MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Senator from New Jersey)
Amendments
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2879 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4562 [16JY], S4967 [24JY], S5259, S5275 [31JY], S5591 [15SE], S5922 [12NO], S6099 [18NO], S6213 [20NO], S6303 [3DE]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), S5327 [1AU]
Dept. of the Interior: assemble a team of experts to address energy needs of U.S. territories aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources (H.R. 83), S6793 [12DE]
Jan Karski Day: designate (S. Res. 371), S2040, S2041 [1AP]
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), S3086, S3094, S3095, S3101, S3114 [15MY]
Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (S. 2828), S6631 [11DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3815 [18JN]
Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 1683), S6352 [4DE]
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4432, S4439 [10JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4348 [9JY]
Ukraine: provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1736 [25MR]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S6389 [8DE]
Appointments
Committee to escort Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko into the House Chamber, H7680 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S1417 [10MR]
Architect of the Capitol: place a chair honoring American POW/MIA on the Capitol Grounds (see S. 2053), S6023 [17NO]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S6023 [17NO]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5221 [31JY]
——— 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), S4997 [28JY]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S4662 [21JY]
Cape May-Lewes Ferry: anniversary (see S. Res. 490), S4154 [26JN]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see S. 2501), S5220 [31JY]
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), S3238 [21MY]
——— improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S5630 [16SE]
China: express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, condemn actions of suppression, harassment, and threats to journalists, and promote free flow of information (see S. Res. 361), S1001 [24FE]
Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 437), S2648 [5MY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 2199), S5508 [10SE]
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S5589 [15SE]
Conservation of energy: express that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support reduced Government energy consumption while supporting jobs and economic development (see S. Res. 562), S5783 [18SE]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness and access program on emergency contraception (see S. 2876), S5920 [12NO]
——— establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
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), S5588 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1956), S656 [30JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 2292), S3030 [14MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see S. 370), S1366 [6MR]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 933), S2718 [6MY]
Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 2964), S6205 [20NO]
Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (see S. 2577), S4504 [15JY]
——— renegotiate with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq (see S. Res. 333), S440 [16JA]
——— report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (see S. 2209), S2196 [7AP]
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 S. 2306), S2875 [8MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2244), S2378 [10AP]
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. 2422), S3425 [4JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs, review discharge or separation of certain individuals, and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists (see S. 2930), S6541 [10DE]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see S. Res. 541), S5508 [10SE]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 539), S6148 [19NO]
District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 132), S5918 [12NO]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see S. 631), S6449 [9DE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S3342 [2JN]
——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S5784 [18SE]
Firearms: develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (see S. 2068), S1654 [13MR]
——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see S. 2483), S3812 [18JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 119), S4662 [21JY]
Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (see S.J. Res. 38), S4707 [22JY]
Genocide: observe anniversary of Rwandan genocide and condemn and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities in Syria, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and elsewhere (see S. Res. 413), S2194 [7AP]
Growth Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S4663 [21JY]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn violation of cease fires, demand release of kidnapped soldier, stop use of civilians as human shields, condemn unprovoked rocket fire, and support Israel’s right of self-defense (see S. Res. 537), S5325 [1AU]
Indonesia: congratulate President-elect Joko Widodo on electoral victory and commend the people of Indonesia on their commitment to democracy and free and fair elections (see S. Res. 546), S5700 [17SE]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see S. 2578), S4336 [9JY]
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): condemn killing of James W. Foley and Steven J. Sotloff and other terrorist acts and express condolences to their families (see S. Res. 538), S5434 [9SE]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against Hamas (terrorist organization), condemn U.N. Security Council resolution, and support U.S. mediation efforts and Iron Dome missile defense funding (see S. Res. 526), S5051 [29JY]
——— 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. 462), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]
Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 458), S3294 [22MY]
Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 2793), S5700 [17SE]
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 S. 357), S1175 [26FE]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 323), S3295 [22MY]
Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see S. Res. 478), S3811 [18JN] (see S. Res. 500), S4404 [10JY]
National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S1871 [31MR]
