 [19JY], E1107 [22JY]
University of Colorado Denver: tribute to Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology for adult blood stem cell research, H2074 [17AP]
Remarks in Senate
Disasters: anniversary of movie theater shootings, S5761, S5762, S5787 [18JY], S5898 [24JY], S6007 [29JY]
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S5898 [24JY]
AURORA, OR
Remarks in House
Aurora Colony Historical Society: anniversary, E1042 [10JY]
AURORA COLONY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1042 [10JY]
AUSTEN, IAN
Articles and editorials
From the Start, Signs of Trouble at Health Portal (excerpt), S7487 [15OC]
AUSTIN, BARRETT L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2311 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7210 [4OC]
AUSTINTOWN, OH
Articles and editorials
MLB Umpire Wally Bell Dies of Apparent Heart Attack at Age 48, E1548 [23OC]
AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF
Remarks in House
Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E86 [4FE]
Reports filed
Nomination of Morrell J. Berry To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6069 [30JY]
AUSTRIA, REPUBLIC OF
Reports filed
Nomination of Alexa Lange Wesner To Be Ambassador to Austria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6205 [1AU]
AUTHORITY FOR MANDATE DELAY ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2667): consideration (H. Res. 300), H4543 [17JY]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 2667), H4482 [11JY]
Enact (H.R. 2667): consideration (see H. Res. 300), H4522 [16JY]
Letters
Provisions: Katherine Beh Neas, Easter Seals, Inc., H4564 [17JY]
——— Mary Kay Henry, Service Employees International Union, H4563 [17JY]
——— National Taxpayers Union, H4569 [17JY]
——— several organizations, H4562 [17JY]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2667), H4573 [17JY]
Press releases
National Women’s Law Center Critical of House Bills Aimed at Hampering Health Care Law: National Women’s Law Center, H4563 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2667), H4475 [11JY], H4491, H4504 [16JY], H4527, H4529, H4530, H4531, H4532, H4533, H4534, H4546–H4560, H4564–H4575, H4579 [17JY], H4606, H4608, H4609 [18JY], H4817 [19JY], H4990, H5038 [24JY], H5333–H5336 [1AU], H7338 [21NO], E1074 [17JY], E1089 [18JY], E1108 [22JY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 300), H4534–H4545 [17JY], E1143 [25JY]
——— motion to recommit, H4573 [17JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit employers from reducing insurance coverage for individuals and families who currently receive job-based health benefits, H4573 [17JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 2667), S5723, S5726 [17JY], S5931 [25JY], S6765 [24SE]
Reports
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Arkansas’ 2d Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4551 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Florida’s 12th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4553 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4569 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4567 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Ohio’s 16th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4554 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce•20(House) Democratic Staff, H4552 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4570 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4556 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Texas’ 8th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4548 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Texas’ 26th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4542 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4565 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Washington’s 5th Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4566 [17JY]
Benefits of the Health Care Reform Law in Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District: Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce (House) Democratic Staff, H4548 [17JY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2667, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 300) (H. Rept. 113–157), H4522 [16JY]
Statements
Provisions: Executive Office of the President, H4555 [17JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 300, consideration of H.R. 2667, provisions, H4534 [17JY]
H.R. 2667, provisions, H4546 [17JY]
AUTHORS see Literature
AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Diseases: promote autism awareness efforts, E552 [25AP]
AUTISM NATIONAL COMMITTEE, INC.
Letters
Student Success Act, H4703 [18JY]
AUTISM SPEAKS (organization)
Letters
Kids First Research Act, H7660 [11DE]
AUTO ENROLL REPEAL ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1254), H2591 [14MY]
AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles
AVENEL, NJ
Remarks in House
Avenel Fire Co., No. 1: anniversary, E803 [5JN]
AVERILL PARK, NY
Remarks in House
Carroll, Fiona: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Winning Kid designee, E242 [5MR]
AVERY, LANTHAM, JR.
Remarks in House
Connecticut: tribute to Peace Corps volunteers, E230 [28FE]
AVIATION
Amendments
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3098 [4JN], H3132, H3133, H3135, H3136, H3137, H3138, H3139, H3140, H3142, H3146, H3147, H3149, H3150, H3157, H3158, H3166, H3170, H3178, H3179, H3180, H3182, H3184, H3190, H3191, H3192, H3193, H3194, H3196, H3197, H3198, H3205, H3206, H3207, H3208, H3212, H3213, H3214, H3217 [5JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3040 [4JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4727 [18JY], H5093 [26JY], H5117, H5123, H5124, H5125, H5126, H5128, H5129, H5130, H5132, H5134, H5135, H5136, H5152, H5153, H5154, H5157, H5158, H5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5168, H5176, H5177 [30JY], H5263 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4875 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), S5822, S5843, S5844, S5847, S5848 [23JY], S5857, S5858, S5861, S5916, S5917, S5918, S5919, S5920, S5921, S5922 [24JY], S5937, S5942, S5943, S5972, S5974, S5975, S5976, S5977 [25JY], S6025, S6026 [29JY], S6080, S6081 [30JY], S6086, S6136, S6137 [31JY], S6241 [1AU]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 381), S8288 [19NO]
FAA: ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (H.R. 1848), S7212 [4OC], H7080 [14NO]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6380 [8OC]
Transportation Security Administration: provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), S6245, S6257 [1AU], H5376 [2AU]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), S3628, S3629 [20MY]
Announcements
Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6337 [11SE], H5479 [11SE]
Articles and editorials
Federal Agents Kill 750 Geese From Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Near JFK Airport, S496 [7FE]
‘‘God Speed and Blue Skies’’ Air Evac 109 Crew Remembered, S6185 [1AU]
Plan for Hunting Terrorists Signals U.S. Intends To Keep Adding Names to Kill List, S1190 [6MR]
Time To Act in Syria, S3289 [9MY]
U.S. Could Have Halted Benghazi Attack With Fly-Over—Diplomat, H2427 [6MY]
V–22—Wonder Weapon or Widow Maker (excerpt), H1898 [10AP]
WWII Veteran Honored for Heroic Bombing Raid—Moke Hill Man Was a B–24 Gunner, H5793 [20SE]
Bills and resolutions
Air Force: make competitive grants to support research and development, education, and training to produce a bio-based aviation fuel for use by the Air Force (see H.R. 2243), H3094 [4JN] (see H.R. 3125), H5654 [18SE]
——— retain current leadership rank, aircraft, and core functions of the 354th Fighter Wing and the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson AFB, AK, and require reports on proposed activities at such installation (see S. 152), S285 [24JA]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S8821 [15DE] (see H.R. 685), H544 [14FE]
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 198), H52 [4JA] (see H.R. 2324), H3287 [11JN]
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects (see S. 974), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 2015), H2716 [16MY]
Cargo transportation: establish national policies and programs to strengthen freight-related infrastructure (see H.R. 974), H982 [5MR]
Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see S. 1016), S3761 [22MY] (see H.R. 972), H982 [5MR]
Clark County, NV: promote economic development and tourism in the Lake Mead area, support local airport and energy development, and establish the Virgin Valley Tourism and Economic Advisory Council (see H.R. 2276), H3250 [6JN]
Corp. for Travel Promotion: extend funding (see H.R. 2626), H4213 [8JY]
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park: rename a site of the park (see H.R. 1574), H2026 [15AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorize long-term contracts for procurement of certain liquid transportation fuels (see S. 389), S871 [26FE]
——— determine and disclose the cost of any transportation provided to Members, officers, or employees of Congress who are carrying out official duties outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1359), H1823 [21MR]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (see S. 1764), S8457 [21NO] (see H.R. 3657), H7566 [5DE]
——— prohibit performance of flight demonstration teams outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1721), H2349 [25AP]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 1506), H1956 [11AP]
——— reprogram amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see H.R. 1481), H1909 [10AP]
——— rescind amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see S. 680), S2501 [9AP]
——— terminate or retire certain aircraft and ship programs (see H.R. 1361), H1823 [21MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (see S. 683), S2501 [9AP] (see H.R. 1417), H1856 [9AP]
——— establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H7109 [14NO] (see H.R. 3575), H7353 [21NO]
——— making appropriations (see H.R. 2217), H3014 [3JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (see H. Res. 243), H3014 [3JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), return to House (see H. Res. 255), H3287 [11JN]
——— submit a report on security screening by the Transportation Security Administration of veterans and other passengers with amputations (see H.R. 2693), H4522 [16JY]
Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see S. 579), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1151), H1425 [14MR]
Dept. of Transportation: eliminate certain unnecessary reporting requirements and consolidate or modify others (see H.R. 3628), H7394 [2DE]
——— establish minimum on-duty staffing standards for air traffic controllers at certain airports (see H.R. 66), H29 [3JA]
——— issue regulations to ensure families are able to sit together on flights (see H.R. 2191), H2954 [23MY]
——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see S. 1692), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 182), H51 [4JA]
——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights (see S. 1811), S8771 [12DE] (see H.R. 3676), H7607 [9DE]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP] (see S. 818), S3028 (see S. 853), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1765), H2390 [26AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1243), S5498 [27JN] (see H.R. 2610), H4212 [8JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H4856 [22JY]
Disabled: improve accessibility of entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights by making captioning and video description available for visually-displayed entertainment programming (see S. 556), S1785 [13MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S. 59), S43 [22JA] (see H.R. 330), H221 [22JA]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S871 [26FE] (see H.R. 1209), H1547 [15MR]
Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (see H.R. 667), H501 [13FE]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 2821), H5050 [24JY]
Egypt: prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 201), S438 [31JA]
——— restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see S. 207), S438 [31JA] (see H.R. 939), H949 [4MR]
——— suspend delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see H. Res. 87), H701 [27FE]
FAA: eliminate application of budget sequestration to funds associated with the operation of air traffic control towers (see H.R. 1766), H2390 [26AP]
——— ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (see S. 1072), S3844 [23MY] (see H.R. 1848), H2483 [7MY] (see H.R. 3363), H6900 [29OC]
——— issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H7687 [11DE]
——— issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 1495), S6377 [11SE] (see H.R. 1745), H2350 [25AP] (see H.R. 1775), H2391 [26AP]
——— issue regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County, CA (see S. 208), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 456), H341 [4FE]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 90), H6411 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (see H. Res. 373), H6411 [8OC]
——— modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H1857 [9AP]
——— provide guidance and limitations relative to the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into U.S. airspace in order to inform the public and protect individual privacy (see S. 1639), S7795 [4NO] (see H.R. 1262), H1630 [19MR] (see H.R. 2868), H5173 [30JY]
——— urge continued cooperation with airports across the U.S. seeking to implement noise mitigation plans (see H. Res. 29), H170 [15JA]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (see H.R. 2591), H4174 [28JN]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1237), H1567 [18MR]
Government regulations: ensure any requirement providing for screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or air traffic controller for a sleep disorder is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (see H.R. 3578), H7353 [21NO]
Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, Edwards, CA: designate (see S. 1636), S7728 [31OC]
Immigration: prohibit granting of temporary status or adjusting status of any unlawfully present individual until Dept. of Homeland Security certifies full implementation of US-VISIT system at every port of entry (see S. 300), S707 [13FE]
Jibilian, Arthur: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 658), H500 [13FE]
Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 637), H499 [13FE]
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]
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: change membership of Board of Directors (see H.R. 304), H170 [15JA]
——— ensure compliance with certain Federal regulations and statutes (see H.R. 439), H300 [29JA]
——— provide for an Inspector General (see H.R. 302), H170 [15JA]
NASA: authorize programs (see S. 1317), S5755 [17JY] (see H.R. 2616), H4212 [8JY] (see H.R. 2687), H4488 [15JY]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 94), H6604 [15OC]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 207), S6126 [31JY]
National Park Service: study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 1955), H2574 [13MY]
National security: establish appeal and redress process for individuals screened against terrorist watchlist and wrongly delayed or prohibited from boarding a flight or denied a right, benefit, or privilege (see H.R. 1583), H2066 [16AP]
——— prohibit use of drones as a weapon while operating in the national airspace system (see H.R. 1083), H1356 [12MR]
——— prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (see S. 505), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 1242), H1567 [18MR]
——— prohibit use of lethal military force, including the use of drones, to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (see H.R. 1269), H1630 [19MR]
——— require independent alternative analysis of the use of targeted lethal force against a particular, known U.S. person knowingly engaged in acts of international terrorism against the U.S. (see S. 1035), S3843 [23MY]
——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against certain immigration information to ensure lawful U.S. residency (see H.R. 999), H1318 [6MR]
——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 1245), H1629 [19MR]
Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA: designate (see S. 1636), S7728 [31OC]
NIH: making supplemental appropriations by closing a corporate jet depreciation tax loophole (see H.R. 3336), H6768 [23OC]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1068), S3844 [23MY]
Noise pollution: allow mandatory nighttime curfews at certain airports (see H.R. 2120), H2911 [22MY]
——— prohibit operation of certain aircraft not complying with certain noise levels (see H.R. 3650), H7507 [4DE]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (see S. 540), S1710 [12MR] (see H.R. 1092), H1356 [12MR]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 2697), H4522 [16JY]
Poland: honor memory of victims, express sympathy to citizens and survivors of victims of airplane crash in Russia and solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support Polish Government (see H. Res. 18), H53 [4JA]
Privacy: prohibit use of unmanned aircraft systems by private persons to conduct surveillance of other private persons (see S. 1057), S3844 [23MY]
Safety: prohibit closing of air traffic control towers (see S. 687), S2501 [9AP]
——— prohibit subsidiaries of foreign owned corporations from obtaining contracts for the performance of passenger and baggage security screening at domestic commercial airports (see H.R. 1455), H1908 [10AP]
——— reform and improve the oversight of passenger and baggage screening at domestic commercial airports by private screening companies (see S. 697), S2564 [10AP]
Space policy: streamline process of commercial space launch licensing and establish demonstration projects involving use of experimental aircraft in support of commercial space launch activities (see H.R. 3038), H5398 [2AU]
Transportation Security Administration: assess and report on the risk posed to commercial aviation security if a flight deck door is opened during flight (see H.R. 2946), H5343 [1AU]
——— delay implementation of changes to the prohibited items list that do not enhance the protection of passengers (see H. Res. 156), H1992 [12AP]
——— establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (see S. 1804), S8668 [11DE] (see H.R. 1204), H1427 [14MR]
——— establish an Ombudsman Office (see H.R. 84), H30 [3JA]
——— facilitate air passenger screening of severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 1403), S6126 [31JY]
——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (see S. 1893), S9105 [20DE] (see H.R. 2719), H4723 [18JY]
——— 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]
——— prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft (see S. 1008), S3760 [22MY] (see H.R. 1093), H1356 [12MR]
——— prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport (see H.R. 3484), H7109 [14NO]
——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 1367), S5968 [25JY] (see H.R. 1344), H1822 [21MR]
——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1095), H1356 [12MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 346), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 164), H51 [4JA]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S707 [13FE] (see H.R. 755), H594 [15FE]
Cloture motions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S6051 [30JY], S6155 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5817 [23JY]
E-mails
FAA furloughs, S2993 [25AP]
Letters
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Christopher J. Witkowski, Association of Flight Attendants, H7417 [3DE]
——— Deborah McElroy, Airports Council International-North America (organization), H7417 [3DE]
——— Lorraine Howerton, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, H7416 [3DE]
——— Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airline Association, H7416 [3DE]
——— T.J. Schultz, Security Manufacturers Coalition, H7417 [3DE]
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act and Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Peter J. Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H7413, H7416 [3DE]
——— Roger J. Dow, U.S. Travel Association, H7412, H7417 [3DE]
Dept. of Defense Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Dept. of State, S1919 [19MR]
——— Italian Ministry of Defense and German Federal Ministry of Defense, S1919 [19MR]
——— Leon E. Panetta, Dept. of Defense, S1920 [19MR]
——— Peter Ammon, German Ambassador to the U.S., and Claudio Bisogniero, Italian Ambassador to the U.S., S1919 [19MR]
Dept. of Defense procurement and sustainment contracts for Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters: several Members of Congress, S7643 [30OC]
——— several Senators, S7642 [30OC]
Helping Heroes Fly Act: Barry A. Jesinoski, DAV, H2824 [21MY]
——— Bill Lawson, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H2823 [21MY]
——— Charlie Abell, Wounded Warrior Project (organization), H2823 [21MY]
——— James E. Koutz, American Legion, H2823 [21MY]
Small Airplane Revitalization Act: Jose L. Ceballos, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, H4493 [16JY]
——— R. Thomas Buffenbarger, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, E1109 [22JY]
——— several aviation organizations, H4492 [16JY]
Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Deborah McElroy, Airports Council International-North America (organization), H7412 [3DE]
——— Don Erickson, Security Industry Association, H7412 [3DE]
——— T.J. Schultz, Security Manufacturers Coalition, H7412 [3DE]
Transportation Security Administration proposal to shift responsibility to staff airport exit lanes to airport operators: William F. Sherry, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, H3131 [5JN]
Use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S.: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, S1204 [6MR], S1249 [7MR]
——— John O. Brennan, S1206 [6MR]
Lists
Armed Forces members killed in during shooting down of helicopter in Afghanistan, H5268 [1AU]
Minimum requirements to be included in the southern border security strategy, S4463–S4465 [13JN]
New York, NY, firefighters killed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, E1289 [11SE]
World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Big Sky Honor Flight (organization), S3565 [16MY]
World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Chicago (organization), E1425 [3OC]
World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization), S6325 [10SE], S6474 [16SE]
Memorandums
Military Force Use Against Those Responsible for Hijacking and Crashing of Commercial Aircraft Into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, Authorization: Matthew Weed, Congressional Research Service, H5032 [24JY]
Recent Examples of IRS Postponement of Statutory Effective Dates: Erika K. Lunder and Carol A. Pettit, Congressional Research Service, H4538 [17JY]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. of September 11, 2011: President Obama, S6326 [10SE], H5460 [10SE]
Motions
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3223 [6JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5759 [18JY], S5809 [23JY], S5945, S5946 [25JY], S6094 [31JY]
FAA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6439, H6440 [9OC]
Poems
‘‘Staten Island Strong,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1289 [11SE]
‘‘The Names,’’ Billy Collins, H5481 [11SE]
Remarks in House
Aerojet Rocketdyne (company): tribute to Camden, AR, employees, E1757 [2DE]
Air Force: anniversary of Air Force Reserve, E431 [11AP]
——— Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Missile Project delivery vehicle funding through reductions in Defense Rapid Innovation Program funding, H4920, H4921 [23JY]
——— make competitive grants to support research and development, education, and training to produce a bio-based aviation fuel for use by the Air Force (H.R. 3125), H7114 [15NO]
——— prohibit funding to rebase aircraft until review of National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force report, H4968, H4969 [23JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of Georgia Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing, E1547 [23OC]
——— anniversary of members killed during shooting down of helicopter in Afghanistan, H5268 [1AU]
——— anniversary of shooting down of Black Hawk helicopters in Somalia, E1433 [4OC], E1563 [23OC]
——— funding, H5786 [20SE]
——— prohibit funding to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5012, H5013, H5032 [24JY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 198), H2336 [25AP], H5032 [24JY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (H.R. 2324), H5012 [24JY]
Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, H2313 [25AP]
Central Valley Honor Flight (organization): tribute, H7064 [14NO]
Coast Guard: tribute to Port Canaveral, FL, Station support of NASA, E554 [25AP]
Colorado: tribute to aerospace industry, E1680 [15NO]
Dallas, TX: tribute to Southwest Airlines Co., new terminal at Love Field, H1642 [20MR]
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ: tribute to 48th Rescue Squadron, E1711 [20NO]
Dept. of Defense: consult with Dept. of Homeland Security and FAA to develop plans for joint testing and evaluation of unmanned aircraft equipment and systems, H3531 [13JN]
——— C–23 aircraft program funding, H4975 [23JY], E1169 [31JY]
——— decision to drawdown the Lajes AFB in the Azores, E1124 [24JY]
——— exonerate pilots John A. Brow and Brooks S. Gruber from responsibility in V–22 Osprey aircraft accident in Marana, AZ, H1897–H1899 [10AP], H2833–H2835 [21MY]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H5624 [18SE]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft, H8042 [12DE]
——— Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, H1306 [6MR]
——— prohibit funding for drone strike program unless missions are conducted by members of the Armed Forces, E861 [14JN]
——— prohibit funding to train the Afghan Special Mission Wing to operate or maintain Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters, H4949, H4950 [23JY], H5031 [24JY]
——— prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens unless they are actively engaged in combat against the U.S., H3584 [13JN]
——— seapower-related programs funding, H3340 [12JN]
——— withhold Afghan Security Forces equipment funding pending a report clarifying need, operation, and maintenance of such equipment, H3617 [14JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: allow Coast Guard to complete Bureau of Customs and Border Protection H–60 helicopter conversion program, H3163, H3164 [5JN]
——— Bureau of Customs and Border Protection airport staffing funding through reductions in 287(g) State and local government immigration enforcement program funding, H3130, H3139, H3140 [5JN]
——— develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S., H4133 [27JN]
——— develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (H.R. 1417), H3126 [5JN], H6468 [10OC], H7387 [2DE], H8102 [12DE]
——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H3205, H3206 [5JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3107, H3110–H3214 [5JN], H3220–H3225, H3226, H3228, H3234, H3248 [6JN], H3685 [17JN], E819, E821, E824 [6JN], E830 [10JN], E834, E837 [11JN], E848 [12JN], E865, E870, E873–E875 [14JN], E891, E892, E900 [17JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), consideration (H. Res. 243), H3032–H3042 [4JN], E839 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), motion to recommit, H3223, H3224 [6JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), return to House (H. Res. 255), H3270 [11JN]
——— prohibit funding to establish a Bureau of Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi International Airport, H3206 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding to purchase, operate, or maintain armed unmanned aerial vehicles, H3192 [5JN]
——— rural airport detection equipment funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H3147 [5JN]
——— study effectiveness of Lakota light utility helicopters in border security, H3189, H3190 [5JN]
Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (H.R. 1151), H3705–H3708 [18JN], E1466 [9OC], E1473, E1482, E1484 [10OC], E1536 [22OC], E1573 [24OC]
Dept. of Transportation: Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response funding, H5123 [30JY]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs, H2330, H2331 [25AP]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (H.R. 1765), H2364–H2374, H2379, H2380 [26AP], E581 [30AP], E598 [6MY], E645 [13MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H4001 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4989 [24JY], H5073 [25JY], H5101–H5145, H5149–H5170 [30JY], H5184, H5186 [31JY], H5266, H5268, H5271, H5283, H5298 [1AU], H5530 [12SE], E1178 [31JY], E1182, E1183, E1184 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4866–H4877 [23JY]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 330), H6853, H6854 [29OC]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1209), H2034 [16AP], E485 [17AP]
——— tribute to members, E490 [18AP]
Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 667), H602–H607 [25FE], E192, E196 [26FE]
Duckworth, Representative: tribute to members of helicopter crew involved in personal rescue while serving in Iraq, H6979 [12NO]
Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E517 [23AP], E712 [21MY], E1276 [10SE], E1523 [16OC]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H2167, H2168 [23AP], H2269 [24AP], H2312, H2313, H2314, H2315 [25AP]
——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs, H157 [15JA], H1576 [19MR], H3106 [5JN], H5430 [9SE]
——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 2821), H4990 [24JY], H5184 [31JY], H5275 [1AU], H5516 [12SE], H5599 [18SE], H5678 [19SE]
FAA: Contract Tower Program funding, H5118, H5119 [30JY]
——— ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (H.R. 1848), H3367 [13JN], H4492–H4494 [16JY], H7080 [14NO]
——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H5126–H5128 [30JY], E1178 [31JY]
——— exempt Alaska and Hawaii from certain restrictions in receiving Essential Air Service Program funding, H5125, H5126 [30JY], H7636 [11DE]
——— impact of Government shutdown, H6231, H6232 [4OC]
——— low airspeed alert systems study funding, H5128, H5129 [30JY]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6435–H6441 [9OC], E1476 [10OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), consideration (H. Res. 373), H6370–H6381 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), motion to recommit, H6439 [9OC]
——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H5129, H5130 [30JY]
——— reduce Essential Air Service Program per passenger subsidy, H5126 [30JY]
——— urge continued cooperation with airports across the U.S. seeking to implement noise mitigation plans, H7692 [12DE]
Graham, Richard H.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1876 [16DE]
Honor Flight Chicago (organization): tribute, E1425 [3OC]
Honor Flight Florida (organization): tribute, H2070 [17AP]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, H530 [14FE], E1245 [2AU], E1560 [23OC]
Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon (organization): tribute, E1326 [17SE]
Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E461 [15AP], E662, E668 [15MY], E850 [12JN], E1524 [16OC]
Honor Flight of the Quad Cities (organization): tribute, E553 [25AP], E747 [23MY], E1428 [3OC], E1612 [30OC]
Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, E609 [7MY], E626 [8MY], E1176 [31JY]
Houston, TX: anniversary of George Bush Intercontinental Airport Rangers program, E1715 [20NO]
Hudson Valley Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1319 [17SE], E1353 [20SE]
International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers: anniversary, E100 [5FE]
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1823 [10DE]
Jasper County Freedom Flight (organization): tribute, E708 [21MY]
Joyce, Randy: Air Force Association Teacher of the Year award recipient, E678 [16MY]
Korean War: tribute to 17th Bombardment Wing, Light of the Far East Air Forces Fifth Air Force, E1120 [23JY]
Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (H.R. 637), H461 [13FE], H3294 [12JN], H3932 [20JN], H7399 [3DE]
Lewis University: Aviation Dept., recipient of National Intercollegiate Flying Association Loening Trophy, E1443 [4OC]
LifeFlight of Maine (organization): Maine National Emergency Number Association Critical Incident of the Year Award recipient, E785 [4JN]
Los Angeles, CA: condemn shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and offer condolences to victims, E1636 [12NO]
Maxwell AFB, AL: anniversary of Air Force Reserve Command 908th Airlift Wing, E1643 [13NO]
Members of Congress: encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H7699 [12DE]
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: change membership of Board of Directors (H.R. 304), E34 [15JA]
——— ensure compliance with certain Federal regulations and statutes (H.R. 439), E74 [29JA]
——— provide for an Inspector General (H.R. 302), E33 [15JA]
Mississippi Gulf Coast Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1719 [20NO]
Mocksville, NC: tribute to Sugar Valley Airport Spirit of Aviation Day, H6908 [30OC]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 2616), E1033 [9JY]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 2687), H5267 [1AU]
——— earth science research funding, H5267 [1AU]
National security: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (H.R. 1245), E328 [19MR]
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, FL: anniversary, E1129 [24JY]
Navy: reduce minimum level of aircraft carriers in fleet, H3520, H3521 [13JN]
North Carolina Central University: tribute to feature article in US Airways Magazine, E1148 [26JY]
Northern Mariana Islands: Marianas High School recipient of Real World Design Challenge National Aviation Champion Team award, H5556 [17SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of policies relative to general aviation industry, H435 [12FE]
——— evaluation of Presidential travel costs, H346 [5FE], H4601 [18JY]
OMB: finalize rule to improve security of FAA domestic and foreign repair stations, H3149 [5JN]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (H.R. 1092), H4006 [25JN]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (H.R. 2697), E1068 [16JY]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E418 [10AP]
Port Clinton, OH: dedication of Erie-Ottawa International Airport, E1715 [20NO]
Ridgecrest, CA: anniversary of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, E1603 [30OC]
Safety: prohibit subsidiaries of foreign owned corporations from obtaining contracts for the performance of passenger and baggage security screening at domestic commercial airports (H.R. 1455), E407 [10AP]
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]
Seattle, WA: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recipient of Skytrax (company) World Report Best Airport Staff in North America Award, E651 [14MY]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, H3584 [13JN], E889 [17JN]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5481, H5482, H5483, H5484, H5485, H5494–H5497 [11SE], E1283, E1285, E1293, E1294 [11SE], E1321 [17SE]
Texas Panhandle Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1372 [25SE]
Transportation: impact of Government shutdown, E1420 [2OC]
——— importance of infrastructure investment, H155–H160 [15JA], H463 [13FE], H1345–H1347 [12MR], H1573, H1627 [19MR], H1642, H1707 [20MR], H2233–H2235 [23AP], H2474, H2475 [7MY], H3025, H3091–H3093 [4JN], H3257, H3275–H3277 [11JN], H4253 [9JY], H4511–H4516 [16JY], H4859, H4860 [23JY], H5179 [31JY], H5271 [1AU], H5578–H5580 [17SE], H6066 [1OC], H6345 [8OC], H6666 [22OC], H6982 [12NO], H7397, H7430–H7433 [3DE], H7457 [4DE], H7624 [10DE]
Transportation Security Administration: delay implementation of changes to the prohibited items list that do not enhance the protection of passengers (H. Res. 156), H3199 [5JN]
——— ensure the Federal Air Marshal Service is using funds to deploy personnel on inbound international flights considered to be high risk, H3197, H3198 [5JN]
——— establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1204), H7414–H7418, H7421 [3DE], E304 [14MR]
——— Federal Flight Deck Officer program funding, H3147–H3149 [5JN]
——— funding, H3146, H3147, H3150–H3154 [5JN]
——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), H7409–H7414, H7421 [3DE]
——— prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft, H1643 [20MR], H3180–H3182, H3199 [5JN], E819 [6JN]
——— 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]
——— prohibit funding for Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response drone screening operations outside of airports, H3178, H3179 [5JN]
——— proposal to shift responsibility to staff airport exit lanes to airport operators, H3131 [5JN]
——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), H2819–H2825 [21MY], H7408 [3DE], E362 [21MR]
——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), Senate amendment, H5376 [2AU]
——— screener uniform funding, H3154 [5JN]
——— Screening Partnership Program (SPP) funding through reductions in aviation security direction and enforcement funding, H3149, H3150 [5JN]
——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (H.R. 1095), H7407–H7409, H7421 [3DE]
United Parcel Service of America, Inc.: anniversary of UPS Airlines, E56 [23JA]
Vaucher, Robert: New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, E1427 [3OC]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, H3530 [13JN]
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to 26th Marine Regiment, Hotel Company, 2d Platoon, 1st Squad for recovery of Russian SA–2 missile, H6572 [14OC]
West Bloomfield Township, MI: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., Macon-Thomas chapter, E1471 [10OC]
World War II: anniversary of crash of ‘‘Hot as Hell’’ aircraft in India assigned to Air Force 425th Bombardment Squadron, E67 [25JA]
——— tribute to Tuskegee Airmen from Western Pennsylvania, E1312 [12SE]
Remarks in Senate
Aerojet Rocketdyne (company): tribute to Camden, AR, employees, S8974 [18DE]
Air Force: anniversary, S6592 [18SE]
——— anniversary of Air Force Reserve, S2791 [18AP]
Always Free Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S3527 [15MY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1827), S8840 [16DE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of Air Force 90th Missile Wing stationed at Frances E. Warren AFB, WY, S5260 [26JN]
——— anniversary of Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing, S7874, S7875 [6NO]
——— authorize military operations in Syria, S3288–S3292 [9MY]
——— tribute to members killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S9036 [19DE]
Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2648 [15AP], S2791, S2793 [18AP], S3367 [13MY], S3565 [16MY], S4208 [11JN]
Clay County, KY: tribute to victims of medical helicopter crash, S6185 [1AU]
Dept. of Defense: investigations into the procurement and sustainment contracts for Russian-made Mi–17 helicopters, S7641–S7645 [30OC], S7718 [31OC]
——— Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, S1880 [18MR], S1915, S1918–S1920, S1930, S1943 [19MR], S1970–S1972 [20MR], S2247, S2306 [22MR]
——— next generation long-range striker bomber funding, S8447 [21NO]
——— prohibit retirement of Global Hawk platforms, S9038 [19DE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, S4742 [20JN]
——— rescind amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (S. 680), S2508 [9AP], S2511 [10AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S., S4037, S4041–S4043 [10JN], S4073, S4078 [11JN], S4365, S4383–S4388 [12JN], S4551, S4561–S4565 [18JN], S4626, S4641, S4651 [19JN], S4730–S4732, S4734–S4737, S4786 [20JN]
——— develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (H.R. 1417), S6101 [31JY]
——— develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (S. 683), S2482 [9AP]
——— 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]
——— funding, S7921 [7NO]
——— making appropriations, S1683–S1686 [12MR]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), S4432 [12JN]
——— report on implementation of biometric entry and exit data system for high-volume airports, S4382 [12JN]
Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1674–S1676, S1681–S1683 [12MR]
Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (H.R. 1151), S5509 [27JN]
——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (S. 579), S4716 [19JN]
Dept. of Transportation: provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (S. 794), S2942, S2962 [24AP]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (S. 853), S2984, S3059 [25AP]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (S. 853), unanimous-consent agreement, S3060 [25AP], S3065 [30AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S5938, S5941, S5942, S5944–S5949 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2610), S5814–S5816 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), S5822–S5824, S5827, S5828, S5832 [23JY], S5856–S5863, S5894 [24JY], S5929, S5930, S5934, S5937, S5938, S5941–S5949, S5977 [25JY], S5990, S5996–S5998 [29JY], S6039, S6051, S6060 [30JY], S6085–S6095 [31JY], S6150, S6154–S6156, S6163 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5809, S5812, S5814–S5817 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to recommit, S5945–S5947 [25JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), unanimous-consent agreement, S5795 [18JY], S6048 [30JY], S6089 [31JY]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), unanimous-consent request, S6051 [30JY]
Disabled: improve accessibility of entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights by making captioning and video description available for visually-displayed entertainment programming (S. 556), S1791 [13MR]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 381), S1146 [6MR], S8289 [19NO], S8339 [20NO]
——— tribute to members, S2793 [18AP]
Egypt: prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services, S424, S425, S427 [31JA]
——— prohibit sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (S. 201), S448 [31JA], S449 [4FE]
Elmendorf AFB, AK: tribute to Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, S2895 [23AP]
——— tribute to members of Alaska Air National Guard 212th Rescue Squadron who served in Afghanistan, S4402 [12JN]
FAA: contract control tower program funding, S1881, S1883, S1884 [18MR], S1916, S1922, S1928, S1937 [19MR], S1968–S1970, S1972, S1975, S1979–S1982 [20MR]
——— ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (H.R. 1848), S7212 [4OC]
——— Essential Air Service Program funding, S5929 [25JY]
——— funding, S2887 [23AP], S2912, S2931 [24AP], S2992–S2994 [25AP]
——— issue regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County, CA (S. 208), S470 [4FE]
——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), S7354 [9OC], S7357 [10OC]
Hawaii: impact of Government shutdown, S7346 [9OC]
Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S2495 [9AP], S7718 [31OC]
Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3971 [6JN]
Honor Flight Nebraska (organization): tribute, S7913 [7NO]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S6325 [10SE], S6474 [16SE]
Honor Flight South Alabama (organization): tribute, S7925 [7NO]
Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, Edwards, CA: designate (S. 1636), S7731 [31OC]
Immigration: border security equipment funding, S4365 [12JN], S4463 [13JN]
——— prohibit granting of temporary status or adjusting status of any unlawfully present individual until Dept. of Homeland Security certifies full implementation of US-VISIT system at every port of entry, S2089 [21MR], S4377 [12JN], S4450 [13JN], S4546, S4556, S4558, S4559, S4574 [18JN]
——— prohibit granting of temporary status or adjusting status of any unlawfully present individual until Dept. of Homeland Security certifies full implementation of US-VISIT system at every port of entry (S. 300), S672 [13FE]
Inhofe, Senator: condolences on death of son, S7937, S7938, S7945 [12NO], S7986, S7996 [13NO]
Los Angeles, CA: condemn shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and offer condolences to victims (S. Res. 324), S8983 [18DE]
Maine Troop Greeters (organization): tribute, S3426 [14MY]
NAS Patuxent River, MD: anniversary, S2321 [22MR]
NASA: authorize programs (S. 1317), S5948 [25JY], S6095 [31JY]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 207), S6138 [31JY]
National Park Service: vistors services and maintenance of national parks funding, including White House tours, through reductions in National Heritage Partnership Program funding, S1978, S1984 [20MR]
National security: prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (S. 505), S1274 [7MR], S1275 [11MR]
——— use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S., S1150–S1226 [6MR], S1240, S1243–S1247, S1249, S1253, S1255 [7MR], S6794 [24SE]
Navy: support final settlement in A–12 lawsuit, S8438 [21NO]
Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA: designate (S. 1636), S7731 [31OC]
New Mexico: impact of Government shutdown, S7478 [15OC]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (H.R. 1092), S5923 [24JY]
——— designate (S. 540), S2231, S2232 [21MR]
Quest Aircraft Co.: tribute, S4520 [17JN]
Scott AFB, IL: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, S4053 [10JN]
Secret Service: self-guided White House tours funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, S1845 [14MR]
Taxation: impact of closure of corporate jet depreciation loophole, S991 [28FE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6337–S6340, S6348, S6372 [11SE], S6568 [18SE], S6674 [23SE]
Transportation Security Administration: provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), S6257 [1AU]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: round-up of Canadian geese in Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge to preserve aviation safety near LaGuardia Airport, S496 [7FE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), S3629 [20MY]
Reports filed
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1204) (H. Rept. 113–278), H7393 [2DE]
Border Security Results Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1417) (H. Rept. 113–87), H2802 [20MY]
Consideration of H.J. Res. 90, FAA Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 373) (H. Rept. 113–243), H6411 [8OC]
Consideration of H.R. 2217, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 243) (H. Rept. 113–95), H3014 [3JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense Appropriations and H.R. 2610, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 113–170), H4856 [22JY]
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park Site Renaming: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1574) (H. Rept. 113–141), H4212 [8JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2217) (H. Rept. 113–91), H3014 [3JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2217) (S. Rept. 113–77), S5799 [18JY]
Dept. of State Development of a Strategy To Obtain Observer Status for Taiwan at the Triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 579) (S. Rept. 113–42), S4480 [13JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2610) (H. Rept. 113–136), H4212 [8JY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1243) (S. Rept. 113–45), S5497 [27JN]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 59) (S. Rept. 113–50), S5497 [27JN]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 330) (H. Rept. 113–79), H2773 [17MY]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 113–97), H3215 [5JN]
Small Airplane Revitalization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1072) (S. Rept. 113–108), S6517 [17SE]
——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1848) (H. Rept. 113–151), H4522 [16JY]
Transportation Reports Elimination Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3628) (H. Rept. 113–299), H8124 [19DE]
Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2719) (H. Rept. 113–275), H7352 [21NO]
TSA Loose Change Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1095) (H. Rept. 113–274), H7352 [21NO]
Rulings of the Chair
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3175 [5JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5136, H5157 [30JY]
FAA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6440 [9OC]
Statements
Black Hawk Down Twenty Years Later: William G. (Jerry) Boykin, E1563 [23OC]
What They Are Saying About Border Security Metrics: several border security experts, S4735 [20JN]
Tables
Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3112–H3124 [5JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5102–H5110 [30JY]
Thwarted terrorist plots, H3151–H3153 [5JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 255, return to House H.R. 2217, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H3270 [11JN]
H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2397, Dept. of Defense appropriations and H.R. 2610, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, H4866 [23JY]
H. Res. 373, consideration of H.J. Res. 89, excepted Federal employees pay continuing appropriations, H.J. Res. 90, FAA continuing appropriations, and H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act, H6371 [8OC]
H.J. Res. 90, FAA continuing appropriations, H6435 [9OC]
H.R. 330, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, H6853 [29OC]
H.R. 667, Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA, redesignation as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, H602 [25FE]
H.R. 1092, Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH, H4006 [25JN]
H.R. 1095, TSA Loose Change Act, H7407 [3DE]
H.R. 1151, Dept. of State development of strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, H3706 [18JN]
H.R. 1204, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, H7414 [3DE]
H.R. 1344, Helping Heroes Fly Act, H2819 [21MY], H5376 [2AU]
H.R. 1765, Reducing Flight Delays Act, H2364 [26AP]
H.R. 1848, Small Airplane Revitalization Act, S7212 [4OC], H4492 [16JY]
H.R. 2719, Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, H7409–H7411 [3DE]
S. 208, Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act, S471 [4FE]
S. 309, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the World War II Civil Air Patrol, S3630 [20MY]
S. 381, award Congressional Gold Medal to Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, S8289 [19NO]
S. 540, Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH, S2232 [21MR]
S. 556, improve accessibility of entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights by making captioning and video description available for visually-displayed entertainment programming, S1792 [13MR]
S. 579, Dept. of State development of strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, S4716 [19JN]
S. 853, Reducing Flight Delays Act, S3059 [25AP]
S. 974, Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act, S3573–S3579 [16MY]
S. 1636, Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range, Edwards, CA, S7732 [31OC]
S. Res. 207, National Airborne Day, S6131 [31JY]
S. Res. 324, condemn shooting at Los Angeles, CA, International Airport and offer condolences to victims, S8981 [18DE]
AVIATION SECURITY STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ACT
Letters
Provisions: Christopher J. Witkowski, Association of Flight Attendants, H7417 [3DE]
——— Deborah McElroy, Airports Council International-North America (organization), H7417 [3DE]
——— Lorraine Howerton, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, H7416 [3DE]
——— Peter J. Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H7413, H7416 [3DE]
——— Roger J. Dow, U.S. Travel Association, H7412, H7417 [3DE]
——— Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airline Association, H7416 [3DE]
——— T.J. Schultz, Security Manufacturers Coalition, H7417 [3DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1204), H7414–H7418, H7421 [3DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1204) (H. Rept. 113–278), H7393 [2DE]
Texts of
H.R. 1204, provisions, H7414 [3DE]
AVILES, EMMANUEL
Remarks in House
Scholastic Inc.: Picture a President art contest winner, H1404 [14MR]
AVM SOFTWARE, INC.
Remarks in House
National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, H3640–H3642 [14JN]
Remarks in Senate
National Security Agency: operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4510 [17JN]
Snowden, Edward: fugitive status while seeking political asylum relative to disclosure of National Security Agency operation of PRISM online data collection program, S4995 [24JN]
AVON, IN
Remarks in House
Avon World War II Memorial Park: tribute to dedication, E567 [26AP]
AVON COMMUNITY PARKS FOUNDATION INC.
Remarks in House
Avon, IN: tribute to dedication of Avon World War II Memorial Park, E567 [26AP]
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
Joseph V. Reed Recipient of American Society of the French Legion of Honor Distinguished Achievement Award: Guy Wildenstein, S5796 [18JY]
——— Joseph V. Reed, S5797 [18JY]
Teen Choice Awards Acceptance: Ashton Kutcher (excerpt), S6819 [24SE]
Amendments
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), S6968 [26SE]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8288, S8290 [19NO], S8817, S8821 [15DE], S8847, S8850, S8852, S8853, S8854, S8855, S8856, S8857, S8858 [16DE], S8981, S8982 [18DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), S3628, S3629 [20MY]
Appointments
Congressional Award Board, S297 [24JA], H5377 [2AU], H6466 [10OC]
Articles and editorials
Bar Awards Scholarships To Help Students Continue Beating the Odds, E774 [3JN]
Citizen Group Honors Local Law Enforcement, E1675 [15NO]
Courage Under Fire—Story of Native Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Is Worth Repeating, S5259 [26JN]
Four Loudoun Students Awarded ‘‘Beat the Odds’’ Scholarships, E773 [3JN]
Leunig’s Co-owner Honored, S4015 [7JN]
Stiller Family Foundation Receives National Recognition, S2955 [24AP]
Bills and resolutions
Aaron, Henry L.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2635), H4308 [9JY] (see H.R. 3186), H5882 [26SE]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1084), H1356 [12MR]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S8821 [15DE] (see H.R. 685), H544 [14FE]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a site for a memorial marker to honor the memory of Army 24th Infantry Division members who received the Medal of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2838 [21MY]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S4585 [18JN] (see H.R. 1726), H2349 [25AP]
——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation (see H.R. 3049), H5398 [2AU]
——— recognize dependent children of members serving on active duty or who have served on active duty through the presentation of an official lapel button (see H.R. 1889), H2533 [8MY]
——— require prompt replacement of military decorations upon request of the recipients or their immediate next of kin (see H.R. 2354), H3590 [13JN]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see S. 470), S1229 [6MR] (see H.R. 833), H659 [26FE]
Army: expand retroactive eligibility of the Army Combat Action Badge to include members who participated in combat during which they engaged the enemy on or after December 7, 1941 (see H.R. 293), H170 [15JA]
Booker, Simeon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3655), H7507 [4DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8000 [13NO]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus (see H. Con. Res. 20), H949 [4MR] (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1320 [6MR]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 852), H700 [27FE]
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), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 360), H278 [23JA]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (see S. 1348), S5840 [23JY]
Conway, Thomas M.: award Navy Cross posthumously (see S. Res. 197), S5755 [17JY]
Cowley, R. Adams: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1345), S5840 [23JY] (see H.R. 2782), H4856 [22JY]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see S. 210), S469 [4FE] (see H.R. 258), H168 [15JA]
Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 1258), S5499 [27JN] (see H.R. 2106), H2911 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see S. 1500), S6446 [12SE] (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (see H.R. 705), H545 [14FE]
Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see S. 456), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 1763), H2351 [25AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities (see H.R. 154), H50 [4JA]
——— expand eligibility for a medallion furnished to signify veteran status of a deceased individual (see H.R. 3671), H7566 [5DE]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (see S. 59), S43 [22JA] (see H.R. 330), H221 [22JA]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S7574 [28OC] (see H.R. 1186), H1426 [14MR]
——— award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 325), H5345 [1AU]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1237), H1567 [18MR]
Holland, Milton M.: posthumously restore promotion to Army captain that was rescinded due to his race (see H.R. 3364), H6900 [29OC]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 397), S943 [27FE] (see H.R. 715), H546 [14FE]
Immigration: deem any person who has received an award from the U.S. Armed Forces for engagement in active combat or active participation in combat to have satisfied certain requirements for naturalization (see S. 1059), S3844 [23MY]
Jibilian, Arthur: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 658), H500 [13FE]
Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1224), H1548 [15MR]
Little Rock, AR: designate attack at recruiting station in which William Long was killed and Quinton Ezeagwula was wounded, as a terrorist attack for which the two soldiers are to be awarded the Purple Heart (see H.R. 2244), H3094 [4JN]
——— treat Armed Forces members killed or wounded in attack at recruiting station in same manner as members killed or wounded in a combat zone (see S. 1433), S6206 [1AU]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), concur in Senate amendments (see H. Res. 441), H8109 [12DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 71), H8109 [12DE]
Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (see S. 993), S3657 [21MY] (see H.R. 2082), H2838 [21MY]
Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1150), S4405 [12JN] (see H.R. 3097), H5546 [12SE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S3843 [23MY] (see H.R. 2203), H2955 [23MY]
Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 457), S1127 [5MR] (see H.R. 874), H701 [27FE]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. Con. Res. 9), S1950 [19MR] (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1630 [19MR]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 2939), H5343 [1AU]
Ride, Sally K.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2422), H3758 [18JN]
Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2387), H3653 [14JN]
Science: establish a position of Science Laureate of the U.S. (see S. 899), S3256 [8MY] (see H.R. 1891), H2533 [8MY]
Taxation: provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 2737), H4724 [18JY]
Towles, Robert L.: award Distinguished Service Cross for acts of valor during the Vietnamese Conflict (see H.R. 3503), H7110 [14NO]
Udall, Stewart L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 750), H594 [15FE]
Veterans: develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (see H.R. 3397), H6952 [30OC]
Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration, Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment, and the Tuskegee Airmen for receiving the National Veteran Award (see H. Res. 395), H6954 [30OC]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S7574 [28OC] (see H.R. 1186), H1426 [14MR]
——— award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 325), H5345 [1AU]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see H.R. 111), H31 [3JA]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S707 [13FE] (see H.R. 755), H594 [15FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. 1688), S8000 [13NO] (see H.R. 3544), H7309 [20NO]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see S. 1862), S9051 [19DE] (see H.R. 3658), H7566 [5DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S2896 [23AP] (see H.R. 324), H177 [18JA]
Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 60), H29 [3JA]
Cloture motions
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8816 [15DE], S8957 [18DE]
Inscriptions
Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque presented to Sec. of Transportation LaHood, H2613 [15MY]
Letters
Award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins: Chuck Hagel, Sec. of Defense, H6779 [28OC]
Award Medal of Honor to Donald P. Sloat: Robert M. Gates, E1609 [30OC]
Congressional Gold Medal Award to the World War II First Special Service Force: Representative Candice S. Miller, Committee on House Administration (House), H2818 [21MY]
——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H2818 [21MY]
Lists
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S8047 [14NO]
Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E913 [19JN]
Council for the Arts of Herndon, VA, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E685 [16MY]
Dept. of State International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1704 [12MR]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1277 [10SE]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Charter Fellow inductees, E226 [28FE]
Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E589 [3MY]
Motions
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8816, S8817 [15DE], S9009 [19DE]
Press releases
Pamela Jones-Morton Recipient of Carnegie Award: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, E1097 [19JY]
Pinellas County Man Receives Clive Rainey Award From Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity International, E566 [26AP]
Remarks in House
Abbey, Richard W.: Sonoma County, CA, Bar Association Career of Distinction Award recipient, E1613 [30OC]
Abramoske-James, Stephanie: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1883 [16DE]
Abramson, William: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Builder Award recipient, E1902 [19DE]
Adams, Desmund: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E242 [5MR]
Adonizio, Charles A.: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E258 [7MR]
African American Legacy Project of Northwest Ohio (organization): tribute to honorees and emerging leaders, E1476 [10OC]
Ahn, Steve: McGlothlin Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E569 [26AP]
Alameda County, CA, Labor Council: tribute to Unionist of the Year awards dinner, H2311 [25AP]
Albracht, William L.: request Sec. of the Army to review and provide a report on downgrading of Medal of Honor nomination, E879 [14JN]
Albrecht, Katherine: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E256 [7MR]
Alcorn, Walter: Leadership Fairfax (organization) Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award recipient, E460 [15AP]
Alderman, Lindsay: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E307 [15MR]
Alexis, IL: United North Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1547 [23OC]
Alford, Michael: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, E556 [25AP]
Ali, Mohamed: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1611 [30OC]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1084), E271 [12MR]
Allen, Dorene: Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Dept. of Human Services Daniel J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1757 [2DE]
Allen, Kyle: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E163 [15FE]
Almquist, Art: People (publication) Teacher of the Year award recipient, H7266 [20NO], E1697 [18NO]
Altman, Anne: Institute for Excellence in Sales and Business Development Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E474 [16AP]
Amplify Gymnastics LLC: SBA Phoenix Award recipient, E835 [11JN]
Andersen, Dane: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1345 [19SE]
Anderson, W. Cody: Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332, Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1404 [30SE]
Andy, Gus: American Hellenic Institute Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
Annan, Jack: Progressive 15 (organization) Alumni of the Plains award recipient, E1632 [12NO]
Annandale, NJ: Immaculate Conception School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1808 [5DE]
Annandale, VA: tribute to Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept., award recipients, E1749 [21NO]
Anthony, Enzo: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1559 [23OC]
Anthony, Walter L., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [23OC]
Anti-Defamation League: tribute to Centennial Celebration honorees, E1369 [25SE]
Aramaki, Kelly: Association of Washington School Principals Washington State Elementary Principal of the Year award recipient, E435 [12AP]
Arasim, Christina: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E602 [7MY]
Argiz, Tony: American Jewish Committee of South Florida National Human Relations Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
Argo Marketing Group (business): Inc. (publication) Hire Power Award for Job Creation recipient, E1706 [19NO]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), H2303, H2304 [25AP]
——— ensure timely replacement of medals and performance tracking, H3570 [13JN]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (H.R. 833), H1343 [12MR], H1871 [10AP]
Armstrong, Doug: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E556 [25AP]
Arnold, Darrin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E985 [27JN]
Arsenault, Justin: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1884 [16DE]
Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc.: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1671 [15NO]
Ashby, Andrew J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E311 [15MR]
Asian-American Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Asian-American Chamber Award recipients, E459 [15AP]
Assemi, Darius: Fresno State Alumni Association Top Dog Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient, E1543 [22OC]
Augusta, ME: Central Maine Regional Communications Center Maine National Emergency Number Association Critical Incident of the Year Award recipient, E785 [4JN]
——— tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E38 [18JA]
Axiotis, Erica: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E244 [5MR]
Baker, Sean: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E805 [5JN]
Bamberski, Gabrielle: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E605 [7MY]
Bamberski, Jacquelyn: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E607 [7MY]
Banasiak, Kate: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E308 [15MR]
Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E40 [18JA]
Banks, Ernie: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1326 [17SE]
Banner Bank (business): SBA Community Lender of the Year Award recipient, E1117 [23JY]
Barnes, Thomas: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E561 [26AP]
Baroch, Chuck: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1441 [4OC]
Barrett, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E53 [23JA]
Barrs, Bill: Rotary Club of Dodge County, GA, Farmer of the Year award recipient, E164 [15FE]
Bartlett, J.J.: Offshore Mariners’ Wives Association Friends of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E1907 [19DE]
Bartlett, Michelle and Jim: Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E606 [7MY]
Baudler, Bradley: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E168 [15FE]
Bean Media Productions: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce President’s Award recipient, E650 [14MY]
Beatty, Collins A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E141 [13FE]
Beauchamp, Brandt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1703 [19NO]
Beauchamp, Jacob R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E528 [24AP]
Beaudoin, Suzanne: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award recipient, E730 [23MY]
Bedel, Janelle: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Alan Reinstein Award recipient, E896 [17JN]
Bedford, NH: Bedford Memorial Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H4534 [17JY]
Beeler, Chase L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E138 [13FE]
Bejado, Christopher: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E401 [9AP]
Bell, Victory: Rockford, IL, Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]
Bemis, Erin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E309 [15MR]
Bennett, Bob: Dubuque, IA, Area Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E84 [4FE]
Bennett, Patricia: Novato, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E109 [6FE]
Bentch, Hunter S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E369 [21MR]
Bergman, Grant A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1436 [4OC]
Berndt, Sarah: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E1426 [3OC]
Bethany Christian Services (organization): Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1600 [30OC]
Betzer, Peter R.: Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation STEM Visionary Catalyst Award recipient, E88 [4FE]
Bhagowalia, Sanjeev (Sonny): Federal Computer Week (publication) ‘‘Federal 100 Award’’ recipient, E386 [9AP]
Bibens, James A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E142 [13FE]
Biggs, Gabriel H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1433 [4OC]
Billingsley, Lucy: World Affairs Council H. Neil Mallon Award recipient, E1593 [29OC]
Bishop, Kaneko Oshima: Japan Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays award recipient, E629 [9MY]
Bjorklund, Richard (B.J.): Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1881 [16DE]
Black Achievers, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1434 [4OC]
Blankenship, Jared T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E161 [15FE]
Boardman, OH: Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley recipient of American Nurses Association Outstanding Nursing Quality Award, E435 [12AP]
Boatright, Brian: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E86 [4FE]
Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Boca Raton Community High School Science Olympiad team, E994 [28JN]
Bochler, Ann: Ashland, WI, Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year award recipient, E485 [17AP]
Bodenheimer, Joseph D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E497 [18AP]
Boersma, Jamie: USA Network, Inc., Characters Unite Award recipient, E1046 [11JY]
Borgen, Margaret: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1226 [2AU]
Bostic, Alexandra: National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association national scholarship recipient, E1333 [18SE]
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1099 [19JY]
Bradford County Humane Society: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) grant recipient, E562 [26AP]
Branch, Harold, III (HB): Universal Learning Centre (organization) Courage in Learning Award recipient, E1417 [2OC]
Branson, MO: Silver Dollar City (theme park) recipient of Amusement Today (publication) Golden Ticket Award for Best New Ride for wooden roller coaster Outlaw Run, E1437 [4OC]
Bread for the City (organization): Physician Assistant Foundation Caring for Communities Grant recipient, E1391 [27SE]
Brem, Steven: American Brain Tumor Association Joel A. Gingras, Jr., award recipient, E921 [19JN]
Brendemuehl, Jonathan: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E244 [5MR]
Brenkle, John: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award for Public Service recipient, E151 [14FE]
Brentwood, CA: Liberty High School recipient of Dept. of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Security Community Gift Program award, E1904 [19DE]
Bridgewater, Diane: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1224 [2AU]
Brizendine, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E800 [5JN]
Brock-Perini, Rita: Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1722 [20NO]
Broward County, FL: tribute to Broward County Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E517 [23AP]
Brown, Curtis: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E242 [5MR]
Brown, Nathan F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1383 [26SE]
Brown, Trent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1314 [12SE]
Buckler, Aitkin: Bath County, KY, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1006 [28JN]
Bucks Promise for Youth and Communities (organization): Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America and Consumer Healthcare Products Association Dose of Prevention Award recipient, H353 [5FE]
Bufano, Kathryn: Housewares Charity Foundation Lifetime Humanitarian Award recipient, E295 [14MR]
Bufflo Grove, IL: Twin Groves Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1797 [5DE]
Bullard’s Farm Market (business): Greater Elkhart, IN, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, H3931 [20JN]
Burns, Mike: Darden Concepts, Inc., Diamond Club Award recipient, E1688 [18NO]
Burpee, Noreen S.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E748 [23MY]
Burris, Carol: School Administrators Association of New York State Principal of the Year award recipient, E527 [24AP]
Business Incubator Center (organization): National Business Incubation Association Incubator of the Year award recipient, E767 [3JN]
Byrne, Donna: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E257 [7MR]
Cable, Austin L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E368 [21MR]
Cahill, Willy (Clipper): USA Judo (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1246 [2AU], E1782 [3DE]
Calabrese, Joseph: International Forum of Psychosis & Bipolar Disorders (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E862 [14JN]
Caldwell, Sabrina D.: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Oprah Winfrey Mississippi Youth of the Year award recipient, E1326 [17SE]
Campbell, Keith and family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1087 [18JY]
Cantu, Igancio (Nash): American Network for Community Options and Resources Texas’ Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E681 [16MY]
Capital Energy Inc.: SBA District of Columbia Small Business of the Year award recipient, E773 [3JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers (S. Con. Res. 25), H7164, H7165 [18NO]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus (H. Con. Res. 20), H997 [6MR]
Cappa, Jeff: Indiana Sheriff’s Association Sheriff of the Year award recipient, E1258 [9SE]
Carillo, Yolanda: Greater Corona, CA, Valley Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E39 [18JA]
Carmel, IN: Creekside Middle School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1596 [29OC]
Carrizzo, Jackson A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E152 [14FE]
Carroll, Fiona: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Winning Kid designee, E242 [5MR]
Carstensen, Tina Gray: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E245 [5MR]
Carter, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H5270 [1AU]
Casper, Mark: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E309 [15MR]
Castro Valley, CA: Canyon Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, H4045 [26JN]
——— Jensen Ranch Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H5825 [25SE]
Century Group Inc.: Louisiana Economic Development Association Lantern Award recipient, E846 [12JN]
Cerealine Manufacturing Co.: Indiana Historical Bureau State historical marker recipient, E1170 [31JY]
Cerritos, CA: Frank Leal Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1446 [7OC]
Cervenka, Robert F.: Price County, WI, Economic Development Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E657 [14MY]
Chamblee, Sandra Gove: Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, FL, Athena Award recipient, E1582 [28OC]
Chantilly, VA: tribute to Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award recipients, E215 [28FE]
——— tribute to Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E474 [16AP]
Chapnick, Elaine: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television, Inc. (LMC–TV) Sunny Yeddis Goldberg Award recipient, E1900 [19DE]
Cheektowaga, NY: Cheektowaga Patriotic Commission recipient of Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce Special Presentation Award, E1314 [12SE]
——— Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus, recipient of Cheektowaga Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year Award, E1297 [12SE]
Chicago, IL: Evergreen Academy Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E991 [28JN]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 852), E202 [27FE]
Chouinard, Yvon: Los Padres Forest Watch (organization) Wilderness Legacy Award recipient, E410 [10AP]
Christensen, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E79 [1FE]
Church, Charles: Boone, NC, Area Chamber of Commerce Tuckwiller Award for Community Development recipient, H7305 [20NO]
Ciampi, Lou, Sr.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Person of the Year award recipient, E1489 [11OC]
Cinnamon, Katelyn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, E611 [7MY]
Cintas Corp.: Statesville, NC, branch recipient of North Carolina Dept. of Labor OSHA Carolina Star Program award, H1334 [12MR]
Cisneros, Jesus: Clinton Global Initiative University Commitments Challenge winner, E842 [11JN]
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 (H.R. 360), H226, H227 [23JA], H2145 [18AP], H2261–H2267, H2275 [24AP], E546 [25AP], E560, E562 [26AP]
Clark, Karen: Harvey Milk Champions of Change award recipient, E734, E760 [23MY]
Clark, S. William, III: American Academy of Ophthalmology Outstanding Advocate Award recipient, E387 [9AP]
Clayton, Richard J.: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E631 [9MY]
Clifton, Kyle: Army Engineer Association Steel de Fleury Medal recipient, E1832 [11DE]
Clinton, William J.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H7199 [19NO]
Cockriel, Adam E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [13FE]
Coffey, Keeshaun: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1890 [16DE]
Collens, Benjamin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E496 [18AP]
Collins, James: Southeastern Massachusetts Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1656 [14NO]
Colorado Springs, CO: Columbia Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1680 [15NO]
Columbia, MD: Howard County Library System recipient of Gale (company) and Library Journal Library of the Year award, E894 [17JN]
Comer, David H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1374 [25SE]
Community Health Care, Inc.: Robert Young Center recipient of URAC (organization) Gold Best Practice Award, E1655 [14NO]
Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E913 [19JN]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), H6019, H6020 [30SE]
Connell Insurance Co.: Springfield, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce W. Curtis Strube Small Business Award recipient, E821 [6JN]
Conner, Ernest W.: DAR National Outstanding Veteran Volunteer award recipient, E1057 [15JY]
Connolly, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E241 [5MR]
Cooper, Chris: University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient, E1205 [2AU]
Copeland, Richard: SBA Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E698 [17MY]
Coppell, TX: Wilson Elementary School Great Expectations (organization) Model School designee, E574 [26AP]
Corgan, Jack P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E201 [27FE]
Costanzo’s Bakery, Inc.: Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Special Presentation Award recipient, E1311 [12SE]
Cowden, Eric: Future Farmers of America Honorary American Star Degree recipient, H7402 [3DE]
Cownie, Patty: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1219 [2AU]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (H.R. 258), H2779–H2781 [20MY]
Critelli, Ron: Amerigo Vespucci Society of Long Branch, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E235 [4MR]
Crowley, Barbara: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1229 [2AU]
Cruz, Benjamin J.F.: Judiciary of Guam Hustisia Award recipient, E657 [14MY]
C-SPAN: tribute to StudentCam documentary competition winners, H1868 [10AP]
Cull, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E167 [15FE]
Cunningham, Lawrence: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E243 [5MR]
Cupp-Homer, Angela: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E583 [30AP]
Cutcliffe, David: Walter Camp Football Foundation Coach of the Year award recipient, E1841 [11DE]
Dabney, James: U.S. Army Ranger Association Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, E1460 [8OC]
Dahmer, Ryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E457 [15AP]
Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards recipients, E458 [15AP]
Daly, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E316 [15MR]
Daly, Samuel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E307 [15MR]
D’Arrigo, Andrew A.: Grower-Shipper Association E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E951 [20JN]
Davaluri, Nina: Miss America Pageant winner, H7149 [15NO]
Davis, Ron: NIH Jacob K. Javits Neuroscience Investigator Award recipient, E205 [27FE]
Dawsonville, GA: Dawson County High School Junior ROTC Program recipient of Gold Star award, H2106 [17AP]
De Bruyn, Hanna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E134 [13FE]
DeClerck, Dylan: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E171 [15FE]
DeMersseman, Lori: Los Angeles County, CA, Democratic Party Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1531 [16OC]
Deng, Alice: Alameda County, CA, Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, H1642 [20MR]
Denville, NJ: Morris County School of Technology recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1797 [5DE]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (H.R. 3111), H5629 [18SE]
——— require Medal of Honor to be made of gold, H3559 [13JN]
——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families, H438 [12FE], E125 [12FE]
——— require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families (H.R. 705), H1581 [19MR]
——— tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5625–H5641 [18SE], H5826 [25SE], E1341 [19SE]
Dept. of Justice: tribute to Congressional Badge of Bravery recipients, E745 [23MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System recipient of Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, E833 [11JN]
Deptford Township, NJ: tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., contest winners, E135 [13FE]
Derry, Connor J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E148 [14FE]
Desfosses, Theresa M.: RV/MH Heritage Foundation, Inc., RV/Manufactured Hall of Fame inductee, E1549 [23OC]
Dethlefs-Trettin, Angela: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E272 [12MR]
DeVries, Anna: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E255 [7MR]
Diamond Hawk Golf Course (business): Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1309 [12SE]
Diaz, Luis: South County ‘‘San Foley’’ Labor Leader of the Year Award recipient, E513 [23AP]
DiCaprio, Tamara (TJ): EPA Center for Corporate Climate Leadership Award recipient, E440 [12AP]
Dicesare, Melissa: Walton County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E200 [27FE]
Dickmeyer, Adam: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1373 [25SE]
Dilocker, Samantha: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient, E613 [7MY]
Dimmer, Jack: Harvard University National Model U.N. Honorable Fixed NGO Award recipient, E823 [6JN]
Ding, Manning: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E258 [7MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 330), H6853, H6854 [29OC]
DiTirro, Loretta: Wheat Ridge, CO, City Council Partnership Award recipient, E1438 [4OC]
Dixon, Charley G., Jr.: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, E1589 [29OC]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1186), E1285 [11SE]
Domenichelli, Cheryl: Association of California School Administrators Secondary Principal of the Year award recipient, E1268 [9SE]
Donia, Taylor: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E608 [7MY]
Donner, Jordan K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E136 [13FE]
Dorsey, Ed: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1442 [4OC]
Douglas, Grant D.E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E530 [24AP]
Douglas, Thomas H.: SBA Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1042 [10JY]
Douma, Kimberly: Napa County, CA, Office of Education Napa County Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1277 [10SE]
Dover, NJ: Dover High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1794 [5DE]
Downes, Grant M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1392 [27SE]
Dressel, Melanie: Seattle Business (publication) Executive Excellence Award recipient, E444 [12AP]
Driggers, Preston: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1442 [4OC]
Druffner, Lewis: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E256 [7MR]
DuBois, PA: DuBois Area Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, H4093 [27JN]
Duke University: Dept. of Education Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Disertation Research Abroad Grant recipient, E1617 [30OC]
Dumfries, VA: tribute to Town of Dumfries Volunteer Award recipients, E998 [28JN]
Durham, NC: Duke University Hospital recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, E1720 [20NO]
——— Southern Living (publication) ‘‘South’s Tastiest Town’’ designee, E417 [10AP]
Dutcher, Angelina: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Winning Kid designee, E242 [5MR]
Dwiggins, John P.R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E532 [24AP]
East Peoria, IL: East Peoria School District 86 named NAMM Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’, E670 [15MY]
Eaton, Don: San Carlos, CA, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E187 [26FE]
Eaton County, MI: tribute to Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission Alvin Whitfield Community Service Award recipients, E1522 [16OC]
Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman (company): MADE—In America (organization) BEST—Made in America Award recipient, E1077 [17JY]
Edwards, Mark A.: American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, H1403 [14MR]
Efird, Russel: Fresno County, CA, Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, E916 [19JN]
Eichold, Bernard: tribute to Civitan International (organization) Mobile, AL, Cottage Hill chapter Mobilian of the Year Award recipient, E349 [21MR]
Elgin, IL: Got Robot? FTC Team No. 5037 recipient of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Tech Challenge (FTC) Illinois State Tournament Inspire Award, H351 [5FE]
Elliott, Horace: National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Leadership Award and Dynamic Chiropractic (publication) Person of the Year Award recipient, E1799 [5DE]
Ellis, Ralph and Joy: Lyric Stage Spotlight Award recipients, E299 [14MR]
Emery, Patrick W.: Sonoma County, CA, Bar Association Career of Distinction Award recipient, E1603 [30OC]
Enriquez, Anita B.: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E384 [9AP]
ERA, A Waters Co.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Award recipient, E126 [12FE]
Erickson, Bill: Colorado State University Alumni Association 50 Year Club Public Service Award recipient, E1794 [5DE]
Erickson, Heather: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E198 [27FE]
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipient, E1580 [28OC]
Ethridge, Elizabeth: Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Inc., Bronze Cross for Achievement recipient, H6837 [29OC]
Evans, Anne: New England Tire and Service Association Hall of Fame inductee, E430 [11AP]
Faber, Sandra: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, E43 [22JA]
Fairbairn, James: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1888 [16DE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Football Hall of Fame inductees, E212 [28FE]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E214 [28FE]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Service award recipients, E1740 [21NO]
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E470 [16AP]
Falcone, Sam, Sr.: Italian American Association of Luzerne County, PA, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1494 [11OC]
FarmedHere (business): Chicago Innovation Awards Top 10 ‘‘Up-and-Comer’’ award recipient, E1606 [30OC]
Farmer, Betsy: Space Coast Early Intervention Center Helping Hand Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1718 [20NO]
Farnen, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1169 [31JY]
Federated Rural Electric (company): National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Community Service Award for Community Investment recipient, E538 [24AP]
Fenske, Ethan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1658 [14NO]
Fernandes, John: EPA Environmental Merit Award recipient, H4148 [28JN]
Fillippo, Tom: Chester County, PA, Economic Development Council Hall of Fame Award recipient, E382 [9AP]
Fisher, Carl: Missouri Pioneer in Education award recipient, E1193 [1AU]
Fishers, IN: St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1592 [29OC]
Fitzgerald, Judith L.: New Jersey Dream Keeper Award recipient, E562 [26AP]
Fleming, Josh: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E313 [15MR]
Flores, Benny M., Jr.: Silver Star recipient, E592 [6MY]
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1257 [9SE]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E596 [6MY]
Florida International University: College of Education ‘‘Creating Latino Access to a Valuable Education’’ (CLAVE) Program Excelencia in Education (organization) ‘‘Example of Excelencia’’ honoree, E1391 [27SE]
Foote, Maria: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E317 [15MR]
Ford, Chad: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E398 [9AP]
Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Trimble Technical High School Texas Christian University Community Scholars Program scholarship recipients, H2377 [26AP]
——— tribute to Woodhaven Scholarship award recipients, H2525 [8MY]
Fradkin, Irving: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self finalist, H608 [25FE]
Fremont, CA: Make a Difference Day City Award recipient, H2231 [23AP]
Frey, Molly: Our Military Kids (organization) Military Kid of the Year award recipient, E751 [23MY]
Fulkerson, Cate: Reston, VA, Citizens Association Citizen of the Year award recipient, E462 [15AP]
Fulton, Mandy: Wheat Ridge Business Association Member of the Year Award recipient, E1440 [4OC]
Furgenson, Misty: American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Silver National Quality Award recipient, E1442 [4OC]
Gade, Paul: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1882 [16DE]
