DISASTERS see also Earthquakes; Famines; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes; Tornadoes

Addresses

Legacy of the Jesuits on U.S. Foreign Policy Toward El Salvador and Central America and on the Society of Jesus: Representative McGovern, E1779 [10DE]

Amendments

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), S6482, S6559 [10DE], H9053 [11DE]

Dept. of Transportation: improve State flexibility in addressing propane and other home heating fuel shortages and extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of such fuels (S. 2086), S3243 [21MY]

Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (S. 2198), S3303, S3304, S3308 [22MY]

——— provide for drought relief measures in New Mexico (S. 2470), S5822 [18SE]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8886 [9DE]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), consideration (H. Res. 770), H8383 [4DE]

FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S529, S530, S531, S542, S543, S545 [28JA], S565, S566, S568, S571, S573, S574, S577, S579, S604, S605 [29JA]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (S. 1104), S4434 [10JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 487), H1958 [26FE]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (S. 376), S703, S704 [3FE]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (S. 1821), S1368, S1369 [6MR]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (S. Res. 520), S5275, S5314 [31JY]

Voting: require States to develop contingency plans to address unexpected emergencies or natural disasters that may threaten to disrupt a Federal election (S. 1937), S4227 [7JY]

Announcements

Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5523 [11SE]

Moment of silence to honor victims of Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Marysville, WA, shooting, H8146 [20NO]

Moment of silence to honor victims of Reynolds High School shooting in Troutdale, OR, H5232 [10JN]

Articles and editorials

Changing Climate—More Extreme Weather Ahead (excerpt), S1453 [10MR]

Facts Support Passage of Drought Relief Legislation, H8838 [8DE]

Tsunamis—Warning Systems Improved Since Great Alaska Earthquake but Unlikely To Help, S1802 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]

Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (see S. Res. 400), S1819 [27MR]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 4524), H3363 [30AP]

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 H.R. 4560), H3408 [1MY]

——— 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. 4608), H4015 [8MY]

Arts and humanities: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (see H.R. 5703), H7978 [13NO]

California: establish national memorial to commemorate victims of St. Francis Dam collapse (see H.R. 5357), H7183 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see S. Con. Res. 40), S4454 [14JY] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H6136 [11JY]

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 H.R. 5065), H6105 [10JY]

Corps of Engineers: update and improve reservoir operations (see H.R. 3988), H1592 [4FE]

Courts: provide construction, architectural, and engineering entities with qualified immunity from liability for negligence when providing volunteer services or equipment in response to a declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 4246), H2433 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish an emergency watershed protection disaster assistance fund to provide assistance for any natural disaster (see S. 2163), S1775 [26MR]

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

——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5840), H9044 [10DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a social media working group (see H.R. 4263), H2484 [14MR]

——— make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers (see H.R. 5620), H7885 [18SE]

——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see H.R. 4007), H1686 [6FE]

——— take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among departmental components (see H.R. 4289), H2610 [24MR]

Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (see S. 2016), S891 [11FE] (see H.R. 4039), H1769 [11FE]

——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (see S. 2198), S1923 [1AP]

——— provide drought assistance to California and other affected Western States (see H.R. 4239), H2432 [13MR]

——— provide for drought relief measures in New Mexico (see S. 2470), S3668 [12JN]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (see H.R. 5781), H8272 [2DE]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), consideration (see H. Res. 770), H8365 [3DE]

Eastern European countries: express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans (see S. Res. 480), S3863 [19JN] (see H. Res. 609), H5064 [30MY]

FAA: issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 5337), H7182 [31JY]

FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1926), S325 [14JA]

——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program, establish a tax credit for flood mitigation expenses, and increase flood damage mitigation program funding (see H.R. 3924), H1246 [17JA]

——— delay increases in premium rates under National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 93), H2433 [13MR]

——— ensure certain communities are granted exceptions for floodproofed residential basements for purposes of determining flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3834), H134 [9JA]

——— ensure fairness in premium rates for coverage for business properties and second homes under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4313), H2695 [26MR]

——— ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes (see S. 2137), S1652 [13MR]

——— enter into agreement with National Research Council to study urban flooding (see H.R. 5521), H7675 [17SE]

——— establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the National Advisory Council (see S. 2547), S4153 [26JN] (see H.R. 5345), H7182 [31JY]

——— extend authority to waive certain debts relative to disaster assistance provided to individuals and households (see H.R. 5770), H8225 [1DE]

——— modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2664), S4903 [24JY]

——— provide for flood insurance policies with higher deductibles and lower rates under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4071), H1880 [21FE]

——— require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to preserve and strengthen interoperable emergency communications capabilities (see H.R. 5744), H8132 [19NO]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 1960), S486 [27JA] (see H.R. 3925), H1252 [23JA]

Flood Insurance Reform Act: repeal (see H.R. 3815), H20 [7JA]

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (see S. 2381), S3293 [22MY]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H1658 [5FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see S. 2196), S1923 [1AP]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 487), H1937 [25FE]

Hurricanes: extend replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area (see H.R. 5716), H7995 [14NO]

Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future (see H. Res. 608), H5064 [30MY]

Mining and mineral resources: fund additional Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants for programs that provide hands-on mine safety skills training and certification in mine rescue and mine emergency response (see H.R. 4606), H4015 [8MY]

National First Responders Day: designate (see H.R. 4109), H2064 [27FE]

National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 4034), H1769 [11FE]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see S. 2181), S1819 [27MR] (see H.R. 5309), H7181 [31JY]

NRC: prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2324), S2953 [13MY]

——— require nuclear reactor operators to expand emergency planning zones and develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (see S. 2325), S2953 [13MY]

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. 698), H7126 [30JY]

OMB: report on disaster assistance obligations of the Federal Government (see H.R. 5635), H7886 [18SE]

Public broadcasting: provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance (see S. 2665), S4903 [24JY]

Public Health Emergency Fund: make a supplemental appropriation (see H.R. 5797), H8668 [4DE]

Survivors Victory Day: observance (see H. Res. 759), H8132 [19NO]

Tariff: allow import of donated fire-fighting and rescue and relief equipment free of duty or other restrictions for inspection, donation and export of such equipment to countries and organizations in need (see H.R. 4242), H2433 [13MR]

Taxation: allow individuals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray costs of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and repair or replace damaged property (see S. 1991), S763 [4FE] (see H.R. 3989), H1592 [4FE]

——— provide tax relief for damages relating to federally declared disasters during September 2013 (see H.R. 4497), H3240 [28AP]

——— provide tax relief for major disaster areas declared in 2012, 2013, and 2014 (see S. 2634), S4705 [22JY] (see H.R. 5082), H6135 [11JY]

——— provide tax relief for major disaster areas declared in 2012 and 2013 (see S. 2233), S2327 [9AP]

——— waive the penalty on qualified natural disaster distributions from qualified retirement plans (see H.R. 4403), H2961 [4AP]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (see S. Res. 520), S4903 [24JY]

——— condemn separatists occupying Donetsk and surrounding territory as terrorists for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and condemn Russia for supplying the arms (see H. Res. 679), H6655 [22JY]

Voting: require States to develop contingency plans to address unexpected emergencies or natural disasters that may threaten to disrupt a Federal election (see S. 1937), S439 [16JA]

Washington (State): express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, landslide (see H. Res. 634), H5597 [20JN]

Water: explore emerging technologies that are mobile and capable of supplying high volumes of sterile, pathogenic-free water (see H. Res. 549), H3057 [8AP]

——— strengthen EPA WaterSense program, create EPA local conservation and efficiency program, support recycling, storage and management projects, and provide for drought preparedness (see H.R. 5363), H7183 [31JY]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk (see H.R. 5314), H7181 [31JY]

Wildfires: implement reforms to Federal land management agency fire programs in order to address complexities of wildfires in a more cost-effective and efficient manner (see H.R. 5677), H7900 [19SE]

——— provide additional wildfire suppression activities and for the conduct of certain forest treatment projects (see S. 2593), S4404 [10JY]

Cloture motions

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]

FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA]

Conference reports

Agricultural Act (H.R. 2642), H1269–H1425 [27JA]

Letters

California Emergency Drought Relief Act: D.O. McIsaac, Pacific Fishery Management Council, H8834, H8836 [8DE]

——— several environmental organizations, H8831 [8DE]

