A.B.A.T.E. OF ILLINOIS, INC.
Remarks in House
Safety: tribute to efforts to promote motorcycle safety and education, H4692 [21MY]
A.B.A.T.E. OF PENNSYLVANIA (organization)
Remarks in House
Motorcycle Toy Run: anniversary, E1437 [17SE]
A.O. SMITH CORP.
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S5856 [18SE]
AARON, HENRY J.
Remarks in Senate
Social Security Advisory Board: nomination, S5354, S5365 [8SE]
——— nomination, unanimous-consent agreement, S5330 [1AU]
AARON, HENRY L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1649 [5FE]
AARP (organization)
Letters
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, H8319 [3DE], E1737 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Magner, Sue: AARP Director’s Award for Distinguished Service recipient, E704 [7MY]
ABBOTT, JAMES W.
Remarks in House
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Coweta-Fayette EMC (company) and Habersham EMC (company) employees for efforts to provide access to electricity for families in Costa Rica, H9049 [11DE]
ABBOTT, MARY C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1354 [8SE]
ABBVIE INC.
Remarks in House
North Chicago, IL: tribute to Week of Possibilites volunteer service initiative, E1152 [14JY]
Remarks in Senate
Taxation: provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce, S4688 [22JY]
ABC, INC.
Remarks in House
News media: allegations of media bias, E484 [1AP]
ABDALLA, LOREN D. (DUKE)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6784 [12DE]
ABEDINI, SAEED
Remarks in House
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs, H8019 [17NO]
Remarks in Senate
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities, S3961 [25JN]
——— call for release of Saeed Abedini and others detained due to their religious beliefs, S743 [4FE]
ABI-NAJM, TANIOS AND MARIE
Remarks in House
Lebanese Taverna (business): anniversary, E1129 [9JY]
ABORTION
Amendments
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]
Articles and editorials
Baby Boy Born After Being Spared From Abortion Following Miraculous Intervention, E1143 [11JY]
Democrats on Hobby Lobby—‘‘Misspeaks’’ ‘‘Opinion’’ and Overheated Rhetoric, S4525 [16JY]
Hobby Lobby Decision and Its Distortions, S4526 [16JY]
Bills and resolutions
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 3932), H1430 [27JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 4396), H2913 [3AP]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3953), H1480 [28JA]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S2718 [6MY] (see H.R. 4578), H3446 [6MY]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 4362), H2801 [1AP]
Women: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5551), H7882 [18SE]
Lists
Organizations opposed to H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, H1468 [28JA]
Motions
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1470 [28JA]
Remarks in House
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H1704 [10FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H241, H457, H460 [15JA], H1433, H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1443, H1459–H1472 [28JA], H5357 [12JN], H7629 [17SE], H7873 [18SE], E135, E139, E143 [29JA], E153 [3FE], E162 [4FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H1470, H1471 [28JA]
California: decision by Dept. of Managed Health Care to require health insurance plans to treat maternity care and legal abortion neutrally, H8228 [2DE]
Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, H190 [14JA], H240, H242, H452, H453, H454–H460, H467 [15JA], H1229 [16JA]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 1091), E74 [15JA]
Dept. of Justice: add incest to exceptions to prohibition on funding for abortions, H4952 [29MY]
District of Columbia: prohibition on use of local funding to cover abortions for low-income women, H158–H160 [10JA], H6046 [10JY], H6125 [11JY], H6179 [14JY], H9285 [11DE]
Gosnell, Kermit: trial of women’s health clinic doctor for murder and violation of State law forbidding late term abortions, H467 [15JA], H3952 [8MY]
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H241 [15JA], H5403 [18JN], E74 [15JA]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H1704 [10FE]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 940), E74 [15JA]
Insurance: protect medical privacy of all women, including victims of rape or incest, relative to her choice of or use of comprehensive health insurance coverage, H1470, H1471 [28JA]
March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H236 [15JA], E73 [15JA]
National Sanctity of Human Life Day: observance, H236 [15JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H4823 [22MY]
——— impact of fines on for-profit corporations for not fulfilling health insurance coverage requirements to offer contraceptives, H2638–H2641 [25MR]
——— prohibit coverage for abortion under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program except under certain circumstances, H6045 [10JY]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges, H7629 [17SE]
Pelosi, Representative: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., Margaret Sanger Award recipient, H2734 [27MR]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H2810 [2AP]
Right to Life of Central Kentucky (organization): tribute, E283 [28FE]
Sanger, Margaret: personal beliefs and views on birth control, H2734 [27MR]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H240, H241, H242, H453, H454–H460, H467 [15JA], E73, E74 [15JA], E151 [3FE]
——— 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, H5862 [8JY], H6238–H6240 [15JY], H6312 [16JY], H6356, H6359–H6361 [17JY]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374 [13MR], H2592, H2600–H2609 [24MR], H2615, H2619, H2620, H2636–H2642 [25MR], H2658, H2684 [26MR], H2735 [27MR], E399 [14MR]
Women: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), H1442 [28JA]
Remarks in Senate
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), S502, S503 [28JA]
Health: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), S2935–S2938, S2941 [13MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), unanimous-consent request, S2935 [13MY]
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, S4205, S4212 [7JY], S4388 [10JY], S4451 [14JY], S4461–S4468, S4474–S4476, S4481–S4483, S4489–S4491, S4495 [15JY], S4516, S4519–S4529, S4531, S4533–S4535, S4537 [16JY], S5401 [9SE], S5493 [10SE]
——— decision in McCullen v. Coakley relative to requiring a buffer zone at Massachusetts health care facilities providing abortion services, S4118 [26JN]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, S1646 [13MR], S1707–S1711 [25MR]
Women: access to family planning and reproductive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S1503 [11MR]
——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), S502–S504 [28JA], S2935–S2938 [13MY]
——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), unanimous-consent request, S2935 [13MY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 113–334), H1430 [27JA]
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 113–332), H1252 [23JA]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]
Texts of
H. Res. 465, consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act and conference report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, H1443 [28JA]
H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, H1459 [28JA]
ABOUTALEBI, HAMID
Remarks in House
Iran: condemn appointment of Hamid Aboutalebi as U.N. ambassador, H3044–H3047 [8AP]
Remarks in Senate
Iran: condemn appointment of Hamid Aboutalebi as U.N. ambassador, S2085 [2AP], S2180, S2181 [7AP]
ABRAMS, LESLIE J.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5901 [12NO], S6014 [17NO]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5901 [12NO], S6013 [17NO], S6074 [18NO]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3863 [19JN]
ABRAMSON, HYMIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E354 [11MR]
ABSHIRE, DAVID M.
Articles and editorials
David M. Abshire, Who Helped Reagan Through Iran-Contra Scandal, Dies at 88, E1569 [13NO]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1569 [13NO]
ABU KHDEIR, MOHAMMED
Bills and resolutions
Israel: condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6106 [10JY]
ABU-JAMAL, MUMIA
Letters
Suitability of Debo P. Adegbile to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division relative to actions as NAACP Legal Defense Fund director of litigation in representing Mumia Abu-Jamal: Maureen Faulkner, S1268 [4MR]
Remarks in Senate
Adegbile, Debo P.: suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division relative to actions as NAACP Legal Defense Fund director of litigation in representing Mumia Abu-Jamal, S918 [12FE], S1262–S1264, S1267, S1270–S1272 [4MR], S1285, S1288–S1295, S1305 [5MR]
ACADEMICA CORP.
Articles and editorials
South Miami-Based Charter School Management Company Under Federal Scrutiny, H4030 [9MY]
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
Remarks in Senate
National Model Aviation Day: observance, S5858 [18SE]
ACCELERATING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2658), S4903 [24JY]
Lists
Organizations supporting S. 2658, provisions, S4907 [24JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5580), H8043 [18NO]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2658), S4906 [24JY]
ACCELERATING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TO ADVANCE INNOVATION FOR THE NATION (ATTAIN) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2129), S1652 [13MR]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2129), S1656 [13MR]
ACCESS TO CAPITAL, ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2487), S3811 [18JN]
ACCESS TO CONTRACEPTION FOR WOMEN SERVICEMEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY]
ACCESS TO HEARING HEALTHCARE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4035), H1769 [11FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4035), E213 [14FE]
ACCESS TO INPATIENT REHABILITATION THERAPY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4755), H5401 [18JN]
ACCESS TUCSON (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1498 [19SE]
ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2887), S5782 [18SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2887), S5790 [18SE]
Texts of
S. 2887, provisions, S5790–S5792 [18SE]
ACCOUNTABILITY IN DEFERRED PROSECUTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4540), H3407 [1MY]
ACCOUNTABILITY IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4620), H4015 [8MY]
ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH ELECTRONIC VERIFICATION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 202): unanimous-consent request, S4129 [26JN]
ACHIEVE, INC.
Addresses
Common Core State Standards Education Initiative: Ethan Young, E102 [17JA], E111 [23JA]
ACHIEVE HUMAN SERVICES (organization)
Remarks in House
AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1804 [12DE]
ACHIEVING A BETTER LIFE EXPERIENCE (ABLE) ACT
Analyses
Provisions (H.R. 647), H8321 [3DE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 647): consideration (see H. Res. 766), H8272 [2DE]
Letters
Provisions: Aaron Schuler, H8283 [3DE]
——— Jamie Christensen, H8283 [3DE]
——— Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), H8319 [3DE], E1737 [4DE]
——— Roxane Romanick, H8283 [3DE]
——— Schwengler family, H8283 [3DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 647), H7051 [30JY], H8230, H8262 [2DE], H8282, H8285, H8312–H8322 [3DE], H8368, H8655 [4DE], E1737 [4DE], E1783 [10DE], E1824 [12DE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 766), H8305–H8310 [3DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 313), S1226 [27FE], S2090 [2AP]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 647, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 766) (H. Rept. 113–643), H8272 [2DE]
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 647) (H. Rept. 113–614), H7937 [12NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 766, consideration of H.R. 647, provisions, H8305 [3DE]
H.R. 647, provisions, H8312–H8317 [3DE]
ACHIEVING LESS EXCESS IN REGULATION AND REQUIRING TRANSPARENCY (ALERRT) ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2804), H1979, H1989, H1990, H1992, H1993, H1995 [26FE], H2014, H2016, H2017, H2018, H2020 [27FE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 487), H1958 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 2804): consideration (see H. Res. 487), H1937 [25FE]
Letters
Provisions: David Levin and Frank Knapp, American Sustainable Business Council, H1994 [26FE]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2804), H2025 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt promulgation of rules from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1974 [26FE], H2016, H2017 [27FE], E271 [27FE]
Employment: exempt regulations resulting in net job creation and whose benefits exceeds its cost from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2018 [27FE]
Enact (H.R. 2804), H1950, H1971–H1995 [26FE], H2014–H2027 [27FE], H2429 [13MR], H7111, H7113 [30JY], E271 [27FE], E361 [12MR]
——— consideration (H. Res. 487), H1950–H1960 [26FE]
——— corrections in engrossment, H2028 [27FE]
——— motion to recommit, H2025, H2026 [27FE]
Federal agencies and departments: exempt regulations recommended by an inspector general from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2020 [27FE]
——— prevent delay of any regulation that saves tax dollars, helps small businesses and veterans, prevents discrimination, or protects consumers, H2025, H2026 [27FE]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, H1974 [26FE]
——— require regulations with negative impact on jobs and wages be subject to heightened review and additional transparency requirements as well as statement from agency head acknowledging such impact, H1975, H1991, H1992 [26FE]
Food: exempt food safety, including infant formula, regulations from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1974 [26FE]
Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities, H1973, H1974 [26FE]
——— impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H1974 [26FE]
OMB: ensure Federal agencies continue to annually publish a list of regulations to be reviewed, H1995 [26FE]
——— include in the initial regulatory flexibility analyses requirements an analysis of any impairment of the ability of small entities to access credit, H1993–H1995 [26FE]
——— require Federal agencies to identify in any Notice of Rulemaking the achievable objective of the proposed rule and the metrics to be used, H1992, H1993 [26FE]
——— strike six-month moratorium on finalizing rules and regulations, H1989 [26FE]
OSHA: exempt regulation to prevent combustible dust explosions and fires from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1973 [26FE], H2019 [27FE]
Pollution: exempt air quality and water quality regulations from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2015 [27FE]
Regulatory Improvement Commission: establish, H1990 [26FE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2804, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 487) (H. Rept. 113–361), H1937 [25FE]
Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2804) (H. Rept. 113–354), H1936 [25FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 487, consideration of H.R. 2804, provisions, H1950 [26FE]
H.R. 2804, provisions, H1979–H1988 [26FE]
ACKERMAN, ANDREW
Articles and editorials
Barney Frank Criticizes Planned Rollback of Namesake Financial Law, H9068 [11DE]
ACKROYD, IAN
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E403 [18MR]
ACOSTA, JOSE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1355 [8SE]
ACQUAFRESCA, STEVE
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act, E407, E408 [21MR]
ACREE, ROBERT B.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E679 [6MY]
ACTION IN COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE (ACTS) (organization)
Remarks in House
Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy Service (SAVAS): anniversary, E1036 [20JN]
ACTUATED MEDICAL, INC.
Remarks in House
SBA: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, H5508 [19JN]
ADAM WALSH CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY ACT see Child Protection and Safety Act
ADAMS, ALMA S. (a Representative from North Carolina)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 292), H9304 [11DE]
Letters
Election of Alma S. Adams to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H7916 [12NO]
——— Kim Strach, North Carolina Board of Elections, H7916 [12NO]
Oaths of office
House of Representatives, H7917 [12NO]
Remarks
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7918 [12NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H8287 [3DE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H7918 [12NO]
Tributes
Fudge, Representative, H8940 [10DE]
ADAMS, BILL
Remarks in House
Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association: Inventor of the Year award recipient, E639 [30AP]
ADAMS, BRENT T.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4695 [22JY]
ADAMS, BRETT
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E534 [7AP]
ADAMS, CARTER
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6690 [11DE]
ADAMS, CHARLES C., JR.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5780 [18SE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Finland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
ADAMS, CURTIS
Remarks in House
World War II: officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge, E867 [29MY]
ADAMS, FLOYD, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E229 [25FE]
ADAMS, GERRY
Remarks in House
Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H2365 [13MR]
ADAMS, JIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1718 [3DE]
ADAMS, JOHN (2d President of the United States)
Remarks in House relative to
Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc.: extend legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy (H.R. 3802), H6619, H6620 [22JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc., Legislative Authority To Establish a Commemorative Work in Honor of John Adams and His Legacy Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 113–504), H5823 [30JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3802, Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc., legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy extension, H6619 [22JY]
ADAMS, JOHN C
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1629 [19NO]
ADAMS, MARCUS
Articles and editorials
Quick Decision Leads to Iraq, S5122 [30JY]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5122 [30JY]
ADAMS, NOBLE W.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E900 [2JN]
ADAMS, NY
Remarks in House
Weather: tribute to residents, businesses, first responders, and emergency service organizations for assistance rendered to stranded motorists during major snowstorm, E105 [17JA]
ADAMS, PATRICK
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Treasury: require Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to abide by administrative judge decision in litigation against T Bank, N.A., H6181 [14JY]
ADAMS, SHAFTON T.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1089 [26JN]
ADAMS, WILLIAM D.
Remarks in Senate
National Endowment for the Humanities: nomination to be Chairperson, S4297 [9JY]
——— nomination to be Chairperson, unanimous-consent agreement, S4284 [8JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be National Endowment for the Humanities Chairperson: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S4003 [25JN]
ADAMS COUNTY, OH
Remarks in House
Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition: Ohio Dept. of Health Healthy Ohio Healthy Community GOLD award recipient, E713 [8MY]
ADAMS COUNTY HEALTH & WELLNESS COALITION
Remarks in House
Ohio Dept. of Health: Healthy Ohio Healthy Community GOLD award recipient, E713 [8MY]
ADAMS MANUFACTURING (business)
Remarks in House
Adams, Bill: Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association Inventor of the Year award recipient, E639 [30AP]
ADAMS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, INC.
Remarks in House
Adams, John: extend legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy (H.R. 3802), H6619, H6620 [22JY]
Reports filed
Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc., Legislative Authority To Establish a Commemorative Work in Honor of John Adams and His Legacy Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3802) (H. Rept. 113–504), H5823 [30JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3802, Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc., legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy extension, H6619 [22JY]
ADDE, HELMA
Addresses
History of Syriac Orthodox Church and Call To Protect Religious Minorities From Persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1577 [14NO]
ADDING EBOLA TO THE FDA PRIORITY REVIEW VOUCHER PROGRAM ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2917), S5918 [12NO] (see H.R. 5729), H8071 [18NO]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 2917), H8344 [3DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2917), S6271 [2DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2917), S6148 [19NO]
Texts of
S. 2917, provisions, S6271 [2DE], H8344 [3DE]
ADDISON, STEPHANIE
Statements
Tribute to Kent Hance, H3131 [9AP]
ADEGBILE, DEBO P.
Cloture motions
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S1223 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Letters
Suitability of Debo P. Adegbile to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division relative to actions as NAACP Legal Defense Fund director of litigation in representing Mumia Abu-Jamal: Maureen Faulkner, S1268 [4MR]
Lists
Individuals and organizations supporting nomination of Debo P. Adegbile to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S1292 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S918 [12FE], S1223 [27FE], S1262–S1264, S1267, S1270–S1272, S1283 [4MR], S1285, S1288–S1295, S1305, S1306 [5MR]
——— suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division relative to actions as NAACP Legal Defense Fund director of litigation in representing Mumia Abu-Jamal, S918 [12FE], S1262–S1264, S1267, S1270–S1272 [4MR], S1285, S1288–S1295, S1305 [5MR]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S821 [6FE]
ADEL, IA
Remarks in House
Kuder, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E793 [21MY]
ADENT, JOHN
Remarks in House
Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame: inductee, E350 [11MR]
ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: authorize use against international terrorism (see H.R. 5415), H7434 [10SE]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H.J. Res. 123), H7389 [9SE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 5185), H8868 [8DE]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H7128 [30JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4058 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5250 [10JN]
Eastern European countries: express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans (see H. Res. 609), H5064 [30MY]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H1773 [11FE]
Endangered Species Act: publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see H.R. 4319), H7242 [1AU]
EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see H.R. 4012), H7939 [12NO]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H7455 [11SE]
Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 3179), H3199 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H1432 [27JA]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H6400 [17JY]
Federal aid programs: constitutional amendment to control entitlement spending (see H.J. Res. 126), H7887 [18SE]
Financial institutions: specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H3293 [29AP]
Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 640), H6860 [25JY]
Homeless: modernize formula and terms for allocations to prevent homelessness for individuals living with HIV or AIDS (see H.R. 5640), H7886 [18SE]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5143), H6398 [17JY]
Iraq: call for urgent international intervention on behalf of Iraqi civilians facing dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution in Nineveh Plain region (see H. Con. Res. 110), H7129 [30JY]
——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 683), H7242 [1AU]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6108 [10JY]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1515 [31JA]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H7529 [15SE]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H5877 [8JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4834 [23MY]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H4685 [20MY]
Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see H. Res. 562), H3941 [7MY]
National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 538), H2914 [3AP]
National Day of Prayer: observance (see H. Res. 547), H3057 [8AP]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4061 [9MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2098 [28FE]
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 H. Res. 573), H4477 [19MY]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H6978 [28JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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 H.R. 3811), H19 [7JA]
Power resources: free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources to create jobs and generate economic growth by removing statutory and administrative barriers (see H.R. 4286), H4910 [28MY]
Public welfare programs: prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 4137), H7619 [16SE]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7389 [9SE]
——— ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H4910 [28MY]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H3242 [28AP]
Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H5249 [10JN]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H2098 [28FE]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H4060 [9MY]
Terrorism: restrict travel to certain countries where terrorist organizations are active to participate in armed conflict or provide support to entities engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 4223), H7893 [18SE]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 4653), H4476 [19MY]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H224 [14JA]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6400 [17JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 4800), H5072 [5JN]
Television: provide for greater access to in-State television broadcast programming (see H.R. 4635), H4058 [9MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5072 [5JN]
Television: provide for greater access to in-State television broadcast programming (H.R. 4635), H4060 [9MY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1469• [28JA]
African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) (organization): anniversary, E1771• [10DE]
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and poultry products, H5282 [11JN]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H441 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5265, H5282, H5285, H5286, H5287, H5288, H5289, H5290, H5291, H5297, H5298, H5306, H5307 [11JN]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H441 [15JA]
Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E142• [29JA]
CFTC: information technology funding, H5306, H5307 [11JN]
Congressional Research Service: anniversary, E1173• [16JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service eradication of specialty crop pests funding, H5289 [11JN]
——— establish waiver process for school districts that find new school nutrition standards too expensive, H5285, H5286 [11JN]
——— Farm Service Agency Emergency Conservation Program funding, H5298 [11JN]
——— Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H5297 [11JN]
——— Office of Inspector General funding through reductions in Office of Chief Financial Officer funding, H5290 [11JN]
——— Office of Inspector General meat safety investigation funding, H5288 [11JN]
——— Office of the General Counsel funding, H5291 [11JN]
——— State grants to purchase equipment for school breakfast program funding, H5287 [11JN]
——— under secretaries and assistant secretary office account funding, H5290 [11JN]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), Senate amendments, H441 [15JA]
Fyffe, AL: tribute to Fyffe High School football team, E1848• [16DE]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), H7227 [1AU]
LSC: funding, H4962 [29MY]
NSF: funding, H4960 [29MY]
Red Bay, AL: tribute to hosting of Smithsonian Institution Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit ‘‘The Way We Worked’’, E402• [18MR]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4960, H4962 [29MY]
Votes: position on missed, E213• [14FE], E700• [7MY]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1713 [10FE], H3444 [6MY], H5873 [8JY], H8212 [1DE], H8272 [2DE], H8364 [3DE], H8667 [4DE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to U.S. delegation, S4301 [9JY]
Reports filed
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4800) (H. Rept. 113–468), H5072 [5JN]
Tables
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5268–H5280 [11JN]
Tributes
Kitchings, Atley A. and Betty Jane Langley, E1853• [16DE]
McDonald, Albert C., E1263• [29JY]
ADJUNCT FACULTY LOAN FAIRNESS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2712), S5135 [30JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2712), S5145 [30JY]
Texts of
S. 2712, provisions, S5145 [30JY]
ADKINS, BENNIE G.
Remarks in House
Medal of Honor: recipient, E1364 [9SE]
ADKINS, SHERRY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3065 [15MY]
ADKINSON, VINSON B., III (TRINITY)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4697 [22JY]
ADLER, ENID
Remarks in House
Tribute, E867 [29MY]
ADLER, ROBERT S.
Cloture motions
CPSC: nomination, S6187 [20NO], S6242 [2DE]
Remarks in Senate
CPSC: nomination, S6187 [20NO], S6243 [2DE]
Reports filed
Nomination to the CPSC: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4502 [15JY]
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF THE U.S.
Bills and resolutions
Equal Access to Justice Act: require Federal agencies to report payments made due to court cases to which the U.S. is a party and the Administrative Conference of the U.S. to compile and publish such data (see S. 2770), S5218 [31JY]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1827 [12DE]
Equal Access to Justice Act: require Federal agencies to report payments made due to court cases to which the U.S. is a party and the Administrative Conference of the U.S. to compile and publish such data (H.R. 2919), H3430–H3433 [6MY]
Reports filed
Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2919) (H. Rept. 113–434), H3445 [6MY]
Texts of
H.R. 2919, Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act, H3430 [6MY]
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT
Remarks in House
Federal agencies and departments: exempt regulations recommended by an inspector general from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2020 [27FE]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, H1974 [26FE]
Remarks in Senate
Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (S. 1029), S408 [16JA]
ADOBE SERVICES (nonprofit organization)
Remarks in House
National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week: observance, E1658 [20NO]
ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations
ADRIAN, MI
Remarks in Senate
Adrian College: tribute to new student loan repayment program, S3419 [4JN]
ADRIAN COLLEGE
Remarks in Senate
Studen loans: tribute to new repayment program, S3419 [4JN]
ADVANCED COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 3136), H6690, H6691, H6693, H6694, H6695, H6696, H6697, H6698, H6699 [23JY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 677), H6679 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 3136): consideration (see H. Res. 677), H6654 [22JY]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 3136), H6700 [23JY]
Remarks in House
Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education, H6674 [23JY]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans, H6675, H6688, H6700, H6701 [23JY]
——— allow entities with dual-enrollment programs with high schools to participate in a demonstration program for competency-based education, H6697 [23JY]
——— allow participating eligible entities in the demonstration program for competency-based education to expand an approved project beyond the student maximum, H6693 [23JY]
——— allow participating entities in the demonstration program for competency-based education to report number and percentage of students finding employment relating to their program or course of study, H6695, H6696 [23JY]
——— clarify that eligible entities that have been selected to participate in the demonstration program for competency-based education may submit amendments to their approved applications, H6691 [23JY]
——— conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions and institutions in rural areas to provide information on applying for demonstration program for competency-based education, H6689–H6693 [23JY]
——— create Regulatory Reform Task Force to make recommendations to reduce unnecessary higher education regulations, H6698, H6699 [23JY]
——— increase the maximum number of eligible entities participating in the demonstration program for competency-based education, H6694 [23JY]
——— periodically assess the usability of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) relative to the needs of limited English proficient students, H6697 [23JY]
——— require participating entities in the demonstration program for competency-based education to alert students when sale of personally-identifiable information may happen, H6696 [23JY]
——— require participating entities in the demonstration program for competency-based education to show how they are addressing the needs of veterans and Armed Forces members, H6693, H6694 [23JY]
——— study feasibility, advantages, and disadvantages of using individual tax returns as the primary form of application for student aid, H6699 [23JY]
Enact (H.R. 3136), H6379 [17JY], H6634 [22JY], H6686–H6702 [23JY], H6769 [24JY], E1228, E1231 [24JY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 677), H6672–H6679 [23JY]
——— motion to recommit, H6700, H6701 [23JY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 3136, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 677) (H. Rept. 113–546), H6654 [22JY]
Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3136) (H. Rept. 113–529), H6397 [17JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 677, consideration of H.R. 3136, provisions, H6672 [23JY]
H.R. 3136, provisions, H6690 [23JY]
ADVANCED ENERGY ECONOMY (organization)
Letters
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S2689 [6MY]
ADVANCING CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4901), H5556 [19JN]
ADVERTISING
Amendments
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (S. Res. 289), S832, S834 [6FE]
Articles and editorials
Koch Brothers’ Ads Shameful, S1160 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H2432 [13MR]
——— provide justice for victims of trafficking, stop exploitation through trafficking, and provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see S. 2564), S4224 [7JY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H2255 [6MR]
——— ensure motor vehicle crash avoidance information is provided alongside of crashworthiness information where such information is made available to the public (see H.R. 4340), H2744 [27MR]
——— increase maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relative to advertising of the costs of air transportation (see S. 2290), S2647 [5MY]
Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse (see S. 2504), S3863 [19JN]
——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see H.R. 4975), H5768 [25JN]
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]
——— prohibit use of appropriated funds to provide technical assistance to nongovernmental entities for production of motion pictures, television shows, and other audiovisual programs (see H.R. 4072), H1880 [21FE]
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] (see H.R. 4711), H4784 [21MY]
——— prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to children (see H.R. 5093), H6214 [14JY]
——— prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (see S. 2047), S1174 [26FE] (see H.R. 4325), H2743 [27MR] (see H.R. 5010), H5818 [26JN]
——— report on the impact of the use of altered images of individuals in advertising and other promotional media for commercial products (see H.R. 4341), H2744 [27MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3953), H1480 [28JA]
Political campaigns: disclose third-party communications made for or against a candidate and identifying information in Internet communications and apply disclosure requirements to prerecorded telephone calls (see H.R. 4529), H3363 [30AP]
——— 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]
Senate: repeal certain requirements relative to newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts (see S. 2197), S1923 [1AP]
Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see S. 2342), S3074 [15MY]
Telephones: criminalize the knowing use of commercial robocalls without prior express written consent of the recipient (see S. 1959), S486 [27JA]
——— improve enforcement of prohibitions on robocalls, including fraudulent robocalls (see S. 3010), S6788 [12DE]
Letters
Online advertising that contributes to human trafficking: Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Blackburn, H4517 [20MY]
——— Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Nadler, H4518 [20MY]
Transparent Airfares Act: Charlie Leocha, Travelers United, Inc., E1318 [1AU]
——— James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H6867 [28JY]
——— several organizations, H6866 [28JY], E1318 [1AU]
——— Susan Grant, Consumer Federation of America, E1318 [1AU]
Press releases
Maloney and Nadler Call on Village Voice Media To Shut Down Website Frequented by Sex Traffickers, H4518 [20MY]
Representatives Maloney and Blackburn Join Efforts To Address Online Promotion of Human Trafficking, H4518 [20MY]
Remarks in House
Americans for Prosperity (organization): analysis of advertising campaign in opposition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H2154 [5MR]
Art Everywhere US (consortium): national outdoor art campaign using advertising media to showcase works of certain African-American artists, E1245 [28JY]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (H.R. 4225), H4486, H4515–H4522, H4531 [20MY], H4692 [21MY], H6664 [23JY], E833 [23MY]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H6084 [10JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 3527), H36–H39 [8JA]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (H.R. 4156), H6866–H6868 [28JY], E1318 [1AU]
Federal agencies and departments: include language in certain educational and advertising materials indicating that such materials are produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense (H.R. 3308), H1947–H1950 [26FE]
FTC: report on the impact of the use of altered images of individuals in advertising and other promotional media for commercial products (H.R. 4341), H3251 [29AP]
——— study link between eating disorders and unrealistic body images depicted in advertising, H2152 [5MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges, H7629 [17SE]
Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Polaris Project, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., and Cindy McCain for donating billboard space to raise public awareness on human trafficking, H242 [15JA]
Remarks in Senate
Americans for Prosperity (organization): analysis of advertising campaign in opposition to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S1160 [26FE], S1257 [4MR], S1759 [26MR], S2409 [28AP]
Crime: provide justice for victims of trafficking, stop exploitation through trafficking, and provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (S. 2564), S4294 [9JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 3527), S333 [14JA]
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act: anniversary, S4139 [26JN]
FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products aimed at attracting minors, S4139 [26JN]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (S. Res. 289), S834 [6FE]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, S610 [30JA], S2583, S2601 [1MY]
——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (H.R. 148), S2072 [2AP]
——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 2516), S3941 [24JN], S5352, S5361 [8SE]
——— reform financing of Senate elections (S. 2023), S949–S951 [12FE], S2072 [2AP]
Senate: repeal certain requirements relative to newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts (S. 2197), S2887 [8MY]
Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S2582, S2601 [1MY], S2842 [8MY], S3214 [21MY], S4892 [24JY], S5351, S5357, S5360 [8SE], S5393, S5397, S5407, S5419 [9SE], S5495, S5501 [10SE]
Reports filed
Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 429), S6388 [8DE]
——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 429) (S. Rept. 113–319), S6788 [12DE]
Poison Center Network Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 113–321), H19 [7JA]
Pushing the Envelope—Publishers Clearing House in the New Era of Direct Marketing: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Rept. 113–153), S2424 [28AP]
Repeal Certain Requirements Relative to Newspaper Advertising of Senate Stationery Contracts: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. 2197), S2378 [10AP]
Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4225) (H. Rept. 113–451), H4433 [15MY]
Taxpayer Transparency Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3308) (H. Rept. 113–358), H1936 [25FE]
Transparent Airfares Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4156) (H. Rept. 113–554), H6813 [24JY]
Texts of
H.R. 3308, Taxpayer Transparency Act, H1947 [26FE]
H.R. 3527, Poison Center Network Act, H36 [8JA]
H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfares Act, H6866 [28JY]
H.R. 4225, Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act, H4515 [20MY]
S. 2023, Fair Elections Now Act, S951–S957 [12FE]
S. 2197, repeal certain requirements relative to newspaper advertising of Senate stationery contracts, S2887 [8MY]
S. Res. 289, discourage ambush marketing relative to Olympic Games by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships, S834 [6FE]
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Appointments
Members, S5957 [12NO]
ADVOCATES FOR HIGHWAY AND AUTO SAFETY (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E791 [20MY]
AEROJET ROCKETDYNE (company)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1039 [20JN]
AERONAUTICS see Aviation
AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Remarks in Senate
Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team for participation in the Team America Rocketry Challenge, S3231 [21MY]
AFFIRMATIONS (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E535 [7AP]
AFFORDABLE COLLEGE TEXTBOOK ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3538), H6673 [23JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1704), S2776 [7MY]
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCE (publication)
Remarks in House
Goldstein, Richard: Affordable Housing Finance (publication) Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E1684 [2DE]
AFGHAN ALLIES PROTECTION EXTENSION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2302), S2796 [7MY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4594), H6219 [15JY]
AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF
Addresses
State of the Union: President Obama, S521–S526 [28JA], H1473–H1478 [28JA]
Announcements
Moment of silence to honor U.S. troops killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, H1527 [3FE], H2670 [26MR], H4715 [21MY], H7086 [30JY], H8968 [10DE]
Articles and editorials
Afghan Turnout Is High as Voters Defy the Taliban, S2291 [8AP]
Al-Qaeda Leader Abd Al-Baset Azzouz, Accused of Participation in Benghazi Attack, Reportedly Awaiting Trial in US, E1825 [12DE]
CNN Poll—Afghanistan War Arguably Most Unpopular in U.S. History, H4702 [21MY]
Commended for Courage—Guard Unit, Combat Medic Honored for Actions in Afghanistan, S288 [13JA]
Congress Ducks Its Duty on ISIS Vote, H8377 [4DE]
Joins Guard for Work, Sent to Afghanistan, S4757 [23JY]
New War’s Rising Cost, H8376 [4DE]
Obama Widens Post-2014 Combat Role for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, H8370, H8376 [4DE]
Quick Decision Leads to Iraq, S5122 [30JY]
Rivas Serves Two Tours to the Middle East, S5294 [31JY]
Soldier Finds Lifeline in Letter Exchange With Vermont Author, S1576 [12MR]
Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Held in Jordan as U.S. Investigates Possible Benghazi Link, E1825 [12DE]
Training ‘Moderate Islamists’—Four More Americans Killed in Afghanistan, H7864 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: leave no member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan (see S. Res. 354), S891 [11FE]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 2302), S2796 [7MY] (see H.R. 4594), H3939 [7MY]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see S. 2624), S4620 [17JY] (see H.R. 5195), H6814 [24JY]
Elections: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (see H. Res. 591), H4784 [21MY] (see H. Res. 600), H4909 [28MY]
Foreign policy: provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan (see S. Res. 347), S821 [6FE]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H5768 [25JN]
——— condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), consideration (see H. Res. 715), H7295 [8SE]
Terrorism: 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), S948 [12FE]
Citations
Silver Star awarded to Roger D. Sparks, S4110 [26JN]
Letters
Adjust immigration status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts: several Representatives, H2328 [12MR]
Procurement of patrol boats for the Afghan National Police: Combined Security Transition Command for Afghanistan Inspector General, H5534 [19JN]
Provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7071 [30JY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7071 [30JY]
Lists
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S66 [7JA]
Veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization), S1915 [1AP]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: accelerate plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H4498 [20MY], H6387 [17JY]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H8376 [4DE], E1780 [10DE]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1941, H1947 [26FE], H5831 [8JY], H7046 [30JY]
——— require the President to provide a determination on any extension of the duration of deployment of troops in Afghanistan and a congressional vote on such determination, H4693, H4699–H4712 [21MY], H4816 [22MY], H4913 [29MY], H5408, H5410 [18JN], H5538 [19JN]
——— tribute to Air Force 442d Fighter Wing of Whiteman AFB, MO, E4 [7JA]
——— tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1531 [12NO]
——— tribute to members from North Carolina killed in military action in Afghanistan, H5831 [8JY], H7046 [30JY]
Bergdahl, Bowe R.: negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, H5316 [11JN], H5322 [12JN], H5370 [17JN], H5412 [18JN], H7308 [9SE]
Bunkers in Baghdad (organization): tribute, E846 [28MY]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, E970 [12JN], E1039 [20JN]
Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H5485 [18JN]
——— Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism funding, E1440, E1444 [17SE]
——— prohibit funding for combat operations in Afghanistan after certain date, H5538, H5539 [19JN], H5647 [24JN]
——— prohibit funding for construction projects in Afghanistan that exceed a certain amount without proper audit, inspection, and oversight by U.S. personnel, H4745 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for storage of patrol boats procured for the Afghan National Police, H5533 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to destroy equipment and ammunition in Afghanistan without it first being offered to former Soviet independent states and non-NATO allies, H5565 [20JN]
——— take full account of illegal taxes levied by the Afghan government against American companies and establish plan for reimbursement, H4675, H4676 [20MY]
——— treatment for service-connected illnesses and complications caused by exposure to open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5443, H5444 [18JN]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 4594), H6109 [11JY], H6219 [15JY], E706 [7MY]
——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H2613 [25MR]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 5195), H6749 [24JY], H7070–H7074 [30JY], H8227 [2DE]
Elections: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (H. Res. 600), H5106–H5108 [9JN], E966 [12JN]
——— support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, H11 [7JA]
Foreign aid: cease U.S. assistance, H1723 [11FE], H2613 [25MR], H2750 [1AP], H6584 [22JY], H8655 [4DE]
——— recognize waste, fraud, and abuse of U.S. resources occuring in Afghan reconstruction, H7046 [30JY]
Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H11 [7JA], H157 [10JA]
——— assess status of the war on terrorism, H5352 [12JN]
——— refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities rather than policing global crises, H5372 [17JN]
Highway Trust Fund: funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5403 [18JN]
Immigration: adjust status for immediate family of Armed Forces members who served honorably in Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts, H2328 [12MR]
K9s for Warriors (organization): tribute, H2308 [12MR]
Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals through caps on Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations account funding, H2316 [12MR], H2376 [13MR]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), H7279 [8SE], H7325–H7335 [9SE], E1362 [9SE], E1391 [11SE]
——— condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), consideration (H. Res. 715), H7307–H7314 [9SE]
——— evaluation of war in Afghanistan, H2952 [4AP]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H1932–H1935 [25FE], H3281–H3284 [29AP], H3358–H3362 [30AP], H3404 [1MY], H4817 [22MY], H5714–H5716 [24JN], H6738 [23JY], H6809–H6812 [24JY]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H5243 [10JN]
Turkey: tribute to U.S. partnership which led to apprehension of Abd al-Baset Azzouz, E1824 [12DE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H5191 [10JN]
War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H1237–H1239 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S66 [7JA]
——— tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Afghanistan, S127, S128 [8JA]
——— Vermont Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 172d Infantry Regiment, Mountain recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, S219 [9JA], S288 [13JA]
Bergdahl, Bowe R.: negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, S3388 [4JN], S3488–S3491 [9JN]
Blinken, Antony J.: suitability to be Deputy Sec. of State relative to Middle East policies, S6892–S6896 [16DE]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, S3830 [19JN]
Democracy: efforts, S1849 [31MR]
Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process and provide for recruitment of women in the Afghan National Security Forces, S5110 [30JY]
——— tribute to Combined Joint Interagency Task Force 435, S5853 [18SE]
Dept. of State: provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 5195), S5329 [1AU]
Elections: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, S2290–S2292 [8AP], S4251 [8JY], S4296 [9JY], S4385 [10JY]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1915 [1AP]
Jensen, David: Dept. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S2563 [30AP]
McKinley, Peter M.: nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, S6437 [9DE]
——— nomination to be Ambassador to Afghanistan, unanimous-consent agreement, S6434 [9DE]
Nevada: tribute to National Guard 45th Detachment of the Operational Support Airlift Agency, DET 45 OSAA, S4148 [26JN]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, S6285 [3DE]
——— evaluation of administration, S4212 [7JY], S5478–S5480 [10SE]
——— evaluation of foreign policy, S3826–S3833 [19JN], S4384–S4386 [10JY]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, S637–S640 [30JA], S3959 [25JN], S4538 [16JY]
Terrorism: decision to release certain detainees from Parwan prison, S880–S882 [11FE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S3795 [18JN]
Reports filed
Condemn Obama Administration and Express Concerns for Failure To Notify Congress Before Releasing Taliban Leaders Detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 644) (H. Rept. 113–569), H7180 [31JY]
Consideration of H. Res. 644, Condemn Failure of President Obama To Notify Congress Before Releasing Taliban Leaders and Express Concerns Over Release and Repercussions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 715) (H. Rept. 113–581), H7295 [8SE]
Nomination of Peter M. McKinley To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
Statements
Tribute to James E. Chaffin III, E634 [30AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 600, commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates in Afghanistan, H5106 [9JN]
H. Res. 644, condemn failure of President Obama to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, H7325 [9SE]
H. Res. 715, consideration of H. Res. 644, condemn failure of President Obama to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists, H7307 [9SE]
H.R. 5195, provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program, H7071 [30JY]
S. Res. 347, provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan, S824 [6FE]
S. Res. 354, leave no Armed Forces member unaccounted for in the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, S897 [11FE]
S. Res. 355, cease release of Afghan detainees, carry out commitments under Memorandum of Understanding governing transfer of detainees from the U.S., and uphold rule of law relative to referral and disposition of detainees by Afghanistan, S957 [12FE]
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Obituaries
Amos, Paul S.: Columbus (GA) Ledger-Enquirer, E1117 [8JY]
AFL–CIO
Letters
Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act, H3071 [9AP]
Save American Workers Act and Forty Hours Is Full Time Act, H2827 [2AP]
AFRICA
Amendments
Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (S. Res. 375), S1668 [13MR]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 567), H3985 [8MY]
——— establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (H. Res. 575), H3960 [8MY]
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 (S. Res. 502), S5313 [31JY]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (S. Res. 541), S5878 [18SE]
Foreign policy: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7238 [1AU]
Appointments
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select), H4046 [9MY], H4712 [21MY]
Articles and editorials
NRCC Fundraising Off of Benghazi, H3955 [8MY]
Obama’s ‘Blame the Video’ Fraud Started in Cairo, Not Benghazi, H3404 [1MY]
Republicans Stick With Benghazi Cash Grab, H3955 [8MY]
Bills and resolutions
AID: reform Food for Peace Program (see S. 2421), S3367 [3JN]
Armed Forces: provide that members performing hazardous humanitarian services in West Africa to combat the spread of the ebola outbreak shall be entitled to tax benefits as if serving in a combat zone (see S. 2965), S6205 [20NO] (see H.R. 5804), H8867 [8DE]
Benin: condition U.S. financial assistance upon the release of Mojaidou Soumanou from prison (see H.R. 3827), H134 [9JA]
Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (see S. Res. 375), S1315 [5MR]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): amend rules (see H. Res. 722), H7527 [15SE]
——— apply certain House Rules relative to travel (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
——— establish (see H. Res. 567), H3446 [6MY]
——— establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (see H. Res. 575), H3939 [7MY]
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] (see H. Res. 588), H4475 [19MY]
Dept. of Defense: develop a plan to move U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) back to the continental U.S. (see H.R. 4434), H3142 [9AP]
Diseases: authorize assistance on an emergency basis for countries affected by or at risk of being affected by the ebola virus outbreak to effectively address such outbreak at its source (see H.R. 5710), H7995 [14NO]
——— ban new visas to citizens from ebola-affected countries and ban travel to the U.S. for any person who is not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident who traveled through an ebola-affected country (see H.R. 5688), H7937 [12NO]
——— 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] (see H.R. 5746), H8169 [20NO]
——— direct the President to take action to protect against transmission of ebola virus from individuals traveling to the U.S. from abroad (see H.R. 5707), H7979 [13NO]
——— express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see S. Res. 541), S5508 [10SE]
——— express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (S. Res. 541) (see H. Res. 701), H7184 [31JY]
——— prohibit certain flights from landing in the U.S. and prohibit issuance of certain visas to protect the U.S. from the ebola virus disease (see H.R. 5694), H7937 [12NO]
——— tribute to efforts of medical professionals and others to combat and contain the ebola virus and call for development of ways to better protect individuals from ebola and increased commitment to address epidemic (see H. Con. Res. 118), H7995 [14NO]
Foreign policy: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (see H.R. 5837), H9044 [10DE]
——— welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
Immigration: prohibit issuance of visas to, and the admission into the U.S. of, an alien during a certain period following the presence of the alien in Guinea, Liberia, or Sierra Leone (see H.R. 5693), H7937 [12NO]
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 H. Res. 617), H5248 [10JN]
——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), support efforts to rescue abducted students, and provide humanitarian aid (see H.R. 5778), H8225 [1DE]
Power resources: 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]
South Africa: initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H. Res. 712), H7241 [1AU]
South Sudan: call for a sustainable and lasting end to civil war and promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance (see H. Res. 503), H2198 [5MR]
——— support an end to ethnic and politically fueled violence and the successful implementation of a transitional government (see H. Res. 689), H6859 [25JY]
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: support (see S. Res. 522), S4904 [24JY]
Women: provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to combat obstetric fistula (see H.R. 4997), H5817 [26JN]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 426), S2470 [29AP] (see H. Res. 570), H3446 [6MY]
Guidelines
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) deposition procedures, H4056 [9MY]
Letters
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) rules relative to travel: Representative Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5032 [30MY]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Côte D’Ivoire: President Obama, S759 [4FE], H1584 [4FE]
National Emergency Relative to Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Obama, S4267 [8JY], H5859 [8JY]
National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Obama, S2193 [7AP], H2965 [7AP]
National Emergency Relative to the Former Liberian Regime of Charles Taylor: President Obama, S4500 [15JY], H6245 [15JY]
National Emergency Relative to Threat to National Security and Foreign Policy Posed by South Sudan: President Obama, S2159 [3AP], H2909 [3AP]
National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Obama, S1278 [4MR], H2102 [4MR]
Remarks in House
African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend, E41 [10JA]
African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) (organization): anniversary, E1771 [10DE]
African Union: development of African Economic Community program, E41 [10JA]
Central African Republic: address escalating religious and ethnic violence and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities, E668 [2MY]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): apply certain House Rules relative to travel (H. Res. 604), H5029–H5034 [30MY]
——— divide committee membership equally between majority and minority parties, H3973–H3976 [8MY]
——— establish (H. Res. 567), H3456 [7MY], H3949, H3971–H3979, H3985 [8MY], H7542 [16SE]
——— establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (H. Res. 575), H3953–H3961 [8MY], E735 [9MY]
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, H6313 [16JY]
——— resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (H. Res. 588), H5839–H5842 [8JY], E1127 [9JY], E1298 [1AU]
Dept. of Defense: expand various programs to include combating wildlife trafficking and poaching, H4677, H4678 [20MY]
Diseases: authorize assistance on an emergency basis for countries affected by or at risk of being affected by the ebola virus outbreak to effectively address such outbreak at its source (H.R. 5710), E1632 [19NO]
——— ban new visas to residents of ebola-affected countries and require the President to report on the status of the ebola outbreak (H.R. 5746), H8149, H8150 [20NO]
——— efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa, H6865 [28JY], H7614 [16SE], E1346 [8SE], E1459 [19SE]
——— efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa funding, H7545 [16SE]
Europe: recognize people of African Descent and Black Europeans (H. Res. 421), E232 [25FE]
Europe Union: parliamentary hearing on Afrophobia, E232 [25FE]
Foreign aid: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (H.R. 2548), H2068 [28FE], H3923–H3929 [7MY], E320 [6MR], E1630 [19NO]
Foreign policy: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (H.R. 5837), E1792 [10DE]
——— welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7237–H7239 [1AU], E1305 [1AU]
Kerry, Sec. of State: testimony before Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) relative to Dept. of State failure to produce subpoenaed documents, E797 [21MY]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H155 [10JA], H231 [15JA], H1765–H1768 [11FE], H3147 [10AP], H3280 [29AP], H3404–H3406 [1MY], H3416, H3417 [6MY], H6045 [10JY]
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Electrification Sustainability Program in South Sudan, H5833 [8JY]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H5734 [25JN], H5862 [8JY], H6124 [11JY], H6357 [17JY], H6660 [23JY], E988 [13JN], E1290 [31JY]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 617), H5323 [12JN]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to witholding of certain Dept. of State documents from congressional investigation of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, H3976, H3977 [8MY]
——— evaluation of foreign policy, H8151 [20NO]
Samaritan’s Purse (organization): tribute, H7057 [30JY]
South Sudan: call for an end to civil war, H8875 [9DE], H9049 [11DE], E1796 [12DE]
——— call for an end to politically-motivated violence and condemn ethnic cleansing, H3399 [1MY]
——— U.S. policy, H1886 [25FE]
Step Afrika! (organization): anniversary, E1686 [2DE]
Sudan: anniversary of declaration of genocide in Darfur, E1291 [31JY]
——— condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (H. Res. 171), H5194 [10JN]
——— develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (H.R. 1692), H4497 [20MY]
Taiwan: tribute to contribution of money to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Global Distribution Fund and personal protection suits to assist in combating ebola epidemic, E1770 [10DE]
Terrorism: combat use of wildlife trafficking and poaching to finance terrorist activities, H7999 [17NO]
Remarks in Senate
African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend, S5080, S5089 [30JY]
Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (S. Res. 375), S1668 [13MR]
Chuang, Theodore D.: suitability to be district judge relative to role as legal counsel to Dept. of State during investigation of attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S2578–S2580, S2590 [1MY]
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), S3157–S3159 [20MY]
——— establish (S. Res. 225), unanimous-consent request, S2896–S2898 [12MY]
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 (S. Res. 502), S4468 [15JY], S5313, S5314 [31JY]
Diseases: efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa, S5596, S5597 [16SE]
——— express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (S. Res. 541), S5531, S5550 [11SE], S5878 [18SE]
Foreign policy: develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S6674 [11DE]
Foreign trade: create U.S. jobs by increasing exports to Africa, S5080 [30JY]
Gulf of Guinea: condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security (S. Res. 288), S81 [7JA]
Human rights: violations, S5315 [31JY]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S387–S390, S409 [16JA], S739–S741, S743 [4FE], S1207–S1209 [27FE], S2591–S2593 [1MY], S3166–S3168 [20MY], S3830 [19JN], S4386 [10JY]
Mining and mineral resources: require U.S.-registered companies selling products using columbite-tantalite, coltan, cassiterite, and wolframite to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC, S6189 [20NO]
——— require U.S.-registered companies selling products using tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold to disclose the country-of-origin of such materials to the SEC, S4140 [26JN]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to witholding of certain Dept. of State documents from congressional investigation of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S2857–S2859 [8MY]
Rice, Susan E.: responses made on various television appearances relative to the investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S1208, S1209 [27FE]
South Sudan: call for an end to politically-motivated violence and condemn ethnic cleansing, S196 [9JA]
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: support (S. Res. 522), S5315 [31JY]
——— tribute, S5334 [5AU]
Reports filed
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Application of Certain House Rules Relative to Travel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 567) (H. Rept. 113–442), H3939 [7MY]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Rules Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 722) (H. Rept. 113–600), H7527 [15SE]
Consideration of H. Res. 567, Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 575) (H. Rept. 113–443), H3939 [7MY]
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]
Electrify Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2548) (H. Rept. 113–433), H3412 [2MY]
Energize Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2508) (S. Rept. 113–219), S4903 [24JY]
Express That Current Ebola Outbreak in Africa Is an International Health Crisis: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 541), S5779 [18SE]
Review of the Terrorist Attacks on U.S. Facilities in Benghazi, Libya, September 11–12, 2012: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 113–134), S367 [15JA]
Support Goals and Ideals of World Malaria Day: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 426), S3183 [20MY]
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]
Statements
Ebola in West Africa—A Global Challenge and Public Health Threat: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S5689 [17SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 567, Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) establishment, H3971 [8MY]
H. Res. 575, consideration of H. Res. 567, Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) establishment, H3953 [8MY]
H. Res. 588, Democratic Republic of the Congo resumption of processing of adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, H5839 [8JY]
H. Res. 604, apply certain House Rules relative to travel to Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select), H5029 [30MY]
H. Res. 617, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H5323 [12JN]
H. Res. 699, welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act, H7238 [1AU]
H.R. 2548, Electrify Africa Act, H3924–H3926 [7MY]
S. Res. 288, condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security, S81 [7JA]
S. Res. 375, support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict in the Central African Republic, S1325 [5MR], S1668 [13MR]
S. Res. 426, support goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, S2473 [29AP]
S. Res. 502, Democratic Republic of the Congo resumption of processing of adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, S4509 [15JY], S5313 [31JY]
S. Res. 522, support U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, S4910 [24JY]
S. Res. 541, express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis, S5512 [10SE], S5879 [18SE]
AFRICAN AMERICANS
Amendments
Owens, Jesse: tribute (S. Res. 226), S6924, S6929 [16DE]
Articles and editorials
Middlebrook in Line of Activist Preachers, E175 [6FE]
Newsweek Rewind—60 Years Since Brown v. Board of Ed Desegregated U.S. Schools (excerpt), H4468 [19MY]
When Whites Just Don’t Get It—Part 4, H8021 [17NO]
Bills and resolutions
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4968), H5767 [25JN]
——— issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Bassett, Ebenezer D.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H.R. 5702), H7978 [13NO]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE] (see H. Res. 481), H1771 [11FE]
——— support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 463), H1431 [27JA]
Breast cancer: recognize and address disparity in treatment and mortality rates for African-American women (see H. Res. 554), H3197 [10AP]
Buffalo Soldiers: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1880 [21FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate anniversary of the Civil Rights Act (see H. Con. Res. 100), H4829 [22MY]
Children and youth: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 4765), H5022 [29MY]
Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (see S. 2886), S5782 [18SE] (see H.R. 4409), H2961 [4AP]
——— issue commemorative postage stamp honoring James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner and the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (see H. Con. Res. 115), H7454 [11SE]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 4488), H3240 [28AP]
Dept. of Education: establish the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Innovation Fund (see S. 2331), S2953 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 5124), H6351 [16JY]
Dept. of Labor: prepare individuals with multiple barriers to employment to enter the workforce by providing such individuals with support services, job training, and education (see S. 2269), S2470 [29AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the John P. Parker House in Ripley, OH (see S. 2610), S4502 [15JY] (see H.R. 5207), H6859 [25JY]
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]
Evers, Medgar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5282), H7125 [30JY]
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission: establish (see H.R. 4055), H1770 [11FE]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
GAO: conduct studies on enrollment by racial and ethnic minorities and by low-income seniors in Medicare Advantage program (see H.R. 4211), H2360 [12MR]
Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4972), H5768 [25JN]
House of Representatives: anniversary of rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas for admission of Kansas to the Union as a pro-slavery State (see H. Con. Res. 79), H1511 [29JA]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (see H. Res. 783), H10318 [12DE]
Jennings, Thomas: tribute (see H. Res. 514), H2360 [12MR]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN] (see H. Res. 632), H5557 [19JN]
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: redesignate as a national historic park (see H.R. 5517), H7674 [17SE]
Minorities: anniversary of Executive order addressing environmental justice in minority and low-income populations (see H. Res. 479), H1771 [11FE]
——— improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5294), H7126 [30JY]
Monuments and memorials: approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution (see S.J. Res. 41), S5218 [31JY] (see H.J. Res. 120), H6745 [23JY]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 84), H1770 [11FE]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 428), S2470 [29AP] (see H. Res. 560), H3364 [30AP]
National Park Service: reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program (see H.R. 5570), H7883 [18SE]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 527), S5051 [29JY] (see H. Res. 671), H6352 [16JY]
Pullman National Historical Park: establish (see S. 1962), S486 [27JA] (see H.R. 3929), H1430 [27JA]
Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 2147), S1653 [13MR]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (see H. Res. 561), H3364 [30AP]
Veterans: recognize difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1431 [27JA]
Histories
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Marysville, CA, E994 [17JN]
Letters
Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act: Brian LoPinto and Flavia Alaya, Friends of Hinchcliffe Stadium (organization), H6618 [22JY]
——— Christopher C. Irving, Paterson, NJ, Public Schools, H6618 [22JY]
——— Ken Meifert, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, H6617 [22JY]
——— Lawrence (Pat) Kramer, H6618 [22JY]
——— Leonard A. Zax, Hamilton Partnership for Paterson (organization), H6618 [22JY]
——— Oliver Spellman, National Parks Conservation Association, H6617 [22JY]
——— Robert F. Guarasci, New Jersey Community Development Corp., H6617 [22JY]
——— Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr., and Brent Leggs, National Trust for Historic Preservation, H6617 [22JY]
Poems
‘‘I Can’t Breathe’’, H8654 [4DE]
Proclamations
Wren’s Nest House Museum Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E37 [9JA]
Remarks in House
Agriculture Extension Act: anniversary, E710 [8MY]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E80 [15JA], E126 [28JA]
——— anniversary of Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, E874 [29MY]
——— anniversary of Beta Delta Omega Chapter, E444 [26MR]
——— tribute to Rho Lambda Omega Chapter, E447 [26MR]
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter, E442 [26MR]
Andrew College: anniversary, E76 [15JA]
Armed Forces: tribute to Army 555th Parachute Infantry Co., E1398 [11SE]
Art Everywhere US (consortium): national outdoor art campaign using advertising media to showcase works of certain African-American artists, E1245 [28JY]
Benedict College: anniversary of Harambee Festival, E155 [3FE]
Black American Political Association of California: tribute to Ventura County, CA, chapter Juneteenth Independence Day celebration, E1023 [19JN]
Black History Month: observance, H1550 [4FE], H1725, H1730 [11FE], H1884 [25FE], H2005, H2055 [27FE], E229 [25FE], E254, E256 [26FE], E264, E265, E267 [27FE], E275, E276, E277, E279, E283 [28FE], E290, E298 [4MR]
——— observance (H. Res. 481), H1996–H1999 [26FE]
Bolton, MS: tribute to Jackie’s Beauty Boutique (business), E32 [9JA]
Boys 2 Men (organization): tribute, H2202 [6MR]
Brackettville, TX: tribute, H6301 [16JY]
Breast cancer: recognize and address disparity in treatment and mortality rates for African-American women (H. Res. 554), H3252 [29AP], E577 [10AP]
Canton, MS: tribute to Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1236 [25JY], E1566 [13NO], E1790 [10DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate anniversary of the Civil Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 100), H5134–H5136 [9JN], E985 [13JN]
Chicago, IL: anniversary of FBI raid resulting in murder of Black Panther party leaders Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, H8660–H8662 [4DE]
——— recent wave of gun violence, H6347–H6350 [16JY]
Children and youth: address childhood obesity (H.R. 4765), E891 [30MY]
Chisholm, Shirley: unveiling of commemorative postage stamp, H1537, H1539 [3FE]
Civil rights: anniversary of murder of Freedom Summer volunteers during campaign to register Black voters in Mississippi, E1221 [24JY]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (H.R. 4409), H5506 [19JN]
——— continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H7279–H7287 [8SE], H7302 [9SE], H8201–H8209 [1DE], H8229, H8230 [2DE], H8279, H8360 [3DE], H8661, H8662 [4DE], H8871, H8872 [9DE], H8939 [10DE], E1735, E1736 [4DE]
——— tribute to lawyers challenging segregation in schools, H4463, H4464 [19MY]
Civil Rights Act: anniversary, H5593 [20JN], H5730 [25JN], H6226 [15JY], E1010 [18JN], E1185 [17JY]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H2995, H2997 [8AP], H3107–H3113 [9AP], E593 [28AP]
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.: anniversary of Veterans Braintrust Forum, E310–E313 [5MR]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 4488), H3253, H3254 [29AP]
Dallas, TX: St. Paul United Methodist Church recognition as Texas Historic Landmark, E1741 [4DE]
Davis, Fred L.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E85 [16JA]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H174, H175 [13JA]
——— tribute to Clinton, MS, Alumnae Chapter, E452 [26MR]
——— tribute to Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital, E174 [5FE]
——— tribute to Greenwood-Itta Bena, MS, Alumnae Chapter, E447 [26MR]
——— tribute to Jackson, MS, Alumnae Chapter, E498 [2AP]
——— tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E105 [17JA]
——— tribute to Vicksburg, MS, Alumnae Chapter, E1029 [20JN]
Dept. of Commerce: anniversary of Minority Business Development Agency, E303 [5MR]
Dept. of Defense: Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Student Initiative funding, H5442 [18JN]
Dept. of Education: conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions and institutions in rural areas to provide information on applying for demonstration program for competency-based education, H6689–H6693 [23JY]
Dept. of Justice: civil rights issues affecting major sports leagues, H4948 [29MY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (H.R. 930), H3214, H3215 [28AP]
——— partner with colleges and universities, including historically Black colleges and universities and veteran serving institutions, in South Atlantic States to promote geological and geophysical education, H5787, H5788 [26JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a pilot program for veteran medics to expand opportunities for physcian assistant training at historically Black colleges and universities, H3317 [30AP]
Discrimination: effects, H6348, H6350 [16JY]
——— societal impact, H8361 [3DE]
District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E817 [22MY]
Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, H3229–H3234 [28AP], E670 [2MY]
Education: ensure access to quality education for minorities, H3231 [28AP]
——— impact of segregated neighborhoods on access to quality public school education, H4464, H4465, H4468, H4469 [19MY]
El Paso, TX: anniversary of NAACP branch, E1418 [16SE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County NAACP Community Service Award recipients, E1440 [17SE]
Flint, MI: tribute to Genesee District Library Black History Month Brunch, E192 [11FE]
Fowlkes, Earl D., Jr.: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Fraternal organizations: tribute to the Divine Nine historically Black fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, H1884 [25FE]
Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission: establish (H.R. 4055), E197 [11FE]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (H.R. 4041), H6226 [15JY]
FRS: proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau mortgage regulations, H2042, H2043 [27FE]
Gary, IN: anniversary of Gary Chamber of Commerce Lakeshore Classic basketball tournament, E1707 [3DE]
Gary Frontiers Service Club (organization): tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Breakfast honorees, E51 [13JA]
Jackson State University: tribute, E48 [10JA]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5503, H5507 [19JN], E1033, E1036 [20JN]
——— observance (H. Res. 632), E1035 [20JN]
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Brentwood, TN, Alumni Chapter, E518 [4AP]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: anniversary of assassination, H2918 [4AP], E524 [4AP]
Kyles, Samuel B.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E86 [16JA]
Law enforcement: mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (H.R. 3560), H7282 [8SE]
——— prohibit racial profiling, H5174 [9JN]
——— prohibit racial profiling (H.R. 2851), H7283 [8SE]
Lincoln, Abraham: historical importance of Emancipation Proclamation, H8022 [17NO]
Links, Inc.: anniversary of Columbus, GA, chapter, E1783 [10DE]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H229 [15JA], E80 [15JA]
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: redesignate as a national historic park (H.R. 5517), E1437 [17SE]
McNally, Joel and Kit: Milwaukee Brainstorming Conference James Howard Baker Award recipients, E1605 [17NO]
Memphis, TN: anniversary of ‘‘Memphis 13’’ integration of Memphis City Schools system, E702 [7MY]
Miami, FL: anniversary of Richmond Heights, H1218 [16JA]
Minorities: improve economic condition of minorities, H3230–H3234 [28AP], H3248 [29AP], H8022 [17NO]
——— improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 5294), H7049, H7052 [30JY]
Monuments and memorials: approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution (H.J. Res. 120), H7273, H7274 [8SE]
Mowery, Donald: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E87 [16JA]
NAACP: anniversary of Mississippi branch, E445 [26MR]
National African American Hepatitis C Awareness Action Day: observance, E1273 [30JY]
National Association for Black Veterans, Inc.: tribute, E1694 [2DE]
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Womens Clubs, Inc.: anniversary of Central Jersey Club, E603 [28AP]
National Basketball Association: commend response by Commissioner Adam Silver to racial remarks by Donald Sterling and urge owners to remove Sterling from ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers (basketball team), H3298 [30AP]
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.: Prince William County, VA, Chapter recipient of Potomac Health Foundation grant to educate African-American churches on triple negative breast cancer, E835 [23MY]
National Park Service: reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program (H.R. 5570), E1483 [19SE]
Netters, James L., Sr.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E89 [16JA]
New Orleans (LA) Tribune: anniversary, E1207 [23JY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: include predominantly Black colleges and universities in the intelligence officers training grant program, H5037, H5048, H5049 [30MY]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary of Pi Lambda Lambda chapter Achievement Week, E1626 [18NO]
Owls Whist Club, Inc.: anniversary, E1652 [20NO]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (H.R. 2430), H6615–H6619 [22JY], E1213 [23JY]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (H. Res. 671), E1176 [16JY]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of First African Baptist Church, E700 [7MY], E778 [20MY]
Quince-Cobb, Donna: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Lambda Roh Zeta Chapter Finer Womanhood Scholarship honoree, E923 [9JN]
Racial relations: condemn remarks by Cliven Bundy and Donald Sterling, H3222 [28AP], E615 [29AP]
Robertson, Beverly: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E88 [16JA]
Sarasota, FL: anniversary of African-American community of Newtown, E943 [10JN]
Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the role it played in ensuring passage of the Voting Rights Act, E335 [10MR]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, H7919 [12NO]
Smithsonian Institution: anniversary of National Museum of African Art, E870 [29MY]
St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, E1674 [1DE]
Stanford University: tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., Research and Education Institute, E1775 [10DE]
Sugarmon, Russell B., Jr.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E84 [16JA]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4462–H4469 [19MY], H4691 [21MY], E721 [8MY], E753 [15MY], E768 [19MY]
——— anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (H. Res. 561), E637 [30AP], E806 [21MY]
Syracuse, NY: anniversary of National Convention of Colored Citizens of the U.S., E184 [10FE]
Tougaloo College: tribute, E45 [10JA]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (H.R. 664), H2674, H2675 [26MR], H8823 [8DE]
Vicksburg, MS: tribute to Beulah Cemetery, E5 [7JA]
Voting Rights Act: reauthorize, H1998 [26FE]
Women: improve economic condition of women, H1535–H1540 [3FE]
Women’s History Month: observance, H2683 [26MR], E436 [25MR]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H1602 [5FE]
——— officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge, E867 [29MY]
Wurzburg, Joceyln: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E91 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Black History Month: observance, S985 [24FE], S1227 [27FE]
——— observance (S. Res. 363), S1185 [26FE]
Bogalusa, LA: unveiling of historical marker on the site of Robert Hicks home, S6020 [17NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate anniversary of the Civil Rights Act (H. Con. Res. 100), S3551 [10JN]
Civil rights: anniversary of murder of Freedom Summer volunteers during campaign to register Black voters in Mississippi, S4142 [26JN]
——— continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, S5474 [10SE]
Civil Rights Act: anniversary, S4142 [26JN], S4302–S4304 [9JY]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 4488), S3308 [22MY]
Indiana: tribute to individuals involved in the civil rights movement, S4302–S4304 [9JY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S4126 [26JN]
——— observance (S. Res. 474), S3673 [12JN], S3856 [19JN]
Law enforcement: assessment of criminal justice system relative to disparate treatment of African Americans and incarceration levels, S6489–S6491 [10DE]
——— prohibit racial profiling (S. 1038), S5474 [10SE], S6373 [8DE]
Maryland: tribute to National Guard 726th Transportation Truck Co., S3659 [12JN]
Monuments and memorials: approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution (H.J. Res. 120), S5518 [10SE]
National Basketball Association: commend response by Commissioner Adam Silver to racial remarks by Donald Sterling, S2549 [30AP]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 428), S2524 [29AP]
Owens, Jesse: tribute (S. Res. 226), S6929 [16DE]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium, S6729 [12DE]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 527), S5069 [29JY]
PRWT Services, Inc.: tribute, S985 [24FE]
Pullman National Historical Park: establish (S. 1962), S488 [27JA]
Randolph, A. Philip: tribute (S. Res. 218), S3429 [4JN]
Simmons College of Kentucky: tribute to Association of Biblical Higher Learning accreditation, S1309 [5MR]
Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (S. 2147), S1667 [13MR]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, S3151, S3177 [20MY], S3229 [21MY]
——— anniversary of decision in Loving v. Virginia relative to interracial marriage, S3655 [12JN]
Systems Application & Technologies, Inc.: anniversary, S6232 [1DE]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD, S6730, S6773 [12DE]
——— establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S4357, S4361 [9JY]
Reports
Employment Outlook for African Americans and Latinos in the Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Industry: IHS Global, Inc., H5795 [26JN]
Reports filed
Approve Location of a Memorial To Commemorate the Slaves and Free African Americans Who Fought for Independence in the American Revolution: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 113–577), H7295 [8SE]
Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2430) (H. Rept. 113–438), H3445 [6MY]
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1328) (S. Rept. 113–293), S6540 [10DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 100, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, H5134 [9JN]
H.J. Res. 120, approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution, H7273 [8SE]
H.R. 930, New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act, H3214 [28AP]
H.R. 2430, Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act, H6615 [22JY]
H.R. 4488, Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act, H3253 [29AP]
S. 247, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, S4357, S4362 [9JY]
S. 1962, Pullman National Historical Park Act, S489 [27JA]
S. 2147, allow Smithsonian Institution display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines, S1667 [13MR]
S. Res. 218, tribute to A. Philip Randolph, S3429 [4JN]
S. Res. 226, tribute to Jesse Owens, S6940 [2JA]
S. Res. 363, Black History Month, S1177 [26FE]
S. Res. 428, support goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, S2475 [29AP]
S. Res. 474, Juneteenth Independence Day, S3670 [12JN]
S. Res. 511, encourage corporate, academic, and social entities to develop rules requiring consideration of minority candidates when searching for a business vendor or filling leadership positions, S4714 [22JY]
S. Res. 527, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., anniversary, S5067 [29JY]
Tributes
Aaron, Henry L., H1649 [5FE]
King, Martin Luther, Jr., H2931 [4AP]
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Reports filed
Nomination of Marcia D. Occomy To Be African Development Bank U.S. Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4557 [16JY]
AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Animals: provide for trade sanctions against countries involved in illegal ivory trade (see H.R. 5454), H7454 [11SE]
AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
Amendments
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7238 [1AU]
Bills and resolutions
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
Remarks in House
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (H. Res. 699), H7237–H7239 [1AU], E1305 [1AU]
Extend, E41 [10JA]
Remarks in Senate
Texts of
H. Res. 699, welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act, H7238 [1AU]
AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AND RECONCILIATION MINISTRIES (ALARM) (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1771 [10DE]
AFRICAN UNION
Amendments
Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (S. Res. 375), S1668 [13MR]
Bills and resolutions
Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (see S. Res. 375), S1315 [5MR]
Remarks in House
African Economic Community program: development, E41 [10JA]
Dept. of Defense: expand various programs to include combating wildlife trafficking and poaching, H4677, H4678 [20MY]
Remarks in Senate
Africa: condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security (S. Res. 288), S81 [7JA]
Central African Republic: support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict (S. Res. 375), S1668 [13MR]
Reports filed
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]
Texts of
S. Res. 288, condemn acts of piracy and other maritime crime in the Gulf of Guinea, support U.S. assistance in combatting such crimes, and commend international agencies that have enhanced maritime security, S81 [7JA]
S. Res. 375, support U.S. and international efforts to end violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of conflict in the Central African Republic, S1325 [5MR], S1668 [13MR]
AFRIDI, SHAKEEL
Remarks in House
Heroism: recognize and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H2479 [14MR]
AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Lights on Afterschool!: support goals and ideals of event (see S. Res. 552), S5698 [17SE]
Remarks in Senate