Gaines, Ernest J.: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, E1064 [16JY]
Galena, IL: inclusion in Executive Travel (publication) America’s Best Small Towns list, E1389 [27SE]
Gallagher, Felix: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E271 [12MR]
Gallegos, Maximilian E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E164 [15FE]
Garcia, Catalina: Hispanic 100 (organization) Latina Living Legend award recipient, E1596 [29OC]
Garcia, Juliet V.: Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas Award of Distinction recipient, E1212 [2AU]
Gelhaar, Lori: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E273 [12MR]
George, Zachary: Purple Heart recipient, H1342 [12MR]
Georgetown, KY: Royal Spring Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E976 [26JN]
Georgia: tribute to Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, E1830 [11DE]
——— tribute to Georgia Student Health and Physical Education (SHAPE) Program Honor Roll medal recipients, E1297 [12SE]
Georgia National Guard: Army Communities of Excellence National Guard Special Category award recipient, E409 [10AP]
Gibbs, Lindsey: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E604 [7MY]
Gilliland, Ben: General Council of the Assemblies of God Royal Ranger Gold Medal of Achievement award recipient, E200 [27FE]
Gilliland, Josh: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E204 [27FE]
Gilman Brothers Co.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E692 [17MY]
Gindhart, Daniel: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E611 [7MY]
Giunta, Francis: Dubuque, IA, Area Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E88 [4FE]
Givens, Cedric G.: Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club Inc., King of Zulu designee, E121 [12FE]
Goknar, Erdag: National Endowment for the Arts Literature Translation Fellowship recipient, E1137 [25JY]
Gold, Doug: Jewish Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Los Angeles, CA, Big Brother of the Year award recipient, E438 [12AP]
Golden Goose Award: tribute to recipients recognized for human and economic benefits of federally funded research, H5665 [19SE]
Golomb, Solomon: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, E169 [15FE]
Gomez, Maria: Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, E1452 [8OC]
Gordon, Thomas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E312 [15MR]
Gosselin, Charles M., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1393 [27SE]
Gotzon, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E681 [16MY]
Gould, Jared D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1707 [19NO]
Gouldd, Shea: National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, H4161 [28JN]
Graham, Richard H.: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1876 [16DE]
Grandquist, Linda: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1210 [2AU]
Granger, Spencer H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E149 [14FE]
Graves, Alyssa: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award recipient, E134 [13FE]
Graves, Karen: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E944 [20JN]
Gray, Edmund: Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA, Sister Peter Claver Award recipient, E1643 [13NO]
Greene, Robert: Buffalo Club (organization) Buffalo Club Medal recipient, E1463 [9OC]
Green-Jackson, Pamela: Presidential Citizens Medal recipient, E166 [15FE]
Greenleaf, Shane: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E257 [7MR]
Greenwood, Ron and Lisa: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Founders Award recipients, E1562 [23OC]
Griffin, Thomas: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation James Madison Fellowship designee, E752 [23MY]
Grisillo, Anthony: Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1823 [10DE]
Griswold, Craig S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E139 [13FE]
Guinn, David: Baylor University Baylor Lawyer of the Year award recipient, E1482 [10OC]
Gun, Vance H.: Aspen Institute Center for Native American Youth Champion of Change award recipient, H7008 [13NO]
Hadad, Dan: National Association of School Superintendents National Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1227 [2AU]
Hahn, Alexander: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E710 [21MY]
Hahn, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E710 [21MY]
Haindfield, Danielle: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E257 [7MR]
Haines, Kevin: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1874 [16DE]
Halderman, Peggy: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E604 [7MY]
Hall, Gloria: Bucks County Conservation District (organization) George M. Bush Farmland Preservation Award recipient, E784 [4JN]
Hallé, John: Spurwink Services (organization) Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1605 [30OC]
Hamilton, Travis: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E557 [25AP]
Hamm, Ed, Jr.: Modern Woodmen of America (organization) Hometown Hero award recipient, E1521 [16OC]
Hampton, Matthew: Palmer, TN, Veterans Appreciation Award recipient, H7460 [4DE]
Hamtramck, MI: tribute to renaming of Caniff St., segment in honor of Joseph R. Jordan, E565 [26AP]
Hanley, Katherine: Lorton Arts Foundation, Inc., Founders Award recipient, E1571 [24OC]
Hansen, Landon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1787 [4DE]
Haralambides, John: American Hellenic Institute Hellenic Heritage Public Service Award recipient, H6910 [30OC]
Harounian, Jack and Violet: Aleh Foundation Award Dinner Chairpersons, E526 [24AP]
Harris, Emily: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E289 [13MR]
Harris, Marilyn E.: Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development National Multi-Family Housing Site Manager of the Year for Elderly Housing award recipient, E1121 [24JY]
Harris, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E241 [5MR]
Harris, Wesley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E494 [18AP]
Harrity, Sheila: MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1391 [27SE]
Harvey, Grayson T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E256 [7MR]
Harwell, Beth: Operation Andrew Group (organization) Joe and Honey Rodgers Christian Civic Leader of the Year Award recipient, E1535 [22OC]
Hatrick, Edgar B., III: Loudoun Laurels Foundation Loudoun Laurels Stewardship Medal recipient, E1395 [27SE]
Haugen, Nils: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E429 [11AP]
Hawkins, LaWanda: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, E730 [23MY]
Hayes, Elvin: National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E1200 [1AU]
Hedge, Loes: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence for Women in Volunteerism Award recipient, E947 [20JN]
Heidecker, John: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E239 [4MR]
Hendersonville, NC: Dana Elementary School designated Partnership for 21st Century Skills (organization) 21st Century Learning Exemplar School, E1860 [12DE]
Hensley, Jeff: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1887 [16DE]
Herber, John: People (publication) Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1869 [12DE]
Herm, Martha: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Ed Stout Memorial Award for Outstanding Victim Advocacy recipient, E730 [23MY]
Herndon, VA: tribute to Council for the Arts of Herndon Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E685 [16MY]
Heronemus, Evan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1850 [12DE]
Heronemus, Seth M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1856 [12DE]
Hess, John (Jack): Boy Scouts Longs Peak, CO, Council Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1599 [30OC]
High Tech Components, Inc.: Louisiana Economic Development Association Lantern Award recipient, E971 [26JN]
Highland Park, IL: Elm Place Middle School Illinois Future Problem Solvers Bowl winner, H2449 [7MY]
Hilbert, Angela: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E290 [13MR]
Hillsboro, OH: anniversary of Hillsoboro VFW Post 9094, E1609 [30OC]
Hillsborough, NC: A.L. Stanback Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1143 [25JY]
Hinke, Joey: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E312 [15MR]
Hodges, Kappy: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Emerging Leader Award recipient, E941 [20JN]
Hodson, Jacob B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E154 [14FE]
Hoffman, Jack: ESPN (television network) ESPY Sports Moment of the Year award recipient, H4831 [22JY]
Hoke, Fletcher G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1437 [4OC]
Holifield, James: Indiana Association of School Principals Indiana Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1343 [19SE]
Ho’olehua, HI: Molokai Middle School Golden Eyes robotics team winner of Hawaii For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Lego League Championship, H3108 [5JN]
Hooten, James D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E682 [16MY]
Horecky, Frederick J.: SBA Guam Minority Small Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E391 [9AP]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 715), E145 [14FE]
Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to law enforcement personnel honorees, E1674 [15NO]
House of Representatives: tribute to House Child Care Center Employee Excellence Award recipients, E364 [21MR]
——— tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1354 [20SE]
——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1354 [20SE]
Howlan, Francis (Dutch): New York State Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H1962 [12AP]
Hubbard, Avery: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E28 [15JA]
Hubbard, Colin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E28 [15JA]
Hudsonville, MI: Baldwin Street Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, H4133 [27JN]
Huff, Daniel: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1877 [16DE]
Hughes, James C., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1861 [12DE]
Hunt, Scott: AMA Medical Executive Meritorious Achievement Award recipient, E1726 [21NO]
Hunt, Woody: Ysleta High School Outstanding-Ex Award recipient, E1286 [11SE]
Huntington, NY: Huntington High School Brookhaven winner of National Laboratory/Long Island Regional Science Bowl, E124 [12FE]
Hutchinson, John M.: Boy Scouts Honor Medal With Crossed Palms recipient, E1439 [4OC]
Igloi, Amy: Association of Washington Business Community Service Award recipient, E1021 [8JY]
Ilao, Eduardo: SBA Guam Family-Owned Small Business of the Year award recipient, E388 [9AP]
Indianola, IA: Connected Nation, Inc., Connected certification recipient, E163 [15FE]
Inman, Hannah: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E276 [12MR]
Inouye, Daniel K.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, H7199 [19NO]
Iowa: tribute to American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E597 [6MY]
Irving, TX: NIST Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award recipient, H1840 [9AP]
Iske, Troy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E371 [21MR]
Ismert, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E309 [15MR]
Itao, Nathan T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E140 [13FE]
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1823 [10DE]
Jackson, Laura: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1231 [2AU]
Jackson, Mike: Missouri Wrestling Association Hall of Fame inductee, E357 [21MR]
Jacksonville, FL: anniversary of Bold City Chapter of Links, Inc., E795 [4JN]
Jaffee, Keith: Housewares Charity Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E295 [14MR]
James, Logan M.L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1382 [26SE]
Jamestown Community College: National Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA Growth Award recipient, E238 [4MR]
Jansen, Jonathan D.: University of California, Merced Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice, Diplomacy and Tolerance recipient, E1579 [28OC]
Jefferson, Chuck: Rockford, IL, Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]
Jennings, Timothy Z.: Historical Society of Southeast New Mexico Heritage Award recipient, E1435 [4OC]
Jepsen, Theresa: Cherokee Uniforms (business) A Nurse I Am Scholarship recipient, E1309 [12SE]
Joe, Nancy: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Support Services Award recipient, E951 [20JN]
Johnson, Christopher D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1435 [4OC]
Johnson, Ed: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E553 [25AP]
Johnson, Jacob C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1881 [16DE]
Johnson, Vicky: Louisiana National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. Postmaster of the Year award recipient, E1115 [23JY]
Johnstone, Ed: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E421 [11AP]
Jones, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1661 [14NO]
Jones-Morton, Pamela: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Award recipient, E1097 [19JY]
Joyce, Randy: Air Force Association Teacher of the Year award recipient, E678 [16MY]
Kapitz, Jay: Los Angeles County, CA, Democratic Party Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1528 [16OC]
Kautzky, Keegan: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E358 [21MR]
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors Foundation: Gold Coast Veterans Foundation General Roger L. Brautigan Leadership award recipient, E1564 [23OC]
Kelly, Joseph P.: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E307 [15MR]
Kendall, Patricia: San Rafael, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E308 [15MR]
Kennebunk, ME: Brick Store Museum American Alliance of Museums accreditation, E788 [4JN], E825 [6JN]
Kesler, Richard G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E314 [15MR]
Khan, Ansar: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award recipient, E649 [14MY]
Kim, Sangtae: Republic of Korea Ho-Am Engineering Prize recipient, E482 [17AP]
Kimsey, Hagen R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E686 [16MY]
King, Hugh: Golden Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1448 [7OC]
Kirtley, Benjamin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E422 [11AP]
Klein, Stephen: National Council of State Legislatures Stephen D. Gold Award recipient, E1804 [5DE]
Knapp, Julius: Executive Office of the President Distinguished Executive Presidential Rank Award recipient, E677 [16MY]
Knoblauch, Oskar: USA Network, Inc., Characters Unite Award honorable mention recipient, E1712 [20NO]
Koch, Tyler S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1789 [4DE]
Koster, Bryon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E381 [9AP]
Kranzberg, Hannah: New Israel Fund (organization) Guardian of Democracy award recipient, E1577 [28OC]
Krause, Karen: ProgressOhio (organization) Barbara Klass Sokol Award recipient, E1159 [30JY]
Krause, Sharon: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1213 [2AU]
Kuffner, John F.: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1600 [30OC]
Kwerel, Evan: Executive Office of the President Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award recipient, E677 [16MY]
L.L. Bean, Inc.: tribute to achievement in workplace safety through OSHA Voluntary Protection Program at Freeport, ME, Desert Road Service Center, E389 [9AP]
La Grange, IL: St. Francis Xavier Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1443 [4OC]
Ladies in White (organization): European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought recipients, E587 [3MY]
LaHood, Sec. of Transportation: appreciation for receipt of Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award, H2614, H2615 [15MY]
——— Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H2612–H2615, H2617 [15MY]
Lair, Steve: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Partnership for Public Safety award recipient, E1593 [29OC]
Laird, John: Harvey Milk Champions of Change award recipient, H2850 [22MY]
Lake Charles, LA: Acadiana Profile (publication) City of the Year award recipient, E105 [6FE]
Landau, George W.: American Foreign Service Association Lifetime Contributions to American Diplomacy Award recipient, E994 [28JN]
Langan, Colin: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E602 [7MY]
Lariat Loop (Internet site): Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award recipient, E125 [12FE]
Las Vegas, NV: Walter Bracken STEAM Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1463 [9OC]
Laughlin, Aaron J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E535 [24AP]
Laughlin, Ben: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E801 [5JN]
Lavery, David: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Science and Environment Medal recipient, E1734 [21NO]
Leadership Fairfax (organization): tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1743 [21NO]
Leawood, KS: Mission Trail Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1789 [4DE]
Leman, Talia: Helen Diller Family Foundation Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award recipient, E1343 [19SE]
Leonard, Tommy: Falmouth, MA, Historical Society Heritage Award recipient, E518 [23AP]
Leonardtown, MD: Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital named a Truven Health Analytics Inc., Nation’s 100 Top Hospital, E345 [20MR]
Lessenden, Alan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E146 [14FE]
Lewis, Representative: National Stop the Violence Alliance, Inc., National Peace Medal and Global and International Civil Rights Award recipient, E389 [9AP]
Lewis, Trenton D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E489 [18AP]
Lewis, Virginia: Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E582 [30AP]
Lewis University: Aviation Dept., recipient of National Intercollegiate Flying Association Loening Trophy, E1443 [4OC]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E42 [18JA], E44 [22JA], E49 [23JA]
LifeFlight of Maine (organization): Maine National Emergency Number Association Critical Incident of the Year Award recipient, E785 [4JN]
Lindburg, Jacob D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E490 [18AP]
Linn, Drew: Heavy Duty Trucking (publication) and American Automobile Dealers Association Truck Dealer of the Year award recipient, E452 [12AP]
Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Community Partners Award recipients, E998 [28JN]
——— tribute to Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, E998 [28JN]
Lizama, George: Northern Virginia Family Service (organization) Community Champion award recipient, E587 [3MY]
Logan, Patrick: Walt Disney Co., Walt Disney Legacy Award recipient, E344 [20MR]
Long, Taylor J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E529 [24AP]
Loschen, Tyler: Future Farmers of America American Star Farmer award recipient, E1627 [12NO]
Loudoun Bar Association: tribute to ‘‘Beat the Odds’’ scholarship recipients, E773 [3JN]
LoVerme, Osvaldo: Taminent Regular Democratic Club Ralph DeMarco Award recipient, E28 [15JA]
Lowney, Jeremiah: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E418 [10AP]
Lozier, John: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E310 [15MR]
Luczak, Brad: Saginaw, MI, Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, E1456 [8OC]
Lugar, Richard G.: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1722 [20NO]
Lunders, Keyan D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1709 [19NO]
Lundgren, Eloise: Bell County, TX, Judge and Commissioners’ Committee on People With Disabilities John Garth Person of the Year award recipient, E1367 [25SE]
Luter, Marguerete: Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., DC/Maryland/Virginia Chapter Pamela B. Greenberg Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1787 [4DE]
Lynn, Elliott: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1067 [16JY]
Lyons, IL: George Washington Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E990 [28JN]
MacDonald, Pamela: McGlothlin Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence recipient, E569 [26AP]
Macon, GA: Junior League of Macon recipient of Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc., Fund Development Award, E836 [11JN]
Madrid, Sandra E.: Seattle, WA, Latino City Employees (organization) Latino Heritage Award recipient, E1883 [16DE]
Main Street Business and Professional Association: tribute to award recipients, E1656 [14NO]
Maine: tribute to Finance Authority of Maine Showcase Maine Awards recipients, E1577 [28OC]
——— tribute to Mainebiz (news service) Next List honorees, E1631 [12NO]
Makawski, Carlene: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E926 [20JN]
Maki, Lisa: Imagine LA (organization) Inspiration and Impact Award recipient, E1483 [10OC]
Manassas, VA: tribute to Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E588 [3MY]
Manella, Jason: Army Best Warrior Competition Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, H7456 [4DE]
Manning, Marsha: Fairfax County, VA, Public School System Nancy F. Sprague Outstanding First-Year Principal recipient, E795 [4JN]
Mansbach, Jerry: French Legion of Honor Medal recipient, E1666 [14NO]
Marks, Benton and Sandi: Hasten Hebrew Academy of Indianapolis, IN, HAI-Life Distinguished Service Award recipients, H2900 [22MY], E734 [23MY]
Mars, Inc.: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, H1385 [13MR]
Marshalltown, IA: Marshalltown Public Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E650 [14MY]
Masciarelli, Richy: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E613 [7MY]
Mason, Eileen: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television, Inc. (LMC–TV) Special Recognition Award recipient, E1910 [23DE]
Matt, Benjamin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E143 [14FE]
Matthews, Herman J. (Pete): Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 332, Friend of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E1403 [30SE]
Mayerik, Theresa A.: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1626 [12NO]
Mayhew, Christopher: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E794 [4JN]
Mays, Ben C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E428 [11AP]
MBMS, Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce First Niagra Bank Sponsor’s Award recipient, E651 [14MY]
McBride, Francesco Z.: Amtrak Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, E411 [10AP]
McCasland, Jim: Dallas AFL–CIO Heroes of Labor Award recipient, E1268 [9SE]
McCauley, Daniel: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award recipient, E620 [8MY]
McClannahan, William W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E683 [16MY]
McClendon, Ray, III: Jackson, MS, Public Schools JROTC Cadet of the Year award recipient, E1319 [17SE]
McCoy, Ryan A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1706 [19NO]
McDaniel, Dennis: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E286 [13MR]
McEleney, John: Time (publication) Dealer of the Year award recipient, E215 [28FE]
McInroy, Ronald D.: Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor Person of the Year award recipient, E1476 [10OC]
McKay, Bob: Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inductee, H3368 [13JN]
McKay, Karen: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ACT! Lead of the Year award recipient, E1386 [26SE]
McLean, Rachel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E288 [13MR]
Meador, Jo Walker: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1780 [3DE]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), H6778–H6780 [28OC], E1609 [30OC]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), concur in Senate amendments (H. Res. 441), H7700, H7702, H7717–H8046, H8096 [12DE], E1906 [19DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 71), H8085 [12DE]
Merced, CA, Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Task Force: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, E730 [23MY]
Merced Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Task Force (organization): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation recipient, H2077 [17AP]
Messer, Randal: Walton County, FL, Educational Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E208 [27FE]
Miami, FL: Leewood K-8 Center recipient of Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Solve for Tomorrow STEM Competition grand prize, E585 [3MY]
Michelsen, Hope: Alameda County, CA, Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, H1642 [20MR]
Mickelson, John: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E245 [5MR]
Miller, Cameron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E987 [28JN]
Miller, Diagét: National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, E630 [9MY]
Miller, Riley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E205 [27FE]
Miller, Tom: South Dakota Governor’s Award for Outstanding Citizen With a Disability recipient, E1201 [1AU]
Millsap, Kyle W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1171 [31JY]
Minneapolis, MN: U.S. Bank recipient of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, E1028 [9JY]
Minnesota: tribute to Certificate of Congressional Merit recipients, E691 [17MY]
Missouri: tribute to Missourian Award recipients, E1385 [26SE]
Mitchem, Arnold L.: Buffalo State College Upward Bound Program Hal D. Payne Educational Opportunity Lifetime Service Award recipient, E1110 [22JY]
Moegle, Bobby: Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E157 [14FE]
Moerdler, Jeffrey A.: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Service Award recipient, E1909 [23DE]
Mohrey, Cody: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H5793 [20SE]
Monge, F. Marie Calvo: First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business (publication) Guam Businesswoman of the Year Award recipient, E591 [6MY]
Monroe County, NY: inclusion of high schools in Newsweek (publication) ‘‘Best High Schools’’ list, E631 [9MY]
Monterey County Hospitality Association: tribute to hospitality industry employee recognition celebration, E1625 [12NO]
Monticello, IL: Monticello Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1005 [28JN]
Montrose, CO: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1045 [11JY]
Moon, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1803 [5DE]
Moore, Joshua S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1655 [14NO]
Moore, Richard: EPA Environmental Merit Award recipient, H4148 [28JN]
Morby, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1705 [19NO]
Morgan, Maggie: University of Mississippi Taylor Medal recipient, E521 [23AP]
Morton, Katarina: American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American honoree, E1856 [12DE]
Moses Group Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Family Owned Business Award recipient, E653 [14MY]
Mullen, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [13FE]
Murphy, Anna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Connecticut, E134 [13FE]
Murphy, Audie: Texas Legislative Medal of Honor recipient, H7401 [3DE], E1711 [20NO]
Murr, Anne: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E554 [25AP]
Myrben, LeRoy: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1875 [16DE]
Naperville, IL: Sunshine Review (organization) Sunny Award recipient, E384 [9AP]
Narayanan, Raj: Murrieta, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1088 [18JY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Charter Fellow inductees, E226 [28FE]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1276 [10SE]
Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts, H7267 [20NO], E1770 [3DE]
Nauss, Jerry: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H3271 [11JN]
Navarro, Monica: San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists Henry Guerra Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Journalism recipient, E1335 [18SE]
Nazario, Jordan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E425 [11AP]
Neeley, Michael D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1379 [26SE]
Neubert, Christopher: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E256 [7MR]
New Mexico Business Weekly (publication): tribute to New Mexico ‘‘Women of Influence’’ award recipients, E528 [24AP]
New Orleans, LA: Lake Forest Charter Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1562 [23OC]
New York: tribute to Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipients, E595 [6MY]
——— tribute to 2d Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search semifinalists, E504 [19AP]
Newell, Kanoe C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1790 [4DE]
Niagara Falls Education Foundation: tribute to honorees, E616 [8MY]
Niagara Street Area Business and Professional Association: tribute to award recipients, E1533 [22OC]
Nible, Riley T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1374 [25SE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Francois Englert for physics, H6430 [9OC]
——— recognition of James E. Rothman for medicine, H6348 [8OC]
——— recognition of Peter Higgs for physics, H6430 [9OC]
——— recognition of Randy W. Schekman for medicine, H6348 [8OC]
——— recognition of Thomas C. Sudhof for medicine, H6348 [8OC]
Northbrook, IL: Greenbriar Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1869 [12DE]
Northern Mariana Islands: Marianas High School recipient of Real World Design Challenge National Aviation Champion Team award, H5556 [17SE]
Northwest Indiana Federation of Labor: tribute to Labor and Community Awards recipients, E275 [12MR]
Noyes, Kevin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E527 [24AP]
Nutter, Colt A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [13FE]
Oak Park, CA: Oak Park Unified School District recipient of Dept. of Education Sustainability Award, H2314 [25AP]
O’Brian, Rob: SBA Phoenix Award recipient, E842 [11JN]
O’Fallon Casting Co.: American Foundry Society Casting of the Year award recipient, E813 [6JN]
Ogle, Josh and Julieanna: Tennessee Farm Bureau Outstanding Young Farmer Achievement Award and Environmental Stewardship Award recipients, E166 [15FE]
O’Leary, James: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Trailblazer Award recipient, E649 [14MY]
Olson, Keith: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E285 [13MR]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Achievement Week Banquet award recipients, E1730 [21NO]
Oppenheim, Jane E.: B’nai B’rith Amos Lodge No. 136 honoree, E698 [17MY]
Ording, Will: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E803 [5JN]
Orland Park, IL: St. Michael School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1662 [14NO]
Ortiz, Steven: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E555 [25AP]
Osborn, Shilo G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E165 [15FE]
Ostanik, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E280 [13MR]
Ostring, John: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E596 [6MY]
Otsego County, NY; Otsego County Chamber of Commerce recipient of Business Council of New York State, Inc., Chamber of the Year award, E1455 [8OC]
Ott, Tristan M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1393 [27SE]
Owens Community College Alumni Association: tribute to Outstanding Service Award recipients, E547 [25AP]
Page, Benjamin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E352 [21MR]
Pantheon-Bourgeois Guitars, LLC: Small Enterprise Growth Fund Achievement Award recipient, E48 [22JA]
Pappajohn, John and Mary: Americans for the Arts (organization) Eli and Edythe Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts recipients, E1590 [29OC]
Paradiso, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E317 [15MR]
Parisi, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E310 [15MR]
Parker, Bryce J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [27FE]
Parrish, Taylor L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1320 [17SE]
Pastorini, Windi Akins: Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year and Harris County, TX, Criminal Lawyer of the Year awards recipient, E1193 [1AU]
Pate, Jordan M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1839 [11DE]
Paternoster, Steve: National Restaurant Association Cornerstone Humanitarian of the Year award recipient, E753 [23MY]
Payne, Hal D.: inaugural presentation of Buffalo State College Upward Bound Program Hal D. Payne Educational Opportunity Lifetime Service Award, E1108 [22JY]
Peard, Tanner: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E80 [1FE]
Peebles, Allie Muse: NAACP Raleigh-Apex, NC, chapter Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient, E1138 [25JY]
People Inc.: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Health and Health Services Award recipient, E1582 [28OC]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (H. Con. Res. 26), E334 [19MR]
Perez, Alba: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1216 [2AU]
Petersen, Dustin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E279 [13MR]
Petro, Danniel J.: West Orange, FL, Chamber of Commerce Danniel J. Petro ‘‘Bright Future of West Orange’’ Award recipient, E88 [4FE]
Pfaff, Carson D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1788 [4DE]
Philadelphia, PA: Aria Health System recipient of Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Crystal Vision Award, E1643 [13NO]
——— inclusion of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, H3639 [14JN]
Phinney, Craig and Shirley: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E595 [6MY]
Phoenix, AZ: United Methodist Outreach Ministries recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families grant, E1079 [17JY]
Pierce County, WA: Pierce County Library System recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E638 [9MY]
Pilachai, Arthur: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E896 [17JN]
Pine, Jace C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E150 [14FE]
Pinellas County, FL: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E913 [19JN]
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.: Patent and Trademark Office Patents for Humanity Food and Nutrition category award recipient, E610 [7MY]
Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel robotics team recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Engineering Inspiration Award, E684 [16MY]
Plano, TX: Baylor Regional Medical Center recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, H7198 [19NO]
Pluenneke, Joseph R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1391 [27SE]
Polk, FL: Berkley Charter School recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Foundation SupportMusic Merit Award, E987 [28JN]
Pontiac, IL: inclusion of OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Consumer Reports (publication) ‘‘Safest Hospitals’’ list, E1537 [22OC]
Prather, Dan: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1873 [16DE]
Pregler, Walt: Dubuque, IA, Area Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E85 [4FE]
Pregracke, Chad: Cable News Network (CNN) Hero of the Year award recipient, E1770 [3DE]
Presidential Scholars Foundation: tribute to Presidential Scholar honorees, E624 [8MY]
Price, Betsy: Zonta Club of Fort Worth, TX, Woman of the Year award recipient, E390 [9AP]
Pridgen family: Walton County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1459 [8OC]
Prince, Jessie and Kayci: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H6359 [8OC]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Green Guiding Committee of Prince William County Green Community Award recipients, E965 [25JN]
——— tribute to Prince William County Human Rights Commission Award recipients, E67 [25JA]
Prymowicz, Chandler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1901 [19DE]
Quinn, Kenneth: American Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished Service Award recipient, E103 [6FE]
Quoyeser, Chris: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, E126 [12FE]
Rambo, Jarred: National PTA (organization) Reflections Award of Excellence for literature recipient, E160 [14FE]
Rambo, Shelby: National PTA (organization) Reflections Award of Merit for dance choreography recipient, E160 [14FE]
Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Suzanne McDaniel Award for Public Awareness recipient, E730 [23MY]
Reed, Dallin W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [12JN]
Reed, Max: Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association Star of Life designee, E327 [19MR]
Reed, Tanner D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [12JN]
Reilly, Thomas A., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1321 [17SE]
Render, Keegan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1788 [4DE]
Renkoski, Nick: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E355 [21MR]
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E473 [16AP]
——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Awards for Chamber Excellence recipients, E1000 [28JN]
Rhymer, Lynn: Wells Fargo & Co., North Carolina Southwest Region Principal of the Year award recipient, E1327 [17SE]
Richmond, IN: Indiana Stellar Community Award recipient, E911 [18JN]
Ride, Sally K.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2422), E909, E910 [18JN]
Rider, Thomas A.: Santa Cruz County, CA, Farm Bureau Al Smith Friend of Agriculture award recipient, E337 [19MR]
Ridley, Larry: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Legacy Award recipient, E1286 [11SE]
Rigby, Susan: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E222 [28FE]
Rios, Alberto: Arizona Poet Laureate selection, E1419 [2OC]
Roberts, Charles: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E550 [25AP]
Robertson, Peyton: Discovery Education and 3–M Co., America’s Top Young Scientist award recipient, E1529 [16OC]
Rocha, Ed: Stanislaus County, CA, Agricultural Hall of Fame ‘‘Legends in Agriculture’’ inductee, E1660 [14NO]
Rochford, Edward V.: Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E898 [17JN]
Rodriguez, Davier: Clinton Global Initiative University Commitments Challenge winner, E842 [11JN]
Roldan, Cristian: Gatorade National Boys Soccer Player of the Year award recipient, E1278 [10SE]
Roling, Jeremy and Teresa: Holmes County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1725 [21NO]
Rosen, Michael: Cures Within Reach Foundation Patient Impact Legacy Award recipient, E843 [11JN]
Rosenberger, Henry: Penn Foundation, Inc., Adventures in Excellence Award recipient, E1652 [13NO]
Rosendahl, Bill: Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley, CA, Badge of Courage Award recipient, E1519 [16OC]
Roshon, Jamie: Knowledge Universe (organization) Early Childhood Educator Award recipient, E1712 [20NO]
Roth, Cindy: Mission Inn Foundation Frank Miller Civic Achievement Award recipient, E602, E603 [7MY]
Rowley, Rachel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E357 [21MR]
Roy, Sandy Colvin: National Organization To Insure a Sound-Controlled Environment (N.O.I.S.E.) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1471 [10OC]
Royero, John R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1823 [10DE]
Ruan, John, IV: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E356 [21MR]
Ruark, Phillip C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1708 [19NO]
Ruffo, Emily: California School Resource Officer Association Law Enforcement Administrator of the Year award recipient, H5185 [31JY]
Rumford, ME: tribute to National Trust for Historic Preservation National Main Street designation, E773 [3JN]
Rush, Lee: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America Advocate of the Year award recipient, H399 [6FE]
Russell, Chad A.: California State Fair Instructor Sweepstakes Award recipient, E1266 [9SE]
Russell, Dale: Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E276 [12MR]
Rustad, Bernard L.: Bronze Star recipient, E328 [19MR]
Ryan, Stephen: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber Military Affairs Committee Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year award recipient, E656 [14MY]
Safeway, Inc.: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient, E1446 [7OC]
Salas, Patricia B.: SBA Guam Small Business Financial Services Champion of the Year award recipient, E395 [9AP]
Salvatore, Russell J.: Buffalo Niagara Sales & Marketing Executives (organization) Executive of the Year award recipient, E365 [21MR]
——— Cheektowaga, NY, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1299 [12SE]
Sandvig, Keith: Dept. of the Army General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipient, E711 [21MY]
Sanfilippo, Angela: Offshore Mariners’ Wives Association Friends of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E1907 [19DE]
Santa Ana, CA: Discovery Science Center recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E618 [8MY]
Santos, Joseph: U.S. Paciifc Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E655 [14MY]
Savarese, Dorothy: Barnstable, MA, Mercy Otis Warren Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1116 [23JY]
Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2387), E886 [17JN]
Schug, Thaila: American Legion Auxiliary Dept. of Florida Gold Medal for Class III recipient, E601 [7MY]
Scotch Plains, NJ: Academy for Information Technology recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1802 [5DE]
——— Union County Magnet High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1805 [5DE]
Scott, Acacia: National Federation of Republican Women Dorothy Andrews Kabis Memorial Internship recipient, E749 [23MY]
Scott, Danielle L.: Beacon Foundation, Inc., Scholarship Award recipient, E916 [19JN]
Scripps, Barbara: Colorado CPA Society ‘‘CPA Making a Difference’’ Award recipient, E1905 [19DE]
Seattle, WA: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recipient of Skytrax (company) World Report Best Airport Staff in North America Award, E651 [14MY]
Segaloff, Walter: Virginia Press Association Virginian of the Year award recipient, E484 [17AP]
Sendelsky, Leonard R.: New Jersey Builders Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1577 [28OC]
Sermersheim, Kristina M.: South Bay AFL–CIO Labor Council COPE Award for Service Above Self recipient, E106 [6FE]
Seward, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E551 [25AP]
Shaff, Karen: Business Record (publication) Women of Influence honoree, E1222 [2AU]
Shapiro, Keith: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award recipient, E1605 [30OC]
Shay, Wyatt: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E493 [18AP]
Sheetz family: Central Blair Recreation Commission and Booker T. Washington Revitalization Committee Respected Citizen Award recipient, E178 [25FE]
Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer Award recipients, E1000 [28JN]
Sherman, Alain E.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E654 [14MY]
Shipley, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E684 [16MY]
Shipman, Tyler W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1372 [25SE]
Short Hills, NJ: St. Rose of Lima Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1806 [5DE]
Shrestha, Saral: Army Soldier of the Year award recipient, H7046 [13NO]
Shupe, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1077 [17JY]
SkillsUSA (organization): tribute to medal recipients, H5888 [27SE]
Skokie, IL: tribute to Illinois Museum & Education Center Humanitarian Awards recipients, E247 [6MR]
Skowhegan, ME: Somerset Regional Communications Center Maine National Emergency Number Association Critical Incident of the Year Award recipient, E785 [4JN]
Smith, Melody: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Woman in the Workplace Award recipient, E930 [20JN]
Smith, Michael J.: Morgan’s Wonderland (theme park), San Antonio, TX, Walk of Fame honoree, E1369 [25SE]
Smith, Suzanne: Wheat Ridge Business Association Member of the Year Award recipient, E1440 [4OC]
Smith-Johnson, Audrey: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation, Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1906 [19DE], E1911 [23DE]
Snow Hill, NC: Greene Early College High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1447 [7OC]
Solender, Peter and Susie Rivo: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipients, E649 [14MY]
Solley, Anna: Valle del Sol (organization) Latino Advocacy Champion Award recipient, E1345 [19SE]
Soma, Jennifer: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E361 [21MR]
SOURCE Nashville (organization): tribute to SOURCE Award recipients, E1377 [26SE]
South Jersey Football Coaches Association: tribute to Hall of Fame inductees, E1223 [2AU]
South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E182 [25FE]
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority: American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transportation System award recipient, E61 [25JA]
Spring, Paul: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E421 [11AP]
Springfield, MO: VFW Post 3404 Ladies Auxiliary recipient of VFW National Outstanding Community Service Post award, E1324 [17SE]
Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Above and Beyond Award recipients, E794 [4JN]
——— tribute to VFW Post 7327 award recipients, E213 [28FE]
Sridhar, Mayuri: Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalist, E504 [19AP]
St. Joseph, MO: St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity recipient of YWCA Women of Excellence Employer of Excellence Award, E953 [20JN]
St. Louis, MO: tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Tribute award recipients, E9 [3JA]
Stahel, Shep: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1888 [16DE]
Stahl, Nathan C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E145 [14FE]
Stanley, Sharon: Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1635 [12NO]
Starr, Heather: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E246 [5MR]
Staudt, Aimee: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E276 [12MR]
Steadman, Pat: Harvey Milk Champions of Change award recipient, E735 [23MY]
Steeb, Michele: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Allied Professional Award recipient, E730 [23MY]
Steele, Elliott: National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare Reintegration Award for Achievement recipient, E471 [16AP]
Steinberg, Richard D.: Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, FL, Mitzvah Society Award recipient, E343 [20MR]
Stern, Ed: Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Economic Development Champion of the Year award recipient, E1210 [2AU]
Stockton, CA: Bear Creek High School Bruin Voice (newspaper) recipient of National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Award and Best in Show award, E1910 [23DE]
Stowers, Dan: Habitat for Humanity International Clive Rainey Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E566 [26AP]
Strong, Jamie: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E124 [12FE]
Stubbs, Matthew A., II: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1660 [14NO]
Sun Valley, CA: Sun Valley High School robotics team winner of U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Mini Urban Challenge Competition, H3693 [18JN]
Sutfin, Mike: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System (CRS) Award for Excellence recipient, E1471 [10OC]
Swenson, Robert S.: Bronze Star recipient, E1254 [9SE]
Syverson, Nikki: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E274 [12MR]
Taijeron, Juan: Coast Guard Reserve Guam Enlisted Person of the Year award recipient, E478 [17AP]
Targa Sound Terminal, LLC: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Tahoma Environmental Business Award recipient, E1117 [23JY]
Tarkanian, Jerry: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E1545 [22OC]
Taylor, Anne M.: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Sloan Research Fellowship recipient, E319 [18MR]
Tempe, AZ: Big Surf Waterpark designated American Society of Mechanical Engineers Arizona Delegation Historical Engineering Landmark, E1314 [12SE]
Tempero, Howard: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E268 [12MR]
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault: Dept. of Justice Ronald Wilson Reagan Public Policy Award recipient, E567 [26AP]
Tharp, John B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1322 [17SE]
Thoemke, Dan: Golden Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1445 [7OC]
Thomas, Anne: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E555 [25AP]
Thomas, Skyler E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E533 [24AP]
Thomasville, NC: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, H3697 [18JN]
Thompson, Ann: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E237 [4MR]
Thompson, Jeff: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E1071 [17JY]
Tidioute, PA: Tidioute Community Charter School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, H5836 [26SE]
Tillerson, Rex W.: National Academy of Engineering inductee, E1426 [3OC]
Tilton-Lagermann, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E683 [16MY]
Timm, Tony: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E269 [12MR]
Todd, Courtney Strutt: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E267 [12MR]
Torniali, Marie: Taminent Regular Democratic Club Community Service Award recipient, E28 [15JA]
Trenum, Michelle and Gil: Sports Legacy Institute Legacy Award recipients, E761 [23MY]
Truckers Against Trafficking (organization): Motor Transport Association of Connecticut Good Buddy Award recipient, E1877 [16DE]
Trudnowski, Monique: National Restaurant Association Faces of Diversity Award recipient, E295 [14MR]
Tucson, AZ: Naval Operations Support Center recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E200 [27FE]
Tuell, Kathy: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1761 [2DE]
Tulipana, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E308 [15MR]
Turner, George: Wake County, NC, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame inductee, H7193 [19NO]
Tuttle, Andrea: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1604 [30OC]
Tuttle, Don: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1602 [30OC]
Tysdal, Connie: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E125 [12FE]
Ulbrich, Tom: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E652 [14MY]
UNC–TV (Chapel Hill, NC): Corp. for Public Broadcasting American Graduate Champion award recipient, E1750 [21NO]
Union City, CA: New Haven Unified School District recipient of Dept. of Education Race to the Top grant program award, H515 [14FE]
Upham-Tubbs, Jakob K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E491 [18AP]
Upper Darby, PA: Upper Darby High School recipient of Varsity Brands, Inc., National School Spirit Day, E1774 [3DE]
Uxbridge, MA: Taft Early Learning School recipient of Dept. of Agriculture Healthier School Challenge Bronze Award, H5272 [1AU]
Van Black, Austin: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E424 [11AP]
VanBebber, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1373 [25SE]
Vario, Connie: Taminent Regular Democratic Club Lifetime Member Award recipient, E28 [15JA]
Vaucher, Robert: New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame inductee, E1427 [3OC]
Vaughn, Donald: Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame inductee, E109 [6FE]
Velo, Miroslaba (Lili): California Council for Social Studies Outstanding Senior High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2074 [17AP]
Verboon, Doug: Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculturalist and AG Supporter of the Year award recipient, E1276 [10SE]
Vienna, VA: Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E997 [28JN]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E460, E461 [15AP]
Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E462 [15AP]
Wallick, Zackery: Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal recipient, H3698 [18JN]
Walsh, Edward F., Jr.: Buffalo History Museum Red Jacket Award recipient, E1182 [1AU]
Wangler, John: Congressional Veteran Commendation for the 3d Congressional District of Texas recipient, E1879 [16DE]
Ward, Brooke: St. Joseph, MO, YWCA Women of Excellence Future Leader Award recipient, E936 [20JN]
Warren, Michael: Michigan DAR Americanism Award recipient, H5078 [25JY]
Washington, Alene: Senior Citizen Services (organization) President’s Award for Service recipient, H5532 [12SE]
Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E385 [9AP]
Watson, Bobby: Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Jazz Legacy Award recipient, E1293 [11SE]
Waukegan, IL: Waukegan Public Library recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E654 [14MY]
Webb, Su: Loudoun Laurels Foundation Loudoun Laurels Stewardship Medal recipient, E1390 [27SE]
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, E153 [14FE]
Weig, Tyler: American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipient, E543 [25AP]
Weitzenberg, W. Barton: Sonoma County, CA, Bar Association Career of Distinction Award recipient, E1606 [30OC]
Wemhoff, Jonathan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E532 [24AP]
Westfield, IN: St. Maria Goretti Catholic School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1594 [29OC]
Westhues, Alex: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E806 [5JN]
Weyerhaeuser Co.: inclusion in Points of Light (organization) National Conference on Citizenship civic ranking, E1887 [16DE]
Wheat Ridge, CO: Able Planet (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Special Recognition Award, E1440 [4OC]
——— Colorado Plus Brewpub (business) and West 29th Restaurant and Bar recipients of Wheat Ridge Reinvestment Award, E1436 [4OC]
——— Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business of the Year Award, E1434 [4OC]
——— Teller Street Gallery and Studios (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Cultural Commission Award, E1437 [4OC]
——— 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]
Wheatland, CA: Wheatland Union High School recipient of California Distinguished School award, E719 [22MY]
Wheeler, Tyler K.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E153 [14FE]
Whitmore, Joel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1360 [20SE]
Wilburn, Bryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E100 [5FE]
Wilder, Rose: South Carolina Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E655 [14MY]
Williams, Earl P.: California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1854 [12DE]
Williams, Earle and June: Northern Virginia Family Service (organization) Legends of Northern Virginia award recipients, E587 [3MY]
Williams, Virginia (Dee): Amgen Inc., Breakaway From Cancer Initiative Champion, H2588 [14MY]
Williamsville, NY: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Revitalization Award recipient, E1583 [28OC]
Williamsville Business Association: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Organization of the Year Award recipient, E651 [14MY]
Willow Springs, MO: Willow Springs High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1369 [25SE]
Wilmeth, Thomas S.: Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1804 [5DE]
Wilson, Jacob C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E313 [15MR]
Winner, Matthew: Presidential Champion of Change award recipient, E894 [17JN]
WinTech, Inc.: NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership ‘‘Make It in America’’ Manufacturer of the Week designee, E1102 [19JY]
Woods, Marcus D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1558 [23OC]
Woods, Susan: American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living Silver National Quality Award recipient, E1442 [4OC]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 1186), E1285 [11SE]
Wooldridge, Clifford M.: Marine Corps Times (publication) Marine of the Year award recipient, E1085 [18JY]
Worcester, MA: Worcester Technical High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1391 [27SE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (H.R. 3658), H7560 [5DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (H.R. 324), H2817–H2819 [21MY]
Wrigley, Parker: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E804 [5JN]
Wynn, Lauri: Milwaukee, WI, Community Brainstorming Conference James Howard Baker Award recipient, E1640 [12NO]
Yanez, Eduardo: Mr. Amigo Association ‘‘Mr. Amigo’’ award recipient, E193 [26FE]
Yosafzai, Malala: European Parliament Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought recipient, E1537 [22OC]
Young, Ronald M.: SBA Guam Entrepreneurial Success Award recipient, E398 [9AP]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H2072 [17AP]
Zaare, Sahba: Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Hites Transfer Scholarship recipient, E1298 [12SE]
Zane, Denny: Westside Urban Forum (organization) John Leighton Chase Legacy Award recipient, E784 [4JN]
Zieminski, Brandi: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E612 [7MY]
Zirkle, Dayton R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E431 [11AP]
Zuber, Mikala J.J.J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E682 [16MY]
Remarks in Senate
Allred, Samuel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1827), S8840 [16DE]
Anderson, Walter H.: Purple Heart recipient posthumously, S5834 [23JY]
Angulo Novoa, Alejandro: Di logo Inter-Agencial en Colombia (consortium) Human Rights Lifelong Defender award recipient, S7570 [28OC]
Armed Forces: require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (S. 470), S1279 [11MR]
Arnold, Kate: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S8358 [20NO]
Baldwin, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7210 [4OC]
Bergman, Alan and Marilyn: New West Symphony Bravo Award recipient, S277 [24JA]
Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, S6320 [10SE]
Blackmun, Scott: Sports Business Journal Sports Executive of the Year award recipient, S4476 [13JN]
Boston, MA: Boston Children’s Museum recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, S3252 [8MY]
Brace, Ernest C.: Purple Heart and POW Medal recipient, S6061 [30JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers (S. Con. Res. 25), S8011 [13NO]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus (H. Con. Res. 20), S1668 [11MR]
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 (H.R. 360), S3351, S3352 [9MY]
Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S8046 [14NO]
Colorado: tribute to President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipients, S3951 [4JN]
Congressional Award Act: reauthorize (S. 1348), S6968 [26SE]
Conlon, Bob: Burlington Business Association Tim Halvorson award recipient, S4014 [7JN]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (H.R. 258), S3789 [22MY]
Delaware: tribute to Lieutenant Joseph L. Szczerba Service Award recipients, S5564 [9JY]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones, S8339 [20NO], S8702 [12DE], S9008, S9009 [19DE]
Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1704 [12MR]
Dome Technology (business): Idaho Small Business of the Week award recipient, S4671 [19JN]
Eastland, Woods E.: National Cotton Council of America Harry S. Baker Distinguished Service Award recipient, S1228 [6MR]
Freeman, Dick: International Association of Workforce Professionals Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S1887 [18MR]
Gamroth, Brian S.: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Distinguished Service Award recipient, S6063 [30JY]
Gratias, Art: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S3085 [6MY]
Harbison, David A., Jr.: Aroostook, ME, Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, S6066 [30JY]
Hawthorne, Fred: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, S436 [31JA]
Haynes, Anna Jo Garcia: Denver, CO, Girls Athletic Leadership School Champion of Education Award recipient, S2648 [15AP]
Hinostroza, Janet: Committee To Protect Journalists International Award for Freedom of the Press recipient, S7533 [16OC]
Hyer, Zan Peterson: American Mothers, Inc., Nevada Mother of the Year award recipient, S3089 [6MY]
Immigration: deem any person who has received an award from the U.S. Armed Forces for engagement in active combat or active participation in combat to have satisfied certain requirements for naturalization (S. 1059), S3857 [23MY]
Indiana: ensure certain veterans of past wars receive medals and ribbons not yet awarded, S7910 [7NO]
Johnson, Sonya: National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization Ag Advocate Award recipient, S6065 [30JY]
Kelly, Ryan and Rhonda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S6957 [26SE]
Kentucky: tribute to Military Order of the Purple Heart, S3611 [20MY]
Kirkland, Duncan: U.S.S. George H.W. Bush Avenger of the Day award recipient, S6439 [12SE]
Klumb, Cory: Purple Heart recipient, S7614 [29OC]
Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Ed W. Clark High School Science Olympiad team, S5491 [27JN]
Loper, Dick: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductee, S6062 [30JY]
Love, Davis, III: U.S. Golf Association Bob Jones Award recipient, S408 [30JA]
Mankin, Aaron: Rogers County, AR, School Board Wall of Distinction honoree, S466 [4FE]
Marshal, John: 2Not1 Fatherhood and Families, Inc., Community Dad award recipient, S7535 [16OC]
McGowan, Steve: Boy Scouts Silver Buffalo Award recipient, S3836 [23MY]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8290 [19NO]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 71), S9068 [19DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), House amendment, S8709, S8715, S8716, S8740–S8746, S8764 [12DE], S8797 [13DE], S8816, S8817, S8819 [15DE], S8895 [17DE], S8927, S8936, S8957–S8965 [18DE], S8986, S8999, S9000, S9004, S9007–S9010, S9015–S9022, S9036–S9042, S9064–S9068 [19DE], S9092, S9093 [20DE]
——— award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), unanimous-consent request, S9008 [19DE]
Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (S. 993), S3660 [21MY], S3963 [4JN]
Messinger, Blaise: Connecticut Dept. of Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, S6190 [1AU]
Mitchell, Robert: Leadership Tri-County (organization) William Hacker, M.D., Leader of the Year Award recipient, S398 [30JA]
Nuckolls, JW and Thea: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees, S6062 [30JY]
Ohio Academic Resources Network (OARnet): Computerworld Inc., Emerging Technology Award recipient, S3982 [6JN]
O’Rea, Ebony: 2Not1 Fatherhood and Families, Inc., Female Supporter of Fatherhood award recipient, S7535 [16OC]
Palmore, Tara: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Science and Environment Medal and Federal Employee of the Year award recipient, S7413 [11OC]
Panozzo, Mark: Northern Illinois Special Olympics Coach of the Year award recipient, S4574 [18JN]
Panozzo, Michele: Illinois and Northern Illinois Special Olympics Athlete of the Year award recipient, S4574 [18JN]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (S. Con. Res. 9), S1956 [19MR]
Petkovsek, Tony: International Polka Association Hall of Fame inductee, S6008 [29JY]
Pregracke, Chad: Cable News Network (CNN) Heroes honoree, S8451 [21NO]
Presidential Scholars Foundation: tribute to Presidential Scholar honorees, S3951 [4JN]
Pride Foundation: tribute to scholars, S3613 [20MY]
Reed, Joseph V.: American Society of the French Legion of Honor Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, S5796 [18JY]
Rey Rodriguéz, Islena: Di logo Inter-Agencial en Colombia (consortium) Human Rights Defender of the year award recipient, S7570 [28OC]
Rizzo, Shaylee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812 [25FE]
Robinson, Konner: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S587 [11FE]
Romesha, Clinton: Medal of Honor recipient, S514 [7FE]
Ruvo, Larry: Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., Horatio Alger Award recipient, S3090 [6MY]
Salicchi, Ceasar: Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Distinguished Nevadan honoree, S3951 [4JN]
Schrecengost, Anthony: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Nevada, S587 [11FE]
Scire, John A.: University of Nevada, Reno Dean’s Award for Teaching by a Member of the Contingent Faculty recipient, S3253 [8MY]
Scott AFB, IL: Abilene, TX, Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Abilene Trophy recipient, S4053 [10JN]
Segre, Julie: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Science and Environment Medal and Federal Employee of the Year award recipient, S7413 [11OC]
Squier, Ken: National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) Buddy Shuman Award recipient, S208 [23JA]
St. Louis, MO: tribute to Dept. of Justice Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery award recipients, S3753–S3755 [22MY]
Stiller Family Foundation: Association of Fundraising Professionals Most Outstanding Foundation Award recipient, S2955 [24AP]
Topsham, ME: William-Cone Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S7572 [28OC]
Virginia Senate Productivity and Quality Award (organization): tribute, S5491 [27JN]
Wadsworth, Montsdarrat: American Mothers, Inc., Nevada Young Mother of the Year award recipient, S3089 [6MY]
Warner, Mike: 2Not1 Fatherhood and Families, Inc., Father of the Year award recipient, S7535 [16OC]
Wilson, Wayne: Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Citizen Service Before Self finalist, S940 [27FE]
Winston-Salem, NC: Hanes Magnet Middle School recipient of Magnet Schools of America (organization) Dr. Ronald P. Simpson School of Merit Excellence Award, S3612 [20MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), S3629 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (H.R. 324), S5509 [27JN]
Yunus, Muhammad: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S2840 [22AP]
Reports filed
Congressional Award Act Reauthorization: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1348) (S. Rept. 113–109), S6683 [23SE]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 59) (S. Rept. 113–50), S5497 [27JN]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 330) (H. Rept. 113–79), H2773 [17MY]
Stolen Valor Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 113–84), H2802 [20MY]
Statements
Nomination of Karen McKay for ACS CAN Award for ACT Lead of the Year: Tim Freeman, American Cancer Society, E1387 [26SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 20, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus, H997 [6MR]
H. Con. Res. 71, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3304, award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended, H8085 [12DE]
H. Res. 441, concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3304, award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended, H7717–H7894 [12DE]
H.R. 258, Stolen Valor Act, H2779 [20MY]
H.R. 324, award Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II First Special Service Force, H2817 [21MY]
H.R. 330, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, H6853 [29OC]
H.R. 360, 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, H2261 [24AP]
H.R. 3304, award Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended, H6778 [28OC]
S. 309, award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the World War II Civil Air Patrol, S3630 [20MY]
S. 993, award James Megellas the Medal of Honor, S3660 [21MY]
S. 1348, Congressional Award Act reauthorization, S6968 [26SE], H6020 [30SE]
S. 1500, Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act, S6448 [12SE]
S. Con. Res. 9, award Rafael Peralta the Medal of Honor posthumously, S1955 [19MR]
S. Con. Res. 25, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers, S8008 [13NO], H7164 [18NO]
S. Res. 197, award Thomas M. Conway Navy Cross posthumously, S5756 [17JY]
AXIOTIS, ERICA
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E244 [5MR]
AYALA, RONDA BOGANI
Remarks in House
Whipple Warriors (organization): tribute, E1749 [21NO]
AYALDE, LILIANA
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6204 [1AU]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Brazil: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6204 [1AU]
AYCOCK, MIKE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1606 [30OC]
AYERS, BOBBY AND LETA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1873 [16DE]
AYERS, BRUCE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E833 [11JN]
AYOTTE, KELLY (a Senator from New Hampshire)
Addresses
George Washington’s Farewell Address: read by, S793–S797 [25FE]
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3618, S3628 [20MY], S3665 [21MY], S3727 [22MY]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S8853, S8854 [16DE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1797, S1819, S1821 [13MR], S1854, S1871 [14MR], S1894, S1909, S1910 [18MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2038, S2040 [20MR], S2130, S2148, S2171, S2187, S2189, S2190, S2194, S2199, S2226 [21MR], S2304, S2305, S2309, S2352, S2353, S2354, S2362, S2364 [22MR]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2972, S2975, S2978 [24AP], S3053, S3057 [25AP]
Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), S7880 [6NO]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6244 [1AU], S6388 [11SE], S6448 [12SE], S6521 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8058, S8059, S8060, S8064 [14NO], S8104, S8124, S8132 [18NO], S8188, S8202, S8204, S8209, S8211, S8214, S8234, S8242, S8263 [19NO], S8363 [20NO], S8472, S8485 [21NO], S8603 [10DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5976 [25JY], S6080 [30JY]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2752, S2766 [17AP]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4675 [19JN], S4860, S4984 [21JN]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8981, S8982 [18DE]
Transportation Security Administration: provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), S6245, S6257 [1AU]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), S528, S551 [7FE]
Appointments
Conferee: S. Con. Res. 8, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S7560 [16OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (see S. Res. 133), S3256 [8MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 1670), S7927 [7NO]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see S. 886), S3258 [8MY]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see S. 345), S772 [14FE]
Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 29), S400 [30JA]
Armed Forces: require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see S. 470), S1593 [11MR]
Aviation: prohibit closing of air traffic control towers (see S. 687), S2501 [9AP]
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]
Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 287), S7830 [5NO]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S7386 [10OC]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 7), S708 [13FE]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 554), S5969 [25JY]
——— require the President to submit a budget to Congress listing current fiscal year spending levels for proposed programs and separate amounts for proposed spending increases (see S. 1321), S5799 [18JY]
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]
Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 116), S7170 [3OC]
Coast Guard: ensure victims of sexual assault are granted an expedited consideration and determination of a request for transfer away from the geographic location of their alleged assailant (see S. 1050), S3843 [23MY]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 865), S3258 [8MY]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 398), S944 [27FE]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (see S. Res. 225), S6446 [12SE]
Congress: prohibit earmarks (see S. 126), S284 [24JA]
——— require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see S. 1404), S6126 [31JY]
Conservation of energy: facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings (see S. 1191), S4673 [19JN]
——— promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 761), S3533 [15MY]
——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see S. 1392), S6071 [30JY] (see S. 1392), S6129 [31JY]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 109), S214 [23JA]
Courts: reallocate Federal judgeships for the courts of appeals (see S. 699), S7729 [31OC]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 666), S2455 [8AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 632), S2146 [21MR]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see S. 1500), S6446 [12SE]
——— enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces (see S. 871), S3158 [7MY]
——— improve sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (see S. 1775), S8457 [21NO]
——— provide for auditable financial statements (see S. 1510), S6518 [17SE]
——— 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), S7829 [5NO]
Dept. of Education: make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, income-based repayment caps, and cap on Federal loan consolidation rate (see S. 1241), S5498 [27JN]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see S. 153), S285 [24JA]
——— provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers (see S. 955), S5018 [24JN]
Dept. of Justice: provide the Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs authority to establish a prescription drug take-back program for Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 1089), S6520 [17SE]
Dept. of State: rename the Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking as the Bureau To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and provide for an Assistant Sec., to head such Bureau (see S. 1249), S9053 [19DE]
——— require report on designation of Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization (see S. 198), S438 [31JA]
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), S6961 [26SE]
——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see S. 1462), S8001 [13NO]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP]
——— set separate performance measures for motorized and non-motorized safety and allow States to set their own safety targets and to choose the best methods to meet them (see S. 1708), S8049 [14NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure veterans have access to services in at least one departmental full-service hospital or comparable contract services in their State (see S. 49), S43 [22JA]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 539), S5568 [9JY]
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]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S7574 [28OC]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S5969 [25JY]
Employment: provide private sector employees with an opportunity for compensatory time off and a flexible credit hour program to help balance the demands of work and family (see S. 1626), S7674 [30OC]
EPA: repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1195), S7617 [29OC]
FAA: ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (see S. 1072), S5568 [9JY]
Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 191), S438 [31JA]
——— create an expedited procedure to enact GAO recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication (see S. 1231), S5264 [26JN]
——— improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 1360), S6129 [31JY]
——— modify appointment of Inspectors General (see S. 1366), S5968 [25JY]
——— 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]
——— provide transparency, accountability, and limitations of Government-sponsored conferences (see S. 1347), S5840 [23JY]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see S. 1029), S3843 [23MY]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (see S. 994), S8458 [21NO]
——— require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans (see S. 1611), S7673 [30OC]
Federal employees: provide for investigative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see S. 1378), S5969 [25JY]
Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 727), S6328 [10SE]
——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S6328 [10SE]
——— require an empirical impact study on proposed rules relative to the International Basel III agreement on general risk-based capital requirements as they apply to community banks (see S. 731), S3762 [22MY]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 17), S7008 [27SE]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 209), S469 [4FE]
——— require Senate confirmation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Inspector General (see S. 1310), S5708 [16JY]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 218), S2750 [17AP]
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), S6128 [31JY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]
Immigration: authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 169), S401 [30JA]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see S. 1455), S6297 [9SE]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 650), S4586 [18JN]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S9052 [19DE]
——— impose sanctions relative to certain transactions in foreign currencies (see S. 892), S5969 [25JY]
——— 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), S1012 [28FE]
——— support political reform (see S. Res. 154), S4059 [10JN]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S3658 [21MY]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Medicare: improve access to medication therapy management under part D (see S. 557), S6209 [1AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1123), S4058 [10JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see S.J. Res. 2), S214 [23JA]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 124), S214 [23JA]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 689), S3092 [6MY]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 162), S329 [28JA]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 534), S3906 [3JN]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see S. Res. 107), S2897 [23AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 205), S6072 [30JY]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S6754 [24SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 206), S6072 [30JY]
National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 987), S3762 [22MY]
——— maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 987), S7063 [30SE]
NLRB: reform criteria for determining employee units appropriate for purposes of collective bargaining (see S. 1166), S5568 [9JY]
OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see S. 379), S871 [26FE]
OPM: enhance background check system for the granting, denial, or revocation of security clearances or access to classified information of Federal employees or contractors (see S. 1618), S7674 [30OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (see S. 1711), S8049 [14NO]
——— delay implementation (see S. 1490), S6327 [10SE]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1488), S6295 [9SE]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (see S. 1488), S6295 [9SE]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly (see S. 1592), S7953 [12NO]
——— 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), S7928 [7NO]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1798), S8914 [17DE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to individual health insurance mandate (see S. 1188), S6211 [1AU]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see S. 1292), S5842 [23JY]
——— repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 603), S1950 [19MR]
——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see S. 610), S7430 [12OC]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see S. 351), S773 [14FE]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (see S. 1590), S7953 [12NO]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (see S. 540), S1710 [12MR]
Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 1398), S6072 [30JY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see S. 46), S43 [22JA]
——— require that any debt ceiling increase be balanced by equal spending cuts (see S. 43), S43 [22JA]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Science: establish a position of Science Laureate of the U.S. (see S. 899), S3256 [8MY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1690), S8914 [17DE]
Small business: improve coordination of export promotion programs and facilitate export opportunities (see S. 1179), S4585 [18JN]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 313), S8565 [9DE]
Southern New Hampshire University: tribute to men’s soccer team (see S. Res. 326), S9105 [20DE]
States: prohibit Federal bailout of any State (see S. Res. 215), S6208 [1AU]
Strategic Defense Initiative: anniversary (see S. Res. 82), S2026 [20MR]
Syria: impose sanctions and expand existing sanctions (see S. 1714), S8049 [14NO]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S8913 [17DE]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 411), S8845 [16DE]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S6206 [1AU]
——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see S. 1364), S8914 [17DE]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 1183), S4673 [19JN]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 232), S519 [7FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 399), S1011 [28FE]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 1235), S5264 [26JN]
Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see S. Res. 94), S2501 [9AP]
Transportation Security Administration: facilitate air passenger screening of severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 1403), S6126 [31JY]
——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (see S. 1367), S5968 [25JY]
U.N.: provide for an accounting of total U.S. contributions (see S. 988), S3614 [20MY]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1786 [13MR]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 47), S43 [22JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S7574 [28OC]
World Polio Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 270), S7953 [12NO]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3430 [14MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S5265 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 1869), S9051 [19DE]
Budget: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations and require budget estimates to be compared with the prior year’s level (see S. 185), S400 [30JA]
——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and freeze pay for Members of Congress when there is a Federal deficit (see S. 263), S520 [7FE]
——— replace current fiscal year sequestration (see S. 18), S943 [27FE]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see S. 184), S400 [30JA]
Dept. of Defense: limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (see S. 1764), S8457 [21NO]
——— rescind amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see S. 680), S2501 [9AP]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see S. 1891), S9105 [20DE]
——— reauthorize the State Infrastructure Bank program (see S. 1553), S6960 [26SE]
ERISA: modify definition of fiduciary to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans (see S. 273), S589 [11FE]
FCC: provide for equitable distribution of Universal Service funds to rural States (see S. 1766), S8457 [21NO]
Federal employees: eliminate pay adjustments for persons holding senior positions in the Federal Government and prevent pay adjustments for Members of Congress in any year with a budget deficit (see S. 30), S42 [22JA]
Fish and fishing: permit eligible fishermen to approve certain limited access privilege programs (see S. 221), S469 [4FE]
Foreign policy: prohibit contracting with enemies of the U.S. (see S. 675), S2501 [9AP]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S6126 [31JY]
New Hampshire: anniversary of the loss of the State symbol, the Old Man of the Mountain (see S. Res. 127), S3030 [25AP]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S6207 [1AU]
Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 31), S42 [22JA]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S3091 [6MY]
Transportation Security Administration: implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (see S. 1893), S9105 [20DE]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Education: reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 1003), motion to proceed, S3949 [4JN], S3977 [6JN]
E-Mails
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation impact on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S7849–S7851 [6NO], S7982, S7983 [13NO]
Remarks
al-Libi, Abu Anas: tribute to U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials’ efforts leading to arrest and prosecution, S7488 [15OC]
Appropriations: making continuing, S7510, S7511 [16OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendment, S8893 [17DE], S8939, S8952, S8953 [18DE], S9087 [20DE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7131 [2OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), motion to proceed, S6867 [24SE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1915, S1930 [19MR], S1970, S1972, S2027 [20MR]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), unanimous-consent request, S1880 [18MR], S1972 [20MR]
Armed Forces: working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S8893 [17DE], S8939, S8952, S8953 [18DE], S9087 [20DE]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), motion to proceed, S973 [28FE]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), unanimous-consent request, S970 [28FE]
——— prohibit consideration of budget resolution that includes revenue increases while the civilian unemployment rate is above a certain level, S2252 [22MR]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), motion to proceed, S973 [28FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S8893 [17DE], S8939, S8952, S8953 [18DE], S9087 [20DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2101, S2127 [21MR], S2252, S2274, S2277, S2306 [22MR]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S2101 [21MR], S2274, S2277 [22MR]
——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), motion to proceed, S2830 [22AP], S2879 [23AP]
——— exempt businesses with less than certain amount of online sales from requirement to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S2881 [23AP], S8939 [18DE]
Capitol Police: tribute, S7176 [4OC]
Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), S7847 [6NO]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, S7510, S7511 [16OC]
Cornish, NH: anniversary, S4520• [17JN]
Dept. of Defense: allow transfer of certain individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S., but clarify that detainees do not gain any additional legal rights and can not be released in the U.S., S8164, S8166, S8167, S8179 [19NO]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8147, S8164, S8166, S8167, S8177, S8179 [19NO], S8320, S8336, S8337, S8345 [20NO]
——— clarify policies on detention and interrogation of suspected terrorists, S7488, S7490 [15OC]
——— develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process and provide for recruitment of women in the Afghan National Security Forces, S8345 [20NO]
——— enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces (S. 871), S3163 [7MY]
——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, S8147 [19NO], S8320, S8336, S8337 [20NO]
——— Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, S1880 [18MR], S1915, S1930 [19MR], S1970, S1972 [20MR], S2306 [22MR]
——— 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, S8320, S8336, S8337 [20NO]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the U.S. or Yemen, and for upgrading U.S. facilities to house detainees, S8164, S8166, S8167, S8177 [19NO]
Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (S. 1238), motion to proceed, S5597 [10JY]
——— make Federal student loans more affordable by allowing for adjustable-rate loans, income-based repayment caps, and cap on Federal loan consolidation rate (S. 1241), S5597 [10JY]
Dept. of Justice: decision not to hold suspect in Boston Marathon bombings as an enemy combatant, S2870, S2871 [23AP]
——— decision to prosecute individuals involved in the 9/11 terrorist attacks in Federal court in New York, NY, S1674–S1676 [12MR]
Employment: prevent government from penalizing religious employers that are exempt from prohibitions on employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, S7847 [6NO]
FAA: contract control tower program funding, S1916 [19MR], S1972 [20MR]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7131 [2OC], S7176 [4OC], S7298 [8OC], S7510, S7511 [16OC]
Hampton, NH: anniversary, S6064• [30JY]
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, S4750 [20JN]
——— reform (S. 744), S4750 [20JN]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (H.R. 2775), S7510, S7511 [16OC]
Iran: support full implementation of U.S. and international sanctions on Iran and urge the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation (S. Res. 65), S3738 [22MY]
Lisbon, NH: anniversary, S6064• [30JY]
Newington, NH: anniversary, S6374• [11SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate, S6868 [24SE]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, S6868 [24SE]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S7176 [4OC], S7849–S7852 [6NO], S7982 [13NO], S8018 [14NO]
——— impact on job creation and hiring, S6867 [24SE], S7851 [6NO]
——— implementation, S7131 [2OC], S7298 [8OC]
——— prohibit funding to implement, S6867 [24SE]
——— repeal, S8018 [14NO]
Plymouth, NH: anniversary, S2956• [24AP]
Public debt: ceiling, S7510, S7511 [16OC]
Sandwich, NH: anniversary, S6192• [1AU]
Senate: legislative procedure, S974 [28FE]
Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S2127 [21MR], S7299 [8OC]
Thornton, NH: anniversary, S6513• [17SE]
Warren, NH: anniversary, S2957• [24AP]
Woodstock, NH: anniversary, S5261• [26JN]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S8346 [20NO]
Tributes
Alexander, M. James, Jr., S941• [27FE]
Baiocchetti, Vinnie, S517• [7FE]
Burton, Raymond S., S7612• [29OC]
Delaney, Michael, S2682• [16AP]
Dube, Evan, S3323• [9MY]
Emery, Paul E., S6593• [18SE]
Giaccone, Nicholas, S8453• [21NO]
Haverhill, NH: anniversary, S3612• [20MY]
Matheson, Sandra, S7572 [28OC]
Mikulski, Senator, S974 [28FE]
Satterfield, Bernard, S3090• [6MY]
AYOUB, AMY
Appointments
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities, S1274 [7MR]
AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H6997 [12NO]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 284), H4143 [27JN]
Remarks in House
Democracy: efforts, E192 [26FE]
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H7258 [20NO]
——— support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (H. Res. 402), E1662 [14NO], E1692 [18NO]
——— tribute to Eastern Partnership, E1339 [18SE]
Independence: anniversary, E682 [16MY], E719 [22MY], E727, E736 [23MY], E789 [4JN]
Nagorno-Karabakh: allocation of foreign aid, E537 [24AP]
——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E211, E224 [28FE], E242 [5MR]
——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E261 [11MR]
——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E96 [5FE], E106 [6FE], E176, E179, E180 [25FE], E193 [26FE], E198 [27FE], E552 [25AP]
——— anniversary of independence, H956 [5MR], E244 [5MR]
——— resolution of dispute, E280 [13MR]
——— tribute to citizens, E242 [5MR]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E998 [28JN]
Russia: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E44 [22JA], E50 [23JA], E87 [4FE], E112 [6FE], E552 [25AP]
Space policy: tribute to launch of first satellite, E133 [13FE]
Remarks in Senate
Aliyev, Ilham: tribute to reelection as President of Azerbaijan, S7668 [30OC]
AZORSKY, GARY L.