——— several fishermen’s organizations, H8837 [8DE]

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act: Calvin M. Dooley, American Chemistry Council, H5848, H5849, H5854 [8JY]

——— J. Clark Mica, Fertilizer Institute, H5849 [8JY]

——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5849 [8JY]

——— several agricultural industry organizations, H5850, H5854 [8JY]

——— several organizations, H5850 [8JY]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E130 [28JA]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E129 [28JA]

Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Hank Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, H1518 [3FE]

——— Jeff Walker, International Association of Emergency Managers, H1519 [3FE]

——— Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H1518 [3FE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6146 [14JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6146 [14JY]

Reliable Home Heating Act: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1060 [24JN]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E1060 [24JN]

Social Media Working Group Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1292 [31JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1291 [31JY]

Lists

Individuals opposing National Guard funding reductions, H2892 [3AP], E507 [3AP]

Industry groups supporting H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, S1631 [13MR]

Prince William County, VA, Dept. of Fire and Rescue Public Safety Academy graduates, E1037 [20JN]

School shootings since Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, shooting, H5257 [11JN]

Senators cosponsoring H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, S1632 [13MR]

Motions

Drought: provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8886 [9DE]

FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S383 [16JA], S467 [27JA], S573 [29JA]

Petitions and memorials

Iowa: Agricultural Act, S561 [29JA]

Press releases

$25 Million Grant for American Samoa Clean-Up and Recovery: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1689 [2DE]

Faleomavaega Thanks U.S. Dept. of Labor for Releasing Over $24 Million To Assist Clean-Up and Recovery Efforts in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1689 [2DE]

Secretary Clinton Gets It Done; Emergency Relief Supplies To Be Airlifted From Greater Los Angeles Area to Samoa in Response to Devastating Tsunami: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1693 [2DE]

U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards $500,000 in Supplemental National Emergency Grant Funding to American Samoa Dept. of Human Resources: Delegate Faleomavaega (2012), E1690 [2DE]

U.S. Dept. of Labor Notifies Faleomavaega That Over $16 Million Will Be Released to ASG for About 2,200 Temporary Workers To Continue Clean-Up and Recovery Efforts: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1690 [2DE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H24, H45 [8JA], H79 [9JA], H230 [15JA], E92 [16JA]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1436 [28JA], H1484, H1485–H1501, H1502, H1503 [29JA], H1552 [4FE], H1595 [5FE], H1944 [26FE], H2615 [25MR], E149 [31JA], E152, E154 [3FE], E161 [4FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]

American Red Cross: tribute to response to flooding in Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York, E893 [30MY]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (H.R. 4524), H3300 [30AP]

Armed Forces: prohibit funding for authorization of military force against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5534, H5535 [19JN], E1079 [26JN]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4707, H4738, H4739 [21MY], H4913 [29MY]

Aviation: improve aircraft tracking, systems monitoring, and flight status technology, E535 [7AP]

Bangladesh: call for garment brands that sold garments produced by Rana Plaza factories to ensure International Labor Organization compensation fund benefitting fire survivors and victims’ families reaches full funding level, H9048 [11DE]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H1727, H1760 [11FE]

——— tribute to city emergency management teams and citizens for efforts to respond to record snowfall, H8135 [20NO]

California: consider emergency drought declaration by Governor as formal request to Dept. of Commerce to issue a determination that a fishery resource disaster exists for fisheries that originate in California, H1637 [5FE]

——— increase reservoir capacity, H2146 [4MR]

——— use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H7401 [10SE]

Charleston, WV: investigate cause of Freedom Industries, Inc., chemical spill into public water system and commend first responders and volunteers for response, H1217 [16JA]

Cleburne County, AL: tribute to 911 public safety dispatchers, E572 [10AP]

Climate: impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H85 [9JA], H1230 [16JA], H1947 [26FE]

——— impact of global warming on national security, H5031 [30MY]

Colorado: recognize anniversary of, and commend local water district agencies and first responders for efforts in response to, flooding, H7398 [10SE]

Corps of Engineers: levee repair and flood mitigation funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administration funding, H6099 [10JY]

