SHAHEEN, JEANNE (a Senator from New Hampshire)

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5261 [31JY]

Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S898 [11FE]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1182 [26FE], S1243, S1244 [27FE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 2609), S4562 [16JY]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2801 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S5151 [30JY], S5250 [31JY], S6099 [18NO]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), S3550 [10JN]

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]

International Women’s Day: support goals (S. Res. 376), S1666, S1669 [13MR]

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), S3030, S3034, S3035 [14MY], S3096, S3117, S3119, S3139, S3141, S3143, S3144 [15MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionally based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (H.R. 1233), S5239 [31JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3770 [17JN], S3817, S3819, S3820 [18JN], S3872 [19JN]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4277 [8JY], S4419, S4420 [10JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4916, S4917 [24JY]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S148 [8JA], S296 [13JA], S703 [3FE], S832 [6FE]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1182 [26FE], S1243, S1244 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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), S3939 [24JN]

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), S3476 [5JN]

Alcoholic beverages: modify the types of wines taxed as hard cider (see S. 1531), S4904 [24JY]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S949 [12FE]

American Motorcyclist Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 499), S4999 [28JY]

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

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S223 [9JA]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1963), S486 [27JA] (see S. 1982), S765 [4FE]

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), S1653 [13MR]

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: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2548), S4153 [26JN]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see S. 2475), S3719 [17JN]

Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S4997 [28JY]

Colleges and universities: support community college and industry partnerships (see S. 1269), S1234 [27FE]

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), S5052 [29JY]

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]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 1208), S2911 [12MY]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]

CPSC: require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see S. 1793), S2954 [13MY]

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

Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1956), S1175 [26FE]

Dept. of Education: add disclosure requirements to the institution of higher education financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 1156), S1520 [11MR]

——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 2292), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]

——— establish, enhance, and increase access to early childhood parent education and family engagement programs (see S. 1674), S6205 [20NO]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see S. 2036), S3185 [20MY]

Dept. of Energy: reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program (see S. 2052), S1233 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 1086), S1653 [13MR]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1417), S440 [16JA]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 933), S1366 [6MR]

——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 1799), S3811 [18JN]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see S. 2443), S3474 [5JN]

——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 822), S1871 [31MR]

——— provide death benefits for police officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers (see S. 2441), S3545 [10JN]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 2472), S3668 [12JN]

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

——— report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (see S. 2209), S2161 [3AP]

Dept. of Transportation: modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see S. 1692), S3939 [24JN]

——— set separate performance measures for motorized and non-motorized safety and allow States to set their own safety targets and to choose the best methods to meet them (see S. 1708), S28 [6JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend and modify the pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see S. 3014), S6788 [12DE]

——— 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), S3367 [3JN] (see S. 2450), S3686 [16JN]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S3342 [2JN]

——— revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic medical appointment wait list manipulations (see S. 2545), S4405 [10JY]

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

Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see S. Res. 541), S5630 [16SE]

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

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S1175 [26FE]

Drugs: establish a list of synthetic drugs known as analogues and prohibit most importation, amend sentencing for violations, and improve regulation relative to such analogues (see S. 1323), S5784 [18SE]

Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see S. 1697), S2424 [28AP]

Egypt: provide certain legal relief from politically motivated charges by Egyptian Government (see S. 2649), S4762 [23JY]

Eximbank: extend and reauthorize (see S. 2709), S5221 [31JY]

FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S6149 [19NO]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S3368 [3JN]

——— enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see S. 1349), S69 [7JA]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S2162 [3AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court: create two additional judge positions and modify procedures for appointment of judges (see S. 1460), S69 [7JA]

Foreign trade: establish a State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see S. 2990), S6448 [9DE]

FTC: establish the Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see S. 1358), S372 [15JA]

Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 505), S4620 [17JY]

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), S2381 [10AP]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 377), S1416 [10MR]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 1517), S4404 [10JY]

——— 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), S6303 [3DE]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see S. 1933), S372 [15JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2789), S5507 [10SE]

Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (see S. 1716), S3295 [22MY]

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]

Intelligence services: enhance transparency for certain surveillance programs authorized by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see S. 1452), S133 [8JA]