National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish (see S. 2295), S2797 [7MY]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 995), S6262 [2DE]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 428), S2470 [29AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5376 [8SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 575), S5784 [18SE]
National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care: designate (see S. Res. 350), S821 [6FE]
Nazi Party—World War II: deny Social Security and other benefits to individuals whose citizenship has been revoked or renounced on the basis of their participation in Nazi persecution (see S. 2920), S6206 [20NO]
New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 2844), S5698 [17SE]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see S. Res. 433), S2614 [1MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S2648 [5MY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S5589 [15SE]
Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (see S. 1821), S599 [29JA]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2516), S3938 [24JN]
——— reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 2023), S947 [12FE]
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 S. 2911), S5783 [18SE]
Privacy: prevent identity theft, ensure privacy, and enhance penalties, law enforcement, and protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personally identifiable information (see S. 1897), S291 [13JA]
——— 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. 2685), S5326 [1AU]
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), S529 [28JA]
Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard (see S. 1595), S69 [7JA]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 1088), S5434 [9SE]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S2614 [1MY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 548), S5629 [16SE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 896), S948 [12FE]
Solar energy: increase quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of additional photovoltaic systems (see S. 2901), S5783 [18SE]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom, and urge inclusion of freedom of religion when drafting new constitution (see S. Res. 453), S3237 [21MY]
Syria: condemn human rights violations, allow access to humanitarian assistance, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for international response to such atrocities (see S. Res. 384), S1653 [13MR]
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), S5051 [29JY]
——— limit interest expense deduction to prevent earnings stripping of domestic corporations involved in corporate inversion (see S. 2786), S5507 [10SE]
——— provide tax relief for major disaster areas declared in 2012, 2013, and 2014 (see S. 2634), S4705 [22JY]
——— provide tax relief for major disaster areas declared in 2012 and 2013 (see S. 2233), S2327 [9AP]
——— reinstate financing for the Hazardous Substance Superfund (see S. 2679), S5050 [29JY]
Terrorism: remove Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organization (see S. 2255), S2379 [10AP]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S6095 [18NO]
U.S. and India Partnership Day: designate (see S. Res. 571), S5784 [18SE]
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: support (see S. Res. 522), S4904 [24JY]
Ukraine: condemn violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government (see S. Res. 378), S1519 [11MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see S. 1845), S28 [6JA]
——— prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status or history of unemployment (see S. 1972), S656 [30JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 2413), S3425 [4JN]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5787 [18SE]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 573), S5784 [18SE]
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 S. 1463), S4455 [14JY]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2307), S2875 [8MY]
——— 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), S4455 [14JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see S. 2714), S6302 [3DE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Africa: establish a comprehensive policy to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa to improve access to and the affordability, reliability, and sustainability of power (see S. 2508), S3863 [19JN]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see S.J. Res. 31), S852 [10FE]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see S. 1901), S223 [9JA]
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve and implement (see S.J. Res. 36), S3294 [22MY]
Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: approve proposed Third Amendment (see S.J. Res. 33), S1315 [5MR]
Armed Forces: allow credit reporting agencies to notify active servicemembers when an adverse action is posted on their credit report (see S. 2456), S3544 [10JN]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S.J. Res. 47), S6817 [13DE]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see S. 2395), S3294 [22MY]
Armenia: observe anniversary, support an equitable relationship with Turkey based on acknowledgment of facts, and ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding relative to the Armenian Genocide (see S. Res. 410), S2161 [3AP]
Burma: develop nondiscriminatory solution addressing Rakhine State’s need for peace and security, end persecution of Rohingya people, and respect internationally recognized human rights for all minority groups (see S. Res. 586), S6205 [20NO]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 404), S1819 [27MR]
Children and youth: promote youth athletic safety (see S. 2718), S5216 [31JY]
China: recognize cooperation in science and technology with the U.S. (see S. Res. 601), S6788 [12DE]
Community development: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined requirements (see S. 2900), S5783 [18SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see S. 2449), S3507 [9JN]
Dept. of Justice: provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see S. 2821), S5628 [16SE]
Dept. of Transportation: enhance rail safety and provide for safe transport of hazardous materials (see S. 2858), S5782 [18SE]
——— increase maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relative to advertising of the costs of air transportation (see S. 2290), S2647 [5MY]
Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 429), S2470 [29AP]
Education: require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see S. 2460), S3544 [10JN]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1926), S325 [14JA]