Letters
Nomination of Thomas E. Perez to be Sec. of Labor, S3237 [8MY]
BA, AL-HOUSSEYNOU
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see S. 79), S213 [23JA]
BABE RUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE, INC.
Remarks in House
Lawrenceburg, TN: tribute to Babe Ruth Baseball League 13-year-old team, E1545 [22OC]
BABER, BETH ANNE
Letters
Kids First Research Act, H7662 [11DE]
BACA, JOHN P.
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5628 [18SE]
BACHARACH, ROBERT E.
Remarks in Senate
Courts: confirmation as circuit judge, S805 [25FE]
——— nomination to be circuit judge, S674 [13FE], S799, S803–S805 [25FE]
——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S754 [14FE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S519 [7FE]
BACHMANN, MICHELE (a Representative from Minnesota)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3543, H3544 [13JN]
Appointments
Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H419 [8FE]
Articles and editorials
What Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants Will Cost America, Jim DeMint and Robert Rector, Washington (DC) Post, H5048 [24JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 1122), H1993 [12AP]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H5089 [25JY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2913 [22MY]
——— require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 3601), H7354 [21NO]
Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan (see H. Res. 86), H701 [27FE]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2224), H8126 [19DE]
Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 62), H5590 [17SE]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H4145 [27JN]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H984 [5MR]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7312 [20NO]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 3323), H6768 [23OC]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H5349 [1AU]
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 H.R. 360), H1322 [6MR]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H4145 [27JN]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H1861 [9AP]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1859 [9AP]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H224 [22JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H1569 [18MR]
——— modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H5548 [12SE]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]
Denali Commission: terminate (see H.R. 3589), H7508 [4DE]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H6412 [8OC]
——— 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 (see H.R. 2016), H4726 [18JY]
——— provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 1971), H2656 [15MY]
——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see H.R. 1864), H2656 [15MY]
——— review the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (see H.R. 2076), H2838 [21MY]
Dept. of HHS: award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see H.R. 718), H3288 [11JN]
——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 3062), H5399 [2AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: permit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognition of a State court order amending an internationally adopted child’s birth date or name (see H.R. 3386), H8112 [12DE]
——— submit annual report to Congress on immigration policy directives to ensure that such directives are subject to rulemaking process (see H.R. 3611), H7354 [21NO]
Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions (see H.R. 3103), H5803 [20SE]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 301), H372 [5FE]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into agreements with States to allow continued operation of certain facilities and programs which would cease operating during a Federal Government shutdown (see H.R. 3311), H7053 [13NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H4370 [10JY]
——— require the Inspector General for Tax Administration to audit the IRS (see H.R. 2389), H3929 [19JN]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H7447 [3DE]
——— prohibit funding to State or local governments to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H.R. 1861), H5476 [10SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship programs using certain educational assistance (see H.R. 3384), H6999 [12NO]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H1331 [11MR]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a prize program to award a prize and contract for the development of a fully-integrated electronic health records program (see H.R. 2055), H4081 [26JN]
Doherty, Glen: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 325), H5345 [1AU]
Edward J. Devitt U.S. Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN: designate (see H.R. 2251), H3095 [4JN]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H1959 [11AP]
EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 1422), H4145 [27JN]
FAA: modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H2067 [16AP]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H3759 [18JN]
——— constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 51), H5404 [2AU]
——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see H.R. 3133), H5765 [19SE]
FCC: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 176), H1359 [12MR]
FDA: exempt certain user fees from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2725), H7053 [13NO]
——— prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or publicity against the use of a food or beverage lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 1572), H5435 [9SE]
Federal agencies and departments: clarify guidelines for including certain property on the National Register or as a National Historic Landmark relative to objections by agency heads based on national security (see H.R. 3687), H7627 [10DE]
——— include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6829 [28OC]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H2485 [7MY]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see H.R. 2122), H4309 [9JY]
——— repeal prohibition on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 2478), H7111 [14NO]
——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 309), H4214 [8JY]
——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1072), H2535 [8MY]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H7188 [18NO]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H2025 [15AP]
FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 1174), H1426 [14MR]
——— provide consumers with a free annual disclosure of information the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains on them (see H.R. 3183), H6644 [16OC]
——— repeal Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and deposit existing funds into the Treasury (see H.R. 3389), H7112 [14NO]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H86 [14JA]
——— require Senate confirmation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Inspector General (see H.R. 3770), H8109 [12DE]
——— set rate of pay for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees in accordance with the General Schedule (see H.R. 2385), H3929 [19JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H5922 [27SE]
——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3116), H5656 [18SE]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H1550 [15MR]
——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2300), H3358 [12JN]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H2656 [15MY]
——— repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 2300), H3358 [12JN] (see H.R. 3121), H5922 [27SE]
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), H3289 [11JN]
——— impeach (see H. Res. 411), H7110 [14NO]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H8109 [12DE]
Housing: protect American taxpayers and homeowners by creating a sustainable housing finance system (see H.R. 2767), H5834 [25SE]
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]
——— provide for operational control of the international border of the U.S. (see H.R. 2220), H3216 [5JN]
——— require certification by the four Southern border States that the borders are secure before a House of Representatives vote on any immigration reform legislation (see H. Res. 330), H5399 [2AU]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5263 [31JY]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H3355 [12JN]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H7188 [18NO]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H2803 [20MY]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program (see H.R. 3292), H6902 [29OC]
Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H3217 [5JN]
IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 1950), H2656 [15MY]
——— prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R. 1993), H2775 [17MY]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1395 [13MR]
——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system and authorize cooperation on the David’s Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 2717), H4858 [22JY]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1322 [6MR]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H980 [5MR] (see H.R. 3485), H7109 [14NO]
Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mankato, MN: designate (see H.R. 3682), H7607 [9DE]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
Medicare: eliminate 3-day prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services in qualified skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3531), H7628 [10DE]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H6770 [23OC]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H2027 [15AP]
——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1428), H7357 [21NO]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H7357 [21NO]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 761), H1360 [12MR]
Minnesota Lynx (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 389), H6769 [23OC]
Monuments and memorials: ensure that memorials commemorating the service of the U.S. Armed Forces may contain religious symbols (see H.R. 1497), H2485 [7MY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1064), H1355 [12MR] (see H.R. 1155), H1425 [14MR]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H7507 [4DE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 203), H2484 [7MY]
Oaths: require congressional approval prior to changes in oaths for military enlistment, civil service or uniformed services appointments, and appointment as a cadet or midshipman at military service academy (see H.R. 3416), H7053 [13NO]
Palestinians: restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 1337), H7052 [13NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6957 [30OC]
——— deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H2656 [15MY]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5404 [2AU] (see H.J. Res. 62), H5590 [17SE]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly (see H.R. 3359), H6903 [29OC]
——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3406), H6952 [30OC]
——— ensure that personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is secured with proper privacy and data security safeguards (see H.R. 3299), H7608 [9DE]
——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 153), H1992 [12AP]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce certain provisions (see H. Res. 425), H8113 [12DE]
——— make the individual health insurance mandate voluntary (see H.R. 3348), H6957 [30OC]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H5655 [18SE]
——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 3541), H7508 [4DE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4483 [11JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 2300), H3358 [12JN] (see H.R. 3121), H5922 [27SE]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2604 [14MY]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H8112 [12DE]
——— repeal provisions relative to premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 1908), H3760 [18JN]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1837 [25MR]
Power resources: achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land (see H.R. 2511), H4078 [26JN]
Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications (see H.R. 1847), H2605 [14MY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H1568 [18MR]
——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 360), H5883 [26SE]
Rural areas: recognize that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities (see H. Res. 356), H7053 [13NO]
Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 250), H7053 [13NO]
——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2943), H5343 [1AU]
SEC: improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see H.R. 1062), H1355 [12MR]
——— prohibit from issuing rules requiring the disclosure of an issuer’s expenditures for political activities (see H.R. 1626), H2300 [24AP]
Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 3482), H7109 [14NO]
Senate: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 431), H7566 [5DE]
Small business: provide with a grace period for any regulatory violation (see H.R. 746), H593 [15FE]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2745), H4725 [18JY]
——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H5655 [18SE]
Space policy: streamline process of commercial space launch licensing and establish demonstration projects involving use of experimental aircraft in support of commercial space launch activities (see H.R. 3038), H7053 [13NO]
Syria: restrict funds relative to escalating U.S. military involvement in Syria (see H.R. 2494), H4037 [25JN]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1317), H1861 [9AP]
——— clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 2778), H4856 [22JY]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H500 [13FE]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H4039 [25JN]
——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 207), H52 [4JA]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H6676 [22OC]
——— permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 127), H3688 [17JN]
——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see H.R. 3479), H7508 [4DE]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H6493 [10OC]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H1829 [21MR]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H5090 [25JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H5262 [31JY]
——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 582), H432 [8FE]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H278 [23JA]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H6643 [16OC]
Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3486), H7253 [19NO]
Transportation Security Administration: delay implementation of changes to the prohibited items list that do not enhance the protection of passengers (see H. Res. 156), H2249 [23AP]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: lead a multiagency effort to slow the spread of Asian carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries (see H.R. 358), H278 [23JA]
Unemployment: include discouraged and marginally attached workers in official measure of national unemployment (see H.R. 484), H342 [4FE]
Veterans: ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see H.R. 1796), H2536 [8MY]
Voting: permit States to require voter registration applicants who use the Federal mail voter registration application form to provide additional information as a condition of acceptance of the form (see H.R. 2409), H4599 [17JY]
Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 3637), H7445 [3DE]
Woods, Tyrone: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Res. 325), H5345 [1AU]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H1322 [6MR]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1549 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 42), H28 [3JA]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H2911 [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 1788), H2391 [26AP]
Flags: require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (see H.R. 2091), H2910 [22MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H29 [3JA]
Medicaid: require independent audits and actuarial services under managed care programs (see H.R. 162), H51 [4JA]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 409), H7051 [13NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 409), H7051 [13NO]
Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (see H.R. 43), H28 [3JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 45), H29 [3JA]
Russia: disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see H. Res. 24), H85 [14JA]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal (see H.R. 46), H29 [3JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: prohibit increases in fees for military health care (H.R. 42), H34 [3JA]
Dept. of the Interior: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (H.R. 1788), H2394 [26AP]
Flags: require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (H.R. 2091), H2912 [22MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H34 [3JA]
Medicaid: require independent audits and actuarial services under managed care programs (H.R. 162), H53 [4JA]
Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (H.R. 43), H34 [3JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 45), H34 [3JA]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: repeal (H.R. 46), H34 [3JA]
Remarks
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H3732 [18JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), H5864 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6442 [9OC]
Borgert Products, Inc.: anniversary, E1379• [26SE]
Budget: deficit, H4591 [17JY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H2812 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3544 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H5016, H5017, H5024 [24JY]
——— recall of civilian furloughed employees, H6279 [4OC]
Dept. of Transportation: provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (H.R. 1765), H2369 [26AP]
Economy: impact of illegal aliens, H4205 [8JY]
——— importance of job creation, H4200 [8JY]
——— national objectives priority assignments, H4591 [17JY]
Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, H2328 [25AP]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6279 [4OC], H6442 [9OC]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3121), H5901 [27SE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 3121), H5901 [27SE]
——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2687, H2701 [16MY]
——— repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), consideration (H. Res. 215), H2673 [16MY]
Heritage Foundation: release of ‘‘Fiscal Cost of Unlawful Immigrants and Amnesty to the U.S. Taxpayer’’ report, H4209 [8JY]
Immigration: fulfillment of conditions under which amnesty would be granted to illegal aliens, H4201, H4202, H4203 [8JY]
——— impact that granting amnesty to illegal aliens has on employment, H4594 [17JY]
——— reform, H4509, H4511 [16JY]
——— reform (S. 744), H4201, H4202, H4203, H4205, H4209 [8JY], H4594 [17JY], H5044, H5045, H5046, H5047, H5048 [24JY]
Iran: oppose development of nuclear weapons and possession of enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and provide relief from sanctions only upon complete abandonment of nuclear weapons program, H7037 [13NO], H7497 [4DE]
Israel: U.S. policy, H7036 [13NO]
Mayer Lumber Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1377• [26SE]
Minnesota: tribute to Certificate of Congressional Merit recipients, E691• [17MY]
Muslim Brotherhood (organization): infiltration of U.S. Government, H5879 [26SE]
National Day of Prayer: observance, E484• [17AP]
National Foster Care Month: observance, H2812 [21MY]
National Park Service: call for removal of barricades around open, outdoor memorials during Government shutdown, H6442 [9OC]
National security: improve border security, H4203 [8JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (H.R. 2809), H5899, H5900, H5901, H5902, H5905, H5906, H5909 [27SE]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1805, H1806, H1809, H1810 [21MR]
——— impact on job creation and hiring, H4201 [8JY]
——— implementation, H5898 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement, H5864 [26SE]
——— repeal, H1805, H1806, H1809, H1810 [21MR]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2687, H2701 [16MY]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), consideration (H. Res. 215), H2673 [16MY]
——— repeal (H.R. 3121), H5901 [27SE]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E418• [10AP]
Privacy: prohibit funding to any U.S. agency, including the National Security Agency, to collect records that pertain to persons not subject to an investigation, H5024 [24JY]
Public debt: ceiling, H4591 [17JY]
Sartell, MN: anniversary of Sartell Verso Paper Mill fire, E745• [23MY]
St. Cloud State University: tribute to men’s hockey team, H1872 [10AP]
Supreme Court: decision in U.S. v. Windsor relative to constitutionality of Defense of Marriage Act definition of marriage as only being between one man and one woman, H4167 [28JN]
Syria: prohibit funding to escalate U.S. military involvement in Syria, H5016, H5017 [24JY]
Votes: correction, E821• [6JN], E1810• [9DE]
——— position on missed, H2055• [16AP], H2105• [17AP], H2144• [18AP], H6514• [11OC], E345• [20MR], E1208• [2AU]
Zimmerman, George: jury decision in Trayvon Martin shooting case, H4505 [16JY]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, H1536 [15MR]
Tributes
Flynn, Vince, H4095 [27JN]
Grams, Rod, H6474 [10OC]
Toronto, Simeon, E1378• [26SE]
BACHMEIER, ERIKA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6110 [31JY]
BACHTELL, JACK (YOGI)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E926 [20JN]
BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3922 [19JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Aaron, Henry L.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3186), H5882 [26SE]
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H5403 [2AU]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H7153 [15NO]
Armed Forces: require continuation of tuition assistance programs for members for the remainder of the fiscal year (see H.R. 1265), H1721 [20MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H32 [3JA]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 684), H1430 [14MR]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H5435 [9SE]
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 H.R. 360), H278 [23JA]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1547 [15MR]
Consumers: preclude law firms and licensed attorneys from the definition of a debt collector when taking certain actions (see H.R. 2892), H5260 [31JY]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 61, 217), H86 [14JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 1149), H1425 [14MR]
Correctional institutions: improve effectiveness and efficiency of Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction (see H.R. 2656), H5803 [20SE]
Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences (see H.R. 1695), H5834 [25SE]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H1356 [12MR] (see H.R. 3211), H6011 [28SE]
——— modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H5435 [9SE]
——— provide for removal of default information from a borrower’s credit report with respect to certain rehabilitated education loans (see H.R. 2561), H4143 [27JN]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see H.R. 258), H168 [15JA]
——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H7111 [14NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: amend maximum enrollment and eligible land in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 349), H222 [22JA]
——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 979), H2719 [16MY]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H2571 [9MY]
——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 2052), H3760 [18JN]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
——— provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 1971), H2804 [20MY]
Dept. of Education: establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1437), H4598 [17JY]
Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 973), H982 [5MR]
——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2058), H5884 [26SE]
——— improve and enhance research and treatments of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (see H.R. 2607), H6103 [1OC]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H5476 [10SE]
——— prohibit replacement of existing coding system for disease and diagnosis classifications in implementing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards (see H.R. 1701), H3990 [20JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H369 [5FE]
Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H7357 [21NO]
——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions (see H.R. 3103), H5803 [20SE]
Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see H.R. 1151), H2575 [13MY]
——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (see H.R. 301), H5089 [25JY]
——— prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H5589 [17SE]
Dept. of the Interior: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 1788), H2391 [26AP]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H344 [4FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H4145 [27JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 183), H5589 [17SE]
——— convey a parcel of land in Tuskegee, AL, to Tuskegee University (see H.R. 1612), H2124 [17AP]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H28 [3JA]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7688 [11DE]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H6951 [30OC]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H1911 [10AP]
——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 1772), H3357 [12JN]
EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 322), H176 [18JA]
——— exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2026), H4040 [25JN]
Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 1001), H1958 [11AP] (see H.R. 3179), H5832 [25SE]
Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 2641), H4369 [10JY]
——— include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6957 [30OC]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see H.R. 2122), H2952 [23MY]
Federal aid programs: prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance (see H.R. 1502), H2027 [15AP]
FEMA: require a study of voluntary community-based flood insurance options and how such options could be incorporated into the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 1035), H1327 [7MR]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H2397 [26AP]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H3760 [18JN]
——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 749), H1331 [11MR]
——— revise certain regulations governing financial assistance for swaps entities (see H.R. 992), H2067 [16AP]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 3036), H5398 [2AU]
Fish and fishing: develop a fishery management plan for Gulf of Mexico red snapper (see H.R. 3099), H5803 [20SE]
——— provide that certain States have exclusive fishery management authority over reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico in waters that, on average, are 20 fathoms or less in depth (see H.R. 1219), H1993 [12AP]
Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 1440), H1857 [9AP]
FRS: provide consumers with a free annual disclosure of information the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains on them (see H.R. 3183), H5832 [25SE]
——— repeal Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund and deposit existing funds into the Treasury (see H.R. 3389), H6951 [30OC]
Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 1493), H1955 [11AP]
Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H2245 [23AP]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H6493 [10OC]
Housing: protect American taxpayers and homeowners by creating a sustainable housing finance system (see H.R. 2767), H5834 [25SE]
Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership in addressing the challenge of global maternal and child malnutrition (see H. Res. 254), H5404 [2AU]
Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 1773), H2913 [22MY]
——— enhance competitiveness through encouragement of high-skilled immigration (see H.R. 2131), H2952 [23MY]
Investments: provide a registration exemption for private equity fund advisers (see H.R. 1105), H5348 [1AU]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H1909 [10AP]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H984 [5MR]
Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H5513 [11SE]
Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H2027 [15AP]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1322 [6MR]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H980 [5MR]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H5404 [2AU]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]
Medicare: apply budget neutrality on a State-specific basis in the calculation of hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas (see H.R. 2053), H4081 [26JN]
——— 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 H.R. 1179), H3990 [20JN]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H4827 [19JY]
——— permit certain providers licensed in a State to provide telemedicine services to certain beneficiaries in a different State (see H.R. 3077), H5834 [25SE]
——— prevent abusive billing of ancillary services (see H.R. 2914), H5803 [20SE]
——— prevent abusive billing of ancillary services, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2914), H5885 [26SE]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H5175 [30JY]
——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1325), H1821 [21MR] (see H.R. 1428), H1856 [9AP]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H5548 [12SE]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H2604 [14MY]
Members of Congress: support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered U.S. flags (see H. Res. 261), H3591 [13JN]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H7188 [18NO]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 262), H455 [12FE]
NASA: making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 94), H6604 [15OC]
——— provide for termination liability costs for certain projects (see H.R. 3625), H7508 [4DE]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1064), H1355 [12MR] (see H.R. 1155), H1425 [14MR]
National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 719), H3216 [5JN]
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 1526), H5476 [10SE]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H1550 [15MR]
National security: ensure the effectiveness of the U.S. missile defense system (see H.R. 1128), H2719 [16MY]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 1724), H2485 [7MY] (see H.R. 2019), H2716 [16MY]
——— reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (see H.R. 594), H629 [25FE]
NLRB: reform criteria for determining employee units appropriate for purposes of collective bargaining (see H.R. 2347), H3590 [13JN]
OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (see H.R. 2804), H5049 [24JY]
Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H371 [5FE]
Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (see H.R. 3309), H6767 [23OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6957 [30OC]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2667), H4488 [15JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2668), H4524 [16JY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3685), H7627 [10DE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H4173 [28JN]
——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 3541), H7312 [20NO]
——— provide temporary exemption from individual health insurance mandate for persons whose employer-sponsored health insurance coverage is terminated for the coming plan year (see H.R. 3376), H6901 [29OC]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2535 [8MY]
——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 1248), H7253 [19NO]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H1720 [20MR]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 935), H2535 [8MY]
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: prohibit from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or the use of different auditors on a rotating basis (see H.R. 1564), H4214 [8JY]
Public debt: increase debt ceiling by a certain amount upon adoption by Congress of a balanced budget constitutional amendment and by an additional amount upon ratification by the States (see H.R. 371), H279 [23JA] (see H.R. 443), H315 [1FE]
Russia: disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see H. Res. 24), H950 [4MR]
SEC: improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see H.R. 1062), H2575 [13MY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3465), H7050 [13NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1526), H5476 [10SE]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H5348 [1AU]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H8113 [12DE]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H4598 [17JY]
Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H5476 [10SE]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H5175 [30JY]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1317), H2485 [7MY]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H500 [13FE]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H629 [25FE]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H5546 [12SE]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 2807), H5049 [24JY]
——— promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and services (see H.R. 3724), H8107 [12DE]
——— provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1293), H1718 [20MR]
——— provide a tax credit for owning certain disaster resilient property (see H.R. 2241), H5834 [25SE]
——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to agricultural research organizations (see H.R. 2671), H5404 [2AU]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H2913 [22MY]
——— regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 2992), H5396 [2AU]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H4524 [16JY]
——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 147), H32 [3JA]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H278 [23JA]
Terrorism: require all foreign terrorists who attack the U.S. be considered enemy combatants to be tried by military tribunals instead of civilian courts (see H.R. 1081), H1356 [12MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H1860 [9AP]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H550 [14FE] (see H.R. 333), H504 [13FE]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H3592 [13JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1549 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Credit: permit a transitional period for completion of requirements for qualified registered mortgage loan originators (see H.R. 2379), H3652 [14JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H2911 [22MY]
FRS: replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission (see H.R. 2446), H3988 [20JN]
Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (see H.R. 2542), H4142 [27JN]
Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration, Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment, and the Tuskegee Airmen for receiving the National Veteran Award (see H. Res. 395), H6954 [30OC]
Constitutional authority statements
Credit: permit a transitional period for completion of requirements for qualified registered mortgage loan originators (H.R. 2379), H3654 [14JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 47), H2913 [22MY]
FRS: replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission (H.R. 2446), H3989 [20JN]
Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (H.R. 2542), H4144 [27JN]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture convening of a small business review panel to consider the economic impact of regulations on small businesses: Susan Eckerly, National Federation of Independent Business, H3922 [19JN]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3914, H3922 [19JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H8083 [12DE]
Bankruptcy: require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), H7018 [13NO]
Birmingham, AL: anniversary of DAR Old Elyton chapter, E1307• [12SE]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, H8083 [12DE]
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 (H.R. 360), H226 [23JA], H2261, H2266, H2267• [24AP]
——— tribute to those who investigated and prosecuted the perpetrators of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, H2267• [24AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit addition of ‘‘natural stone’’ to list of commodity products that can petition for a promotion and research order issuance, H3914 [19JN]
——— require a small business review panel to consider the economic impact of regulations on small businesses, H3922 [19JN]
Dept. of Commerce: restrict access to personal information of deceased individuals in the SSA Death Master File, H8083 [12DE]
Economy: impact of depreciation of the U.S. dollar, H6621 [16OC]
FDA: urge approval of drug to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, H5078 [25JY], E1223• [2AU]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 367), H5309 [1AU]
House of Representatives: appreciation for tributes, H2264 [24AP]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (H.R. 2775), Senate amendments, H6621 [16OC]
Lakeshore Foundation: tribute to National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Association Tournament, E849• [12JN]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: specify size of the precious-metal blanks that will be used in production of commemorative coins (H.R. 1071), H2260 [24AP]
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency: anniversary, E117• [8FE]
Public debt: ceiling, H6621 [16OC]
Vestivia Hills, AL: tribute to Vestivia Hills High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E545• [25AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H2264, H2266, H2267 [24AP]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, H1536 [15MR]
Tributes
Bennett, Betty J. Robinson, E1800• [5DE]
Bonner, Representative, E1240• [2AU]
Cooper, JDanny, E35• [15JA]
Kreitlein, Bill, E1860• [12DE]
Tryon, Warren, E696• [17MY]
Williams, Donna, E1846• [12DE]
BACKEUS, MATT
Remarks in House
Duckworth, Representative: tribute to members of helicopter crew involved in personal rescue while serving in Iraq, H6979 [12NO]
BACON, ROB
Remarks in House
Iowa: tribute to American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E597 [6MY]
BACON, TYREE
Remarks in House
National Police Defense Foundation: tribute to award recipients, E556 [25AP]
BADEN, PA
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1217 [2AU]
BAER, DANIEL B.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5839 [23JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5839 [23JY]
BAERTLEIN, BILL
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5727 [19SE]
BAGDAD, FL
Remarks in House
Bagdad Volunteer Fire Dept.: anniversary, E1850 [12DE]
BAGLEY, ELIZABETH FRAWLEY
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8048 [14NO]
BAGUE, IRELA
Remarks in House
Miami, FL: tribute to American Cancer Society Strides Against Breast Cancer walk participants, H6979 [12NO]
BAHADURI, MALALAI
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of State: tribute to International Women of Courage Award recipients, S1704 [12MR]
BAHAMAS, COMMONWEALTH OF THE
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H4097, H4104 [27JN]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4055 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1613), H2156 [18AP]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
Independence: anniversary (see H. Res. 397), H6954 [30OC]
Letters
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4103 [27JN]
——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4103 [27JN]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4103 [27JN]
Motions
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H4106 [27JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H3968 [20JN], H4000, H4001 [25JN], H4064 [26JN], H4094, H4096–H4108, H4115 [27JN], H4318 [10JY], E1005 [28JN]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049–H4057 [26JN]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), motion to recommit, H4106 [27JN]
Independence: anniversary (H. Res. 397), E1615 [30OC]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf, S8898 [17DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1613) (H. Rept. 113–101), H3250 [6JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act, H4049 [26JN]
H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act, H4097 [27JN]
BAHRAIN, KINGDOM OF
Remarks in House
Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, H2055 [16AP], H4842 [22JY], H4990 [24JY]
Human rights: violations, H515 [14FE], E160 [14FE], E171 [15FE]
Public demonstrations: anniversary of protests, H515 [14FE], E160 [14FE], E171 [15FE]
Remarks in Senate
Durbin, Senator: report on trip to Uganda, Djibouti, and Bahrain, S833–S835 [26FE]
Human rights: violations, S765 [14FE]
Public demonstrations: anniversary of protests, S765 [14FE]
BAILEY, DOUGLAS L.
Articles and editorials
Doug Bailey, G.O.P. Political Consultant, Dies at 79, S4502 [17JN]
Remembering Doug Bailey, S4502 [17JN]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4501 [17JN]
BAILEY, GARY
Letters
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation impact on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7092 [14NO]
BAILEY, JIM C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E373 [25MR]
BAILEY, STACEY S.
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Fire and Rescue and EMS Award recipients, E1257 [9SE]
BAILEY, VERNA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E709 [21MY]
BAIOCCHETTI, VINNIE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S517 [7FE]
BAITINTER, THOMAS
Remarks in House
Dept. of Justice: tribute to Congressional Badge of Bravery recipients, E745 [23MY]
BAKEMAN, HOWARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1080 [17JY]
BAKER, ELAINE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E993 [28JN]
BAKER, FL
Remarks in House
Burlison, Stacy: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1368 [25SE]
BAKER, GEORGE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1487 [11OC]
BAKER, JAMES K.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1174 [31JY], E1217 [2AU]
BAKER, JEFFREY
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2810 [21MY]
BAKER, JOHN F., JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1343 [19SE]
BAKER, LORAN L., JR. (BUTCH)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1316 [6MR], E213 [28FE], E289 [13MR]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1947 [19MR]
BAKER, MABEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E593 [6MY]
BAKER, SEAN
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E805 [5JN]
BAKER, WARREN J.
Remarks in House
California Polytechnic State University: dedication of Warren J. Baker Center for Science and Mathematics, E1599 [30OC]
BAKER AND O’BRIEN, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E83 [4FE]
BAKER CITY, OR
Remarks in House
Oregon Cattleman’s Association: anniversary, E917 [19JN]
BAKER COUNTY, OR
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Mark E. Bennett, Baker County, OR, Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]
BALANCED BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 522), H410 [6FE]
BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT
Amendments
Budget: replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), S1036 [28FE]
Articles and editorials
Chief Justice Roberts—Sequester Cuts Hitting Federal Judiciary ‘‘Hard’’, S5520 [8JY]
Citing Cuts, Lawyers Seek Relief in Terrorism Case, S2646 [15AP]
Public Defenders Offices Shouldn’t Suffer Under Sequestration, S2916 [24AP]
Sequestration Budget Cuts Would Be Across-the-Board in Houston, County, H5784 [20SE]
Bills and resolutions
Budget: cancel sequester for security-related functions through offsets by reducing Medicare payments, agricultural subsidies, and Federal retirement, and applying the chained consumer price index (see H.R. 3639), H7445 [3DE]
——— cancel the sequester for the revised security category and provide for a revised spending plan for the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 804), H626 [25FE]
——— eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations and require budget estimates to be compared with the prior year’s level (see S. 185), S400 [30JA]
——— eliminate Dept. of Defense sequestration for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and sequester such eliminated sums over a period of fiscal years 2015 through 2021 (see H.R. 857), H701 [27FE]
——— eliminate sequestration (see H.R. 900), H814 [28FE]
——— exempt certain payments to States from sequestration (see S. 1676), S7927 [7NO]
——— exempt Dept. of HUD public and Indian housing programs from sequestration (see H.R. 2695), H4522 [16JY]
——— exempt NIH from current fiscal year sequestration and reduce the sequestration by the amount of the exemption (see H.R. 729), H546 [14FE]
——— exempt the Crime Victims Fund from sequestration (see H.R. 2238), H3094 [4JN]
——— exempt the Dept. of Defense from reduction under any order issued to carry out a sequestration (see H.R. 773), H595 [15FE]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see H.R. 1872), H2532 [8MY]
——— modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and freeze pay for Members of Congress when there is a Federal deficit (see S. 263), S520 [7FE] (see H.R. 593), H430 [8FE]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt a portion of civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts covering personnel who have served in the Armed Forces from sequestration (see H.R. 2614), H4212 [8JY]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts from sequestration (see H.R. 2613), H4212 [8JY]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (see H.R. 1871), H2532 [8MY]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (see H.R. 699), H545 [14FE]
——— repeal sequestration, reduce discretionary spending limits, and suspend statutory debt ceiling limit (see H.R. 849), H700 [27FE]
——— replace current fiscal year sequestration (see S. 18), S943 [27FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (see S. 16), S943 [27FE] (see S. 799), S2960 [24AP]
——— restore Indian Health Service funding reduced under any order issued to carry out a sequestration (see H.R. 1371), H1824 [21MR]
——— restore sequestered budgetary resources (see H.R. 2060), H2803 [20MY]
——— suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending (see S. 788), S2896 [23AP]
Dept. of Defense: provide that military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts for purposes of any issued orders (see S. 1438), S6207 [1AU] (see H.R. 1014), H1319 [6MR]
——— reduce budget sequestration cuts for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 but implement such cuts over the duration of sequestration (see S. 1841), S8913 [17DE]
Employment: adjust discretionary spending limits for appropriations for emergency job creation (see H.R. 545), H411 [6FE]
FAA: eliminate application of budget sequestration to funds associated with the operation of air traffic control towers (see H.R. 1766), H2390 [26AP]
FDA: exempt certain user fees from budget sequestration (see S. 1413), S6126 [31JY] (see H.R. 2725), H4724 [18JY]
Federal agencies and departments: allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order (see S. 465), S1127 [5MR] (see S. 1017), S3761 [22MY] (see H.R. 816), H627 [25FE]
——— 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]
Medicare: prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H1856 [9AP]
Members of Congress: require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (see S. 436), S1088 [4MR] (see H.R. 1478), H1909 [10AP]
OMB: report to Congress how amounts could be transferred within Federal agencies and departments to avoid furloughs or reductions in force (see H.R. 950), H981 [5MR]
Cloture motions
Budget: replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), motion to proceed, S927 [27FE], S991 [28FE]
E-mails
Guidance from OPM to Federal agencies for shutdown contingency planning, S2883 [23AP]
Letters
Impact of budget sequestration on science funding agencies: University of Hawaii at Ma̅noa professor, S8963 [18DE]
Impact of budget sequestration on the judicial system: Julia S. Gibbons and Thomas F. Hogan, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S3601 [20MY]
——— Mary Massaron Ross, Defense Research Institute, Inc., S3601 [20MY]
——— Thomas F. Hogan, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, S2452 [8AP]
OMB Sequestration Preview Report: Sylvia Mathews Burwell, OMB, H4211 [8JY]
Memorandums
Government Operations in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations: Alice M. Rivlin, OMB (1995), S2883 [23AP]
——— Walter Dellinger, Dept. of Justice (1995), S2883 [23AP]
Motions
Budget: replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), S927 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Border Patrol: impact of budget sequestration in southern Arizona, H1417 [14MR]
Budget: eliminate sequestration, H5275, H5311 [1AU], H5376 [2AU], H7403 [3DE]
——— eliminate sequestration (H.R. 900), H958 [5MR], H991 [6MR], H1863, H1869 [10AP], H2312 [25AP], H2370, H2371, H2378, H2379 [26AP], H2449 [7MY], H2491 [8MY], H2796 [20MY], H2813 [21MY], H2841, H2846 [22MY], H3682 [17JN], H4984 [24JY], H5281, H5326, H5329 [1AU], H5784 [20SE], E250 [6MR], E571 [26AP], E884 [17JN], E943 [20JN], E989 [28JN], E1361 [23SE]
——— eliminate sequestration (H.R. 900), unanimous-consent request, H2453 [7MY]
——— exempt NIH from current fiscal year sequestration and reduce the sequestration by the amount of the exemption (H.R. 729), E157 [14FE]
——— exempt the Crime Victims Fund from sequestration (H.R. 2238), H3694 [18JN]
——— impact of budget sequestration on health care, H1562 [18MR]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration, H686, H690 [27FE], H1367, H1370 [13MR], H1587 [19MR], H2232 [23AP], H2442, H2448 [7MY], H2494 [8MY], H2555 [9MY], H3027 [4JN], H3228 [6JN], H5690 [19SE], H5780, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5785 [20SE], H5981 [28SE], H6759 [23OC]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H602, H608 [25FE], H632, H638, H639, H645, H646, H650, H651 [26FE], H670, H671, H672, H673, H674, H676, H685, H686, H687 [27FE], H805, H806 [28FE], H944 [4MR], H955, H956, H958, H959–H964 [5MR], H987, H989, H993, H994 [6MR], H1925 [11AP], H2309 [25AP], H3291 [12JN], H4085 [27JN], H4981 [24JY], H5927, H5936, H5999 [28SE], E173 [25FE], E199 [27FE], E226 [28FE]
——— replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H8078 [12DE]
——— restore sequestered budgetary resources (H.R. 2060), H4222 [9JY]
Medicare: prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (H.R. 1416), H1867 [10AP]
Members of Congress: require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, H1361 [13MR]
——— require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (H.R. 1478), E413 [10AP]
NIH: impact of budget sequestration on research, H1579 [19MR], H1802 [21MR]
Remarks in Senate
Budget: clarify budget scoring rule relating to certain changes in mandatory program spending, S2302 [22MR]
——— eliminate sequestration, S7977 [13NO], S8041 [14NO]
——— repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration, S6987, S6992 [27SE], S7030 [30SE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), motion to proceed, S905, S927 [27FE], S959–S962, S971–S993, S1006 [28FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), unanimous-consent agreement, S927 [27FE]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), unanimous-consent request, S2888 [23AP]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 799), S2931, S2979 [24AP], S2982 [25AP]
——— replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 799), unanimous-consent request, S2932 [24AP]
——— suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending (S. 788), S2886, S2904 [23AP], S2909, S2911, S2912, S2917 [24AP]
——— suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending (S. 788), unanimous-consent request, S2887 [23AP], S2933 [24AP]
Corps of Engineers: impact of budget sequestration, S888 [27FE], S1975 [20MR]
Courts: impact of budget sequestration on the judicial system, S1078 [4MR], S2449 [8AP], S2646 [15AP], S2915 [24AP], S3600 [20MY], S5520 [8JY], S6698 [24SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Food Safety Inspection Service funding to exempt essential employees from furloughs, S1986 [20MR]
Dept. of Energy: impact of budget sequestration on the National Nuclear Security Administration, S888 [27FE]
Federal agencies and departments: allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order, S1093 [4MR], S1102 [5MR], S1781 [13MR], S7235 [5OC], S7290 [8OC], S7316, S7342 [9OC]
——— allow interagency transfers of funds to provide more flexibility for the agency to comply with a sequestration order (S. 465), S1850 [14MR], S3710, S3711 [22MY]
——— exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services, S1874 [18MR]
——— exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services (S. 724), S2882–S2884 [23AP], S2984 [25AP]
Health: impact of budget sequestration on health care, S1673 [12MR]
Members of Congress: require salaries be sequestered during any sequester under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act (S. 436), S1089 [4MR]
NIH: impact of budget sequestration on research, S1673, S1701 [12MR], S4728 [20JN]
Woodward, Bob: characterization of President Obama remarks relative to sequestration substitute, S983 [28FE]
Reports filed
Baseline Reform Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1871) (H. Rept. 113–129), H4036 [25JN]
Summaries
Judiciary Fiscal Year 2013 Emergency Supplemental Request: Judicial Conference of the U.S., S3601 [20MY]
Tables
Accounts with technical corrections in OMB Sequestration Preview Report, H4211 [8JY]
Texts of
S. 788, suspend the fiscal year 2013 budget sequester and establish limits on war-related spending, S2901 [23AP]
BALANCING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 505), H370 [5FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 505), H540 [14FE], H694 [27FE]
BALANCING FOOD, FARM, AND THE ENVIRONMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 923), S3326 [9MY] (see H.R. 1890), H2533 [8MY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1890), H3104 [5JN], E624 [8MY]
BALD AND GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT
Remarks in House
Birds: prosecution of wind energy companies for killing birds in violation of certain species protection laws, H4340, H4341 [10JY], H6566 [12OC]
BALDRIDGE, ALAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1026 [9JY]
BALDWIN, CARLY
Articles and editorials
Federal Agents Kill 750 Geese From Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Near JFK Airport, S496 [7FE]
BALDWIN, NY
Remarks in House
South Nassau Communities Hospital: tribute to nurses, E525 [24AP]
BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Senator from Wisconsin)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3620 [20MY], S3636 [21MY], S3869 [23MY], S3956 [4JN], S3988 [6JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2207 [21MR], S2269 [22MR]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6540 [17SE], S6648 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8115, S8125 [18NO], S8212, S8213 [19NO], S8408 [20NO], S8459, S8460, S8461, S8501, S8525, S8527 [21NO]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), S5870, S5919 [24JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S6129 [31JY]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2766 [17AP]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4708 [19JN], S4834 [20JN], S5194, S5196, S5198 [25JN]
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), S3274 [8MY], S3348 [9MY]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S1873 [18MR], S2439 [8AP], S5531 [9JY]
Conferee: S. Con. Res. 8, setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S7560 [16OC]
National Council on the Arts, S408 [30JA]
Articles and editorials
Time Has Come To Address the Challenges of Long-Term Care, by, Hill (publication), S8358 [20NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see S. 1696), S8000 [13NO]
Antitrust policy: provide expanded coverage and eliminate certain exemptions relative to railroads (see S. 638), S2146 [21MR]
Armed Forces: protect the privacy of servicewomen seeking abortions in cases of rape or incest and allow use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 777), S4213 [11JN]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see S. 1844), S9106 [20DE]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see S. 114), S4021 [7JN]
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]
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: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 84), S400 [30JA]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 815), S3028 [25AP]
Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 113), S4021 [7JN]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 865), S7575 [28OC]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see S. 878), S6210 [1AU]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 282), S7729 [31OC]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 666), S7575 [28OC]
Cushing, Alonzo H.: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Civil War (see S. 1258), S5499 [27JN]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 1236), S5264 [26JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see S. 751), S3615 [20MY]
——— expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see S. 837), S3762 [22MY]
——— improve energy programs (see S. 860), S3091 [6MY]
——— promote local and regional farm and food systems (see S. 679), S3615 [20MY]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see S. 429), S6446 [12SE]
Dept. of Defense: improve and enhance prevention and response to sexual assaults and sexual harassment (see S. 548), S4058 [10JN]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (see S. 1764), S8457 [21NO]
——— 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 (see S. 967), S4059 [10JN]
——— review adequacy of training, qualifications, and experience of personnel responsible for sexual assault prevention and response for the Armed Forces (see S. 964), S4059 [10JN]
Dept. of Education: award grants to educational agencies and schools to utilize technology to improve student achievement, college and career readiness, teacher skills, and the education system (see S. 1087), S3954 [4JN]
——— extend reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans, expatriated entities, and the oil and gas industry (see S. 953), S3430 [14MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see S. 707), S3327 [9MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (see S. 1238), S5498 [27JN]
——— improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster youth (see S. 1754), S8457 [21NO]
——— promote environmental education (see S. 1306), S8101 [18NO]
Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (see S. 733), S9052 [19DE]
Dept. of HHS: award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see S. 1503), S7354 [9OC]
——— establish safeguards and standards of quality for research and transplantation of organs infected with HIV (see S. 330), S772 [14FE]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 641), S7616 [29OC]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1114), S5709 [16JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 294), S4058 [10JN]
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]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S6961 [26SE]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see S. 1697), S8000 [13NO]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 19), S7577 [28OC]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1094), S3954 [4JN]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see S. 631), S3372 [13MY]
EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 971), S7928 [7NO]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see S. 1069), S8668 [11DE]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see S. 1567), S7211 [4OC]
Financial institutions: limit ability of banks to engage in certain risky activities and conflicts of interest and restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see S. 1282), S6211 [1AU]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: create two additional judge positions and modify procedures for appointment of judges (see S. 1460), S6207 [1AU]
Foreign trade: include the cost of paying adequate wages and maintaining sustainable production methods in the calculation of normal value of a product (see S. 1801), S8668 [11DE]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Great Lakes: protect and restore (see S. 1232), S5264 [26JN]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 218), S774 [14FE]
Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]
Health: expand and support strong home care workforce and make long-term services and supports affordable and accessible for seniors and individuals with disabilities (see S. Res. 128), S6329 [10SE]
——— prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 541), S7616 [29OC]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S7576 [28OC]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 296), S707 [13FE]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 75), S4214 [11JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 175), S4673 [19JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 338), S3030 [25AP]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Medicare: allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 382), S4213 [11JN]
——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see S. 842), S4213 [11JN]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see S. 709), S7928 [7NO]
——— provide for fairness in hospital payments (see S. 183), S2328 [22MR]
——— require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program (see S. 740), S2684 [16AP]
Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (see S. 993), S4406 [12JN]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 689), S2501 [9AP]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 460), S1127 [5MR]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S6753 [24SE]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 305), S8361 [20NO]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S7576 [28OC]
National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 310), S8457 [21NO]
National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 293), S8000 [13NO]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S8361 [20NO]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 987), S3907 [3JN]
Office of the Special Advocate: establish (see S. 1467), S6207 [1AU]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1028), S3843 [23MY]
Privacy: prohibit bulk collection of business records and warrantless searches of communications and reform surveillance authorities and the operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (see S. 1551), S7064 [30SE]
——— reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see S. 1599), S7615 [29OC]
Rural areas: recognize that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities (see S. Res. 26), S4022 [7JN]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 403), S3905 [3JN]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 1088), S3954 [4JN]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see S. Res. 4), S43 [22JA]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S708 [13FE]
——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 501), S3906 [3JN]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 411), S8565 [9DE]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S6127 [31JY]
——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 337), S5969 [25JY]
——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 506), S3906 [3JN]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S3326 [9MY]
——— reduce tax on beer (see S. 958), S3531 [15MY]
——— reduce the Federal budget deficit by imposing a minimum effective tax rate for high-income taxpayers (see S. 321), S708 [13FE]
——— strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 836), S5841 [23JY]
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]
Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (see S. Res. 292), S8051 [14NO]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see S. 1845), S8977 [18DE]
Veterans: ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see S. 700), S7928 [7NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 47), S329 [28JA]
Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 942), S8000 [13NO]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 15), S3326 [9MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3430 [14MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S3257 [8MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of HHS: increase access to Medicare data (see S. 1758), S8457 [21NO]
Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1529), S6646 [19SE]
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]
Privacy: strengthen transparency and oversight of domestic surveillance, protect privacy, and improve due process procedures relative to intelligence community and law enforcement information sharing (see S. 1701), S8049 [14NO]
Roads and highways: ensure currently-operating trucks can continue to use the future Interstate 41 in Wisconsin (see S. 1299), S5708 [16JY]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Investment Company Program and provide for a small business early-stage investment program (see S. 1285), S5667 [11JY]
Science: improve opportunities for the next generation of researchers through initiative within NIH and the National Academy of Sciences (see S. 1552), S6960 [26SE]
Television: establish signal quality and content requirements for the carriage of public, educational, and governmental channels and preserve support for such channels (see S. 1789), S8601 [10DE]
Certificates of election
Senate, S1 [3JA]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6882 [24SE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), motion to proceed, S2785 [18AP], S2833 [22AP]
Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), S7864 [6NO], S7902 [7NO]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), motion to proceed, S7777 [31OC], S7794 [4NO]
Griffin, Richard F., Jr.: nomination to be NLRB general counsel, S7596 [29OC]
——— nomination to the NLRB, S7532 [16OC]
Wilkins, Robert L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8027 [14NO], S8092 [18NO]
Lists
Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S5965• [25JY]
Oaths of office
Senate, S5 [3JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S1873 [18MR], S2439 [8AP]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6921 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7229 [5OC]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Syria in response to use of chemical weapons (S.J. Res. 21), motion to proceed, S6319 [10SE]
Civil rights: include primarily secular activities of religious organizations in exemption from regulations prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, S7901, S7902 [7NO]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), S7868 [6NO], S7898, S7901, S7902 [7NO]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), motion to proceed, S7787 [4NO]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8150 [19NO]
——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces, S8150 [19NO]
——— 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, S8150 [19NO]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), S5859 [24JY]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7229 [5OC]
Green Bay, WI: dedication of portion of West Side Trail in honor of Benjamin C. Edinger, S7534 [16OC]
Medicare: reform, S6057 [30JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact, S6057 [30JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement, S6921 [26SE]
Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S3711 [22MY]
Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S5965• [25JY]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S7210 [4OC]
Tribute, S3712 [22MY]
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to football team, E1459 [8OC]
BALLARD, DONALD E.