Lights on Afterschool!: support goals and ideals of event (S. Res. 552), S5720 [17SE]
Texts of
S. Res. 552, support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event, S5703 [17SE]
AG ONE FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Larson, John P. (Phil): Ag One Foundation Community Salute award recipient, E686 [6MY]
AGAPE OF CENTRAL ALABAMA (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H454 [15JA]
AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination
AGED see Senior Citizens
AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT see also Department of State; Foreign Aid
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5152, S5155 [30JY], S5197, S5237, S5238, S5239, S5241, S5242, S5244, S5245, S5250, S5259, S5261, S5272 [31JY]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7148 [31JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H8854 [8DE]
Bills and resolutions
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]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (see S. 2648), S4762 [23JY]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 2499), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 5013), H5823 [30JN]
Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2100), S1416 [10MR]
——— provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see S. 2591), S4404 [10JY]
Diseases: commend progress made by, and reaffirm commitment to, anti-tuberculosis programs (see S. Res. 393), S1691 [24MR]
——— tribute to efforts of medical professionals and others to combat and contain the ebola virus and call for development of ways to better protect individuals from ebola and increased commitment to address epidemic (see H. Con. Res. 118), H7995 [14NO]
Feed the Future Initiative: authorize to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable basis (see H.R. 5656), H7886 [18SE]
Food for Peace Program: reform (see S. 2421), S3367 [3JN]
Health Technologies Program: support development of global health technologies (see S. 2407), S3294 [22MY]
Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture (see H.R. 4987), H5817 [26JN]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (see H.R. 5230), H7039 [29JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (see H. Res. 696), H7124 [30JY] (see H. Res. 710), H7240 [1AU]
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] (see H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY] (see H. Res. 617), H5248 [10JN]
U.S. Global Development Lab: establish (see S. 2502), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 4905), H5557 [19JN]
Ukraine: provide assistance to reduce dependence on natural gas imports from Russia (see S. 2433), S3474 [5JN]
Water: provide improved water, sanitation, and hygiene programs for high priority developing countries (see S. 2946), S6148 [19NO]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2307), S2875 [8MY]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5197 [31JY]
——— 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, S4988 [28JY], S5083 [30JY]
Stivers, Jonathan N.: nomination to be AID Assistant Administrator for Asia, S6804 [13DE]
Letters
Condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: Senators Mikulski and Collins, S2700 [6MY]
Condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: several Representatives, H4725 [21MY], E814 [22MY]
Supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance: Eusebio Elizondo, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H7220, H7224, H7225 [1AU]
——— Thomas M. Susman, ABA, H7226 [1AU]
Motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4988 [28JY], S5075 [30JY], S5159, S5197, S5204 [31JY]
Remarks in House
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense, H6845, H6847 [25JY]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), H6865 [28JY]
Cuba: democracy programs funding to create communications network to circumvent government censorship of information, H2892 [3AP]
Dept. of Defense: Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H5485 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to contravene Presidential authority to send Armed Forces to Nigeria to help find female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H5542 [19JN]
Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (H.R. 3398), H8104–H8106 [19NO]
Diseases: commend progress made by, and reaffirm commitment to, anti-tuberculosis programs, E425 [24MR]
——— efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa, H6865 [28JY], H7614 [16SE]
——— efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa funding, H7545 [16SE]
Feed the Future Initiative: authorize to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable basis (H.R. 5656), H8945, H9023–H9028 [10DE], E1814 [12DE]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), H7045, H7119, H7121–H7123 [30JY], H7153–H7169 [31JY], H7191–H7204, H7213–H7228 [1AU], E1316, E1325, E1328 [1AU], E1365 [9SE]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7133–H7149 [31JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7206–H7213 [1AU], E1327 [1AU]
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Electrification Sustainability Program in South Sudan, H5833 [8JY]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H3456 [7MY], H3945, H3950 [8MY], H4019, H4048 [9MY], H4461 [19MY], H5194 [10JN], H5313 [11JN], H5563 [20JN], H5648 [24JN], H5734 [25JN], H5807 [26JN], H5862 [8JY], H6124 [11JY], H6312, H6314, H6315 [16JY], H6357 [17JY], H6660, H6671 [23JY], H6865 [28JY], H7306 [9SE], H7398, H7399, H7401 [10SE], E717 [8MY], E733 [9MY], E988 [13JN], E1179 [16JY], E1290 [31JY]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 573), H3457 [7MY], H3951 [8MY], H4044, H4045 [9MY], H4486, H4535–H4541 [20MY], H6312 [16JY], E806 [21MY]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 617), H5323 [12JN]
——— condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H4500 [20MY], H4709, H4724, H4725 [21MY], H4787, H4788 [22MY], H5243 [10JN], H5350–H5356 [12JN], H5885, H5886 [9JY], E814 [22MY]
Pakistan: expand the number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (H.R. 3583), H8110–H8113 [19NO]
Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (H. Res. 171), H5194 [10JN]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H174 [13JA], H2370 [13MR], H5191 [10JN], H6225 [15JY], H8848–H8856 [8DE], H8870 [9DE], E1760, E1765 [9DE], E1832 [12DE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (H.R. 3571), H2898 [3AP]
World Water Day: observance, H2370 [13MR]
Remarks in Senate
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4746, S4752, S4846 [23JY], S4851, S4869, S4877, S4880, S4887, S4893 [24JY], S4975–S4980 [28JY], S5197–S5205, S5290, S5310 [31JY], S5323 [1AU]
——— 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, S4988 [28JY], S5005–S5015, S5019, S5041 [29JY], S5075, S5081, S5083–S5087, S5093–S5095, S5102–S5107, S5117–S5121 [30JY], S5159, S5164–S5169, S5172, S5181, S5186–S5188, S5193, S5194 [31JY]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), unanimous-consent agreement, S5197 [31JY]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), unanimous-consent request, S5201 [31JY]
Cuba: democracy programs funding to create communications network to circumvent government censorship of information, S2354 [10AP]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S300 [14JA], S6610 [11DE], S6749 [12DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 2499), S4111 [26JN]
Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2100), S1418 [10MR]
Diseases: efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa, S5596, S5597 [16SE]
Foreign aid: provide assistance to support safe access to education for girls, S4111 [26JN]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), S5077–S5079 [30JY], S5176 [31JY], S5321 [1AU], S5334, S5337 [5AU], S5349, S5353 [8SE]
Lenhardt, Alfonso E.: nomination to be AID Deputy Administrator, S5764, S5765 [18SE]
——— nomination to be AID Deputy Administrator, unanimous-consent agreement, S5757 [18SE]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, S4111 [26JN]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (S. Res. 433), S2627 [5MY], S2699, S2700, S2704 [6MY], S2786 [7MY]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S6903 [16DE]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees for foreign policy positions, S3712–S3715 [17JN]
Stivers, Jonathan N.: nomination to be AID Assistant Administrator for Asia, S6804 [13DE], S6905 [16DE]
U.S. Global Development Lab: establish (S. 2502), S3865 [19JN]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), S6867 [15DE], S6911 [16DE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (S. 2307), S2876 [8MY], S4213 [7JY]
World Water Day: observance, S1866 [31MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 5230, Supplemental Appropriations To Address Border Crisis, Border Security and Law Enforcement, and Humanitarian and Repatriation Assistance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 113–567), H7124 [30JY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 113–499), H5823 [30JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2499) (S. Rept. 113–195), S3863 [19JN]
Energize Africa Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2508) (S. Rept. 113–219), S4903 [24JY]
Nomination of Alfonso E. Lenhardt To Be AID Deputy Administrator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4557 [16JY]
Nomination of Jonathan N. Stivers To Be AID Assistant Administrator for Asia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
Nomination of Michael G. Carroll To Be AID Inspector General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Paige E. Alexander To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
Water for the World Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2946) (S. Rept. 113–286), S6388 [8DE]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5205 [31JY]
Tables
Supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), H7159 [31JY], H7218 [1AU]
Texts of
H. Res. 573, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H4535 [20MY]
H. Res. 617, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H5323 [12JN]
H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7133 [31JY]
H. Res. 710, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7206 [1AU]
H.R. 2901, Water for the World Act, H8848–H8854 [8DE]
H.R. 3398, Girls Count Act, H8104 [19NO]
H.R. 3583, AID Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program scholarship numbers available to Pakistani women expansion, H8110 [19NO]
H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7153–H7158 [31JY], H7213–H7216 [1AU]
H.R. 5656, Global Food Security Act, H9023–H9025 [10DE]
S. 2946, Water for the World Act, S6154–S6157 [19NO]
S. Res. 393, support goals of World Tuberculosis Day and commend progress made by, and reaffirm commitment to, anti-tuberculosis programs, S1694 [24MR]
S. Res. 433, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, S2621 [1MY]
AGENCY PAYGO FOR GREENHOUSE GASES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2533), S4153 [26JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2533), S3900 [23JN]
AGING SERVICES DIRECTORS ORGANIZATION
Remarks in Senate
Fiol, Raymonde: Nevada Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3180 [20MY]
AGLE, LAURA
Proclamations
Ms. Laura Agle Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E803 [21MY]
AGNE, KARL
Reports
50 Years After LBJ’s War on Poverty—A Study of American Attitudes About Work, Economic Opportunity, and the Social Safety Net, H46 [8JA]
AGRICULTURAL ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2642): consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 2642): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.R. 2642): conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Conference reports
Provisions (H.R. 2642), H1269–H1425 [27JA]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding: several mayors, H1446 [28JA]
Press releases
SNAP Cuts in Farm Bill Will Lead to Less Food for Vulnerable People: Food Research and Action Center, H1446 [28JA]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, H1502 [29JA]
Colleges and universities: allow growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H4980, H4981, H4990, H4991 [29MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1446 [28JA], H1492 [29JA]
——— reform crop insurance program, H1495 [29JA]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H1497, H1498 [29JA]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1443–H1446, H1449 [28JA], H1484, H1486, H1488–H1499, H1502 [29JA], H1595 [5FE], H2615 [25MR], E154 [3FE]
Enact (H.R. 2642): conference report, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1436 [28JA], H1484, H1485–H1501, H1502, H1503 [29JA], H1552 [4FE], H1595 [5FE], H1944 [26FE], H2615 [25MR], E149 [31JA], E152, E154 [3FE], E161 [4FE]
——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]
EPA: exempt the conduct of certain silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements, E161 [4FE]
LIHEAP: funding, H1488, H1493 [29JA], H2616 [25MR]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, S696 [3FE], S724 [4FE]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, S673 [3FE]
——— support maple syrup production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities, S813 [6FE]
Committee on the Budget (Senate): revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S649 [30JA]
Congress: prohibit conference committee members from inserting in or removing from their report matter not agreed to by either House of Congress, S673 [3FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S725 [4FE]
——— establish Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S713 [4FE]
——— improve Federal dairy programs, S672 [3FE]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S675, S676 [3FE], S711 [4FE]
——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S630, S631 [30JA]
——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S713 [4FE]
——— reform commodity subsidy programs, S514 [28JA], S695 [3FE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S675, S688 [3FE], S730–S734 [4FE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S515 [28JA], S673 [3FE], S711, S714–S718, S723, S724 [4FE], S813 [6FE]
Enact (H.R. 2642): conference report, S514 [28JA], S561, S585 [29JA], S613, S619, S630–S632, S636, S640, S645 [30JA], S665–S690, S693–S697 [3FE], S710–S718, S720–S726, S729–S736, S746 [4FE], S813 [6FE], S997–S999 [24FE]
Iowa: Iowa House of Representatives passage of resolution on H.R. 2642, provisions, S561 [29JA]
LIHEAP: funding, S714 [4FE]
Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S734, S735 [4FE]
Reports filed
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 113–334), H1430 [27JA]
Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2642) (H. Rept. 113–333), H1430 [27JA]
Resolutions by organizations
Iowa: Provisions, S561 [29JA]
Rulings of the Chair
Enact (H.R. 2642): consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]
Tables
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S649 [30JA]
Texts of
H. Res. 465, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2642, provisions, H1443 [28JA]
AGRICULTURAL GUESTWORKER (AG) ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1773) (H. Rept. 113–674), H10318 [12DE]
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (see H.R. 3935), H1431 [27JA]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and poultry products, H5282 [11JN]
——— provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, H1502 [29JA]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, S696 [3FE], S724 [4FE]
AGRICULTURE see also Food; Rural Areas
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN], H5287, H5288, H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5294, H5296, H5297, H5298, H5299, H5300, H5304, H5305, H5320 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), consideration (H. Res. 616), H5263 [11JN]
CFTC: reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), H5624, H5629, H5631, H5632, H5634, H5635, H5636 [23JN]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (S. Res. 404), S1879 [31MR]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (S. 2198), S3303, S3304, S3308 [22MY]
——— provide for drought relief measures in New Mexico (S. 2470), S5822 [18SE]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8886 [9DE]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), consideration (H. Res. 770), H8383 [4DE]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (S. 376), S703, S704 [3FE]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]
Articles and editorials
Bipartisan Taxpayer Raid, S680 [3FE]
Cellars at Jasper Hill Wins ‘‘World’s Best Unpasteurized Cheese’’, S6297 [3DE]
Century of Farming in Norwich—Family Members Flock From Around the World To Mark Anniversary, S5426 [9SE]
Changing Climate—More Extreme Weather Ahead (excerpt), S1453 [10MR]
Emergency Drought Bill Deserves To Die, H8830 [8DE]
Facts Support Passage of Drought Relief Legislation, H8838 [8DE]
Muddying the Waters, S5303 [31JY]
Ukraine Faces Hurdles in Restoring Its Farming Legacy, H5519 [19JN]
When Life Turned Ugly—Domestic Violence Is an All Too Common Occurrence in Rural America, S5292 [31JY]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2389), S3293 [22MY] (see H.R. 4800), H5072 [5JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), consideration (see H. Res. 616), H5248 [10JN]
AID: reform Food for Peace Program (see S. 2421), S3367 [3JN]
Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 4524), H3363 [30AP]
Animals: prohibit any Federal entity, in carrying out efforts to reduce effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, from imposing a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock (see H.R. 4393), H2913 [3AP]
——— provide for State and tribal management and protection of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 5058), H6105 [10JY]
Cesar Chavez Day: observance (see H. Res. 529), H2744 [27MR]
CFTC: reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (see H.R. 4413), H2990 [7AP]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), consideration (see H. Res. 629), H5493 [18JN]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 404), S1819 [27MR]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: provide for a net benefit review of any transaction between U.S. and foreign companies (see H.R. 5581), H7884 [18SE]
Conservation of natural resources: support voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation in order to sustain natural resources to meet the needs of a growing population (see S. Con. Res. 39), S4404 [10JY] (see H. Con. Res. 95), H2644 [25MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps/Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) community gardens in high poverty areas program (see H.R. 4084), H1937 [25FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: consult with Indian tribes to make grants and enter into agreements with eligible entities to conduct research and education and training programs to protect and preserve Native American seeds (see S. 2116), S1584 [12MR]
——— disclose crop insurance premium subsidies made on behalf of Members of Congress and Cabinet Secretaries and expenses covered and underwriting gains earned by private insurance providers (see H.R. 5634), H7885 [18SE]
——— enter into a lease involving the South Central Agricultural Laboratory to facilitate improvement of the laboratory to support cooperative State and Federal agricultural research (see H.R. 4264), H2484 [14MR]
——— extend the term of marketing assistance loans in cases in which a purchaser has bought the loan commodity subject to the loan and declared bankruptcy prior to paying for the loan commodity (see S. 2815), S5628 [16SE] (see H.R. 5542), H7882 [18SE]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2201), S2095 [2AP]
——— support country-of-origin labeling, ban imports of fresh meats from countries with foot-and-mouth disease, and reform certain livestock programs (see S. 2764), S5217 [31JY]
Dept. of Labor: prohibit work by children in tobacco-related agriculture as particularly hazardous oppressive child labor (see H.R. 5327), H7181 [31JY]
Dept. of the Interior: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (see S. 1965), S528 [28JA] (see H.R. 4508), H3291 [29AP]
——— identify and declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 5156), H6398 [17JY]
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]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (see S. 2016), S891 [11FE] (see H.R. 4039), H1769 [11FE]
——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (see S. 2198), S1923 [1AP]
——— provide drought assistance to California and other affected Western States (see H.R. 4239), H2432 [13MR]
——— provide for drought relief measures in New Mexico (see S. 2470), S3668 [12JN]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (see H.R. 5781), H8272 [2DE]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), consideration (see H. Res. 770), H8365 [3DE]
EPA: allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, and eliminate corn ethanol mandate (see H.R. 4849), H5362 [12JN]
——— establish grant program to assist communities and local agriculture industry with meeting total maximum daily loads through upgraded sewer and wastewater systems and improved agriculture runoff practices (see H.R. 4739), H4829 [22MY]
——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see H.R. 4157), H2255 [6MR]
——— provide for certain special congressional review procedures for EPA rulemakings (see H.R. 5034), H6034 [9JY]
FDA: ensure that certain facilities continue to be treated as alcohol-related facilities, notwithstanding the distribution of spent grains resulting from the production of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4430), H3057 [8AP]
Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 5196), H6814 [24JY]
Foreign aid: end global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote long-term, agricultural-led economic growth, and build resilient, adaptive, local capacity of vulnerable populations (see S. 2909), S5783 [18SE]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see S. 2193), S1923 [1AP] (see H.R. 4098), H2000 [26FE]
Immigration: increase transparency and reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see H.R. 5197), H6814 [24JY]
International Year of Family Farming: designate (see S. Res. 544), S5588 [15SE]
Interstate commerce: authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4307), H2695 [26MR]
——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4308), H2695 [26MR]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production (see S. 2379), S3237 [21MY] (see S. 2727), S5216 [31JY]
Labeling: provide for country of origin labeling for dairy products (see H.R. 3935), H1431 [27JA]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S5564 [11SE]
National Community Gardening Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 691), H6859 [25JY]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 488), S4154 [26JN]
National security: recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense (see S. Res. 373), S1315 [5MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exclude alien agricultural seasonal workers when determining employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 5392), H7240 [1AU]
Pesticides: increase availability of pesticides for the management of parasitic pests that adversely impact the health of managed pollinator bees (see H.R. 5447), H7433 [10SE]
——— permit commercial applicators to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form (see H.R. 5714), H7995 [14NO]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]
Roads and highways: encourage efforts by transportation rights-of-way managers to adopt vegetation management practices that provide habitats and forage for monarch butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators (see H.R. 4790), H5063 [30MY]
——— exempt agricultural loads traveling on Federal highways from weight limitations if State agricultural regulations are met (see H.R. 5201), H6814 [24JY]
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), S1234 [27FE] (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1937 [25FE]
Southern Prairie Potholes National Wildlife Refuge: establish (see S. 2845), S5698 [17SE]
Taxation: expand certain exceptions to private activity bond rules for first-time farmers (see H.R. 4757), H5022 [29MY]
——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (see S. 2021), S947 [12FE]
——— reform estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 4061), H1776 [14FE]
——— reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 2899), S5783 [18SE]
U.S. Cotton Futures Act: modify definition of cotton futures contracts (see S. 2984), S6350 [4DE] (see H.R. 5810), H8868 [8DE]
Urban areas: promote and enhance urban agricultural production and agricultural research in urban areas (see H.R. 5616), H7885 [18SE]
Washington (State): anniversary of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (see S. Res. 349), S821 [6FE]
Cloture motions
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Conference reports
Agricultural Act (H.R. 2642), H1269–H1425 [27JA]
Letters
California Emergency Drought Relief Act: D.O. McIsaac, Pacific Fishery Management Council, H8834, H8836 [8DE]
——— several environmental organizations, H8831 [8DE]
——— several fishermen’s organizations, H8837 [8DE]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act: several organizations, H5850 [8JY]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Alexander M. Cutler, Business Roundtable (organization), E1101 [3JY]
——— Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H5620 [23JN]
——— Amit Narang and Bartlett Naylor, Public Citizen (organization), H5615 [23JN]
——— Andy Blocker, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), E1103 [3JY]
——— Coalition for Derivatives End-Users, E1100 [3JY]
——— Dan Gilligan, Petroleum Marketers Association of America and Michael C. Trunzo, New England Fuel Institute, H5617 [23JN]
——— Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, E1102 [3JY]
——— Jo Ann Emerson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, E1102 [3JY]
——— Micah Hauptman and Barbara Roper, Consumer Federation of America, H5615 [23JN]
——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E1100 [3JY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5613 [23JN]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5613 [23JN]
——— several production agriculture and agribusiness organizations, E1103 [3JY]
——— Steve Suppan, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, H5618–H5620 [23JN]
——— Susan N. Kelly, American Public Power Association, E1101 [3JY]
——— Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, E1103 [3JY]
——— William Funk, Richard Murphy, and Thomas O. McGarity, Center for Progressive Reform (organization), H5621 [23JN]
Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Scott Slesinger, National Resources Defense Council, H2266 [11MR]
Global warming: Blake Cady, S1461 [10MR]
——— Dorothy Bagley, S1461 [10MR]
——— Ken Marien, S1461 [10MR]
——— Mon Cochran, S1461 [10MR]
——— Nilan M. MacDonald, S1461 [10MR]
——— Susan Timberlake, S1461 [10MR]
Global warming impact on the environment: Kara Tanaka, S1440 [10MR]
Lists
Committee on Agriculture (House) Democratic staff, H1486 [29JA]
Committee on Agriculture (House) Republican staff, H1497 [29JA]
Horse industry groups and individuals supporting H.R. 1518, Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, E631–E633 [30AP]
Organizations supporting S. Res. 404, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1861 [31MR]
Motions
CFTC: reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), H5663 [24JN]
Drought: provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8886 [9DE]
Press releases
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Dennis Kelleher, Better Markets (organization), H5616 [23JN]
President Pérez Molina Formalizes Historic Agreement: Guatemalan Embassy, S5947 [12NO]
Proclamations
Tribute to National Cereal Producers Association of Poland: Representative Flores, E282 [28FE]
Proposals
Observe Smith-Lever Act anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities, E10 [7JA]
Remarks in House
Adent, John: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E350 [11MR]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H441 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5265–H5312 [11JN], H6299 [16JY], E966, E967, E970 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), consideration (H. Res. 616), H5259–H5265 [11JN]
Agriculture Extension Act: anniversary, E710 [8MY]
America’s PrepareAthon!: tribute to national campaign increasing emergency preparedness, H3221 [28AP]
Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (H.R. 4524), H3300 [30AP]
Antle, Robert V.: Grower-Shipper Association of Central California E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1027 [20JN]
California: delay legislation addressing certain water-related concerns until it is determined it will not have a negative impact on the water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the California Delta region, H1639 [5FE]
California Farm Water Coalition: anniversary, E1130 [9JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3382, H3383 [1MY]
Carter, Matt and family: Escambia County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E467 [28MR]
CFTC: conduct study to determine whether high-frequency trading increases market volatility, H5629 [23JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), H5592 [20JN], H5612–H5638 [23JN], H5659–H5665 [24JN], H8990 [10DE], E1061 [24JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), consideration (H. Res. 629), H5508–H5513 [19JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), corrections in engrossment, H5612 [23JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), motion to recommit, H5663, H5664 [24JN]
——— require a report on number of entities regulated, their size, practice models, and managed assets, H5629–H5631 [23JN]
Climate: impact of global warming on water supplies and agriculture, H175 [13JA], H1547 [4FE], H2655 [26MR]
Colleges and universities: allow growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H4980, H4981, H4990, H4991 [29MY]
Collinsworth, Bobby and family: Walton County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1539 [12NO]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps/Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) community gardens in high poverty areas program, E219 [18FE]
Corps of Engineers: Bayou Meto and Grand Prairie projects funding, H5988 [9JY]
——— closure of Mississippi River section to daytime river traffic, H7905 [12NO]
——— prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6071, H6072 [10JY]
Crystal City, TX: tribute, H2068 [28FE]
Davis, Rex: Prowers County, CO, Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E1130 [9JY]
Del Rio, TX: tribute, H5648 [24JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service eradication of specialty crop pests funding, H5289 [11JN]
——— citrus greening research funding, H5263 [11JN]
——— Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program funding through reductions in Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration funding, H5296 [11JN]
——— Economic Research Service funding, H5292 [11JN]
——— Farm Service Agency Emergency Conservation Program funding, H5297, H5298 [11JN]
——— Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H5297 [11JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H45 [8JA], H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1446 [28JA], H1492 [29JA]
——— Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding through reductions in marketing and promotion administration account funding, H5294, H5295 [11JN]
——— Natural Resources Conservation Service Watershed Rehabilitation Program funding, H5299–H5301 [11JN]
——— Office of Congressional Relations funding, H5288 [11JN]
——— Office of Inspector General funding through reductions in Office of Chief Financial Officer funding, H5289, H5290 [11JN]
——— Office of Inspector General meat safety investigation funding, H5288 [11JN]
——— Office of the General Counsel funding, H5291 [11JN]
——— reform crop insurance program, H1495 [29JA]
——— repeal Market Access Program, H3164 [10AP]
——— support alternative methods to tree removal to combat Asian long-horned beetle, H5283 [11JN]
——— under secretaries and assistant secretary office account funding, H5290 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine including agricultural tools and supplies, H5518–H5520 [19JN]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp, H4979–H4981, H4991 [29MY]
Dept. of the Interior: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (H.R. 4508), H6612 [22JY]
——— release reversionary interest in certain land conveyed to Oregon for establishment of Oregon State University Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center (H.R. 3366), H4856–H4858 [28MY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, E467 [28MR]
Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (H.R. 2322), H3221 [28AP]
Drought: provide drought assistance to California and other affected Western States (H.R. 4239), H8830 [8DE]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8653 [4DE], H8826–H8840 [8DE], H8877 [9DE]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), consideration (H. Res. 770), H8369–H8385 [4DE], E1771 [10DE]
——— provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), motion to recommit, H8886–H8889 [9DE]
——— provide that short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California shall not impact fishing industry jobs, regional economy, and protect existing water rights and tribal sovereignity in Western States, H8886, H8887 [9DE]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H2428–H2431 [13MR]
Elmore, Stephen H.: Imperial County Farm Bureau Jim Kuhn Memorial Farmer of the Year Award recipient, E1519 [12NO]
EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (H.R. 311), H2264–H2266 [11MR]
——— economic impact of enforcement of certain air pollution and water pollution regulations, H1649–H1656 [5FE]
——— regulation of agricultural on-farm fuel storage and spill prevention, H1655 [5FE]
——— regulation of intrastate waters including isolated streams or ditches on private agricultural properties, H1651 [5FE]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program, H6756 [24JY]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 2692), H5500 [19JN]
Escambia County, FL: anniversary of Barrineu Park 4–H Club, E1405 [15SE]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E102 [17JA]
Fleming County, KY: anniversary of Hinton Mills (business) Seed Days Customer Appreciation Event, E284 [28FE]
Forest Service: convey certain property to Wyoming to consolidate the historic Ranch A (H.R. 1684), H1257, H1258 [27JA]
Foster Farms Co.: anniversary, E957 [11JN], E997 [17JN]
4–H (organization): anniversary of 4–H Club of Wisconsin, E530 [7AP]
Golden, CO: Golden Farmers Market recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award, E76 [15JA]
Greeley, CO: tribute to Colorado Farm Show, E598 [28AP]
Harris, John: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E1636 [19NO]
Hatfield, PA: anniversary of George Didden Greenhouses, E1349 [8SE]
Holley family: Okaloosa County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1425 [16SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (H.R. 1518), E631 [30AP]
Ibleto, Art: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Hall of Fame inductee, E1231 [24JY]
Jay, FL: anniversary of Jay Peanut Festival, E1550 [12NO]
Kern County, CA, Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1505 [19SE]
Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E345 [11MR]
Labeling: provide for country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and poultry products, H5282 [11JN]
——— provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, H1502 [29JA]
Lansing, NC: tribute to Rose Mountain Butcher Shoppe, H7946 [13NO]
Larson, John P. (Phil): Ag One Foundation Community Salute award recipient, E686 [6MY]
Leipprandt, Ted: Michigan Agri-Business Association Leaders and Legends Award recipient, E17 [8JA]
Lenawee County, MI: anniversary of Lenawee County Fair, E924 [9JN]
Minnesota: tribute to family-owned farms, E1485 [19SE]
Miya family: Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1377 [10SE]
National Agriculture Day: observance, H2593 [24MR], H2636 [25MR]
National Agriculture Week: observance, H2656 [26MR]
National Dairy Month: observance, H5321 [12JN]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), H1691–H1693 [10FE]
National Pollinator Week: observance, H5500 [19JN]
National Rice Month: observance, H7537 [16SE]
New York, NY: tribute to La Casita de Catano Community Garden, E1689 [2DE]
NOAA: Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery program funding for minimum riparian buffers, H4974, H4975 [29MY]
NSF: prohibit funding to examine climate effects on tea quality and socioeconomic responses in China and other locations, H4995, H4996 [29MY]
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Star Award for Exports recipient, E890 [30MY]
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau: lawsuit challenging EPA rule establishing new mandate for nutrient-runoff standards and takeover of laws governing waters in States comprising Chesapeake Bay watershed, H5638 [23JN]
Pesticides: permit commercial applicators to create, retain, submit, and convey pesticide application-related records, reports, data, and other information in electronic form (H.R. 5714), H8231, H8232 [2DE]
Plant City, FL: tribute to Florida Strawberry Festival, E373 [13MR]
Presque Isle, ME: anniversary of Aroostook Farm, E1202 [22JY]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 2642), H24, H45 [8JA], H79 [9JA], H230 [15JA], E92 [16JA]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), conference report, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1436 [28JA], H1484, H1485–H1501, H1502, H1503 [29JA], H1552 [4FE], H1595 [5FE], H1944 [26FE], H2615 [25MR], E149 [31JA], E152, E154 [3FE], E161 [4FE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]
Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits, H1665 [6FE]
——— improve management of grazing leases and permits by consolidating environmental reviews, clarifying definition of current grazing management, and ensuring timely response for certain trailing and crossing applications, H1673, H1674 [6FE]
——— require groups not substantially justified or directly affected by final Federal grazing decisions to pay legal expenses of the other party when they lose in court, H1674 [6FE]
Roads and highways: encourage efforts by transportation rights-of-way managers to adopt vegetation management practices that provide habitats and forage for monarch butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators (H.R. 4790), E895 [30MY]
Roby, Representative: tribute to Alabama Agriculture Advisory Panel, H1500 [29JA]
Rutgers University: tribute to Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension, E1123 [9JY]
Salvestrin, Rich: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1225 [24JY]
San Diego County, CA: anniversary of San Diego County Farm Bureau, E154 [3FE]
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation: tribute, E129 [28JA], E599 [28AP]
Save Mart Supermarkets (company): Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1537 [12NO]
Schenectady, NY: anniversary of Schenectady Greenmarket, H2143 [4MR]
Seymour, IN: tribute to Roberts Tree Farm, E1718 [3DE]
Smith-Lever Act: observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities, H2158 [5MR], E309 [5MR], E690 [6MY], E1104 [3JY], E1123 [9JY]
Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: anniversary, E740 [9MY]
Steffes Registered Holsteins (family farm): Illinois Milk Producers’ Association Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, E1370 [9SE]
Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District, E1439 [17SE]
Svedman, Donald L.: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E353 [11MR]
Taxation: reform estate and gift taxes, E203 [11FE]
Tomky, Chris: East Otero Conservation District (organization) Conservationist of the Year Award recipient, E249 [26FE]
U.S. Cotton Futures Act: modify definition of cotton futures contracts (H.R. 5810), H9015, H9016 [10DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect farmers and hunters from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting, H1580 [4FE]
University of California: Cooperative Extension Kings County recipient of Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award, E1382 [10SE]
University of Florida: anniversary of Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Cooperative Extension Services, E1309 [1AU]
Urban areas: promote and enhance urban agricultural production and agricultural research in urban areas (H.R. 5616), E1458 [19SE]
Ward family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1499 [19SE]
Washington (State): anniversary of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area, H1701 [10FE]
Womack, Abner: American Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, H2088 [28FE]
Yoder family: Escambia County, FL, Farm Family and Agricultural Innovator of the Year award recipient, E1496 [19SE]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S395–S397 [16JA], S3776–S3784, S3788, S3792, S3798–S3800, S3804 [18JN], S3852 [19JN], S3887 [23JN]
Benton County, OR: anniversary of Benton County Fair and Rodeo, S5130 [30JY]
Business and industry: impact of Government regulations on hiring and job loss, S1493 [11MR]
Butternut Mountain Farm, Vermont Maple Sugar Co.: tribute, S2376 [10AP]
CFTC: provide for greater regulation of high frequency trading of commodities futures and greater protection for derivatives traders and trading facilities, S1915 [1AP]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (S. Res. 404), S1860, S1862 [31MR]
——— tribute (S. Res. 404), unanimous-consent request, S1861, S1862 [31MR]
Children and youth: use of child labor in harvesting of cocoa beans, S3626 [12JN]
Climate: impact of climate change on Connecticut, S1446–S1450 [10MR]
——— impact of climate change on Utah, S4491–S4493 [15JY]
——— impact of global warming on agriculture, S1473 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on the economy, S1422, S1454, S1481–S1483 [10MR], S6257–S6259 [2DE]
——— impact of global warming on water supplies and agriculture, S1424–S1426, S1459, S1476 [10MR], S1720–S1722 [25MR], S3496 [9JN]
Corps of Engineers: authority to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S6810 [13DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program funding, S722 [4FE]
——— establish Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S713 [4FE]
——— improve Federal dairy programs, S396 [16JA], S672 [3FE]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S675, S676, S678 [3FE], S711 [4FE]
——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S630, S631 [30JA]
——— operate marketing assistance loan program in a way that encourages redemption and minimizes forfeiture of loan commodities to the Federal government and enables the orderly marketing of loan commodities, S6860 [15DE]
——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S713 [4FE]
——— reform commodity subsidy programs, S514 [28JA], S695 [3FE]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (S. 2198), S2041 [1AP], S2043 [2AP], S3222 [21MY], S3308 [22MY]
——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (S. 2016), S892 [11FE]
Ecology and environment: local efforts to address ecological issues, S1444 [10MR]
Eldertide LLC: SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
EPA: authority to make local land and water use decisions, S5302 [31JY]
——— economic impact of certain water pollution regulations, S4318–S4321 [9JY]
Federal aid programs: milk price support program, S721 [4FE]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, S673 [3FE]
Floods: disaster assistance to Minnesota, S4386 [10JY]
Greensboro, VT: Cellars at Jasper Hill recipient of World Cheese Awards ‘‘World’s Best Unpasteurized Cheese’’ award, S6297 [3DE]
Guatemala: Chixoy Hydroelectric Dam reparations agreement provisions implementation, S5947 [12NO]
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Allamakee County, IA, S4616 [17JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Benton County, IA, S3539 [10JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Boone County, IA, S3807 [18JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Bremer County, IA, S4264 [8JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Buena Vista County, IA, S2645 [5MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Butler County, IA, S3859 [19JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Cerro Gordo County, IA, S3468 [5JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Cherokee County, IA, S2906 [12MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Chickasaw County, IA, S4328 [9JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Clay County, IA, S2715 [6MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Clinton County, IA, S3681 [16JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Dallas County, IA, S4329 [9JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Davis County, IA, S4398 [10JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Decatur County, IA, S3337 [2JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Delaware County, IA, S4399 [10JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Dickinson County, IA, S2864 [8MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Dubuque County, IA, S3363 [3JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Emmet County, IA, S2863 [8MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Fayette County, IA, S4549 [16JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Floyd County, IA, S3929 [24JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Franklin County, IA, S4265 [8JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Fremont County, IA, S2561 [30AP]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Grundy County, IA, S4329 [9JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Hamilton County, IA, S2790 [7MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Hardin County, IA, S2789 [7MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Harrison County, IA, S3023 [14MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Henry County, IA, S3999 [25JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Howard County, IA, S4699 [22JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Iowa County, IA, S4000 [25JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jackson County, IA, S4550 [16JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jasper County, IA, S3288 [22MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jefferson County, IA, S3659 [12JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jones County, IA, S4147 [26JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Keokuk County, IA, S3364 [3JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Lee County, IA, S3540 [10JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Lyon County, IA, S2607 [1MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Madison County, IA, S3601 [11JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Mahaska County, IA, S3336 [2JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Marion County, IA, S3895 [23JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Marshall County, IA, S3289 [22MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Monona County, IA, S2790 [7MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Monroe County, IA, S4266 [8JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Muscatine County, IA, S3469 [5JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on O’Brien County, IA, S2948 [13MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Osceola County, IA, S2906 [12MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Palo Alto County, IA, S2949 [13MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Plymouth County, IA, S2606 [1MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Pocahontas County, IA, S2950 [13MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Poweshiek County, IA, S3232 [21MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Ringgold County, IA, S3066 [15MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Sac County, IA, S2715 [6MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Shelby County, IA, S2562 [30AP]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Sioux County, IA, S2645 [5MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Story County, IA, S3601 [11JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Taylor County, IA, S3068 [15MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Van Buren County, IA, S3928 [24JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Wapello County, IA, S3232–S3234 [21MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Warren County, IA, S3858 [19JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Washington County, IA, S3660 [12JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Wayne County, IA, S4147 [26JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Winnebago County, IA, S4615 [17JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Winneshiek County, IA, S3896 [23JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Worth County, IA, S3682 [16JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Wright County, IA, S4700 [22JY]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (S. 2193), S1935 [1AP]
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation: anniversary, S6538 [10DE]
Immigration: impact of guest worker program and legalized immigration on employment, S469 [27JA], S632–S635 [30JA]
International Year of Family Farming: designate (S. Res. 544), S5592 [15SE]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production (S. 2379), S3240 [21MY], S6880–S6882 [16DE]
Labeling: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, S696 [3FE], S724 [4FE]
Lammiman, Allyson: National Association of Agricultural Educators Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4398 [10JY]
Maple syrup: support production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities, S813 [6FE]
Maryland: impact of Regional Conservation Partnership Program on agriculture and conservation efforts, S3835 [19JN]
Moore, Frank: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5302 [31JY]
National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 543), S5720 [17SE]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 488), S4626 [17JY]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), S1132 [25FE]
——— reauthorize (S. 376), S703, S704 [3FE]
National security: recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense (S. Res. 373), S1326 [5MR]
Norwich, VT: anniversary of Meeting House Farm, S5426 [9SE]
OSHA: exempt small farming operations from rules and regulations, S305 [14JA]
Paradise Valley, NV: anniversary of Stewart’s Ninety-Six Ranch, S5045 [29JY]
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 2642), S44 [7JA], S396 [16JA]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 2642), conference report, S514–S516 [28JA], S561, S585 [29JA], S613, S619, S630–S632, S636, S640, S645 [30JA], S665–S690, S693–S697 [3FE], S710–S718, S720–S726, S729–S736, S746 [4FE], S813 [6FE], S997–S999 [24FE]
Reed, Nathan and family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S6783 [12DE]
Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S734, S735 [4FE]
Smith-Lever Act: observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities, S2863 [8MY]
——— observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities (S. Con. Res. 33), S2330 [9AP]
Taxation: extend special rule for contributions of capital gain real property made for conservation purposes, S6282 [3DE], S6338 [4DE]
——— extend tax incentives for conservation easement donations, S6326 [4DE]
——— modify incentives for production of biodiesel (S. 2021), S3650 [12JN]
Thoman, Mary (Mickey): Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5301 [31JY]
Thorn Bay, AK: tribute to Southeast Island School District for building greenhouses for students at each school, S3928 [24JN]
Wells, NV: tribute to Wells Future Farmers of America participation in Western National Rangeland Career Development Event, S6940 [2JA]
Reports filed
Agricultural Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2642) (H. Rept. 113–333), H1430 [27JA]
Agricultural Guestworker (AG) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1773) (H. Rept. 113–674), H10318 [12DE]
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4800) (H. Rept. 113–468), H5072 [5JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2389) (S. Rept. 113–164), S3293 [22MY]
Consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 113–334), H1430 [27JA]
Consideration of H.R. 4413, Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 629) (H. Rept. 113–476), H5493 [18JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 616) (H. Rept. 113–472), H5248 [10JN]
Consideration of H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 770) (H. Rept. 113–646), H8365 [3DE]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4413) (H. Rept. 113–469), H5072 [5JN]
Dept. of the Interior Extension of Water Contract Between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1965) (S. Rept. 113–228), S5215 [31JY]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4508) (H. Rept. 113–534), H6397 [17JY]
Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 311) (H. Rept. 113–375), H2255 [6MR]
Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 258) (S. Rept. 113–166), S3293 [22MY]
Hermiston Reversionary Interest Release Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3366) (H. Rept. 113–402), H2960 [4AP]
Klamath Basin Water Recovery and Economic Restoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2379) (S. Rept. 113–299), S6540 [10DE]
National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 113–348), H1686 [6FE]
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1406) (S. Rept. 113–254), S5588 [15SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Programs: reauthorize (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]
Statements
California Emergency Drought Relief Act: Executive Office of the President, H8830 [8DE]
——— Senator Boxer, H8830 [8DE]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Executive Office of the President, H5616 [23JN]
Iowa Climate Statement 2013—A Rising Challenge to Iowa Agriculture: Several Iowa College and University Professors, S1722 [25MR]
Tables
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5268–H5280 [11JN]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations adjustments detail, S3681 [16JN], S5043 [29JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 465, consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act and conference report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, H1443 [28JA]
H. Res. 616, consideration of H.R. 4800, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5259 [11JN]
H. Res. 629, consideration of H.R. 4413, Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, H5508 [19JN]
H. Res. 770, consideration of H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, H8369 [4DE]
H.R. 311, Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship (FUELS) Act, H2264 [11MR]
H.R. 1684, Ranch A Consolidation and Management Improvement Act, H1257 [27JA]
H.R. 2431, National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, H1691 [10FE]
H.R. 3366, Hermiston Reversionary Lands Act, H4856 [28MY]
H.R. 4508, Dept. of the Interior extension of water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District, H6612 [22JY]
H.R. 5714, Pest Management Records Modernization Act, H8231 [2DE]
H.R. 5781, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, H8826–H8829 [8DE]
H.R. 5810, U.S. Cotton Futures Act definition of cotton futures contracts modification, H9015 [10DE]
S. 376, Drought Information Act, S704 [3FE]
S. 2016, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, S893–S896 [11FE]
S. Con. Res. 33, observe Smith-Lever Act anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities, S1239 [27FE]
S. Con. Res. 39, support voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation in order to sustain natural resources to meet the needs of a growing population, S4418 [10JY]
S. Res. 349, Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area anniversary, S825 [6FE]
S. Res. 373, recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense, S1324 [5MR]
S. Res. 404, tribute to Cesar E. Chavez, S1832 [27MR]
S. Res. 488, National Day of the American Cowboy, S4164 [26JN]
S. Res. 543, National Bison Day, S5566 [11SE]
S. Res. 544, International Year of Family Farming, S5590 [15SE]
AGRICULTURE COUNCIL OF AMERICA
Remarks in House
National Agriculture Day: observance, H2593 [24MR], H2636 [25MR]
National Agriculture Week: observance, H2656 [26MR]
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION ACT
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E710 [8MY]
AGRICULTURE REFORM, FOOD, AND JOBS ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2642): consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]
Articles and editorials
Bipartisan Taxpayer Raid, S680 [3FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 2642): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]
Cloture motions
Enact (H.R. 2642): conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Conference reports
Provisions (H.R. 2642), H1269–H1425 [27JA]
Letters
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding: several mayors, H1446 [28JA]
Press releases
SNAP Cuts in Farm Bill Will Lead to Less Food for Vulnerable People: Food Research and Action Center, H1446 [28JA]
Remarks in House
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, H1502 [29JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H45 [8JA], H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1446 [28JA], H1492 [29JA]
——— reform crop insurance program, H1495 [29JA]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H1497, H1498 [29JA]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H24, H31, H45, H47, H50 [8JA], H230 [15JA], H1443–H1446, H1449 [28JA], H1484, H1486, H1488–H1499, H1502 [29JA], H1595 [5FE], H2615 [25MR], E92 [16JA], E154 [3FE]
Enact (H.R. 2642), H24, H45 [8JA], H79 [9JA], H230 [15JA], E92 [16JA]
——— conference report, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1436 [28JA], H1484, H1485–H1501, H1502, H1503 [29JA], H1552 [4FE], H1595 [5FE], H1944 [26FE], H2615 [25MR], E149 [31JA], E152, E154 [3FE], E161 [4FE]
——— consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]
EPA: exempt the conduct of certain silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements, E161 [4FE]
LIHEAP: funding, H1488, H1493 [29JA], H2616 [25MR]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: milk price support program, S721 [4FE]
——— provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, S696 [3FE], S724 [4FE]
——— restore integrity to and strengthen payment limitation rules for commodity payments and benefits to farmers, S673 [3FE]
——— support maple syrup production research and education, sustainability of maple syrup resources, promotion of maple products, and access to lands for maple sugaring activities, S813 [6FE]
Congress: prohibit conference committee members from inserting in or removing from their report matter not agreed to by either House of Congress, S673 [3FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program funding, S722 [4FE]
——— clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S725 [4FE]
——— establish Aggregate Risk and Revenue Management Program, S713 [4FE]
——— improve Federal dairy programs, S396 [16JA], S672 [3FE]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S675, S676, S678 [3FE], S711 [4FE]
——— modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S630, S631 [30JA]
——— promote local and regional farm and food systems, S713 [4FE]
——— reform commodity subsidy programs, S514 [28JA], S695 [3FE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S675, S688 [3FE], S730–S734 [4FE]
——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S679 [3FE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S515 [28JA], S673, S680–S685 [3FE], S711, S714–S718, S723, S724 [4FE], S813 [6FE]
Enact (H.R. 2642), S44 [7JA], S396 [16JA]
——— conference report, S514 [28JA], S561, S585 [29JA], S613, S619, S630–S632, S636, S640, S645 [30JA], S665–S690, S693–S697 [3FE], S710–S718, S720–S726, S729–S736, S746 [4FE], S813 [6FE], S997–S999 [24FE]
Iowa: Iowa House of Representatives passage of resolution on H.R. 2642, provisions, S561 [29JA]
LIHEAP: funding, S714 [4FE]
National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize, S722 [4FE]
Senate: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S734, S735 [4FE]
Reports filed
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 113–334), H1430 [27JA]
Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2642) (H. Rept. 113–333), H1430 [27JA]
Resolutions by organizations
Iowa: Provisions, S561 [29JA]
Rulings of the Chair
Enact (H.R. 2642): consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]
Texts of
H. Res. 465, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2642, provisions, H1443 [28JA]
AGUILAR, ANAJELY
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E329 [6MR]
AGUILAR BELMONTES, ANTONIA E.
Bills and resolutions
Relief (see H.R. 4506), H3240 [28AP] (see H.R. 4585), H3447 [6MY]
AGUILERA, YRIS TAMARA PEREZ
Remarks in House
Tribute, E459 [27MR]
AHERN, MADELINE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6690 [11DE]
AHLBERG, BRIAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6683 [11DE]
AHLBRAND, KEVIN
Letters
Nomination of Ronnie L. White to be district judge, S4515 [16JY]
AHMED, AZAM
Articles and editorials
Afghan Turnout Is High as Voters Defy the Taliban, S2291 [8AP]
AHMED, SHAFI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1510 [12NO]
AHRENS, NICOLE
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E385 [14MR]
AHU, JANNA W.
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S3551 [10JN]
AIDS HOUSING OPPORTUNITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Homeless: modernize formula and terms for allocations to prevent homelessness for individuals living with HIV or AIDS (see H.R. 5640), H7886 [18SE]
AIKEN, SC
Remarks in House
Aiken County Shrine Club: tribute to veterans job fair, H2102 [4MR]
Dept. of Energy: environmental impact of transporting liquid nuclear waste from Chalk River Research reactor in Ontario, Canada, through several States to Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, H6756 [24JY]
——— promote and support the Savannah River Site clean nuclear energy objectives, H1254 [27JA]
——— proposal to close the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, H3201 [28AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H5601 [23JN]
AINSWORTH, ELLEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1176 [16JY]
AINSWORTH, JENNIFER
Remarks in House
South Carolina: Teacher of the Year award recipient, E622 [29AP]
AIR AND HEALTH QUALITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE DESIGNATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5359), H7183 [31JY]
AIR FORCE see Department of Defense
AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Aurora, CO: tribute to Rangeview High School CyberPatriot team participation in Air Force Association CyberPatriot Competition National Finals, E642 [30AP]
Cundiff, Susan: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1540 [12NO]
Mason, Sarah: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School and Overall Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1544 [12NO]
Moore, Penny: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1542 [12NO]
AIR FORCES ESCAPE AND EVASION SOCIETY
Bills and resolutions
Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 4693), H4684 [20MY]
Remarks in House
Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 4693), H4788 [22MY]
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL
Letters
Transparent Airfares Act, H6867 [28JY]
AIR POLLUTION see also Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment; Pollution
Amendments
EPA: promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), H8141, H8142 [20NO]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), consideration (H. Res. 756), H8048 [18NO]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), H2185, H2186, H2188, H2189, H2190, H2191, H2193, H2194 [5MR]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), consideration (H. Res. 497), H2165 [5MR]
Articles and editorials
Carbon Tax Could Bolster Green Energy, S6152 [19NO]
‘Carbon Tax’ Would Help Iowa, Planet, S6151 [19NO]
Climate Change Goes Underwater, S4324 [9JY]
Do Economists All Favour a Carbon Tax?, S6152 [19NO]
Everyone Deserves Clean Air and Equal Protection From Pollution, S6038 [18NO]
ICYMI—White House Delayed Enacting Rules Ahead of 2012 Election To Avoid Controversy, S1384 [10MR]
In Chicago, Piles of Petroleum Coke Suggest the Future of Canadian Tar Sands Oil, S6040 [18NO]
National Climate Assessment—Alarmists Offer Untrue, Unrelenting Doom and Gloom, H3442 [6MY]
Republican Case for Climate Action, S6151 [19NO]
Texas Toxic Town Lures Industry While Residents Wheeze, S6038 [18NO]
Bills and resolutions
Animals: prohibit any Federal entity, in carrying out efforts to reduce effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, from imposing a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock (see H.R. 4393), H2913 [3AP]
Atsugi Naval Air Facility: provide health care for certain individuals exposed to environmental hazards and establish advisory board to examine exposures to environmental hazards (see H.R. 4517), H3292 [29AP]
Carbon Capture and Sequestration Deployment Acceleration Fund: establish (see S. 2776), S5325 [1AU]
Cargo transportation: improve national freight policy (see S. 2380), S3237 [21MY]
CBO: require calculation of carbon score for all legislation (see S. 2905), S5783 [18SE] (see H.R. 5733), H8071 [18NO]
Clean Energy Consortia: establish (see H.R. 5548), H7882 [18SE]
Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5271), H7125 [30JY]
——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S4997 [28JY]
Coal: direct Federal investment in carbon capture and storage and other clean coal technologies (see S. 2152), S1730 [25MR]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7617 [16SE]
Dept. of Energy: authorize a research program, loan guarantees, and tax credits to facilitate development and commercial deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies (see S. 2287), S2647 [5MY]
Dept. of HHS: develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see S. 2864), S5782 [18SE]
Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 2959), S6205 [20NO] (see H.R. 5751), H8169 [20NO]
Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2100), S1416 [10MR]
Ecology and environment: provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees (see S. 2940), S6148 [19NO]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
EPA: allow advanced biofuel, biomass-based diesel, and cellulosic biofuel to satisfy mandates of the renewable fuel program only if domestically produced, and eliminate corn ethanol mandate (see H.R. 4849), H5362 [12JN]
——— allow States to impose a carbon tax on greenhouse gas emissions from existing stationary sources as a way to comply with certain Clean Air Act standards (see H.R. 5796), H8668 [4DE]
——— allow States to waive regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act relating to electric generating units under certain circumstances (see S. 1988), S763 [4FE]
——— 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]
——— consider and report on the benefits of any rule addressing carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions from any electric utility generating unit (see H.R. 5300), H7126 [30JY]
——— delay implementation of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (see H.R. 4654), H4059 [9MY]
——— designate and award grants for air and health quality empowerment zones (see H.R. 5359), H7183 [31JY]
——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see S.J. Res. 30), S439 [16JA]
——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (see S. 2514), S3938 [24JN] (see H.R. 4947), H5723 [24JN]
——— give States adequate time to revise implementation plans to prevent emissions activity from contributing significantly to nonattainment in any other State relative to a national ambient air quality standard (see H.R. 4799), H5068 [2JN]
——— improve establishment of any lower ground-level ozone standards (see S. 2833), S5697 [17SE] (see H.R. 5505), H7674 [17SE]
——— nullify certain rules relative to carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing, new, or reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 4813), H5185 [9JN]
——— 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), S3367 [3JN] (see H.R. 4808), H5072 [5JN] (see H.R. 4850), H5362 [12JN]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (see H.R. 4795), H5064 [30MY]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), consideration (see H. Res. 756), H8032 [17NO]
——— promote transparent, collaborative, and cost-effective national ambient air quality standards for ozone (see H.R. 5665), H7886 [18SE]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see S. 1905), S223 [9JA] (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), consideration (see H. Res. 497), H2147 [4MR]
——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (see S. 2533), S4153 [26JN]
——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (see S. 2526), S4003 [25JN] (see H.R. 4957), H5767 [25JN]
——— set reasonable limits on stringency and timing of proposed regulations for new residential wood heaters, forced-air furnaces, and residential masonry heaters (see H.R. 4407), H2961 [4AP]
Eximbank: prohibit from providing financial support for certain high carbon intensity energy projects (see H.R. 4768), H5022 [29MY]
Federal agencies and departments: clarify requirement to consider social cost of carbon as a condition of compliance under National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 5358), H7183 [31JY]
Green Bank: establish to assist in financing of qualified clean energy and energy efficiency projects (see S. 2271), S2566 [30AP] (see H.R. 4522), H3363 [30AP]
Motor vehicles: establish a regulatory structure to facilitate production of custom cars and specialty vehicles by small volume vehicle manufacturers (see H.R. 4013), H1686 [6FE]
——— require States to dedicate a percentage of certain funds to projects that reduce emissions of public safety vehicles (see H.R. 4889), H5494 [18JN]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 336), S440 [16JA]
National Freight Network Trust Fund: establish (see H.R. 5101), H6215 [14JY]
NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see H.R. 4461), H3196 [10AP]
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]
Power resources: repeal gas tax and establish a carbon tax on highway fuels (see H.R. 5873), H9303 [11DE]
——— use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 4956), H5724 [24JN]
Taxation: expand existing tax credits to encourage the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide (see S. 2288), S2647 [5MY]
——— provide incentives for clean energy and repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 4753), H4909 [28MY]
——— reduce carbon pollution, invest in infrastructure, and cut taxes for working Americans (see H.R. 5307), H7181 [31JY]
——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances and return funds to the American people (see H.R. 4754), H4909 [28MY]
Letters
Climate change: several Senators, S3497 [9JN]
Electricity Security and Affordability Act: Cecil E. Roberts, United Mine Workers of America, H2213 [6MR]
——— Partnership for a Better Energy Future (organization), H2212 [6MR]
——— Thomas J. Gibson, American Iron and Steel Institute, H2213 [6MR]
Global warming: Blake Cady, S1461 [10MR]
——— Dorothy Bagley, S1461 [10MR]
——— Ken Marien, S1461 [10MR]
——— Mon Cochran, S1461 [10MR]
——— Nilan M. MacDonald, S1461 [10MR]
——— several scientific organizations, S5945 [12NO]
——— Susan Timberlake, S1461 [10MR]
New light-duty motor vehicle dealer certification requirement removal under the Clean Air Act: several automotive trade associations, H35 [8JA]
Promoting New Manufacturing Act: S. William Becker, National Association of Clean Air Agencies, H8142 [20NO]
Motions
EPA: promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), H8144 [20NO]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), H2211 [6MR]
Remarks in House
Air Force: construction funding to address black mold in military facilities, H3320 [30AP]
China: efforts to address pollution problem, H1547 [4FE]
Clean Air Act: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources (H.R. 1154), H2689 [26MR]
——— remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (H.R. 724), H34–H36 [8JA], H1653, H1654 [5FE]
Climate: accept scientific finding of EPA that greenhouse gas pollution is ‘‘contributing to long-lasting changes in our climate that can have a range of negative effects’’, H2191, H2192 [5MR]
——— global warming, H6 [7JA], H27, H28 [8JA], H86 [9JA], H152 [10JA], H1217 [16JA], H1262 [27JA], H1503 [29JA], H1729 [11FE], H2364, H2368 [13MR], H2685–H2690 [26MR], H2811 [2AP], H3148 [10AP], H3221, H3223 [28AP], H3415, H3441 [6MY], H5344–H5350 [12JN], H5402 [18JN], H5603, H5604 [23JN], H5646 [24JN], H6383 [17JY], H7058 [30JY], H7400 [10SE], H7629 [17SE], H7845, H7849, H7870–H7872 [18SE], E131 [28JA], E555 [9AP], E998 [17JN]
——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, H85 [9JA], H1230 [16JA], H1947 [26FE]
——— impact of global warming on national security, H5031 [30MY]
——— impact of global warming on ocean acidification, H2368 [13MR], H5806 [26JN]
——— impact of global warming on water supplies and agriculture, H175 [13JA], H1547 [4FE], H2655 [26MR]
Coal: clean coal technologies funding, H5982 [9JY]
Dept. of Defense: conduct study on the prevalence of black mold in buildings located on military bases, H4781 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for climate change-related activities, H4716–H4718 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for designing, implementing, administering, or carrying out certain climate change-related policies, H5528, H5529 [19JN]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding to make regulations or guidance derived from the cost-benefit analysis contained in certain technical support documents on social cost of carbon, H6053, H6054 [10JY]
Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (H.R. 5751), E1660–E1662 [20NO]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize plan addressing impact of climate change on recreational hunting and fishing, E165 [5FE]
Energy and water development: prohibit funding for related agencies to design, implement, administer, or carry out certain climate change-related policies, H6084 [10JY]
Energy Information Administration: certify that another Federal program can reduce carbon pollution as an alternative to EPA establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel, H2194 [5MR]
EPA: achievability of health-based proposal to revise ozone standards, H7538 [16SE]
——— allow consideration of all existing pollution control technologies being used in the U.S. or elsewhere when setting new powerplant emission standards, H2188, H2189 [5MR]
——— apply emission limits to hydrogen chloride and sulfur dioxide emitted by electric utility steam generating units that use circulating fluidized bed technology to convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 3138), H6644 [22JY], H7113 [30JY]
——— clarify that definition of ‘‘demonstration project’’ relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas refers to projects that receive Federal rather than local funding or financial assistance, H2193 [5MR]
——— clarify that outdated air quality standards do not apply toward a preconstruction permit if the applicable Federal, State, or local permitting agency determines that applying it would likely increase air pollution, H8141, H8142 [20NO]
——— clarify that regulations governing powerplants performance standards can be based on technologies developed in foreign countries providing those technologies have been proved to be achievable in the U.S., H2189 [5MR]
——— clarify that States are not prohibited from imposing new or revised Federal air quality standards under State or local law, H8142 [20NO]
——— economic impact of enforcement of certain air pollution and water pollution regulations, H1649–H1656 [5FE]
——— impact of Government regulations on coal industry, H2287 [11MR], H6042 [10JY], H7865 [18SE]
——— impact of regulation revising ozone standards, H8275 [3DE]
——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until carbon capture and storage is technologically and economically feasible (H.R. 2127), H4918 [29MY]
——— prohibit imposing carbon dioxide emissions standards on fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units until carbon capture and storage is technologically and economically feasible (H.R. 3140), H2189 [5MR]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), H8137–H8146 [20NO]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), consideration (H. Res. 756), H8045–H8050 [18NO]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (H.R. 4795), motion to recommit, H8144 [20NO]
——— proposed regulation to reduce number of biofuels in gasoline, H243 [15JA]
——— proposed rule to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, H5028 [30MY], H5345–H5350 [12JN], H5402 [18JN], H5646 [24JN]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, H7865 [18SE]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), H186 [14JA], H1650 [5FE], H2086 [28FE], H2178–H2195 [5MR], H2208–H2215 [6MR], H4918, H4925 [29MY], H5254 [11JN], E319 [6MR], E339 [10MR], E358 [12MR]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), consideration (H. Res. 497), H2160–H2167 [5MR]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), motion to recommit, H2211–H2214 [6MR]
——— regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, H1649, H1650 [5FE], H7847, H7848 [18SE]
——— regulation of production of wood-burning stoves, H1650 [5FE]
——— repeal renewable fuel standard program, H6756 [24JY]
——— require consultation with certain energy and technology agencies prior to submitting reports to Congress on the economic impact of proposed regulations, H2190 [5MR]
——— require reliance on proven technologies when issuing regulations for powerplants, H2186–H2188 [5MR]
——— require reports submitted to Congress include economic impact of regulations on global competitiveness and the required capital investments and certain costs associated with new equipment, H2190, H2191 [5MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of estimate on social cost of carbon in environmental review process, H2233, H2234 [6MR]
National Freight Network Trust Fund: establish, H5884 [9JY]
——— establish (H.R. 5101), H6251 [15JY], E1149 [14JY]
National objectives: promote environmental policies, H1662 [6FE]
NOAA: climate research funding, H4892–H4895 [28MY]
——— establish Climate Change Education Program (H.R. 4461), H3223 [28AP]
NSF: prohibit funding to examine climate effects on tea quality and socioeconomic responses in China and other locations, H4995, H4996 [29MY]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that limits greenhouse gas emissions, H5003 [29MY]
——— urge support of European Union policy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels, H29 [8JA]
Pollution: exempt air quality and water quality regulations from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2015 [27FE]
Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production, H7685 [18SE]
——— eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production (S. 1762), H2690 [26MR]
——— impact of environmental regulations on energy prices, H6985 [29JY]
——— limit release of toxic air pollutants from petroleum coke, prohibit oil and natural gas exports to countries that support terrorist organizations, and allow CFTC actions to limit excessive speculation in energy markets, H7853 [18SE]
——— promote clean energy sources in order to combat effects of climate change, H190 [14JA]
——— use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (H.R. 4956), H5754 [25JN]
Taxation: provide incentives for clean energy and repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (H.R. 4753), E853 [28MY]
——— reduce greenhouse gas emissions by requiring a Federal emission permit for the sale or use of covered substances and return funds to the American people (H.R. 4754), E848 [28MY]
Remarks in Senate
Cargo transportation: improve national freight policy (S. 2380), S3241 [21MY]
China: evaluation of ability to meet energy demands, S6061 [18NO]
——— impact of air pollution on climate change, S1393 [10MR]
Clean Air Act: remove requirement for dealer certification of new light-duty motor vehicles (H.R. 724), S3307 [22MY]
Climate: business and industry efforts to reduce carbon pollution, S355 [15JA]
——— efforts by foreign countries to confront global warming, S1478 [10MR]
——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges, S5576–S5578 [15SE], S6888 [16DE]
——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (S. Res. 524), S4988–S4993 [28JY]
——— express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (S. Res. 524), unanimous-consent request, S4989 [28JY]
——— global warming, S9 [6JA], S60 [7JA], S124 [8JA], S355 [15JA], S589–S593 [29JA], S718, S753 [4FE], S937–S939 [12FE], S1166 [26FE], S1371–S1373, S1377–S1415, S1421–S1484 [10MR], S1493, S1496, S1497, S1506, S1507–S1509 [11MR], S1533 [12MR], S1641, S1645 [13MR], S1720–S1722 [25MR], S1908 [1AP], S2228–S2230 [8AP], S2452 [29AP], S2593–S2595 [1MY], S2683, S2684, S2685 [6MY], S2741–S2743, S2749, S2751, S2773 [7MY], S2943–S2947 [13MY], S3227 [21MY], S3275–S3277 [22MY], S3327–S3329, S3333–S3336 [2JN], S3346 [3JN], S3413–S3415 [4JN], S3481, S3494–S3504 [9JN], S3575–S3577 [11JN], S3693 [17JN], S3797 [18JN], S3922, S3923 [24JN], S3958, S3991–S3994 [25JN], S4322–S4324 [9JY], S4491–S4493 [15JY], S4674 [22JY], S5116 [30JY], S5422 [9SE], S5576–S5578 [15SE], S5679–S5682 [17SE], S5735 [18SE], S5945 [12NO], S6521 [10DE]
——— impact of global warming on agriculture, S1473 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1373, S1378, S1380, S1381, S1395, S1397, S1401, S1428, S1452, S1456 [10MR], S3327 [2JN], S4988 [28JY]
——— impact of global warming on national security, S1421, S1427, S1428, S1468–S1470 [10MR], S2228–S2230 [8AP]
——— impact of global warming on ocean acidification, S60 [7JA], S1380, S1407, S1410, S1437–S1439, S1463, S1480 [10MR], S4322 [9JY]
——— impact of global warming on the economy, S6257–S6259 [2DE]
——— impact of global warming on transportation and infrastructure, S1473–S1476 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on water supplies and agriculture, S1424–S1426, S1459, S1476 [10MR], S1720–S1722 [25MR], S3496 [9JN]
——— impact of global warming on winter sports and tourism, S1268–S1270 [4MR], S1424–S1426, S1439, S1464 [10MR], S3496 [9JN], S4492 [15JY]
——— impact of increase in natural gas usage on climate change, S1389 [10MR]
——— impact of large corporations on climate change, S1166 [26FE], S2593–S2595 [1MY]
Coal: direct Federal investment in carbon capture and storage and other clean coal technologies, S3993 [25JN]
——— direct Federal investment in carbon capture and storage and other clean coal technologies (S. 2152), S1732 [25MR]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship in addressing climate change, S4891–S4893 [24JY]
CPSC: hold Chinese manufacturers accountable for damages from installation of tainted drywall, S5299 [31JY]
Dept. of Energy: authorize a research program, loan guarantees, and tax credits to facilitate development and commercial deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies (S. 2287), S2649 [5MY]
Dept. of State: conduct comprehensive human health study on impact of tar sands transported through proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, S3921–S3923 [24JN]
Developing countries: promote the use of clean cookstoves in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2100), S1418 [10MR]
Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change, S2753 [7MY]
——— provide for carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emission fees (S. 2940), S6149–S6151 [19NO], S6258 [2DE]
——— support advanced fossil energy research and development, S1401 [10MR]
EPA: allow States to waive regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act relating to electric generating units under certain circumstances (S. 1988), S719 [4FE]
——— approval of State regional haze implementation plans, S2842 [8MY]
——— call for congressional support of environmental regulations, S3958 [25JN]
——— call for withdrawal of proposed rules to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines, S6614 [11DE]
——— consider cost and feasibility of national primary ambient air quality standard for ozone and prioritize application of such standard with respect to extreme nonattainment areas, S2696 [6MY], S2767 [7MY]
——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants, S719 [4FE]
——— disapprove rule relative to maximum achievable control technology for certain steam generating units, S1509 [11MR], S2752 [7MY]
——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (S. 2514), S3900 [23JN]
——— impact of Government regulations on coal industry, S710 [4FE], S1375 [10MR]
——— impact of regulation revising ozone standards, S6250 [2DE]
——— impose carbon pollution fee, S3993 [25JN]
——— impose carbon pollution fee and use proceeds to provide rebate to consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and regulate hydraulic fracturing (S. 332), S1399 [10MR]
——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (S. 1324), S3326 [2JN]
——— prohibit issuance of new regulations before complying with Clean Air Act requirements on job impact statements for such regulations, S125 [8JA]
——— prohibit issuing any final rule under the Clean Air Act until completion of mandated employment effect analyses for current air regulations, S2753 [7MY]
——— prohibit issuing any final rule under the Clean Air Act until completion of mandated employment effect analyses for current air regulations (S. 2161), S6491 [10DE]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances, S3460 [5JN], S3826 [19JN]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (S. 2414), S3388 [4JN], S3455 [5JN], S3693 [17JN], S4096 [26JN], S4289 [9JY], S4574 [17JY]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (S. 2414), unanimous-consent request, S3387, S3388 [4JN]
——— proposed rule relative to standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new stationary sources, S384 [16JA]
——— proposed rule to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S3325–S3331, S3333–S3336 [2JN], S3345–S3347, S3349, S3354–S3356 [3JN], S3409, S3410, S3414 [4JN], S3454 [5JN], S3495, S3497–S3501 [9JN], S3518 [10JN], S3693 [17JN], S3798 [18JN], S3900 [23JN], S4141 [26JN], S4674 [22JY]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), S2823 [7MY], S2832 [8MY]
——— reconsider rule prohibiting Dept. of Defense from transferring excess military vehicles to rural fire departments due to emissions regulations, S4246 [8JY]
——— regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S1391 [10MR], S2752 [7MY]
——— require congressional approval of any greenhouse gas rules unless the cost of such rules are offset through reductions in spending (S. 2533), S3900 [23JN]
——— require congressional approval of any regulations with high compliance costs, S2077, S2078 [2AP], S2696 [6MY]
——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (S. 2526), S3900 [23JN]
——— require GAO and Dept. of Energy to conduct cost-benefit analysis of proposed greenhouse gas regulations on powerplants, S2077 [2AP]
——— rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants, S1396, S1400 [10MR]
Germany: impact of transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels, S3410 [4JN]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 336), S458 [16JA]
Obama, President: agreement with China to limit greenhouse gas emissions, S5896, S5898 [12NO]
——— evaluation of environmental and climate policies, S1372, S1382–S1386 [10MR], S2751, S2753 [7MY], S5679–S5682 [17SE]
——— evaluation of policies relative to coal industry, S4289 [9JY], S5076 [30JY], S5652 [17SE]
Pipelines: human health impact of tar sands transported through proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, S5735 [18SE]
Power resources: impact of economy-wide global warming pollution emission cap and trade program, S9–S11 [6JA], S718 [4FE], S1509 [11MR], S2752 [7MY], S3330 [2JN], S4989 [28JY], S5679 [17SE], S5897 [12NO]
——— oppose carbon pollution fee, S2059, S2078 [2AP]
——— prohibit a national energy tax and revise regulations relative to discharge of pollutants by the coal industry into certain protected waters, S4852 [24JY]
——— prohibit a national energy tax and revise regulations relative to discharge of pollutants by the coal industry into certain protected waters (S. 1514), S385 [16JA], S979 [24FE], S4096 [26JN], S4574 [17JY]
——— promote clean energy sources to combat climate change, S1378, S1381, S1382, S1396, S1398, S1399, S1403, S1404, S1411, S1413–S1415, S1426, S1430–S1432, S1434–S1436, S1455, S1460, S1470–S1472 [10MR], S3277 [22MY], S6063 [18NO], S6521 [10DE]
Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment, S1511 [11MR]
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: implementation in Northeast and mid-Atlantic States, S1451 [10MR]
Taxation: expand existing tax credits to encourage the capture, utilization, and sequestration of carbon dioxide (S. 2288), S2649 [5MY]
——— impose carbon tax, S1431 [10MR]
Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S5896 [12NO]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act, and H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 756) (H. Rept. 113–626), H8032 [17NO]
Consideration of H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act and H.R. 4118, Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals (SIMPLE) Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 497) (H. Rept. 113–373), H2147 [4MR]
Electricity Security and Affordability Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3826) (H. Rept. 113–365), H2097 [28FE]
EPA Comprehensive Assessment of Scientific and Technical Research on Implications of the Use of Mid-Level Ethanol Blends: Committee on Science, Space and Technology (House) (H.R. 875) (H. Rept. 113–667), H10317 [12DE]
New Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Dealer Certification Requirement Removal Under the Clean Air Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 724) (H. Rept. 113–320), H19 [7JA]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 724) (S. Rept. 113–144), S1923 [1AP]
Promoting New Manufacturing Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4795) (H. Rept. 113–488), H5639 [23JN]
Statements
Iowa Climate Statement 2013—A Rising Challenge to Iowa Agriculture: Several Iowa College and University Professors, S1722 [25MR]
Studies
Atmospheric Environment—Air Quality in the Industrial Heartland of Alberta, Canada and Potential Impacts on Human Health: Several Individuals, University of California, Irvine and University of Michigan, S6035–S6038 [18NO]
Summaries
Poor Canadian Environmental Oversight of Tar Sands Industry Report: Canadian Office of the Auditor General, S6070 [18NO]
Texts of
H. Res. 497, consideration of H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act and H.R. 4118, Suspending the Individual Mandate Penalty Law Equals (SIMPLE) Fairness Act, H2160 [5MR]
H. Res. 756, consideration of H.R. 1422, EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, H.R. 4012, Secret Science Reform Act, and H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, H8045 [18NO]
H.R. 724, new light-duty motor vehicle dealer certification requirement removal under the Clean Air Act, H34 [8JA]
H.R. 3826, Electricity Security and Affordability Act, H2185 [5MR]
H.R. 4795, Promoting New Manufacturing Act, H8140 [20NO]
S. 2414, Coal Country Protection Act, S3369 [3JN]
S. Res. 336, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S449 [16JA]
S. Res. 512, call for withdrawal of proposed EPA rules to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing and modified and reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S4770 [23JY]
S. Res. 524, express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges, S4999 [28JY]
S.J. Res. 30, disapprove EPA rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants, S447 [16JA]
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Oswald, Kevin L.: Air Traffic Control Association Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [30JY]
AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers
AIRCRAFT POSITIONING MODERNIZATION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4520), H3292 [29AP]
AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation
AIRLINES FOR AMERICA (organization)
Letters
Limit fees charged to passengers of air carriers, H7613 [16SE]
AIRPORT SECURITY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4802), H6606–H6609 [22JY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4802) (H. Rept. 113–512), H5826 [3JY]
Texts of
H.R. 4802, provisions, H6607 [22JY]
AITKEN, MIKE
Letters
Save American Workers Act, H2865 [3AP]
AKAKPO, ROMAINE
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E386 [14MR]
AKUETTEH, CYNTHIA H.