FTC: establish regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals and improve laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children (see S. 2378), S3237 [21MY]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 377), S1416 [10MR]
Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (see S. 2509), S3863 [19JN]
Health: support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see S. Res. 578), S5993 [13NO]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 545), S5588 [15SE]
Jan Karski Day: designate (see S. Res. 371), S1315 [5MR]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (see S. 3012), S6788 [12DE]
Medicare: develop criteria for medically necessary short inpatient hospital stays (see S. 2082), S1315 [5MR]
——— modify payment for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies (see S. 2980), S6350 [4DE]
Mortgages: establish programs to encourage use of shared equity mortgage modifications (see S. 2854), S5782 [18SE]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 1926), S325 [14JA]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 547), S5629 [16SE]
New Jersey: anniversary of founding (see S. Res. 476), S3669 [12JN]
NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see S. 2851), S5781 [18SE]
Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (see S. 2828), S5629 [16SE]
Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 372), S1315 [5MR]
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (see S. Res. 412), S2194 [7AP]
Taxation: exclude from gross income student loan forgiveness for students in income-based or income-contingent repayment programs who have completed payment obligations (see S. 2878), S5782 [18SE]
——— exempt private foundations from the tax on excess business holdings in the case of certain philanthropic enterprises which are independently supervised (see S. 2710), S5135 [30JY]
——— extend exclusion for small business stock and provide incentives for small business high technology research investment (see S. 2139), S1652 [13MR]
——— modify credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before date of enactment (see S. 2856), S5782 [18SE]
——— 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]
U.S. Foreign Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 369), S1281 [4MR]
Ukraine: express concern about undemocratic governance and abuse of rights, call for international response to human rights violations, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 357), S948 [12FE]
——— support sovereignty and democracy (see S. 2124), S1584 [12MR]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (see S. 2142), S1652 [13MR]
——— support democracy, condemn violence and intimidation of political opposition and investigate such acts, dismantle militias, impose sanctions, and encourage dialogue with political opposition (see S. Res. 365), S1234 [27FE]
World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see S. 2507), S3863 [19JN]
Cloture motions
Adler, Robert S.: nomination to the CPSC, S6187 [20NO], S6242 [2DE]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Arleo, Madeline Cox: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6138 [19NO]
Bashant, Cynthia A.: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2434 [29AP]
Beetlestone, Wendy: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6138 [19NO]
Bell, Colleen Bradley: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S6187 [20NO], S6230 [1DE]
Blinken, Antony J.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S6799 [13DE], S6896 [16DE]
Bolden, Victor A.: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6139 [19NO]
Brainard, Lael: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3465 [5JN], S3520 [10JN]
Brooks, Timothy L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1303 [5MR]
Byron, Paul G.: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3891 [23JN]
Chhabria, Vince G.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1303 [5MR]
Chuang, Theodore D.: nomination to be district judge, S2462 [29AP], S2579 [1MY]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2763 [7MY], S2899 [12MY]
Cooper, Christopher R.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1745 [26MR]
Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2924 [13MY], S3058 [15MY]
Cruden, John C.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6805 [13DE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3491 [9JN], S3557 [11JN]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), motion to proceed, S1225 [27FE]
Donato, James: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1018 [25FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), S5487 [10SE], S5543 [11SE]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA]
Fischer, Stanley: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S3465 [5JN], S3521 [10JN]
——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3019 [14MY], S3175 [20MY]
Freeman, Beth Labson: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1019 [25FE]
Gayles, Darrin P.: nomination to be district judge, S3654 [12JN], S3680 [16JN]
Gottemoeller, Rose E.: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security, S1225 [27FE], S1304 [5MR]
Griggsby, Lydia K.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S6294 [3DE], S6319 [4DE]
Harper, Keith M.: nomination to the U.N. Human Rights Council, S3284 [22MY], S3331 [2JN]
Harpool, M. Douglas: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1746 [26MR]
Hazel, George J.: nomination to be district judge, S2462 [29AP], S2580 [1MY]
Hezir, Joseph S.: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Chief Financial Officer, S6229 [1DE], S6293 [3DE]
Honorable, Colette Dodson: nomination to the FERC, S6801 [13DE], S6897 [16DE]
Humetewa, Diane J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2994 [14MY]
Jadotte, Marcus D.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Industry and Analysis, S6803 [13DE]
Kearney, Mark A.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6277 [3DE]
Logan, Steven P.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Lopez, Estevan R.: nomination to be Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, S6803 [13DE]
Mamet, Noah B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Argentina, S6186 [20NO], S6229 [1DE]
Marquez, Rosemary: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3055 [15MY]
McHugh, Gerald A., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1746 [26MR]
Meyer, Jeffrey A.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S991 [24FE]
Moody, James M., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S996 [24FE]