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5632 [18SE]
BALLSTON, NY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H1316 [6MR]
BALLSTON SPA, NY
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: anniversary of Troop 1, E289 [13MR]
BALSLEY, ELAINE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S517 [7FE]
BALTIMORE, MD
Bills and resolutions
Amtrak: provide for certain tunnel life safety and rehabilitation projects (see H.R. 1539), H1991 [12AP]
Baltimore Ravens (football team): tribute (see S. Res. 35), S773 [14FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (see S. 103), S213 [23JA]
——— study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station in Baltimore, MD, as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 770), S2798 [18AP]
Lists
Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project supporters, S2659 [16AP]
Poems
‘‘Fear the Raven, Something To Rave About!’’ Albert C. Caswell, E396 [9AP]
Remarks in House
Baltimore Ravens (football team): tribute, H377 [6FE], E396 [9AP]
Jhpiego (organization): anniversary, E908 [18JN]
Remarks in Senate
Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project: tribute, S2658 [16AP]
Baltimore Ravens (football team): tribute, S463 [4FE]
——— tribute (S. Res. 35), S789, S790 [14FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (S. 103), S219 [23JA]
——— study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station in Baltimore, MD, as a unit of the National Park System (S. 770), S2804 [18AP]
Flag Day: observance, S4475 [13JN]
Jhpiego (organization): anniversary, S4789 [20JN]
Maryland: tribute to local companies for contributions to economy through manufacturing innovation, S7714 [31OC]
Texts of
S. 103, Thurgood Marshall’s Elementary School Study Act, S219 [23JA]
S. 770, President Street Station Study Act, S2805 [18AP]
S. Res. 35, tribute to Baltimore Ravens (football team), S787 [14FE]
BALTIMORE (MD) SUN
Articles and editorials
Ending Filibuster Abuse, S250 [24JA]
Fund Government, Then Negotiate (excerpt), S7296 [8OC], S7391 [11OC], S7460 [14OC]
Shutdown’s Forgotten Victims—Government Contractors, S7457 [14OC]
Unproductive Shutdown, S7119 [2OC]
BALTIMORE RAVENS (football team)
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see S. Res. 35), S773 [14FE]
Poems
‘‘Fear the Raven, Something To Rave About!’’ Albert C. Caswell, E396 [9AP]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H377 [6FE], E396 [9AP]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S463 [4FE]
Tribute (S. Res. 35), S789, S790 [14FE]
Texts of
S. Res. 35, tribute, S787 [14FE]
BAMBERSKI, GABRIELLE
Remarks in House
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E605 [7MY]
BAMBERSKI, JACQUELYN
Remarks in House
International Brotherhood of Teamsters: Local 830 Scholarship recipient, E607 [7MY]
BAN POISONOUS ADDITIVES ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2248), H6660 [22OC]
BANASCO, ROLANDO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E275 [12MR]
BANASIAK, KATE
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E308 [15MR]
BANCROFT, CLARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2637 [15MY]
BANDY, MAXIMILIAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1900 [19DE]
BANGLADESH, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus (see H. Con. Res. 20), H949 [4MR] (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1320 [6MR]
Foreign policy: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence (see S. Res. 318), S8668 [11DE]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 432), S1012 [28FE]
Messages
Generalized System of Preferences Beneficiary Developing Country Suspension for Bangladesh: President Obama, S5492 [27JN], H4129 [27JN]
Remarks in House
Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement: signing and enforcement by fashion industry corporate leaders to prevent future garment industry disasters, H2407 [6MY], H2608, H2624 [15MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus (H. Con. Res. 20), H997 [6MR]
Dept. of Defense: require military-branded garments made in Bangladesh and sold at base retail stores comply with conditions of the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, E875 [14JN]
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: alleged responsibility for deadly factory fire in Bangladesh, H7451 [4DE]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal recipient, H2072 [17AP]
Remarks in Senate
Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement: signing and enforcement by fashion industry corporate leaders to prevent future garment industry disasters, S3563 [16MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus (H. Con. Res. 20), S1668 [11MR]
Foreign policy: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence (S. Res. 318), S9093 [20DE]
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 432), S1029 [28FE]
Grameen Bank: condemn government takeover, S5486 [27JN], S6590 [18SE]
Yunus, Muhammad: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, S2840 [22AP]
Reports filed
Condemn Political Violence, Provide Fair Elections, Support Dialogue Between Political Factions, Judicial Independence, Human Rights, and Grameen Bank Independence in Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 318), S8975 [18DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 20, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Yunus, H997 [6MR]
S. Res. 318, condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence in Bangladesh, S8674 [11DE]
BANGOR, ME
Remarks in House
Bangor Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E40 [18JA]
Remarks in Senate
Maine Troop Greeters (organization): tribute, S3426 [14MY]
BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Financial institutions: make certain improvements relative to proprietary trading by banking entities (see H.R. 3701), H7687 [11DE]
BANK ON STUDENTS LOAN FAIRNESS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1979), H2937 [23MY], E1212 [2AU]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 897), S4019 [7JN], S5220 [26JN], S5556 [9JY], S5592 [10JY]
BANK SECRECY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Treasury: use a portion of civil fines collected for Bank Secrecy Act violations to make grants to community financial institutions to improve compliance with such Act (see H.R. 3700), H7687 [11DE]
BANKING ACT
Articles and editorials
No More Welfare for Banks—The FDIC and the Taxpayer Are the Underwriters of Too Much Private Risk Taking, S5669 [11JY]
Bills and resolutions
Financial institutions: limit ability of banks to engage in certain risky activities and conflicts of interest and restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see S. 1282), S5667 [11JY] (see H.R. 3711), H7687 [11DE]
——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see S. 985), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 129), H31 [3JA]
Remarks in House
Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (H.R. 129), H4861 [23JY], H5595 [18SE], H6683 [23OC]
Remarks in Senate
Financial institutions: limit ability of banks to engage in certain risky activities and conflicts of interest and restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (S. 1282), S5668–S5671 [11JY]
BANKRUPTCY
Amendments
Claims: require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), H7025, H7026, H7027 [13NO]
——— require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), consideration (H. Res. 403), H7015 [13NO]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (see S. 1427), S6206 [1AU]
Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 100), H30 [3JA]
Claims: require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (see H.R. 982), H1318 [6MR]
——— require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), consideration (see H. Res. 403), H6996 [12NO]
Education: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see S. 114), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 532), H410 [6FE]
Employment: provide additional protections for debtors from discrimination by private employers (see H.R. 646), H500 [13FE]
Financial institutions: provide a process to allow financial institutions to go bankrupt (see S. 1861), S9051 [19DE]
Mining and mineral resources: protect health care and pension benefits of miners (see S. 468), S1229 [6MR] (see H.R. 980), H1318 [6MR]
——— protect health care benefits of miners (see H.R. 2627), H4213 [8JY]
Real estate: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 101), H30 [3JA]
SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (see H.R. 677), H501 [13FE]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: technical corrections (see S. 451), S1126 [5MR]
Descriptions
Home Foreclosure Reduction Act (H.R. 101), E1–E3 [3JA]
Explanations
Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act (H.R. 100), E5–E8 [3JA]
Letters
Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Susan Vento, H7023 [13NO]
——— William Samuel, AFL–CIO, H7029 [13NO]
Innovation Act: Sally S. Neely, National Bankruptcy Conference, H7533 [5DE]
Motions
Claims: require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), H7032 [13NO]
Remarks in House
Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (H.R. 100), E5 [3JA]
Claims: exempt Armed Forces members and veterans from certain reporting requirements for claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, H7032 [13NO]
——— exempt asbestos trusts with internal anti-fraud procedures from certain reporting requirements relative to claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, H7025, H7026 [13NO]
——— require any party seeking payment information from an asbestos trust also make available information relevant to threats that pertain to public health or safety, H7026, H7027 [13NO]
——— require asbestos companies to report information on location of their asbestos-containing products when disclosing asbestos trusts reports to industry defendants, H7027–H7029 [13NO]
——— require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), H7017–H7034, H7042 [13NO], E1676 [15NO]
——— require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), consideration (H. Res. 403), H7009–H7017 [13NO]
——— require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), motion to recommit, H7032 [13NO]
Courts: determine rights of intellectual property licensees relative to transnational bankruptcy, H7533 [5DE]
Detroit, MI: declaration of bankruptcy, H4986 [24JY]
Real estate: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (H.R. 101), E1 [3JA]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, H3022 [4JN]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: clarify rule allowing discharge as a nonpriority claim of governmental claims arising from disposition of farm assets (S. 3545) (S. 1427), S6217 [1AU], S6335 [10SE]
Detroit, MI: declaration of bankruptcy, S5960 [25JY]
Economy: reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., S994–S996 [28FE]
Education: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (S. 114), S220 [23JA]
Federal aid programs: prohibit Federal assistance to State and local governments which declare bankruptcy, S2077 [21MR]
Local government: prohibit Federal bailout of Detroit, MI, or any U.S. city that declares bankruptcy, S5930 [25JY]
Mining and mineral resources: protect health care and pension benefits of miners (S. 468), S1230 [6MR]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: impact, S8820 [15DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2655, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act and H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 403) (H. Rept. 113–264), H6996 [12NO]
Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 982) (H. Rept. 113–254), H6951 [30OC], H6996 [12NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 403, consideration of H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, H7009 [13NO]
H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act, H7024 [13NO]
S. 114, Fairness for Struggling Students Act, S222 [23JA]
S. 1427, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act, S6218 [1AU]
S. 1861, Taxpayer Protection and Responsible Resolution Act, S9058–S9061 [19DE]
BANKS see Financial Institutions
BANKS, ERNIE
Remarks in House
Presidential Medal of Freedom: recipient, E1326 [17SE]
BANNER BANK (business)
Remarks in House
SBA: Community Lender of the Year Award recipient, E1117 [23JY]
BAPTIST JOINT COMMITTEE FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (organization)
Letters
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act, H472 [13FE]
BAPTISTA, FRANK
Remarks in House
WHTB–Radio (Fall River, MA): anniversary, E302 [14MR]
BARAJAS-MARTINEZ, MARIA I.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1494 [11OC]
BARBER, JERRY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E184 [25FE], E239 [4MR]
BARBER, RON (a Representative from Arizona)
Addresses
Reading of U.S. Constitution, H90 [15JA]
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5154, H5176 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American College of Surgeons Days: designate (see H. Res. 307), H5176 [30JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H6643 [16OC]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2084), H3253 [6JN]
Arizona: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (see H.R. 507), H1359 [12MR]
Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 683), H1632 [19MR]
——— eliminate requirement that certain former Reserve members be at least 60 years of age in order to be eligible to receive health care benefits (see H.R. 738), H1837 [25MR]
——— equalize treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded Reserve component members who die from injury or illness incurred during inactive duty training with members who die on active duty (see H.R. 1770), H2390 [26AP]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE]
——— extend duration of Physical Disability Board of Review and expand authority of such Board to review the separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to disability (see H.R. 975), H2570 [9MY]
——— grant family of members temporary annual leave during deployment of such members (see H.R. 1333), H3357 [12JN]
——— improve mental health assessments provided to members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 1463), H4524 [16JY]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (see H.J. Res. 91), H6411 [8OC]
——— modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H3654 [14JN]
——— notify members of the availability of mental health services, help eliminate stigma associated with utilizing such services, and clarify disclosure policies relative to members utilizing such services (see H.R. 1464), H4524 [16JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3790), H8125 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see H.R. 3793), H8125 [19DE]
Aviation: require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 1245), H2485 [7MY]
Barry M. Goldwater Post Office, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 3027), H5397 [2AU]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H4858 [22JY]
Budget: improve accuracy and transparency of the Federal budget process (see H.R. 1654), H2158 [18AP]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: reform the Border Patrol agent pay schedule (see H.R. 3463), H7050 [13NO]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
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 H.R. 360), H1398 [13MR]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H628 [25FE]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H3288 [11JN]
Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H4858 [22JY]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see H.R. 258), H2485 [7MY]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H6644 [16OC]
——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2840 [21MY]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (see H.R. 3657), H7566 [5DE]
——— provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 1971), H2914 [22MY]
——— provide service records of veterans to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs in an efficient electronic format (see H.R. 1729), H2605 [14MY]
——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see H.R. 1864), H2775 [17MY]
——— require notification of congressional defense committees about certain sensitive military operations (see H.R. 1904), H2965 [24MY]
——— review operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era (see H.R. 1494), H3357 [12JN]
Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H2719 [16MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 3090), H5546 [12SE]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H1632 [19MR]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H2485 [7MY]
——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 628), H499 [13FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 1417), H2161 [18AP]
——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 735), H2438 [6MY]
——— establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3575), H7353 [21NO]
——— provide emergency funding for port of entry personnel and infrastructure (see H.R. 3753), H8108 [12DE]
Dept. of Justice: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts (see H.R. 2187), H4726 [18JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H5348 [1AU] (see H.R. 1945), H4524 [16JY]
——— reimburse States that use State funds to operate national parks during the Government shutdown (see H.R. 3286), H6604 [15OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to establish claims adjudication centers of excellence (see H.R. 2088), H4524 [16JY]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H2299 [24AP]
——— consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see H.R. 2341), H3356 [12JN]
——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 411), H6604 [15OC]
——— establish standards for access to care for veterans seeking health care from departmental medical facilities (see H.R. 241), H2437 [6MY]
——— extend authority to enter into contracts with private physicians to conduct medical disability examinations (see H.R. 1521), H6676 [22OC]
——— extend programs assisting homeless veterans with special needs (see H.R. 2485), H4524 [16JY]
——— extend Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Education (see H.R. 2011), H3253 [6JN]
——— extend Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (see H.R. 562), H6676 [22OC]
——— furnish headstones and markers for certain deceased veterans buried in veterans’ cemeteries of Indian tribes (see H.R. 2039), H4827 [19JY]
——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 1598), H4524 [16JY]
——— make certain grants to assist nursing homes for veterans located on tribal lands (see H.R. 2941), H5343 [1AU]
——— make interim payments of disability compensation benefits for certain claims for such compensation prior to the adjudication of such claims (see H.R. 2086), H2910 [22MY]
——— make publicly available certain information about pending and completed claims for compensation (see H.R. 1623), H2249 [23AP]
——— prohibit medical exam requests of veterans who have submitted sufficient evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals and improve efficiency of disability claims processing (see H.R. 1980), H2603 [14MY]
——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 1284), H4524 [16JY]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts and include mental health professionals in training programs (see H.R. 3499), H7110 [14NO]
——— provide notice of average times for processing claims and percentage of claims approved (see H.R. 1809), H2486 [7MY]
——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 1725), H5348 [1AU]
——— provide veterans service organizations with the same access to departmental facilities during the Government shutdown as prior to the shutdown (see H.R. 3287), H6569 [12OC]
——— provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training (see H.R. 2527), H4827 [19JY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H950 [4MR]
——— submit an annual report on performance of regional offices (see H.R. 1824), H2400 [30AP]
——— submit quarterly reports on the timeliness of receipt of certain information from other departments or agencies (see H.R. 1759), H2351 [25AP]
——— submit to Congress an annual report on the automatic processing of claims for compensation (see H.R. 1805), H5051 [24JY]
Disabled: authorize grants for the transition of youths with significant disabilities to adulthood (see H.R. 509), H4598 [17JY]
——— improve individualized education program and facilitate the transition of children with disabilities to adulthood (see H.R. 510), H4598 [17JY]
——— provide assistance to States to develop and implement transition plans for developmentally disabled individuals who are transitioning from the secondary school system into adulthood (see H.R. 511), H4598 [17JY]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H2719 [16MY]
Dr. Cameron McKinley Dept. of Veterans Affairs Veterans Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 1216), H1547 [15MR]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 515), H4485 [11JY]
Federal agencies and departments: modify the Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recover of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 3555), H7309 [20NO]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H2396 [26AP]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2396 [26AP]
——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 452), H660 [26FE]
General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H6829 [28OC]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 2957), H5343 [1AU]
——— improve provision of telehealth services under Medicare and other Federal health care programs (see H.R. 3306), H8112 [12DE]
——— reauthorize certain programs related to traumatic brain injury and trauma research (see H.R. 1098), H5554 [16SE]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2300 [24AP]
House Rules: require a reading of the names of Armed Forces members who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations (see H. Res. 412), H7110 [14NO]
——— require authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on GAO investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs (see H. Res. 160), H2026 [15AP]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 288), H2437 [6MY]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1360 [12MR]
IRS: terminate employment of employees who take certain official actions for political purposes (see H.R. 2565), H4371 [10JY]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1395 [13MR]
——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H2248 [23AP]
Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (see H. Con. Res. 41), H4726 [18JY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H1861 [9AP]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H8113 [12DE]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]
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 H.R. 1179), H3654 [14JN]
——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H8112 [12DE]
——— eliminate 3-day prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services in qualified skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3531), H7251 [19NO]
——— provide coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice (see H.R. 2619), H4726 [18JY]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H2570 [9MY]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H2604 [14MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 2305), H3256 [10JN]
Members of Congress: prohibit automatic salary adjustments for the remainder of the 113th Congress (see H.R. 636), H550 [14FE]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 310), H176 [18JA]
——— provide that Members shall be paid last whenever the U.S. cannot satisfy obligations in a timely manner because public debt ceiling has been reached (see H.R. 1884), H2533 [8MY]
Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 1263), H2027 [15AP]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 212), H2574 [13MY]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 401), H660 [26FE]
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 365), H7053 [13NO]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]
Mother’s Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 1905), H5476 [10SE]
National Anti-Bullying Month: designate (see H. Res. 398), H6954 [30OC]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2299 [24AP]
National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 265), H3687 [17JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H7053 [13NO]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate and penalties for violating such mandate until Federal enrollment website is fully functional (see H.R. 3425), H6953 [30OC]
——— ensure that individuals who attempted to, or who are enrolled in, qualified health plans offered through an exchange have continuity of coverage (see H.R. 3745), H8108 [12DE]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2604 [14MY]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H2604 [14MY]
Pensions: provide an election for funding parity for charity-sponsored pensions (see H.R. 2134), H6676 [22OC]
Petroleum: eliminate unnecessary oil tax credits and subsidies for major oil companies to reduce the national debt (see H.R. 2956), H5343 [1AU]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 148), H5476 [10SE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H8113 [12DE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H1861 [9AP]
——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H1860 [9AP]
——— reinstate overnight delivery standards for market-dominant products (see H.R. 2459), H3988 [20JN]
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), H3288 [11JN]
Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 3040), H7395 [2DE]
Saguaro National Park: study land for potential inclusion or removal from boundary (see H.R. 1934), H2568 [9MY]
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1349), H1861 [9AP]
SBA: improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns (see H.R. 2452), H3988 [20JN]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H3592 [13JN]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H3288 [11JN]
Social Security: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see H. Con. Res. 34), H2159 [18AP]
——— provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering servicemembers (see H.R. 1488), H4524 [16JY]
SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3712), H8107 [12DE]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 1620), H3357 [12JN]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H1829 [21MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H6957 [30OC]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H8112 [12DE]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H3592 [13JN]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H628 [25FE]
Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1095), H6829 [28OC]
Veterans: ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see H.R. 1796), H2392 [26AP]
——— exclude certain pension payments from consideration as income relative to certain housing assistance (see H.R. 825), H658 [26FE] (see H.R. 1742), H2959 [23MY]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H2404 [3MY] (see H.R. 333), H1829 [21MR]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit to certain veterans, improve coordination of job training services, and improve Federal contracting with small businesses owned by disabled veterans (see H.R. 2056), H2802 [20MY]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 569, 570), H1632 [19MR]
——— require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (see H.R. 357), H2485 [7MY]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (see H.R. 588), H1359 [12MR]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H344 [4FE]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H6546 [11OC]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 43), H6770 [23OC]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3760 [18JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1837 [25MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3274), H6411 [8OC]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see H.R. 274), H169 [15JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care (see H.R. 2412), H3758 [18JN]
——— make permanent authority to transport individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (see H.R. 1702), H2297 [24AP]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay and prohibit further adjustments to such rates (see H.R. 1467), H1909 [10AP]
Taxation: repeal increase in income threshold used to determine medical care deduction (see H.R. 3114), H5588 [17SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3274), H6412 [8OC]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (H.R. 274), H172 [15JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care (H.R. 2412), H3759 [18JN]
——— make permanent authority to transport individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (H.R. 1702), H2298 [24AP]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay and prohibit further adjustments to such rates (H.R. 1467), H1910 [10AP]
Taxation: repeal increase in income threshold used to determine medical care deduction (H.R. 3114), H5588 [17SE]
Motions
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (H.R. 1526), H5790 [20SE]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1526), H5790 [20SE]
Remarks
AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1718• [20NO]
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H3670 [17JN]
Almquist, Art: People (publication) Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E1697• [18NO]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6207• [3OC], H6267 [4OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent request, H6079 [1OC], H6137 [2OC], H6260 [4OC], H6332 [7OC]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3274), H6361 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (H.J. Res. 91), H6432, H6433 [9OC]
Benson, AZ: tribute to Benson Unified School District, E1287• [11SE]
Border Patrol: impact of budget sequestration in southern Arizona, H1417 [14MR]
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ: tribute to Air Force 48th Rescue Squadron, E1711• [20NO]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8042 [12DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3297 [12JN]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H5624 [18SE]
——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults, H3297 [12JN]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft, H8042 [12DE]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H4133 [27JN]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (H.R. 274), H3364 [13JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System recipient of Robert W. Carey Performance Excellence Award, E833• [11JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance programs and activities on suicide prevention, H5869 [26SE]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: ensure firefighters are provided with the most advanced firefighting and personal safety equipment, H5790 [20SE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5154 [30JY]
Douglas, AZ: tribute to Douglas Youth Leadership Development Forum, E1706• [19NO]
Economy: avert impact of budget sequestration on economy through bipartisan agreement on taxes and spending, H686 [27FE]
——— impact of budget sequestration, H686 [27FE]
FDA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 77), H6332 [7OC]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6137 [2OC], H6207• [3OC], H6267 [4OC], H6332 [7OC], H6464 [10OC], H6602 [15OC]
KXCI–Radio (Tucson, AZ): anniversary, E1824• [10DE]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), concur in Senate amendments (H. Res. 441), H8042 [12DE]
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources (H.R. 1526), motion to recommit, H5790 [20SE]
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: observance, H5869 [26SE]
Public debt: ceiling, H6602 [15OC], H6613 [16OC]
——— economic impact of default, H6613 [16OC]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1526), motion to recommit, H5790 [20SE]
Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 523), H2590 [14MY]
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS): tribute, E1284• [11SE]
Tucson, AZ: Naval Operations Support Center recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E200• [27FE]
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona: tribute, E128• [12FE]
Vail, AZ: tribute to Vail School District, E1210• [2AU]
Veterans: HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program funding, H5154 [30JY]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6202, H6207• [3OC]
Votes: correction, H2788• [20MY]
——— position on missed, H7128• [15NO], E129• [12FE], E1067• [16JY], E1159• [30JY], E1275• [10SE]
Tributes
Finley, Dorothy Hunt, E214• [28FE]
Lee, Wong S., E1586• [28OC]
BARBER, VICKI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E779 [4JN]
BARBERO, MICHAEL D.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3566 [16MY]
BARBOUR, PRISCILLA
Articles and editorials
Prairie View A&M Student Fights for Voting Poll Site on Campus, S6322 [10SE]
BARKER, DOROTHY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1826 [10DE]
BARKET, OLIVIA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S280 [24JA]
BARKETT, ROSEMARY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E374 [25MR]
BARKOW, RACHEL E.
Remarks in Senate
U.S. Sentencing Commission: nomination, S3990 [6JN]
Reports filed
Nomination to the U.S. Sentencing Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3843 [23MY]
BARLETTA, LOU (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Amendments
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3214 [5JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H5922 [27SE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H4523 [16JY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H1356 [12MR]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2720 [16MY]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 693), H545 [14FE]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H3688 [17JN]
Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H6829 [28OC]
Appropriations: making continuing (see H.J. Res. 62), H5656 [18SE]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3274), H6411 [8OC]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H8126 [19DE]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (see H.J. Res. 91), H6411 [8OC]
——— modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H5348 [1AU]
——— preserve tuition assistance programs for members by rescinding unobligated amounts for foreign assistance to Egypt (see H.R. 1039), H1550 [15MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Boy Scouts: tribute to National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia (see H. Res. 305), H4725 [18JY]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H6999 [12NO]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H173 [15JA]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (see H.R. 444), H372 [5FE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 684), H544 [14FE]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (see H. Con. Res. 44), H4213 [8JY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 46), H281 [23JA]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 1874), H4599 [17JY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H3357 [12JN]
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 H.R. 360), H1720 [20MR]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H177 [18JA]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H2437 [6MY] (see H.R. 334), H1860 [9AP]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H52 [4JA]
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 454), H950 [4MR]
Corps of Engineers: ensure right of individuals to carry firearms at water resources development projects (see H.R. 2046), H5348 [1AU]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 3080), H5834 [25SE]
Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H5348 [1AU]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see H.R. 258), H168 [15JA]
——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H504 [13FE]
——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H4523 [16JY]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H4827 [19JY]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
——— reprogram amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see H.R. 1481), H2438 [6MY]
Dept. of Education: amend the weighted child count used to determine targeted grant amounts and education finance incentive grant amounts for local educational agencies (see H.R. 2658), H4482 [11JY]
——— limit authority to issue regulations, rules, grant conditions and guidance materials in order to support decision-making functions of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1386), H2161 [18AP]
——— prohibit from engaging in regulatory overreach relative to institutional eligibility under student aid provisions of the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 2637), H5477 [10SE]
Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see H.R. 580), H413 [6FE]
Dept. of HHS: award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see H.R. 2094), H4980 [23JY]
——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 973), H982 [5MR]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H5834 [25SE]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H5435 [9SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 425), H293 [25JA]
——— strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 640), H3015 [3JN]
——— submit annual report to Congress on immigration policy directives to ensure that such directives are subject to rulemaking process (see H.R. 3611), H7354 [21NO]
Dept. of HUD: require section 8 rental assistance recipients to stay current with local taxes and authorize public housing agencies to divert such assistance to pay owners’ tax debts (see H.R. 1193), H1426 [14MR]
Dept. of Justice: establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety and security system installation and monitoring industry (see H.R. 1441), H4726 [18JY]
——— make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see H.R. 2772), H5436 [9SE]
——— reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 2264), H5051 [24JY]
Dept. of State: develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see H.R. 1151), H3688 [17JN]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 445), H504 [13FE]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H6999 [12NO]
——— 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 H.R. 3095), H5589 [17SE]
——— ensure that on-duty time for certain commercial motor vehicle drivers does not include waiting time at natural gas or oil well sites (see H.R. 1097), H1357 [12MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 183), H4826 [19JY]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H411 [6FE]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7311 [20NO]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory and change procedures for participants in the program (see H.R. 478), H1860 [9AP]
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 H.R. 997), H1318 [6MR]
EPA: apply emission limits to hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide emitted by electric utility steam generating units that use circulating fluidized bed technology to convert coal refuse into energy (see H.R. 3138), H5765 [19SE]
——— change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 311), H176 [18JA]
——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 322), H4598 [17JY]
——— exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2026), H6829 [28OC]
——— prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 621), H5348 [1AU]
——— require congressional review of certain rules (see H.R. 2916), H5342 [1AU]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 1775), H2391 [26AP]
——— modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H2396 [26AP]
Families and domestic relations: strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 2662), H6053 [30SE]
Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6829 [28OC]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
——— require approval by agency head for conferences costing above a certain limit (see H.R. 283), H169 [15JA]
——— require zero-based budgeting (see H.R. 239), H550 [14FE]
Federal employees: provide for investigative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 2579), H4173 [28JN]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6290 [4OC]
FEMA: reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 3300), H6674 [22OC]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H4827 [19JY]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H4726 [18JY]
Firearms: provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2247), H4980 [23JY]
Foreign aid: prohibit to countries with a gross domestic product over a certain amount (see H.R. 528), H599 [15FE]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H2656 [15MY]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H86 [14JA]
Gettysburg National Military Park: revise boundaries to include the Gettysburg Train Station and certain land along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, PA, and limit means of acquiring such property (see H.R. 1513), H1956 [11AP]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 335), H1860 [9AP]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 2957), H6012 [28SE]
——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H6225 [3OC]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]
——— repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 1254), H3654 [14JN]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H6225 [3OC]
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), H4146 [27JN]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H6902 [29OC]
House Rules: require a reading of the names of Armed Forces members who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations (see H. Res. 412), H7110 [14NO]
Housing: enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1255), H4979 [23JY]
Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 858), H1829 [21MR]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H32 [3JA]
——— enhance Federal, State, and local assistance in enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2264), H5051 [24JY]
——— oppose any immigration reform proposal that legalizes, grants amnesty for, or confers any legal status condoning otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the U.S., of any individual (see H. Res. 326), H6829 [28OC]
——— reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 830), H1860 [9AP]
——— reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 477), H342 [4FE]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H4599 [17JY]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1860 [9AP]
——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case (see H.R. 904), H1568 [18MR]
IRS: terminate employment of employees who take certain official actions for political purposes (see H.R. 2565), H4215 [8JY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1568 [18MR]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H3096 [4JN]
Medicaid: extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 2123), H7053 [13NO]
Medicare: allow retail community pharmacies to deliver diabetic testing supplies to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2845), H5477 [10SE]
——— 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 H.R. 1179), H3288 [11JN]
——— delay implementation of competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) and diabetic testing supply mail order program (see H.R. 2375), H3689 [17JN]
——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H984 [5MR]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H5404 [2AU]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H2298 [24AP]
——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 1787), H5051 [24JY]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H5655 [18SE]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H2535 [8MY]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H2575 [13MY]
——— provide comprehensive audiology services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2330), H5548 [12SE]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H3990 [20JN]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H5548 [12SE]
——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1148), H6012 [28SE]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H1568 [18MR]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 262), H1828 [21MR]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 449), H4598 [17JY]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H818 [28FE]
Natural gas: provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects (see H.R. 1900), H4524 [16JY]
Navy: encourage commissioning of U.S.S. Somerset (LPD–25) in Philadelphia, PA (see H. Res. 125), H1568 [18MR]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 1724), H2349 [25AP] (see H.R. 2019), H2716 [16MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6999 [12NO]
——— delay implementation (see H.J. Res. 62), H5656 [18SE]
——— ensure that personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is secured with proper privacy and data security safeguards (see H.R. 3299), H7608 [9DE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H5052 [24JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 3121), H6225 [3OC]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H629 [25FE]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H628 [25FE]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6644 [16OC]
Pennsylvania: reauthorize Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, and Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area (see H.R. 2360), H4310 [9JY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see H. Res. 103), H1320 [6MR]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 935), H4826 [19JY]
Pharmacies: ensure and foster safety and quality of care and competitive marketplace by exempting independent pharmacies from antitrust laws in negotiations with health and health insurance providers (see H.R. 1188), H4524 [16JY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H5176 [30JY]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2914 [22MY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see H.R. 149), H2299 [24AP]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see H.R. 2218), H3014 [3JN]
Social Security: provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering servicemembers (see H.R. 1488), H1955 [11AP]
——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H5348 [1AU]
Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H3016 [3JN]
States: recognize authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation (see H.R. 2728), H6999 [12NO]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H2067 [16AP]
Taxation: clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 1292), H1718 [20MR]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H983 [5MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1360 [12MR]
——— provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1293), H3097 [4JN]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H5922 [27SE]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1449), H4979 [23JY]
——— provide incentives for the expansion of U.S. manufacturing (see H.R. 1522), H1990 [12AP]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H2248 [23AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H4599 [17JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 903), H1550 [15MR]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H4523 [16JY]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 569, 570), H2485 [7MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H4145 [27JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1549 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Animals: condemn practice of gassing stray cats and dogs (see H. Res. 433), H7567 [5DE]
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]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 692), H545 [14FE]
Employment: allow that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials (see H.R. 497), H370 [5FE]
GAO: report on implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (see H.R. 2630), H4308 [9JY]
GSA: improve functioning and management of the Public Buildings Service (see H.R. 2612), H4212 [8JY]
Immigration: criminalize unlawful presence in the U.S. and develop a plan to implement a biometric entry and exit program (see H.R. 2631), H4308 [9JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3685), H7627 [10DE]
SBA: provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (see H.R. 2857), H5173 [30JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide protection for certain Federal employees relative to implementation of certain immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (H.R. 692), H548 [14FE]
Employment: allow that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials (H.R. 497), H371 [5FE]
GAO: report on implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (H.R. 2630), H4309 [9JY]
GSA: improve functioning and management of the Public Buildings Service (H.R. 2612), H4213 [8JY]
Immigration: criminalize unlawful presence in the U.S. and develop a plan to implement a biometric entry and exit program (H.R. 2631), H4309 [9JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3685), H7627 [10DE]
SBA: provide interest rate for certain disaster related loans (H.R. 2857), H5174 [30JY]
Remarks
Alcoa Inc.: anniversary, E1403• [30SE]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (H.J. Res. 91), H6423 [9OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 19), H1555, H1556 [18MR]
——— 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]
Carlisle, PA: anniversary of Greater Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce, E1491• [11OC]
Columbia County, PA: anniversary, E352• [21MR]
Dallas, PA: tribute to Northmoreland Township Volunteer Fire Co., E1562• [23OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3129, H3214 [5JN]
——— prohibit funding for official receptions until implementation of biometric entry and exit data system is complete, H3214 [5JN]
Disasters: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (H.R. 592), H465, H479 [13FE]
Duncan, Duane G.: 4–H (organization) Hall of Fame inductee, E1861• [12DE]
Edward J. Devitt U.S. Courthouse, Fergus Falls, MN: designate (H.R. 2251), H5890, H5891 [27SE]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory, H1906 [10AP]
GAO: report on implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (H.R. 2630), H4219 [9JY]
Hanover Township, PA: anniversary of Hanover Nursery, E497• [18AP]
Harrisburg, PA: tribute to Holy Name of Jesus School pony football team, E1789• [4DE]
Hazleton, PA: anniversary of Hazleton Lions Club, E1647• [13NO]
Heidecker, John: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E239• [4MR]
Immigration: criminalize unlawful presence in the U.S. and develop a plan to implement a biometric entry and exit program (H.R. 2631), H4219 [9JY]
——— reform, H1402 [14MR], H1904, H1905, H1906 [10AP], H4505 [16JY]
——— reform (S. 744), H4219 [9JY]
Kingston, PA: anniversary of Hoyt Library, E1645• [13NO]
Mechanicsburg, PA: anniversary of Citizens Fire and Rescue No. 2, E1086• [18JY]
——— anniversary Washington Fire Co., E182• [25FE]
Michael D. Resnick Terrorist Screening Center, Vienna, VA: designate (H.R. 3096), H5892, H5893 [27SE]
Nesquehoning, PA: anniversary of Nesquehoning Hose Co. #1, E961• [25JN]
Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (H.R. 185), H6646 [22OC]
Prymowicz, Chandler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1901• [19DE]
Tobyhanna, PA: anniversary of Tobyhanna Army Depot, E79• [1FE]
Votes: position on missed, H2587• [14MY], H4186• [8JY], H5072• [25JY], E1130• [24JY]
Weatherly, PA: anniversary, E1440• [4OC]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H5048 [24JY]
Tributes
Bachtell, Jack (Yogi), E926• [20JN]
Barletta, Monica, E1583• [28OC]
DeLuca, Joseph, E496• [18AP]
DeMelfi, Daniel, E1324• [17SE]
Hawkins, Patrick C., H6423 [9OC], E1495• [11OC]
Hayslett, Timothy L., E691• [17MY]
Luthcke, Richard, E1401• [30SE]
Molinaro, Kristen, E1641• [13NO]
O’Donnell, Kevin, E1457• [8OC]
Pierangeli, Joseph A., E921• [19JN]
Tranguch, Benito A., E1498• [11OC]
Valente, Ernesto (Nesty), E663• [15MY]
BARLETTA, MONICA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1583 [28OC]
BARLEY, MARY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E377 [25MR]
BARLOW, GLENN
Letters
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act implementation impact on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S8705 [12DE]
BARLOW, RUSS
Remarks in House
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E44 [22JA]
BARNBAE, MONICA
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Child Care Center Employee Excellence Award recipients, E364 [21MR]
BARNES, JULIAN E.
Articles and editorials
U.S. Is Warned Russia Plans Syria Arms Sale, S3293 [9MY]
BARNES, MICHAEL D. (a former Representative from Maryland)
Appointments
Office of Congressional Ethics Governing Board, H251 [23JA]
BARNES, ORTHEIA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7413 [11OC]
BARNES, PETER J., JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E836 [11JN]
BARNES, THOMAS
Remarks in House
Presidential Champion of Change: award recipient, E561 [26AP]
BARNES, VIRGINIA (GINGER)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E707 [21MY]
BARNETT, MARK A.
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be U.S. Court of International Trade judge, S3877 [23MY]
——— nomination to be U.S. Court of International Trade judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3585 [16MY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S772 [14FE]
BARNHOUSE, WILLIAM T., II
Remarks in House
Tribute, E430 [11AP]
BARNSTABLE, MA
Remarks in House
Savarese, Dorothy: Barnstable, MA, Mercy Otis Warren Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1116 [23JY]
BARNUM, HARVEY C., JR.
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5638 [18SE]
BAROCH, CHUCK
Remarks in House
Golden, CO: Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1441 [4OC]
BARR, ANDY (a Representative from Kentucky)
Addresses
Reading of U.S. Constitution, H93 [15JA]
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3918 [19JN]
Appointments
National Historical Publications and Records Commission, H7348 [21NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H1356 [12MR]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 693), H2354 [25AP]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2084), H2910 [22MY]
Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Res. 75), H950 [4MR]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H2161 [18AP]
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: provide that military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts for purposes of any issued orders (see H.R. 1014), H1399 [13MR]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H4486 [11JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H173 [15JA]
——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H5403 [2AU]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (see H.R. 444), H344 [4FE]
Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 1078), H5435 [9SE]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 1874), H2532 [8MY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H2249 [23AP] (see H.R. 1250), H4726 [18JY]
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 H.R. 360), H1860 [9AP]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H2067 [16AP]
Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 119), H1548 [15MR]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H2067 [16AP]
Congress: constitutional amendment to require application of laws equally to all U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 98), H6769 [23OC]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H224 [22JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H628 [25FE]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit from taking action to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam (see H.R. 826), H1398 [13MR]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H2396 [26AP] (see H.R. 3211), H6829 [28OC]
——— modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H3655 [14JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 730), H2027 [15AP]
Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 2052), H4524 [16JY]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
——— determine and disclose the cost of any transportation provided to Members, officers, or employees of Congress who are carrying out official duties outside the U.S. (see H.R. 1359), H3016 [3JN]
——— provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 1971), H3592 [13JN]
Dept. of HHS: ensure women who access federally funded family planning services are given pregnancy option counseling including professional adoption counseling (see H.R. 3539), H7357 [21NO]
——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 565), H3288 [11JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 298), H284 [23JA]
——— install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see H.R. 2175), H5348 [1AU]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H2804 [20MY]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H7112 [14NO]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1186), H2913 [22MY]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H6957 [30OC]
EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 2093), H4040 [25JN]
——— call for public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants in States most directly impacted by such regulations (see H. Con. Res. 59), H6411 [8OC]
——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see H.J. Res. 64), H5833 [25SE]
——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until carbon capture and storage is technologically and economically feasible (see H.R. 3140), H5765 [19SE]
——— provide guidance and clarification relative to issuance and renewal of coal mining permits for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 1829), H2436 [6MY]
——— require a report on economic impact of certain energy-related rules and prohibit finalization of such rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy (see H.R. 1582), H4309 [9JY]
ERISA: modify definition of fiduciary to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 2041), H4214 [8JY]
FCC: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 176), H2354 [25AP]
FDA: prohibit use of Federal money for any media advertisement, campaign, or publicity against the use of a food or beverage lawfully marketed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (see H.R. 1572), H2354 [25AP]
Federal agencies and departments: 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
——— reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 1999), H3253 [6JN]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see H.R. 2122), H3688 [17JN]
——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1072), H1861 [9AP]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H5348 [1AU]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H2025 [15AP]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H1861 [9AP]
FRS: provide consumers with a free annual disclosure of information the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains on them (see H.R. 3183), H5832 [25SE]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H416 [6FE]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H284 [23JA]
——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 1146), H3357 [12JN]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H2803 [20MY]
——— repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 1254), H5262 [31JY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H2656 [15MY]
——— repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H504 [13FE]
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), H3216 [5JN]
House of Representatives: place real time display of U.S. gross national debt in the House chamber (see H. Res. 240), H2955 [23MY]
House Rules: require a reading of the names of Armed Forces members who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations (see H. Res. 412), H7188 [18NO]
Housing: protect American taxpayers and homeowners by creating a sustainable housing finance system (see H.R. 2767), H5834 [25SE]
Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 858), H2164 [19AP]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5090 [25JY]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H4980 [23JY]
International relations: prohibit the U.S. from following a Dept. of the Treasury guidance on how multilateral development banks should engage with developing countries on coal-fired power generation (see H.R. 3570), H7352 [21NO]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H984 [5MR]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1860 [9AP]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H980 [5MR]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H5477 [10SE]
Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H4178 [28JN]
Medicare: apply budget neutrality on a State-specific basis in the calculation of hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas (see H.R. 2053), H4309 [9JY]
——— 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 H.R. 1179), H4485 [11JY]
——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H1860 [9AP]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H3097 [4JN]
——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 1787), H6957 [30OC]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on equal application of the laws that apply to all U.S. citizens to Senators and Representative (see H.J. Res. 55), H5436 [9SE]
——— deny retirement credit for service as a Member in the case of a former Member convicted of a felony (see H.R. 2092), H3289 [11JN]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 310), H224 [22JA]
——— reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 1181), H1861 [9AP]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H5342 [1AU]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1064), H1355 [12MR] (see H.R. 1155), H1425 [14MR]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H432 [8FE]
National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 1985), H3097 [4JN]
National security: prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (see H.R. 1242), H2125 [17AP]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 167), H2486 [7MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H5403 [2AU]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H4485 [11JY]
NLRB: permit employers to pay higher wages to their employees who are working under a union contract (see H.R. 3154), H6770 [23OC]
OMB: rescind certain unobligated discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 828), H3990 [20JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6957 [30OC]
——— deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H2656 [15MY]
——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3406), H6952 [30OC]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3685), H7627 [10DE]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce certain provisions (see H. Res. 425), H7358 [21NO]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce employer mandate provisions (see H. Con. Res. 45), H5768 [19SE]
——— make the individual health insurance mandate voluntary (see H.R. 3348), H6827 [28OC]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H4173 [28JN]
——— prohibit a government subsidy for premiums of a health plan by a Member of Congress (see H.R. 3067), H5434 [9SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4524 [16JY]
——— provide for participation in health care exchanges by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff and limit subsidies (see H.R. 3076), H5768 [19SE]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H504 [13FE]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H629 [25FE]
——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 1248), H1629 [19MR]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H344 [4FE]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2804 [20MY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H984 [5MR]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see H.R. 2218), H3014 [3JN]
SEC: improve consideration of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders (see H.R. 1062), H2575 [13MY]
Securities Exchange Act: clarify provisions relative to regulation of municipal advisors (see H.R. 797), H3760 [18JN]
Senate: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 431), H7566 [5DE]
Sports: commend and support the U.S. delegation and the U.S. Deaf Sports Federation in their representation of the U.S. at the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria (see H. Res. 314), H4980 [23JY]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H4309 [9JY]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H2719 [16MY]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to limit congressional power to impose a tax on failure to purchase goods or services (see H.J. Res. 28), H3253 [6JN]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H4857 [22JY]
——— expand access to Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 1032), H1861 [9AP]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H3253 [6JN]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H7628 [10DE]
——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 1129), H3929 [19JN]
——— provide a tax credit for owning certain disaster resilient property (see H.R. 2241), H6053 [30SE]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H4177 [28JN]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H2248 [23AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H4980 [23JY]
——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 147, 483), H504 [13FE]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 903), H950 [4MR]
——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 582), H661 [26FE]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H1860 [9AP]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H2300 [24AP]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H2396 [26AP]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1186), H2913 [22MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H1360 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: require advance public notice of any modification to be made in the terms or conditions of any crop insurance policy or plan offered (see H.R. 1789), H2391 [26AP]
Dept. of Defense: improve treatment of Armed Forces members and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (see H.R. 3775), H8117 [16DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: increase seigniorage and mint and issue coins celebrating American Liberty, ‘‘The Union’’, and American values, and continue production of Presidentially-themed coins (see H.R. 2535), H4141 [27JN]
Federal-State relations: prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments (see H.R. 3002), H5396 [2AU]
John Craig (vessel): exempt from certain requirements when operating on a portion of the Kentucky River (see H.R. 2570), H4143 [27JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 26), H454 [12FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: apply provisions to Delegates and Resident Commissioners and certain congressional staff (see H.R. 2010), H2716 [16MY]
Taxation: allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (see H.R. 2212), H2964 [24MY]
——— exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (see H.R. 2312), H3287 [11JN]
——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (see H.R. 998), H1318 [6MR]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H4483 [11JY]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: establish application process for interested parties to apply for a county to be designated as a rural area (see H.R. 2672), H4483 [11JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Agriculture: require advance public notice of any modification to be made in the terms or conditions of any crop insurance policy or plan offered (H.R. 1789), H2395 [26AP]
Dept. of Defense: improve treatment of Armed Forces members and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (H.R. 3775), H8118 [16DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: increase seigniorage and mint and issue coins celebrating American Liberty, ‘‘The Union’’, and American values, and continue production of Presidentially-themed coins (H.R. 2535), H4144 [27JN]
Federal-State relations: prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments (H.R. 3002), H5400 [2AU]
John Craig (vessel): exempt from certain requirements when operating on a portion of the Kentucky River (H.R. 2570), H4145 [27JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 26), H455 [12FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: apply provisions to Delegates and Resident Commissioners and certain congressional staff (H.R. 2010), H2718 [16MY]
Taxation: allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (H.R. 2212), H2965 [24MY]
——— exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (H.R. 2312), H3287 [11JN]
——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (H.R. 998), H1321 [6MR]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (H.R. 2673), H4484 [11JY]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: establish application process for interested parties to apply for a county to be designated as a rural area (H.R. 2672), H4484 [11JY]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3898, H3919 [19JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6035 [30SE], H6187 [3OC]
Buckler, Aitkin: Bath County, KY, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1006• [28JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1800• [21MR]
Coal: importance to national energy policy, H2108, H2109, H2110, H2111, H2112 [17AP]
Colleges and universities: allow the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H3898 [19JN]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit from taking action to establish a restricted area prohibiting public access to waters downstream of a dam (S. 982), H2827 [21MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: require advance public notice of any modification to terms or conditions of existing crop insurance policies or plans, H3919 [19JN]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes, H2752 [17MY]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H641 [26FE]
——— impact of Government regulations, H3673 [17JN]
——— importance of job creation, H2377 [26AP]
EPA: impact of Government regulations on coal industry, H2108, H2109, H2110, H2112 [17AP], H5582 [17SE]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 367), H4065 [26JN], H5323 [1AU]
——— require agency reports on proposed Federal rules include an analysis of anticipated jobs gained or lost due to implementation and specify if jobs are public or private, H5323 [1AU]
Frankfort, KY: anniversary of Stewart Home School, E675• [16MY]
Georgetown, KY: Royal Spring Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E976• [26JN]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6187 [3OC], H6587 [14OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2596 [14MY]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H252 [23JA]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H119• [15JA]
IRS: investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, H2942 [23MY]
Jessamine County, KY: tribute to Relay for Life participants, E837• [11JN]
Kentucky: importance of coal mining industry to energy and economy, H2108, H2112 [17AP]
——— tribute to Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Service, E613• [7MY]
Kentucky Right to Life Association: anniversary, E53• [23JA]
Manufacturing Day: observance, E1438• [4OC]
Menifee County, KY: recognize anniversary of tornado and honor victims, H673 [27FE]
Montgomery County, KY: tribute to Montgomery County School District ranking in Kentucky Unbridled Learning assessment and accountability system, E1607• [30OC]
National Bourbon Day: observance, H3638 [14JN]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, E501• [18AP]
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: observance, E1403• [30SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1364 [13MR], H4065 [26JN]
——— evaluation of policies relative to coal industry, H4065 [26JN], H5581 [17SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), H7083 [14NO]
——— impact on the public debt, H6476 [10OC], H6559 [12OC]
——— implementation, H6587 [14OC]
——— provide for participation in health care exchanges by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff and limit subsidies, H6035 [30SE], H6187 [3OC]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2596 [14MY]
Power resources: importance of coal mining industry to energy and economy, H5581 [17SE]
Public debt: ceiling, H6476 [10OC], H6587 [14OC]
Richmond, KY: tribute to Madison Central High School boys’ basketball team, E670• [15MY]
Taxation: exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (H.R. 2312), H3638 [14JN]
——— rates, H641 [26FE]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 523), H5761 [19SE]
Votes: position on missed, H3943• [20JN], H4545• [17JY]
Whayne Supply Co.: anniversary, E886• [17JN]
Tributes
Belcher, Gerald, E567• [26AP]
Clay, Henry, H252 [23JA], H1980 [12AP]
Gibbs, Vernon and Geneva, E494• [18AP]
McCarty, James and Connie, E494• [18AP]
McMillan, William L., III, E412• [10AP]
Rawlings, Simon P., E634• [9MY]
Toy, John C., E741• [23MY]
BARR, BOB (a former Representative from Georgia)
Articles and editorials
‘‘Just Say No’’ to Cybersecurity Bill, H2083 [17AP]
BARRAGAN, MARIA
Remarks in House
Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Woodhaven Scholarship award recipients, H2525 [8MY]
BARRASSO, JOHN (a Senator from Wyoming)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3618 [20MY], S3768 [22MY]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6965 [26SE], S8852 [16DE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1787 [13MR], S1864, S1871 [14MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2039, S2040 [20MR], S2169, S2170, S2172, S2173, S2175, S2190, S2191, S2193, S2194, S2199, S2219, S2222, S2227 [21MR], S2272, S2283, S2311, S2352 [22MR]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2978 [24AP]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6382, S6386, S6387, S6388 [11SE], S6448, S6455, S6459 [12SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8057 [14NO], S8130 [18NO], S8239, S8242, S8245 [19NO], S8363, S8364, S8393 [20NO], S8493 [21NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5970 [25JY], S6081 [30JY]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2689 [16AP], S2709 [17AP]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4416 [12JN], S4794 [20JN]
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), S3267 [8MY], S3347 [9MY], S3409 [14MY]
Appointments
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye into the House Chamber, H2487 [8MY]
Committee to escort the President, S662 [12FE], H443 [12FE]
Conferee: H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act, S7799 [4NO]
Articles and editorials
Equal Access to Justice for a Few, Ken Hamilton, Wyoming Agriculture (publication), S2558 [10AP]
From the Start, Signs of Trouble at Health Portal, Robert Pear, Sharon LaFraniere, and Ian Austen, New York (NY) Times (excerpt), S7487 [15OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices (see S. Res. 133), S3328 [9MY]
——— 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]
Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 29), S42 [22JA]
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]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 547), S1785 [13MR] (see S. 1436), S6206 [1AU]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 7), S708 [13FE]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 554), S4586 [18JN]
——— rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see S. 692), S2564 [10AP]
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]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (see S. Res. 225), S6446 [12SE]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 582), S1853 [14MR]
——— require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see S. 1404), S6126 [31JY]
Courts: reallocate Federal judgeships for the courts of appeals (see S. 699), S7674 [30OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 463), S2502 [9AP]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit replacement of existing coding system for disease and diagnosis classifications in implementing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards (see S. 972), S3569 [16MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: permit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognition of a State court order amending an internationally adopted child’s birth date or name (see S. 1614), S7673 [30OC]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land to the Powell Recreation District in Wyoming (see S. 130), S284 [24JA]
——— convey to States all right, title, and interest in, and to a percentage of, the mineral royalties and other amounts required to be paid relative to public land and deposits in the State (see S. 951), S3430 [14MY]
——— limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (see S. 831), S3029 [25AP]
——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 919), S3326 [9MY]
Dept. of Transportation: provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 1479), S6208 [1AU]
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]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S3955 [4JN]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see S. 1623), S8362 [20NO]
Endangered Species Act: establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 19), S943 [27FE]
Federal agencies and departments: codify and modify regulatory requirements (see S. 191), S438 [31JA]
——— 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]
——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see S. 523), S1709 [12MR]
Federal employees: limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee (see S. 1312), S5755 [17JY]
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), S6447 [12SE]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 727), S5500 [27JN]
——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S2897 [23AP]
——— require an empirical impact study on proposed rules relative to the International Basel III agreement on general risk-based capital requirements as they apply to community banks (see S. 731), S3160 [7MY]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 105), S2897 [23AP]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1212), S4793 [20JN]
Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see S. 1341), S5840 [23JY]
Forests: provide for the conduct of stewardship contracting projects (see S. 1300), S6211 [1AU]
FRS: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau without a constitutionally confirmed Director (see S. 190), S521 [7FE]
——— provide consumers with a free annual disclosure of information the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau maintains on them (see S. 1667), S7927 [7NO]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 209), S469 [4FE]
——— require Senate confirmation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Inspector General (see S. 1310), S5801 [18JY]
GAO: require a study and report on the costs of Federal regulations (see S. 536), S2590 [11AP]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 84), S2026 [20MR]
Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]
Health: prohibit denial of coverage under Federal health care programs based on comparative effectiveness research data and ensure research accounts for advancements in health care and different treatment options (see S. 133), S284 [24JA]
——— repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see S. 40), S43 [22JA]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see S. 1455), S6207 [1AU]
——— exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans (see S. 1735), S8186 [19NO]
Iran: 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), S1230 [6MR]
——— support political reform (see S. Res. 154), S4059 [10JN]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 204), S438 [31JA] (see S. 1712), S8049 [14NO]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Medicaid: repeal enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage (see S. 963), S3531 [15MY]
Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see S. 1143), S7877 [6NO]
——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 562), S1853 [14MR]
——— establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see S. 236), S519 [7FE]
——— provide for fairness in hospital payments (see S. 183), S6209 [1AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1123), S5687 [15JY]
Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see S. 124), S214 [23JA]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 191), S5499 [27JN]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 305), S8361 [20NO]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S4674 [19JN]
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 149), S3614 [20MY]
National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 293), S8000 [13NO]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S8361 [20NO]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1352), S5907 [24JY]
Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act: clarify certain provisions relative to fundraising and location of the memorial (see S. 1046), S3843 [23MY]
NLRB: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain activities without a constitutionally confirmed board (see S. 190), S521 [7FE]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: notify World Trade Organization if members fail during consecutive years to disclose subsidies under the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (see S. 355), S773 [14FE]
OMB: oversee reforms to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination of the Federal permitting process for major capital projects (see S. 1397), S6072 [30JY]
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]
——— limit availability of tax credits and reductions in cost-sharing to individuals receiving health coverage under certain labor union plans (see S. 1487), S6295 [9SE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see S. 1292), S5667 [11JY]
——— provide for a fixed annual open enrollment period for health exchange plans and disclose premium and cost-sharing information prior to enrollment (see S. 1849), S8975 [18DE]
——— provide that certain requirements do not apply if the American Health Benefit Exchanges are not operating by a certain date (see S. 1154), S4406 [12JN] (see S. 1272), S5620 [10JY]
——— provide that the reinsurance program be applied equally to all health insurance issuers and group health plans (see S. 1724), S8186 [19NO]
——— repeal (see S. 177), S358 [29JA]
——— repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see S. 610), S1950 [19MR]
——— repeal if it is determined that the Act has resulted in more uninsured individuals than at the time of enactment (see S. 1894), S9105 [20DE]
——— 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]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (see S. 1590), S7618 [29OC]
Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (see S. 1302), S7431 [12OC]
Pesticides: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 175), S358 [29JA]
Pipelines: express that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline promotes sound investment in infrastructure, energy security, and job creation (see S. Con. Res. 21), S6127 [31JY]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 17), S943 [27FE]
Public debt: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see S. 46), S43 [22JA]
——— require that any debt ceiling increase be balanced by equal spending cuts (see S. 43), S400 [30JA]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 57), S871 [26FE]
SBA: increase oversight of small business assistance programs (see S. 936), S6598 [18SE]
——— require a study and report on the costs to small business concerns of Federal regulations (see S. 535), S2590 [11AP]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 313), S8565 [9DE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1335), S5842 [23JY]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see S. 170), S401 [30JA]
States: prohibit Federal bailout of any State (see S. Res. 215), S6208 [1AU]
——— recognize authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation (see S. 1743), S8360 [20NO]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 489), S6209 [1AU]
Taxation: constitutional amendment to limit congressional power to impose a tax on failure to purchase goods or services (see S.J. Res. 16), S3987 [6JN]
——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1181), S4585 [18JN]
——— improve access to health care by expanding health savings accounts (see S. 1031), S3843 [23MY]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S6206 [1AU]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see S. Con. Res. 4), S329 [28JA]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 420), S3615 [20MY]
——— provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see S. 720), S2649 [15AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 1183), S4673 [19JN]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 232), S519 [7FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 399), S1011 [28FE]
U.N.: provide for an accounting of total U.S. contributions (see S. 988), S3614 [20MY]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1786 [13MR]
Ukraine: call for release of Yulia Tymoshenko, urge the European Union to include such release as a criterion for signing certain agreements, and encourage a strong relationship with Europe (see S. Res. 165), S4058 [10JN]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see S. 950), S3846 [23MY] (see S. 1171), S4521 [17JN]
Water: exempt certain lead pipes, fittings, solder, and flux that contain brass from prohibitions on leaded brass (see S. 1824), S8809 [13DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3532 [15MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S4213 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (see S. 306), S707 [13FE]
——— require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (see S. 1800), S8668 [11DE]
Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see S. 192), S438 [31JA]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit the taking of privately held water rights and uphold longstanding State water laws (see S. 1630), S7728 [31OC]
EPA: prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (see S. 1324), S5800 [18JY]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see S. 1195), S4792 [20JN]
Federal agencies and departments: repeal prohibition on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see S. 1100), S3986 [6JN]
Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (see S. 327), S772 [14FE]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 6), S1229 [6MR]
NLRB: delay enforcement of any rulings until final resolution of pending lawsuits relative to recess appointments of certain members (see S. 180), S400 [30JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions (see S. 1711), S8049 [14NO]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 603), S1950 [19MR]
Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see S. 258), S520 [7FE]
Social Security: provide for a phased-in payment of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits during the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness (see S. 1311), S5755 [17JY]
——— provide for congressional oversight and approval of totalization agreements (see S. 767), S2798 [18AP]
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]
Certificates of election
Senate, S1 [3JA]
Cloture motions
Budget: replace sequester and give the President the flexibility to make spending cuts (S. 16), motion to proceed, S927 [27FE], S991 [28FE]
Dept. of Education: reset interest rates for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (S. 1003), motion to proceed, S3949 [4JN], S3977 [6JN]
Oaths of office
Senate, S5 [3JA]
Privilege of the floor
Golden, Abbie, S8777 [12DE]
Lojo, Ryan, S8777 [12DE]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7070 [1OC], S7141 [2OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), motion to proceed, S6694, S6872 [24SE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1738 [13MR]
Armed Forces: anniversary of Air Force 90th Missile Wing stationed at Frances E. Warren AFB, WY, S5260 [26JN]
Brennan, John O.: nomination to be CIA Director, S1207, S1208, S1210 [6MR]
Budget: deficit, S246 [24JA]
——— reform entitlement programs, S7141 [2OC]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2120 [21MR], S2267, S2314 [22MR]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6550 [18SE]
Dept. of Justice: withhold percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program funds from States and local governments that release private gun ownership data, S2710 [17AP], S2780 [18AP]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, S1116, S1117 [5MR]
EPA: expedite exports from the U.S. by prohibiting application of National Environmental Policy Act relative to greenhouse gas emmisions such exports would produce outside the U.S., S2314 [22MR]
——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect, S6550 [18SE]
——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (S. 1324), S5855 [24JY]
Equal Access to Justice Act: require disclosure of all payments made from the Judgment Fund, S2558 [10AP]
Federal Helium Reserve: complete privatization in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting taxpayer interests (H.R. 527), S6625 [19SE]
——— improve stewardship by ensuring market stability for end-users and ensure a fair return on helium assets (S. 783), S6625 [19SE]
Feldblum, Chai R.: nomination to the EEOC, S8692 [12DE]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2710 [17AP], S2780 [18AP]
——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents, S2710 [17AP]
Forest Service: wildland fire management funding, S2267 [22MR]
Gamroth, Brian S.: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Distinguished Service Award recipient, S6063 [30JY]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7070 [1OC], S7141 [2OC], S7361 [10OC]
Hot Springs County, WY: anniversary, S4581 [18JN]
IRS: investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, S3502 [15MY]
Kaycee, WY: anniversary, S5686 [15JY]
Labor unions: prohibit access to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act advanced premium tax credits for low-income members in effort to avoid increased health care costs, S734 [14FE]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S3502 [15MY]
McCarthy, Regina: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S5109 [25JN], S5766 [18JY]
——— suitability to be EPA Administrator relative to lack of transparency at the EPA, S5766 [18JY]
National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, National Gallery of Art, and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 70), S7141 [2OC]
National security: use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S., S1207, S1208, S1210 [6MR]
NIH: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), S7141 [2OC]
NLRB: Federal appellate court ruling on recess appointment of certain members, S382 [30JA]
Nuckolls, JW and Thea: Wyoming Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees, S6062 [30JY]
Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S733 [14FE], S6550 [18SE]
——— evaluation of economic policies, S3942 [4JN], S5854 [24JY]
——— evaluation of energy policies, S5109 [25JN]
——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S5766 [18JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow States to opt out of certain provisions, S7991 [13NO]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate, S5535 [9JY], S5701 [16JY], S7070 [1OC]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, S7070 [1OC], S7314 [9OC]
——— disapprove rule imposing mandates on current health plans in order to retain grandfathered status, S7786 [4NO], S7991 [13NO]
——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage, S7786 [4NO]
——— impact, S3101 [7MY], S6144 [1AU]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S432 [31JA], S1076 [4MR], S2485–S2487 [9AP], S2864 [23AP], S3942 [4JN], S5237 [26JN], S5535 [9JY], S5766 [18JY], S5854 [24JY], S6405 [12SE], S7070 [1OC], S7141 [2OC], S7605 [29OC], S7785–S7787 [4NO], S7991 [13NO], S8017 [14NO], S8299 [20NO], S8589 [10DE], S8692, S8749 [12DE], S8781 [13DE], S9030 [19DE]
——— implementation, S4626 [19JN], S7141 [2OC], S7313 [9OC], S7487 [15OC], S7605 [29OC], S7785–S7787 [4NO]
——— prohibit funding to implement, S6694, S6872 [24SE]
——— prohibit implementation funding, S1738 [13MR]
——— provide for a fixed annual open enrollment period for health exchange plans and disclose premium and cost-sharing information prior to enrollment (S. 1849), S8977 [18DE]
——— repeal, S3101 [7MY], S6405 [12SE], S8017 [14NO]
Phillips, Gregory A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5522 [8JY]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4357 [12JN], S5633 [11JY]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S4357 [12JN], S5633 [11JY]
Public debt: ceiling, S246 [24JA], S7141 [2OC]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), motion to proceed, S7361 [10OC]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (S. Res. 212), S6144 [1AU]
Sebelius, Sec. of HHS: assessment of propriety of fundraising efforts to promote the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S3502 [15MY]
Senate Rules: improve debate and consideration of legislative matters and nominations (S. Res. 15), S273 [24JA]
——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S4357 [12JN], S5633 [11JY], S8591 [10DE], S8692 [12DE]
Sheridan, WY: anniversary of Trail End State Historic Site, S5835 [23JY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S5109 [25JN]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), S7141 [2OC]
Washakie County, WY: anniversary, S5525 [8JY]
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, S3409, S3417 [14MY]
——— 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), S3224 [8MY], S3409, S3417 [14MY]
Tributes
Bell, Hallie, S6064• [30JY]
Chiesa, Senator, S7594 [29OC]
Defebaugh, Joel, S8599• [10DE]
Etman, Omar, S6064• [30JY]
Faircloth, Kip, S6064• [30JY]
Fischer, Senator, S2444 [8AP]
Forman, Rebekah, S3025• [25AP]
Golden, Abbie, S8599• [10DE]
Haupt, Brandi, S3025• [25AP]
Honaker, Dustin, S3025• [25AP]
John, Natasha, S8599• [10DE]
Jones, Amanda, S8599• [10DE]
Jorgensen, Shelby, S6064• [30JY]
Kading, Joye, S2746• [17AP]
Kersenbrock, Tess, S6065• [30JY]
Kuczynski, Brouck, S3025• [25AP]
Lawrence, Kirby, S6065• [30JY]
Lee, Amy, S8599• [10DE]
Lewis, Madeleine, S6065• [30JY]
Libby, Hal, S6065• [30JY]
Loeblein, James T., S5964 [25JY]
Lojo, Ryan, S8599• [10DE]
Lowe, R. Stanley, S12 [3JA]
Messer, Josh, S6065• [30JY]
Perry, Chris, S3025 [25AP]
Price, Amber, S3025• [25AP]
Rosty, Brandon, S6065• [30JY]
Sanchez, Leo, S1707 [12MR]
Scott, Senator, S5515 [8JY]
Spenny, Matthew, S8599• [10DE]
Stahl, Adam, S3025• [25AP]
Stopp, Mike, S6065• [30JY]
Thomas, Craig, S3026• [25AP]
Trabing, Jennifer, S8599• [10DE]
True, Ashley, S6065• [30JY]
Trujillo, Michael, S3026• [25AP]
BARRE, VT
Articles and editorials
Robert Rossi, at 100, Has Always Known Where Home Is, S8351 [20NO]
Remarks in Senate
Rock of Ages Stone Quarry: tribute, S9046 [19DE]
BARRE MONTPEILER (VT) TIMES ARGUS
Articles and editorials
Lessons in Democracy, S4029 [10JN]
BARRE MONTPELIER (VT) TIMES ARGUS
Articles and editorials
Marketers Find Barre History Just the Right Fit, S9046 [19DE]
BARRERA, MAYRA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E667 [15MY]
BARRERA, ROSA
Remarks in House
Raymondville, TX: tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish students for participation in Diocese of Brownsville, TX, Mobile Journalist Project, E568 [26AP]
BARRERAS, ROMEO
Remarks in House
Tribute, H348 [5FE]
BARRETERO, CASEY
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E321 [18MR]
BARRETT, ALEX
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E53 [23JA]
BARRETT, CHRISTOPHER
Remarks in House
New York: tribute to 23d Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Program grants, E332 [19MR]
BARRIE, ROSE
Remarks in House
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1099 [19JY]
BARRIOS, ARIANNA
Remarks in House
National Women’s History Month: observance, E572 [26AP]
BARROW, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4311 [9JY], H4330 [10JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3274), H6411 [8OC]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Aviation: ensure any requirement providing for screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or air traffic controller for a sleep disorder is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (see H.R. 3578), H7395 [2DE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7053 [13NO]
Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H4524 [16JY]
——— require the President to submit a budget to Congress listing current fiscal year spending levels for proposed programs and separate amounts for proposed spending increases (see H.R. 2686), H4524 [16JY]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H5176 [30JY]
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 H.R. 360), H1322 [6MR]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H2161 [18AP]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H3288 [11JN]
Commission on Government Transformation: establish (see H.R. 2675), H4524 [16JY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1547 [15MR]
Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H7188 [18NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: create competition in canned tuna purchasing program to strengthen buying power, increase availability to school lunch and nutrition programs, and create jobs in canning industry (see H.R. 2842), H5088 [25JY]
——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 979), H2719 [16MY]
Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 2052), H2802 [20MY]
Dept. of HHS: award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see H.R. 2094), H4178 [28JN]
——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see H.R. 565), H1860 [9AP]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H3995 [24JN]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H1993 [12AP]
——— revise operations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (see H.R. 2143), H2952 [23MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H1718 [20MR]
Dept. of Labor: issue interim occupational safety and health standard regarding worker exposure to combustible dust (see H.R. 691), H545 [14FE]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H7188 [18NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 411), H6676 [22OC]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H7111 [14NO]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a specific timeline to achieve integrated electronic health records (see H.R. 2590), H4524 [16JY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 3558), H7608 [9DE]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3689), H7627 [10DE]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H1959 [11AP]
EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2026), H2717 [16MY]
——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 959), H981 [5MR]
——— withdraw proposed order pertaining to the pesticide sulfuryl fluoride (see H.R. 1496), H2719 [16MY]
FAA: ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (see H.R. 1848), H2605 [14MY] (see H.R. 3363), H6958 [30OC]
FCC: prohibit from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors (see H.R. 3196), H6999 [12NO]
Federal agencies and departments: create an expedited procedure to enact GAO recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication (see H.R. 2506), H4599 [17JY]
——— improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see H.R. 2689), H4599 [17JY]
——— modify the Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recover of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 3555), H7309 [20NO]
——— promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H4599 [17JY]
——— review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H4369 [10JY]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H3760 [18JN]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H3760 [18JN]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H1629 [19MR]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H5922 [27SE]
Government: prohibit Members of Congress, President, Vice-President, and executive department heads from receiving pay and prioritize payments to seniors, military, and veterans during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 3152), H6012 [28SE]
Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (see H.R. 2542), H4142 [27JN]
Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 1146), H1396 [13MR]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2397 [26AP]
——— prohibit operation of an exercise facility for Members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3276), H6546 [11OC]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H3355 [12JN]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1860 [9AP]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H4979 [23JY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1829 [21MR]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H1431 [14MR]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H8113 [12DE]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H7446 [3DE]
——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H4039 [25JN]
Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H700 [27FE]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H2438 [6MY]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H4370 [10JY]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H7446 [3DE]
——— promote health care technology innovation and access to medical devices and services for which patients choose to self-pay (see H.R. 3681), H7607 [9DE]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H7253 [19NO]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H2570 [9MY]
——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 805), H2958 [23MY]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H2067 [16AP]
Medicare/Medicaid: delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H7111 [14NO]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 134), H56 [4JA]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 310), H176 [18JA]
——— provide that Members shall be paid last whenever the U.S. cannot satisfy obligations in a timely manner because public debt ceiling has been reached (see H.R. 1884), H2533 [8MY]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H1860 [9AP]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H4146 [27JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6999 [12NO]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate and penalties for violating such mandate until Federal enrollment website is fully functional (see H.R. 3425), H6953 [30OC]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2988), H5396 [2AU]
——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2835), H5088 [25JY]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H629 [25FE]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H1398 [13MR]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 915), H7394 [2DE]
Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H7153 [15NO]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see H.R. 2218), H3014 [3JN]
Ryan, Leo J.: tribute (see H. Res. 423), H7252 [19NO]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 337), H599 [15FE]
Taxation: allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 38), H28 [3JA]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H6829 [28OC]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3327), H7112 [14NO]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H7357 [21NO]
——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 4), H3760 [18JN]
——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 1851), H5922 [27SE]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 903), H814 [28FE]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3991 [20JN]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H6770 [23OC]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3288 [11JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1720 [20MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 3201), H5921 [27SE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 4), H32 [3JA]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt a portion of civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts covering personnel who have served in the Armed Forces from sequestration (see H.R. 2614), H4212 [8JY]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts from sequestration (see H.R. 2613), H4212 [8JY]
——— reduce Federal spending (see H.R. 37), H28 [3JA]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2583), H4174 [28JN]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 223), H84 [14JA]
Immigration: improve worksite enforcement, prevent crime, and gain operational control of the borders (see H.R. 2124), H2952 [23MY]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in compensation from taking effect until a House election has intervened (see H.J. Res. 33), H1320 [6MR]
——— reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 37), H28 [3JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal portions (see H.R. 37), H28 [3JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Augusta Canal National Heritage Area: reauthorize (H.R. 3201), H5922 [27SE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 4), H38 [3JA]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt a portion of civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts covering personnel who have served in the Armed Forces from sequestration (H.R. 2614), H4213 [8JY]
——— provide the President with the authority to exempt civilian Dept. of Defense personnel accounts from sequestration (H.R. 2613), H4213 [8JY]
——— reduce Federal spending (H.R. 37), H34 [3JA]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (H.R. 2583), H4176 [28JN]
House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (H.R. 223), H85 [14JA]
Immigration: improve worksite enforcement, prevent crime, and gain operational control of the borders (H.R. 2124), H2955 [23MY]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in compensation from taking effect until a House election has intervened (H.J. Res. 33), H1322 [6MR]
——— reduce rates of basic pay (H.R. 37), H34 [3JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal portions (H.R. 37), H34 [3JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H705 [28FE], H1640 [20MR]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3875, H3909 [19JN], H3955 [20JN]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, H3955 [20JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1640 [20MR]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 377), H3107 [5JN]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H2869 [22MY]
——— importance of bipartisanship, H2792 [20MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform crop insurance program, H3909 [19JN]
——— repeal Market Access Program, H3875 [19JN]
Dept. of Commerce: produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (H.R. 2052), H5412 [9SE]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4965 [23JY]
——— prohibit funding to furlough civilian employees, H4965 [23JY]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H705 [28FE], H3931 [20JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4330 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies for the purchase or lease of new motor vehicles, H4330 [10JY]
Equal Pay Act: anniversary, H3107 [5JN]
FAA: ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (H.R. 1848), H4494 [16JY]
Government: prohibit Members of Congress, President, Vice-President, and executive department heads from receiving pay and prioritize payments to seniors, military, and veterans during Government shutdowns (H.R. 3152), H6241 [4OC]
——— shutdown relative to budget process, H6241 [4OC]
IRS: allegations of misspent funds, H4148 [28JN]
——— investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, H2721 [17MY]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in compensation from taking effect until a House election has intervened (H.J. Res. 33), H1551 [18MR]
——— encourage donation of frequent flyer miles to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., Hero Miles Program, H7699 [12DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), H7063 [14NO]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2667), H4552 [17JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, H6692 [23OC]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 2668), H4552 [17JY]
——— repeal implementation of the employer health insurance mandate, H4320 [10JY]
Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, H4046 [26JN]
Tributes
Benton, Terrell W., Jr., H554 [15FE]
Connell, Jack, H1433 [15MR]
Dingell, Representative, H4136, H4139 [27JN]
Edenfield, Silas, H3220 [6JN]
Markey, Representative, H4137 [27JN]
Murphy, William Q., Jr., E1244• [2AU]
Webb, Brandon, H4729 [19JY]
BARRS, BILL
Remarks in House
Rotary Club of Dodge County, GA: Farmer of the Year award recipient, E164 [15FE]
BARRY, RAYMOND F., SR. (RAMBO)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1445 [7OC]
BARRY, YANK
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7452 [4DE]
BARS AND STRIPES (Military Spouse JD Network newsletter)
Articles and editorials
Faith & Family—The Center of a Military Spouse DC Circuit Nominee, S7701 [31OC]
BART, KRYS
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3949 [4JN], S5525 [8JY]
BARTLETT, J.J.
