CRAPO, MIKE (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2675 [5MY], S2729, S2737 [6MY], S2882 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4707 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior: exchange trust and fee land to resolve land disputes created by realignment of the Blackfoot River along the boundary of the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (S. 2040), S5839 [18SE]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S450 [16JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3474), S2978 [13MY], S3030, S3035 [14MY], S3097, S3102, S3110, S3111, S3113, S3114, S3135 [15MY], S3187 [20MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1967, S1969, S1979 [1AP]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3864, S3872 [19JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4230, S4231 [7JY], S4276 [8JY], S4346, S4351 [9JY], S4422 [10JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4923 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S1417 [10MR]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S3295 [22MY]

Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S1001 [24FE]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 471), S3604 [11JN]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (see S. 1955), S5508 [10SE]

Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S487 [27JA]

Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation (see S. 2371), S3237 [21MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (see S. Res. 502), S4503 [15JY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2280), S2614 [1MY]

Constitution—U.S.: protect the separation of powers by allowing Congress to authorize a civil action against the President or executive branch for failure to execute laws (see S. 2118), S1584 [12MR]

Crime: provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see S. 1738), S949 [12FE]

Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]

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 S. 2451), S3605 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: improve field emergency medical services (see S. 2400), S3294 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain BLM land to Idaho County, ID, for use as a gun range (see S. 2616), S4557 [16JY]

——— increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (see S. 2621), S4620 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2244), S2406 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters (see S. 2450), S3605 [11JN]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S4503 [15JY]

——— 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), S5218 [31JY]

——— revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic medical appointment wait list manipulations (see S. 2545), S4904 [24JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see S. 2394), S3294 [22MY]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 429), S2470 [29AP]

Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]

EPA: call for withdrawal of proposed rules to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing and modified and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see S. Res. 512), S4762 [23JY]

——— clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see S. 2156), S3186 [20MY]

——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see S.J. Res. 30), S439 [16JA]

——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (see S. 2514), S3938 [24JN]

——— prohibit garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the U.S. without first obtaining a court order (see S. 2809), S5630 [16SE]

——— prohibit issuing any final rule under the Clean Air Act until completion of mandated employment effect analyses for current air regulations (see S. 2161), S1775 [26MR]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see S. 2613), S4557 [16JY]

——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (see S. 2533), S4153 [26JN]

——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (see S. 2526), S4003 [25JN]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 2103), S1776 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see S. 2113), S2195 [7AP]

Financial institutions: clarify that prohibitions on investments in certain funds shall not be construed to require divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities (see S. 1907), S223 [9JA]

——— provide a process to allow financial institutions to go bankrupt (see S. 1861), S4662 [21JY]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 423), S2406 [11AP]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 1908), S223 [9JA]

——— prohibit funding of a State or local firearms ownership database (see S. 2105), S1519 [11MR]

Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see S. 2080), S1315 [5MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 1756), S2425 [28AP]

Forests: expedite review process for wildfire prevention projects (see S. 2768), S5218 [31JY]

GAO: study expenses incurred by the Pentagon to meet renewable energy and energy efficiency mandates (see S. 1928), S372 [15JA]

Government regulations: provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules and for consideration of the least burdensome regulatory alternative (see S. 2931), S6022 [17NO]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: require a report on compliance information sharing (see S. 1924), S325 [14JA]

International Association of Insurance Supervisors: disapprove proposed measure to eliminate public observers (see S. Res. 561), S5920 [12NO]

International Year of Family Farming: designate (see S. Res. 544), S5588 [15SE]

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), S224 [9JA]

Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5135 [30JY]

IRS: prohibit asking taxpayers questions relative to religious, political, or social beliefs (see S. 2043), S2195 [7AP]

——— prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see S. 2011), S890 [11FE]

Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization), condemn and call for an end to such attacks, and dissolve Palestinian Authority unity Government with Hamas (see S. Res. 498), S4404 [10JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]

Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 6), S1235 [27FE]

Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (see S. 2335), S3238 [21MY]

Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S3508 [9JN]

National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish (see S. 2295), S2718 [6MY]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 488), S4154 [26JN]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 442), S2953 [13MY] (see S. Res. 456), S3294 [22MY]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 481), S3898 [23JN]

National Science and Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S5993 [13NO]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S1923 [1AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1188), S2719 [6MY]

——— notify individuals if personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security (see S. 1902), S440 [16JA]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S1654 [13MR]

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. 588), S6205 [20NO]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 548), S5629 [16SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 2363), S3297 [22MY]

Sri Lanka: develop a balanced U.S. policy, call for international assistance in dealing with grievances arising from civil war, support reconciliation, and improve religious and media freedoms (see S. Res. 364), S1233 [27FE]

Taxation: clarify special rules for accident and health plans of certain governmental entities (see S. 2660), S4903 [24JY]

——— exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic or Paralympic medal winners (see S. 2026), S1003 [24FE]

——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S3475 [5JN]

——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see S. 2388), S3293 [22MY]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 2345), S3074 [15MY]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see S. 1702), S5785 [18SE]

USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]

VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5920 [12NO]

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. 2496), S3863 [19JN]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see S. 2714), S5786 [18SE]

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), S2566 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho (see S. 2027), S947 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: exchange trust and fee land to resolve land disputes created by realignment of the Blackfoot River along the boundary of the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (see S. 2040), S1048 [25FE]

——— repeal legislation authorizing establishment of a town site on the Fort Hall Reservation in Idaho (see S. 2041), S1048 [25FE]

National Men’s Health Week: anniversary (see S. Res. 473), S3668 [12JN]

Letters

Dept. of the Treasury Terrorism Risk Insurance Program termination date extension: Coalition To Insure Against Terrorism, S4579 [17JY]

——— David H. Stevens, Mortgage Bankers Association, S4579 [17JY]

——— Douglas M. Bibby, National Multifamily Housing Council and Douglas S. Culkin, National Apartment Association, S4578 [17JY]

——— Geoffrey Burr, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., S4578 [17JY]

——— James D. Grande, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, S4579 [17JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S4580 [17JY]

——— several organizations, S4580 [17JY]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program termination date extension: Steve Brown, National Association of Realtors, S4579 [17JY]

Motions

Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (S. 2244), S4588 [17JY]

Press releases

PCI Urges the Senate To Support the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014: Eileen Gilligan, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, S4579 [17JY]

Remarks

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Advisory Committee on Risk-Sharing Mechanisms, S4582 [17JY]

——— extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (S. 2244), S4577, S4580, S4582, S4584, S4587 [17JY]

FRS: reaffirm importance of community banking and community banking regulatory experience on the Board of Governors and ensure at least one member with such experience, S4584 [17JY]

——— reform monetary policy to promote economic growth and minimize risk, S12 [6JA]

Hospice Visions, Inc.: tribute to service to veterans living in south-central Idaho Magic Valley region, S5308• [31JY]

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation: anniversary, S6538• [10DE]

Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S5857• [18SE]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform, S4582 [17JY]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S5689 [17SE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Idaho participants, S1311 [5MR]

Owens, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1797 [27MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1797 [27MR]

Yellen, Janet L.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S12 [6JA]

Tributes

Cooper, James R., S4397• [10JY]

Cope, Robert, S4397• [10JY]

Evans, John V., S4615• [17JY]

Fisher, Bernard F., S5620• [16SE]

Purdy, Leonard N. (Bud), S2465• [29AP]

Richardson, Melvin M., S6919• [16DE]

Ringel, Shauna J., S1363• [6MR]

Stewart, Gordon, S3466• [5JN]

Wheeler, Ralph M., Jr. (Moon), S4397• [10JY]

Winterbottom, Bryce J., S4398• [10JY]