Moritz, Nancy L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2463 [29AP], S2581 [1MY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [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), S3019 [14MY], S3060 [15MY]
——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3474), motion to proceed, S2850 [8MY], S2930 [13MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S6437 [9DE], S6589 [11DE]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), S933 [12FE]
Pepper, Pamela: nomination to be district judge, S6080 [18NO], S6137 [19NO]
Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3465 [5JN], S3520 [10JN]
Rayes, Douglas L.: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Reeves, Pamela L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1302 [5MR]
Rose, Frank A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance, S6800 [13DE], S6851 [15DE]
Sannes, Brenda K.: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6137 [19NO]
Santos, Daniel J.: nomination to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, S6802 [13DE], S6850 [15DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to proceed, S3654 [12JN], S3712 [17JN]
Smith, Edward G.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1747 [26MR]
Soto, James A.: nomination to be district judge, S2924 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Stivers, Jonathan N.: nomination to be AID Assistant Administrator for Asia, S6804 [13DE]
Tuchi, John J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1642 [13MR], S1686 [24MR]
Yandle, Staci M.: nomination to be district judge, S3653 [12JN], S3679 [16JN]
Letters
IMF quota reform: Bretton Woods Committee (organization), S1714 [25MR]
Lists
Organizations supporting S. Res. 404, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1861 [31MR]
Motions
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S573 [29JA]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), S573 [29JA]
Privilege of the floor
Harrison, Theresa, S2134 [2AP]
Remarks
Amtrak: Northeast corridor infrastructure projects funding, S2088 [2AP]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5757 [18SE]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), motion to proceed, S5193, S5194 [31JY]
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, S308 [14JA]
Baucus, Senator: nomination to be Ambassador to China, S793 [6FE]
Belarus: promote human rights and democracy, S3178 [20MY]
Blinken, Antony J.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S6894 [16DE]
——— suitability to be Deputy Sec. of State relative to Middle East policies, S6894 [16DE]
Brooklawn, NJ: tribute to American Legion Brooklawn Post 72 Brooklawn Brookers baseball team, S5429 [9SE]
Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the military, S2716• [6MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 92), S2202 [7AP]
CBO: release of economic impact report on S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S3212–S3214 [21MY]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (S. Res. 404), S1860, S1862 [31MR]
——— tribute (S. Res. 404), unanimous-consent request, S1861, S1862 [31MR]
Chelbi Engineering Consultants, Inc.: anniversary, S6299• [3DE]
Climate: global warming, S1413 [10MR]
Colombia: improvement of labor rights, S2184 [7AP]
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, S2896, S2897, S2898 [12MY]
Contreras-Sweet, Maria: nomination to be SBA Administrator, S1792 [27MR]
Credit Suisse Group AG: require disclosure of names of U.S. citizens hiring the Swiss bank for tax evasion purposes, S3255, S3256 [22MY]
Cuba: human rights violations, S2184–S2188 [7AP]
——— U.S. policy, S2184–S2188 [7AP]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S6874 [16DE]
——— reaffirm commitment to reunification and affirm dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone, S6875 [16DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6729 [12DE]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries, S1640 [13MR]
Dept. of State: enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (S. 1386), unanimous-consent request, S2896, S2897, S2898 [12MY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize and modify land conveyances, national forests, parks, heritage areas, wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, monuments and memorials, and water infrastructure projects, S6729 [12DE]
Evesham Township, NJ: tribute to Marlton Reds 10-and-Under baseball team, S5429• [9SE]
FEMA: adjust phase-in increases in flood insurance premium rates, S567 [29JA], S615, S617 [30JA]
——— clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement, S618 [30JA]
——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S567, S573, S574, S588 [29JA], S615, S617, S618, S619 [30JA]
——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA], S477 [27JA]
——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), unanimous-consent agreement, S567, S581 [29JA]
——— 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), S1628, S1629 [13MR]
Foreign Service: nominations, S2378 [10AP], S5781 [18SE], S6626 [11DE]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1552 [12MR]
Gottemoeller, Rose E.: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security, S1334 [6MR]
Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S5490, S5491 [10SE]
——— influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, S4750 [23JY]
——— misconception by illegal immigrants that unaccompanied children and women traveling with minors will not be deported, S4309 [9JY], S5490, S5492 [10SE]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), S5490, S5491 [10SE]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), unanimous-consent request, S5490 [10SE]
——— reform (S. 744), S3212–S3214 [21MY], S4310 [9JY], S5491, S5492 [10SE]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S804–S806 [6FE], S4484 [15JY]
——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, S802–S806 [6FE]
——— prohibit the gaining of nuclear weapons capability and maximize U.S. diplomatic influence to achieve a negotiated settlement regarding Iran’s nuclear weapons program, S802–S806 [6FE]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S5191, S5192, S5193 [31JY]
Kaidanow, Tina S.: nomination to be Dept. of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism, S926 [12FE]
Modi, Narendra: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, S5853 [18SE]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA], S477 [27JA]
——— reform (S. 1926), unanimous-consent agreement, S567, S581 [29JA]
National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 414), S2202 [7AP]
National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 415), S2202 [7AP]
National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month: observance, S3178 [20MY]
NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (S. 637), S3178 [20MY]
Novelli, Catherine A.: nomination to be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Governor, S926 [12FE]
——— nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, S926 [12FE]
Obama, President: use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, S6251 [2DE]
Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (S. 2265), unanimous-consent request, S2596 [1MY]
Parliamentary inquiry, S617 [30JA], S1304 [5MR]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium, S6729 [12DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), House amendment, S6729 [12DE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), S2202 [7AP]
Power resources: promote clean energy sources to combat climate change, S1413 [10MR]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of Foreign Service nominees, S6180 [20NO]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees for foreign policy positions, S3712 [17JN]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees for foreign policy positions, unanimous-consent request, S5211, S5212 [31JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation: ratify, unanimous-consent request, S3255, S3256 [22MY]
Rivkin, Charles H.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Economic and Business Affairs, S885 [11FE]
Rwanda: condemn efforts to suppress activities of domestic and international human rights groups, S4144 [26JN]
Saldana, Sarah R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S6875 [16DE]
Senate: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the Senate Chamber (S. Res. 416), S2202 [7AP]
——— legislative program, S2202 [7AP], S5213 [31JY]
Senate Rules: use of budget point of order to enforce spending limits, S567 [29JA]
Sewall, Sarah: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, S885 [11FE]
Smith, Daniel B.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Intelligence and Research, S926 [12FE]
Sports: tribute to U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, S3681 [16JN]
Stengel, Richard: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy, S885 [11FE]
Syria: authorize assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, and sustainment to appropriately vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5757 [18SE]
Tax Convention With Chile: ratify, S3399 [4JN]
——— ratify, unanimous-consent request, S3398 [4JN]
Ukraine: provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1634, S1640 [13MR], S1790 [27MR]
——— support sovereignty and democracy, S1790 [27MR]
——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1634, S1640 [13MR], S1685, S1686 [24MR], S1713, S1714 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S308 [14JA], S693 [3FE]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S5289 [31JY]
Votes: position on missed, S6816 [13DE]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S368–S372 [15JA], S761–S763 [4FE], S1517–S1519 [11MR], S3183, S3184 [20MY], S3937, S3938 [24JN], S4619 [17JY], S5047, S5050 [29JY], S5779–S5781 [18SE], S6349, S6350 [4DE]
Reports filed
Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 36) (S. Rept. 113–221), S5047 [29JY]
Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–1), S1651 [13MR]
Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–4), S1651 [13MR]
Armed Forces Use Against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 47) (S. Rept. 113–323), S6817 [13DE]
Assessing Progress in Haiti Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1104) (S. Rept. 113–201), S4153 [26JN]
Call for Use of All Lawful Tools To Release Warren Weinstein From Captivity and Return All U.S. Citizens Held Captive Abroad: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 38), S6626 [11DE]
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]
Condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) Use of Human Shields, Recognize Breaches of International Law, and Support Israel’s Rights and Palestinians Who Reject Terrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 107), S6349 [4DE]
Condemn Human Rights Violations, Allow Humanitarian Assistance, Address Impact of War on Neighboring Countries, and Call for International Response to Atrocities in Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 384), S2095 [2AP]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–3), S1651 [13MR]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–2), S1651 [13MR]
Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–12), S4996 [28JY]
Democratic Republic of the Congor Resumption of Processing Adoption Cases and Issuance of Exit Permits for Adopted Children Seeking To Depart Country With Their Adoptive Parents: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 502), S5047 [29JY]
Dept. of State Offering of Rewards for Information on Kidnapping and Murder of James W. Foley and Steven J. Sotloff: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2778), S5779 [18SE]
Dept. of State Offering of Rewards for Information on the Kidnapping and Murder of Naftali Frenkel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2577) (S. Rept. 113–213), S4661 [21JY]
Dept. of State Renegotiation With Iraq Provisions of Original Agreement Relative to the Return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 333), S761 [4FE]
Develop Nondiscriminatory Solution Addressing Rakhine State’s Peace and Security, End Persecution, and Call for Respect of Human Rights for All Minority Groups in Burma: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 586), S6349 [4DE]
Energize Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2508) (S. Rept. 113–219), S4903 [24JY]
Express Concern About Threats to Freedom of the Press and Expression, Condemn Actions of Suppression and Threats to Journalists, and Promote Free Flow of Information in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 361), S1517 [11MR]
Express That Current Ebola Outbreak in Africa Is an International Health Crisis: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5779 [18SE]
Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S2378 [10AP], S6350 [4DE], S6626 [11DE]
Global Human Rights Accountability Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1933) (S. Rept. 113–203), S4153 [26JN]
Greece Independence Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 377), S1517 [11MR]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2922), S6626 [11DE]
——— Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2922) (S. Rept. 113–313), S6788 [12DE]