Remarks in House
Offshore Mariners’ Wives Association: Friends of the Fishing Industry Award recipient, E1907 [19DE]
BARTLETT, MICHELLE AND JIM
Remarks in House
Rotary Club of Golden, CO: Ethics in Business Award recipients, E606 [7MY]
BARTLETT, STEPHEN T.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1705 [19NO]
BARTO, SALLY
Articles and editorials
Turning Old Plates Into $$$, S4574 [18JN]
BARTON, CLARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1577 [19MR]
BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 624), H2134 [18AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H1356 [12MR]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2959 [23MY]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see H.R. 2449), H4858 [22JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4979 [23JY]
Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 106), H2605 [14MY]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H7188 [18NO]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7111 [14NO]
Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H3995 [24JN]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (see H.R. 444), H372 [5FE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see H.R. 684), H2248 [23AP]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: display plaque in National Statuary Hall recognizing Christian church services in the Capitol from 1800 to 1868, including attendees James Madison and Thomas Jefferson (see H.R. 1586), H2066 [16AP]
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 H.R. 360), H1720 [20MR]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2486 [7MY]
Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 119), H1548 [15MR]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H2067 [16AP]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1547 [15MR] (see H.R. 334), H284 [23JA]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 61, 217), H86 [14JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H300 [29JA]
Davis-Bacon Act: raise threshold dollar amount of contracts subject to the prevailing wage requirements (see H.R. 1637), H2157 [18AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see H.R. 1355), H2125 [17AP]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see H.R. 580), H7357 [21NO]
Dept. of HHS: ensure women who access federally funded family planning services are given pregnancy option counseling including professional adoption counseling (see H.R. 3539), H7357 [21NO]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H6012 [28SE]
Dept. of the Interior: issue an oil and gas leasing program under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for 2016–2020 (see H.R. 2265), H3929 [19JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H2914 [22MY]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H2125 [17AP]
EPA: amend the renewable fuel program to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel (see H.R. 1959), H2602 [14MY]
——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see H.J. Res. 64), H5833 [25SE]
——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 322), H284 [23JA]
——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 1422), H2913 [22MY]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 1461), H5175 [30JY]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H3759 [18JN]
——— constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 51), H4175 [28JN]
FCC: authorize a bipartisan majority of Commissioners to hold nonpublic collaborative discussions (see H.R. 539), H703 [27FE]
——— expand and clarify prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information (see H.R. 3670), H7566 [5DE]
FDA: exempt certain user fees from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2725), H4724 [18JY]
Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6957 [30OC]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
——— repeal prohibition on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels (see H.R. 2478), H7111 [14NO]
——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 309), H1993 [12AP]
Federal employees: limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee (see H.R. 107), H224 [22JA]
——— reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 824), H818 [28FE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H6957 [30OC]
——— more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 1290), H1718 [20MR]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H2354 [25AP]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H86 [14JA]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H5922 [27SE]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H2604 [14MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H2656 [15MY]
——— repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H2535 [8MY] (see H.R. 3121), H5922 [27SE]
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), H3254 [6JN]
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), H6829 [28OC]
Information technology: provide for greater transparency in and user control over the treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance the security of such data (see H.R. 1913), H2914 [22MY]
Insurance: allow individuals to opt out of minimum required health benefits by permitting insurance issuers to offer qualified health plans that offer alternative benefits to the benefits otherwise required (see H.R. 3450), H7312 [20NO]
——— allow States to determine the age discount in their health insurance market in order to prevent an increase in young people’s premiums (see H.R. 544), H1359 [12MR]
——— condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5090 [25JY]
Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model (see H.R. 1580), H2065 [16AP]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H2575 [13MY]
IRS: 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), H2959 [23MY]
Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H980 [5MR]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H2775 [17MY]
Medicare: modify hospital requirements to qualify for the rural provider and hospital exception to physician ownership or investment prohibition in order take into account certain hospitals (see H.R. 2027), H4178 [28JN]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H4309 [9JY]
——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1428), H4485 [11JY]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (see H.R. 2810), H5404 [2AU]
——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 805), H2958 [23MY]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H8112 [12DE]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 80), H627 [25FE]
Natural gas: provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects (see H.R. 1900), H4214 [8JY]
NRC: ensure orderly conduct of policy and rulemaking actions (see H.R. 3132), H7689 [11DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6827 [28OC]
——— deauthorize appropriations (see H.R. 1005), H2656 [15MY]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5655 [18SE]
——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 153), H5263 [31JY]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce employer mandate provisions (see H. Con. Res. 45), H4599 [17JY]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H5404 [2AU]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4483 [11JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H2535 [8MY] (see H.R. 3121), H5922 [27SE]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2913 [22MY]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6594 [14OC]
Paul Brown U.S. Courthouse, Sherman, TX: designate (see H.R. 185), H818 [28FE]
Power resources: require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (see H.R. 3301), H6674 [22OC]
Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications (see H.R. 1847), H2536 [8MY]
——— prevent mass collection of records of innocent Americans and provide greater accountability and transparency of Government surveillance activities and programs (see H.R. 2399), H5403 [2AU]
——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2804 [20MY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H2396 [26AP]
Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H. Res. 56), H413 [6FE]
Sabin Vaccine Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 114), H1396 [13MR]
Sergeant William Moody Post Office Building, Burleson, TX: designate (see H.R. 3060), H5399 [2AU]
Social Security: provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1698), H2297 [24AP]
Taiwan: resume normal diplomatic relations (see H. Con. Res. 29), H2405 [3MY]
——— support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 55), H5588 [17SE]
Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 2778), H4856 [22JY]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 8), H170 [15JA]
——— provide a credit dependent on enactment of State qualified scholarship tax credits and allowed against Federal income tax for charitable contributions to certain education investment organizations (see H.R. 422), H416 [6FE]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H2571 [9MY]
——— remove deduction for charitable contributions from overall limitation on itemized deductions (see H.R. 1479), H2067 [16AP]
——— rename the section of the Internal Revenue Code known as the spousal individual retirement account as the Kay Bailey Hutchison Spousal IRA (see H.R. 2289), H3995 [24JN]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H3991 [20JN]
——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 147), H32 [3JA]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 582), H413 [6FE]
——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 556), H1720 [20MR]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H3357 [12JN]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 956), H1399 [13MR]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Voting: permit States to require voter registration applicants who use the Federal mail voter registration application form to provide additional information as a condition of acceptance of the form (see H.R. 2409), H3991 [20JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1632 [19MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 3481), H7109 [14NO]
Gambling: establish a program for licensing of Internet poker by States and federally recognized Indian tribes (see H.R. 2666), H4482 [11JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: make the individual health insurance mandate voluntary (see H.R. 3348), H6827 [28OC]
Constitutional authority statements
Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (H.R. 3481), H7110 [14NO]
Gambling: establish a program for licensing of Internet poker by States and federally recognized Indian tribes (H.R. 2666), H4484 [11JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: make the individual health insurance mandate voluntary (H.R. 3348), H6828 [28OC]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), request conference with the Senate (H. Res. 368), H6045 [30SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6312 [5OC]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), H6307 [5OC]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1692 [20MR]
Business and industry: ensure that companies sharing cyber threat information do not sell consumers’ personal information for marketing purposes, H2134, H2135 [18AP]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H2868 [22MY]
——— results of congressional baseball game, H3624 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H5026 [24JY]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H4227 [9JY]
Dept. of Energy: High Energy Physics Program funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H4277 [9JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3189, H3190 [5JN]
——— study effectiveness of Lakota light utility helicopters in border security, H3189, H3190 [5JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4277 [9JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2609), consideration (H. Res. 288), H4227 [9JY]
EPA: prohibit the use of the ‘‘social cost of carbon’’ valuation, H5288 [1AU]
——— require a report on economic impact of certain energy-related rules and prohibit finalization of such rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy (H.R. 1582), H5288 [1AU]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), H6307 [5OC]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6307, H6311, H6312, H6318 [5OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2685 [16MY]
House of Representatives: apology for reading constituent comments about President Obama, H6318 [5OC]
NIH: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), H6140 [2OC]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 624), H2134, H2135 [18AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), H7130 [15NO]
——— impact, H7238 [19NO]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H6312, H6314, H6315, H6316, H6317 [5OC]
——— implementation, H6312, H6315, H6318 [5OC]
——— make the individual health insurance mandate voluntary (H.R. 3348), H6811 [28OC], H7130 [15NO], H7238 [19NO]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2685 [16MY]
Privacy: prohibit funding to any U.S. agency, including the National Security Agency, to collect records that pertain to persons not subject to an investigation, H5026 [24JY]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6087 [1OC]
Tributes
Kyle, Chris, H489, H493 [13FE]
Linn, Michael R., E1649• [13NO]
McDonald, Angie, E983• [27JN]
BARTOW COUNTY, GA
Remarks in House
Toyo Tire Corp.: tribute to Bartow County, GA, facility, E1763 [2DE]
BARZUN, MATTHEW W.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6204 [1AU]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6204 [1AU]
BASAR, JOHN
Remarks in House
Hanover Township, PA: anniversary of Hanover Nursery, E497 [18AP]
BASCOM, MARION, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E64 [25JA]
BASEL III IMPACT STUDY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 737), S2683 [16AP]
BASELINE REFORM ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1871) (H. Rept. 113–129), H4036 [25JN]
BASS, CINDY
Letters
Tribute to William H. Gray III, H4192 [8JY]
BASS, J. KYLE
E-mails
Tribute to Chris Kyle, H495 [13FE]
BASS, KAREN (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4911 [23JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4311 [9JY], H4323 [10JY]
Appointments
House of Representatives Private Calendar Official Objectors, H4168 [28JN]
Articles and editorials
Needed—A New Safety Valve, S6005 [29JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H7051 [13NO]
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H4142 [27JN]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see H.R. 2449), H4726 [18JY]
Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H2719 [16MY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 847), H3654 [14JN]
Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H6676 [22OC]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H1359 [12MR]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H8112 [12DE]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 198), H3253 [6JN]
Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 101), H416 [6FE]
——— improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see H.R. 100), H416 [6FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 49), H342 [4FE]
Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 302), H6903 [29OC]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H6999 [12NO]
Budget: exempt Dept. of HUD public and Indian housing programs from sequestration (see H.R. 2695), H4522 [16JY]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 3323), H6768 [23OC]
——— issue a semipostal stamp to support programs targeted at improving permanency outcomes for youth in foster care (see H.R. 2149), H3289 [11JN]
——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H432 [8FE]
——— require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 680), H501 [13FE]
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 H.R. 360), H455 [12FE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H279 [23JA]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]
Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (see H.R. 1154), H5262 [31JY]
Colleges and universities: increase amount of loan forgiveness available to highly-qualified teachers employed in low-income schools who teach in the same school district for five consecutive years (see H.R. 2881), H5260 [31JY]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2436 [6MY]
Congress: refrain from conditioning the resolution of fiscal and budgetary disputes on the taking of action on non-germane legislative matters (see H. Res. 375), H6492 [10OC]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 728), H599 [15FE]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1844), H2483 [7MY]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 25), H413 [6FE]
Corps of Engineers: review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 399), H280 [23JA]
Correctional institutions: provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 895), H1328 [7MR]
Courts: allow judges greater discretion in sentencing decisions in Federal cases involving mandatory minimum sentences (see H.R. 1695), H2297 [24AP]
——— provide funds to State courts for the provision of legal representation to parents and legal guardians relative to child welfare cases (see H.R. 1096), H1861 [9AP]
Credit: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 2580), H4524 [16JY]
——— prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see H.R. 645), H500 [13FE]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H660 [26FE]
——— remove knowledge of age as an element of the offense for sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion (see H.R. 1690), H2246 [23AP]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H1911 [10AP]
Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2123 [17AP]
——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H6999 [12NO]
Dept. of Education: create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 3435), H6953 [30OC]
——— establish a grant program to ensure that students in high-need schools have equal access to a quality education delivered by an effective, diverse workforce (see H.R. 1334), H1822 [21MR]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H2605 [14MY]
——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3538), H7357 [21NO]
——— stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives (see H.R. 1089), H1356 [12MR]
——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2195), H2954 [23MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 485), H3760 [18JN]
——— lift restrictions on research agencies from conducting research on firearms safety and gun violence (see H.R. 321), H455 [12FE]
——— preserve eligibility of a child for kinship guardianship assistance payments when the guardian is replaced by a successor legal guardian (see H.R. 2979), H5395 [2AU]
——— provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (see H.R. 2457), H6775 [24OC]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H1860 [9AP]
——— provide grants to health agencies and community and faith-based organizations for HIV/AIDS education, outreach, research and testing activities in minority communities (see H.R. 2893), H5260 [31JY]
——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see H.R. 725), H599 [15FE]
——— require States to help alien children in the child welfare system apply for all available forms of immigration relief (see H.R. 2036), H2717 [16MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H2249 [23AP]
——— permit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognition of a State court order amending an internationally adopted child’s birth date or name (see H.R. 3386), H6951 [30OC]
Dept. of Justice: modify the definition of armor-piercing ammunition to conform to performance rather than metallurgical content (see H.R. 2566), H4143 [27JN]
——— provide definitions of terms and services for community-based gang intervention to ensure funding for such intervention is utilized in a cost-effective manner and agencies are held accountable (see H.R. 2669), H4482 [11JY]
——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H1821 [21MR]
——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions (see H.R. 3103), H5768 [19SE]
——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see H.R. 2440), H3928 [19JN]
——— 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 Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 1000), H7688 [11DE]
——— issue occupational safety and health standard to reduce injuries to patients, nurses, and other health care workers by establishing a safe patient handling, mobility, and injury prevention standard (see H.R. 2480), H6676 [22OC]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 2909), H5477 [10SE]
——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 798), H629 [25FE]
Dept. of State: enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (see H.R. 2723), H4724 [18JY]
——— prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H5513 [11SE]
——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (see H.R. 3509), H7152 [15NO]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 1175), H5348 [1AU]
——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail (see H.R. 2416), H3758 [18JN]
Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 1124), H1395 [13MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see H.R. 1452), H1857 [9AP]
——— exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see H.R. 1438), H1857 [9AP]
——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 897), H1550 [15MR]
——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 595), H431 [8FE]
——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 1725), H3990 [20JN]
Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD: establish a grant pilot program to provide housing for elderly homeless veterans (see H.R. 1714), H3216 [5JN]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 3206), H5921 [27SE]
——— provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see H.R. 3398), H8127 [19DE]
Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1843), H3016 [3JN]
——— prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see H.R. 2479), H5404 [2AU]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 292), H3216 [5JN]
Drugs: apply reduced sentences for certain cocaine based offenses retroactively for certain offenders (see H.R. 2369), H6829 [28OC]
——— concentrate Federal resources aimed at the prosecution of drug offenses on major offenses (see H.R. 3088), H5884 [26SE]
Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 1397), H1825 [21MR]
——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 2821), H5050 [24JY]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1286), H2354 [25AP]
EPA: regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 2825), H5349 [1AU]
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), H4040 [25JN]
FAA: issue regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County, CA (see H.R. 456), H2161 [18AP]
Families and domestic relations: enhance pre- and post-adoptive support services (see H.R. 3423), H6953 [30OC]
——— ensure that immigration status alone does not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a foster child (see H.R. 2604), H4215 [8JY]
——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H2717 [16MY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 515), H432 [8FE]
Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 388), H6675 [22OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6052 [30SE]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6999 [12NO]
——— improve the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 2199), H6770 [23OC]
Financial institutions: establish fair and transparent practices related to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 1261), H1630 [19MR]
——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H1829 [21MR]
——— restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 129), H7052 [13NO]
Firearms: ban guns for persons who have been convicted of stalking or who are subject to a court order restraining the person from stalking (see H.R. 1914), H7053 [13NO]
——— condemn gun violence, encourage enactment of comprehensive gun reforms, and repeal or reject Stand Your Ground laws (see H. Res. 318), H5088 [25JY]
——— enhance criminal penalties for straw purchasers of firearms (see H.R. 404), H504 [13FE]
——— ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2396 [26AP]
——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 137), H628 [25FE]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 138), H628 [25FE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 437), H950 [4MR]
Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs (see H.R. 1983), H2653 [15MY]
Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H7608 [9DE]
——— establish a framework for effective, transparent, and accountable U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 1793), H2392 [26AP]
——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]
Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see H.R. 1777), H2391 [26AP]
——— enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 1409), H5051 [24JY]
General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H3253 [6JN]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 715), H4523 [16JY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H6775 [24OC]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2300 [24AP]
Human rights: prohibit transfer of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries that are engaging in gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 599), H1568 [18MR]
——— provide protections for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the U.S. and create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking (see H. Res. 387), H6675 [22OC]
Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H1720 [20MR]
——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6289 [4OC] (see H.R. 3163), H6454 [9OC]
Intelligence services: conduct study on use of contractors for intelligence activities (see H.R. 2434), H3927 [19JN]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H984 [5MR]
Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H1550 [15MR]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H2485 [7MY]
James ‘Jim’ Kohnen Post Office, Dublin, CA: designate (see H.R. 1671), H2246 [23AP]
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 1378), H1824 [21MR]
Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H4040 [25JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 268), H3687 [17JN]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H3256 [10JN]
Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (see H. Con. Res. 41), H4980 [23JY]
Law enforcement: encourage States to prohibit Stand Your Ground laws and require Neighborhood Watch programs to register with local law enforcement agencies and the Dept. of Justice (see H.R. 2812), H5050 [24JY]
——— mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (see H.R. 3560), H7358 [21NO]
Los Angeles, CA: celebrate upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games (see H. Res. 317), H5050 [24JY]
Medicaid: remove exclusion from medical assistance of items and services for patients in mental institutions (see H.R. 2757), H5404 [2AU]
——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H1860 [9AP]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H6676 [22OC]
——— provide coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice (see H.R. 2619), H6770 [23OC]
——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 1821), H6676 [22OC]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H1568 [18MR]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR] (see H.R. 1346), H2438 [6MY]
Mining and mineral resources: place a moratorium on permitting for mountaintop removal coal mining until health studies are conducted by the Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 526), H6998 [12NO]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 12), H454 [12FE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 407), H7253 [19NO] (see H. Res. 409), H7051 [13NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 407), H7253 [19NO] (see H. Res. 409), H7051 [13NO]
National Americans of African Immigrant Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 369), H6052 [30SE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 341), H5512 [11SE]
National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy: establish (see H.R. 1635), H7111 [14NO]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 392), H6828 [28OC]
National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 38), H177 [18JA]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2125 [17AP]
National Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 123), H2656 [15MY]
Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 1356), H1823 [21MR]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4143 [27JN]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 1962), H4040 [25JN]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1150), H6052 [30SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H2249 [23AP]
——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H2249 [23AP]
——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H2299 [24AP]
——— reinstate overnight delivery standards for market-dominant products (see H.R. 2459), H3988 [20JN]
Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 118), H1427 [14MR]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see H.R. 1351), H3990 [20JN]
Public welfare programs: reauthorize and amend the program of block grants to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 814), H3288 [11JN]
Russia: disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see H. Res. 24), H85 [14JA]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H1427 [14MR]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2249 [23AP]
Social Security: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see H. Con. Res. 34), H2656 [15MY]
——— require States to follow certain procedures in placing a child who has been removed from the custody of his or her parents (see H.R. 102), H1860 [9AP]
Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 171), H2159 [18AP]
——— develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H2297 [24AP]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H1861 [9AP]
Taxation: allow Head Start teachers the same above-the-line deduction for supplies as is allowed to elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2141), H4980 [23JY]
——— assist in the support of children living in poverty by allowing a refundable credit to grandparents of those children for the purchase household items for the benefit of those children (see H.R. 2051), H3655 [14JN]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H6998 [12NO]
——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]
——— extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H6770 [23OC]
——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H983 [5MR]
——— prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade taxation of U.S. income (see H.R. 1556), H2719 [16MY]
——— reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. 1555), H2025 [15AP]
——— reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 2990), H5396 [2AU]
——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 1554), H2025 [15AP]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]
Trademarks: cancel existing and prohibit future trademarks using the word ‘‘redskin’’ in reference to Native Americans (see H.R. 1278), H1717 [20MR]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 664), H3654 [14JN]
Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (see H. Res. 404), H7153 [15NO]
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H599 [15FE]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit to certain veterans, improve coordination of job training services, and improve Federal contracting with small businesses owned by disabled veterans (see H.R. 2056), H2959 [23MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]
Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 1966), H3929 [19JN]
Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 44), H5052 [24JY]
——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: exempt nonprofit low-income housing providers from certain mortgage, servicing, and appraisal requirements (see H.R. 3529), H7365 [22NO]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H5404 [2AU]
Water pollution: require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 1921), H5348 [1AU]
Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation in the workplace based on actions taken to protest or try to improve working conditions (see H.R. 2311), H6676 [22OC]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H4524 [16JY]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]
——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 1975), H7111 [14NO]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 43), H7312 [20NO]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 118), H1427 [14MR]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see H.R. 111), H173 [15JA]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3990 [20JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1430 [14MR]
——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1505), H1956 [11AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
African Union: anniversary (see H. Res. 234), H2955 [23MY]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]
Dept. of Education: repeal suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 3510), H7152 [15NO]
——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 1330), H1822 [21MR]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 1732), H2349 [25AP]
Kenya: condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people (see H. Res. 394), H6901 [29OC]
——— congratulate commitment to peaceful elections, call for justice for victims of political violence, and support democratic reforms (see H. Res. 186), H2393 [26AP]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7607 [9DE]
Medicaid: extend to physician assistants eligibility for incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records (see H.R. 1790), H2391 [26AP]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 203), H2484 [7MY]
SBA: amend and extend State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 3619), H7364 [22NO]
Transportation: allow local hiring for transportation projects (see H.R. 3620), H7364 [22NO]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Education: repeal suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses (H.R. 3510), H7152 [15NO]
——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 1330), H1826 [21MR]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (H.R. 1732), H2352 [25AP]
Medicaid: extend to physician assistants eligibility for incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records (H.R. 1790), H2395 [26AP]
SBA: amend and extend State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (H.R. 3619), H7365 [22NO]
Transportation: allow local hiring for transportation projects (H.R. 3620), H7365 [22NO]
Remarks
ABC, Inc.: tribute to ABC Family television drama ‘‘The Fosters’’, E959• [25JN]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3874 [19JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4378 [11JY]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent request, H6554 [12OC]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1564 [18MR]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1564 [18MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5598 [18SE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4378 [11JY]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4912 [23JY]
——— wildlife reserve ranger training and equipment funding to combat wildlife poaching and trafficking, H4912 [23JY]
Dept. of Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 1330), E356• [21MR]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and restructure the adoption incentives grant program and extend Family Connection Grant Program (H.R. 3205), H6654 [22OC]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4323, H4336 [10JY]
Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs, H3874 [19JN]
Golomb, Solomon: NSF National Medal of Science award recipient, E169• [15FE]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6554 [12OC]
Los Angeles, CA: restrict Federal support of hydraulic fracturing in the Inglewood Oil Field, H4323, H4336 [10JY]
Medicaid: extend to physician assistants eligibility for incentive payments for adoption and use of certified electronic health records (H.R. 1790), E574• [26AP]
National Foster Care Month: observance, H2805 [21MY]
National parks and recreation areas: codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System (H.R. 1068), H2228 [23AP]
Patriotism: revise U.S. Code provisions on patriotic and national observances, ceremonies, and organizations (H.R. 1067), H2171 [23AP]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Oklahoma, H2805 [21MY]
Tributes
Valenzuela, Marcelina, H2805 [21MY]
BASS, NANCY LEE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1851 [14MR]
BASS, RYAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S280 [24JA]
BASSITT, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1267 [9SE]
BASTIAT, FRÉDÉRIC
Books
‘‘The Law’’ (excerpt), S6796 [24SE]
BATAVIA, IL
Remarks in House
Batavia High School: tribute to football team, H7511 [5DE], E1802 [5DE]
BATES, DOUG
Remarks in House
Iowa: tribute to American Red Cross Serving Greater Iowa Hero of the Heartland Award recipients, E597 [6MY]
BATES, JEREMIAH
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E416 [10AP]
BATES, KATHARINE LEE
Songs
‘‘America the Beautiful’’ (excerpt), H4205 [8JY]
BATES, WILLIAM, JR. (RANDY)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1824 [10DE]
BATESVILLE, IN
Remarks in House
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Southeast regional campuses’ contributions to Indiana 6th Congressional District Job Fair, E1830 [11DE]
BATESVILLE, MS
Remarks in House
Cooley’s Morturary, Inc.: tribute, E1798 [5DE]
BATH COUNTY, KY
Remarks in House
Buckler, Aitkin: Bath County, KY, Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E1006 [28JN]
BATON ROUGE, LA
Bills and resolutions
Corps of Engineers: modify the Mississippi River Ship Channel, Gulf of Mexico to Baton Rouge, LA, navigation project (see S. 574), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1161), H1425 [14MR]
Remarks in House
Louisiana State University: anniversary of Louisiana Business & Technology Center, E1678 [15NO]
BATON ROUGE (LA) ADVOCATE
Articles and editorials
Nomination Delays Hurting Courts, Federal Judge Says, S4447 [13JN]
BATRAWY, AYA
Articles and editorials
Carmen Weinstein, Jewish Leader in Cairo, Dies at 82, E467 [16AP]
BATTAT, BRENDA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E986 [27JN]
BATTEH, KEVIN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S3629 [20MY]
BATTEL, PHILIP
Remarks in House
Tribute, H182 [22JA]
BATTERY CONSERVANCY, INC.
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Interior: enter into an agreement with the Battery Conservancy, Inc., to construct and operate a performance facility at Castle Clinton National Monument (see H.R. 788), H595 [15FE]
BATTLE, CHRIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1771 [3DE]
BATTLE, ELIOT AND MURIEL
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5146 [25JN]
BATTLE, NOEL AND MARTHA HALL
Proclamations
Reverend Dr. Noel Battle and Mrs. Martha Battle Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E668 [15MY]
BAUCUS, MAX (a Senator from Montana)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3773 [22MY], S3907 [3JN], S3988 [6JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 933), S1817 [13MR], S1854, S1869 [14MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2184, S2202, S2209, S2227 [21MR], S2272, S2308, S2309, S2333, S2352, S2353, S2357, S2362, S2366 [22MR]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2975 [24AP]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6521 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8057, S8058 [14NO], S8109 [18NO], S8204, S8236, S8242 [19NO], S8363 [20NO], S8493, S8526 [21NO]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S180 [22JA]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4828, S4836 [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), S3168 [7MY], S3267, S3272 [8MY], S3404, S3432 [14MY]
Appointments
Committee on Taxation (Joint), S880 [26FE]
Conferee: H.R. 2642, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC]
——— H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act, S7799 [4NO]
Congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations to international conferences, meetings, and negotiation sessions relating to trade agreements, S1826 [13MR]
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China, S569 [7FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see S. 1696), S8101 [18NO]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 274), S7536 [16OC]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (see S. 10), S42 [22JA]
Armed Forces: allow members to defer principal on Federal student loans for a certain period in connection with orders for mobilization for war or national emergency (see S. 634), S2146 [21MR]
——— extend duration of Physical Disability Board of Review and expand authority of Board to review the separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to disability (see S. 628), S2026 [20MR]
——— modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 240), S519 [7FE]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see S. 470), S1229 [6MR]
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 & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2749 [17AP]
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]
Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 696), S2564 [10AP]
Children and youth: express that children trafficked in the U.S. be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators (see S. Con. Res. 29), S8457 [21NO]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 84), S2564 [10AP]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 815), S3093 [6MY]
Climate: provide communities with tools to respond to extreme weather and implement a strategy to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources on which tourism and recreation jobs and local economies depend (see S. 1202), S4792 [20JN]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S8669 [11DE]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 582), S1853 [14MR]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 1208), S8001 [13NO]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 333), S2329 [22MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 282), S7729 [31OC]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see S. 210), S521 [7FE]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 1236), S5264 [26JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see S. 463), S4521 [17JN]
Dept. of Defense: close and consolidate excess overseas infrastructure and facilities and relocate overseas missions to U.S. installations prior to any domestic base realignment and closure (see S. Res. 132), S3256 [8MY]
——— 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), S7829 [5NO]
Dept. of Education: amend the Small, Rural School Achievement Program and the Rural and Low-Income School Program (see S. 1222), S5149 [25JN]
——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 370), S1128 [5MR]
——— provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs (see S. 427), S2750 [17AP]
Dept. of HHS: authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (see S. 1570), S7431 [12OC]
——— award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see S. 1503), S6446 [12SE]
——— provide for participation in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program of certain specialists needed to respond to environmental public health emergencies (see S. 426), S1012 [28FE]
——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 195), S438 [31JA]
Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see S. 1130), S4407 [12JN]
Dept. of the Interior: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see S. 738), S2684 [16AP]
——— increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 1865), S9051 [19DE]
——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 919), S3326 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty (see S. 1039), S5709 [16JY]
——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 294), S707 [13FE]
——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see S. 633), S2146 [21MR]
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]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S871 [26FE]
EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 971), S3569 [16MY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 139), S3372 [13MY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve security clearance process by improving OPM oversight, terminating investigators who falsify reports, and establishing security clearance position guidelines (see S. 1276), S6128 [31JY]
——— strengthen accountability of individuals involved in misconduct affecting integrity of background investigations and update guidelines for security clearances (see S. 1744), S8361 [20NO]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see S. 1567), S7140 [2OC]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see S. 368), S773 [14FE]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 105), S2897 [23AP]
Forest Service: designate national forest acreage as disease and insect infestation treatment areas (see S. 745), S2749 [17AP]
——— revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see S. 1341), S5840 [23JY]
Forests: provide for the conduct of stewardship contracting projects (see S. 849), S3029 [25AP] (see S. 1300), S5801 [18JY]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see S. 325), S772 [14FE]
Iran: 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]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S5907 [24JY]
Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (see S. Con. Res. 20), S5969 [25JY]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 6), S2456 [8AP]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (see S. 37), S708 [13FE]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 256), S6886 [24SE]
National Ag Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 81), S1950 [19MR]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 207), S6126 [31JY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 534), S3031 [25AP]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 191), S5499 [27JN]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 51), S43 [22JA]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see S. Res. 107), S2897 [23AP]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S7729 [31OC]
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 149), S3614 [20MY]
National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 293), S8000 [13NO]
Native Americans: deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see S. 385), S871 [26FE]
——— extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (see S. 161), S329 [28JA]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 987), S3659 [21MY]
North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see S. 741), S2684 [16AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: correct inconsistencies in definitions relative to Native Americans (see S. 1575), S7536 [16OC]
Postal Service: recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see S. 316), S2455 [8AP]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 203), S7616 [29OC] (see S. 1842), S8913 [17DE]
Public debt: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (see S. 1569), S7308 [8OC]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 360), S3955 [4JN]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see S. 279), S590 [11FE]
Rural areas: recognize that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities (see S. Res. 26), S1089 [4MR]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 864), S3091 [6MY]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales (see S. 888), S3956 [4JN]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S813 [25FE]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 313), S8565 [9DE]
Taxation: strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 836), S3029 [25AP]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2456 [8AP]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 346), S772 [14FE]
——— ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see S. 700), S2564 [10AP]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 234), S774 [14FE]
——— reauthorize Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, assist small businesses owned by veterans, and improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 6), S42 [22JA]
Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of withdrawal of U.S. combat troops (see S. Res. 280), S7728 [31OC]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 5), S42 [22JA] (see S. 47), S285 [24JA]
Women: ensure access to contraception, preventive services, accurate health care information, cancer screenings, and affordable insurance for pregnancy-related needs and reduce health disparities (see S. Res. 60), S1951 [19MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3430 [14MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (see S. 141), S284 [24JA]
BLM: withdraw and reserve certain lands for exclusive military use as part of the Limestone Hills Training Area in Montana (see S. 1169), S4481 [13JN]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize and implement water rights compact between Montana and the Blackfeet Indian Tribe (see S. 434), S1088 [4MR]
Committee on Finance (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 59), S944 [27FE] (see S. Res. 249), S6647 [19SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand agricultural opportunities for military veterans (see S. 784), S2896 [23AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorize long-term contracts for procurement of certain liquid transportation fuels (see S. 389), S871 [26FE]
Dept. of Education: establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see S. 1096), S3955 [4JN]
Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 1357), S5907 [24JY]
Dept. of the Interior: establish Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area, designate certain lands as wilderness, and improve management of noxious weeds in Lewis and Clark National Forest (see S. 364), S773 [14FE]
——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see S. 715), S2589 [11AP]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures by corporations or labor organizations intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 5), S329 [28JA]
Executive departments: require transparency in meeting Federal goals for contracting with small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (see S. 140), S284 [24JA]
Families and domestic relations: increase reliability of child support for children (see S. 1870, 1877), S9052 [19DE]
——— reauthorize and restructure adoption incentives payments (see S. 1870, 1876), S9052 [19DE]
Foreign trade: reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities (see S. 662), S2328 [22MR]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see S. 1331), S5800 [18JY]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 338), S772 [14FE]
Medicare: repeal sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians and improve beneficiary access (see S. 1871), S9052 [19DE]
Montana: withdraw Federal land on North Fork watershed located in the vicinity of Flathead National Forest from location, entry, and patent under mining laws (see S. 255), S519 [7FE]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 66), S1012 [28FE]
Social Security: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of children and serve the needs of children who are victims of sex trafficking (see S. 1870, 1878), S9052 [19DE]
Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see S. 140), S284 [24JA]
——— include vaccines against seasonal influenza within the definition of taxable vaccines (see S. 391), S943 [27FE]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 526), S1710 [12MR]
Veterans: improve coordination of Federal veteran job training services (see S. 140), S284 [24JA]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S2896 [23AP]
Cloture motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S8816 [15DE], S8872 [17DE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1782 [13MR], S1882 [18MR], S1987 [20MR]
Archuleta, Katherine: nomination to be OPM Director, S7565 [28OC], S7646 [30OC]
Cordray, Richard: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S5652 [11JY], S5694 [16JY]
Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1084 [4MR], S1146 [6MR]
Koskinen, John A.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S8837 [16DE], S9081 [20DE]
McCarthy, Regina: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S5653 [11JY], S5785 [18JY]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (H.R. 3304), S8816 [15DE], S8957 [18DE]
Public debt: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), motion to proceed, S7385 [10OC], S7425 [12OC]
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), S3319 [9MY]
Letters
Marketplace Fairness Act: Lance Trebesch, S2828 [22AP]
Lists
University of Montana men’s basketball team, S2022 [20MR]
University of Montana women’s basketball team, S2022 [20MR]
World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Big Sky Honor Flight (organization), S3565 [16MY]
Motions
Budget: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), S426, S427, S428 [31JA]
Halligan, Caitlin J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1146 [6MR]
Privilege of the floor
Andres, Robert, S6899 [24SE]
Borth, Carly, S6899 [24SE]
Deavers, Matthew, S6899 [24SE]
Dobson, Craig, S6899 [24SE]
Evans, Louis, S6899 [24SE]
Evilsizer, Tyler, S948 [27FE]
Hampl, Eva, S447 [31JA]
Hansen, Erik, S948 [27FE]
Harvey, Taylor, S6899 [24SE]
Heiman, Anderson, S948 [27FE]
Jeney, Ashtin, S447 [31JA]
Jenkins, Stephen, S6899 [24SE]
Karan, Elizabeth, S948 [27FE]
Mathis, Gavin, S447 [31JA]
McNellis, Kevin, S6899 [24SE]
Parnass, Danielle, S6899 [24SE]
Rainer, Melanie, S948 [27FE]
Sokolove, Peter, S948 [27FE]
Tilson, Sibyl, S6899 [24SE]
Tjoa, Aaron, S948 [27FE]
Vallurupalli, Swarna, S948 [27FE]
Vondall, Andrew, S447 [31JA]
Watt, Bryan, S447 [31JA]
West, Daniel, S447 [31JA]
Remarks
Agriculture: make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance (S. 141), S288 [24JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3643 [21MY]
Applied Materials, Inc.: merger with Tokyo Electron Limited and move to the Netherlands, S7662 [30OC]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6929 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendment, S8899 [17DE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), motion to proceed, S6857 [24SE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S2027 [20MR]
Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2793 [18AP], S3565 [16MY]
Budget: constitutionality of legislation to suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution relative to 27th Amendment, S428 [31JA]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), motion to proceed, S986 [28FE]
——— limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), unanimous-consent request, S986 [28FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S8899 [17DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2096, S2097 [21MR], S2274, S2278, S2318 [22MR]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), S413, S419, S425, S426, S427, S428 [31JA]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), motion to commit, S428 [31JA]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes, S2096, S2097 [21MR], S2274, S2278 [22MR]
——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2941 [24AP], S2988, S2989, S3004, S3007 [25AP]
——— empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), motion to proceed, S2828, S2829, S2833 [22AP]
——— enforcement authority of States to collect sales and use taxes from remote sellers in foreign countries, S3007 [25AP]
——— give businesses more time to comply with online sales tax regulations, S2988, S2989 [25AP]
CBO: provide Committee on Taxation (Joint) macroeconomic analysis of tax reform legislation, S2318 [22MR]
Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus: tribute, S895 [27FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand agricultural opportunities for military veterans (S. 784), S2901 [23AP]
Dept. of Education: allow continuation of existing Federal student loan servicing contracts for not-for-profit servicers, S8899 [17DE]
——— establish Office of Rural Education Policy (S. 1096), S3958 [4JN]
Dept. of the Interior: Payments in Lieu of Taxes program funding, S9090 [20DE]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: tribute to members, S2793 [18AP]
Employee Benefit Research Institute: anniversary, S7997 [13NO]
Executive departments: require transparency in meeting Federal goals for contracting with small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans (S. 140), S1882 [18MR]
Froman, Michael: nomination to be U.S. Trade Representative, S4662 [19JN]
Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally, S419, S427 [31JA]
——— shutdown relative to budget process, S7289 [8OC], S7595 [29OC]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: allow payments to shippers entering or transporting cargo through certain ports, S3450 [15MY]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S5330, S5481 [27JN]
Iraq: anniversary of U.S.-led invasion, S1882 [18MR]
IRS: investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, S3517 [15MY]
Lew, Jacob J.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S892, S922 [27FE]
——— nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, unanimous-consent agreement, S892 [27FE]
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation: anniversary, S3021, S3022 [25AP]
Morris, Brian: nomination to be district judge, S8614 [11DE]
National Agriculture Week: observance, S1883 [18MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly (S. 1592), unanimous-consent request, S7657 [30OC]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S8800 [13DE]
——— prohibit funding to implement, S6857 [24SE]
Public debt: ceiling, S6929 [26SE], S7289 [8OC]
——— disapprove President’s exercise of authority to suspend the debt ceiling (S.J. Res. 26), motion to proceed, S7595 [29OC]
——— economic impact on global financial system of failure to raise debt ceiling, S7290 [8OC]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached, S6929 [26SE]
——— require that any debt ceiling increase be balanced by equal spending cuts, S419, S425, S426, S428 [31JA]
Public welfare programs: allow States waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements, S5330 [27JN]
Senate: appreciation for tributes, S6858 [24SE]
Tavenner, Marilyn B.: nomination to be Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, S3518 [15MY]
Taxation: extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (S. 140), S1882 [18MR]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (S. 526), S1711 [12MR]
——— reform laws and filing procedures, S5481, S5482 [27JN]
——— reform tax code and provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S., S7662 [30OC]
——— reform the Federal tax code, S3518 [15MY], S4763 [20JN], S5813 [23JY], S5943 [25JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S9001 [19DE]
University of Montana: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams, S2022 [20MR]
Veterans: improve coordination of Federal veteran job training services (S. 140), S1882 [18MR]
Votes: position on missed, S8711• [12DE]
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), S3450 [15MY]
Watters, Susan P.: nomination to be district judge, S8614 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate: tribute for casting 12,000th vote, S3899 [3JN]
Tribute, S6858 [24SE]
Reports filed
Activities During the 112th Congress: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–5), S2145 [21MR]
Expenditures: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 59), S943 [27FE]
——— Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 249), S6646 [19SE]
Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate Payment System for Physicians Repeal and Beneficiary Access Improvement: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1871), S9051 [19DE]
Nomination of Christopher J. Meade To Be Dept. of the Treasury General Counsel: Committee on Finance (Senate), S870 [26FE]
Nomination of F. Scott Kieff to the ITC: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5968 [25JY]
Nomination of Jacob J. Lew To Be Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S870 [26FE]
Nomination of John A. Koskinen To Be IRS Commissioner: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8809 [13DE]
Nomination of Joseph W. Nega To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5968 [25JY]
Nomination of Marilyn B. Tavenner To Be Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator: Committee on Finance (Senate), S2896 [23AP]
Nomination of Michael B. Thornton To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S5968 [25JY]
Nomination of Michael Froman to Be U.S. Trade Representative: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4212 [11JN]
Nomination of Rhonda K. Schmidtlein to the ITC: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8809 [13DE]
Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin To Be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8809 [13DE]
Nomination of William B. Schultz To Be Dept. of HHS General Counsel: Committee on Finance (Senate), S870 [26FE]
Supporting At-Risk Children Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1870), S9051 [19DE]
Rules
Committee on Finance (Senate), S857–S859 [26FE]
Texts of
S. 1086, Office of Rural Education Policy Act, S3959 [4JN]
Tributes
Baucus, Phillip, S1882 [18MR]
Ching, Elizabeth, S5751 [17JY]
Goldberg, Larry J., S326 [28JA]
Mansfield, Mike, S3021 [25AP]
Sullivan, Russ, S276 [24JA]
BAUCUS, PHILLIP
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1882 [18MR]
BAUDLER, BRADLEY
Remarks in House
Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E168 [15FE]
BAUER, DENISE CAMPBELL
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6070 [30JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6070 [30JY]
BAUERS, SANDY
Articles and editorials
Along N.J. Bay, Rising Sea Draws Ever Closer, H3004 [3JN]
Spring Comes Sooner to Phila.—and That’s Not Good, H3005 [3JN]
BAXLEY, BILL
Remarks in House
Civil rights: tribute to those who investigated and prosecuted the perpetrators of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, H2267 [24AP]
BAXLEY, TAYLOR
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E839 [11JN]
BAY AREA HOUSTON, TX, ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (organization)
Letters
Small Business Disaster Reform Act, S1023 [28FE]
BAY CITY, MI
Remarks in House
Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center, Inc.: anniversary of HIV/AIDS Care Program, E1353 [20SE]
BAY COUNTY, FL
Bills and resolutions
Florida: remove areas comprising Bay County Unit P-31P from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 2057), H2803 [20MY]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, H2253 [24AP], E525 [24AP]
BAY PINES, FL
Bills and resolutions
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate (see S. 1576), S7574 [28OC] (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Remarks in House
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate (H.R. 3302), H6660–H6664 [22OC], H6818 [28OC], E1565 [23OC]
Remarks in Senate
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate (H.R. 3302), S7778 [31OC]
Texts of
H.R. 3302, C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL, H6660 [22OC]
BAYARD, NM
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 2336), H3356 [12JN]
BAYAUD ENTERPRISES (nonprofit organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1191 [1AU]
BAYLOCK, CATHY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1776 [3DE]
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Guinn, David: Baylor University Baylor Lawyer of the Year award recipient, E1482 [10OC]
BAYPORT, MN
Remarks in House
Bayport Fire Dept.: anniversary, E1357 [20SE]
BAYTOWN, TX
Proclamations
John W. Peoples Induction Into Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association Hall of Honor: Representative Stockman, E1799 [5DE]
Roy A. Hutchins Induction Into Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association Hall of Honor: Representative Stockman, E1658 [14NO]
Remarks in House
Wilburn, Bryan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E100 [5FE]
BAZZI, HUSSEIN
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see S. 78), S213 [23JA]
BEACHES see also Coastal Zones
Amendments
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S180, S183 [22JA], S295 [24JA], S320 [28JA], H56 [4JA], H121, H125, H128, H136, H137, H139, H140, H141, H143, H144, H145 [15JA]
Bills and resolutions
California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 61), S43 [22JA] (see H.R. 1411), H1856 [9AP]
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access (see S. 486), S1269 [7MR] (see H.R. 819), H658 [26FE]
Corps of Engineers: evaluate the feasibility of continuing Federal participation in a beach nourishment project (see H.R. 161), H50 [4JA]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see S. 407), S1011 [28FE] (see H.R. 1149), H1425 [14MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (see H.R. 764), H594 [15FE]
EPA: improve beach monitoring by requiring coastal States to adopt water quality standards, conduct quicker water testing, and improved monitoring and public notification programs (see H.R. 2601), H4174 [28JN]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (see H.R. 2954), H5343 [1AU]
Florida: remove areas comprising Bay County Unit P-31P from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 2057), H2803 [20MY]
——— remove areas included in Florida System Unit P-16 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 1811), H2392 [26AP]
——— remove areas included in Indian Peninsula Unit FL-92 and Cape San Blas Unit P-30 from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 945), H949 [4MR]
——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Gasparilla Island Unit (see H.R. 1810), H2392 [26AP]
Hurricanes: improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 219), H84 [14JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 152), H50 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (see H. Res. 23), H84 [14JA]
North Carolina: authorize a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction at Surf City and North Topsail Beach (see H.R. 158), H50 [4JA]
——— authorize a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction at West Onslow Beach and New River Inlet (Topsail Beach) (see H.R. 157), H50 [4JA]
——— remove certain properties from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 2294), H3251 [6JN]
——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (see H.R. 3572), H7352 [21NO]
Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07 (see H.R. 277), H169 [15JA]
South Carolina: remove certain properties from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 3226, 3227), H6102 [1OC]
Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H2952 [23MY]
Topsail, NC: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit L06 (see S. 533), S1710 [12MR] (see H.R. 187), H51 [4JA]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: incorporate consideration of global warming and sea-level rise into comprehensive conservation plans for coastal national wildlife refuges (see H. Con. Res. 13), H502 [13FE]
Remarks in House
California: impact of global warming and sea-level rise, H5187 [31JY], H7377 [2DE]
California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (H.R. 1411), H4833–H4836 [22JY]
Corps of Engineers: coastal nourishment projects funding, H6701 [23OC]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program (H.R. 764), H569 [15FE], H1401 [14MR]
Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, H6833, H6839, H6840, H6876–H6882 [29OC], E1590, E1598 [29OC], E1607 [30OC]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, H100 [15JA]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 219), H65–H72 [14JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H40–H48 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H99, H109–H152, H155–H158, H161 [15JA], E37, E38 [18JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (H. Res. 23), H99–H108 [15JA]
——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding through Government across-the-board funding reduction, H103, H125, H126 [15JA], E37 [18JA]
Infrastructure: limit States’ ability to use authority under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Coastal Zone Management Act to delay federally approved projects, E1317 [16SE]
Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy, E1607 [30OC]
Remarks in Senate
Corps of Engineers: conduct study with other Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies to address coastal recovery and reconstruction from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S317 [28JA]
——— eliminate subsidies for beach nourishment at water resources development projects, S3442–S3445 [15MY]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways, S3300 [9MY], S3424 [14MY], S3452 [15MY]
Delaware: impact and efforts to combat effects of climate change, S2825–S2827 [22AP]
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, S3223, S3227 [8MY]
Hurricanes: anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, S7590–S7593, S7598–S7601, S7604 [29OC]
——— impact of Hurricane Sandy on New Jersey, S7592 [29OC]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, S312 [28JA]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 219), S9115 [20DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, S19, S20 [4JA]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S36–S38, S187 [22JA], S207 [23JA], S234–S236 [24JA], S299, S311–S325 [28JA], S463 [4FE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), unanimous-consent agreement, S296 [24JA], S304 [28JA]
——— supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy funding through Government across-the-board funding reduction, S312–S316, S320, S322 [28JA]
Reports filed
California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1411) (H. Rept. 113–139), H4212 [8JY]
Consideration of H.R. 152, Supplemental Appropriations for Recovery From Damage Caused by Hurricane Sandy: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 23) (H. Rept. 113–1), H84 [14JA]
Convey Escambia County, FL, Property Formerly Part of Santa Rosa National Monument and Conveyed to Escambia County Subject to Restrictions on Use and Reconveyance: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2954) (H. Rept. 113–296), H8117 [16DE]
Preserving Access to Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 819) (H. Rept. 113–146), H4308 [9JY]
Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 486) (S. Rept. 113–102), S6327 [10SE]
Tables
Expiring coastal nourishment projects, H6701 [23OC]
Supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H110–H112 [15JA]
Texts of
H. Res. 23, consideration of H.R. 152, supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H99 [15JA]
H.R. 152, supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H121–H124 [15JA]
H.R. 219, Sandy Recovery Improvement Act, H65–H68 [14JA]
H.R. 1411, California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act, H4833 [22JY]
BEACON FOR ADULT LITERACY (organization)
Remarks in House
Volunteer workers: tribute, E962 [25JN]
BEACON FOUNDATION, INC.
