RUBIO, MARCO (a Senator from Florida)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5803 [18SE]

Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1092, S1131 [25FE], S1251 [27FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S2285 [8AP], S5567 [11SE]

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), S5825, S5826, S5827, S5831, S5836 [18SE], S5922 [12NO], S6215 [20NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1368 [6MR]

FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S542 [28JA], S565 [29JA]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), S542 [28JA], S565 [29JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S2014, S2015, S2023, S2024 [1AP], S6571, S6572 [10DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3877, S3879, S3883 [19JN]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S. (S. 2094), S5828 [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 (S. Res. 453), S3383, S3384 [3JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4834 [23JY], S4913, S4914, S4923 [24JY]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1092, S1131 [25FE], S1251 [27FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: recognize contributions of Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (S. Res. 462), S4972, S4973 [24JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 3230, Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act, S3805 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Architect of the Capitol: place a chair honoring American POW/MIA on the Capitol Grounds (see S. 2053), S1233 [27FE]

Armed Forces: provide for behavioral health treatment for developmental disabilities under TRICARE (see S. 2333), S3028 [14MY]

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

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S3237 [21MY]

Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 2495), S3863 [19JN]

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]

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

CFTC: provide equal treatment for utility special entities using utility operations-related swaps (see S. 1802), S70 [7JA]

Children and youth: treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking and require law enforcement to take all necessary measures to protect such children, particularly during the Super Bowl (see S. Res. 340), S656 [30JA]

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]

——— recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners (see S. Res. 451), S3187 [20MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2444), S3474 [5JN]

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

Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Facility and American Personnel in Benghazi, Libya (Joint, Select): establish (see S. Res. 225), S2719 [6MY]

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

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

Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see S. 1828), S1282 [4MR]

Crime: reduce recidivism and increase public safety (see S. 1675), S3029 [14MY]

Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see S. 2617), S4557 [16JY]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see S. 632), S4271 [8JY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to accredited or otherwise State-approved schools or supplemental educational services program (see S. 1968), S3238 [21MY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5134 [30JY]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to protect borrowers and encourage responsible borrowing (see S. 2612), S4557 [16JY]

Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country found that such exports would enhance U.S. national security (see S. 192), S1519 [11MR]

——— improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (see S. 1973), S599 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see S. 2449), S4904 [24JY]

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), S4405 [10JY]

Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (see S. 2577), S4455 [14JY]

——— 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), S2161 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters (see S. 2450), S3507 [9JN]

——— protect individuals who are eligible for increased pension on the basis of need of regular aid and attendance from dishonest, predatory, or otherwise unlawful practices (see S. 1993), S763 [4FE]

——— 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]

Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see S. Res. 541), S5700 [17SE]

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

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S822 [6FE]

Education: improve the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program, expand educational choices for the disabled, and establish a scholarship program for military children (see S. 1909), S655 [30JA]

Employment: encourage corporate, academic, and social entities to develop rules requiring consideration of minority candidates when searching for a business vendor or filling leadership positions (see S. Res. 511), S4705 [22JY]

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]

Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (see S. 1921), S325 [14JA]

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

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 727), S2095 [2AP]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 1908), S373 [15JA]

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

Florida: authorize Corps of Engineers Central Everglades Planning Project (see S. 2861), S5782 [18SE]

Florida State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 331), S291 [13JA]

Foreign aid: establish an interagency mechanism to coordinate U.S. development programs and private sector investment activities (see S. 2831), S5629 [16SE]

Health: provide regulatory clarity over clinical and health software and relieve categories of such low-risk software from the medical device tax (see S. 2007), S852 [10FE]

——— 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]

Hong Kong: reinstate reporting requirements relative to U.S.-Hong Kong relations (see S. 2922), S5993 [13NO]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S764 [4FE]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see S. 1933), S764 [4FE]

Immigration: call for the President to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S. (see S. Res. 486), S4154 [26JN]

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

International Day of Democracy: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 540), S5787 [18SE]

Iran: expand economic sanctions, hold human rights violators accountable, and promote democracy (see S. 2585), S4404 [10JY]

——— 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), S4762 [23JY]

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

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]

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

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 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]

——— support right to defend itself and call on Hamas (terrorist organization) to immediately cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel (see S. Res. 517), S4903 [24JY]

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

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN]

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), S2196 [7AP]

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

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

Mayo Clinic: anniversary (see S. Res. 339), S486 [27JA]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S2953 [13MY]

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see S. Res. 411), S2161 [3AP] (see S. Res. 500), S4404 [10JY]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 519), S4903 [24JY]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 438), S2718 [6MY]

National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish (see S. 2295), S3238 [21MY]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 547), S5629 [16SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 335), S440 [16JA]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5376 [8SE]

Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (see S. 2944), S6206 [20NO]

New Zealand: include in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E–1 and E–2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by New Zealand (see S. 2048), S1174 [26FE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S3475 [5JN]

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), S2720 [6MY]

NLRB: reform by ending partisanship, providing oversight of the Office of the General Counsel, and encouraging timely decisionmaking (see S. 2814), S5787 [18SE]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S69 [7JA]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see S. 1128), S133 [8JA]

Poland: anniversary of Warsaw Uprising (see S. Res. 513), S5052 [29JY]

Randolph, A. Philip: tribute (see S. Res. 218), S3297 [22MY]

Russia: 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]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see S. 2304), S2796 [7MY]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1690), S3295 [22MY]

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

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) (organization): strengthen entrepreneurial resources (see S. 2008), S1417 [10MR]

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

Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 2147), S1653 [13MR]

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]

Space policy: improve transition between experimental permits and commercial licenses for commercial reusable launch vehicles (see S. 2140), S1652 [13MR]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1996), S2162 [3AP] (see S. 2363), S3184 [20MY]

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]

——— establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal (see S. Con. Res. 32), S1048 [25FE]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic or Paralympic medal winners (see S. 2026), S947 [12FE]

Terrorism: remove Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organization (see S. 2255), S2912 [12MY]

U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see S. 2060), S4004 [25JN]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 521), S4903 [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]

——— 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), S1283 [4MR]

——— refute Russian sovereignty over Crimea, its territory, airspace, or waters, oppose foreign aid or investments with Russia as intermediary, and restrict aid to countries that recognize Russian sovereignty (see S. 2238), S2378 [10AP]

——— require a report on military assistance (see S. 2555), S4154 [26JN]

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]

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

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S822 [6FE]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 426), S2470 [29AP]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 447), S3074 [15MY]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see S. 1862), S2195 [7AP]

——— tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 421), S3186 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see S. 2230), S2327 [9AP]

Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on kidnapping and murder of James W. Foley and Steven J. Sotloff (see S. 2778), S5374 [8SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S890 [11FE]

Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see S. 2591), S4404 [10JY]

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]

FCC: promote certain unlicensed spectrum use and maximize the use of such spectrum for shared purposes in order to bolster innovation and economic development (see S. 2505), S3863 [19JN]

Federal employees: establish a pilot program to hire individuals with alternative educational experience (see S. 2079), S1315 [5MR]

Freedom of religion: support religious freedom in foreign countries (see S. 2675), S5050 [29JY]

Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (see S.J. Res. 38), S3424 [4JN]

Government regulations: establish a National Regulatory Budget and an Office of Regulatory Analysis (see S. 2153), S1730 [25MR]

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: address Russian noncompliance (see S. 2725), S5216 [31JY]

——— hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1731 [25MR]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 533), S5218 [31JY]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: reallocate Federal Government spectrum for commercial use and provide transparency on use of the Federal spectrum (see S. 2473), S3668 [12JN]

NOAA: promote sustainable conservation and management for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fisheries and the communities that rely on them (see S. 2824), S5628 [16SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see S. 2214), S2194 [7AP]

Senior citizens: eliminate the payroll tax on individuals who have attained retirement age and repeal limits on outside income earned while receiving Social Security benefits (see S. 2336), S3029 [14MY]

Ships and vessels: extend time period during which permits are not required for certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (see S. 2943), S6148 [19NO]

Terrorism: combat by promoting reform in Palestinian Authority and U.N. (see S. 2766), S5217 [31JY]

Ukraine: examine benefits of implementing a currency board system to stabilize the national currency and improve economy (see S. Res. 448), S3074 [15MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: recognize contributions of Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (see S. Res. 462), S3294 [22MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S721 [4FE]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S6760 [12DE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5761 [18SE]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), S3563 [11JN]

——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5463 [9SE]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1151 [26FE]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), unanimous-consent request, S3262 [22MY]

China: assessment of international relations, S6676 [11DE]

Cuba: human rights violations, S986 [24FE], S6677 [11DE]

——— lift trade embargo, S6677 [11DE]

——— military intelligence gathering capabilities, S6677 [11DE]

——— U.S. policy, S986 [24FE]

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: U.S. policy, S6675 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6673–S6678 [11DE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3563 [11JN]

——— update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data on student retention, graduation, and earnings outcomes (S. 915), S3563 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S6084 [18NO]

Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (S. Res. 487), S4116 [26JN]

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), House amendment, S6760 [12DE]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance, S1151 [26FE]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), S3264 [22MY]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), unanimous-consent request, S3262 [22MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S5462 [9SE], S6760–S6764 [12DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), motion to proceed, S5462 [9SE]

Foreign policy: develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S6674 [11DE]

Harris, Pamela: nomination to be circuit judge, S5044 [29JY]

IMF: reform, S1704 [25MR]

Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1151 [26FE]

——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, S780 [6FE]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, S6673 [11DE]

——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (S. 2650), S4767, S4769 [23JY]

Iraq: proposal to work with Iran to intervene in the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) takeover of certain regions of Iraq, S3850 [19JN]

——— takeover of cities by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and call for U.S. intervention, S3644 [12JN], S3789 [18JN], S3849 [19JN]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S., S6674 [11DE]

——— support as ally and call on Palestinian Authority to dissolve unity government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognize Israel’s right to exist, S4609 [17JY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Booker T. Washington High School football team, S5461 [9SE]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, S6379–S6381 [8DE]

Obama, President: implement economic sanctions against Venezuelan officials for human rights violations relative to violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, S1795 [27MR]

Olympic Games: tribute to Florida participants, S807 [6FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), House amendment, S6673–S6678 [11DE]

——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (S. 1726), S430 [16JA]

Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola, S430 [16JA]

Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (S. 2685), motion to proceed, S6077 [18NO]

Putin, Vladimir: impact of nationalism and anti-Western sentiment on U.S.-Russia relations, S807 [6FE]

Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine, S6675 [11DE]

Sports: tribute to U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, S4116 [26JN]

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), S5761 [18SE]

Ukraine: provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S5289 [31JY]

——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1704 [25MR]

Venezuela: assessment of economic and financial situation, S6676 [11DE]

——— impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S4117 [26JN], S5288 [31JY], S5463 [9SE], S6676 [11DE]

——— support free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy and condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, S1793–S1796 [27MR]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1151 [26FE]

——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), unanimous-consent request, S3262 [22MY]

Votes: position on missed, S5044 [29JY], S6084 [18NO], S6860• [15DE]

Statements

Clarify Treatment of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Health Plans in Which Expatriates Are the Primary Enrollees: by, S6772 [12DE]

Tributes

Adams, Carter, S6690• [11DE]

Ahern, Madeline, S6690• [11DE]

Alvarez, Adriana, S3662• [12JN]

Bailey, Robin, S5288 [31JY]

Barrero, Natalie, S6690• [11DE]

Barron, Jessica, S4701• [22JY]

Benhabib, Moises, S6690• [11DE]

Benyamin, Barr, S6691• [11DE]

Blackwood, Bruce, S4657• [21JY]

Bowers, Mat, S6691• [11DE]

Bullek, Katie, S6691• [11DE]

Burke, John, S6691• [11DE]

Carames, Alex, S4657• [21JY]

Crew, Rachel, S3662• [12JN]

Cuervo, Alyson, S6691• [11DE]

Dellaporta, Chris, S3663• [12JN]

Dennis, Joel, S6691• [11DE]

Eilers, Rachel, S6691• [11DE]

Fonseca, David, S4701• [22JY]

Frey, Abbie, S6691• [11DE]

Garcia, Amelia, S6691• [11DE]

George, Emerson, S6691• [11DE]

Godoy, Jonathan, S4701• [22JY]

Greco, Sam, S4701• [22JY]

Huston, Corinne, S6691• [11DE]

Igoe, Trevor, S4701• [22JY]

Joo, Helena, S6691• [11DE]

Kinkoff, Richard, III, S3663• [12JN]

Michaud, Vanessa, S6692• [11DE]

Mtika, Wongani, S6692• [11DE]

Murphy, Blake, S4658• [21JY]

Navarro, Stephanie, S6692• [11DE]

Nieves, Alyssa, S4658• [21JY]

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O’Connor, Brian, S6692• [11DE]

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Pastor, Graziella, S6692• [11DE]

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Pedreira, Nicolas, S6692• [11DE]

Perez-Cubas, Olivia, S6692• [11DE]

Peterson, Tyson, S6692• [11DE]

Poulos, Bethany, S6692• [11DE]

Puffenbarger, Bradley, S3663• [12JN]

Rivera, Jairo, S6693• [11DE]

Rivera, Stephanie, S3663• [12JN]

Riveras, Jonathan, S6693• [11DE]

Roberts, Brittany, S4761• [23JY]

Robinson, Dougal, S6693• [11DE]

Scaturro, Peter, S6693• [11DE]

Schnell, Austin, S4658• [21JY]

Shadid, Andrew, S4658• [21JY]

Soloway, Rachael A., S6693• [11DE]

Sotloff, Steven J., S5462 [9SE]

Stiglbauer, Matt, S4760• [23JY]

Sumner, Chelsie, S6693• [11DE]

Szczesny, Daniel, S3663• [12JN]

Tepler, Ari, S6693• [11DE]

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