——— Mississippi River and tributaries project funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding, H5987 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Farm Service Agency Emergency Conservation Program funding, H5297, H5298 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: importance of maintaining strong National Guard and Reserves, H1231–H1237 [16JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a social media working group (H.R. 4263), H5854–H5856 [8JY], E1291 [31JY]

——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), H5845–H5854 [8JY]

——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), Senate amendment, H9053–H9060 [11DE], E1856 [2JA]

——— take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among departmental components (H.R. 4289), H5856–H5859 [8JY]

Dept. of Justice: decision to prosecute individuals involved in terrorist attacks in U.S. courts, H5491 [18JN]

Dept. of State: submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (H.R. 3509), H175 [13JA], E51 [13JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: ensure ability to protect tribal treaty rights, preserve recreational fishing, mitigate drought conditions, and facilitate fire suppression relative to acquisition and enforcement of water rights, H2406 [13MR]

——— expedite access to Federal lands for good Samaritan search-and-recovery missions (H.R. 2166), H1255–H1257 [27JA], E129 [28JA]

Drought: provide drought assistance to California and other affected Western States (H.R. 4239), H8830 [8DE]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8653 [4DE], H8826–H8840 [8DE], H8877 [9DE]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), consideration (H. Res. 770), H8369–H8385 [4DE], E1771 [10DE]

——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), motion to recommit, H8886–H8889 [9DE]

——— provide that short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California shall not impact fishing industry jobs, regional economy, and protect existing water rights and tribal sovereignity in Western States, H8886, H8887 [9DE]

Eastern European countries: express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans (H. Res. 609), E883 [30MY]

——— express condolences to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans, H5028 [30MY]

El Salvador: anniversary of shooting of Jesuit priests and others at University of Central America José Simeón Cañas, E1779 [10DE]

Electric power: provide for an independent assessment of the future resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system, H6919 [28JY]

EPA: allow proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon nonpublic information science when responding to emergencies and disasters, H8101 [19NO]

Federal agencies and departments: implement government-wide resiliency, preparedness, and risk management priorities to address risks posed by extreme weather, H4484 [20MY]

Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act: wildfire suppression on public lands and hazardous fuel reduction funding, H1679, H1680 [6FE]

Federal Railroad Administration: release of safety assessment report on Metro-North train derailment, H2481 [14MR]

FEMA: certify the record snowfall in western New York as a disaster and provide assistance, H8876 [9DE]

——— 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), H1518–H1520 [3FE], E160 [4FE]

——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), H1554 [4FE], H1730 [11FE]

——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), corrections in enrollment, H2142 [4MR]

——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program, H251 [15JA]

——— 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), H56–H62 [8JA], H1557–H1562 [4FE], H1601, H1606–H1608 [5FE], H1735–H1738 [11FE], H1955 [26FE], H2086 [28FE], H2102, H2128–H2139, H2143 [4MR], H2685 [26MR], E162 [4FE], E303, E306, E309 [5MR], E319, E320 [6MR], E339 [10MR], E347 [11MR]

——— funding, E599 [28AP]

Flood Insurance Reform Act: repeal (H.R. 3815), H56 [8JA]

Floods: tribute to first responders, National Guard, volunteers, and local leaders for efforts in responding to flooding in Colorado, H2372 [13MR]

Forest Service: allow added flexibility to implement salvage logging plan on lands affected by the Rim Fire in California while protecting sensitive areas and maximizing revenue to fund reforestation, H1675, H1676 [6FE]

Forests: expedite the salvage of fire-killed timber in Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and BLM lands impacted by the Rim Fire in California, H1609 [5FE], H1662, H1664 [6FE]

——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H6865 [28JY], H7161, H7165 [31JY], H7193 [1AU]

——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (H.R. 3992), H6047, H6048 [10JY], H6664 [23JY], H6871 [28JY], H6991, H7014 [29JY], H7356 [9SE], H7536 [16SE], H7842, H7843 [18SE]

GAO: report to Congress on resiliency and adaptability of all Bureau of Reclamation projects and facilities in California to any ongoing or forecasted changes to the quality, quantity, or reliability of water resources, H1635, H1636 [5FE]