Remarks in House
Scott, Danielle L.: Beacon Foundation, Inc., Scholarship Award recipient, E916 [19JN]
BEACON GROUP (organization)
Remarks in House
AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1718 [20NO]
BEAL, EUGENIE MOORE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1361 [23SE]
BEALE, MARGARET A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E909 [18JN]
BEALS, MICHAEL
Prayers
Senate, S3791 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3791 [23MY]
BEAMER, TODD
Remarks in House
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1321 [17SE]
BEAN, BETTY
Articles and editorials
Working-Class Hero, E550 [25AP]
BEAN, MIKE
Remarks in House
Bean Media Productions: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce President’s Award recipient, E650 [14MY]
BEAN MEDIA PRODUCTIONS
Remarks in House
Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce: President’s Award recipient, E650 [14MY]
BEAR NECESSITIES PEDIATRIC CANCER FOUNDATION
Letters
Kids First Research Act, H7655 [11DE]
BEASLEY, MIKE
Remarks in House
Hickory, NC: tribute to Fallen Heroes Ministry, H7305 [20NO]
BEATTY, COLLINS A.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E141 [13FE]
BEATTY, JOYCE (a Representative from Ohio)
Appointments
Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [3JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H7051 [13NO]
Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 693), H3688 [17JN]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 414), H7110 [14NO]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H7628 [10DE]
Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see H.R. 2066), H8126 [19DE]
Animals: disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 208), H6771 [23OC]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H7394 [2DE]
——— extend duration of Physical Disability Board of Review and expand authority of such Board to review the separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to disability (see H.R. 975), H5655 [18SE]
——— improve mental health assessments provided to members deployed in support of a contingency operation (see H.R. 1463), H6493 [10OC]
——— prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 2654), H6454 [9OC]
ATF: repeal certain appropriations riders that limit ability to administer Federal firearms laws (see H.R. 1728), H6225 [3OC]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 49), H342 [4FE]
Budget: exempt Dept. of HUD public and Indian housing programs from sequestration (see H.R. 2695), H4522 [16JY]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H628 [25FE]
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 H.R. 360), H372 [5FE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H279 [23JA]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]
Colleges and universities: increase amount of loan forgiveness available to highly-qualified teachers employed in low-income schools who teach in the same school district for five consecutive years (see H.R. 2881), H5260 [31JY]
——— support community college and industry partnerships (see H.R. 2560), H4371 [10JY]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 863), H2396 [26AP]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]
Corps of Engineers: establish the Great Lakes Navigation System (see H.R. 2273), H4827 [19JY]
Correctional institutions: provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 895), H814 [28FE]
Credit: exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that had been in collection and has been fully paid or settled (see H.R. 1767), H6902 [29OC]
——— provide for removal of default information from a borrower’s credit report with respect to certain rehabilitated education loans (see H.R. 2561), H4143 [27JN]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H1829 [21MR]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 10), H33 [3JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (see H.R. 3108), H6770 [23OC]
——— oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H1569 [18MR]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H7153 [15NO]
——— establish centers of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relating to exposure to open-air burn pits (see H.R. 2510), H6999 [12NO]
——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2775 [17MY]
——— 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 (see H.R. 2016), H4214 [8JY]
——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see H.R. 1864), H3016 [3JN]
Dept. of Education: award grants to educational agencies and schools to utilize technology to improve student achievement, college and career readiness, teacher skills, and the education system (see H.R. 521), H5834 [25SE]
——— establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1763), H7312 [20NO]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H2605 [14MY]
——— increase accountability of nonprofit athletic associations by requiring member institutions to protect the health and education of student athletes (see H.R. 2903), H5341 [1AU]
——— make grants to promote the education of pregnant and parenting students (see H.R. 1845), H6676 [22OC]
——— make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 320), H2354 [25AP]
——— stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives (see H.R. 1089), H1356 [12MR]
Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 963), H6643 [16OC]
——— authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 3591), H7353 [21NO]
——— better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 1732), H7111 [14NO]
——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 1907), H3016 [3JN]
——— improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2058), H4214 [8JY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H4214 [8JY]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H5834 [25SE]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H5051 [24JY]
——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals (see H.R. 297), H344 [4FE]
Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H1821 [21MR]
Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 1000), H7357 [21NO]
——— issue occupational safety and health standard to reduce injuries to patients, nurses, and other health care workers by establishing a safe patient handling, mobility, and injury prevention standard (see H.R. 2480), H7446 [3DE]
——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H2354 [25AP]
——— strengthen the U.S. workforce investment system through innovation in, and alignment and improvement of, employment, training, and education programs (see H.R. 798), H2027 [15AP]
Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail (see H.R. 2416), H3758 [18JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: authorize States to use assistance provided under the Hardest Hit Fund program to demolish blighted structures (see H.R. 655), H2248 [23AP]
——— extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 2146), H2953 [23MY]
Dept. of Transportation: making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 1124), H7253 [19NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H1958 [11AP]
——— clarify treatment of administrative expenses during sequestration (see H.R. 3181), H6594 [14OC]
——— exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see H.R. 1438), H1857 [9AP]
——— identify persons other than next of kin that are eligible to request headstones or markers for veterans’ graves (see H.R. 2018), H2716 [16MY]
——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 958), H1360 [12MR]
——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see H.R. 1816), H5175 [30JY]
——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 595), H818 [28FE]
——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 1725), H2349 [25AP]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H2161 [18AP]
——— submit to Congress an annual report on the automatic processing of claims for compensation (see H.R. 1805), H3016 [3JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a specific timeline to achieve integrated electronic health records (see H.R. 2590), H5090 [25JY]
Disasters: provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 2887), H7188 [18NO]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 292), H6676 [22OC]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7311 [20NO]
Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 1397), H1825 [21MR]
——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 2821), H5050 [24JY]
Education: restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 1330), H2249 [23AP]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1994 [12AP]
FDA: require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 1699), H5767 [19SE]
Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 388), H6675 [22OC]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6290 [4OC]
Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 2182), H2954 [23MY]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6958 [30OC]
Financial institutions: allow non-federally insured credit unions to become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (see H.R. 1862), H2484 [7MY]
——— allow privately insured credit unions to become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (see H.R. 3584), H7447 [3DE]
——— encourage institutions to work with their customers affected by the Government shutdown who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness (see H. Con. Res. 60), H6545 [11OC]
——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H2656 [15MY]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2485 [7MY]
——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 452), H950 [4MR]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H6454 [9OC]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H6454 [9OC]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2030), H6770 [23OC]
Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (see H.R. 1749), H2350 [25AP]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H7446 [3DE]
Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 47), H4599 [17JY]
Holland, Milton M.: posthumously restore promotion to Army captain that was rescinded due to his race (see H.R. 3364), H6999 [12NO]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H2570 [9MY]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2354 [25AP]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 15), H6493 [10OC]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H5090 [25JY]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H2575 [13MY]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H5834 [25SE]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H2404 [3MY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 268), H3929 [19JN]
Lance Corporal Daniel Nathan Deyarmin Post Office Building, Tallmadge, OH: designate (see H.R. 1813), H2392 [26AP]
Lance Corporal Joshua B. McDaniels and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, London, OH: designate (see H.R. 1391), H1824 [21MR]
Lance Corporal Joshua C. Taylor Memorial Post Office Building, Marietta, OH: designate (see H.R. 2062), H2838 [21MY]
Law enforcement: mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (see H.R. 3560), H7358 [21NO]
——— prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 2851), H5173 [30JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
Master Sergeant Jeffery J. Rieck and Veterans Memorial Post Office, Columbus, OH: designate (see H.R. 1393), H1825 [21MR]
Master Sergeant Shawn T. Hannon and Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Grove City, OH: designate (see H.R. 1392), H1825 [21MR]
Medicaid: remove exclusion from medical assistance of items and services for patients in mental institutions (see H.R. 2757), H5404 [2AU]
——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H2803 [20MY]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1201), H5090 [25JY]
——— eliminate 3-day prior hospitalization requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services in qualified skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 3531), H7628 [10DE]
——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 800), H3096 [4JN]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H2396 [26AP]
——— provide coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice (see H.R. 2619), H6604 [15OC]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H4979 [23JY]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H6453 [9OC]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H6225 [3OC]
Medicare/Medicaid: delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H3592 [13JN]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 212), H2574 [13MY]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 12), H454 [12FE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 59), H413 [6FE]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 341), H5512 [11SE]
National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 309), H4826 [19JY]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H547 [14FE]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H7446 [3DE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 392), H6828 [28OC]
National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 38), H177 [18JA]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 203), H2575 [13MY]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2553), H4215 [8JY]
National Innovation in Education Day: designate (see H. Res. 331), H5399 [2AU]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see H.R. 1033), H1861 [9AP]
——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H1632 [19MR]
National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 237), H2955 [23MY]
National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 17), H629 [25FE]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4143 [27JN]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H6493 [10OC]
Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H371 [5FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H8113 [12DE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H818 [28FE]
——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H7052 [13NO]
——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H2067 [16AP]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 284), H4143 [27JN]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 1653), H2158 [18AP]
Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 2465), H4371 [10JY]
Rustin, Bayard: tribute (see H. Res. 319), H5477 [10SE]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H2164 [19AP]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H6289 [4OC]
SEC: exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place under the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (see H.R. 677), H1322 [6MR]
Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 72), H7188 [18NO]
Ships and vessels: extend exemption from fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line (see H.R. 1961), H4524 [16JY]
Slavery: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution which officially abolished slavery (see H.R. 2633), H5348 [1AU]
Social Security: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see H. Con. Res. 34), H2159 [18AP]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1795), H6829 [28OC]
——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H4485 [11JY]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1466), H5548 [12SE]
Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H4827 [19JY]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 1620), H2157 [18AP]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H3592 [13JN]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H3592 [13JN]
——— extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H7188 [18NO]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3327), H7153 [15NO]
——— make improvements in the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2116), H5348 [1AU]
——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H1398 [13MR]
——— provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 184), H7507 [4DE]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1449), H2354 [25AP]
——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 924), H3688 [17JN]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 664), H5403 [2AU]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H416 [6FE]
——— ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see H.R. 1796), H3216 [5JN]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H504 [13FE]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans, assist small businesses owned by veterans, and improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3453), H7188 [18NO]
——— improve hiring by the Federal Government and State governments (see H.R. 2785), H7053 [13NO]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 569), H2803 [20MY]
Veterans Memorial Post Office Building, Marietta, OH: designate (see H.R. 2819), H5050 [24JY]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H5175 [30JY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]
Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]
——— permit an individual required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 1748), H4485 [11JY]
——— promote early voting in Federal elections and prevent unreasonable waiting times for voters at polling places used in such elections (see H.R. 50), H416 [6FE]
Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 2856), H8127 [19DE]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 43), H4827 [19JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1430 [14MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Education: support teacher and school professional training on awareness of student mental health conditions and suicide prevention efforts (see H.R. 3536), H7252 [19NO]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1237), H1567 [18MR]
Health: assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work (see H.R. 3351), H6827 [28OC]
Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to small businesses for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 3003), H5396 [2AU]
National Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 123), H1568 [18MR]
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 64), H7110 [14NO]
Taxation: allow Head Start teachers the same above-the-line deduction for supplies as is allowed to elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2141), H2952 [23MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Education: support teacher and school professional training on awareness of student mental health conditions and suicide prevention efforts (H.R. 3536), H7252 [19NO]
Gentile, Dominic S.: award Medal of Honor posthumously (H.R. 1237), H1568 [18MR]
Health: assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work (H.R. 3351), H6828 [28OC]
Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to small businesses for development of affordable housing (H.R. 3003), H5400 [2AU]
Taxation: allow Head Start teachers the same above-the-line deduction for supplies as is allowed to elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 2141), H2956 [23MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1335 [12MR], H4530 [17JY], H5935 [28SE]
Remarks
African Americans: history of involvement in the labor movement, H5426 [9SE]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H2622 [15MY], H3855• [19JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4375, H4472• [11JY]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4377 [11JY]
American Education Week: observance, E1733• [21NO]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6119 [2OC], E1414• [1OC], E1464• [9OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent request, H6137 [2OC], H6511 [11OC], H6553 [12OC]
Association of Residential Cleaning Services International: tribute, E401• [9AP]
Budget: repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H5936 [28SE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1564 [18MR], H1578 [19MR], H1712 [20MR]
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument: designate, H2035 [16AP]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 377), H1849 [9AP], E804• [5JN]
Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H2285 [24AP]
——— affordability, H2799 [20MY]
——— impact of budget sequestration on research and education, H7404 [3DE]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1564 [18MR]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H4530 [17JY], E1054• [11JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5598 [18SE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2622 [15MY], H3013• [3JN], H3855• [19JN], H4375, H4377, H4472• [11JY], E1703• [19NO]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H2799 [20MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H4321 [10JY]
——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (H.R. 1330), H2799 [20MY]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H5184 [31JY], E1184• [1AU]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5184 [31JY], E1184• [1AU]
Domestic policy: address culture of violence, H79 [14JA]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H672 [27FE]
Education: increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry, H2286 [24AP]
——— Pell Grants funding, H2285 [24AP]
——— recognize importance of investment in public education programs and promote and improve education opportunities for underserved populations, H2285 [24AP]
Equal Pay Act: anniversary, E804• [5JN]
Equal Pay Day: observance, H1849 [9AP]
Firearms: gun control, H79 [14JA], H1850 [9AP], H1921 [11AP]
Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, E1703• [19NO]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6119, H6137 [2OC], H6360 [8OC], H6511 [11OC], H6553 [12OC], H6593 [14OC], E1414• [1OC], E1464• [9OC]
Medicare: reform, H1712 [20MR]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H2423 [6MY]
National Spring Cleaning Week: observance, E401• [9AP]
NIH: funding, E1834• [11DE]
Ohio: tribute to African-American faith-based leaders, H672 [27FE]
——— tribute to State designation of Rosa Parks Day, H7491 [4DE]
Ohio Psychological Association: tribute, H1335 [12MR]
Parks, Rosa: issue commemorative postage stamp, E91• [4FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implementation, H6915 [30OC], H7007 [13NO], E1464• [9OC]
Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H3013• [3JN]
Public debt: ceiling, H6592 [14OC]
——— economic impact of default, H6592 [14OC]
Small business: improve opportunities for minority entrepreneurs, H3679 [17JN]
Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, H4161 [28JN]
Votes: position on missed, H5028• [24JY], E1203• [1AU], E1372• [25SE]
Zhang, Jingwen: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner for Ohio, E955• [24JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2389 [26AP]
Tributes
Gray, William H., III, H4199• [8JY]
Mandela, Nelson R., H8092 [12DE]
BEATTY, PAIGE
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Child Care Center Employee Excellence Award recipients, E364 [21MR]
BEATTYVILLE, KY
Obituaries
Smith, John M., Jr.: Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader, S6106 [31JY]
BEAUCHAMP, BRANDT
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1703 [19NO]
BEAUCHAMP, JACOB R.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E528 [24AP]
BEAUDOIN, GORDON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E221 [28FE]
BEAUDOIN, SUZANNE
Remarks in House
Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus: Ed Stout Memorial Award recipient, E730 [23MY]
BEAUDREAU, TOMMY P.
Letters
Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management completion of environmental impact statement on seismic testing in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf, H4128 [27JN]
BEAUMONT, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1426 [3OC]
BEAVERS, RUTH
Remarks in House
Monroe, LA: tribute to St. Francis Medical Center volunteers, E291 [13MR]
BEBEE, ROBERT
Bills and resolutions
Houston, TX: express condolences to families of firefighters killed in hotel fire (see H. Res. 246), H3095 [4JN]
Remarks in House
Houston, TX: express condolences to families of firefighters killed in hotel fire, H3003 [3JN], H3019 [4JN], E797 [4JN]
——— express condolences to families of firefighters killed in hotel fire (H. Res. 246), H3024, H3027 [4JN]
BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California)
Amendments
House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [3JA]
Appointments
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye into the House Chamber, H2487 [8MY]
Committee to escort the President, H443 [12FE]
Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [3JA]
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, H285 [25JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2605 [14MY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
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 H.R. 360), H455 [12FE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H279 [23JA]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2123 [17AP]
Dept. of Education: make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3538), H7689 [11DE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H5767 [19SE]
Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 666), H501 [13FE]
Fahey, John: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 103), H7051 [13NO]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H5476 [10SE]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6225 [3OC]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2400 [30AP]
General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H3592 [13JN]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 363), H5922 [27SE]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2247 [23AP]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 717), H546 [14FE]
——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]
IRS: issue regulations to allow enrolled agents to use or display their credentials when advertising their services or representing clients (see H.R. 2313), H3287 [11JN]
James ‘Jim’ Kohnen Post Office, Dublin, CA: designate (see H.R. 1671), H2246 [23AP]
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 1378), H1824 [21MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 268), H3687 [17JN]
Lavizzo-Mourey, Risa: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 102), H7051 [13NO]
Los Angeles, CA: celebrate upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games (see H. Res. 317), H5050 [24JY]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H546 [14FE]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: ensure maximum pension benefits for certain pilots forced to retire at age 60 by FAA regulations (see H.R. 2697), H4522 [16JY]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1630 [19MR]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 148), H32 [3JA]
Public debt: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (see H.R. 3284), H6546 [11OC]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2300 [24AP]
SSA: prevent identity theft associated with publication of the Death Master File (see H.R. 2720), H4723 [18JY]
Taxation: encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing (see H.R. 851), H700 [27FE]
——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]
——— extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H7188 [18NO]
——— extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2499), H7111 [14NO]
——— make improvements in the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2116), H2911 [22MY]
——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H594 [15FE]
——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds (see H.R. 789), H595 [15FE]
——— recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs (see H.R. 2332), H3356 [12JN]
——— reduce international tax avoidance and restore a level playing field for U.S. businesses (see H.R. 1555), H2025 [15AP]
——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see H.R. 1554), H2025 [15AP]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H7309 [20NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H455 [12FE]
Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]
——— permit an individual required to present identification to vote in a Federal election to meet requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual’s identification (see H.R. 1748), H2350 [25AP]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3929 [19JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 393), H6901 [29OC]
Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): election of members (see H. Res. 349), H5654 [18SE]
Committee on House Administration (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H371 [5FE]
Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 7), H33 [3JA] (see H. Res. 22), H85 [14JA] (see H. Res. 42), H281 [23JA] (see H. Res. 64), H502 [13FE] (see H. Res. 163), H2066 [16AP]
House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 8), H33 [3JA]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (see H.R. 1217), H1547 [15MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (H.R. 1217), H1549 [15MR]
Remarks
Armed Forces: authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service, H3553, H3554 [13JN]
Budget: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), H240 [23JA]
Clyburn, Representative: selection as assistant minority leader of the House of Representatives, H5 [3JA]
Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): election of members (H. Res. 349), H5624 [18SE]
Committee on House Administration (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H351 [5FE]
Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 7), H23 [3JA]
——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H75 [14JA]
——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 42), H250 [23JA]
——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 64), H481 [13FE]
——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 163), H2055 [16AP]
——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 393), H6872 [29OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3553, H3554 [13JN]
House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (H. Res. 8), H24 [3JA]
——— election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [3JA]
Hoyer, Representative: selection as minority whip of the House of Representatives, H5 [3JA]
Kaiser Permanente (company): anniversary of Southern California Permanente Medical Group, E1373• [25SE]
Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Chinatown neighborhood, E1079• [17JY]
——— anniversary of White Memorial Medical Center, E1618• [30OC]
Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), E1831• [11DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to offer current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), consideration (H. Res. 413), H7125 [15NO]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 2668), H4565 [17JY]
Pelosi, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H3 [3JA]
——— selection as minority leader of the House of Representatives, H5 [3JA]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor posthumously (H. Con. Res. 26), E334• [19MR]
Point of order, H4562 [17JY]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (H.R. 1217), E316• [15MR]
SSA: prevent identity theft associated with publication of the Death Master File (H.R. 2720), E1090• [18JY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), H739 [28FE]
Votes: position on missed, H3225• [6JN], H7145• [15NO], E824•, E826• [6JN], E1755• [22NO]
Tributes
Telles, Raymond, E314• [15MR]
BECK, KRISTIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1495 [11OC]
BECKER, CHLOE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S7886 [6NO]
BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY (organization)
Letters
Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act, H478 [13FE]
BECKMAN, NATALIE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S447 [31JA]
BEDEL, JANELLE
Remarks in House
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization: Alan Reinstein Award recipient, E896 [17JN]
Janelle Bedel ‘‘Wonder Woman’’ Day: observance, E896 [17JN]
BEDELL, JOSHUA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E133 [13FE]
BEDFORD, KYLE
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E540 [24AP]
BEDFORD, NH
Remarks in House
Bedford Memorial Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, H4534 [17JY]
BEDFORD, TX
Remarks in House
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford: anniversary, E1663 [14NO]
BEDFORD PARK, IL
Remarks in House
FarmedHere (business): Chicago Innovation Awards Top 10 ‘‘Up-and-Comer’’ award recipient, E1606 [30OC]
——— tribute to vertical farming facility, E347 [21MR]
BEELER, CHASE L.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E138 [13FE]
BEER, ROBERT J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E500 [18AP]
BEGICH, MARK (a Senator from Alaska)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3621, S3622, S3623, S3624, S3627 [20MY], S3659, S3665, S3667, S3669, S3671, S3686, S3687, S3688, S3692 [21MY], S3749, S3780, S3787 [22MY], S3846 [23MY], S3910 [3JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S8852 [16DE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1818, S1820 [13MR], S1869, S1871 [14MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2147, S2149, S2173, S2176, S2190, S2192, S2197, S2199, S2207, S2226, S2227, S2228 [21MR], S2272, S2279, S2297, S2305, S2343, S2345, S2351, S2353, S2354, S2364, S2367 [22MR]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6392 [11SE], S6459 [12SE], S6521 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8065 [14NO], S8115 [18NO], S8227, S8237, S8239, S8240, S8241, S8244, S8249, S8260, S8269, S8284 [19NO], S8363, S8385, S8405, S8408 [20NO], S8460, S8493, S8526 [21NO], S8567 [9DE]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2770 [17AP]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4482, S4492 [13JN], S4525 [17JN], S4596 [18JN], S4675 [19JN], S4794, S4799, S4802, S4828, S4833, S4843 [20JN], S4860, S4984 [21JN], S5082 [24JN], S5197 [25JN], S5301 [26JN]
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), S3378 [13MY], S3406 [14MY]
Appointments
Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye into the House Chamber, H2487 [8MY]
Committee to escort the President, S662 [12FE], H443 [12FE]
President’s Export Council, S408 [30JA]
U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group, S2232 [21MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see S. 1696), S8050 [14NO]
Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: implement (see S. 267), S589 [11FE]
Air Force: retain current leadership rank, aircraft, and core functions of the 354th Fighter Wing and the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson AFB, AK, and require reports on proposed activities at such installation (see S. 152), S358 [29JA]
Alaska: establish Niblack and Bokan Mountain mining area road corridor (see S. 181), S400 [30JA]
Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for the settlement of certain claims (see S. 14), S871 [26FE] (see S. 340), S772 [14FE]
Anchorage, AK: convey certain property from the U.S. to the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (see S. 235), S519 [7FE]
——— provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city (see S. 182), S400 [30JA]
Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see S. 373), S5264 [26JN]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S6378 [11SE]
——— enhance protections accorded to servicemembers and their spouses relative to mortgages (see S. 1593), S7574 [28OC]
——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 1320), S6024 [29JY]
——— extend duration of Physical Disability Board of Review and expand authority of Board to review the separation of members on the basis of a mental condition not amounting to disability (see S. 628), S2026 [20MR]
——— modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see S. 240), S519 [7FE]
——— protect the privacy of servicewomen seeking abortions in cases of rape or incest and allow use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 777), S2896 [23AP]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see S. 470), S1271 [7MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see S. 1844), S8913 [17DE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 129), S3091 [6MY]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 475), S1786 [13MR]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 31), S708 [13FE]
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 & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2749 [17AP]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 20), S5667 [11JY]
——— establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 554), S2502 [9AP]
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]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see S. 1012), S7729 [31OC]
Charles W. Morgan (vessel): commemorate relaunching, commend preservation and reinterpretation as a vessel of scientific and educational exploration, and recognize as the ‘‘Ambassador to the Whales’’ (see S. Res. 183), S5688 [15JY]
Children and youth: revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 116), S214 [23JA]
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]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 84), S213 [23JA]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 815), S3533 [15MY]
Coast Guard: ensure victims of sexual assault are granted an expedited consideration and determination of a request for transfer away from the geographic location of their alleged assailant (see S. 1050), S3843 [23MY]
——— lease tidelands and submerged lands under control of the Coast Guard for periods longer than five years (see S. 1609), S7615 [29OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (see S.J. Res. 24), S7386 [10OC]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 128), S284 [24JA]
——— support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 1269), S6211 [1AU]
Columbia (space shuttle): commemorate anniversary of loss, express condolences to friends and family of astronauts who died, and reaffirm commitment to safe space flight (see S. Res. 24), S439 [31JA]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S7797 [4NO]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 865), S3091 [6MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 582), S1853 [14MR]
Consumers: enhance consumer rights relative to consumer report disputes by requiring provision of documentation provided by consumers (see S. 1538), S6683 [23SE]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 282), S7729 [31OC]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to limit corporate spending in elections (see S.J. Res. 18), S5756 [17JY]
Credit: provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 249), S519 [7FE]
——— provide secondary mortgage reform by establishing the Federal Mortgage Insurance Corp., abolishing the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and phasing out housing Government-sponsored enterprises (see S. 1217), S8668 [11DE]
——— require Federal mortgage agencies to consider energy costs in the underwriting process, reduce home energy consumption, and facilitate creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs (see S. 1106), S4587 [18JN]
——— revoke Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters, temporarily create a Mortgage Finance Agency to secure mortgages until the transition to privatization, and protect against another housing collapse (see S. 1048), S5756 [17JY]
Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see S. 1275), S5620 [10JY]
——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see S. 1023), S6520 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces (see S. 871), S3906 [3JN]
——— establish a process to determine whether individuals claiming certain service in the Philippines during World War II are eligible for certain benefits despite not being on the Missouri List (see S. 868), S5265 [26JN]
——— 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 (see S. 967), S3569 [16MY]
——— rescind amounts appropriated for the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) (see S. 680), S2501 [9AP]
Dept. of Education: award grants to States to establish universal prekindergarten programs and programs to support infants and toddlers (see S. 502), S3031 [25AP]
——— award grants to States to establish voluntary prekindergarten programs to ensure children are ready to learn when they begin kindergarten (see S. 322), S708 [13FE]
——— collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see S. 217), S469 [4FE]
——— establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (see S. 1067), S3844 [23MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (see S. 1238), S5498 [27JN]
——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 370), S1128 [5MR]
——— provide funds for student loans through the FRS and ensure that such loans are available at interest rates equivalent to that at which the Government provides loans to banks (see S. 897), S3533 [15MY]
——— provide professional development for elementary school principals in early childhood education and development (see S. 1113), S4021 [7JN]
Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see S. 192), S438 [31JA]
——— promote mapping and development of U.S. geothermal resources by establishing a direct loan program for high risk geothermal exploration wells (see S. 362), S773 [14FE]
——— replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 552), S1785 [13MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize a national toll-free hotline and website to provide child care consumer education information to help parents access child care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 390), S943 [27FE]
——— authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (see S. 1570), S7386 [10OC]
——— authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see S. 1019), S3761 [22MY]
——— award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see S. 1503), S7674 [30OC]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 641), S6296 [9SE]
——— provide preferences for certain services, designate an Administration on Aging individual responsible for support, and provide transportation services for holocaust survivors (see S. 999), S3988 [6JN]
——— reauthorize and extend the fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and services program (see S. 237), S519 [7FE]
——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 195), S4793 [20JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see S. 1361), S7576 [28OC]
Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see S. 1130), S4212 [11JN]
Dept. of State: enhance embassy security (see S. 980), S3659 [21MY]
Dept. of the Interior: issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (see S. 157), S470 [4FE]
——— issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas within the Denali National Park and Preserve (see S. 157), S470 [4FE]
Dept. of Transportation: extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see S. 1462), S8566 [9DE]
——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights (see S. 1811), S8771 [12DE]
——— provide flexibility to transfer funds to prevent FAA furloughs (see S. 794), S2960 [24AP] (see S. 853), S3029 [25AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize transport of individuals to and from health facilities in connection with rehabilitation, counseling, examination, treatment, and care (see S. 455), S1127 [5MR]
——— award grants to establish, or expand upon, master’s degree or doctoral degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics (see S. 522), S4482 [13JN]
——— deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see S. 629), S2026 [20MR]
——— deem certain service in the organized military forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for benefit purposes (see S. 690), S2961 [24AP]
——— enhance treatment of certain small business concerns for purposes of contracting goals and preferences (see S. 430), S5265 [26JN]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see S. 1602), S7878 [6NO]
——— expand eligibility for reimbursement for emergency medical treatment to certain veterans unable to receive care in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of such treatment (see S. 1588), S7574 [28OC]
——— expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty (see S. 1039), S5265 [26JN]
——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see S. 131), S284 [24JA]
——— improve dental health care (see S. 1586), S7796 [4NO]
——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 294), S707 [13FE]
——— improve Health Professionals Education Assistance Program (see S. 845), S3160 [7MY]
——— improve processing of claims for compensation (see S. 928), S4482 [13JN]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see S. 200), S470 [4FE]
——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see S. 778), S2896 [23AP]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 1556), S7007 [27SE]
——— protect the phrases GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill from inappropriate or misleading marketing by entities targeting veterans (see S. 1211), S4793 [20JN]
——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see S. 633), S2146 [21MR]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts and include mental health professionals in training programs (see S. 1155), S6128 [31JY]
——— provide for certain requirements relative to immunization of veterans (see S. 1165), S4481 [13JN]
——— provide for payment of temporary compensation to a surviving spouse of a veteran upon the death of the veteran (see S. 1573), S7536 [16OC]
——— provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and assistance to U.S. Paralympics, Inc. (see S. 695), S2564 [10AP]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 734), S5265 [26JN]
——— repeal time limitations on eligibility for use of All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program benefits and improve veterans education outreach (see S. 863), S3091 [6MY]
——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see S. 422), S3327 [9MY]
——— treat certain misfiled documents as motions for reconsideration of decisions by the Board of Veterans Appeals (see S. 939), S3429 [14MY]
Diseases: provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see S. 907), S3373 [13MY]
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]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S8050 [14NO]
Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see S. 1254), S5498 [27JN]
Economy: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security or veteran benefits or to increase low- and middle-class tax burden (see S. Con. Res. 15), S2961 [24AP]
Education: improve early education (see S. 519), S1592 [11MR]
——— improve student achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects (see S. 854), S3029 [25AP]
——— provide relief to State education budgets during a recovering economy and help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see S. 765), S4586 [18JN]
——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see S. 326), S772 [14FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 19), S5756 [17JY]
EPA: exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see S. 971), S5500 [27JN]
FAA: ensure advancement of safety of small airplanes and continued development of the general aviation industry (see S. 1072), S3844 [23MY]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see S. 226), S469 [4FE]
FDA: require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see S. 809), S2960 [24AP]
Federal agencies and departments: exempt essential employees from furloughs required to achieve funding reductions due to sequester and allow funding flexibility to maintain essential services (see S. 724), S2897 [23AP]
——— improve security clearance process by improving OPM oversight, terminating investigators who falsify reports, and establishing security clearance position guidelines (see S. 1276), S6754 [24SE]
——— strengthen accountability of individuals involved in misconduct affecting integrity of background investigations and update guidelines for security clearances (see S. 1744), S8361 [20NO]
——— strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs (see S. 643), S2146 [21MR]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see S. 1567), S7211 [4OC]
Feed America Day: designate (see S. Res. 306), S8361 [20NO]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see S. 1610), S7615 [29OC] (see S. 1846), S8913 [17DE]
Financial institutions: advance the ability of credit unions to promote small business growth and economic development opportunities (see S. 968), S3569 [16MY]
——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S3031 [25AP]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1212), S4793 [20JN]
——— improve effectiveness of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by clarifying reporting requirements related to adjudications of mental incompetency (see S. 480), S1229 [6MR]
Fish and fishing: allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry (see S. 551), S1785 [13MR]
——— establish uniform administrative and enforcement procedures and penalties to enforce the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and similar statutes (see S. 269), S589 [11FE]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 119), S657 [12FE]
Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa (see S. 718), S6127 [31JY]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 209), S469 [4FE]
——— restrict conflicts of interest on the boards of directors of Federal Reserve banks (see S. 1018), S3761 [22MY]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (see S. 156), S401 [30JA]
Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see S. 55), S7063 [30SE]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 84), S2026 [20MR]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see S. 218), S469 [4FE]
Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]
Health: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 541), S5527 [8JY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 246), S6647 [19SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S8846 [16DE]
Hydroelectric power: improve (see S. 545), S1785 [13MR]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 296), S1950 [19MR]
——— authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S. and provide funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education (see S. 169), S3372 [13MY]
——— exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see S. 461), S1127 [5MR]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see S. 325), S772 [14FE]
——— permit individuals to renew certain health insurance offered in the individual or small group markets and provide that such individuals would not be subject to the individual mandate penalty (see S. 1699), S8050 [14NO]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 650), S2329 [22MR]
International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 74), S1592 [11MR]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S9052 [19DE]
——— impose sanctions relative to certain transactions in foreign currencies (see S. 892), S3431 [14MY]
——— 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), S1012 [28FE]
——— support political reform (see S. Res. 154), S4482 [13JN]
IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see S. 669), S5687 [15JY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S2650 [15AP]
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 257), S6886 [24SE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 175), S4673 [19JN]
Korea, Republic of: recognize anniversary of Korean War Armistice and the Mutual Defense Treaty, reaffirm importance of U.S.-Korea alliance, and congratulate Park Geun-hye on election as President (see S. Res. 136), S3326 [9MY]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Medicare: authorize the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see S. 117), S214 [23JA]
——— clarify policy relative to physician supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see S. 1143), S7952 [12NO]
——— 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. 569), S6296 [9SE]
——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 623), S3257 [8MY]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 1332), S8362 [20NO]
——— extend the Frontier Extended Stay Clinic demonstration in Alaska (see S. 239), S519 [7FE]
——— improve access to medication therapy management under part D (see S. 557), S3955 [4JN]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see S. 709), S2589 [11AP]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see S. 1064), S8846 [16DE]
——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see S. 945), S3430 [14MY]
Mental health: expand access to community mental health centers and improve the quality of mental health care (see S. 264), S520 [7FE]
——— reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 689), S2650 [15AP]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 162), S401 [30JA]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see S. 460), S3091 [6MY]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 1600), S7615 [29OC]
Motor vehicles: provide regulatory parity for alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 1355), S5907 [24JY]
Mount Denali: designate (see S. 155), S2564 [10AP]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 207), S6126 [31JY]
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative: reauthorize and update grants to address problems of individuals who experience trauma and violence related stress (see S. 380), S4983 [21JN]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 263), S6960 [26SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 147), S3569 [16MY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 240), S6597 [18SE]
National MPS Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 142), S3532 [15MY]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 305), S8361 [20NO]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S6024 [29JY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 169), S4406 [12JN]
National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 262), S6960 [26SE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 126), S3093 [6MY]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 293), S8000 [13NO]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 276), S7616 [29OC]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 305), S8361 [20NO]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1352), S5907 [24JY]
Native American Veterans’ Memorial Establishment Act: clarify certain provisions relative to fundraising and location of the memorial (see S. 1046), S4022 [7JN]
Native Hawaiian Education Act: strengthen (see S. 1107), S3987 [6JN]
NOAA: limit maritime liens on fishing licenses (see S. 542), S1785 [13MR]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S7796 [4NO]
——— reauthorize and improve (see S. 1028), S4059 [10JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1798), S8601 [10DE]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 813), S4482 [13JN]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see S. 230), S1088 [4MR]
Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (see S. 1302), S8976 [18DE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S8001 [13NO]
Pipelines: express that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline promotes sound investment in infrastructure, energy security, and job creation (see S. Con. Res. 21), S6127 [31JY]
Political campaigns: require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see S. 824), S3028 [25AP]
Power resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (see S. 363), S773 [14FE]
——— establish partnership between States that produce energy onshore and offshore and the Federal Government (see S. 630), S2026 [20MR] (see S. 1273), S5620 [10JY]
Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see S. 1599), S7615 [29OC]
——— require specific evidence for access to business records and other tangible things and provide appropriate transition procedures (see S. 1182), S4585 [18JN]
——— strengthen privacy protections, accountability, and oversight relative to domestic surveillance (see S. 1215), S5150 [25JN]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 78), S1892 [18MR]
Public buildings: expedite the sale of underutilized Federal real property (see S. 1382), S6023 [29JY] (see S. 1398), S6072 [30JY]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 360), S773 [14FE]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 99), S2684 [16AP]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 403), S5568 [9JY]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 1088), S3954 [4JN]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S813 [25FE]
Senate Rules: permit Senate to avoid unnecessary delay and vote on matters for which floor debate has ceased (see S. Res. 7), S43 [22JA]
——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process (see S. Res. 4), S43 [22JA]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 313), S8565 [9DE]
Social Security: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of children and serve the needs of children who are victims of sex trafficking (see S. 1118), S4482 [13JN]
——— strengthen by reforming the benefit formula and the calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving the long-term condition of the trust fund (see S. 567), S5841 [23JY]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 475), S1786 [13MR]
Sports: improve integrity and safety of interstate horseracing (see S. 973), S8602 [10DE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1660), S7876 [6NO]
Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see S. 759), S2797 [18AP]
——— allow Indian tribes to receive charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food (see S. 910), S3256 [8MY]
——— allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see S. 62), S43 [22JA]
——— clarify treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes (see S. 1507), S8602 [10DE]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S6327 [10SE]
——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1181), S4585 [18JN]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 411), S5621 [10JY]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see S. 1624), S7878 [6NO]
——— make biomass fuel property and heating appliances eligible for the residential and commercial renewable energy investment tax credits (see S. 1007), S8913 [17DE]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S6206 [1AU]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 526), S8845 [16DE]
——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see S. 749), S2749 [17AP]
——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 1187), S7617 [29OC]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S6210 [1AU]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see S. 420), S3906 [3JN]
——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see S. 1194), S4792 [20JN]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S3326 [9MY]
——— reduce tax on beer (see S. 958), S3531 [15MY]
——— restrict use of abusive tax shelters and offshore tax havens to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation (see S. 1533), S6647 [19SE]
——— strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 836), S3029 [25AP]
——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see S. Con. Res. 12), S3659 [21MY]
Toxic Substances Control Act: reauthorize and modernize (see S. 1009), S3760 [22MY]
Transportation Security Administration: establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (see S. 1804), S8668 [11DE]
Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (see S. Res. 292), S8000 [13NO]
Veterans: appropriate funds necessary for benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see S. 1564), S7063 [30SE]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 234), S872 [26FE]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 893), S3255 [8MY]
——— reauthorize Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, assist small businesses owned by veterans, and improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 6), S42 [22JA]
——— require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (see S. 257), S3030 [25AP]
Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see S. 409), S4481 [13JN]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 5), S42 [22JA] (see S. 47), S215 [23JA]
Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 123), S214 [23JA]
Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station, Talkeetna, AK: designate (see S. 157), S470 [4FE]
Weather: improve resilience to extreme weather events and prevent worsening of extreme weather conditions (see S. 7), S42 [22JA]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 10), S1127 [5MR]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 15), S3326 [9MY]
World Polio Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 270), S7536 [16OC]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 78), S1892 [18MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S707 [13FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see S. 789), S3092 [6MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Alaska: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (see S. 1474), S6208 [1AU]
——— exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (see S. 384), S871 [26FE]
——— require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (see S. 199), S438 [31JA]
Arctic Ocean: provide for research, monitoring, and observation (see S. 272), S589 [11FE] (see S. 1344), S5840 [23JY]
Arctic regions: expedite development of Arctic deepwater ports (see S. 428), S1012 [28FE]
——— study mental, behavioral, and physical health problems, institute Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Arctic health assessment program, and create NIH ‘‘Arctic Desk’’ (see S. 271), S589 [11FE]
Armed Forces: increase mileage reimbursement rate for members during permanent change of station and authorize transport of vehicles of members stationed on nonforeign areas outside the continental U.S. (see S. 613), S1950 [19MR]
——— provide for enhanced reimbursement of National Guard and Reserve members for certain travel expenses (see S. 378), S813 [25FE]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: designate Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (see S. Res. 131), S3256 [8MY]
Coast Guard: improve quality of life for members and families through expanded child care availability, increased educational opportunities, and eased transition to post-service life (see S. 1760), S8457 [21NO]
Dept. of Defense: close and consolidate excess overseas infrastructure and facilities and relocate overseas missions to U.S. installations prior to any domestic base realignment and closure (see S. Res. 132), S3256 [8MY]
Dept. of Education: establish a new counseling program (see S. 282), S657 [12FE]
——— establish a program to provide professional development activities for educators (see S. 441), S1088 [4MR]
——— establish a program to support the modernization, renovation, or repair of career and technical education facilities (see S. 439), S1088 [4MR]
——— invest in innovation for education (see S. 283), S657 [12FE]
——— provide for loan forgiveness for early childhood educators (see S. 440), S1088 [4MR]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see S. 153), S285 [24JA]
——— establish a public-private partnership program to provide child care (see S. 442), S1088 [4MR]
——— include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (see S. 1815), S8771 [12DE]
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see S. 270), S589 [11FE]
Dept. of the Interior: increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 1865), S9051 [19DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow public access to departmental research (see S. 877), S3158 [7MY]
——— carry out a program of outreach for veterans (see S. 1558), S7007 [27SE]
——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see S. 287), S657 [12FE]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts (see S. 932), S3371 [13MY]
——— require recipients of per diem payments for provision of services for homeless veterans to comply with codes relevant to operations and level of care provided (see S. 1580), S7574 [28OC]
Disasters: provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance (see S. 1819), S8771 [12DE]
FCC: suspend and revise proposed rule that revised Universal Service fund distribution to rural carriers and encourage investment by rural rate-of-return carriers in deployment of broadband infrastructure (see S. 1858), S8976 [18DE]
FDA: require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see S. 248), S519 [7FE]
Federal agencies and departments: promote strategic sourcing principles (see S. 1304), S5708 [16JY]
Fish and fishing: prevent escapement of genetically altered salmon (see S. 246), S519 [7FE]
Food: strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see S. 520), S1592 [11MR]
GAO: report to Congress on the effectiveness of FCC universal service reforms (see S. 774), S2844 [22AP]
Health: Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan Program funding (see S. 1333), S5800 [18JY]
Immigration: authorize issuance of H2O nonimmigrant visas for aliens temporarily performing labor in the seafood processing industry (see S. 518), S1592 [11MR]
National Guard Educational Foundation: include among youth and charitable organizations eligible for National Guard assistance (see S. 926), S3326 [9MY]
National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 141), S3430 [14MY]
Native Americans: deem certain claims presented to an Indian Health Service contracting officer pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act as timely presented (see S. 385), S871 [26FE]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1068), S3844 [23MY]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 289), S7927 [7NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: correct inconsistencies in definitions relative to Native Americans (see S. 1575), S7536 [16OC]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1330), S5800 [18JY]
——— increase qualified health plan options by offering plans with lower premiums but requiring higher out-of-pocket costs (see S. 1729), S8186 [19NO]
Public buildings: allow traditional foods to be served at public facilities (see S. 1374), S5968 [25JY]
Rural areas: improve housing for educators, public safety officers, and medical providers, and their households (see S. 386), S871 [26FE]
Small business: make enrollment in the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program available when fewer than 2 qualified health plans are offered through the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) (see S. 1327), S5800 [18JY]
Social Security: improve old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program, provide cash relief for years when annual cost-of-living increases do not take effect, and provide benefit protection (see S. 308), S707 [13FE]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 896), S3256 [8MY]
Strategic Defense Initiative: anniversary (see S. Res. 82), S2026 [20MR]
Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see S. 1839), S8913 [17DE]
Taxation: adjust limits on expensing of certain depreciable business assets (see S. 1298), S5708 [16JY]
——— modify the small employer health insurance credit (see S. 1325), S5800 [18JY]
——— provide a credit for early childhood education professional school personnel, expand deduction for expenses to early childhood education teachers, and modify credit for dependent care services (see S. 438), S1088 [4MR]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S8816 [15DE], S8872 [17DE]
Brennan, John O.: nomination to be CIA Director, S1227 [6MR], S1256 [7MR]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes (S. 388), motion to proceed, S849 [26FE], S991 [28FE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), motion to proceed, S2785 [18AP], S2833 [22AP]
Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), S7864 [6NO], S7902 [7NO]
Comey, James B., Jr.: nomination to be FBI Director, S5978 [25JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), motion to proceed, S8027 [14NO], S8092 [18NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S6051 [30JY], S6155 [1AU]
——— making appropriations (S. 1243), motion to proceed, S5795 [18JY], S5817 [23JY]
Engler, Richard J.: nomination to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, S8838 [16DE]
FDA: strengthen regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security (H.R. 3204), motion to proceed, S7923 [7NO], S7949 [12NO], S8027 [14NO]
Gibson, Sloan D.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S8837 [16DE]
Jones, B. Todd: nomination to be ATF Director, S5994 [29JY], S6099 [31JY]
Koskinen, John A.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S8837 [16DE], S9081 [20DE]
Mayorkas, Alejandro N.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S8836 [16DE], S9068 [19DE]
Power, Samantha: nomination to be U.N. Ambassador, S5994 [29JY]
Raskin, Sarah Bloom: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury, S8838 [16DE]
Sewall, Sarah: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, S8837 [16DE]
Watt, Representative: nomination to be Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, S7566 [28OC], S7706 [31OC], S8585 [10DE]
Wilkins, Robert L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S8027 [14NO], S8092 [18NO]
Wright, Jessica Garfola: nomination to be Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S8838 [16DE]
Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S8837 [16DE], S9083 [20DE]
Remarks
Alaska: anniversary of Alaska Marine Highway System, S647• [12FE]
——— impact of Government shutdown, S7180 [4OC]
——— observance of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, S648• [12FE]
——— require oil produced from Federal leases in certain Arctic waters be transported onshore by pipeline and provide for sharing of certain Outer Continental Shelf revenues from areas in the Alaska Adjacent Zone (S. 199), S442 [31JA], S1680 [12MR]
——— tribute to American Radio Relay League Field Day, S4055• [10JN]
——— tribute to classic car clubs, S3982 [6JN]
——— tribute to Purple UP! Day, S2454• [8AP]
——— tribute to youth hockey, S327• [28JA]
Allred, Samuel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812• [25FE]
Appropriations: legislative process, S7179 [4OC]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6953 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendment, S8899 [17DE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7179 [4OC], S7262, S7263, S7264 [7OC], S7450, S7452 [13OC]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1680 [12MR], S2027 [20MR]
BLM: impact of Government shutdown on energy permitting and operations, S7262 [7OC]
Budget: allocation of funds, S486 [7FE]
——— deficit, S486 [7FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S8899 [17DE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S1936 [19MR], S2247, S2279 [22MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), S7263 [7OC], S7452 [13OC]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for activities associated with the ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Native American code talkers (S. Con. Res. 25), S8011 [13NO]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 84), S376 [30JA]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6417 [12SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S6191 [1AU]
——— end contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to role in arms sales to Syria, S6191 [1AU]
——— Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) funding, S2247 [22MR]
Dept. of Education: allow continuation of existing Federal student loan servicing contracts for not-for-profit servicers, S8899 [17DE]
——— establish a new counseling program (S. 282), S7995 [13NO]
——— establish a program to provide professional development activities for educators (S. 441), S7995 [13NO]
——— establish a program to support the modernization, renovation, or repair of career and technical education facilities (S. 439), S7995 [13NO]
——— invest in innovation for education (S. 283), S7995 [13NO]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (S. 153), S291 [24JA]
Dept. of Justice: establish the Alaska Safe Families and Villages Demonstration Project, S487 [7FE]
Elmendorf AFB, AK: tribute to Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, S2895• [23AP]
Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs, S7995, S7996 [13NO]
Fairbanks, AK: anniversary of Wellspring Revival Ministries Joel’s Place, S2957• [24AP]
——— tribute to Big Daddy’s BarB-Q, S355• [29JA]
FDA: require labeling of genetically-engineered fish, S2279 [22MR]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), S7264 [7OC], S7448 [13OC]
Federal Helium Reserve: complete privatization in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting taxpayer interests (H.R. 527), House amendment, S7262 [7OC]
Firearms: prevent criminals from obtaining firearms (S. 729), S2655 [15AP]
——— prevent criminals from obtaining firearms through straw purchasing and trafficking (S. 730), S2655 [15AP]
Galena, AK: express condolences and support for people affected by flood, S3891 [3JN]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S7179 [4OC], S7262, S7263, S7264 [7OC], S7448, S7450, S7451, S7452 [13OC]
Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute, S2495 [9AP], S7718 [31OC]
Mount McKinley: anniversary of first ascent of south peak, S1889• [18MR]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 294), S8010 [13NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 294), S8010 [13NO]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 293), S8010 [13NO]
Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, S487 [7FE]
Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S732 [14FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement, S6953 [26SE]
Pipelines: express that construction of the Keystone XL pipeline promotes sound investment in infrastructure, energy security, and job creation, S6417 [12SE]
Polynesian Flag Day: observance, S3655• [21MY]
Public debt: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling (S. 1569), motion to proceed, S7448, S7450, S7451, S7452 [13OC]
Red Cross Month: observance, S327• [28JA]
Rizzo, Shaylee: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Alaska, S812• [25FE]
Senate: legislative program, S2655 [15AP], S7560 [16OC], S8011 [13NO]
Syria: condemn human rights violations and call for transition to democracy, S6191 [1AU]
Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (S. Res. 292), S7995 [13NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), S486 [7FE]
Texts of
S. 199, Alaska Adjacent Zone Safe Oil Transport and Revenue Sharing Act, S442 [31JA]
Tributes
Budd, Domnelia (Nellen), S5260 [26JN]
Hanson, Lyal, S1590• [11MR]
Hoffman, Dave, S1589• [11MR]
John, Katie, S5015• [24JN]
Johnson, Glenn, S1590• [11MR]
Rogers, Jean Clark, S2746• [17AP]
von der Heydt, James, S8974• [18DE]
Williford, Toby M., S8561• [9DE]
Wilson, Kevin J., S5618• [10JY]
Zufelt, Jon E., S8358• [20NO]
BEGLAU, WALT
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5727 [19SE]
BEIDEL, BERNARD E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1832 [11DE]
BEIERSDORF, WILILAM R.
Remarks in House
Chicago, IL: tribute to Rotary Club of North Chicago Humanitarian Patriot Award recipients, E744 [23MY]
BEIKIRCH, GARY B.
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5638 [18SE]
BEINE, BOB
Remarks in House
Missouri: tribute to Missourian Award recipients, E1385 [26SE]
BEJADO, CHRISTOPHER
Remarks in House
SBA: Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E401 [9AP]
BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H6997 [12NO]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, S4477 [13JN], H3371 [13JN]
Remarks in House
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H7258 [20NO]
——— support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (H. Res. 402), E1662 [14NO], E1692 [18NO]
——— tribute to Eastern Partnership, E1339 [18SE]
Human rights: violations, H7257 [20NO]
BELCHER, ALAN
Remarks in House
Chicago, IL: tribute to Rotary Club of North Chicago Humanitarian Patriot Award recipients, E744 [23MY]
BELCHER, GERALD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E567 [26AP]
BELCOURT, GORDON
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5797 [18JY]
BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF
Bills and resolutions
Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (see S. 993), S3657 [21MY] (see H.R. 2082), H2838 [21MY]
World War II: officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge (see H. Con. Res. 68), H7507 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Moline, IL: anniversary of the Center for Belgian Culture, E1625 [12NO]
NATO: headquarters construction funding, H3057, H3058 [4JN]
Remarks in Senate
Megellas, James: award Medal of Honor (S. 993), S3660 [21MY], S3963 [4JN]
Reports filed
Nomination of Denise Campbell Bauer To Be Ambassador to Belgium: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6070 [30JY]
Texts of
S. 993, award James Megellas the Medal of Honor, S3660 [21MY]
BELIZE
Reports filed
Nomination of Carlos R. Moreno To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S7726 [31OC]
BELK, BRAD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E23 [14JA]
BELL, D. RAYFORD
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6186 [3OC], E1415 [2OC]
BELL, GEORGE
Articles and editorials
Citizen Group Honors Local Law Enforcement, E1675 [15NO]
Remarks in House
Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to law enforcement personnel honorees, E1674 [15NO]
BELL, HALLIE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6064 [30JY]
BELL, HOWARD
Prayers
House of Representatives, H4605 [18JY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4605 [18JY]
BELL, LORI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E300 [14MR]
BELL, MEGAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2557 [9MY]
BELL, REED
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1174 [31JY]
BELL, ROBERT
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2746 [17AP]
BELL, TOREY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E912 [18JN]
BELL, VICTORY
Remarks in House
Rockford, IL: Booker Washington Center honoree, E1856 [12DE]
BELL, WALLACE
Articles and editorials
MLB Umpire Wally Bell Dies of Apparent Heart Attack at Age 48, E1548 [23OC]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1548 [23OC]
BELL COUNTY, TX
Remarks in House
Lundgren, Eloise: Bell County, TX, Judge and Commissioners’ Committee on People With Disabilities John Garth Person of the Year award recipient, E1367 [25SE]
BELLAIRE, TX
Remarks in House
Bellaire High School: tribute to Young Republicans, E137 [13FE]
BELLARDINI, NAZARINE J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2309 [25AP]
BELLAT, RASHEDA
Remarks in House
Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Woodhaven Scholarship award recipients, H2525 [8MY]
BELLE GLADE, FL
Remarks in House
Chamblee, Sandra Gove: Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, FL, Athena Award recipient, E1582 [28OC]
BELLEVILLE, IL
Remarks in House
Lindenwood University-Belleville: anniversary, H6840 [29OC], E1594 [29OC]
BELLEVUE, IA
Remarks in House
Reed, Max: Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association Star of Life designee, E327 [19MR]
BELLINGHAM, WA
Remarks in House
Western Washington University: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, E475 [16AP]
BELLOWS, LAUREL G.