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

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

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]

Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 2598), S4454 [14JY]

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

Medicaid: extend application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services for women, children, and families (see S. 2694), S5565 [11SE]

Medicare: increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see S. 709), S3939 [24JN]

——— protect relative to reconciliation involving changes to the program and prevent eligibility age increase, privatization, and conversion to a voucher system (see S. 2087), S1365 [6MR] (see S. 2491), S3864 [19JN]

——— provide for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) (see S. 2689), S5134 [30JY]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]

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

National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 449), S3075 [15MY]

National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 443), S2953 [13MY]

Navy: tribute to Sailors of the U.S. Submarine Force upon completion of 4000 ballistic missile submarine deterrent patrols (see S. Res. 572), S5784 [18SE]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 2844), S5698 [17SE]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S4662 [21JY]

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]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S3898 [23JN]

NOAA: develop information platform to integrate coastal data, decision-support tools, training, and best practices, and coordinate collection of geospatial data to inform and improve management of coastal region (see S. 2890), S5783 [18SE]

Office of the Special Advocate: establish (see S. 1467), S69 [7JA]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S5136 [30JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employees’ dependents access to tax credits if the cost of family coverage through the employer is greater than a certain percentage of household income (see S. 2434), S3474 [5JN]

——— delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1330), S5136 [30JY]

——— enhance access for independent agents and brokers to information regarding marketplace enrollment (see S. 2175), S1818 [27MR]

——— provide greater flexibility in offering health insurance coverage across State lines (see S. 2174), S5629 [16SE]

——— revise reporting requirements to preserve the privacy of individuals (see S. 2176), S1818 [27MR]

Pharmaceuticals: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (see S. 2549), S4706 [22JY]

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

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]

Power resources: improve propane supply and pricing information, coordinate response to shortages, and study need for regional propane reserves (see S. 2762), S6302 [3DE]

Privacy: improve privacy of electronic communications (see S. 607), S1366 [6MR]

SBA: reauthorize women’s business center program (see S. 2693), S5134 [30JY]

SEC: extend statute of limitations for certain securities law violations (see S. 2868), S5782 [18SE]

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. (see S. 2094), S2615 [1MY]

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

SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see S. 2305), S3075 [15MY]

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]

——— establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal (see S. Con. Res. 32), S3686 [16JN]

Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see S. 489), S948 [12FE]

——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see S. 1839), S2380 [10AP]

——— recreational performance outerwear (see S. 2838), S5697 [17SE]

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), S5218 [31JY]

——— deny tax deductions for corporate regulatory violations (see S. 1654), S655 [30JA]

——— exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income (see S. 2355, 2377), S3297 [22MY] (see S. 2912), S5783 [18SE]

——— expand and modify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see S. 2069), S1233 [27FE]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 501), S2875 [8MY]

——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see S. 2021), S1049 [25FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 862), S1175 [26FE]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 2562), S4154 [26JN] (see S. 2569), S4271 [8JY]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 506), S3424 [4JN]

——— reduce tax on beer (see S. 958), S1316 [5MR]

Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP]

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: support (see S. Res. 522), S5053 [29JY]

Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (see S. Res. 520), S5052 [29JY]

——— 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: prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status or history of unemployment (see S. 1972), S599 [29JA]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1982), S765 [4FE]

VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5787 [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), S5699 [17SE]

Wolfeboro, NH: anniversary of Wright Museum of WWII History (see S. Res. 501), S4454 [14JY]

Women: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see S. 1942), S439 [16JA]

——— combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2307), S2875 [8MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S1175 [26FE]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 597), S6540 [10DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 447), S3940 [24JN]

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), S2719 [6MY]

——— provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see S. 2507), S4155 [26JN]

——— 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

Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 2971), S6302 [3DE]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see S. 2074), S1233 [27FE] (see S. 2262), S2424 [28AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2201), S2095 [2AP]

Dept. of Education: increase students’ and borrowers’ access to student loan information within the National Student Loan Data System and encourage improved outreach and communication with borrowers (see S. 2107), S1519 [11MR]

Dept. of Energy: permit exemptions from regulations pertaining to certain external power supplies (see S. 2791), S5507 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see S. 2529), S4003 [25JN]

Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 2302), S2796 [7MY]

——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 2624), S4620 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: reauthorize the State Small Business Credit Initiative (see S. 2285), S2614 [1MY]

Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (see S. 2063), S1233 [27FE]

——— prohibit funding to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see S. 2078), S1315 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require employment of at least three decision review officers at each regional office (see S. 2296), S2796 [7MY]

——— require GAO audits of facilities on veterans’ access to health care, improve wait times for medical appointments, and prohibit payment of bonuses to certain executives (see S. 2423), S3367 [3JN]

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

Ibrahim Ishag, Meriam Yahia: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 376), S1366 [6MR]

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]

Medicare: distribute additional information to beneficiaries to prevent health care fraud (see S. 1944), S439 [16JA]

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. 478), S3811 [18JN] (see S. Res. 500), S4404 [10JY]

National parks and recreation areas: provide a lifetime America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass to any veteran with a service-connected disability (see S. 2298), S2796 [7MY]

NSF: support afterschool science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs (see S. 2543), S4153 [26JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish board of directors and chief executive officer to oversee Federal exchange and State exchanges and to provide health insurance oversight (see S. 2749), S5217 [31JY]

Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S2718 [6MY]

SBA: increase access to capital for veteran entrepreneurs to help create jobs (see S. 2143), S1652 [13MR]

——— provide authority for sole source contracts for certain small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 2481), S3719 [17JN]

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

Taxation: enhance the dependent care credit to make child care more affordable (see S. 2565), S4271 [8JY]

——— provide a special change in status rule for employees who become eligible for TRICARE (see S. 1918), S325 [14JA]

Veterans: provide a payroll tax holiday for newly hired veterans (see S. 2138), S1652 [13MR]

Wani, Martin: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN]

Wani, Maya: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN]

Cloture motions

Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S812 [6FE], S846 [10FE]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S5488 [10SE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2179 [7AP], S2299 [9AP]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2763 [7MY], S2899 [12MY]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), motion to proceed, S2603 [1MY], S2690 [6MY]

Cooper, Christopher R.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1745 [26MR]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3491 [9JN], S3557 [11JN]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S360 [15JA], S424 [16JA]

Hale, David J.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6277 [3DE]

Harpool, M. Douglas: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1746 [26MR]

Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (S. 2578), motion to proceed, S4451 [14JY], S4535 [16JY]

Leitman, Matthew F.: nomination to be district judge, S1359 [6MR], S1500 [11MR]

Levy, Judith E.: nomination to be district judge, S1359 [6MR], S1500 [11MR]

McHugh, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1359 [6MR], S1376 [10MR]

McHugh, Gerald A., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1746 [26MR]

Michelson, Laurie J.: nomination to be district judge, S1360 [6MR], S1501 [11MR]

Parker, Linda V.: nomination to be district judge, S1360 [6MR], S1501 [11MR]

Smith, Edward G.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1747 [26MR]

Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1642 [13MR], S1686 [24MR]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]

Letters

Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act: George N. Copadis and Richard J. Lavers, S127 [8JA]

——— Margaret W. Hassan, Governor of New Hampshire, S127 [8JA]

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act: Calvin M. Dooley, American Chemistry Council, S2688 [6MY]

——— David M. Cote, Business Roundtable (organization), S2689 [6MY]

——— Graham Richard, Advanced Energy Economy (organization), S2689 [6MY]

——— Jim Lyon, National Wildlife Federation, S2689 [6MY]

——— Jo Ann Emerson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S2689 [6MY]

——— Kateri Callahan, Alliance To Save Energy, S2688 [6MY]

——— several business organizations, S2688 [6MY]

——— several energy efficiency and environmental organizations, S2688 [6MY]

Privilege of the floor

Dreazen, Annie, S4563 [16JY]

Tefera, Lemeneh, S4563 [16JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S722 [4FE]

American Public Works Association: anniversary of New England chapter, S2909• [12MY]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S402 [16JA]

Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations, S127 [8JA]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1200 [27FE]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 2609), S4599, S4600 [17JY]