Government regulations: exempt regulatory actions affecting veterans, seniors, consumers, and communities affected by natural disasters from certain regulations under the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, H2083, H2084 [28FE]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, H174, H175 [13JA], H1229 [16JA], E51 [13JA]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (S. 1104), H6838 [25JY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of landslide in Washington (State), H2590 [24MR]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 downing, H6791 [24JY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings at Isla Vista, CA, H4867 [28MY]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings in Las Vegas, NV, H5149 [9JN]

——— moment of silence in memory of victims of tornadoes, H3356 [30AP]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 487), H1950–H1960 [26FE], E271 [27FE]

Houston, TX: anniversary of deaths of firefighters killed in hotel fire, H4926 [29MY]

Hurricanes: extend replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area (H.R. 5716), E1592 [14NO]

——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H4926 [29MY], H5193 [10JN]

——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, H1554 [4FE]

——— condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future (H. Res. 608), H5201–H5203 [10JN]

Ithaca, NY: tribute to citizens for efforts to assist victims after truck crashed into Simeon’s on the Commons (business), E1132 [9JY]

Las Vegas, NV: express condolences for victims and commend first responders to shootings, H5148 [9JN]

Maine: tribute to public safety dispatchers, E572 [10AP]

Malaysia Airline System Berhad (company): express condolences to families of victims of disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, E535 [7AP]

Marysville, WA: condolences to families of victims of Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting, H8146 [20NO]

Menifee County, KY: recognize anniversary of tornado and honor victims, E278 [28FE]

Missouri: Southwest Missouri Regional Community Emergency Response Team recipient of FEMA Community Preparedness Award, E1371 [9SE]

Napa Valley Vinters (organization): creation of Napa Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund, E1376 [10SE]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations, H5738 [25JN]

National Guard: funding, H2892 [3AP], E507 [3AP]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), H1691–H1693 [10FE]

National Preparedness Month: observance, H7539 [16SE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 1786), H6143, H6144–H6147 [14JY]

NetJets Inc.: anniversary, H4691 [21MY]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 5309), H7263–H7267 [8SE]

——— improve ability to address severe marine debris events, H2775 [1AP]

——— provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities to address marine debris impacts of 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, H2775 [1AP]

Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, H7035 [29JY]

Overland Park, KS: express condolences for victims of shooting at Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, H3298 [30AP]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (H.R. 3771), H2575–H2577 [24MR]

Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E539 [7AP]

Prescott, AZ: anniversary of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed while battling wildfire, H5761 [25JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Dept. of Fire and Rescue Public Safety Academy graduates, E1037 [20JN]

Prophetstown, IL: anniversary of downtown fire, E1150 [14JY]

Raleigh County, WV: anniversary of Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, E522 [4AP]

Red Cross Month: observance, H2618 [25MR]

Ridgway, PA: express support for first responders, local leaders, and people for aiding citizens affected by Clarion River flooding and provide disaster assistance, H5075 [9JN]

San Bruno, CA: anniversary of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., gas line explosion and tribute to those killed, E1372 [9SE]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of San Mateo County Disaster Preparedness Day, E1050 [23JN]

Schools: frequency of school shootings, H5240 [10JN], H5255, H5257, H5258 [11JN]

Survivors Victory Day: observance (H. Res. 759), H8076 [19NO]

Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 2137), E1592 [14NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H7401 [10SE], H7435, H7439, H7440, H7441 [11SE], E1394 [11SE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Arkansas, H3250 [29AP]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, H3356 [30AP], E654 [1MY]

Turkey: express condolences to victims and their families of the Soma, Turkey mine explosion, E801 [21MY], E837 [23MY], E873 [29MY]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims, H6754, H6791 [24JY]

——— demand complete cooperation in investigation into shooting down of passenger airplane, oppose Russian involvement in Crimea, and call for an international response to Russia’s actions, H6659, H6660 [23JY], H6947 [28JY]

University of California, Merced: tribute to environmental research studying impact of drought, fire, and global warming on soil and water resources, H5651 [24JN]

Virginia: express condolences to victims of Navy helicopter crash off coast of Virginia, H1230 [16JA]

Volcanoes: disaster assistance to Puna district of Hawaii, H7629 [17SE]

Washington (State): express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, landslide, H2614 [25MR]