Articles and editorials
President and Congress Must Act To Fill Judicial Vacancies, S2916 [24AP]
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S493 [7FE], H786 [28FE]
BELLS, TN
Remarks in House
National Frozen Food Month: observance, E438 [12AP]
BELMARES-ORTEGA, JESSICA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1227 [2AU]
BELMONT UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Meador, Jo Walker: Cecil Scaife Visionary Award recipient, E1780 [3DE]
BELVEDERE, MIKKI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1520 [16OC]
BELZONI, MS
Remarks in House
Green Grove M.B. Church: anniversary, E1793 [5DE]
BEMIS, ERIN
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E309 [15MR]
BEN WHEELER, TX
Remarks in House
Martin’s Mill High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E477 [17AP]
BENAVIDEZ, ALEJANDRA
Remarks in House
Fort Worth, TX: tribute to Trimble Technical High School Texas Christian University Community Scholars Program scholarship recipients, H2377 [26AP]
BEND, OR
Remarks in House
Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon (organization): tribute, E1326 [17SE]
BENDER, RICHARD
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3752 [22MY]
BENDOLPH, MARY L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E498 [18AP]
BENEDICT, LAURA
Remarks in House
Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E38 [18JA]
BENEFITS FAIRNESS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1559), S7007 [27SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1559), S7008 [27SE]
Texts of
S. 1559, provisions, S7008 [27SE]
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA (fraternal organization)
Remarks in House
Heidecker, John: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E239 [4MR]
BENISHEK, DAN (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3920 [19JN]
Dept. of Education: support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4706 [18JY]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H143 [15JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 1122), H1395 [13MR]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H1958 [11AP]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2392 [26AP]
Agriculture: express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (see H. Res. 182), H2351 [25AP]
American College of Surgeons Days: designate (see H. Res. 307), H4826 [19JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4177 [28JN]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian personnel and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3241), H6290 [4OC]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE]
——— express that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization by Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor (see H. Con. Res. 3), H550 [14FE]
——— issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (see H.R. 2794), H5093 [26JY]
——— limit use of funds for introduction into hostilities (see H.R. 383), H280 [23JA]
——— preserve tuition assistance programs for members by rescinding unobligated amounts for foreign assistance to Egypt (see H.R. 1039), H1360 [12MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3790), H8125 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H5263 [31JY]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H6902 [29OC]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H629 [25FE] (see H.J. Res. 24), H5090 [25JY]
——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H5435 [9SE]
——— rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see H.R. 282), H416 [6FE]
Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 1078), H1861 [9AP]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 46), H281 [23JA]
CFTC: provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps (see H.R. 1038), H1633 [19MR]
Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 972), H1861 [9AP]
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 H.R. 360), H1720 [20MR]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H2125 [17AP]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H456 [12FE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H173 [15JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H416 [6FE]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 525), H410 [6FE]
Corps of Engineers: establish the Great Lakes Navigation System (see H.R. 2273), H3250 [6JN]
——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 985), H1318 [6MR]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H4177 [28JN]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 730), H1958 [11AP]
——— improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1657), H2485 [7MY]
——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 979), H1317 [6MR]
——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 1313), H1821 [21MR]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H3216 [5JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorize the transport to any country, without charge, supplies furnished by a nonprofit organization intended for distribution to Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1756), H4309 [9JY]
——— declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H6546 [11OC]
——— provide certain TRICARE beneficiaries with opportunity to retain access to TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 1971), H4080 [26JN]
Dept. of Education: limit authority to issue regulations, rules, grant conditions and guidance materials in order to support decision-making functions of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1386), H2485 [7MY]
——— provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1303), H3253 [6JN]
Dept. of HHS: ensure women who access federally funded family planning services are given pregnancy option counseling including professional adoption counseling (see H.R. 3539), H7357 [21NO]
——— establish safeguards and standards of quality for research and transplantation of organs infected with HIV (see H.R. 698), H4145 [27JN]
Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see H.R. 421), H1911 [10AP]
Dept. of the Interior: establish requirements for oil and natural gas leasing of areas on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of South Carolina (see H.R. 771), H595 [15FE]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H1430 [14MR]
——— reform and enhance Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing programs, provide equitable revenue sharing for coastal States, and reorganize the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 2231), H3253 [6JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H4178 [28JN]
——— provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund (see H.R. 317), H176 [18JA]
Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding to State or local governments to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H.R. 1861), H7153 [15NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 864), H1721 [20MR]
——— improve mental health treatment provided to veterans who served in classified missions (see H.R. 3387), H6951 [30OC]
——— improve supervision of fiduciaries of veterans (see H.R. 894), H1860 [9AP]
——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 1598), H2249 [23AP]
——— prohibit medical exam requests of veterans who have submitted sufficient evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals and improve efficiency of disability claims processing (see H.R. 1980), H4309 [9JY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H432 [8FE]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1429), H6289 [4OC]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H2535 [8MY]
District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H.R. 165), H416 [6FE]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1186), H6103 [1OC]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H1861 [9AP]
Drugs: make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug under the Controlled Substances Act (see H.R. 1285), H1718 [20MR]
——— prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 1523), H2300 [24AP]
Employment: allow that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials (see H.R. 497), H599 [15FE]
EPA: eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 1462), H1994 [12AP]
——— exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2026), H2717 [16MY]
——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 959), H1958 [11AP]
——— prohibit certain exports of electronic waste (see H.R. 2791), H6999 [12NO]
——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 875), H7153 [15NO]
——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 1422), H1856 [9AP]
FAA: modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H2067 [16AP]
FCC: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 176), H1911 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: enhance authority to pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures (see H.R. 1931), H2568 [9MY]
——— 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
——— reduce discretionary budget authority of any agency if financial statement for previous fiscal year does not receive a qualified or unqualified audit opinion by an independent auditor (see H.R. 559), H628 [25FE]
——— require procurement from the private sector the goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 1072), H1355 [12MR]
Federal employees: eliminate statutory pay adjustment (see H.R. 273), H455 [12FE]
——— provide for investigative leave requirements relative to Senior Executive Service employees (see H.R. 2579), H4173 [28JN]
Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 2098), H2910 [22MY]
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]
——— establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H7188 [18NO]
——— limit amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 1764), H2438 [6MY]
——— repeal Federal laws mandating gun-free zones around schools (see H.R. 35), H504 [13FE]
Fish and fishing: develop a fishery management plan for Gulf of Mexico red snapper (see H.R. 3099), H6053 [30SE]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H2354 [25AP]
FRS: remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (see H.R. 492), H550 [14FE]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H1911 [10AP]
Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 2773), H5348 [1AU]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 335), H344 [4FE]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H7357 [21NO]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]
——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2300), H3655 [14JN]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H2604 [14MY] (see H.R. 2300), H3655 [14JN]
Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1733), H4178 [28JN]
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]
House Rules: require authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on GAO investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs (see H. Res. 160), H2026 [15AP]
——— require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans’ affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 13), H417 [6FE]
Insurance: allow States to determine the age discount in their health insurance market in order to prevent an increase in young people’s premiums (see H.R. 544), H5554 [16SE]
——— condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5090 [25JY]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H4980 [23JY]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H1909 [10AP]
——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H4178 [28JN]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H2575 [13MY]
IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 1950), H4858 [22JY]
——— suspend authority to conduct new audits (see H.R. 2045), H2773 [17MY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H2404 [3MY]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn continuing acts of aggression, expressed intent to break Korean War Armistice Agreement, and repeated violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 134), H1994 [12AP]
——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H4178 [28JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H1431 [14MR]
Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H5802 [20SE]
——— extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 2123), H7053 [13NO]
Medicare: apply budget neutrality on a State-specific basis in the calculation of hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas (see H.R. 2053), H4214 [8JY]
——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H4214 [8JY]
——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 986), H1861 [9AP]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H4039 [25JN]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H7357 [21NO]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H7311 [20NO]
——— make publicly available on the official Medicare Internet site payment rates for frequently reimbursed hospital inpatient procedures, hospital outpatient procedures, and physicians’ services (see H.R. 1484), H3253 [6JN]
——— provide comprehensive audiology services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2330), H6454 [9OC]
——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1428), H4178 [28JN]
——— reduce administrative burdens and narrow filing periods for hospitals and providers while ensuring payment accuracy (see H.R. 2329), H3355 [12JN]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (see H.R. 2810), H5176 [30JY]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 2305), H4858 [22JY]
——— exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 1309), H4214 [8JY]
Members of Congress: reduce rate of pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3160), H6012 [28SE]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 212), H2657 [15MY]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 401), H660 [26FE]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 761), H594 [15FE]
Monuments and memorials: provide for State approval of national monuments (see H.R. 382), H416 [6FE]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H1399 [13MR]
National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 719), H4177 [28JN]
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 1526), H2067 [16AP]
National parks and recreation areas: make the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass available at a discount to veterans (see H.R. 2743), H5348 [1AU]
National security: prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (see H.R. 1242), H1633 [19MR]
Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 1226), H7688 [11DE]
——— grant Indian tribes jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence that occur in the Indian country of that tribe (see H.R. 780), H629 [25FE]
——— honor service in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 63), H6954 [30OC]
——— restore opportunity by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe for tribal economic development on terms that are equal and fair (see H.R. 1144), H2535 [8MY]
NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H3357 [12JN]
Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office, Jackson, MI: designate (see H.R. 3534), H7252 [19NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6902 [29OC]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2667), H4524 [16JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2668), H4599 [17JY]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly (see H.R. 3359), H7112 [14NO]
——— discontinue eligibility of former Members of Congress and their dependents in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program if such Act is repealed (see H.R. 2894), H6999 [12NO]
——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 346), H344 [4FE]
——— exempt veterans from requirement to maintain minimum essential coverage (see H.R. 2876), H5260 [31JY]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H4173 [28JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H5052 [24JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H2604 [14MY] (see H.R. 2300), H3655 [14JN]
——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2835), H7357 [21NO]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2404 [3MY]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H278 [23JA]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
Presidents of the U.S.: hold compensation in escrow upon failure to submit budget in a timely manner (see H.R. 1082), H1356 [12MR]
Printing: ensure citizens continue to be provided with paper-based information, products and services, and public notices while providing the ability to opt-in to electronic access to such documents (see H. Res. 97), H1959 [11AP]
Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications (see H.R. 1847), H5262 [31JY]
Public debt: prioritize obligations for continued payment if the statutory debt ceiling is reached and appropriate funds for pay and allowances of the Armed Forces and civilian employees serving in combat zones (see H.R. 342), H222 [22JA]
——— prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see H.R. 149), H416 [6FE]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H1860 [9AP]
——— retain authority of Congress to borrow money on the credit of the U.S. and not cede this power to the President (see H. Res. 360), H6225 [3OC]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 596), H2400 [30AP]
Rural areas: recognize that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities (see H. Res. 356), H7112 [14NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1526), H2067 [16AP]
Small business: provide with a grace period for any regulatory violation (see H.R. 746), H593 [15FE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H7508 [4DE]
Syria: prohibit Federal funding to conduct military or paramilitary operations absent express prior statutory authorization from Congress (see H.R. 2501), H4146 [27JN]
Taxation: allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 38), H2299 [24AP]
——— allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 1552), H2438 [6MY]
——— clarify treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes (see H.R. 3043), H7608 [9DE]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H500 [13FE]
——— establish Small Business Start-Up Savings Accounts (see H.R. 774), H595 [15FE]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1959 [11AP]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H3592 [13JN]
——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 207), H1860 [9AP]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 2807), H8112 [12DE]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H7312 [20NO]
——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 3728), H8107 [12DE]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H950 [4MR]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H7111 [14NO]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H28 [3JA]
——— repeal the employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 903), H1399 [13MR]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H278 [23JA]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H1860 [9AP]
Transportation Security Administration: prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft (see H.R. 1093), H2299 [24AP]
——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1095), H4524 [16JY]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H6103 [1OC]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Veterans: appropriate funds necessary for benefits and services in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3225), H6102 [1OC]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H5435 [9SE]
——— require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (see H.R. 357), H1860 [9AP]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H2485 [7MY]
War of 1812: anniversary of the Battles of River Raisin (see H. Res. 37), H177 [18JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1186), H6103 [1OC]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H1860 [9AP]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H224 [22JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: require an audiometric test before separation of each member (see H.R. 368), H279 [23JA]
Dept. of Defense: 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 (see H.R. 2016), H2716 [16MY]
Dept. of the Interior: waive certain eligibility requirements relative to tribally controlled colleges and universities assistance (see H.R. 2069), H2838 [21MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: make certain payments to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (see H.R. 3068), H5434 [9SE]
——— make certain payments to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 3068), refer to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (see H. Res. 335), H5435 [9SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see H.R. 369), H279 [23JA]
——— improve accountability to the Inspector General (see H.R. 2072), H2838 [21MY]
Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (see H.R. 2223), H3014 [3JN]
FDA: prohibit use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ (see H.R. 2071), H2838 [21MY]
Grayling, MI: anniversary of Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center (see H. Res. 290), H4308 [9JY]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see H.R. 163), H51 [4JA]
Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H2404 [3MY]
Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see H.R. 1171), H1425 [14MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: require an audiometric test before separation of each member (H.R. 368), H282 [23JA]
Dept. of Defense: 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 (H.R. 2016), H2718 [16MY]
Dept. of the Interior: waive certain eligibility requirements relative to tribally controlled colleges and universities assistance (H.R. 2069), H2839 [21MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: make certain payments to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (H.R. 3068), H5435 [9SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (H.R. 369), H282 [23JA]
——— improve accountability to the Inspector General (H.R. 2072), H2839 [21MY]
Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (H.R. 2223), H3015 [3JN]
FDA: prohibit use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ (H.R. 2071), H2839 [21MY]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (H.R. 163), H53 [4JA]
Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (H.R. 1825), H2404 [3MY]
Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (H.R. 1171), H1428 [14MR]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2446 [7MY]
Remarks
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), consideration (H. Res. 266), H3713 [18JN]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3726 [18JN], H3921, H3922 [19JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4461 [11JY], H6484 [10OC]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6292, H6314 [5OC], H6355 [8OC], H6438 [9OC]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 36), H1724 [21MR]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), consideration (H. Res. 385), H6699 [23OC]
Dept. of Education: encourage States to include the number of enrolled public secondary school students attaining career and technical education proficiencies in its annual State report card, H4706 [18JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4706 [18JY]
Dept. of HHS: require a scientific and economic analysis of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act before final regulations are enforced, H3921, H3922 [19JN]
Dept. of the Interior: restore non-Federal funding match requirement for Historic Preservation Grants, H143, H144 [15JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (H.R. 2009), H5365 [2AU]
FAA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 90), H6438 [9OC]
Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, H3713 [18JN]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6085 [1OC], H6292, H6314 [5OC], H6355 [8OC], H6438 [9OC]
Great Lakes Exploration Group, LLC.: tribute to possible discovery of Le Griffon (vessel), E83• [4FE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2697 [16MY]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H143, H144 [15JA]
Ishpeming, MI: tribute to Ishpeming High School football team, E1769• [3DE]
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H6692 [23OC]
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: observance, H5866 [26SE]
Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate circle drive as Sergeant First Class James D. Priestap Drive, H2446 [7MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, H6314 [5OC], H6355 [8OC]
——— implementation, H6314 [5OC]
——— provide for participation in health care exchanges by the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, political appointees, and congressional staff and limit subsidies, H6314 [5OC], H6355 [8OC]
——— repeal, H7064 [14NO]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2697 [16MY]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: signing, H5896 [27SE]
Veterans: improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (H.R. 1171), H4185 [8JY]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 893), H6972 [12NO]
——— making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6085 [1OC]
Votes: position on missed, E710• [21MY]
Tributes
Butterfield, Paul, H5481 [11SE]
Musser, R.D. (Dan), E479• [17AP]
BENJAMIN, GEORGES C.
Letters
Fairness for American Families Act, H4563 [17JY]
BENJAMIN, JOHN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S7925 [7NO]
BENJAMIN HARRISON SOCIETY
Bills and resolutions
District of Columbia: establish a memorial to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2420), H3758 [18JN]
Remarks in House
District of Columbia: establish a memorial to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 2420), E910 [18JN]
BENN, JACK AND ABBIE BURANNICE
Proclamations
Benn, Brinkley & Randolph Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1255 [9SE]
BENNER, JANINE
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6228 [4OC]
BENNET, MICHAEL F. (a Senator from Colorado)
Amendments
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3772, S3781 [22MY], S3846 [23MY], S3910 [3JN], S3956 [4JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6966 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 933), S1817, S1820 [13MR]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S2040 [20MR], S2173, S2184 [21MR], S2356 [22MR]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6241, S6244 [1AU], S6389 [11SE], S6532 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1197), S8065 [14NO], S8202, S8209, S8236, S8260 [19NO], S8404, S8408 [20NO], S8472 [21NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1243), S5921 [24JY], S5943 [25JY]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S2766 [17AP]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S183 [22JA]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S5194, S5196 [25JN], S5266 [26JN]
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), S3273 [8MY]
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, S662 [12FE], H443 [12FE]
Conferee: H.R. 2642, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, S6259 [1AU], S7085 [1OC]
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, S8983 [18DE]
Articles and editorials
Colorado’s Delegation Must Support Immigration Reform, Wayne Mininger, Greeley (CO) Tribune, S4204 [11JN]
My Family Needs Immigration Reform, Sen. Bennet, Ana K. Casas Ibarra, Denver (CO) Post, S5125 [25JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: provide for crop production on native sod (see S. 801), S2960 [24AP]
——— reauthorize certain programs (see S. 10), S42 [22JA]
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 299), S8567 [9DE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see S. 395), S4521 [17JN]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (see S. 1541), S6887 [24SE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S6072 [30JY]
——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 1320), S6297 [9SE]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 475), S2147 [21MR]
BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 769), S2798 [18AP]
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]
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]
Chemicals: ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed (see S. 696), S2564 [10AP]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 84), S520 [7FE]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 815), S3093 [6MY]
Colleges and universities: improve education and prevention related to campus sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (see S. 128), S284 [24JA]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 398), S7353 [9OC]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 282), S7729 [31OC]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 1236), S5264 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces (see S. 871), S3431 [14MY]
——— 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 (see S. 967), S5908 [24JY]
Dept. of Education: establish an alternative accountability model for elementary and secondary schools to measure student progress (see S. 943), S3429 [14MY]
——— establish Office of Rural Education Policy (see S. 1096), S3988 [6JN]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans through Tax Code modifications relative to pension plans (see S. 1238), S5569 [9JY]
——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 370), S1128 [5MR]
——— promote environmental education (see S. 1306), S6328 [10SE]
——— provide professional development for elementary school principals in early childhood education and development (see S. 1113), S4021 [7JN]
——— recruit, prepare, and support principals through capacity-building measures that will improve student academic achievement in high-need schools (see S. 840), S3029 [25AP]
Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see S. 466), S6597 [18SE]
——— authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see S. 153), S285 [24JA]
——— award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see S. 1503), S6446 [12SE]
——— improve and enhance research and treatments of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (see S. 1251), S6328 [10SE]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 641), S6446 [12SE]
——— issue regulations to make available a searchable Medicare claims and payment database (see S. 1180), S4585 [18JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 242), S590 [11FE]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1417), S7577 [28OC]
——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals (see S. 1557), S7953 [12NO]
——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 252), S519 [7FE]
——— require a criminal background check for a child care staff member of any child care provider in a State that receives funds from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 624), S2026 [20MR]
Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 773), S2798 [18AP]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System (see S. 80), S213 [23JA]
Dept. of Labor: strengthen quality control measures for lung disease claims and establish Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health under Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (see S. 1423), S6297 [9SE]
Dept. of the Interior: designate certain lands in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties, CO, as wilderness (see S. 341), S772 [14FE]
——— improve support facilities for national historic sites operated by the National Park Service (see S. 1071), S3844 [23MY]
——— provide for conduct of stewardship end result contracting projects (see S. 816), S3028 [25AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: reimburse States that use State funds to operate national parks during the Government shutdown (see S. 1572), S7536 [16OC]
Dept. of Transportation: obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events (see S. 1560), S7063 [30SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see S. 294), S2798 [18AP]
Diseases: reauthorize and extend program to provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see S. 315), S2845 [22AP]
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]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 381), S6127 [31JY]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 19), S4585 [18JN]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1094), S3954 [4JN]
Employment: streamline Federal job training system, steer training dollars toward skills needed by industry, establish Pay for Performance pilot program, and provide State access to National Directory of New Hires (see S. 804), S2960 [24AP]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see S. 368), S773 [14FE]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 1212), S4793 [20JN]
Forest Service: convey Lake Hill Administrative Site in Summit County, CO (see S. 1305), S5708 [16JY]
Grams, Rod: tribute (see S. Res. 267), S7353 [9OC]
Hathaway, William D.: tribute (see S. Res. 189), S5264 [26JN]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 246), S6647 [19SE]
Hydroelectric power: improve (see S. 545), S1854 [14MR]
Immigration: reform (see S. 744), S2684 [16AP] (see S. 744), S2750 [17AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 75), S1787 [13MR]
——— 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]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 462), S5149 [25JN]
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record Day: designate (see S. Res. 257), S6886 [24SE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 338), S872 [26FE]
Lautenberg, Frank R.: tribute (see S. Res. 161), S3955 [4JN]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 321), S8809 [13DE]
Medicare: allow certain critical access and sole community hospitals to use interactive telecommunications systems to satisfy available physician requirements for emergency medical conditions (see S. 328), S772 [14FE]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 367), S6209 [1AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see S. 1123), S4058 [10JN]
Mental health: reauthorize and improve programs related to mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 689), S2501 [9AP]
Mining and mineral resources: clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (see S. 222), S469 [4FE]
——— facilitate remediation of abandoned hardrock mines (see S. 1443), S6207 [1AU]
National Ag Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 81), S1950 [19MR]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 534), S1710 [12MR]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 254), S6753 [24SE]
National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 295), S8049 [14NO]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 240), S6597 [18SE]
National Lineman Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 95), S2564 [10AP]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1158), S5500 [27JN]
National Small Business Week: observance (see S. Res. 177), S4673 [19JN]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 987), S3659 [21MY]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (see S. Res. 289), S7927 [7NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1798), S8977 [18DE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S6207 [1AU]
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Colorado Springs, CO: designate (see S. 1606), S7675 [30OC]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see S. 360), S5668 [11JY]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see S. 279), S590 [11FE]
Schiappa, David J.: tribute (see S. Res. 212), S6208 [1AU]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 403), S2897 [23AP]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 1088), S3954 [4JN]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 313), S8565 [9DE]
Smithsonian Institution: establish the Smithsonian American Latino Museum (see S. 568), S4793 [20JN]
Social Security: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of children and serve the needs of children who are victims of sex trafficking (see S. 1118), S4021 [7JN]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 475), S2147 [21MR]
Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see S. 1181), S4585 [18JN]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S7271 [7OC]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 553), S1785 [13MR]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S3373 [13MY]
——— reduce tax on beer (see S. 958), S3531 [15MY]
——— strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 836), S3029 [25AP]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 346), S5568 [9JY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 47), S43 [22JA]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see S. 309), S3430 [14MY]
——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see S. 1393), S6071 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: exempt certain payments to States from sequestration (see S. 1676), S7927 [7NO]
Colorado: withdraw unleased public minerals in the Thompson Divide area from future oil and gas development while preserving existing private property rights for current leaseholders (see S. 651), S2328 [22MR]
Commission on Effective Regulation and Assessment Systems for Public Schools: establish (see S. 1010), S3760 [22MY]
Conservation of energy: facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings (see S. 1191), S4673 [19JN]
Credit: require Federal mortgage agencies to consider energy costs in the underwriting process, reduce home energy consumption, and facilitate creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs (see S. 1106), S3987 [6JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for the conduct of activities to detect, and respond in a timely manner to, threats to animal health (see S. 859), S3091 [6MY]
Dept. of Education: create and expand innovative teacher and principal preparation programs known as teacher and principal preparation academies (see S. 1052), S3843 [23MY]
Dept. of Energy: establish a competitive grant program to provide grants to States and units of local government to carry out clean energy and carbon reduction measures (see S. 570), S1853 [14MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deduct amounts for repayment from the last months of educational assistance entitlement in cases of overpayments under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 930), S3371 [13MY]
——— improve and increase the availability of on-job training and apprenticeship programs (see S. 1216), S5149 [25JN]
Disasters: provide assistance for watersheds adversely affected by qualifying natural disasters (see S. 243), S519 [7FE]
Education: promote innovative education practices, help States and local educational agencies ensure high-quality English proficiency instruction, and provide college and career knowledge to English learners (see S. 1043), S3843 [23MY]
——— provide relief to State education budgets during a recovering economy and help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see S. 765), S2797 [18AP]
FDA: strengthen and secure the pharmaceutical distribution supply chain to protect consumers from counterfeit pharmaceuticals (see S. 957), S3531 [15MY]
Federal agencies and departments: require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans (see S. 1611), S7673 [30OC]
FEMA: establish pilot program to provide for wildfire mitigation grants (see S. 1428), S6206 [1AU]
Forest Service: designate national forest acreage as disease and insect infestation treatment areas (see S. 745), S2749 [17AP]
Forests: provide for the conduct of stewardship contracting projects (see S. 849), S3029 [25AP]
GAO: report on the impact of certain mental and physical trauma on the discharge of Armed Forces members for misconduct (see S. 1668), S7927 [7NO]
Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 524), S1710 [12MR]
San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (see S. 841), S3029 [25AP]
Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see S. 1441), S6207 [1AU]
——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel (see S. 1103), S3987 [6JN]
World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 73), S1270 [7MR]
Cloture motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3949 [4JN], S3976 [6JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6882 [24SE]
Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (S. 815), motion to proceed, S7777 [31OC], S7794 [4NO]
Connor, Michael L.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of the Interior, S8838 [16DE]
Davis, Brian J.: nomination to be district judge, S8837 [16DE], S9082 [20DE]
Feldblum, Chai R.: nomination to the EEOC, S8558 [9DE], S8677 [12DE]
Griffin, Richard F., Jr.: nomination to be NLRB general counsel, S7596 [29OC]
——— nomination to the NLRB, S7532 [16OC]
Higginbottom, Heather A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State for Management and Resources, S8560 [9DE], S8783 [13DE]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S4976 [21JN], S4988, S5012 [24JN], S5215 [26JN], S5330 [27JN]
——— reform (S. 744), motion to proceed, S3969 [6JN], S4086 [11JN]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (H.R. 2775), S7532 [16OC]
James, Deborah Lee: nomination to be Sec. of the Air Force, S8560 [9DE], S8763 [12DE]
Johnson, Jeh C.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S8560 [9DE], S8834 [16DE]
McCafferty, Landya B.: nomination to be district judge, S8559 [9DE], S8717 [12DE]
Morris, Brian: nomination to be district judge, S8559 [9DE], S8750 [12DE]
Patterson, Anne W.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Near Eastern Affairs, S8560 [9DE], S8799 [13DE]
Wald, Patricia M.: nomination to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, S8559 [9DE], S8723 [12DE]
Watters, Susan P.: nomination to be district judge, S8560 [9DE], S8757 [12DE]
Wolford, Elizabeth A.: nomination to be district judge, S8559 [9DE], S8711 [12DE]
Letters
Remove cap on Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program funds to assist Colorado disaster recovery: Donald E. Hunt, Colorado Dept. of Transportation, S6995 [27SE]
——— John Hickenlooper, Governor of Colorado, S6995 [27SE]
Lists
Senate staff who worked on S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S5484 [27JN]
Staff and Senators who worked on H.R. 3204, Drug Quality and Security Act, S8025 [14NO]
Privilege of the floor
Aarthun, Stephani, S295 [24JA]
Pence, Laura, S295 [24JA]
Shah, Rina, S295 [24JA]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (S. 954), S3823 [23MY], S4757 [20JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), S6945 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), House amendments, S7157 [3OC]
Aurora, CO: anniversary of movie theater shootings, S5787 [18JY]
Blackmun, Scott: Sports Business Journal Sports Executive of the Year award recipient, S4476• [13JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), S5223, S5224, S5225 [26JN]
Colorado: tribute to President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipients, S3951• [4JN]
Colorado State University: tribute to Global Campus, S7719• [31OC]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorize preparation of a revised edition of the Senate Rules as a Senate document (S. Res. 285), S7800 [4NO]
Congress: public approval ratings, S4757 [20JN]
Conservation of energy: facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings, S6361 [11SE]
——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 1392), S6361 [11SE]
Democracy: history of principles, S7306 [8OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S235 [24JA]
Dept. of Transportation: obligate funds for emergency relief projects arising from damage caused by severe weather events (S. 1560), S7014 [30SE]
Economy: impact of Government shutdown, S7157 [3OC]
Estes Park, CO: impact of Government shutdown, S7305 [8OC]
Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S517 [7FE]
FDA: strengthen regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security (H.R. 3204), S7800 [4NO]
——— strengthen regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security (H.R. 3204), motion to proceed, S8024 [14NO]
Federal Highway Administration: remove cap on Emergency Relief Program funds to assist Colorado disaster recovery, S6994, S6995 [27SE]
Floods: disaster assistance to Colorado, S6488 [17SE]
Forest Service: wildland fire management funding, S235 [24JA]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S6945 [26SE], S7157 [3OC], S7305 [8OC]
Haynes, Anna Jo Garcia: Denver, CO, Girls Athletic Leadership School Champion of Education Award recipient, S2648 [15AP]
Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (S. Res. 277), S7800 [4NO]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), S235 [24JA]
Immigration: influence of Colorado Compact principles of immigration on formulating a national immigration policy, S5340 [27JN]
——— 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, S4757 [20JN]
——— reform (S. 744), S3314–S3317 [9MY], S4203, S4204 [11JN], S4375 [12JN], S4640 [19JN], S4757 [20JN], S5124, S5126, S5143 [25JN], S5225, S5227, S5229 [26JN], S5340, S5484 [27JN]
Public debt: ceiling, S5223, S5224, S5225 [26JN]
Republican Party: impact of Tea Party minority on party majority, S7306 [8OC]
Senate: legislative program, S7800 [4NO]
——— tribute to Senators, personal staff, and Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) staff who worked on S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S5484 [27JN]
U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary of Cadet Chapel, S6291• [9SE]
Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 42), S7799, S7800 [4NO]
Wildfires: disaster assistance to Colorado, S5125 [25JN]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S3314 [9MY], S5144 [25JN]
Tributes
Cowan, Senator, S5484 [27JN]
BENNETT, BETTY J. ROBINSON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1800 [5DE]
BENNETT, BOB
Remarks in House
Dubuque, IA, Area Labor Hall of Fame: inductee, E84 [4FE]
BENNETT, CARL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1004 [28JN], E1118 [23JY]
BENNETT, GERALD E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E861 [14JN]
BENNETT, JOHN D.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S811 [25FE]
BENNETT, LORETTA PETTWAY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E498 [18AP]
BENNETT, MARK E.
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5725 [19SE]
BENNETT, PATRICIA
Remarks in House
Novato, CA: Citizen of the Year award recipient, E109 [6FE]
BENNETT, SAMANTHA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E731 [23MY]
BENNETT FAMILY
Bills and resolutions
Hornell, NY: anniversary of Howard Flats Farm (see H. Res. 332), H5399 [2AU]
Remarks in House
Hornell, NY: anniversary of Howard Flats Farm (H. Res. 332), E1227 [2AU]
BENOIT, ALICE M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E667 [15MY]
BENOIT, NICK
Remarks in House
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E44 [22JA]
BENSON, AZ
Remarks in House
Benson Unified School District: tribute, E1287 [11SE]
BENTCH, HUNTER S.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E369 [21MR]
BENTIVOLIO, KERRY L. (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), H6749 [23OC]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3542 [13JN]
Dept. of Education: support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4697 [18JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H4727 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 1122), H1395 [13MR]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H6676 [22OC]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H3253 [6JN]
——— require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 3601), H7354 [21NO]
Afghanistan: establish requirements relative to the provision of certain products (see H.R. 327), H1430 [14MR]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see H.R. 2449), H4980 [23JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H7153 [15NO]
Americans With Disabilities Act: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 777), H595 [15FE]
Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2224), H5589 [17SE]
Appropriations: make across-the-board rescissions in non-defense, non-homeland security, and non-veterans-affairs discretionary spending (see H.R. 57), H372 [5FE]
——— making continuing (see H.J. Res. 62), H5590 [17SE]
Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 106), H2249 [23AP]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H6829 [28OC]
——— commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Res. 75), H2027 [15AP]
——— ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 914), H1360 [12MR]
——— repeal bans on military personnel carrying firearms on military bases (see H.R. 3199), H6957 [30OC]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H1430 [14MR]
ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 339), H4039 [25JN]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H4599 [17JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1), H3289 [11JN] (see H.J. Res. 24), H413 [6FE]
——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H5348 [1AU]
——— provide for supplemental estimates of certain revenue bills or joint resolutions that incorporate the macroeconomic effects of that measure (see H.R. 1475), H2775 [17MY]
——— require the President to submit a budget to Congress listing current fiscal year spending levels for proposed programs and separate amounts for proposed spending increases (see H.R. 2686), H4524 [16JY]
——— rescind certain Federal funds identified by States as unwanted and use such funds to reduce the Federal debt (see H.R. 282), H504 [13FE]
Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups (see H. Res. 418), H8113 [12DE]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 448), H8126 [19DE]
Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (see H.R. 3478), H7051 [13NO]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehichles (see H.R. 724), H950 [4MR]
Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 119), H1548 [15MR]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H1861 [9AP]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1547 [15MR]
——— constitutional amendment to require application of laws equally to all U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 98), H6829 [28OC]
——— establish the style for amending laws (see H.R. 760), H1550 [15MR]
——— require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see H.R. 109), H224 [22JA]
Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 110), H2914 [22MY]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 61), H224 [22JA] (see H.R. 217), H173 [15JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H2719 [16MY]
Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 525), H1430 [14MR]
Corps of Engineers: establish the Great Lakes Navigation System (see H.R. 2273), H3592 [13JN]
——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries (see H.R. 985), H1318 [6MR]
Courts: provide for recovery of patent litigation costs in cases where the court finds the claimant did not have a reasonable likelihood of succeeding (see H.R. 845), H2067 [16AP]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H4214 [8JY]
Crime: amend provisions relative to disclosures to governments by communications-related service providers of certain information consisting of or relating to communications (see H.R. 983), H2604 [14MY]
——— constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 40), H2246 [23AP]
——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H2125 [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow States to implement a work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants (see H.R. 3055), H5399 [2AU]
——— define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 730), H1958 [11AP]
——— improve the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1657), H3016 [3JN]
——— prohibit partnerships with foreign governments to promote enrollment in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and terminate Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initiative with Mexico (see H.R. 1882), H2656 [15MY]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H5435 [9SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorize the transport to any country, without charge, supplies furnished by a nonprofit organization intended for distribution to Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1756), H2840 [21MY]
——— declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H5587 [17SE]
——— improve Uniform Code of Military Justice relative to sex-related offenses committed by members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1867), H3289 [11JN]
——— 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 (see H.R. 2016), H4599 [17JY]
——— review operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era (see H.R. 1494), H3929 [19JN]
Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2456), H4599 [17JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H2067 [16AP]
——— develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 1417), H2604 [14MY]
——— prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H3592 [13JN]
——— prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from performing security screening operations for surface transportation (see H.R. 2589), H7446 [3DE]
Dept. of Justice: require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see H.R. 2475), H4040 [25JN]
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1613), H2605 [14MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H2775 [17MY]
——— require the Inspector General for Tax Administration to audit the IRS (see H.R. 2389), H3929 [19JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see H.R. 577), H3288 [11JN]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H2354 [25AP]
——— establish standards for access to care for veterans seeking health care from departmental medical facilities (see H.R. 241), H284 [23JA]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3369), H6901 [29OC]
——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 1598), H2123 [17AP]
——— make memorial headstones and markers available for purchase for members of Reserve components who performed certain training (see H.R. 2310), H4081 [26JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a prize program to award a prize and contract for the development of a fully-integrated electronic health records program (see H.R. 2055), H4726 [18JY]
——— establish a specific timeline to achieve integrated electronic health records (see H.R. 2590), H4524 [16JY]
Detroit Diesel Corp.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 42), H4175 [28JN]
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), H2840 [21MY]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1429), H6454 [9OC]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H2125 [17AP]
Economic Development Administration: terminate (see H.R. 887), H814 [28FE]
Economy: provide for fiscal gap and generational accounting analysis in the legislative process, the President’s budget, and annual long-term fiscal outlook reports (see H.R. 2967), H6545 [11OC]
Education: prohibit Federal grants and regulation waivers from being contingent upon whether States are using a certain curriculum or assessment policies (see H.R. 2089), H3016 [3JN]
Egypt: suspend delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see H. Res. 87), H701 [27FE]
Eisenhower, Dwight D.: facilitate completion of an appropriate national memorial (see H.R. 1126), H1993 [12AP]
Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (see H.R. 2223), H6829 [28OC]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H2125 [17AP]
EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 311), H301 [29JA]
——— clarify general duty clause of Clean Air Act as it applies to chemical facility accidental release prevention (see H.R. 888), H2719 [16MY]
——— prohibit awarding any grant, contract, cooperative agreement, or financial assistance under the Clean Air Act for any program, project, or activity to occur outside the U.S. (see H.R. 959), H1958 [11AP]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 1461), H4726 [18JY]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H4524 [16JY]
——— constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 51), H4371 [10JY]
——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see H.R. 3133), H5765 [19SE]
FCC: prohibit universal service support of commercial mobile service through the Lifeline program (see H.R. 176), H284 [23JA]
Federal agencies and departments: clarify guidelines for including certain property on the National Register or as a National Historic Landmark relative to objections by agency heads based on national security (see H.R. 3687), H7627 [10DE]
——— create an expedited procedure to enact GAO recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication (see H.R. 2506), H4599 [17JY]
——— enhance authority to pay cash awards to employees for making cost saving disclosures (see H.R. 1931), H4858 [22JY]
——— include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H7447 [3DE]
——— promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H4599 [17JY]
——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 309), H950 [4MR]
——— require zero-based budgeting (see H.R. 239), H432 [8FE]
——— review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H4524 [16JY]
Federal aid programs: prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance (see H.R. 1502), H2605 [14MY]
Federal employees: eliminate statutory pay adjustment (see H.R. 273), H169 [15JA]
——— limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee (see H.R. 107), H7394 [2DE]
——— reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 824), H1430 [14MR]
——— terminate any Federal employee who refuses to answer questions or gives false testimony in a congressional hearing (see H.R. 2458), H4485 [11JY]
Financial institutions: condemn any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the U.S. by the Government without due process (see H. Res. 166), H2161 [18AP]
——— enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H6412 [8OC]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H6412 [8OC]
——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H818 [28FE]
Firearms: eliminate the sporting purposes definition in gun laws (see H.R. 2277), H3592 [13JN]
FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 1174), H1426 [14MR]
——— remove mandate on the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment (see H.R. 492), H550 [14FE]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H416 [6FE]
Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 1493), H1955 [11AP]
GPO: establish and maintain a public website allowing access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports (see H.R. 1380), H2804 [20MY]
Grayling, MI: anniversary of Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center (see H. Res. 290), H4308 [9JY]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H5834 [25SE]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H2575 [13MY] (see H.R. 779), H1430 [14MR] (see H.R. 3121), H5834 [25SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H7111 [14NO]
House Rules: require a reading of the names of Armed Forces members who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations (see H. Res. 412), H7110 [14NO]
Human rights: provide protections for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the U.S. and create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking (see H. Res. 387), H6675 [22OC]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H284 [23JA]
——— require certification by the four Southern border States that the borders are secure before a House of Representatives vote on any immigration reform legislation (see H. Res. 330), H5399 [2AU]
Investments: prevent consideration of legislation that would tax or confiscate personal savings accounts or assets to provide financial relief for private businesses (see H. Res. 129), H1994 [12AP]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H1909 [10AP]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1430 [14MR]
——— observe Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, acknowledge the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance, and recognize U.S. tour of the Cyrus Cylinder (see H. Res. 130), H1719 [20MR]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program (see H.R. 3292), H6902 [29OC]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3292), H7000 [12NO]
Iraq: recognize the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq and reaffirm U.S. friendship with such people (see H. Res. 422), H7508 [4DE]
IRS: clarify application of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act and require convening of a regulatory review panel for certain rules (see H.R. 3169), H6677 [22OC]
——— prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 1950), H2656 [15MY]
——— prohibit hiring of additional employees to implement, administer, or enforce health insurance reform (see H.R. 1993), H2959 [23MY]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-rocket defense system and authorize cooperation on the David’s Sling, Arrow, and Arrow 3 anti-missile defense systems (see H.R. 2717), H5404 [2AU]
——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 300), H284 [23JA]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1430 [14MR]
Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H3655 [14JN]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 673), H1829 [21MR]
——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H4524 [16JY]
Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (see H. Res. 200), H2657 [15MY]
Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 2021), H3289 [11JN]
——— prohibit preemption from State identity theft laws (see H.R. 2473), H3989 [20JN]
——— prohibit preemption from State stalking laws (see H.R. 2472), H3989 [20JN]
——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H7394 [2DE] (see H.R. 3485), H7312 [20NO]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H2656 [15MY]
——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 805), H4309 [9JY]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 63), H3289 [11JN]
National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 719), H3253 [6JN]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H7357 [21NO]
National Entrepreneurs Day: designate (see H. Res. 401), H6954 [30OC]
National Guard: establish Cyber and Computer Network Incident Response Teams in each State to respond to cyber emergencies (see H.R. 1640), H3256 [10JN]
National security: prohibit use of drones to kill U.S. citizens within the U.S. (see H.R. 1242), H2027 [15AP]
National Security Agency: require Director and Inspector General to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate (see H.R. 3436), H6953 [30OC]
NOAA: prioritize and redirect resources to a program of attainable advances in improving weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events (see H.R. 2413), H4599 [17JY]
Oaths: require congressional approval prior to changes in oaths for military enlistment, civil service or uniformed services appointments, and appointment as a cadet or midshipman at military service academy (see H.R. 3416), H7112 [14NO]
Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office, Jackson, MI: designate (see H.R. 3534), H7252 [19NO]
OPM: establish a national health plan to offer Federal employee health benefit plans to individuals who are not Federal employees (see H.R. 779), H1430 [14MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3474), H7508 [4DE]
——— authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6957 [30OC]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5404 [2AU] (see H.J. Res. 62), H5590 [17SE]
——— delay implementation, operation, and coordination of a Federal Data Services Hub used to determine or verify eligibility for health plans (see H.R. 2837), H5404 [2AU]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly (see H.R. 3359), H6903 [29OC]
——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3406), H6952 [30OC]
——— ensure that personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is secured with proper privacy and data security safeguards (see H.R. 3299), H7253 [19NO]
——— express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 153), H6175 [2OC]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce certain provisions (see H. Res. 425), H7395 [2DE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H4599 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4599 [17JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H2575 [13MY] (see H.R. 779), H1430 [14MR] (see H.R. 3121), H5834 [25SE]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H3357 [12JN]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H3592 [13JN]
——— repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 1342), H6957 [30OC]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6453 [9OC]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H6545 [11OC]
Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications (see H.R. 1847), H5262 [31JY]
——— prevent mass collection of records of innocent Americans and provide greater accountability and transparency of Government surveillance activities and programs (see H.R. 2399), H6053 [30SE]
——— reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]
——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H3216 [5JN]
Public debt: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see H.R. 149), H178 [18JA]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H627 [25FE]
Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H. Res. 56), H413 [6FE]
Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 250), H7112 [14NO]
Senate: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 431), H7689 [11DE]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see H.R. 163), H173 [15JA]
Small business: permit small business concerns to elect to be exempt from certain Federal rules and regulations (see H.R. 168), H372 [5FE]
Social Security: replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 567), H3288 [11JN]
——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H2839 [21MY]
Sports: recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities (see H.R. 1825), H3929 [19JN]
Taiwan: support U.N. membership (see H. Con. Res. 55), H6677 [22OC]
Taxation: allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 1476), H5348 [1AU]
——— allow transfer of required minimum distributions from a retirement plan to a health savings account (see H.R. 1552), H2605 [14MY]
——— clarify that wages paid to unauthorized aliens are not deductible (see H.R. 1292), H2604 [14MY]
——— constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 104), H7508 [4DE]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H2161 [18AP]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 207), H2485 [7MY]
——— make permanent the increased deduction for business start-up expenditures (see H.R. 1621), H2157 [18AP]
——— provide a taxpayer bill of rights for small businesses (see H.R. 3479), H7051 [13NO]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H7052 [13NO]
——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H3592 [13JN]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H2248 [23AP]
——— repeal estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death (see H.R. 782), H703 [27FE]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H3592 [13JN]
——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 582), H1430 [14MR]
——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 259), H5402 [2AU]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H550 [14FE]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H2161 [18AP]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H504 [13FE]
——— clarify that individuals who attended a military preparatory school but never joined the Armed Forces may not claim veteran status for purposes of contracting preferences and benefits (see H.R. 3469), H7050 [13NO]
——— improve hiring by the Federal Government and State governments (see H.R. 2785), H4857 [22JY]
——— improve veterans service organizations’ access to Federal surplus personal property (see H.R. 1171), H2404 [3MY]
War of 1812: anniversary of the Battles of River Raisin (see H. Res. 37), H177 [18JA]
Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 3637), H7445 [3DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H950 [4MR]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H177 [18JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
China: oppose membership in U.N. Human Rights Council (see H. Res. 327), H5399 [2AU]
——— recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners, including Wang Bingzhang (see H. Res. 245), H3095 [4JN]
Congress: preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation (see H.R. 1831), H2436 [6MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship programs using certain educational assistance (see H.R. 3384), H6951 [30OC]
Egypt: restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (see H.R. 939), H949 [4MR]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H7445 [3DE]
Law enforcement officers: 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]
Small business: provide with a grace period for any regulatory violation (see H.R. 746), H593 [15FE]
Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels (see H. Res. 185), H2393 [26AP]
Taxation: constitutional amendment prohibiting Federal Government from compelling someone to engage in commercial activity (see H.J. Res. 27), H502 [13FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Congress: preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation (H.R. 1831), H2437 [6MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship programs using certain educational assistance (H.R. 3384), H6954 [30OC]
Egypt: restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (H.R. 939), H949 [4MR]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (H.R. 3635), H7446 [3DE]
Small business: provide with a grace period for any regulatory violation (H.R. 746), H597 [15FE]
Taxation: constitutional amendment prohibiting Federal Government from compelling someone to engage in commercial activity (H.J. Res. 27), H504 [13FE]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H1361 [13MR], H2165 [23AP], H2407 [6MY], H3657 [17JN], H3997 [25JN], H4489 [16JY], H5807 [25SE], H6455 [10OC]
Remarks
Ann Arbor, MI: tribute to Willow Run Tea Party Caucus, E1544• [22OC]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Syria in response to use of chemical weapons, H5432 [9SE]
——— ensure free exercise of religion, H7102 [14NO]
——— tribute for supporting and defending the Constitution, H5576 [17SE]
Birmingham, MI: tribute to Birmingham Republican Women’s Club, E1531• [16OC]
Bloomfield, MI: tribute to Bloomfield Republican Women’s Club, E1531• [16OC]
Bloomfield Hills, MI: tribute to Oakland County Young Republicans Club, E1540• [22OC]
Budget: deficit, H155 [15JA]
——— reduce Federal spending, H318 [4FE]
China: oppose membership in U.N. Human Rights Council (H. Res. 327), E1527• [16OC]
Commerce, MI: tribute to Lakes Area Tea Party, E1507• [14OC]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H2791 [20MY], H4730 [19JY]
——— preserve constitutional authority and ensure accountability and transparency in legislation (H.R. 1831), H2409 [6MY], H2594 [14MY]
Constitution Day: observance, H5576 [17SE]
Corps of Engineers: deauthorize certain old and inactive infrastructure projects, H6749, H6750 [23OC]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), H6749, H6750 [23OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5711 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: support religious freedom of servicemembers, E1714• [20NO]
Dept. of Education: require State educational agencies to consult with private sector employers and entrepreneurs as part of education plan and require appointment of representatives from private sector to peer-review process, H4697 [18JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4697 [18JY], H4806• [19JY]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H955 [5MR]
Farmington Mills, MI: tribute to Farmington Area Republicans of Michigan (organization), E1528• [16OC]
Federal employees: limit bonuses, provide for investigative leave for the Senior Executive Service, and establish procedures for recording interactions with Executive branch employees (H.R. 2879), H5302 [1AU]
——— limit total amount of awards or other discretionary monetary payments (H.R. 1541), H5204 [31JY]
Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, H2329 [25AP]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6086 [1OC], H6584 [14OC]
Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to River City Patriots of Grand Rapids (organization), E1530• [16OC]
Hartland, MI: tribute to Retake Our Gov (organization), E1508• [14OC]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2594 [14MY]
Livingston County, MI: tribute to Brighton Tea Party of Livingston County, E1530• [16OC]
Manufacturing Day: observance, H6243 [4OC]
New Baltimore, MI: tribute to Southeast Michigan 912 Tea Party, E1508• [14OC]
Oakland County, MI: tribute to Birmingham Bloomfield Republican Club, E1532• [16OC]
——— tribute to Oakland County Campaign for Liberty, E1529• [16OC]
——— tribute to Tea Party Patriots of West Oakland County, E1508• [14OC]
Oakland University: tribute to College Republicans of Oakland University (organization), E1505• [14OC]
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation: tribute to U.S. partnership, E1789• [4DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (H.R. 2809), H5905 [27SE]
——— impact on job creation and hiring, H6015 [30SE]
——— implementation, H6584 [14OC]
——— repeal, E1664• [14NO]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2594 [14MY]
Plymouth, MI: tribute to Rattle With Us Tea Party, E1506• [14OC]
Public debt: ceiling, H155 [15JA]
——— eliminate statutory ceiling and place limitations on the purposes for which public debt may be issued (H.R. 290), H350 [5FE]
Republican Liberty Caucus (organization): tribute, E1543• [22OC]
Schoolcraft College: tribute to Schoolcraft College Republicans (organization), E1507• [14OC]
Small business: provide with a grace period for any regulatory violation (H.R. 746), H669 [27FE], H4865 [23JY]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1461• [8OC]
Taxation: rates, H318 [4FE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H5484 [11SE]
Troy, MI: tribute to Troy Area Tea Party, E1506• [14OC]
——— tribute to Troy-Clawson Republican Forum, E1536• [22OC]
Union Lake, MI: tribute to North Oakland County Republican Club, E1539• [22OC]
University of Michigan-Dearborn: tribute to University of Michigan-Dearborn College Republicans (organization), E1505• [14OC]
Veterans: making continuing appropriations for benefits (H.J. Res. 72), H6086 [1OC]
——— tribute, H6884 [29OC]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), H797• [28FE]
Votes: position on missed, H2587• [14MY], E1734• [21NO]
Warren, Michael: Michigan DAR Americanism Award recipient, H5078 [25JY]
Washtenew County, MI: tribute to Western Washtenaw Tea Party of Michigan, E1528• [16OC]
Waterford, MI: tribute to Independence Tea Party, E1507• [14OC]
Wayne County, MI: tribute to Wayne County Campaign for Liberty, E1529• [16OC]
West Bloomfield Township, MI: tribute to Greater West Bloomfield Republican Club, E1533• [22OC]
Tributes
Dalton, John, E1837• [11DE]
Emmett, John E., E1639• [12NO]
Parker, Charles, Sr., H6884 [29OC]
Phillips, Howard, H2384 [26AP]
BENTLEY, HELEN DELICH (a former Representative from Maryland)
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E1674 [15NO]
BENTON, BETTY ANN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E899 [17JN]
BENTON, TERRELL W., JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H554 [15FE]
BENTSEN, KENNETH E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1405 [30SE]
BENYAMIN, BARR
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1852 [12DE]
BENZIE COUNTY, MI
Bills and resolutions
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (see S. 23), S42 [22JA] (see H.R. 163), H51 [4JA]
Remarks in House
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (H.R. 163), H3267 [11JN]
Remarks in Senate
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (S. 23), S4717 [19JN]
Reports filed
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 23) (S. Rept. 113–14), S2844 [22AP]
Texts of
S. 23, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act, S4717 [19JN]
BERA, AMI (a Representative from California)
Addresses
Reading of U.S. Constitution, H91 [15JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H7051 [13NO]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see H.R. 2449), H4599 [17JY]
Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H3288 [11JN]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H7446 [3DE]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2084), H2910 [22MY]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 847), H5403 [2AU]
Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H5348 [1AU]
Armed Forces: add a definition of spouse for purposes of military personnel policies and military and veterans benefits that recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 683), H4826 [19JY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area: designate (see H.R. 1025), H1327 [7MR]
Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H4309 [9JY]
——— require the President to submit a budget to Congress listing current fiscal year spending levels for proposed programs and separate amounts for proposed spending increases (see H.R. 2686), H4483 [11JY]
Bureau of Reclamation: participate in design, planning and construction of the South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 1540), H1991 [12AP]
Business and industry: accelerate research, development, and innovation in advanced manufacturing to improve competitiveness (see H.R. 1421), H3688 [17JN]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H5922 [27SE]
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 H.R. 360), H1398 [13MR]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H703 [27FE]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2571 [9MY]
Commission on Government Transformation: establish (see H.R. 2675), H4524 [16JY]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H3016 [3JN]
Corps of Engineers: authorize certain flood risk management projects (see H.R. 136), H2027 [15AP]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see H.R. 3080), H6454 [9OC]
——— review policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees (see H.R. 399), H280 [23JA]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H7688 [11DE]
——— remove knowledge of age as an element of the offense for sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion (see H.R. 1690), H3016 [3JN]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H6999 [12NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H2571 [9MY]
——— promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 1414), H2570 [9MY]
Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2123 [17AP]
——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see H.R. 1864), H3253 [6JN]
Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1763), H3688 [17JN]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H3990 [20JN]
——— stimulate collaboration with respect to, and provide for coordination and coherence of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education initiatives (see H.R. 1089), H1356 [12MR]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H2604 [14MY]
——— require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 1981), H3016 [3JN]
Dept. of State: enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (see H.R. 2723), H4724 [18JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: pay provisional benefits for certain nonadjudicated claims (see H.R. 1739), H3016 [3JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a specific timeline to achieve integrated electronic health records (see H.R. 2590), H4174 [28JN]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 3206), H5921 [27SE]
Disasters: reauthorize Federal natural hazards reduction programs (see H.R. 2132), H3760 [18JN]
Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 328), H5399 [2AU]
——— prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see H.R. 2479), H5404 [2AU]
Education: improve early education (see H.R. 1041), H3097 [4JN]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1286), H2604 [14MY]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2720 [16MY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H6829 [28OC]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, grandchild, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1751), H6290 [4OC]
FDA: exempt certain user fees from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2725), H6412 [8OC]
——— provide for the regulation of medical software (see H.R. 3303), H7447 [3DE]
Federal agencies and departments: improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see H.R. 2689), H4522 [16JY]
——— promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H4599 [17JY]
——— reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 1999), H2959 [23MY]
——— review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H5548 [12SE]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H7508 [4DE]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H1837 [25MR]
Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2605 [14MY]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]
General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H3253 [6JN]
Ghadar Party (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 259), H3356 [12JN]
Health: recognize importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving lives of women and children (see H. Res. 135), H2605 [14MY]
Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 47), H293 [25JA]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H7111 [14NO]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2300 [24AP]
Immigration: reform (see H.R. 15), H6604 [15OC]
Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1860 [9AP]
Iraq: condemn attack on Iranian dissidents at Camp Hurriya, call for resettlement of camp residents, allow outside assessment of the camp, and return residents to Camp Ashraf to improve protection (see H. Res. 89), H3358 [12JN]
Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H3016 [3JN]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1860 [9AP]
James ‘Jim’ Kohnen Post Office, Dublin, CA: designate (see H.R. 1671), H2246 [23AP]
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 1378), H1824 [21MR]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn continuing acts of aggression, expressed intent to break Korean War Armistice Agreement, and repeated violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 134), H2536 [8MY]
——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H3289 [11JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H7052 [13NO]
Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 2851), H8127 [19DE]
Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]
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 H.R. 1179), H5884 [26SE]
——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H1360 [12MR]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H4598 [17JY]
——— reform payment for physicians’ services by eliminating sustainable growth rate system and adopting innovative payment and delivery models to improve quality and efficiency (see H.R. 574), H1430 [14MR]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (see H.R. 2810), H6902 [29OC]
——— require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1102), H1633 [19MR]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H2604 [14MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 2305), H6770 [23OC]
——— delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H5922 [27SE]
——— provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 1173), H1426 [14MR]
Members of Congress: prohibit automatic salary adjustments for the remainder of the 113th Congress (see H.R. 636), H499 [13FE]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 310), H176 [18JA]
——— provide that Members shall be paid last whenever the U.S. cannot satisfy obligations in a timely manner because public debt ceiling has been reached (see H.R. 1884), H3097 [4JN]
——— reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 1181), H1426 [14MR]
Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 365), H7358 [21NO]
Municipal bonds: tribute to history, anniversary of tax exemption, and important contribution to economic growth and wellbeing in States and municipalities (see H. Res. 112), H1861 [9AP]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 2616), H4310 [9JY]
——— provide for termination liability costs for certain projects (see H.R. 3625), H7508 [4DE]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 219), H2774 [17MY]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2396 [26AP]
National Science and Technology Council: direct the Committee on Technology to develop a national manufacturing competitiveness strategic plan (see H.R. 2447), H4371 [10JY]
Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 1356), H1823 [21MR]
Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4727 [18JY]
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 H. Res. 334), H5399 [2AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers and return to consumers any amounts attributable to the expected application of such fee (see H.R. 3367), H6901 [29OC]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H5834 [25SE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H1360 [12MR]
——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H5348 [1AU]
——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H1860 [9AP]
Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]
Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (see H.R. 1351), H1959 [11AP]
Ride, Sally K.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2422), H3758 [18JN]
Sacramento, CA: authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers (see H.R. 135), H2027 [15AP]
SBA: extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (see H.R. 1240), H1567 [18MR]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H3592 [13JN]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H5922 [27SE]
Science: establish a position of Science Laureate of the U.S. (see H.R. 1891), H2533 [8MY]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H5922 [27SE]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H3096 [4JN]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H3253 [6JN]
Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines (see H. Res. 408), H7153 [15NO]
——— express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, support relief and reconstruction assistance, and commend the Filipino-American community for disaster relief efforts (see H. Res. 404), H7053 [13NO]
Unemployment: ensure that individuals in an authorized job training program or completing degree or certificate work remain eligible for regular unemployment compensation (see H.R. 1530), H1991 [12AP]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H2535 [8MY]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit to certain veterans, improve coordination of job training services, and improve Federal contracting with small businesses owned by disabled veterans (see H.R. 2056), H2802 [20MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]
Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H7508 [4DE]
Women: ensure access to best available overall and reproductive health care and affordable insurance, reduce health disparities, end gender-based violence, and promote economic security (see H. Res. 94), H984 [5MR]
——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 1975), H3097 [4JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3688 [17JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of HHS: provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (see H.R. 2457), H3988 [20JN]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 2484), H4037 [25JN]
International Trade Data System: ensure participating Federal agencies develop and maintain necessary information technology infrastructure to support the system (see H.R. 3004), H5397 [2AU]
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 154), H1992 [12AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of HHS: provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (H.R. 2457), H3989 [20JN]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (H.R. 2484), H4038 [25JN]
International Trade Data System: ensure participating Federal agencies develop and maintain necessary information technology infrastructure to support the system (H.R. 3004), H5400 [2AU]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2127 [18AP], H6291 [5OC]
Remarks
Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H3691 [18JN]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), H5668 [19SE], H5771 [20SE], H5844 [26SE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H5929 [28SE], H6056 [1OC], H6109 [2OC], H6229 [4OC]
Budget: allocation of funds, H1415 [14MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1711, H1712, H1713, H1715 [20MR], H6571 [14OC]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), consideration (H. Res. 39), H233 [23JA]
Bureau of Reclamation: Folsom Dam Joint Federal Project funding, H4238 [9JY]
Capitol Police: tribute, H6229 [4OC]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 377), H1849 [9AP]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H2794 [20MY], H6013 [30SE]
Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H2916 [23MY]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, H3735 [18JN]
Dept. of HHS: educate women on the importance of preventative wellness exam, H3691 [18JN]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H354 [5FE], H461 [13FE], H642 [26FE]
Elk Grove, CA: tribute to Pleasant Grove High School boys’ basketball team, H1870 [10AP]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4238, H4239 [9JY]
Equal Pay Day: observance, H1849 [9AP]
Federal employees: eliminate statutory pay adjustment (H.R. 273), consideration (H. Res. 66), H523 [14FE]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6056 [1OC], H6109 [2OC], H6178 [3OC], H6229 [4OC], H6291 [5OC], H6358 [8OC], H6428 [9OC], H6460 [10OC], H6548 [12OC], H6571 [14OC], H6600 [15OC], H6614 [16OC]
House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (H. Res. 174), H2258 [24AP]
Medicare: reform, H1415 [14MR], H1711, H1712, H1713, H1715 [20MR]
Members of Congress: prohibit automatic salary adjustments for the remainder of the 113th Congress, H523 [14FE]
——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (H.R. 310), H233 [23JA]
National Minority Health Month: observance, H2313 [25AP]
National Nurses Week: observance, H2538 [9MY]
NIH: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 73), H6178 [3OC]
Parliamentary inquiry, H3735 [18JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: implementation, H6056 [1OC]
——— prohibit funding to implement, H5668 [19SE], H5844 [26SE], H5929 [28SE]
Public debt: ceiling, H6460 [10OC], H6548 [12OC], H6571 [14OC], H6600 [15OC], H6614 [16OC]
Sacramento, CA: authorize improvements to flood damage reduction facilities adjacent to the American and Sacramento Rivers, H4239 [9JY]
——— Mira Loma High School winner of Dept. of Energy National Science Bowl, H2491 [8MY]
——— tribute to Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Capitol to Capitol’’ trip to Washington, DC, H2129 [18AP]
University of California, Irvine: tribute to men’s volleyball team, H2850 [22MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), H740 [28FE]
Tributes
Saund, D.S. (Judge), H4047 [26JN]
Vivekananda, Swami, H3020 [4JN]
BEREA, KY
Remarks in Senate
New Opportunity School: tribute, S2141 [21MR]
BERG, A. SCOTT
Articles and editorials
Wilson to Obama—March Forth!, S1100 [5MR]
BERG, WILLIAM L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E954 [20JN]
BERGMAN, ALAN AND MARILYN
Remarks in Senate
New West Symphony: Bravo Award recipient, S277 [24JA]
BERGMAN, GRANT A.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1436 [4OC]
BERISHA, SALI
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3594 [14JN]
BERKELEY, CA
Remarks in House
Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory: anniversary of Advanced Light Source research facility, E1427 [3OC]
BERKLEY, BERT
Remarks in House
Tribute, E637 [9MY]
BERKOWITZ, LILLIAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1118 [23JY]
BERKOWITZ, NED
Reports
Fort Hood Hero Says Obama ‘Betrayed’ Her, Other Victims, E125 [12FE]
BERKS COUNTY, PA
Remarks in House
Reading, PA: anniversary of Rotary Club of Reading, E1702 [19NO]
BERLIN, GORDON L.