Include Desecration of Cemeteries Among the Many Forms of Violations of the Right to Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4028) (S. Rept. 113–214), S4661 [21JY]
International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3212) (S. Rept. 113–204), S4153 [26JN]
International Megan’s Law To Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4573), S6626 [11DE]
Nomination of Adam M. Scheinman To Be Special Representative of the President for Nuclear Nonproliferation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Alfonso E. Lenhardt To Be AID Deputy Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4557 [16JY]
Nomination of Alice G. Wells To Be Ambassador to Jordan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3184 [20MY]
Nomination of Allan P. Mustard To Be Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of Amy J. Hyatt To Be Ambassador to Palau: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of Andrew H. Schapiro To Be Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Anthony L. Gardner To Be European Union U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Antony J. Blinken To Be Deputy Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6626 [11DE]
Nomination of Arnold A. Chacon To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S763 [4FE]
Nomination of Barbara A. Leaf To Be Ambassador to United Arab Emirates: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
Nomination of Bathsheba N. Crocker To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Organization Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1519 [11MR]
Nomination of Brent R. Hartley To Be Ambassador to Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5049 [29JY]
Nomination of Brian A. Nichols To Be Ambassador to Peru: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S369 [15JA]
Nomination of Bruce A. Heyman To Be Ambassador to Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of Carlos R. Moreno To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of Carol L. Hamilton To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of Carolyn Hessler Radelet To Be Peace Corps Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Cassandra Q. Butts To Be Ambassador to the Bahamas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Catherine A. Novelli To Be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Alternate Governor: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Catherine A. Novelli To Be Under Sec. of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Charles C. Adams, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Finland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
Nomination of Charles H. Rivkin To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Economic and Business Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Colleen Bradley Bell To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S762 [4FE]
Nomination of Craig B. Allen To Be Ambassador to Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
Nomination of Crystal Nix-Hines To Be UNESCO U.S. Permanent Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Cynthia H. Akuetteh To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S369 [15JA]
Nomination of Dana J. Hyde To Be Millennium Challenge Corp., Chief Executive Officer: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Dana Shell Smith To Be Ambassador to Qatar: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3937 [24JN]
Nomination of Daniel W. Yohannes To Be Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of David N. Saperstein To Be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Nomination of David Pressman To Be U.N. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5050 [29JY]
Nomination of David Pressman To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5050 [29JY]
Nomination of Deborah L. Birx To Be Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities To Combat HIV/AIDS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1519 [11MR]
Nomination of Donald L. Heflin To Be Ambassador to Cabo Verde: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Nomination of Donald Lu To Be Ambassador to Albania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of Douglas A. Silliman To Be Ambassador to Kuwait: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1517 [11MR]
Nomination of Dwight L. Bush, Sr., To Be Ambassador to Morocco: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S371 [15JA]
Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5779 [18SE]
Nomination of Eric T. Schultz To Be Ambassador to Zambia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S369 [15JA]
Nomination of Erica J. Barks Ruggles To Be Ambassador to Rwanda: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5049 [29JY]
Nomination of Eunice S. Reddick To Be Ambassador to Niger: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S369 [15JA]
Nomination of Frank A. Rose To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Verification and Compliance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S763 [4FE]
Nomination of Gentry O. Smith To Be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of George A. Krol To Be Ambassador to Kazakhstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of George J. Tsunis To Be Ambassador to Norway: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S761 [4FE]
Nomination of Helen R. Meagher La Lime To Be Ambassador to Angola: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of Isobel Coleman To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of Isobel Coleman To Be U.N. U.S. Representative for Management and Reform: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of James D. Nealon To Be Ambassador to Honduras: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3937 [24JN]
Nomination of James D. Pettit To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of James P. Zumwalt To Be Ambassador to Senegal and Guinea-Bissau: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
Nomination of Jane D. Hartley To Be Ambassador to France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of Jane D. Hartley To Be Ambassador to Monaco: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5049 [29JY]
Nomination of Janet L. Yellen To Be IMF U.S. Alternate Governor: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Jess L. Baily To Be Ambassador to Macedonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6349 [4DE]
Nomination of Joan A. Polaschik To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of John F. Hoover To Be Ambassador to Sierra Leone: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of John F. Tefft To Be Ambassador to Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5050 [29JY]
Nomination of John L. Estrada To Be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1518 [11MR]
Nomination of John R. Bass To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of Jonathan N. Stivers To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Asia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of Joseph W. Westphal To Be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1517 [11MR]
Nomination of Judith B. Cefkin To Be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5779 [18SE]
Nomination of Karen Clark Stanton To Be Ambassador to Timor-Leste: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Karen Kornbluh to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of Keith M. Harper to the U.N. Human Rights Council: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S763 [4FE]
Nomination of Kevin F. O’Malley To Be Ambassador to Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of Kevin M. Whitaker To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Larry E. Andre, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Leon Aron to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of Leslie A. Bassett To Be Ambassador to Paraguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4557 [16JY]
Nomination of Leslie Berger Kiernan To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Alternate Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6626 [11DE]
Nomination of Luis G. Moreno To Be Ambassador to Jamaica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1517 [11MR]
Nomination of Marcia D. Occomy To Be African Development Bank U.S. Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4557 [16JY]
Nomination of Marcia S. Bloom Bernicat To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of Margaret A. Uyehara To Be Ambassador to Montenegro: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6349 [4DE]
Nomination of Mark B. Childress To Be Ambassador to Tanzania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S371 [15JA]
Nomination of Mark D. Gilbert To Be Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1517 [11MR]
Nomination of Mark E. Lopes To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Mark Sobel To Be IMF U.S. Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Mark W. Lippert To Be Ambassador to Republic of Korea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3937 [24JN]
Nomination of Matthew H. Tueller To Be Ambassador to Yemen: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1518 [11MR]
Nomination of Matthew T. Harrington To Be Ambassador to Lesotho: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S371 [15JA]
Nomination of Matthew T. McGuire To Be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Maureen E. Cormack To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1518 [11MR]
Nomination of Michael A. Hammer To Be Ambassador to Chile: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S371 [15JA]
Nomination of Michael A. Lawson To Be International Civil Aviation Organization Council U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Michael G. Carroll To Be AID Inspector General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Michael S. Hoza To Be Ambassador to Cameroon: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Nomination of Michael W. Kempner to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Michele J. Sison To Be U.N. Deputy Representative and U.N. Security Council Deputy Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5050 [29JY]
Nomination of Michele J. Sison To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5050 [29JY]
Nomination of Mileydi Guilarte To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Nina Hachigian To Be Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Noah B. Mamet To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3937 [24JN]
Nomination of Paige E. Alexander To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Pamela K. Hamamoto To Be Office of the U.N. and Other International Organizations in Geneva U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Pamela L. Spratlen To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Nomination of Peter A. Selfridge To Be Dept. of State Chief of Protocol: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1519 [11MR]
Nomination of Peter M. McKinley To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of Puneet Talwar To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Political-Military Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S763 [4FE]
Nomination of Richard M. Mills, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of Richard R. Verma To Be Ambassador to India: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Nomination of Richard Stengel To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Robert A. Sherman To Be Ambassador to Portugal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Robert A. Wood To Be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1519 [11MR]
Nomination of Robert C. Barber To Be Ambassador to Iceland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S762 [4FE]
Nomination of Robert F. Cekuta To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6349 [4DE]
Nomination of Robert S. Beecroft To Be Ambassador to Egypt: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of Robert T. Yamate To Be Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Nomination of Rose E. Gottemoeller To Be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S763 [4FE]
Nomination of Sarah Sewall To Be Under Sec. of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Senator Baucus To Be Ambassador to China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S761 [4FE]
Nomination of Senator Cardin To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5779 [18SE]
Nomination of Senator Ron Johnson To Be U.N. General Assembly U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5779 [18SE]
Nomination of Stafford F. Haney To Be Ambassador to Costa Rica: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
Nomination of Stuart E. Jones To Be Ambassador to Iraq: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of Sunil Sabharwal To Be IMF U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3184 [20MY]
Nomination of Suzan G. LeVine To Be Ambassador to Liechtenstein: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1518 [11MR]
Nomination of Theodore G. Osius III To Be Ambassador to Vietnam: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of Thomas F. Daughton To Be Ambassador to Namibia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S371 [15JA]