Water: strengthen EPA WaterSense program, create EPA local conservation and efficiency program, support recycling, storage and management projects, and provide for drought preparedness (H.R. 5363), H8830 [8DE]

Weather: 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), H3221 [28AP]

Wildfires: express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters, H4483 [20MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), S44 [7JA], S396 [16JA]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S514–S516 [28JA], S561, S585 [29JA], S613, S619, S630–S632, S636, S640, S645 [30JA], S665–S690, S693–S697 [3FE], S710–S718, S720–S726, S729–S736, S746 [4FE], S813 [6FE], S997–S999 [24FE]

Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake, S1688 [24MR]

——— anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (S. Res. 400), S1800–S1805 [27MR]

Bellevue, TN: tribute to victims of plane crash, S1864, S1865 [31MR]

Boone County, WV: express condolences to victims and their families of the Brody No. 1 mine disaster, S2942 [13MY]

Boston, MA: anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings, S2350 [10AP]

Cascade Rescue Co.: tribute, S2908 [12MY]

Casselton, ND: tribute to first responders for efforts in response to train derailment, S844 [10FE]

Climate: efforts by foreign countries to confront global warming, S1478 [10MR]

——— impact of climate change on Connecticut, S1446–S1450 [10MR]

——— impact of climate change on New Hampshire, S3797 [18JN]

——— impact of climate change on Utah, S4491–S4493 [15JY]

——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1373, S1378, S1380, S1381, S1395, S1397, S1401, S1428, S1452, S1456 [10MR], S3327 [2JN], S4988 [28JY]

——— impact of global warming on infrastructure, S1428–S1430, S1477 [10MR]

——— impact of global warming on national security, S1421, S1427, S1428, S1468–S1470 [10MR], S2228–S2230 [8AP]

——— impact of global warming on rising sea levels, S1380, S1412, S1437–S1439, S1462, S1464, S1476 [10MR], S2441, S2442 [29AP], S2773 [7MY], S2932, S2943–S2947 [13MY], S4323 [9JY], S4992 [28JY], S6062 [18NO]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S1422, S1454, S1481–S1483 [10MR], S6257–S6259 [2DE]

Corps of Engineers: Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico project for hurricane and storm damage reduction funding, S3205 [21MY]

——— provide for safe and reliable navigation of the Mississippi River, S3272 [22MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish an emergency watershed protection disaster assistance fund to provide assistance for any natural disaster (S. 2163), S2058 [2AP]

——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S419 [16JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), S6481–S6486 [10DE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Navy Yard shootings, S5596 [16SE]

Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (S. 2198), S2041 [1AP], S2043 [2AP], S3222 [21MY], S3308 [22MY]

——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (S. 2016), S892 [11FE]

FEMA: adjust phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates, S566, S567, S575–S581 [29JA], S615–S617 [30JA]

——— assess voluntary community-based flood insurance options, S574 [29JA]

——— clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement, S569 [29JA], S618 [30JA]

——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S334 [14JA], S335 [15JA], S565–S582, S584, S587–S589 [29JA], S612–S627 [30JA], S1399 [10MR]

——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S383, S432 [16JA], S467, S470, S471, S473, S474, S476–S479 [27JA], S493, S495–S498, S512–S514 [28JA], S565 [29JA]

——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), unanimous-consent agreement, S555 [28JA], S567, S581, S593 [29JA]

——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), unanimous-consent agreement, S1627 [13MR]

——— ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes (S. 2137), S1632 [13MR]

——— ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes (S. 2137), unanimous-consent agreement, S1627 [13MR]

——— establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the National Advisory Council (S. 2547), S4158 [26JN]

——— exempt natural resource agencies from fees for flood insurance rate map change requests, S571, S588 [29JA]

——— issue guidelines for methods, other than building elevation, that owners of certain urban residential buildings may implement to mitigate against flood risk, S566, S588 [29JA]

——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 1960), S648 [30JA]

Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S3329 [2JN], S3676 [16JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to Florida, S2632 [5MY]

——— disaster assistance to Minnesota, S4386 [10JY]

——— establish limitations on force-placed insurance, S579 [29JA], S618 [30JA]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in responding to flooding in South Dakota, S3698 [17JN]

Forest Service: diversion of forest management funding to wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S4877 [24JY]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1388 [10MR], S5120 [30JY], S5205, S5206, S5290 [31JY]

——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (S. 1875), S418 [16JA], S5102, S5103 [30JY]

Greenville, KY: express condolences for victims and commend first responders for efforts in response to residential fire, S611 [30JA]

Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5976 [13NO]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, S279 [13JA]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (S. 1104), S4434, S4435 [10JY]

Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Allamakee County, IA, S4616 [17JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Black Hawk County, IA, S3808 [18JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Bremer County, IA, S4264 [8JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Butler County, IA, S3859 [19JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Cerro Gordo County, IA, S3468 [5JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Clinton County, IA, S3681 [16JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Dallas County, IA, S4329 [9JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Delaware County, IA, S4399 [10JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Des Moines County, IA, S3715–S3717 [17JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Dubuque County, IA, S3363 [3JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Floyd County, IA, S3929 [24JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Grundy County, IA, S4329 [9JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Howard County, IA, S4699 [22JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Iowa County, IA, S4000 [25JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Jackson County, IA, S4550 [16JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Jones County, IA, S4147 [26JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Linn County, IA, S3067 [15MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Marion County, IA, S3895 [23JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Scott County, IA, S3717 [17JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Story County, IA, S3601 [11JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Wapello County, IA, S3232–S3234 [21MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Warren County, IA, S3858 [19JN]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Winnebago County, IA, S4615 [17JY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Wright County, IA, S4700 [22JY]

——— report on trip to Cuba, S981–S985 [24FE]

Iowa: Iowa House of Representatives passage of resolution on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S561 [29JA]

Johnstown, PA: anniversary of Johnstown Flood, S3231 [21MY]

Las Vegas, NV: express condolences for victims of shooting, S3481, S3494 [9JN]

Milford, CT: express condolences to the family of victim of Jonathan Law High School stabbing, S2410 [28AP]

Murrysville, PA: express condolences to victims and families of Franklin Regional High School stabbings, S2308 [9AP]

——— tribute to community members and first responders for response to Franklin Regional High School stabbings, S2788 [7MY]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: anniversary of final report, S4732 [23JY]

National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), S1132 [25FE]

——— reauthorize (S. 376), S703, S704 [3FE]

New York, NY: express condolences for victims and commend first responders for efforts in response to building explosion, S1598 [13MR]

NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (S. 2181), S1805 [27MR]

Pakistan: condemn shooting and offer condolences to victims and families of attack by the Pakistani Taliban at the Army Public School in Peshawar, S6912 [16DE]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (H.R. 3771), S1706 [25MR]

——— accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (S. 1821), S1369 [6MR]

——— accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (S. 1821), unanimous-consent request, S1350 [6MR]

Red Cross Month: observance, S1277 [4MR]

Roads and highways: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, S5038 [29JY]

Rockefeller, Senator: legislative accomplishments, S6331–S6334 [4DE]

Russia: hold accountable, if proven complicit by supplying arms to pro-Russian separatists, for downing of Malaysian civilian passenger airplane over Ukraine, S4694 [22JY]

Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S734, S735 [4FE]

Squadbay (organization): tribute, S4149 [26JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5471 [10SE], S5523–S5530, S5534, S5552 [11SE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S5477 [10SE]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking, S2405 [11AP]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Arkansas, S2584–S2586 [1MY], S3538 [10JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, S2428 [29AP], S2586 [1MY]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Mississippi, S2435 [29AP]

——— recognize anniversary of tornadoes in Illinois and recovery efforts, S6189 [20NO]

Transportation: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, S5026–S5028 [29JY]

Troutdale, OR: express condolences for victims of shooting at Reynolds High School, S3528 [10JN]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (S. Res. 520), S5314 [31JY]

——— express sympathy to families of victims and investigate shooting down of passenger airplane, S4601 [17JY], S4655 [21JY]

Washington (State): express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, landslide, S1686 [24MR], S1710 [25MR], S2058 [2AP]

Wildfires: tribute to efforts of firefighters to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, S4868, S4869 [24JY]

Yellow Ribbon Fund, Inc.: tribute to family caregiver program, S5622 [16SE]

Reports

Tenth Anniversary Report Card—Status of the 9/11 Commission Recommendations: Bipartisan Policy Center (excerpt), S4732 [23JY]

Reports filed

Agricultural Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2642) (H. Rept. 113–333), H1430 [27JA]

Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1104) (S. Rept. 113–201), S4153 [26JN]

Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4007) (H. Rept. 113–491), H5639 [23JN]

——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4007) (S. Rept. 113–263), S5779 [18SE]

Condemn Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and Express Condolences to Families of the Victims: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 520), S5047 [29JY]

Consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 113–334), H1430 [27JA]

Consideration of H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 770) (H. Rept. 113–646), H8365 [3DE]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 487) (H. Rept. 113–361), H1937 [25FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Interoperable Communications Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4289) (H. Rept. 113–484), H5556 [19JN]

Elections Preparedness Requires Early Planning (Elections PREP) Act: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. 1937), S2378 [10AP]

Emergency Information Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2665) (S. Rept. 113–250), S5373 [8SE]

FEMA Programs and Activities Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3300) (H. Rept. 113–732), H10335 [2JA]

Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2166) (H. Rept. 113–331), H1252 [23JA]

Marine Debris Emergency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1425) (H. Rept. 113–398), H2853 [2AP]

National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 113–348), H1686 [6FE]

National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1786) (H. Rept. 113–380), H2432 [13MR]

NOAA Funding to Eligible Entities for Activities To Address Marine Debris Impacts of 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Subsequent Tsunami: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1491) (H. Rept. 113–399), H2853 [2AP]

Reliable Home Heating Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2086) (S. Rept. 113–162), S3183 [20MY]

Social Media Working Group Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4263) (H. Rept. 113–480), H5556 [19JN]

Telecommunications Carriers Requirement To Provide Call Location Information to Law Enforcement During Emergencies: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1575) (H. Rept. 113–729), H10335 [2JA]

Yosemite Rim Fire Emergency Salvage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3188) (H. Rept. 113–394), H2801 [1AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]

Statements

California Emergency Drought Relief Act: Executive Office of the President, H8830 [8DE]

——— Senator Boxer, H8830 [8DE]

Tables

Local communities by State with the authority to adopt and enforce flood plan management regulations, S474 [27JA]

Testimonies

Gun Violence: Neil Heslin, S3677 [16JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 93, technical corrections to H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, H2401 [13MR]

H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H6844 [25JY]

H. Res. 465, consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act and conference report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, H1443 [28JA]

H. Res. 487, consideration of H.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act, H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act, and suspension of House Rules to consider legislation, H1950 [26FE]

H. Res. 608, condemn Isla Vista, CA, rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future, H5201 [10JN]

H. Res. 770, consideration of H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, H8369 [4DE]

H.R. 1786, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program reauthorization, H6144 [14JY]

H.R. 1791, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H1518 [3FE]

H.R. 2166, Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act, H1255 [27JA]

H.R. 2431, National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, H1691 [10FE]

H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, H2128–H2132 [4MR]

H.R. 3771, Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, H2575 [24MR]

H.R. 4007, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act, H5845–H5847 [8JY]

H.R. 4007, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S6482–S6486 [10DE]

H.R. 4263, Social Media Working Group Act, H5854 [8JY]

H.R. 4289, Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Interoperable Communications Act, H5857 [8JY]

H.R. 5309, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act, H7263–H7265 [8SE]

H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, H8826–H8829 [8DE]

S. 376, Drought Information Act, S704 [3FE]

S. 1104, Assessing Progress in Haiti Act, S4434 [10JY], H6838 [25JY]

S. 1821, Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, S1369 [6MR]

S. 1926, delay FEMA implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program, S619–S626 [30JA]

S. 1960, Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act, S488 [27JA]

S. 2016, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, S893–S896 [11FE]

S. 2086, Reliable Home Heating Act, S3243 [21MY], H5602 [23JN]

S. 2137, ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes, S1632 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 40, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S4459 [14JY]

S. Res. 400, Great Alaska Earthquake anniversary, S1831 [27MR]

S. Res. 480, express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans, S3867 [19JN]

S. Res. 520, condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and express condolences to families of the victims, S4909 [24JY], S5314 [31JY]

Tributes

Razak, Najib, E1225 [24JY]