Letters
International Child Support Recovery Improvement Act, H3703 [18JN]
BERMUDA
Amendments
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H4097, H4104 [27JN]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4055 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 1613), H2156 [18AP]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
Letters
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H4103 [27JN]
——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4103 [27JN]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4103 [27JN]
Motions
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H4106 [27JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H3968 [20JN], H4000, H4001 [25JN], H4064 [26JN], H4094, H4096–H4108, H4115 [27JN], H4318 [10JY], E1005 [28JN]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049–H4057 [26JN]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), motion to recommit, H4106 [27JN]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf, S8898 [17DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1613) (H. Rept. 113–101), H3250 [6JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 274, consideration of H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act, H4049 [26JN]
H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act, H4097 [27JN]
BERNAL, DANIELA
Articles and editorials
Federal Agents Kill 750 Geese From Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Near JFK Airport, S496 [7FE]
BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM
Remarks in House
Albuquerque, NM: tribute to police officers, H6915 [30OC]
BERNARD, JIM
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5727 [19SE]
BERNDT, SARAH
Remarks in House
Milken Family Foundation: National Educator Award recipient, E1426 [3OC]
BERNET, GLENN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E312 [15MR]
BERNSTEIN, BILL
Letters
Violence Against Women Act reauthorization, S608 [12FE]
BERNSTEIN, JONATHAN
Articles and editorials
New Report Confirms GOP Obstructionism Is Unprecedented, S3306 [9MY]
BERRICK, KEN
Letters
Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act, H6656 [22OC]
BERRIOS, ANGEL
Prayers
House of Representatives, H4091 [27JN]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4091 [27JN]
BERRISH, FRANK K.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E583 [30AP]
BERRY, GEORGE, SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6835 [29OC]
BERRY, JOHN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2069 [17AP]
BERRY, KEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E158 [14FE]
BERRY, MORRELL J.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6069 [30JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6069 [30JY]
BERTINI, MARINO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1005 [28JN]
BERTOLINO, JOSEPH
Articles and editorials
Loving Lyndon, S2551 [10AP]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2551 [10AP]
BERTUS, BRENDA
Letters
Small Business Disaster Reform Act, S1023 [28FE], S4579 [18JN]
BERWICK, ME
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S3902 [3JN]
BERWYN, IL
Remarks in House
Berwyn South School District 100: tribute to efforts to promote nutrition and physical activity, E1191 [1AU]
BESHEAR, STEVEN L. (Governor of Kentucky)
Letters
Marketplace Fairness Act, S2951 [24AP]
BEST, JANE R.
Letters
Native Hawaiian Education Act reauthorization, H4691 [18JY]
BEST, LINDA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E947 [20JN]
BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Bills and resolutions
Children and youth: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 475), S1229 [6MR] (see H.R. 1008), H1319 [6MR]
Remarks in House
Education: tribute to campaign to promote the use and acceptance of the term ‘‘intellectual disabilities’’ for persons with mental health challenges, H1316 [6MR]
Remarks in Senate
Children and youth: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (S. 475), S1230 [6MR]
Texts of
S. 475, Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act reauthorization and Best Buddies International, Inc., assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs, S1230–S1232 [6MR]
BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Remarks in House
Springfield, MO: anniversary of Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven Motel, E1103 [19JY]
BETANZOS, ROSIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E477 [17AP]
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES (organization)
Remarks in House
Congressional Coalition on Adoption: Angels in Adoption Award recipient, E1600 [30OC]
BETHESDA, MD
Remarks in House
St. George Greek Orthodox Church: tribute to Greek Orthodox Youth of America chapter, E358 [21MR]
Remarks in Senate
Maryland: tribute to local companies for contributions to economy through manufacturing innovation, S7714 [31OC]
BETHLEHEM, NH
Remarks in Senate
Copper Cannon Camp: anniversary, S6440 [12SE]
BETHLEHEM, PA
Remarks in House
Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank (organization): anniversary, E1436 [4OC]
BETTER ENFORCEMENT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT FREE ENVIRONMENTS ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1032), S4374 [12JN]
BETTS, SCOTT F.
Letters
Secure Annuities for Employees (SAFE) Retirement Act, S5750 [17JY]
BETZER, PETER R.
Remarks in House
Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation: STEM Visionary Catalyst Award recipient, E88 [4FE]
BEVAN, CASSIE STATUTO
Appointments
Commission To Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities, H2153 [18AP]
BEVERLY, DEVERRA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7261 [20NO]
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Remarks in House
StayUNITED (organization): tribute, E1418 [2OC]
BEVERLY HILLS, MI
Remarks in House
Beverly Hills Veterans Memorial: tribute, E650 [14MY]
BEYER, ARIANNA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E980 [26JN]
BHAGOWALIA, SANJEEV (SONNY)
Remarks in House
Federal Computer Week (publication): ‘‘Federal 100 Award’’ recipient, E386 [9AP]
BHUTAN, KINGDOM OF
Bills and resolutions
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (see S. 432), S1012 [28FE]
Remarks in Senate
Foreign trade: extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries in Asia and the South Pacific (S. 432), S1029 [28FE]
BIANCO, TODD
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S295 [24JA]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S8903 [17DE]
BIBENS, JAMES A.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E142 [13FE]
BICAMERAL WORKING GROUP ON DEFICIT REDUCTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Amendments
Establish (H.R. 3273): consideration (H. Res. 373), H6380 [8OC]
Bills and resolutions
Establish (see H.R. 3273), H6411 [8OC]
Establish (H.R. 3273): consideration (see H. Res. 373), H6411 [8OC]
Letters
Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act: Mary Kusler, National Education Association, H6394 [8OC]
Motions
Establish (H.R. 3273), H6395, H6396 [8OC]
Remarks in House
Establish (H.R. 3273), H6386, H6389–H6397, H6402 [8OC], H6419 [9OC]
——— consideration (H. Res. 373), H6370–H6381 [8OC]
——— motion to recommit, H6395 [8OC]
Remarks in Senate
Establish (H.J. Res. 89), S7354 [9OC], S7357 [10OC]
Establish (H.R. 3273), S7320 [9OC]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 373) (H. Rept. 113–243), H6411 [8OC]
Rulings of the Chair
Establish (H.R. 3273), H6395 [8OC]
Texts of
H. Res. 373, consideration of H.J. Res. 89, excepted Federal employees pay continuing appropriations, H.J. Res. 90, FAA continuing appropriations, and H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act, H6371 [8OC]
H.R. 3273, Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act, H6389 [8OC]
BICYCLES
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Transportation: set separate performance measures for motorized and non-motorized safety and allow States to set their own safety targets and to choose the best methods to meet them (see S. 1708), S8049 [14NO] (see H.R. 3494), H7109 [14NO]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 2468), H3988 [20JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Transportation: set separate performance measures for motorized and non-motorized safety and allow States to set their own safety targets and to choose the best methods to meet them (H.R. 3494), E1667 [14NO]
Oakland Park, FL: tribute to Northeast High School student inventors for producing bicycle that serves as emergency water sanitation system, H2450 [7MY]
Park Tool Co.: anniversary, E395 [9AP]
Transportation: invest in safe pedestrian and bicycle pathways, E1663 [14NO]
——— recognize importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation, H953 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Great Allegheny Passage: completion, S4476 [13JN]
BIDDEFORD, ME
Remarks in Senate
Biddeford Free Clinic: anniversary, S6439 [12SE]
BIEDERMAN, PATRICIA WARD
Articles and editorials
Inquiry Into IRS Investigations of Churches Is Sought, S3403 [14MY]
BIENNIAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 625), S8819 [15DE]
BIENNIAL BUDGETING AND ENHANCED OVERSIGHT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1869), H7260 [20NO]
BIG SANDY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E615 [8MY]
BIG SKY HONOR FLIGHT (organization)
Lists
World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Big Sky Honor Flight (organization), S3565 [16MY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2313 [25AP]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2648 [15AP], S2791, S2793 [18AP], S3367 [13MY], S3565 [16MY], S4208 [11JN]
BIG SUR, CA
Remarks in House
Big Sur Land Trust: anniversary, E1406 [30SE]
BIG SUR LAND TRUST
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1406 [30SE]
BIGGERT-WATERS FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT see Flood Insurance Reform Act
BIGGS, GABRIEL H.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1433 [4OC]
BIGGS, KRISTIAN P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E221 [28FE]
BIGNOTTI, KATHLEEN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S8906 [17DE]
BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3527, H3530 [13JN]
Appointments
C.W. Bill Young funeral attendees, H6778 [28OC]
Articles and editorials
Flood Insurance Rate Hikes Threaten ‘Old Florida’ Communities, Josh Boatwright, Tampa (FL) Tribune, E1554• [23OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H5402 [2AU]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1091), H5403 [2AU]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H3256 [10JN]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4145 [27JN]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H6175 [2OC]
——— ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 2907), H5513 [11SE]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3790), H8125 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H6999 [12NO]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H32 [3JA]
——— require annual budget submission by the President provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit (see H.R. 668), H629 [25FE]
——— require that, if the President’s budget does not achieve balance in the budget’s covered year, the President shall submit a supplemental unified budget by a certain date (see H.R. 444), H372 [5FE]
Bullard, Larcenia J.: tribute (see H. Res. 139), H1825 [21MR]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 46), H5404 [2AU]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Centennial Monetary Commission: establish (see H.R. 1176), H1426 [14MR]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H4827 [19JY]
Citrus Disease Research and Development Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 853), H984 [5MR]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H5404 [2AU]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H2438 [6MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1547 [15MR]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H8118 [16DE]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 61, 217), H86 [14JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H416 [6FE]
Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 23), H5402 [2AU]
Cretan Enosis Day: designate (see H. Res. 432), H7567 [5DE]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see H.R. 258), H432 [8FE]
——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]
Cyprus: support end of division (see H. Res. 308), H4826 [19JY]
Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H4039 [25JN]
——— produce, with other relevant agencies, a report on enhancing the competitiveness of the U.S. in attracting foreign direct investments (see H.R. 2052), H4524 [16JY]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H6412 [8OC]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see H.R. 3528), H8127 [19DE]
——— award certain asthma-related grants to States that permit trained school personnel to administer epinephrine (see H.R. 2094), H4524 [16JY]
——— exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 973), H982 [5MR]
Dept. of Justice: classify human trafficking as a violent crime for purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 906), H2125 [17AP]
——— improve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal justice system (see H.R. 906), H2125 [17AP]
——— making supplemental appropriations for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program (see H.R. 751), H594 [15FE]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 124), H550 [14FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H3288 [11JN]
——— prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H4309 [9JY]
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 H.R. 3095), H5656 [18SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility leases (see H.R. 3521), H7312 [20NO]
——— consider resources of pension applicants recently disposed of by the applicants for less than fair market value when determining eligibility for such pensions (see H.R. 2341), H3356 [12JN]
——— prohibit medical exam requests of veterans who have submitted sufficient evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals and improve efficiency of disability claims processing (see H.R. 1980), H4309 [9JY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H1331 [11MR]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H2535 [8MY]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7311 [20NO]
Egypt: condition security and economic assistance in order to advance U.S. national security interests in Egypt, including encouraging the advancement of political, economic, and religious freedom in Egypt (see H.R. 416), H432 [8FE]
EPA: make permanent the moratorium on certain regulations and fines governing incidental discharges from commercial vessels under a certain size (see H.R. 3464), H8127 [19DE]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 1775), H5175 [30JY]
FDA: exempt certain user fees from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2725), H4724 [18JY]
——— provide for the regulation of medical software (see H.R. 3303), H7253 [19NO]
Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see H.R. 3308), H6957 [30OC]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study and congressional consideration of reforms to make rates affordable (see H.R. 3218), H6011 [28SE]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6958 [30OC]
——— delay increases in premium rates for certain properties and allow monthly installments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program and increase funding for affordability study (see H.R. 3693), H7687 [11DE]
Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 749), H1328 [7MR]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H416 [6FE]
Government: appropriate such funds necessary to ensure certain important functions of the Government continue during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3166), H6103 [1OC]
Greece: anniversary of unification of Island of Crete (see H. Res. 432), H7567 [5DE]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 335), H416 [6FE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H6829 [28OC]
——— prevent the sale of bone marrow and umbilical cord blood (see H.R. 589), H5402 [2AU]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H2803 [20MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H2575 [13MY] (see H.R. 3121), H6829 [28OC]
Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1733), H2349 [25AP]
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), H3689 [17JN]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H7253 [19NO]
Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5090 [25JY]
——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H6829 [28OC]
Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model (see H.R. 1580), H2065 [16AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H2397 [26AP]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H818 [28FE]
IRS: ensure that employees are familiar with and act in accord with certain taxpayer rights (see H.R. 2768), H5093 [26JY]
——— impose a moratorium on conferences (see H.R. 2769), H5093 [26JY]
——— make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H2604 [14MY]
——— prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 1950), H2574 [13MY]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1633 [19MR]
——— improve U.S.-Israel energy cooperation (see H.R. 3677), H7607 [9DE] (see H.R. 3683), H7627 [10DE]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1322 [6MR]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn continuing acts of aggression, expressed intent to break Korean War Armistice Agreement, and repeated violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions (see H. Res. 134), H1994 [12AP]
——— continue restrictions against and prohibit diplomatic recognition (see H.R. 673), H501 [13FE]
——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H4080 [26JN]
Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (see H. Res. 200), H2486 [7MY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H5175 [30JY]
Larcenia J. Bullard Post Office Building, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2678), H4483 [11JY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H7628 [10DE]
Medicare: add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements (see H.R. 3426), H6953 [30OC]
——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H700 [27FE]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H2656 [15MY]
——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 800), H4726 [18JY]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H4485 [11JY]
——— provide for demostration project to evaluate the fiscal impact of covering low vision devices as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3749), H8108 [12DE]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (see H.R. 2810), H5263 [31JY]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 54), H29 [3JA]
Municipal bonds: tribute to history, anniversary of tax exemption, and important contribution to economic growth and wellbeing in States and municipalities (see H. Res. 112), H3592 [13JN]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H7311 [20NO]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H1993 [12AP]
NIH: establish and maintain an undiagnosed diseases network (see H.R. 1591), H5403 [2AU]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (see H.R. 2019), H3760 [18JN]
Olympic Games: disapprove International Olympic Committee proposal to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games, urge its reinstatement, and commend U.S. Olympic Committee support of wrestling (see H. Res. 71), H818 [28FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6827 [28OC] (see H.R. 3522), H8113 [12DE]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5548 [12SE]
——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 346), H599 [15FE]
——— ensure that personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is secured with proper privacy and data security safeguards (see H.R. 3299), H7112 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4483 [11JY]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H2575 [13MY] (see H.R. 3121), H6829 [28OC]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H1430 [14MR]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H278 [23JA]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H6493 [10OC]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2914 [22MY]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see H.R. 2218), H3097 [4JN]
Richard K. Salick Post Office, Cocoa Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 451), H3995 [24JN]
Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2387), H5348 [1AU]
Shaw, E. Clay, Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 343), H5547 [12SE]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2745), H4725 [18JY]
Syria: prohibit Federal funding to provide military assistance to opposition forces (see H.R. 2503), H4599 [17JY]
Taiwan: strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 419), H432 [8FE]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H6775 [24OC]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H4370 [10JY]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H2354 [25AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H5263 [31JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H455 [12FE]
——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H28 [3JA]
——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 582), H818 [28FE]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H4979 [23JY]
Transportation Security Administration: transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1095), H5884 [26SE]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H5403 [2AU]
Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 227), H4371 [10JY]
——— urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 136), H1825 [21MR]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Veterans: ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see H.R. 1796), H2392 [26AP]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 569, 570), H2067 [16AP]
——— require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (see H.R. 357), H1958 [11AP]
Weapons: increase sanctions on entities who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology for chemical, biological, or advanced conventional weapons proliferation activities (see H.R. 893), H1430 [14MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1632 [19MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (see H.R. 2794), H4978 [23JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3794), H8125 [19DE]
Corps of Engineers: expedite consideration of applications submitted by States and municipalities for permits in connection with public safety projects (see H.R. 3730), H8107 [12DE]
Cyprus: reaffirm commitment to reunification, guarantee human rights, condemn attempts to use current economic crisis to impose a settlement of people, and affirm dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone (see H. Res. 187), H2393 [26AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modernize and implement the integrated public alert and warning system to disseminate homeland security and other information (see H.R. 3283), H6492 [10OC]
——— strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (see H.R. 640), H499 [13FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve health care provided to World War II veterans at departmental facilities (see H.R. 2063), H2838 [21MY]
District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (see H.R. 165), H51 [4JA]
FEMA: allow monthly installment payments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program, cap the annual cost of flood insurance, and phase-in premium increases (see H.R. 3312), H6767 [23OC]
——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 1791), H2391 [26AP]
Greek Americans: recognize contributions in the U.S. and the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, IL, for documenting such contributions (see H. Res. 338), H5476 [10SE]
Medicare: provide comprehensive audiology services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2330), H3355 [12JN]
——— provide for a prescription drug plan safety program to prevent fraud and abuse in the dispensing of controlled substances (see H.R. 3392), H6951 [30OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: notify individuals and Congress if personal information of those enrolling in exchanges is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security (see H.R. 3795), H8125 [19DE]
——— prevent implementation of tax and fee provisions until certification that certain employer and employee reporting requirements may be made accurately and without fraud (see H.R. 2927), H5342 [1AU]
Social Security: prevent fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and require National Provider Identifiers for reimbursement of prescriptions under Medicare part D (see H.R. 2828), H5088 [25JY]
Taxation: deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (see H.R. 1674), H2246 [23AP]
——— provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (see H.R. 2233), H3094 [4JN] (see H.R. 2774), H4856 [22JY]
Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 188), H2393 [26AP]
Unemployment: prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use (see H.R. 1172), H1426 [14MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H51 [4JA]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H170 [15JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (H.R. 2794), H4979 [23JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (H.R. 3794), H8126 [19DE]
Corps of Engineers: expedite consideration of applications submitted by States and municipalities for permits in connection with public safety projects (H.R. 3730), H8110 [12DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modernize and implement the integrated public alert and warning system to disseminate homeland security and other information (H.R. 3283), H6493 [10OC]
——— strengthen student visa background checks and improve monitoring of foreign students in the U.S. (H.R. 640), H502 [13FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve health care provided to World War II veterans at departmental facilities (H.R. 2063), H2839 [21MY]
District of Columbia: authorize placement at the former Navy Dive School at the Washington Navy Yard of a memorial to honor Armed Forces members who have served as divers (H.R. 165), H53 [4JA]
FEMA: allow monthly installment payments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program, cap the annual cost of flood insurance, and phase-in premium increases (H.R. 3312), H6769 [23OC]
——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 1791), H2395 [26AP]
Medicare: provide comprehensive audiology services to beneficiaries (H.R. 2330), H3356 [12JN]
——— provide for a prescription drug plan safety program to prevent fraud and abuse in the dispensing of controlled substances (H.R. 3392), H6955 [30OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: notify individuals and Congress if personal information of those enrolling in exchanges is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security (H.R. 3795), H8126 [19DE]
——— prevent implementation of tax and fee provisions until certification that certain employer and employee reporting requirements may be made accurately and without fraud (H.R. 2927), H5346 [1AU]
Social Security: prevent fraud and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children’s Health Insurance Program and require National Provider Identifiers for reimbursement of prescriptions under Medicare part D (H.R. 2828), H5089 [25JY]
Taxation: deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (H.R. 1674), H2247 [23AP]
——— provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (H.R. 2233), H3095 [4JN]
——— provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (H.R. 2774), H4857 [22JY]
Unemployment: prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use (H.R. 1172), H1429 [14MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (H.R. 164), H53 [4JA]
——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (H.R. 303), H173 [15JA]
Letters
Tribute to C.W. Bill Young: Michael Bilirakis, H6814 [28OC]
Lists
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Charter Fellow inductees, E226• [28FE]
Remarks
Anthony Telesca Foundation: anniversary, E411• [10AP]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), H6197 [3OC]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E563• [26AP]
Budget: require annual budget submission by the President provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit (H.R. 668), H962 [5MR]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (H.R. 3302), H6662 [22OC]
Corps of Engineers: expedite consideration of applications submitted by States and municipalities for permits in connection with public safety projects (H.R. 3730), E1863• [12DE]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H5033 [24JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3530 [13JN]
——— tribute to living Medal of Honor recipients, H5629 [18SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility leases (H.R. 3521), H7613 [10DE]
FEMA: allow monthly installment payments for flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program, cap the annual cost of flood insurance, and phase-in premium increases (H.R. 3312), H7405 [3DE], E1554• [23OC]
Greece: anniversary of unification of Island of Crete, E1837• [11DE]
——— independence anniversary, H1638 [20MR]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2685 [16MY]
IRS: investigate allegations that the 501(c)4 tax-exempt status of certain political groups was subject to additional scrutiny, H2667 [16MY]
Medicare: allow direct billing by independent audiologists, H3263 [11JN]
——— Medicare Advantage program funding, H970 [5MR]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H970 [5MR]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Charter Fellow inductees, E226• [28FE]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: observance, H4092 [27JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3350), H7135 [15NO]
——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2667), H4553 [17JY]
——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2685 [16MY]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (H.R. 2218), H5059 [25JY]
Rotary International: anniversary, E55• [23JA]
Taxation: deny the refundable portion of the child tax credit to those not authorized to work in the U.S. and terminate use of certifying acceptance agents to facilitate the taxpayer ID number application process (H.R. 1674), E523• [23AP]
——— provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (H.R. 2233), E790• [4JN]
——— provide a credit for hurricane and tornado mitigation expenditures (H.R. 2774), E1110• [22JY]
Unemployment: prevent the payment of unemployment compensation to individuals discharged for drug or alcohol use (H.R. 1172), E305• [14MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, H3530 [13JN]
Votes: position on missed, H4389• [11JY], H7280• [20NO], E188• [26FE], E199• [27FE], E315• [15MR], E416• [10AP], E786• [4JN], E1903• [19DE]
Tributes
Athens, Andrew A., H1803 [21MR]
Flaherty, Jim, E422• [11AP]
Whitten, Ken, H2848 [22MY]
Young, C.W. Bill, H6814 [28OC]
BILIRAKIS, MICHAEL (a former Representative from Florida)
Letters
Tribute to C.W. Bill Young, H6814 [28OC]
BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
Articles and editorials
Patty Stonesifer, Former CEO of Gates Foundation, To Lead D.C. Food Pantry, S694 [13FE]
BILLAK, ARLENE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E744 [23MY]
BILLIE, WAYNE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1413 [1OC]
BILLINGS, RANDY L.
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S9036 [19DE]
BILLINGSLEY, LUCY
Remarks in House
World Affairs Council: H. Neil Mallon Award recipient, E1593 [29OC]
BILLY HAMILTON CONSULTING (company)
Reports
Smart, Affordable and Fair—Why Texas Should Extend Medicaid Coverage to Low-Income Adults (excerpt), H2420–H2422 [6MY]
BIN LADEN, OSAMA
Bills and resolutions
Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan (see H. Res. 86), H701 [27FE]
——— relief (see S. 158), S329 [28JA]
Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (see S. 164), S329 [28JA]
Remarks in Senate
Pakistan: prohibit assistance until Shakeel Afridi is freed (S. 164), S333 [28JA], S335 [29JA]
BINGHAM, SALLY
Letters
Actions Federal Government could take to address climate change (excerpt), S1926 [19MR]
BINGHAMTON, NY
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: tribute to Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services graduating students enlisting in the Armed Forces, E841 [11JN]
BINION, PAUL, II
Prayers
House of Representatives, H4373 [11JY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4373 [11JY]
BINNINGTON, SYDNEY M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1010 [28JN]
BIN-NUN, AMITAI
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S2979 [24AP], S6395 [11SE]
BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS see also Weapons
Amendments
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), S948 [27FE], H823 [4MR]
Bills and resolutions
Curseen, Joseph P., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 390), H6769 [23OC]
Dept. of Defense: establish a strategy to prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials in the Middle East and North Africa region (see H.R. 2314), H3287 [11JN]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see S. 242), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 307), H176 [18JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Intelligence and Analysis weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions and require dissemination of information to relevant entities (see H.R. 1542), H1991 [12AP]
Morris, Thomas L., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 390), H6769 [23OC]
Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish (see S. 1021), S3761 [22MY]
Weapons: increase sanctions on entities who transfer to Iran, Syria, or North Korea goods, services, or technology for chemical, biological, or advanced conventional weapons proliferation activities (see H.R. 893), H814 [28FE]
Letters
Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization: Alliance for Biosecurity, H833 [4MR]
——— James C. Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, H833 [4MR]
——— several health organizations, H199 [22JA]
——— several public health organizations, H834 [4MR]
——— Stephanie Silverman, Roundtable on Critical Care Policy (organization), H834 [4MR]
——— Thomas K. McInerny, American Academy of Pediatrics, H833 [4MR]
Remarks in House
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), H187–H201 [22JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), Senate amendment, H823–H836 [4MR], E255 [7MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Office of Intelligence and Analysis weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions and require dissemination of information to relevant entities (H.R. 1542), H4837–H4840 [22JY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 307), S948–S957 [27FE], S1123 [5MR]
Next Generation Cooperative Threat Reduction Strategy: establish, S8341 [20NO]
——— establish (S. 1021), S3765–S3767 [22MY]
Reports filed
Dept. of HHS Programs To Protect Against Pandemics and Attacks From Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (H.R. 307), S771 [14FE]
Texts of
H.R. 307, Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, S948–S957 [27FE], H187–H197 [22JA]
H.R. 1542, WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act, H4837 [22JY]
BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION
Letters
Dept. of HHS programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons reauthorization, H833 [4MR]
SEC deadline to require addition of a particular class of securities to those exempted under the Securities Act, H2628 [15MY]
BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.J. Res. 59), S8816, S8821 [15DE], S8850, S8851, S8852, S8853, S8854, S8858, S8859, S8861 [16DE], H8055 [12DE]
——— consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 438), H7712 [12DE]
Analyses
Provisions (H.J. Res. 59), H8066–H8073 [12DE]
——— Committee on Rules (House) Jurisdiction, H7703 [12DE]
Articles and editorials
Failure To Continue Jobless Benefits Would Undo Budget Deal’s Economic Boost, H7710 [12DE]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see S. 1872, 1880), S9052 [19DE] (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE] (see H.R. 3808), H8131 [23DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1856; S. Res. 323), S8976 [18DE] (see H.R. 3787), H8124 (see H.R. 3790, 3792, 3794, 3797, 3798, 3801), H8125 [19DE] (see H.R. 3804, 3807), H8131 [23DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see S. 1844), S8913 [17DE] (see H.R. 3793), H8125 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 1869), S9051 [19DE] (see H.R. 3788), H8124 [19DE]
Enact (H.J. Res. 59): consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 438), H7687 [11DE]
——— corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 72), H8109 [12DE]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.J. Res. 59), S8816 [15DE], S8872 [17DE]
Letters
Working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment: Military Coalition, S8758 [12DE]
——— Norb Ryan, Military Officers Association of America, S8758 [12DE]
Motions
Enact (H.J. Res. 59), S8816 [15DE], S8897 [17DE], H8055 [12DE]
Remarks in House
Budget: replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act by eliminating certain taxpayer subsidies, H8078 [12DE]
Dept. of Commerce: restrict access to personal information of deceased individuals in the SSA Death Master File, H7699, H8066, H8083 [12DE]
Dept. of Education: allow continuation of existing Federal student loan servicing contracts for not-for-profit servicers, H8075, H8082 [12DE]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H8083 [12DE]
——— replace sequester with responsible spending reforms, H8077 [12DE]
Enact (H.J. Res. 59): consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 438), H7702–H7716 [12DE]
——— corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 72), H8086 [12DE]
——— Senate amendment, H7632, H7636, H7637 [11DE], H7699, H8043, H8053–H8084, H8100 [12DE], H8134 [26DE], E1884, E1885, E1886 [16DE]
FAA: exempt Alaska and Hawaii from certain restrictions in receiving Essential Air Service Program funding, H7636 [11DE]
Federal employees: impact of budget sequestration, E1884 [16DE]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H7706–H7708, H8075, H8081, H8082 [12DE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H7704–H7712, H8073–H8075, H8077, H8079–H8083 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (S. 1844), S8946, S8948, S8949, S8964 [18DE], S9010 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S9036 [19DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. Res. 323), S8981 [18DE]
——— working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S8757–S8759 [12DE], S8870, S8871, S8884, S8885, S8893–S8898 [17DE], S8921–S8923, S8931–S8935, S8939, S8943–S8948, S8951–S8953 [18DE], S9007, S9009, S9038 [19DE], S9086–S9089 [20DE]
Budget: limit sequestration by replacing certain spending cuts and eliminating tax loopholes, S8945 [18DE]
Dept. of Commerce: restrict access to personal information of deceased individuals in the SSA Death Master File, S8890, S8891 [17DE], S8945–S8947 [18DE]
Dept. of Education: allow continuation of existing Federal student loan servicing contracts for not-for-profit servicers, S8898, S8899 [17DE], S8948 [18DE]
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf, S8898 [17DE]
Enact (H.J. Res. 59): House amendment, S8740, S8757–S8759 [12DE], S8816, S8818 [15DE], S8824, S8826, S8832, S8833 [16DE], S8870–S8886, S8889–S8899, S8905 [17DE], S8920–S8926, S8931–S8936, S8939, S8943–S8949, S8951–S8957, S8963, S8969 [18DE], S9010, S9016, S9036, S9038 [19DE], S9086–S9089 [20DE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S8896 [17DE]
Federal employees: increase contribution of revised annuity employees into the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund under the Federal Employees Retirement System, S8898 [17DE]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, S8882 [17DE], S8923 [18DE]
Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S8906 [17DE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, S8945, S8947 [18DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.J. Res. 59, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 438) (H. Rept. 113–290), H7687 [11DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 72, corrections in enrollment of H.J. Res. 59, provisions, H8086 [12DE]
H. Res. 438, consideration of Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, provisions, H7702 [12DE]
S. Res. 323, restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S8981 [18DE]
BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT
Letters
Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech: several Maryland legislators, E456 [15AP]
Remarks in House
Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to overturn decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H10, H15, H17 [3JA]
——— decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H631 [26FE], E456 [15AP]
——— hearing of arguments in McCutcheon v. FEC on contribution limits for individual political campaign donors, H6359, H6360 [8OC]
BIPARTISAN STUDENT LOAN CERTAINTY ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 1911), S5866, S5867, S5870, S5918, S5919 [24JY], H5214 [31JY]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1241), S5498 [27JN] (see S. 1334), S5800 [18JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1911), H4984 [24JY], H5054 [25JY], H5100 [30JY]
——— Senate amendment, H5187, H5214–H5221 [31JY], E1185 [1AU], E1212, E1214, E1220 [2AU]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Education: establish interest rate caps on student loans through surtax on individuals making over a certain amount, S5870–S5872, S5880–S5882, S5884, S5885, S5887, S5890, S5892 [24JY]
Enact (H.R. 1911), S5811, S5821 [23JY], S5852, S5855, S5859, S5863–S5894 [24JY], S5962 [25JY]
Enact (S. 1241), S5477, S5510 [27JN], S5537–S5539, S5546–S5548, S5555, S5559–S5564 [9JY], S5585–S5594, S5597 [10JY], S5777–S5779, S5791–S5794 [18JY], S5825–S5830 [23JY]
——— unanimous-consent request, S5475 [27JN]
Enact (S. 1334), S5806 [18JY]
Sunset: set date, S5811 [23JY], S5867–S5869, S5892 [24JY]
Tables
Projected interest rates under H.R. 1911, provisions, H5219 [31JY]
Texts of
H.R. 1911, provisions, S5894 [24JY]
BIRDS see also National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife
Appointments
Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, H2899 [22MY]
Articles and editorials
Federal Agents Kill 750 Geese From Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Near JFK Airport, S496 [7FE]
Federal Officials Investigate Eagle Deaths at DWP Wind Farm, S380 [30JA]
Preferred Paths—Agency Recommends Against King Cove Road, S496 [7FE]
Windmills Are Killing Our Birds—One Standard for Oil Companies, Another for Green Energy Sources, S380 [30JA]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 820), S3028 [25AP] (see H.R. 1731), H2349 [25AP]
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 174), S4585 [18JN]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 666), S2455 [8AP] (see H.R. 366), H278 [23JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: define urban rodent control for clarifying control of nuisance mammals and birds carried out by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service wildlife services program and private sector (see H.R. 730), H546 [14FE]
Dept. of the Interior: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 1788), H2391 [26AP]
——— increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) and make limited waivers of stamp requirements for certain users (see S. 1865), S9051 [19DE]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (see S. 156), S329 [28JA] (see H.R. 3110), H5587 [17SE]
GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see H.R. 2078), H2838 [21MY]
Migratory Bird Treaty Act: authorize hunting under certain circumstances (see S. 89), S213 [23JA]
National Marine Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 68), H502 [13FE]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 969), S3569 [16MY] (see H.R. 1291), H1718 [20MR]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1660), S7876 [6NO]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts (see S. 1650), S7829 [5NO] (see H.R. 3109), H5587 [17SE]
——— protect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they rely on, through voluntary actions on public and private lands (see H.R. 1137), H1396 [13MR]
——— protect farmers and hunters from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting (see S. 1634), S7728 [31OC]
Wildlife refuges: issue a Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 1384), H1824 [21MR]
Letters
Clarify that Dept. of Justice policy for prosecuting Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations should include oil and gas producers as well as wind energy producers: Senators Vitter and Alexander, S379 [30JA]
Remarks in House
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 174), E945 [20JN]
BLM: collaborate with Western States to prevent listing of sage-grouse as an endangered species, H7458 [4DE]
Law enforcement: prosecution of wind energy companies for killing birds in violation of certain species protection laws, H4340, H4341 [10JY], H6566 [12OC]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: permit King Cove Native Corp., land conveyance in exchange for construction of single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, H514 [14FE]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (S. 820), S3032 [25AP]
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 174), S4620 [18JN]
BLM: collaborate with Western States to prevent listing of sage-grouse as an endangered species, S2305 [22MR]
Dept. of Justice: clarify that policy for prosecuting Migratory Bird Treaty Act violations should include oil and gas producers as well as wind energy producers, S378–S381 [30JA]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (S. 156), S330 [28JA]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 969), S3571 [16MY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 1660), S7911 [7NO]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: permit King Cove Native Corp., land conveyance in exchange for construction of single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, S493–S496 [7FE], S997 [28FE], S2543 [10AP]
——— round-up of Canadian geese in Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge to preserve aviation safety near LaGuardia Airport, S496 [7FE]
Reports filed
Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 113–51), S5497 [27JN]
Wildlife Refuge System Conservation Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1384) (H. Rept. 113–100), H3250 [6JN]
Texts of
S. 969, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S3572 [16MY]
S. Res. 174, American Eagle Day, S4590 [18JN]
BIRGENEAU, ROBERT J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E603 [7MY]
BIRK, ARLEIGH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1796 [5DE]
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Bills and resolutions
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), S400 [30JA] (see H.R. 360), H278 [23JA]
Veterans Day: recognize Birmingham, AL, as the home of the longest running celebration, Raymond Weeks for efforts in establishment, and the Tuskegee Airmen for receiving the National Veteran Award (see H. Res. 395), H6954 [30OC]
Remarks in House
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 (H.R. 360), H226, H227 [23JA], H2145 [18AP], H2261–H2267, H2275 [24AP], E546 [25AP], E560, E562 [26AP]
——— tribute to those who investigated and prosecuted the perpetrators of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, H2267 [24AP]
Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage: tribute, H801 [28FE]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of ‘‘Letter From a Birmingham Jail’’, H2032 [16AP]
Lakeshore Foundation: tribute to National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Association Tournament, E849 [12JN]
Remarks in Senate
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 (H.R. 360), S3351, S3352 [9MY]
Sixteenth Street Baptist Church: anniversary of bombing, S6320 [10SE]
Statements
Letter From a Birmingham Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., H2032 [16AP]
Texts of
H.R. 360, 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, H2261 [24AP]
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Remarks in House
Birmingham Republican Women’s Club: tribute, E1531 [16OC]
Oakland County, MI: tribute to Birmingham Bloomfield Republican Club, E1532 [16OC]
BIRTH CONTROL
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see S. 138), S284 [24JA] (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see S. 583), S1853 [14MR] (see H.R. 1091), H1356 [12MR]
——— require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 3601), H7354 [21NO]
Armed Forces: lift statutory ban preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 1389), H1824 [21MR]
——— protect the privacy of servicewomen seeking abortions in cases of rape or incest and allow use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see S. 777), S2896 [23AP]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 333), S772 [14FE] (see H.R. 728), H546 [14FE]
——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see S. 135), S284 [24JA] (see H.R. 61), H29 [3JA] (see H.R. 217), H52 [4JA]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 32), S42 [22JA] (see S. 369), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 732), H546 [14FE]
Dept. of HHS: exempt employers from taxes, penalties, or suits for failure to offer insurance coverage for certain women’s preventive services on the basis of religious belief or moral conviction (see H.R. 973), H982 [5MR]
——— reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases by expanding comprehensive, age-appropriate sex education in schools (see S. 372), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 725), H546 [14FE]
——— require certain family planning projects and programs to provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see S. 1539), S6753 [24SE] (see H.R. 3062), H5399 [2AU]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H369 [5FE]
Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 3206), H5921 [27SE]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 119), S214 [23JA] (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]
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] (see H.R. 940), H949 [4MR]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 813), S3028 [25AP]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 2943), H5343 [1AU]
Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education program from the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (see H.R. 3774), H8117 [16DE]
Women: ensure access to best available overall and reproductive health care and affordable insurance, reduce health disparities, end gender-based violence, and promote economic security (see H. Res. 94), H816 [28FE]
——— ensure access to contraception, preventive services, accurate health care information, cancer screenings, and affordable insurance for pregnancy-related needs and reduce health disparities (see S. Res. 60), S944 [27FE]
Letters
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act advertising campaign by ProgressNow Colorado (organization): Julie Welch, E1853 [12DE]
Protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of specific items and services: David Green, Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., S6774 [24SE]
Remarks in House
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H206–H219 [22JA], H251, H257, H258 [23JA], H2346 [25AP], H2377 [26AP], H2476 [7MY], H2623 [15MY], H2708 [16MY], H2754 [17MY], H3229–H3233 [6JN], E56, E59 [23JA], E624 [8MY]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons, H2381 [26AP]
Armed Forces: lift statutory ban preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (H.R. 1389), E360 [21MR]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (H.R. 728), E148 [14FE]
——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (H.R. 217), H64 [14JA], H185, H219 [22JA]
——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (H.R. 61), H76 [14JA], H219 [22JA]
Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H5421 [9SE]
FDA: decision to allow over-the-counter access to emergency-contraceptive drug Plan B One Step without age restriction, H3639 [14JN]
Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, H6162 [2OC]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 940), H955 [5MR], H1435 [15MR], H3106 [5JN], H3347–H3354 [12JN], E1727 [21NO]
National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children: observance, H5556 [17SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: advertising campaign by ProgressNow Colorado (organization), H7698 [12DE], E1853 [12DE]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H184, H185, H186, H187, H206–H219 [22JA], H226, H258 [23JA], E56, E59 [23JA], E68 [25JA]
Women: impact of budget sequestration on programs assisting women including maternal and child health programs, H806–H811 [28FE]
——— impact of Government shutdown on health services, H6121 [2OC]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex, S2089 [21MR]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (S. 583), S1872 [14MR], S1873 [18MR]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions, S2281 [22MR]
——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 369), S786 [14FE]
Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services, S2268 [22MR], S6774 [24SE], S6926 [26SE], S6980 [27SE]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, S4630 [19JN]
Women: ensure access to primary and preventive health care, family planning or birth control, or employer-provided contraceptive coverage, S2250, S2255 [22MR]
——— health care for women, S4629–S4631 [19JN]
Statements
Living Beyond the Bandaide of Abortion: Joyce Zounis, H210, H215 [22JA]
Texts of
S. Res. 60, ensure access by women to contraception, preventive services, accurate health care information, cancer screenings, and affordable insurance for pregnancy-related needs and reduce health disparities, S947 [27FE]
BISCEGLIA, JOSEPH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1055 [11JY]
BISHOP, JOHN
Letters
Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5724 [19SE]
BISHOP, KANEKO OSHIMA
Remarks in House
Japan Order of the Rising Sun: Gold and Silver Rays award recipient, E629 [9MY]
BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)
Amendments
Dept. of Education: support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4711 [18JY]
Federal Helium Reserve: complete privatization in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting taxpayer interests (H.R. 527), consideration (H. Res. 178), H2322 [25AP]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H144 [15JA]
Appointments
Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H1316 [6MR]
Conferee: H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act, H7080 [14NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 447), H315 [1FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2655 [15MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1797), H2536 [8MY]
——— require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 3601), H7354 [21NO]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H2248 [23AP]
Arab countries: call for protection of religious minority rights and freedoms and urge repeal of blasphemy laws (see H. Res. 106), H2605 [14MY]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that civilian personnel and Reserve components continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3241), H6290 [4OC]
——— ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 2907), H6829 [28OC]
——— equalize treatment under the Survivor Benefit Plan accorded Reserve component members who die from injury or illness incurred during inactive duty training with members who die on active duty (see H.R. 1770), H2390 [26AP]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H8125 [19DE]
——— repeal bans on military personnel carrying firearms on military bases (see H.R. 3199), H6957 [30OC]
——— require that the Purple Heart occupy a position of precedence above the new Distinguished Warfare Medal (see H.R. 833), H1360 [12MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3790), H8125 [19DE]
BLM: withdraw and reserve certain lands for exclusive military use as part of the Limestone Hills Training Area in Montana (see H.R. 1672), H2246 [23AP]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H4371 [10JY]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7312 [20NO]
Budget: modify discretionary spending limits to take into account savings resulting from the reduction in the number of Federal employees and freeze pay for Members of Congress when there is a Federal deficit (see H.R. 593), H430 [8FE]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 1874), H2532 [8MY]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H4488 [15JY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H5803 [20SE]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H818 [28FE]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H1547 [15MR]
——— require specification of the source of authority under the U.S. Constitution for the enactment of laws (see H.R. 109), H224 [22JA]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 61), H173 [15JA] (see H.R. 217), H86 [14JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 436), H416 [6FE]
Courts: constitutional amendment to prohibit basing legal opinions or rulings on foreign laws, treaties, or religious laws (see H.J. Res. 54), H5050 [24JY]
——— restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 23), H173 [15JA]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H4039 [25JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal the nutrition entitlement programs and establish a food stamp block grant program (see H.R. 1355), H6545 [11OC]
Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H6225 [3OC]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (see H.R. 3657), H7689 [11DE]
——— require notification of congressional defense committees about certain sensitive military operations (see H.R. 1904), H2567 [9MY]
Dept. of Education: limit authority to issue regulations, rules, grant conditions and guidance materials in order to support decision-making functions of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1386), H5476 [10SE]
Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see H.R. 580), H550 [14FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H7312 [20NO]
Dept. of Justice: limit awarding of fees and other expenses in cases brought against agencies of the U.S. (see H.R. 3037), H5548 [12SE]
——— require disclosure of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court decisions, orders, or opinions that include certain significant legal interpretations unless such disclosures are classified (see H.R. 2475), H5404 [2AU]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct onshore oil and gas lease sales through Internet-based live lease sales (see H.R. 555), H411 [6FE]
——— convey to States all right, title, and interest in, and to a percentage of, the mineral royalties and other amounts required to be paid relative to public land and deposits in the State (see H.R. 1972), H2602 [14MY]
——— develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see H.R. 916), H815 [28FE]
——— enter into agreements with States to allow continued operation of certain facilities and programs which would cease operating during a Federal Government shutdown (see H.R. 3311), H6902 [29OC]
——— issue an oil and gas leasing program under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act for 2016–2020 (see H.R. 2265), H3929 [19JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (see H.R. 2009), H2775 [17MY]
——— provide for transparency of payments made from the Judgment Fund (see H.R. 317), H176 [18JA]
——— reimburse States that use State funds to operate national parks during the Government shutdown (see H.R. 3286), H6544 [11OC]
——— require the Inspector General for Tax Administration to audit the IRS (see H.R. 2389), H3929 [19JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H4039 [25JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit the taking of privately held water rights and uphold longstanding State water laws (see H.R. 3189), H5883 [26SE]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H1721 [20MR]
Education: allow a State to opt out of K–12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 2394), H3687 [17JN]
——— restore State sovereignty over public education and parental rights over the education of their children (see H.R. 2710), H4597 [17JY]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H2125 [17AP]
——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 1772), H2391 [26AP]
EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 322), H176 [18JA]
——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (see H.R. 1422), H2913 [22MY]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 1461), H2719 [16MY]
FAA: modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H2161 [18AP]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H5349 [1AU]
——— prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see H.R. 3133), H5765 [19SE]
——— provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2359), H3590 [13JN]
——— provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2359), H4524 [16JY]
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: clarify requirements of authorized representatives (see H.R. 3604), H7354 [21NO]
Federal agencies and departments: 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 H.R. 367), H278 [23JA]
——— require periodic review and automatic termination of Federal regulations (see H.R. 309), H2396 [26AP]
Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see H.R. 533), H5548 [12SE]
——— ensure the percentage increase in rates of pay for prevailing wage employees is equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality (see H.R. 3573), H7352 [21NO]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6175 [2OC]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H8112 [12DE]
——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 578), H3929 [19JN]
——— repeal Federal laws mandating gun-free zones around schools (see H.R. 35), H4039 [25JN]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H5590 [17SE]
Foreign policy: constitutional amendment to prevent treaties, Executives orders, or agreements with foreign countries from diminishing rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 53), H5050 [24JY]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H3015 [3JN]
Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees (see H.R. 1159), H1425 [14MR]
Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]
——— expedite the salvage of fire-killed timber in Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and BLM lands impacted by the Rim Fire in California (see H.R. 3188), H5883 [26SE]
Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 1493), H1955 [11AP]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H3654 [14JN]
——— prohibit conditioning licensure of a health care provider upon participation in a health plan (see H.R. 969), H1861 [9AP]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H2604 [14MY]
——— provide for incentives to encourage health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2300), H3991 [20JN]
——— repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 1254), H2959 [23MY]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 45), H2535 [8MY] (see H.R. 2300), H3991 [20JN]
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]
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]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H3097 [4JN]
——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1331 [11MR]
——— support freedom and civil liberties, and free and fair elections, condemn human rights violations, and lift restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression (see H. Res. 252), H3251 [6JN]
Israel: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 300), H416 [6FE]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1360 [12MR]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H3253 [6JN]
Labor unions: prohibit preemption from State identity theft laws (see H.R. 2473), H3989 [20JN]
——— prohibit preemption from State stalking laws (see H.R. 2472), H3989 [20JN]
——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H2719 [16MY] (see H.R. 3485), H7109 [14NO]
Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]
Medicare: provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1148), H3097 [4JN]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H5403 [2AU]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H2067 [16AP]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 761), H594 [15FE]
——— transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H8112 [12DE]
Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 758), H594 [15FE]
——— provide for State approval of national monuments (see H.R. 382), H294 [25JA]
NASA: establish a plan to return to the Moon and develop a sustained human presence on the Moon (see H.R. 1446), H1857 [9AP]
——— making continuing appropriations (see H.J. Res. 94), H6604 [15OC]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 63), H3016 [3JN]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 449), H4309 [9JY]
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (see H.R. 1526), H1990 [12AP]
National parks and recreation areas: provide for use of hand-propelled vessels in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge (see H.R. 3492), H7109 [14NO]
Northern Mariana Islands: convey certain submerged lands (see H.R. 573), H412 [6FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3350), H6999 [12NO]
——— delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5348 [1AU]
——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate until the American Health Benefit Exchanges are functioning properly (see H.R. 3359), H6828 [28OC]
——— ensure coverage offered under multi-State qualified health plans offered in exchanges is consistent with the Federal abortion funding ban (see H.R. 346), H2655 [15MY]
——— ensure that individuals can keep their health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3406), H6952 [30OC]
——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce employer mandate provisions (see H. Con. Res. 45), H4599 [17JY]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H7395 [2DE]
——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H4599 [17JY]
——— provide for an exemption from the individual mandate for individuals residing in States in which the exchange websites are not fully functional (see H.R. 3358), H6958 [30OC]
——— repeal (see H.R. 45), H2535 [8MY] (see H.R. 2300), H3991 [20JN]
——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2535 [8MY]
——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H278 [23JA]
——— repeal provisions relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 1342), H6957 [30OC]
——— repeal provisions relative to premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 1908), H4599 [17JY]
Power resources: achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land (see H.R. 2511), H4078 [26JN]
——— clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State (see H.R. 2513), H4078 [26JN]
——— protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 2417), H4858 [22JY]
Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 68), H6052 [30SE]
Public debt: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached by treating public debt payments, Social Security benefits, and Armed Forces allowances equally (see H.R. 149), H416 [6FE]
——— prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H2161 [18AP]
Russia: disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment (see H. Res. 24), H417 [6FE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 654), H2913 [22MY]
Schools: express support for prayer at school board meetings (see H. Res. 250), H3251 [6JN]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1526), H1990 [12AP]
Social Security: provide that the waiting period for disability insurance benefits shall not apply to recovering servicemembers (see H.R. 1488), H1955 [11AP]
——— replace Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program with a block grant to the States (see H.R. 567), H412 [6FE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H7628 [10DE]
States: constitutional amendment allowing States to call a limited convention solely for the purposes of considering whether to propose a specific amendment to the Constitution (see H.J. Res. 52), H5050 [24JY]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H2400 [30AP]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H5089 [25JY]
——— express that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1427 [14MR]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H7357 [21NO]
——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 3023), H5436 [9SE]
——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 4), H3216 [5JN]
——— prevent increase of Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks (see H. Con. Res. 52), H5834 [25SE]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H7312 [20NO]
——— provide taxpayers a flat tax alternative to the current income tax system (see H.R. 1040), H4726 [18JY]
——— reduce Federal tax on fuels by the amount of any increase in State fuel tax rates (see H.R. 1065), H1355 [12MR]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H3991 [20JN]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]
——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H28 [3JA]
——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 556), H1720 [20MR]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H278 [23JA]
U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 575), H4039 [25JN]
U.N. Arms Trade Treaty: oppose (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1396 [13MR]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H660 [26FE]
——— clarify that individuals who attended a military preparatory school but never joined the Armed Forces may not claim veteran status for purposes of contracting preferences and benefits (see H.R. 3469), H7050 [13NO]
Voting: permit States to require voter registration applicants who use the Federal mail voter registration application form to provide additional information as a condition of acceptance of the form (see H.R. 2409), H3991 [20JN]
Whistleblowing: provide whistleblower protection for union employees (see H.R. 3637), H7445 [3DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H818 [28FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1549 [15MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
BLM: prohibit land increase until centralized data-base of lands identified suitable for disposal by Resource Management Plans is publicly accessible via a website (see H.R. 2095), H2910 [22MY]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 678), consideration (see H. Res. 140), H1855 [9AP]
Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 2456), H3988 [20JN]
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
——— reform and enhance Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing programs, provide equitable revenue sharing for coastal States, and reorganize the Minerals Management Service (H.R. 2231), consideration (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
——— streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development (H.R. 1965), consideration (see H. Res. 419), H7187 [18NO]
Eisenhower, Dwight D.: facilitate completion of an appropriate national memorial (see H.R. 1126), H1395 [13MR]
Federal Helium Reserve: complete privatization in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting taxpayer interests (H.R. 527), consideration (see H. Res. 178), H2297 [24AP]
Forest Service: convey certain parcels of land to Fruit Heights, UT (see H.R. 993), H1318 [6MR]
House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (see H. Res. 274), H4037 [25JN]
——— clarify proceedings and actions during Spring district work period (see H. Res. 178), H2297 [24AP]
Law enforcement officers: 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]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 761), consideration (see H. Res. 292), H4308 [9JY] (see H. Res. 347), H5587 [17SE]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (see H.R. 1459), H1908 [10AP]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see H.R. 1881), H2533 [8MY]
States: recognize authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation (H.R. 2728), consideration (see H. Res. 419), H7187 [18NO]
Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (see H.R. 356), H278 [23JA]
——— convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (see H.R. 462), H341 [4FE]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (H.R. 588), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (see H. Res. 264), H3687 [17JN]
Constitutional authority statements
BLM: prohibit land increase until centralized data-base of lands identified suitable for disposal by Resource Management Plans is publicly accessible via a website (H.R. 2095), H2912 [22MY]
Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (H.R. 2456), H3989 [20JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (H.R. 2398), H3688 [17JN]
Eisenhower, Dwight D.: facilitate completion of an appropriate national memorial (H.R. 1126), H1397 [13MR]
Law enforcement officers: 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 (H.R. 461), H343 [4FE]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H1910 [10AP]
National forests: convey certain parcels of land to Fruit Heights, UT (H.R. 993), H1321 [6MR]
Power resources: establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (H.R. 1881), H2534 [8MY]
Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (H.R. 356), H281 [23JA]
——— convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (H.R. 462), H343 [4FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H7313 [21NO]
Poems
‘‘Ahead of the Pack,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E945• [20JN]
Remarks
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2410), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049, H4051, H4054 [26JN]
BLM: allow Dept. of Defense approval over any new land use activity that utilizes any research, development, test, and evaluation of land critical to national security, H3524 [13JN]
Budget: allocation of funds, H1874 [10AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal reclamation law (H.R. 678), consideration (H. Res. 140), H1874, H1876, H1877 [10AP]
Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 862), H3664 [17JN]
Congress: legislative process, H2319 [25AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: WIC funding, H4051 [26JN]
Dept. of Defense: allow public-private competition for certain programs, projects, or activities, H3376, H3534 [13JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3524, H3534 [13JN], H3604 [14JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), consideration (H. Res. 260), H3376 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4889, H4949 [23JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2397), consideration (H. Res. 312), H4871 [23JY]
——— overseas contingency operations account funding, H3604 [14JN]
——— prohibit employees paid through the Working Capital Fund Account from being furloughed, H4949 [23JY]
——— Trident II D5 submarine launched ballistic missile program funding, H4889 [23JY]
Dept. of Education: allow redistribution of education funds to allow such funds to follow low-income students to the school of their choice, H4737 [19JY]
——— establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H4053, H4054 [26JN]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 1595), H4053, H4054 [26JN]
——— prohibit Federal mandate requiring States to institute teacher evaluation programs, H4710 [18JY]
——— prohibit grant funds from bypassing States and going directly to local school districts, H4711, H4712 [18JY]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H4710, H4711, H4712 [18JY], H4737 [19JY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 520), H3665 [17JN]
——— modify Pilot Project offices of the Federal Permit Streamlining Pilot Project (H.R. 767), H2632, H2633 [15MY]
——— preserve the right to protest the awarding of a lease, right-of-way, or permit to drill on public lands, H7208 [19NO]
——— provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049, H4054 [26JN]
——— reform and enhance Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing programs, provide equitable revenue sharing for coastal States, and reorganize the Minerals Management Service (H.R. 2231), consideration (H. Res. 274), H4049, H4052, H4054 [26JN]
——— streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development (H.R. 1965), consideration (H. Res. 419), H7201, H7204, H7205, H7208, H7209 [19NO]
——— study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 674), H3663, H3664 [17JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit use of Hurricane Sandy relief funding for land acquisition, H144, H145 [15JA]
Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H2317, H2319 [25AP]
Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (H.R. 3223), H6299 [5OC]
Federal Helium Reserve: complete privatization in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting taxpayer interests (H.R. 527), consideration (H. Res. 178), H2315, H2317, H2319, H2321 [25AP]
Forest Service: convey certain parcels of land to Fruit Heights, UT (H.R. 993), H3265 [11JN]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6299 [5OC]
House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 274), H4049 [26JN]
——— clarify proceedings and actions during Spring district work period (H. Res. 178), H2315, H2317, H2319, H2321 [25AP]
——— legislative process, H2317, H2319, H2321 [25AP]
Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H144, H145 [15JA]
Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 876), H3659, H3660 [17JN]
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, H4042 [26JN]
——— reform (S. 744), H4042 [26JN]
Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 761), consideration (H. Res. 347), H5600, H5601, H5603 [18SE]
——— require mining companies to pay a royalty for value of hardrock minerals mined on Federal lands and designate revenues for cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines, H5603 [18SE]
National forests: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (H.R. 1526), H5462, H5463, H5464, H5465 [10SE]
National Public Lands Day: observance, H5899 [27SE]
Northern Mariana Islands: convey certain submerged lands (H.R. 573), H2633 [15MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7092 [14NO]
Power resources: increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, H7205 [19NO]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1526), H5462, H5463, H5464, H5465 [10SE]
States: recognize authority to regulate oil and gas operations and promote American energy security, development, and job creation (H.R. 2728), consideration (H. Res. 419), H7201, H7204, H7205, H7208, H7209 [19NO]
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (H.R. 253), H3661, H3662 [17JN]
Utah: authorize a land exchange between the Ute Indian Tribe and the State Institutional Trust Land Administration (H.R. 356), H2631, H2632 [15MY]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial: acknowledge donor contributions at Visitor Center (H.R. 588), concur in Senate amendment with an amendment (H. Res. 264), H3660, H3661 [17JN]
Reports filed
Clarify House of Representatives Proceedings and Actions During Independence Day District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 527, Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 178) (H. Rept. 113–47), H2297 [24AP]
Consideration of H.R. 678, Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 140) (H. Rept. 113–31), H1855 [9AP]
Consideration of H.R. 761, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 292) (H. Rept. 113–147), H4308 [9JY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 347) (H. Rept. 113–214), H5587 [17SE]
Consideration of H.R. 1613, Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 1965, Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act and H.R. 2728, Protecting States’ Rights To Promote American Energy Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 419) (H. Rept. 113–271), H7187 [18NO]
Consideration of H.R. 2231, Offshore Energy and Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 274) (H. Rept. 113–131), H4037 [25JN]
Tributes
Mohan, Christopher O., E543• [25AP]
Pack, Seth, E945• [20JN]
BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)
Appointments
C.W. Bill Young funeral attendees, H6778 [28OC]
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, H5256 [31JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H4857 [22JY]
Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to pay death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 3274), H6411 [8OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members (see H.J. Res. 91), H6411 [8OC]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 1008), H2656 [15MY]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 49), H342 [4FE]
Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H4858 [22JY]
Boy Scouts: tribute to National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia (see H. Res. 305), H4725 [18JY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 4), H87 [14JA]
——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H4488 [15JY]
——— require the President to submit a budget to Congress listing current fiscal year spending levels for proposed programs and separate amounts for proposed spending increases (see H.R. 2686), H4524 [16JY]
C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H2404 [3MY]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H4858 [22JY]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 852), H700 [27FE]
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 H.R. 360), H278 [23JA]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H550 [14FE]
——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H7188 [18NO]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (see H.R. 724), H2354 [25AP]
Colleges and universities: increase amount of loan forgiveness available to highly-qualified teachers employed in low-income schools who teach in the same school district for five consecutive years (see H.R. 2881), H5260 [31JY]
Commission on Government Transformation: establish (see H.R. 2675), H4524 [16JY]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2486 [7MY]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see H. Res. 131), H1825 [21MR]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 34), H5768 [19SE]
Courts: strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 506), H1720 [20MR]
Credit: address certain issues relative to the extension of consumer credit (see H.R. 990), H2354 [25AP]
——— improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H2775 [17MY]
Crime: establish criminal offense for fraudulent claims about receipt of military decorations or medals (see H.R. 258), H168 [15JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 979), H1317 [6MR]
Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H5088 [25JY]
Dept. of Education: authorize grant program to promote physical education, activity, fitness, and nutrition, and ensure healthy students (see H.R. 2178), H8112 [12DE]
——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H2959 [23MY]
——— require States and local educational agencies to report on the achievement of military-connected students (see H.R. 2933), H5342 [1AU]
——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 1330), H1822 [21MR]
——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2195), H2954 [23MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 3591), H7353 [21NO]
——— establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 702), H2604 [14MY]
——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 485), H2719 [16MY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H5513 [11SE]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H3357 [12JN]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H2959 [23MY]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H2438 [6MY]
——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 541), H6103 [1OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H7109 [14NO]
Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H1821 [21MR]
——— provide the Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs authority to establish a prescription drug take-back program for Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 3714), H8107 [12DE]
Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 1000), H2570 [9MY]
——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H659 [26FE]
Dept. of the Interior: require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail (see H.R. 2416), H3758 [18JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H7111 [14NO]
——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 864), H1721 [20MR]
——— expand the definition of homeless veteran for purposes of benefits (see H.R. 897), H3592 [13JN]
——— pay provisional benefits for certain nonadjudicated claims (see H.R. 1739), H2913 [22MY]
——— provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 595), H431 [8FE]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H432 [8FE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a specific timeline to achieve integrated electronic health records (see H.R. 2590), H4524 [16JY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 3558), H7310 [20NO]
Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 1101), H4309 [9JY]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H7357 [21NO]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 292), H3216 [5JN]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H2840 [21MY]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 2821), H5050 [24JY]
EPA: establish a regulatory review process for proposed rules dealing with agricultural entities (see H.R. 2776), H4856 [22JY]
——— exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2026), H2717 [16MY]
——— withdraw proposed order pertaining to the pesticide sulfuryl fluoride (see H.R. 1496), H1955 [11AP]
FAA: modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H2067 [16AP]
FCC: prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates (see H.R. 1403), H2719 [16MY]
Federal agencies and departments: create an expedited procedure to enact GAO recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication (see H.R. 2506), H5477 [10SE]
——— ensure high standards for use of scientific information (see H.R. 1287), H1718 [20MR]
——— improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see H.R. 2689), H4522 [16JY]
——— promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H4599 [17JY]
——— review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H4524 [16JY]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1362), H1823 [21MR]
——— provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6225 [3OC]
Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 2182), H6957 [30OC]
Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional