ROBERTS, PAT (a Senator from Kansas)

Amendments

Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S855 [10FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S2285 [8AP]

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

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4179 [26JN], S5787 [18SE]

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), S3035, S3036, S3037 [14MY], S3082, S3089, S3096, S3102, S3110, S3113, S3114, S3119, S3132 [15MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1967, S1979 [1AP], S6545 [10DE]

Pensions: reform funding rules for cooperative associations and small charitable employers to ensure their ability to provide pension plans to employees (S. 1302), S531 [28JA]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3880 [19JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4231 [7JY], S4340, S4346 [9JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4913, S4914, S4915, S4916, S4922, S4923 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: cease release of detainees, carry out commitments under the Memorandum of Understanding governing transfer of detainees from the U.S., and uphold rule of law relative to referral and disposition of detainees (see S. Res. 355), S1586 [12MR]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 477), S3719 [17JN]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S599 [29JA]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S3185 [20MY]

——— improve access to mental health services under TRICARE (see S. 2276), S2876 [8MY]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1977), S853 [10FE] (see S. 1982), S2615 [1MY]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see S. 1869), S599 [29JA]

Aviation: ensure any requirement providing for screening, testing, or treatment of an airman or air traffic controller for a sleep disorder is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (see S. 1941), S1693 [24MR]

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

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S1653 [13MR]

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

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

Constitution—U.S.: protect the separation of powers by allowing Congress to authorize a civil action against the President or executive branch for failure to execute laws (see S. 2118), S1655 [13MR]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 549), S5629 [16SE]

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

Dept. of Defense: temporarily limit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 2510), S3863 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see S. 2449), S4225 [7JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see S. 2301), S3508 [9JN]

Dept. of State: renegotiate with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq (see S. Res. 333), S440 [16JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve processing of claims for benefits (see S. 2091), S2615 [1MY]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S2911 [12MY]

——— provide veterans with the choice of medical providers, improve performance metrics for provided health care, and increase transparency and accountability of operations (see S. 2424), S3367 [3JN]

——— require the Inspector General to submit a report on wait times for veterans seeking medical appointments and treatment at VA facilities and prohibit closure of such facilities (see S. 2316), S3186 [20MY]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prohibit land management modifications relative to listing of lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species (see S. 2623), S4620 [17JY]

Diseases: ban new visas to residents of ebola-affected countries and require the President to report on the status of the ebola outbreak (see S. 2953), S6204 [20NO]

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

Endangered Species Act: disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking (see S. 2630), S4620 [17JY]

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

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

——— improve establishment of any lower ground-level ozone standards (see S. 2833), S5697 [17SE]

——— prohibit garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the U.S. without first obtaining a court order (see S. 2809), S5588 [15SE]

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

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see S. 2414), S3508 [9JN]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 2103), S1519 [11MR]

FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5918 [12NO]

——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see S. 2141), S2876 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (see S. 2352), S3186 [20MY]

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

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for official portraits of Members of Congress or heads of executive or legislative branch agencies or offices (see S. 1820), S3295 [22MY]

Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to look at a person’s legal residence when determining marital status and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 2024), S1003 [24FE]

Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S2911 [12MY]

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

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

Foreign aid: require the President to establish guidelines for, and increase transparency of, foreign assistance programs (see S. 1271), S133 [8JA]

FRS: replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission (see S. 2213), S2912 [12MY]

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

Government regulations: establish a National Regulatory Budget and an Office of Regulatory Analysis (see S. 2153), S1776 [26MR]

Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see S. 2631), S5220 [31JY]

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

International Self-Care Day: designate (see S. Res. 515), S4763 [23JY]

Iran: condition further bilateral negotiations on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained (see S. Res. 328), S134 [8JA]

——— prohibit waiver of certain sanctions absent certification that the waiver will not result in funding activities in support of terrorism, nuclear weapon development, or human rights violations (see S. 2667), S4903 [24JY]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (see S. 2650), S4904 [24JY]

Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5700 [17SE]

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

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

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

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

Labor unions: amend laws relative to timing of elections and pre-election hearings and identification of pre-election issues, and require that lists of employees eligible to vote in organizing elections be provided to the NLRB (see S. 2178), S1925 [1AP]

——— clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see S. 2535), S4153 [26JN]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1712), S702 [3FE]

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

Medicare: protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see S. 2359), S3184 [20MY]

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

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see S. Res. 411), S2196 [7AP]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S5564 [11SE]