Remarks in Senate
Gabon: nomination to be Ambassador, S5083 [30JY]
——— nomination to be Ambassador, unanimous-consent agreement, S5070 [29JY]
Sao Tome and Principe: nomination to be Ambassador, S5083 [30JY]
——— nomination to be Ambassador, unanimous-consent agreement, S5070 [29JY]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S369 [15JA]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and Principe: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S369 [15JA]
ALABAMA
Bills and resolutions
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Letters
Election of Bradley Byrne to the House of Representatives: Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H42 [8JA]
——— Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama and Jim Bennett, Alabama Sec. of State, H42 [8JA]
Prohibit FCC preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws: Joanne Hovis, Coalition for Local Internet Choice, H6281 [15JY]
——— several organizations, H6281 [15JY]
Oaths of office
Byrne, Bradley: House of Representatives, H42, H71 [8JA]
Remarks in House
Agape of Central Alabama (organization): tribute, H454 [15JA]
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association: anniversary, E1333 [8SE]
Auburn University: tribute to football team, H86 [9JA]
Bachus, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, E1803 [12DE]
Birmingham, AL: tribute to A.H. Parker High School boys’ basketball team, E324 [6MR]
Bridges, DuWayne: Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs Legislator of the Year award recipient, E120 [27JA]
Bynum, Donald: School Superintendents of Alabama (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E65 [14JA]
Byrne, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H42 [8JA]
Columbia Southern University: grand opening of Center for Continuing Education, E1629 [19NO]
Constitution Week: observance, E1359 [9SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: review mismanagement occuring in the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System and develop a plan for reform, H7045 [30JY]
Farrell, Edna: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1355 [8SE]
FCC: prohibit preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws, H6280–H6282 [15JY]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of tornadoes, H3356 [30AP]
Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, AL: prohibit funding to reinstall Red Mountain sculpture on the plaza, H6264 [15JY]
Montgomery, AL: tribute to St. Jude Educational Institute boys’ basketball team, E326 [6MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: encourage certain States to accept expanded Medicaid coverage, H7396 [10SE]
Roby, Representative: tribute to Alabama Agriculture Advisory Panel, H1500 [29JA]
Sports: tribute to 7th Congressional District high school State basketball champions, H2195 [5MR]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, H3356 [30AP], E654 [1MY]
TVA: anniversary, H1596 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (S. Res. 407), S1842, S1881 [31MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: investigate delays in medical care and clandestine wait lists for veterans appointments at VA medical facilities, S4099 [26JN]
Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5976 [13NO]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, S2586 [1MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 407, tribute to Jeremiah Denton, S1874 [31MR]
Tributes
Bachus, Representative, H8179 [1DE]
Byrne, Representative, H42 [8JA]
Denton, Jeremiah, S4668 [22JY], E1127 [9JY]
Sewell, Representative, H5711 [24JN]
ALABAMA MOUNTAIN LAKES TOURIST ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1333 [8SE]
ALABAMA NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Farrell, Edna: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1355 [8SE]
ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA
Remarks in House
Affordable Housing Week: observance, E755 [15MY]
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H239 [15JA]
Oakland, CA: anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District, E572 [10AP]
ALAMOSA, CO
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act: M. Dee Greeman, San Luis Valley Water Conservation District, Alamosa, CO, E413 [21MR]
——— Steven Vandiver, Rio Grande Water Conservation District, Alamosa, CO, E414 [21MR]
ALARID, JAKE I.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E148 [31JA]
ALASKA
Amendments
Native Americans: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), S6416, S6454 [9DE]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5773, H5782, H5783, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5789, H5790, H5792, H5794, H5797 [26JN]
——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5740 [25JN]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 727), H7690 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions
Alaska Aces (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3669 [12JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: allow for energy exploration (see H.R. 5726), H8033 [17NO]
Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (see S. Res. 387), S1653 [13MR]
Bethel, AK: convey certain property to Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp. (see S. 2713), S5135 [30JY] (see H.R. 5736), H8071 [18NO]
BLM: permanently withdraw, reserve, and transfer lands used for military purposes in Alaska, Nevada, and New Mexico to the appropriate military department (see H.R. 4253), H2483 [14MR]
Coast Guard: strengthen prevention and response capabilities in the Arctic (see S. 2131), S1652 [13MR]
Coastal zones: prescribe an additional requirement for the designation of marine sanctuaries off the coast (see H.R. 5389), H7184 [31JY]
Dept. of Commerce: provide notice of certification that no further corrective action is required at sites and operable units covered by Pribilof Islands Environmental Restoration agreement (see H.R. 5885), H9303 [11DE]
Dept. of Education: reserve funds for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Tribal College and University adult education and literacy (see S. 1998), S821 [6FE]
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see H.R. 4538), H3364 [30AP]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 2408), S3294 [22MY]
——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see S. 2409), S3294 [22MY]
——— determine suitability and feasibility of adding sites associated with forced relocation and confinement of Aleut people during World War II in Alaska as unit of National Park System (see S. 2716), S5216 [31JY]
——— require land transfer to Alaska to construct single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to connect King Cove, AK, and Cold Bay, AK, airport (see S. 1929), S372 [15JA]
Earthquakes: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (see S. Res. 400), S1819 [27MR]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
GSA: convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (see S. 2684), S5051 [29JY] (see H.R. 5167), H6655 [22JY]
Native Americans: ensure funding for certain health care services payments to Indian tribes and tribal organizations (see S. 2669), S4903 [24JY]
——— modify tribal authority to issue protective orders over non-tribe members (see S. 2945), S6148 [19NO]
——— promote academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program (see S. 1948), S439 [16JA] (see H.R. 4214), H2360 [12MR]
——— safeguard voting rights and provide resources and oversight necessary to ensure equal access to electoral process for Native Americans and Alaska Native voters (see S. 2399), S3294 [22MY]
Natural gas: provide for authorization of liquified natural gas terminals and related facilities necessary for the export of Alaska natural gas (see S. 2096), S1366 [6MR]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see S. 2181), S1819 [27MR] (see H.R. 5309), H7181 [31JY]
Point Spencer: retain and provide for future use of certain land, support missions and duties of the Coast Guard, and convey certain lands to Bering Straits Native Corp., and the State (see H.R. 4668), H4434 [15MY]
Postal Service: improve efficiency and competitiveness of mail service within Alaska (see H.R. 4011), H1686 [6FE]
——— modernize and improve Alaska bypass freight mail transportation (see H.R. 4174), H2256 [6MR]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (see H.R. 4899), H5556 [19JN]
——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (see H.R. 2), H7528 [15SE]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 727), H7616 [16SE]
Taxation: modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 5806), H8867 [8DE]
Transportation Security Administration: exempt certain flights in Hawaii and Alaska from increased aviation security service fees (see S. 1964), S486 [27JA] (see H.R. 3934), H1431 [27JA]
Citations
Silver Star awarded to Roger D. Sparks, S4110 [26JN]
Motions
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5804 [26JN]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), H7853 [18SE]
Remarks in House
Alaska Native Allotment Act: approve certain Alaska Native veteran land allotment application and convey land associated with such application, H1676 [6FE], H2978 [7AP]
Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city, H1608 [5FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 139), E1474 [19SE]
Climate: impact of global warming and the Arctic Ocean oil and gas leases on Shishmaref, AK, E555 [9AP]
Denali Commission: terminate, H6029 [9JY]
Dept. of HUD: Native American Housing Block Grant program funding, H5212–H5214, H5216 [10JN]
Fairbanks, AK: anniversary of Fairbanks North Star Borough, E487 [1AP]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (H.R. 3110), H3215, H3216 [28AP]
GSA: convey certain Federal property in Alaska to Anchorage, AK (H.R. 3786), H5379, H5380 [17JN]
——— convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (H.R. 5167), H7948 [13NO]
Native Americans: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), H9294 [11DE]
——— Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs, E1649 [20NO]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 5309), H7263–H7267 [8SE]
Point Spencer: retain and provide for future use of certain land, support missions and duties of the Coast Guard, and convey certain lands to Bering Straits Native Corp., and the State (H.R. 4668), E756 [15MY]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5592 [20JN], H5664 [24JN], H5752–H5757 [25JN], H5772–H5805, H5807 [26JN], H6643, H6648 [22JY], E1080 [26JN]
——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5736–H5741 [25JN]
——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), motion to recommit, H5803, H5804 [26JN]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), H7819–H7854, H7859, H7864–H7869 [18SE]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 727), H7684–H7691 [18SE]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H7853 [18SE]
Taxation: modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), H8998–H9002 [10DE], E1815, E1816, E1826 [12DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts (H.R. 3109), H7269, H7270 [8SE]
Violence Against Women Act: repeal special rule for Alaska, H9294 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska Aces (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 475), S3673 [12JN]
Alaska Special Olympics: anniversary, S2465 [29AP]
Arctic regions: implementation of national strategy for development, S2170–S2173 [7AP]
Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (S. Res. 387), S1663 [13MR], S1779 [26MR]
Begich, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S6596–S6598 [11DE]
Civil rights: anniversary of territorial Anti-Discrimination Act, S1045 [25FE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 2408), S3298 [22MY]
——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 2409), S3298 [22MY]
——— rejection of proposal to construct single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, S216–S218 [9JA], S1903 [1AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a pilot program under which veterans in Alaska may receive health care benefits at non-departmental medical facilities, S3646 [12JN]
——— success of health care programs, S3394 [4JN]
Earthquakes: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake, S1688 [24MR]
——— anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (S. Res. 400), S1800–S1805 [27MR]
Fairbanks, AK: observance of Hockey Week, S220 [9JA]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (H.R. 3110), S4357 [9JY]
GSA: convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (S. 2684), S5303 [31JY]
Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute to Last Frontier and Golden Heart Chapters, S2464 [29AP]
KCAM–Radio (Glennallen, AK): anniversary, S1312 [5MR], S1515 [11MR]
Last Frontier Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S5986 [13NO]
National Police Week: observance, S2703 [6MY]
Native Americans: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), S6414–S6416 [9DE]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (S. 2181), S1805 [27MR]
Port Lions, AK: anniversary, S4264 [8JY]
Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation, S1902 [1AP], S2765 [7MY]
——— facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation (S. 1401), S1498, S1511 [11MR], S4742 [23JY]
——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), S5653 [17SE], S5996 [13NO], S6025 [17NO]
Prince William Sound, AK: anniversary of Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S1688 [24MR]
Public lands: authorizing Federal land projects that develop natural resources for energy production, expand national park system boundaries, and establish new parks, S6522–S6527 [10DE]
Sports: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1501 [11MR]
Taxation: modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), S6829, S6832 [15DE]
Thorn Bay, AK: tribute to Southeast Island School District for building greenhouses for students at each school, S3928 [24JN]
Violence Against Women Act: repeal special rule for Alaska, S6416 [9DE]
Reports filed
Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1474), S5373 [8SE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1474) (S. Rept. 113–260), S5779 [18SE]
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 113–689), H10333 [2JA]
Anchorage Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 182) (S. Rept. 113–289), S6540 [10DE]
BLM Withdrawn Military Lands Efficiency and Savings Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4253) (H. Rept. 113–671), H10317 [12DE]
Consideration of H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 113–601), H7616 [16SE]
Consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]
Exempt Certain Alaskan Native Articles From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Prohibitions Against Sale of Items Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 113–578), H7295 [8SE]
GSA Conveyance of Certain Federal Property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp.: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5167) (H. Rept. 113–618), H7937 [12NO]
GSA Property Conveyance to Anchorage, AK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3786) (H. Rept. 113–407), H3142 [9AP]
Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3110) (H. Rept. 113–393), H2801 [1AP]
Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1948), S5373 [8SE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1948) (S. Rept. 113–265), S5918 [12NO]
Resolutions by organizations
Comprehensive management of Arctic Ocean to maintain its biodiversity for the food security, tribal health, and cultural identity of the present and future generations: Native Village of Shishmaref, AK, Council, E555 [9AP]
Statements
Supporting America’s Charities Act: Executive Office of the President, H9000 [10DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 641, consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act and H.R. 4923, energy and water development appropriations, H5736 [25JN]
H. Res. 727, consideration of H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, H7684 [18SE]
H.R. 2, American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act, H7819–H7841 [18SE]
H.R. 3109, exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts, H7269 [8SE]
H.R. 3110, Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act, S4357 [9JY], H3215 [28AP]
H.R. 3786, GSA conveyance of certain Federal property in Alaska to Anchorage, AK, H5379 [17JN]
H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act, H5773–H5782 [26JN]
H.R. 5167, GSA conveyance of certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp., H7948 [13NO]
H.R. 5309, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act, H7263–H7265 [8SE]
H.R. 5806, Supporting America’s Charities Act, H8998 [10DE]
S. 1474, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act, S6414–S6416 [9DE]
S. 1474, repeal Violence Against Women Act special rule for Alaska, H9294 [11DE]
S. Res. 387, tribute to Arctic Winter Games participants, S1663 [13MR]
S. Res. 400, Great Alaska Earthquake anniversary, S1831 [27MR]
S. Res. 475, tribute to Alaska Aces (hockey team), S3671 [12JN]
Tributes
Begich, Senator, S6438 [9DE], S6499 [10DE], S6598–S6601, S6671 [11DE], S6781 [12DE], S6822, S6858 [15DE], S6913, S6914, S6917 [16DE]
ALASKA ACES (hockey team)
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3669 [12JN]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute (S. Res. 475), S3673 [12JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 475, tribute, S3671 [12JN]
ALASKA NATIVE ALLOTMENT ACT
Remarks in House
Native Americans: approve certain Alaska Native veteran land allotment application and convey land associated with such application, H1676 [6FE], H2978 [7AP]
ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
GSA: convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (see S. 2684), S5051 [29JY] (see H.R. 5167), H6655 [22JY]
Taxation: modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 5806), H8867 [8DE]
Remarks in House
GSA: convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (H.R. 5167), H7948 [13NO]
Taxation: modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), H8998–H9002 [10DE], E1815, E1816, E1826 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
GSA: convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (S. 2684), S5303 [31JY]
Taxation: modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), S6829, S6832 [15DE]
Reports filed
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 113–689), H10333 [2JA]
GSA Conveyance of Certain Federal Property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp.: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5167) (H. Rept. 113–618), H7937 [12NO]
Statements
Supporting America’s Charities Act: Executive Office of the President, H9000 [10DE]
Texts of
H.R. 5167, GSA conveyance of certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp., H7948 [13NO]
H.R. 5806, Supporting America’s Charities Act, H8998 [10DE]
ALASKA NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: provide for authorization of liquified natural gas terminals and related facilities necessary for the export of Alaska natural gas (see S. 2096), S1366 [6MR]
ALASKA SAFE FAMILIES AND VILLAGES ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1474), S6416, S6454 [9DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 1474), H9294 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1474), S6414–S6416 [9DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1474), S5373 [8SE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1474) (S. Rept. 113–260), S5779 [18SE]
Texts of
ALASKAN NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT
Reports filed
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 113–689), H10333 [2JA]
al-ASSAD, BASHAR (President, Syria)
Articles and editorials
Assad ‘‘Says Fighting Largely Over by End of Year’’—Former Russian PM, S2345 [10AP]
Hezbollah Confident in Assad, West Resigned to Syria Stalemate, S2345 [10AP]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of State: report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (see S. 2209), S2161 [3AP]
Remarks in House
Syria: condemn political violence, E310 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of State: report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (S. 2209), S2372 [10AP]
Syria: condemn political violence, S199, S200 [9JA]
ALAYA, FLAVIA
Letters
Hinchliffe Stadium Heritage Act, H6618 [22JY]
ALBANESE, SCOTT
Remarks in House
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1708 [3DE]
ALBANIA, REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in Senate
Lu, Donald: nomination to be Ambassador to Albania, S6179 [20NO]
Reports filed
Nomination of Donald Lu To Be Ambassador to Albania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
ALBANY, GA
Remarks in House
Mars, Inc.: anniversary of chocolate manufacturing facility, E1435 [17SE]
ALBANY, NY
Remarks in House
Albany Symphony Orchestra: Recording Academy Best Classical Instrumental Solo GRAMMY Award recipient, H1262 [27JA]
Hunger Action Network of New York State (organization): tribute, H8044 [18NO]
Transportation Security Administration: decision to consolidate upstate New York regional adminstrative functions at Albany International Airport, H2157 [5MR]
ALBEMARLE, NC
Remarks in House
Stanly Community College: Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing Program ranking by National Council of State Boards of Nursing, E1785 [10DE]
ALBERTO, MEREDITH
Letters
Houston, TX, heavy or light rail lines construction funding, H5099 [9JN]
ALBIN, SHEILA A.
Letters
Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts insurance coverage by National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (2008), H3427 [6MY]
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, FEDERAL LAND CONVEYANCE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3998), H1658 [5FE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3998), H5380, H5381 [17JN], E1271 [30JY]
Enact (S. 898), H7914, H7915 [12NO]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 898), S5460 [9SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 898), S3474 [5JN]
——— Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3998) (H. Rept. 113–408), H3142 [9AP]
Texts of
H.R. 3998, provisions, H5380 [17JN]
S. 898, provisions, S5461 [9SE], H7914 [12NO]
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Bills and resolutions
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see H.R. 3998), H1658 [5FE]
Remarks in House
Albuquerque Dukes: tribute former minor league baseball team, E1499 [19SE]
Café Lush (business): anniversary, E1002 [17JN], E1159 [15JY]
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (H.R. 3998), H5380, H5381 [17JN], E1271 [30JY]
——— convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (S. 898), H7914, H7915 [12NO]
Highland High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E580 [10AP]
Marble Brewery (company): Brewers Association World Beer Cup Kellerbier or Zwickelbier Gold award recipient, E1139 [10JY]
Thomas, Taylor: Miss Indian World Pageant winner, E639 [30AP]
University of New Mexico: tribute to mock trial team, E478 [1AP]
Remarks in Senate
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (S. 898), S5460 [9SE]
Reports filed
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3998) (H. Rept. 113–408), H3142 [9AP]
Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 898), S3474 [5JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3998, Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act, H5380 [17JN]
S. 898, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance Act, S5461 [9SE], H7914 [12NO]
ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2465), S5373 [8SE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2465) (S. Rept. 113–267), S5918 [12NO]
ALCANTARA, JUAN M.
Bills and resolutions
Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4443), H3143 [9AP]
Remarks in House
Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4443), H7254, H7255 [8SE]
Remarks in Senate
Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 4443), S6306 [3DE]
Reports filed
Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4443), S5992 [13NO]
Texts of
H.R. 4443, Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY, H7254 [8SE]
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Amendments
Alaska: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), S6416, S6454 [9DE]
Articles and editorials
Craft Beer, the (Very) Limited Edition, S647 [30JA]
Bills and resolutions
ATF: abolish and transfer functions relating to firearms, explosives, arson, violent crime, and terrorism to the FBI and transfer functions relating to alcohol and tobacco smuggling to the DEA (see H.R. 5522), H7675 [17SE]
Children and youth: provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 4888), H5494 [18JN]
——— provide for identification and dissemination of evidence-informed recommendations for addressing maternal addiction and neonatal abstinence syndrome and study neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2722), S5216 [31JY]
——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 2935), S6022 [17NO]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see H.R. 4908), H5557 [19JN]
Dept. of Transportation: withhold highway funds from States that do not have in effect laws requiring the use of ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 5025), H5876 [8JY]
FDA: ensure that certain facilities continue to be treated as alcohol-related facilities, notwithstanding the distribution of spent grains resulting from the production of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4430), H3057 [8AP]
History: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S. (see S. Res. 446), S3074 [15MY] (see H. Res. 579), H4059 [9MY]
Medicaid: establish a demonstration project under which payment may be made to States for expenditures for medical assistance for substance use disorder treatment services (see H.R. 5136), H6397 [17JY]
Taxation: extend the increased limitation on the cover over of tax on distilled spirits to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3967), H1510 [29JA]
——— reduce the rate of tax on certain distilled spirits (see S. 2169), S1818 [27MR] (see H.R. 4083), H1937 [25FE]
Washington (State): anniversary of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (see S. Res. 349), S821 [6FE]
Remarks in House
Alaska: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), H9294 [11DE]
Amtrak: prohibit funding to subsidize food and beverage service, H5228 [10JN]
Children and youth: provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (H.R. 4888), H5882 [9JY]
——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 498), E1495 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: include additional community partnerships through a competitive and merit-based process to enhance mental health programs for National Guard and Reserve components, H5442 [18JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize veterans’ treatment courts and encourage services for veterans through drug courts (H.R. 2187), H3064 [9AP]
——— mental health courts and veterans treatment courts funding, H4890, H4891 [28MY]
——— veterans treatment courts funding, H4901, H4902 [28MY], H4944 [29MY]
——— veterans treatment courts funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses account funding, H4941, H4942 [29MY]
Dept. of Transportation: Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety funding, H5220 [10JN]
Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living, Inc.: anniversary, E1511 [12NO]
Gateway Foundation: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers renewed Joint Commission accreditation, E200 [11FE]
History: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S., H3953 [8MY]
Marble Brewery (company): Brewers Association World Beer Cup Kellerbier or Zwickelbier Gold award recipient, E1139 [10JY]
Rockford, IL: anniversary of Rockford Rescue Mission, E356 [11MR]
Salvestrin, Rich: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1225 [24JY]
Washington (State): anniversary of the Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area, H1701 [10FE]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), S6414–S6416 [9DE]
Children and youth: provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (H.R. 4888), S5161 [31JY]
——— provide for identification and dissemination of evidence-informed recommendations for addressing maternal addiction and neonatal abstinence syndrome and study neonatal abstinence syndrome (S. 2722), S5161 [31JY]
Hill Farmstead Brewery (business): tribute, S647 [30JA]
History: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S. (S. Res. 446), S3049 [15MY]
——— anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S. (S. Res. 446), unanimous-consent agreement, S3049, S3050 [15MY]
Reports filed
Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1474), S5373 [8SE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1474) (S. Rept. 113–260), S5779 [18SE]
Commission on Native Children Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1622), S5373 [8SE]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1622) (S. Rept. 113–264), S5918 [12NO]
Texts of
S. 1474, Alaska Safe Families and Villages Act, S6414–S6416 [9DE]
S. 2722, Protecting Our Infants Act, S5221 [31JY]
S. Res. 349, Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area anniversary, S825 [6FE]
S. Res. 446, congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S. anniversary, S3078 [15MY]
ALDEN, NY
Bills and resolutions
Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office: designate (see S. 2056), S1233 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office: designate (H.R. 3472), H5375, H5376 [17JN]
Remarks in Senate
Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office: designate (H.R. 3472), S5330 [1AU]
——— designate (S. 2056), S4436 [10JY]
Reports filed
Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office, Alden, NY: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3472), S5216 [31JY]
——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2056), S4336 [9JY]
Texts of
H.R. 3472, Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office, Alden, NY, H5375 [17JN]
S. 2056, Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office, Alden, NY, S4436 [10JY]
ALDERSON, PATTI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E567 [10AP]
ALDRICH, ROBERT (WILL)
Essays
State of the Union, S482 [27JA]
ALES, GARY AND JEAN ALLEN
Remarks in House
St. Paul, MN: anniversary of St. Paul Friendship Club, E1678 [1DE]
ALEXANDER, JULIA MIRZA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E17 [8JA]
ALEXANDER, LAMAR (a Senator from Tennessee)
Addresses
Lesson From Scouting: by, S1484• [10MR]
National Energy Policy: by, S1647• [13MR]
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5221, S5250 [31JY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S2284, S2285 [8AP], S5513 [10SE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2729 [6MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1590 [12MR]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), S3972, S3991, S4006, S4086, S4087 [25JN]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S454 [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), S3039 [14MY], S3088, S3102, S3103, S3110, S3111, S3113 [15MY], S3187 [20MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3816 [18JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4277 [8JY], S4337, S4340 [9JY], S4419, S4420 [10JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6924 [16DE]
——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4800 [23JY], S4923 [24JY], S5001 [28JY]
Articles and editorials
Democrats on Hobby Lobby—‘‘Misspeaks’’ ‘‘Opinion’’ and Overheated Rhetoric, Glenn Kessler, Washington (DC) Post, S4525 [16JY]
Harry Reid’s Senate Shutdown, Kimberley A. Strassel, Wall Street Journal, S273 [13JA]
Hobby Lobby Decision and Its Distortions, Senators Ayotte and Fischer, Wall Street Journal, S4526 [16JY]
Howard Baker Jr., Courageous Constitutionalist, Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., National Review Online (Internet site), S4238 [8JY]
Howard Baker’s Legacy—‘‘The Other Guy Might Be Right,’’ Keel Hunt, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S4239 [8JY]
Wind-Power Tax Credits Need To Be Blown Away, by, Wall Street Journal, S3004 [14MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S852 [10FE]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S821 [6FE]
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]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 2609), S4502 [15JY]
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]
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), S1584 [12MR]
Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see S. 1828), S949 [12FE]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see S. 2617), S4557 [16JY]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Energy: replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 1938), S439 [16JA]
Dept. of HHS: expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents (see S. 2406), S4763 [23JY]
——— 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]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see S. 1719), S224 [9JA]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 2154), S4763 [23JY]
Dept. of Justice: increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 1799), S949 [12FE]
Dept. of Labor: ensure labor organization financial transparency and accountability (see S. 2688), S5134 [30JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S3342 [2JN]
——— 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]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
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), S223 [9JA]
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]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see S. 2414), S3425 [4JN]
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), S5699 [17SE]
Federal agencies and departments: 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: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S1924 [1AP]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (see S. 2743), S5217 [31JY]
——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S. (see S. 2611), S4558 [16JY]
Inland Waterways Trust Fund: revise financing rate (see S. 2955), S6204 [20NO]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S28 [6JA]
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]
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]
Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare and Medicaid payments (see S. 2122), S1693 [24MR]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 558), S5698 [17SE]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 557), S5698 [17SE]
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), S2718 [6MY]
National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week: designate (see S. Res. 514), S4763 [23JY]
National Park Service: refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see S. 2104), S1519 [11MR]
National Science and Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S5588 [15SE]
Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 417), S2239 [8AP]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: clarify definition of substantial cessation of operations (see S. 2511), S3863 [19JN]
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]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 2363), S3343 [2JN]
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), S2096 [2AP]
Taxation: make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (see S. 41), S763 (see S. 127), S764 [4FE]
USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5700 [17SE]
Volunteer workers: clarify that volunteers at children’s consignment events are not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (see S. 1656), S3368 [3JN]
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), S4155 [26JN]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 573), S5784 [18SE]
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), S764 [4FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 477), S3719 [17JN]
Copyrights: allow a rate court to consider other royalty rates when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and adopt a fair rate standard for reproduction (see S. 2321), S2910 [12MY]
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), S528 [28JA]
Endangered species: protect and conserve species and the lawful possession of certain ivory in the U.S. (see S. 2587), S4404 [10JY]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see S. 2193), S1923 [1AP]
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), S1818 [27MR]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
NLRB: reform by ending partisanship, providing oversight of the Office of the General Counsel, and encouraging timely decisionmaking (see S. 2814), S5628 [16SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: study impact on small businesses (see S. 2383), S3293 [22MY]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1910), S223 [9JA]
Eulogies
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: by, S4235 [8JY]
——— Martha A. Fairchild, S4238 [8JY]
Obituaries
Mathews, Harlan: Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S2931 [13MY]
Press releases
11 Million $2,100 ‘‘Scholarships for Kids’’—A Real Answer to Inequality: by, S508 [28JA]
Programs
Howard H. Baker, Jr., funeral services, S4239 [8JY]
Proposals
Protecting Student Safety Act, S5943 [12NO]
Remarks
Appropriations: legislative process, S3845 [19JN]
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), S3554, S3557 [11JN]
Burwell, Sylvia Mathews: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S3411 [4JN]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 743), S2707, S2708 [6MY], S6127 [19NO]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2218 [8AP]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3482–S3487 [9JN], S3554, S3557 [11JN]
——— 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, S3483 [9JN]
——— 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 (S. 1968), S505–S508 [28JA], S1607 [13MR], S2412 [28AP]
——— prohibit funding to develop, refine, publish, or implement a college rating system, S3648 [12JN]
——— prohibit funding to exercise any influence over States in establishing student academic standards or require standards as condition for participation in Federal aid programs, S3648 [12JN]
——— simplify the college financial aid application process, S4326 [9JY]
Dept. of HHS: conduct review in conjunction with Dept. of Education of Federal early learning and care programs and make recommendations to consolidate and streamline such programs, S1555 [12MR]
——— prohibit Child Care and Development Block Grant Program eligibility for high-income families, S1609 [13MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1547, S1555, S1556 [12MR], S1606, S1608, S1616 [13MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S5895, S5943, S5944 [12NO], S6010 [17NO]
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, S3554, S3557 [11JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S3647–S3649 [12JN]
Diseases: efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa, S5597 [16SE]
Economy: impact of unequal distribution of wealth and income, S507 [28JA]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (S. 1697), S3177 [20MY]
——— improve the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program, expand educational choices for the disabled, and establish a scholarship program for military children, S3483 [9JN]
——— improve the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program, expand educational choices for the disabled, and establish a scholarship program for military children (S. 1909), S505–S508 [28JA]
EEOC: release of report relative to litigation tactics and unresolved complaints, S6297 [3DE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), motion to proceed, S5410 [9SE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1094), S3483 [9JN]
Employment: provide flexibility for working parents to allow attendance at educational and extracurricular activities of their children, S2218 [8AP]
——— reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), S2412 [28AP], S3964, S3973 [25JN], S4669 [22JY]
Endangered species: protect and conserve species and the lawful possession of certain ivory in the U.S. (S. 2587), S4744 [23JY]
EPA: proposed rule to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S3410 [4JN]
Federal agencies and departments: evaluate and consolidate duplicative early learning and child care programs, S1608 [13MR]
Germany: impact of transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels, S3410 [4JN]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize, S3482 [9JN]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (S. 2193), S1935 [1AP]
Inland Waterways Trust Fund: revise financing rate (S. 2955), S6290 [3DE]
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, S4523 [16JY]
Lopez, P. David: nomination to be EEOC General Counsel, S6275 [3DE]
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, S2411–S2414 [28AP]
——— level, S507 [28JA]
NLRB: impact of ruling that defines student athletes as employees of the university, S2362, S2363, S2364 [10AP]
——— prohibit funding to require provision of lists of employees eligible to vote in labor organization elections and one additional form of personal contact information, S3648 [12JN]
——— reform by ending partisanship, providing oversight of the Office of the General Counsel, and encouraging timely decisionmaking (S. 2814), S5597, S5631 [16SE]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S271 [13JA]
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), motion to proceed, S3003, S3004 [14MY]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S3411 [4JN], S4524 [16JY]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (S. 1188), S2412 [28AP]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges, S3649 [12JN]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S271 [13JA]
Republican Party: national agenda, S3483 [9JN]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (S. 2304), S2787 [7MY]
——— require criminal background checks for school employees (H.R. 2083), S5942, S5943, S5944 [12NO]
——— require criminal background checks for school employees (S. 1596), S2348, S2350 [10AP]
Senate: appreciation for tributes, S6290 [3DE]
——— importance of bipartisanship, S3975 [25JN]
——— legislative process, S113 [8JA], S270 [13JA], S3647 [12JN]
——— tribute to Senators who worked on H.R. 803, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, S3974 [25JN]
——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 803, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, S3975 [25JN]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S271 [13JA]
Sudan: call for release from custody of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and allow departure from Sudan, S3962 [25JN]
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, S4523 [16JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S3003, S3004 [14MY]
——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S2082–S2084 [2AP], S3003, S3004 [14MY]
——— require wind farms claiming the production tax credit for wind power to be currently producing electricity, S3004 [14MY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S270 [13JA]
Vanderbilt University: tribute to baseball team, S4326 [9JY]
Venezuela: condemn human rights abuses of country’s political opposition and call for release of political prisoner Leopoldo Lopez, S4670 [22JY]
Weil, David: nomination to be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, S2416 [28AP]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S6290 [3DE]
Statements
Clarify Treatment of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Health Plans in Which Expatriates Are the Primary Enrollees: by, S6772 [12DE]
Ebola in West Africa—A Global Challenge and Public Health Threat: by, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S5689 [17SE]
Federal Funding of Higher Education: by, S814 [6FE]
Marketplace Fairness Act: Several Conservative Individuals and Governors, S6128 [19NO]
Minimum Wage Fairness Act: Laurie A. Palmer, S2413 [28AP]
Simplify the College Financial Aid Application Process: by, S4326 [9JY]
Summaries
EEOC—An Agency on the Wrong Track? Litigation Failures, Misfocused Priorities, and Lack of Transparency Raise Concerns About Important Anti-Discrimination Agency: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate), S6298 [3DE]
Tributes
Baker, Howard H., Jr., S4237 [8JY]
Harkin, Senator, S3973 [25JN], S6290 [3DE], S6712 [12DE]
Levin, Senator, S6706 [12DE]
Mathews, Harlan, S2930, S2931 [13MY]
Stone, Dean, S5690• [17SE]
ALEXANDER, NICK
Remarks in Senate
Olympic Games: tribute to New Hampshire participants, S757 [4FE], S817 [6FE]
ALEXANDER, PAIGE E.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be AID Assistant Administrator for the Middle East: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
ALEXANDER, TOBIAS C.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4327 [9JY]
ALEXANDER CREEK, AK
Reports filed
Alexander Creek, AK, Recognition as a Native Village: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1103) (H. Rept. 113–689), H10333 [2JA]
ALEXANDRIA, AL
Remarks in House
Alexandria Baptist Church: anniversary, E1166 [16JY]
ALEXANDRIA, LA
Remarks in House
River Oaks Square Arts Center: anniversary, E647 [30AP]
Remarks in Senate
Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, S1313 [5MR]
ALEXANDRIA, VA
Remarks in House
Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority: tribute, E1087 [26JN]
Alexandria Transit Co.: anniversary, E337 [10MR]
American Medical Group Foundation: tribute, E621 [29AP]
Good360 (nonprofit organization): tribute, E265 [27FE]
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission: anniversary, E1432 [17SE]
Water Environment Research Foundation: anniversary, E546 [8AP]
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S1808 [27MR]
ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT CO.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E337 [10MR]
ALFANO, JANET
Remarks in House
New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Diaper Bank, E1625 [18NO]
ALFRED, NY
Remarks in House
Alfred State College of Technology, State University of New York: tribute to solar decathlon team, E284 [28FE]
Alfred University: tribute to solar decathlon team, E284 [28FE]
ALFRED STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Remarks in House
Solar energy: tribute to solar decathlon team, E284 [28FE]
ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Solar energy: tribute to solar decathlon team, E284 [28FE]
ALGERIA, PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in Senate
Polaschik, Joan A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Algeria, S5021 [29JY]
——— nomination to be Ambassador to Algeria, unanimous-consent agreement, S5003 [28JY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Joan A. Polaschik To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
ALI, AYAAN HIRSI
Remarks in House
ALI, IRAM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E491 [2AP]
ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees
ALIFANO, ALLAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1700 [2DE]
ALL CIRCUIT REVIEW EXTENSION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4197), H6161, H6162 [14JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 4197), S5570 [11SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4197), S5216 [31JY]
——— Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 4197) (H. Rept. 113–519), H6214 [14JY]
Texts of
H.R. 4197, provisions, H6161 [14JY]
ALL ECONOMIC REGULATIONS ARE TRANSPARENT (ALERT) ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2804), H1979, H1989, H1990, H1992, H1993, H1995 [26FE], H2014, H2016, H2017, H2018, H2020 [27FE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 487), H1958 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 2804): consideration (see H. Res. 487), H1937 [25FE]
Letters
Provisions: David Levin and Frank Knapp, American Sustainable Business Council, H1994 [26FE]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2804), H2025 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Homeland Security: exempt promulgation of rules from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1974 [26FE], H2016, H2017 [27FE], E271 [27FE]
Employment: exempt regulations resulting in net job creation and whose benefits exceeds its cost from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2018 [27FE]
Enact (H.R. 2804), H1950, H1971–H1995 [26FE], H2014–H2027 [27FE], H2429 [13MR], H7111, H7113 [30JY], E271 [27FE], E361 [12MR]
——— consideration (H. Res. 487), H1950–H1960 [26FE], E271 [27FE]
——— corrections in engrossment, H2028 [27FE]
——— motion to recommit, H2025, H2026 [27FE]
Federal agencies and departments: exempt regulations recommended by an inspector general from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2020 [27FE]
——— prevent delay of any regulation that saves tax dollars, helps small businesses and veterans, prevents discrimination, or protects consumers, H2025, H2026 [27FE]
——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents, H1974 [26FE]
——— require regulations with negative impact on jobs and wages be subject to heightened review and additional transparency requirements as well as statement from agency head acknowledging such impact, H1975, H1991, H1992 [26FE]
Food: exempt food safety, including infant formula, regulations from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1974 [26FE]
Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities, H1973, H1974 [26FE]
——— impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H1974 [26FE]
OMB: ensure Federal agencies continue to annually publish a list of regulations to be reviewed, H1995 [26FE]
——— include in the initial regulatory flexibility analyses requirements an analysis of any impairment of the ability of small entities to access credit, H1993–H1995 [26FE]
——— require Federal agencies to identify in any Notice of Rulemaking the achievable objective of the proposed rule and the metrics to be used, H1992, H1993 [26FE]
——— strike six-month moratorium on finalizing rules and regulations, H1989 [26FE]
OSHA: exempt regulation to prevent combustible dust explosions and fires from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1973 [26FE], H2019 [27FE]
Pollution: exempt air quality and water quality regulations from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H2015 [27FE]
Regulatory Improvement Commission: establish, H1990 [26FE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2804, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 487) (H. Rept. 113–361), H1937 [25FE]
Provisions: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2804) (H. Rept. 113–354), H1880 [21FE], H1936 [25FE]
Texts of
H. Res. 487, consideration of H.R. 2804, provisions, H1950 [26FE]
H.R. 2804, provisions, H1979–H1988 [26FE]
ALL INDIA SHRI SHIVAJI MEMORIAL SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E490 [2AP]
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY, IA
Remarks in Senate
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Allamakee County, IA, S4616 [17JY]
ALL-AMERICAN FLAG ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1214), S5643 [16SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1214) (S. Rept. 113–236), S5216 [31JY]
Texts of
S. 1214, provisions, S5643 [16SE]
ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Santa Maria, CA: anniversary of Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, E157 [4FE]
ALLEGANY COUNTY, MD
Lists
Maryland 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, E1092 [26JN]
Remarks in House
Maryland: tribute to 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1091 [26JN]
ALLEGHENY WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT NEEDS (WINS) COALITION
Remarks in House
Forest Service: Rise to the Future Award recipient, H5593 [20JN]
ALLEN, BILL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1209 [23JY]
ALLEN, CRAIG B.