Christmas Can Cure (organization): Military Officers Association of America New Hampshire chapter Granite State Warriors Award recipient, S436• [16JA]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2226 [8AP]

Climate: global warming, S1381, S1464 [10MR]

——— impact of global warming on winter sports and tourism, S1464 [10MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), S3923, S3924 [24JN], S4754 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), unanimous-consent request, S4753 [23JY]

Conservation of energy: encourage commercial real estate landlords and tenants to create a voluntary Tenant Star certification to encourage tenants to reduce energy consumption, S6909 [16DE]

——— facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings (H.R. 2126), S6854 [15DE]

——— facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings (H.R. 2126), unanimous-consent request, S6909 [16DE]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2764 [7MY], S2902 [12MY], S3923, S3924 [24JN], S4754 [23JY]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), unanimous-consent request, S3923 [24JN], S4753 [23JY]

——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262): motion to proceed, S2687, S2690 [6MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1342 [6MR]

——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1342 [6MR]

——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation, S1200 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3517 [10JN], S5609 [16SE]

Equal Pay Day: observance, S2226 [8AP]

FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), House amendment, S402 [16JA]

Families in Transition (organization): hosting of New Hampshire Day To End Childhood Homelessness observance, S5309• [31JY]

Gilmanton, NH: tribute to ‘‘Kick for Cancer’’ charity martial arts tournament, S2092• [2AP]

Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (S. 2578), motion to proceed, S4516 [16JY]

Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): condemn killing of James W. Foley and Steven J. Sotloff, S5363 [8SE]

Kuethe, Donna: Every Child Is Ours (organization) New England Woman of the Year award recipient, S5860• [18SE]

Lee, Joseph: New Hampshire Dept. of Education Granite State Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3603• [11JN]

Lonergan, Bill: New Hampshire Association of School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, S3603• [11JN]

Marelli’s Market (business): anniversary, S2908• [12MY]

Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, S1856 [31MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend certain payments, programs, and services (H.R. 4302), S1856 [31MR]

Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (S. 2223), motion to proceed, S2437 [29AP]

MooreMart (organization): anniversary, S4658• [21JY]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize, S722 [4FE]

Olympic Games: tribute to New Hampshire participants, S757 [4FE]

Paralympic Games: tribute to New Hampshire participants, S1515 [11MR]

Supreme Court: decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Burwell relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, S4516 [16JY]

Taxation: enhance the dependent care credit to make child care more affordable (S. 2565), S4378 [10JY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6338 [4DE]

——— extend special rule for contributions of capital gain real property made for conservation purposes, S6338 [4DE]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), motion to proceed, S4729 [23JY]

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

Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1712 [25MR]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S783 [6FE]

——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S126, S127 [8JA]

Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1200 [27FE]

Veterans Count (organization): Military Officers Association of America New Hampshire chapter Granite State Warriors Award recipient, S437• [16JA]

Votes: position on missed, S15 [6JA], S3230 [21MY]

World War II: tribute to U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps members, S67 [7JA]

Reports filed

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4487) (S. Rept. 113–196), S3863 [19JN]

Tributes

Arkell, Stephen, S2938 [13MY]

Begich, Senator, S6914 [16DE]

Cone, Robert, S1649• [13MR]

Demers, Richard L., S6348• [4DE]

Foley, James W., S5367 [8SE]

Garabrant, Brandon J., S3888 [23JN]

Gulezian, Mark G., S6348• [4DE]

Hagan, Senator, S6914 [16DE]

Harkin, Senator, S6913 [16DE]

Johanns, Senator, S6915 [16DE]

Landrieu, Senator, S6914 [16DE]

Levin, Senator, S6913 [16DE]

Marcello, Bill, S2909• [12MY]

McLaughlin, Katherine, S4214• [7JY]

McQuillen, Bob (Mac), S1485• [10MR]

Poirier, David, S1690• [24MR]

Pryor, Senator, S6914 [16DE]

Rockefeller, Senator, S6338 [4DE], S6913 [16DE]

Savage, Stephen, S4002• [25JN]

Udall, Senator Mark, S6914 [16DE]

Vasselian, Daniel, S131 [8JA]

Wright, Richard E., S5310• [31JY]