Nomination of Thomas Frieden To Be World Health Organization Executive Board U.S. Representative: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Nomination of Thomas P. Kelly III To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Nomination of Timothy M. Broas To Be Ambassador to the Netherlands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S371 [15JA]
Nomination of Tina S. Kaidanow To Be Dept. of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Todd D. Robinson To Be Ambassador to Guatemala: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Nomination of Tomasz P. Malinowski To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
Nomination of Virginia E. Palmer To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Nomination of William V. Roebuck To Be Ambassador to Bahrain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
Observe Anniversary, Support a Relationship of Armenia With Turkey, and Ensure U.S. Policy Reflects Appropriate Understanding Relative to the Armenian Genocide: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 410), S2406 [11AP]
Observe Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide and Condemn and Prevent Acts of Genocide and Mass Atrocities in Syria, Central African Republic, South Sudan, Sudan, and Elsewhere: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 413), S2406 [11AP]
Promote Peaceful and Collaborative Resolution of Maritime and Airspace Territorial Disputes in the East and South China Seas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 412), S3183 [20MY]
Protect Religious Minorities in Iraq From Persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 530), S5779 [18SE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111–8), S2239 [8AP]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–10), S4619 [17JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–1), S2326 [9AP]
Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–5), S2239 [8AP]
Recognize Anniversary of Tiananmen Square Massacre, Condemn Continued Persecution of Political Dissent and Religious Minorities, and Release Political Prisoners in China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 451), S3183 [20MY]
Recognize Contributions of Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos in Support and Defense of U.S. Armed Forces During Vietnamese Conflict: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 462), S4003 [25JN]
Recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for Efforts To End Financial Exploitation of Children, Ensure Rights of Children to an Education, and Commend Child Protection Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 595), S6626 [11DE]
Support Democracy, Condemn Violence and Intimidation of Political Opposition, Dismantle Militias, Impose Sanctions, and Encourage Dialogue With Political Opposition in Venezuela: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 365), S1517 [11MR]
Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2124), S1584 [12MR]
Support for U.S.-Republic of Korea Civil Nuclear Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1901), S367 [15JA]
Support Goals and Ideals of International Day of Democracy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 540), S5779 [18SE]
Support Goals and Ideals of World AIDS Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 597), S6626 [11DE]
Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S3183 [20MY]
Support Goals and Ideals of World Polio Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 270), S761 [4FE]
Support Goals of International Women’s Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 376), S1517 [11MR]
Support Israel’s Right To Defend Itself Against Rocket Attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and Dissolve Palestinian Authority Unity Government with Hamas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 498), S4557 [16JY]
Support Role of the U.S. in Ensuring Children in Poor Countries Have Access to Vaccines and Immunization Through the GAVI Alliance (organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 578), S6349 [4DE]
Support Sovereignty, Independence, and Territorial Integrity, Call for Removal of Russian Forces, and Resolve Conflict in Transnistria Territory of Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 500), S4557 [16JY]
Support U.S. and International Efforts To End Violence, Protect Civilians, and Address Root Causes of Conflict in the Central African Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 375), S1517 [11MR]
Support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 522), S5047 [29JY]
Tax Convention With Chile: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 112–8), S2239 [8AP]
Tax Convention With Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 111–7), S2239 [8AP]
Tax Convention With Poland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 113–11), S4619 [17JY]
Tribute to Armed Forces Members Who Participated in the June 6, 1944, Amphibious Landing at Normandy, France: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 421), S3183 [20MY]
Ukraine Freedom Support Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2828), S5779 [18SE]
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2142) (S. Rept. 113–175), S3293 [22MY]
Warsaw Uprising Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 513), S5047 [29JY]
Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2946) (S. Rept. 113–286), S6388 [8DE]
World Press Freedom Day Observance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 447), S4003 [25JN]
Resolutions of ratification
Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing, S1652 [13MR]
Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, S1652 [13MR]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean, S1652 [13MR]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean, S1652 [13MR]
Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities, S4996 [28JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg, S2239 [8AP]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain, S4619 [17JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Swiss Confederation, S2326 [9AP]
Protocol Amending the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, S2239 [8AP]
Tax Convention With Chile, S2239 [8AP]
Tax Convention With Hungary, S2239 [8AP]
Tax Convention With Poland, S4620 [17JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 578, support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization), S5995 [13NO]
Tributes
Baucus, Senator, S793 [6FE]
Booker, Senator, S693 [3FE]
Grant-Davis, Katherine, S6689• [11DE]
Klemchalk, Matthew E., S2466• [29AP]
Paya, Oswaldo, S2185 [7AP]