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

National Day on Writing: designate (see S. Res. 576), S5918 [12NO]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S6148 [19NO]

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (see S. 2265), S2470 [29AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 2190), S1923 [1AP]

——— notify individuals if personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security (see S. 1902), S822 [6FE]

——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see S. 2106), S1519 [11MR]

Power resources: improve propane supply and pricing information, coordinate response to shortages, and study need for regional propane reserves (see S. 2762), S5786 [18SE]

Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (see S. 2828), S6024 [17NO]

——— prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies (see S. 2277), S2613 [1MY]

Senate: repeal certain requirements relative to newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts (see S. 2197), S1923 [1AP]

Senate Rules: modify the provision relating to timing for filing of cloture motions (see S. Res. 382), S1584 [12MR]

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

Smith-Lever Act: observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities (see S. Con. Res. 33), S1585 [12MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1996), S2471 [29AP] (see S. 2363), S3184 [20MY]

Sri Lanka: develop a balanced U.S. policy, call for international assistance in dealing with grievances arising from civil war, support reconciliation, and improve religious and media freedoms (see S. Res. 364), S1820 [27MR]

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]

Taxation: clarify treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes (see S. 1507), S5699 [17SE]

——— make permanent certain small business tax provisions (see S. 1658), S528 [28JA]

——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S655 [30JA]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S3185 [20MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see S. 1235), S655 [30JA]

Terrorism: express that the transfer of certain detainees on May 31, 2014, was unlawful, call for an investigation, and determine impact of the transfer on the common defense of the U.S. (see S. Res. 469), S3604 [11JN]

Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S5589 [15SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reverse listing of lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species and prevent further consideration of such listing pending implementation of conservation plans and measures (see S. 2677), S5050 [29JY]

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. 370), S1315 [5MR] (see S. Res. 378), S1519 [11MR]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1982), S2615 [1MY]

——— require Federal agencies to hire veterans and require States to recognize military experience when issuing licenses and credentials to veterans (see S. 495), S3237 [21MY]

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

Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see S. 890), S1775 [26MR]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see S. 2496), S3863 [19JN]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see S. 2714), S5630 [16SE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see S. 1862), S2566 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Commodity Exchange Act: ensure futures commission merchant compliance (see S. 2601), S4502 [15JY]

Dept. of Education: prohibit Federal education mandates (see S. 1974), S654 [30JA]

IRS: prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see S. 2282), S2614 [1MY]

Medicare: remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 2037), S1001 [24FE]

National security: recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense (see S. Res. 373), S1315 [5MR]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see S. 2430), S3424 [4JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal certain provisions that have the effect of rationing health care (see S. 2064), S1233 [27FE]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see S. 2191), S1923 [1AP]

Taxation: extend and modify the research and development credit to encourage innovation (see S. 1920), S325 [14JA]

Privilege of the floor

Batteh, Kevin, S703 [3FE]

McCoy, Nona, S703 [3FE]

Remarks

Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, S696 [3FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S514–S516 [28JA], S695 [3FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of Capitol Visitor Center to screen documentary about political activities of Koch brothers, S3214 [21MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 582), S2443 [29AP]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), S6044 [18NO]

Congressional Research Service: anniversary (S. Res. 508), S4627 [17JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform commodity subsidy programs, S514 [28JA], S695 [3FE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S515 [28JA], S696 [3FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), S3214 [21MY]

——— constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), motion to proceed, S5361 [8SE], S5423 [9SE]

IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (S. 2011), S863 [11FE]

——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (S. 2282), S2619 [1MY]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on Republican causes and candidates, S2597 [1MY]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on Republican causes and candidates, S2597 [1MY]

Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S409 [16JA]

Medicare: remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (S. 2037), S1007 [24FE]

Obama, President: use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, S6337 [4DE]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (S. 2430), S3426–S3428 [4JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S348 [15JA], S755 [4FE]

——— repeal certain provisions that have the effect of rationing health care (S. 2064), S1235 [27FE]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (S. 2191), S1934 [1AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2516), S5361 [8SE]

Reid, Senator: characterization of remarks relative to Charles Koch and David H. Koch, S1218 [27FE], S3214 [21MY]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S3214 [21MY]

Taxation: extend and modify the research and development credit to encourage innovation, S6336 [4DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6336 [4DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), S6336 [4DE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S. 2496), S3953 [25JN]

Tributes

Baccus, Steve, S6086• [18NO]

Johanns, Senator, S6422 [9DE]

Likes, Thomas (Dee), S6086• [18NO]