Remarks in Senate
Brunei: nomination to be Ambassador, S6075 [18NO]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5780 [18SE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5780 [18SE]
ALLEN, GERI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1473 [19SE]
ALLEN, HERBERT, SR.
Remarks in House
ALLEN, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1727 [3DE]
ALLEN, JOSH
Remarks in House
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association: tribute to Coweta-Fayette EMC (company) and Habersham EMC (company) employees for efforts to provide access to electricity for families in Costa Rica, H9049 [11DE]
ALLEN, MARGARET (MARNIE)
Remarks in House
Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E630 [30AP]
ALLEN, MOSE, SR. (BILBO)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E787 [20MY]
ALLEN, RAY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1812 [27MR]
ALLEN, SAMUEL A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1592 [14NO]
ALLEN, TERRENCE P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H8077 [19NO], E1602 [17NO]
ALLEN, TODD
Remarks in House
Dept. of Energy: tribute to Idaho National Laboratory employees receiving American Nuclear Society Materials Science and Technology Division awards, E1046 [23JN]
ALLENDE, ISABEL
Remarks in House
Presidential Medal of Freedom: recipient, E1665 [1DE]
ALLENTOWN, PA
Remarks in House
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: anniversary of Local 375, E1520 [12NO]
ALLER-SCHILLING, SUSAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3024 [14MY]
ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS
Letters
Sustainable growth rate repeal and improved Medicare payments through delay of individual health insurance mandate, H2466 [14MR]
ALLIANCE OF BIKERS AIMED TOWARD EDUCATION see A.B.A.T.E.
ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY
Letters
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S2688 [6MY]
ALLISON, FERDINAND V., JR. (PETE)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2152 [5MR], E332 [6MR]
ALLISON, GUNNAR
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1072 [25JN]
ALLMON, WILLIAM E.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5428 [9SE]
ALLOCATING FOR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION (ACE) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2568), S4271 [8JY]
ALL-OF-THE-ABOVE FEDERAL BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1199), S3993 [25JN]
ALLRED, CURTIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1084 [26JN]
ALLVIN, RHIAN EVANS
Letters
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, H7479 [15SE]
al-MALIKI, NOURI (Prime Minister, Iraq)
Articles and editorials
In Extremists’ Iraq Rise, America’s Legacy, S3629 [12JN]
Letters
Deteriorating situation in Iraq: several Senators, S212 [9JA]
Remarks in Senate
Iraq: U.S. policy, S211–S213 [9JA]
ALONS, DWAYNE
Poems
‘‘High Flight,’’ John G. Magee, Jr., H8664 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H8663 [4DE]
ALONSO, JOCELIN
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E364 [12MR]
ALONSO, JORGE L.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE], S6907 [16DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6204 [20NO]
ALOUISE, PETER
Remarks in House
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E381 [13MR]
ALPERT, RAY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1204 [22JY]
ALPHA DELTA KAPPA (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1334 [8SE]
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
Remarks in House
Alpha Xi Omega Chapter: anniversary, E874 [29MY]
Anniversary, E80 [15JA], E126 [28JA]
Beta Delta Omega Chapter: anniversary, E444 [26MR]
Rho Lambda Omega Chapter: tribute, E447 [26MR]
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.
Remarks in House
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter: anniversary, E442 [26MR]
ALPINE, TX
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1230 [16JA]
ALPINE LAKES WILDERNESS ADDITIONS AND PRATT AND MIDDLE FORK SNOQUALMIE RIVERS PROTECTION ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 113–686), H10333 [2JA]
al-QAEDA (terrorist organization)
Articles and editorials
Al-Qaeda Leader Abd Al-Baset Azzouz, Accused of Participation in Benghazi Attack, Reportedly Awaiting Trial in US, E1825 [12DE]
Exclusive—Al Qaeda’s American Fighters Are Coming Home—And U.S. Intelligence Can’t Find Them, S3258 [22MY]
Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Held in Jordan as U.S. Investigates Possible Benghazi Link, E1825 [12DE]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: authorize use against international terrorism (see H.R. 5415), H7296 [8SE]
Foreign policy: call for use of all lawful tools to release Warren Weinstein from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad (see S. Con. Res. 38), S4154 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H5318 [11JN]
Memorandums
Dept. of Justice Office of Legal Counsel Opinions on Interrogation Methods of Detainees: David J. Barron, Dept. of Justice, S3262 [22MY]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: authorize use against international terrorism (H.R. 5415), H7248 [8SE]
Dept. of Defense: require an independent assessment of efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), H4769 [21MY]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H27 [8JA], H6290 [15JY]
——— call for use of all lawful tools to release Warren Weinstein from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad (H. Con. Res. 101), H5193 [10JN]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit report on U.S. counterterrorism strategy to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its’ affiliates and adherents, H5052 [30MY]
Turkey: tribute to U.S. partnership which led to apprehension of Abd al-Baset Azzouz, E1824 [12DE]
Remarks in Senate
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S742 [4FE], S4694 [22JY], S5109 [30JY], S6284–S6287 [3DE]
Reports filed
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]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 38, call for use of all lawful tools to release Warren Weinstein from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad, S4166 [26JN]
ALSCHULER, FRANK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1281 [30JY]
ALSTON, NADIA
Remarks in House
Price, Representative David E.: tribute to staff, E327 [6MR]
ALSTROM, WILLIAM
Remarks in House
Alaska Native Allotment Act: approve certain Alaska Native veteran land allotment application and convey land associated with such application, H1676 [6FE], H2978 [7AP]
ALSUP, MICHAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1075 [26JN]
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY see Power Resources; Renewable Energy
ALTERNATIVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2079), S1315 [5MR]
ALTHEA GIBSON EXCELLENCE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4972), H5768 [25JN]
ALTMAN, MATTHEW
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S1369 [6MR]
ALTMAN, NANCY
Letters
No Social Security for Nazis Act, H8234 [2DE]
ALTON, DAISY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1402 [15SE]
ALTUVE, JOSE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1558 [13NO]
ALUTTO, JOSEPH A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5508 [19JN], E1006 [17JN]
ALVARADO, ALEX
Remarks in House
Dept. of State: ensure the Mexican Government investigates the kidnapping and murder of U.S. citizens, H8042 [18NO]
ALVARADO, JOSE A.
Remarks in House
Dept. of State: ensure the Mexican Government investigates the kidnapping and murder of U.S. citizens, H8042 [18NO]
ALVARADO, OLIVIA
Remarks in Senate
Capitol Pages: tribute, S3422 [4JN]
ALVAREZ, ADRIANA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3662 [12JN]
ALVAREZ, ALEX AND MARITZA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E885 [30MY]
ALVAREZ, EDDY
Remarks in House
Olympic Games: tribute for participation, H1700 [10FE]
ALVAREZ, EVERETT
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5299 [31JY]
ALVAREZ, JULIA
Remarks in Senate
National Endowment for the Arts: National Medal of Arts recipient, S4993 [28JY]
ALVIDREZ, ELIZABETH
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E335 [10MR]
ALVIN, TX
Remarks in House
Alvin Independent School District: Houston-Galveston Area Council Clean Air Champion designation recipient, E1564 [13NO]
ALVIN (vessel)
Remarks in House
Ships and vessels: anniversary of deep-sea submersible, E1423 [16SE]
Remarks in Senate
Ships and vessels: anniversary of deep-sea submersible, S5693 [17SE]
ALWAYS FREE HONOR FLIGHT (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3230 [21MY]
ALWEISS, LINDA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E89 [16JA]
ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN see Commission on Native Children
ALYCE SPOTTED BEAR AND WALTER SOBOLEFF COMMISSION ON NATIVE CHILDREN ACT see Commission on Native Children Act
ALZHEIMER’S ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4351), H4681, H4682 [20MY], H5872, H5873 [8JY], H8269, H8270 [2DE], E1720 [3DE], E1734 [4DE]
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, H5649 [24JN], E791 [20MY]
Remarks in Senate
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, S3470 [5JN]
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2975), H5871–H5873 [8JY], E791 [20MY]
AMARILLO, TX
Remarks in House
Babcock & Wilcox Co.: tribute to Pantex Plant nuclear weapons facility employees, E1112 [8JY]
AMASH, JUSTIN (a Representative from Michigan)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4307), H2695 [26MR]
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 3852), H7979 [13NO]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 4608), H4015 [8MY]
Bureau of the Census: repeal authority to conduct certain censuses (see H.R. 1638), H20 [7JA]
CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 4036), H3448 [6MY]
Dept. of Defense: consolidate executive authority on use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) (see H.R. 5091), H6135 [11JY]
——— limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 5478), H7617 [16SE]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H21 [7JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 5762), H8169 [20NO]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
Drugs: exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 5226), H7129 [30JY]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1770 [11FE]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H224 [14JA]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H6746 [23JY]
——— prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 5800), H8668 [4DE]
Ford, Gerald R.: anniversary of Presidency (see H. Res. 638), H5640 [23JN]
Intelligence services: require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 3855), H225 [14JA]
Medicare: create alternative sanctions for technical noncompliance with the Stark rule limiting certain physician referrals (see H.R. 3776), H4476 [19MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H1777 [14FE]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H4830 [22MY]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6977 [28JY]
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 H.R. 5078), H7190 [31JY]
Remarks in House relative to
National Journal: characterization of article on attendance of Representative Amash at a Republican fundraiser, H2474 [14MR]
AMBELAS, GORDON (MATT)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6222 [15JY]
AMBROSINO, CARMEN F.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E15 [8JA]
AMERICA GIVES MORE ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 4719): consideration (H. Res. 670), H6362 [17JY]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 4719): consideration (see H. Res. 670), H6295 [15JY]
Letters
Provisions: Independent Sector (organization), H6366–H6369 [17JY]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 4719), H6375 [17JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4719), H6364–H6378 [17JY], E1168 [16JY], E1213 [23JY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 670), H6357–H6363 [17JY]
——— motion to recommit, H6376, H6377 [17JY]
Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to inverted corporations moving operations to foreign countries, H6376 [17JY]
——— make permanent the rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes, H6361, H6366, H6371 [17JY]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions, H6361, H6366, H6370, H6374, H6375 [17JY], E1168 [16JY]
——— making expired tax provisions permanent without offset, H6369, H6370 [17JY]
——— modify rate for excise tax on investment income of private foundations, H6372 [17JY]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory considered wholesome and nutritious, H6371 [17JY]
——— temporarily extend certain deductions for charitable contributions, H6376, H6377 [17JY]
——— treat charitable contributions made by an individual after the close of the taxable year, but before the tax return due date, as made in such taxable year, H6366, H6373 [17JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 4719), S4718 [22JY], S4722 [23JY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4719, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 670) (H. Rept. 113–522), H6295 [15JY]
Statements
Provisions: Executive Office of the President, H6369 [17JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 670, consideration of H.R. 4719, provisions, H6357 [17JY]
H.R. 4719, provisions, H6364 [17JY]
AMERICA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Taylor, Susan: America Health Care Association National Quality Award recipient, E1679 [1DE]
AMERICA HELPING ENCOURAGE ADVANCEMENTS IN LIFESAVING SCIENCE (AMERICA HEALS) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4384), H2913 [3AP]
AMERICA INVENTS ACT
Lists
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act provisions impacting business and industry, H3288 [29AP]
Remarks in House
Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), H3285 [29AP], E1531 [12NO]
——— promote transparency in ownership and improve the patent system (S. 1720), H3285–H3288 [29AP]
AMERICA SAVES WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Goals and ideals: support (see H. Res. 496), H2097 [28FE]
AMERICA WORKS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 497), H7625 [17SE]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Letters
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H6931 [28JY]
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Bills and resolutions
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 102), H5597 [20JN]
Remarks in House
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 102), H5406 [18JN]
AMERICAN ACTION FORUM (organization)
Letters
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H2970 [7AP]
AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION
Remarks in House
Rich, Debbie: American Advertising Federation Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award recipient, E128 [28JA]
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
Bills and resolutions
Pensions: allow employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty (see S. 2614), S4557 [16JY]
Remarks in House
Aviation: tribute to CRJ900 Bombardier aircraft, E795 [21MY]
——— tribute to new direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Hong Kong and Shanghai, H5257 [11JN]
Remarks in Senate
Pensions: allow employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty (S. 2614), S6517 [10DE], S6683 [11DE]
Texts of
S. 2614, allow American Airlines, Inc., employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty, S6518 [10DE]
AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR INNOVATION
Letters
EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, H8059 [18NO]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
Bills and resolutions
Science: recognize anniversary of Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program and reaffirm commitment to support science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1241 [16JA]
Letters
Secret Science Reform Act, H8090 [19NO]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Letters
Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, H6782 [24JY]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS
Remarks in House
Griffin, Andy: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Advocate of the Year award recipient, H2787 [1AP]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS see AARP (organization)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Remarks in House
Kleinsmith, Stephen: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
Rantz, Zac: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in tracking and procurement of biological implants and tissue or bone grafts (see H.R. 4374), H2853 [2AP]
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Letters
Federal truck size and weight regulations, H5030 [30MY]
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Letters
Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act, H3427 [6MY]
Supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7226 [1AU]
Remarks in House
McIver, Harrison D., III: ABA Charles H. Dorsey Award recipient, E1594 [14NO]
Standards Review Committee: proposal to change accreditation standard regarding bar passage, E163 [4FE]
Remarks in Senate
Walker, Larry, Jr.: ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2706 [6MY]
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
Amendments
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3243 [28AP], H3294 [29AP], H3320, H3326, H3328, H3329, H3332, H3334, H3337, H3339, H3343, H3344, H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352, H3353, H3354, H3355, H3365 [30AP]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), consideration (H. Res. 557), H3307 [30AP]
Bills and resolutions
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 4486), H3239 [28AP]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), consideration (see H. Res. 557), H3291 [29AP]
Remarks in House
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H443 [15JA]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3308–H3358 [30AP], E652, E653 [1MY], E682 [6MY]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), consideration (H. Res. 557), H3301–H3308 [30AP], E660 [1MY]
Remarks in Senate
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S410, S411 [16JA]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), S3166 [20MY], S3286 [22MY], S5033 [29JY]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), unanimous-consent request, S5034 [29JY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4486, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 557) (H. Rept. 113–426), H3291 [29AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4486) (H. Rept. 113–416), H3239 [28AP]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4486) (S. Rept. 113–174), S3293 [22MY]
Rulings of the Chair
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3344, H3350, H3354 [30AP]
Tables
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3310–H3313 [30AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 557, consideration of H.R. 4486, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3301 [30AP]
AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION ACT
Remarks in Senate
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), S5662 [17SE]
——— acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), unanimous-consent request, S5662, S5663 [17SE]
Reports filed
Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Acquisition and Protection: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1033) (S. Rept. 113–172), S3293 [22MY]
AMERICAN BENEFITS COUNCIL
Letters
Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act, H3071 [9AP], H3271 [29AP]
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Letters
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H6931 [28JY]
Remarks in House
Personal Care Products Council Foundation: anniversary of the Look Good Feel Better program, E709 [8MY]
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Bills and resolutions
National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 559), S5698 [17SE]
Remarks in Senate
National Chemistry Week: designate (S. Res. 559), S5720 [17SE]
Texts of
S. Res. 559, National Chemistry Week, S5705 [17SE]
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL
Letters
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act, H5848, H5849, H5854 [8JY]
Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, S2688 [6MY]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Articles and editorials
NSA Reform Takes Its First Steps, H4797 [22MY]
Letters
Constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections, S5414, S5415 [9SE]
Expatriate Terrorists Act, S5728 [18SE]
National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, H6916 [28JY]
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: gun control, S2643 [5MY]
AMERICAN COLLEGIATE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Robert Morris University Illinois: tribute to men’s ice hockey team, E550 [8AP]
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE (publication)
Articles and editorials
Congress Can Stop Obama’s Ramp Up to War (excerpt), H6220 [15JY]
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION
Statements
Prohibit Conversion of Previously Contracted Dept. of Defense Functions to Performance by Federal Employees, H4735 [21MY]
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
Letters
Higher education provisions in tax reform discussion draft, H6783–H6785 [24JY]
Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, H6783 [24JY]
AMERICAN CURES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2115), S1584 [12MR]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2115), S2312, S2313 [9AP], S2553 [30AP]
Texts of
S. 2115, provisions, S1586 [12MR]
AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Action for Dental Health—Dentists Making a Difference: tribute to campaign to address dental health crisis, H5056 [30MY]
‘‘Give Kids A Smile Day’’: tribute, E277 [28FE]
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Statements
Support Diabetes Awareness and Efforts To Find a Cure: Taryn Wilcox, E143 [29JA]
AMERICAN DIVERSIFICATION AND PROGRESS IN TRADE (ADAPT) ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2582), S4404 [10JY]
AMERICAN EAGLE DAY
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see S. Res. 477), S3719 [17JN]
Remarks in House
Designate (S. Res. 477), E1042 [20JN]
Remarks in Senate
Designate (S. Res. 477), S3771 [17JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 477, designate, S3723 [17JN]
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Goals and ideals: support (see S. Res. 591), S6205 [20NO] (see H. Res. 755), H7996 [14NO]
Remarks in House
Observance, H8043 [18NO], E1656 [20NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 591, support goals and ideals, S6212 [20NO]
AMERICAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR LOWER COSTS AND MORE AMERICAN JOBS ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2): consideration (H. Res. 727), H7690 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 2), H7528 [15SE]
Enact (H.R. 2): consideration (see H. Res. 727), H7616 [16SE]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 2), H7853 [18SE]
Remarks in House
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize development of non-Federal hydropower and issuance of leases of power privileges at certain projects, H7847 [18SE]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H7847, H7850, H7851, H7865 [18SE]
Crooked River: adjust boundary to provide water certainty for Prineville, OR, H7843 [18SE]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, H7864 [18SE]
Dept. of the Interior: incorporate surface mining stream buffer zone rule into State programs, H7848 [18SE]
——— streamline and ensure onshore energy permitting, provide for onshore leasing certainty, and give certainty to oil shale development, H7844 [18SE]
Employment: importance of manufacturing jobs relative to affordable reliable energy, H7866 [18SE]
Enact (H.R. 2), H7819–H7854, H7859, H7864–H7869 [18SE]
——— consideration (H. Res. 727), H7684–H7691 [18SE]
——— motion to recommit, H7853 [18SE]
EPA: impact of Government regulations on coal industry, H7865 [18SE]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, H7865 [18SE]
——— regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, H7847, H7848 [18SE]
——— require a report on economic impact of certain energy-related rules and prohibit finalization of such rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy, H7865 [18SE]
——— require certain procedures in the conduct of a study of potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources, H7852 [18SE]
Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H7845, H7847 [18SE]
Government regulations: impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, H7688 [18SE]
——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H7687 [18SE]
House of Representatives: importance of bipartisanship, H7868 [18SE]
Natural gas: provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects, H7864 [18SE]
Power resources: limit release of toxic air pollutants from petroleum coke, prohibit oil and natural gas exports to countries that support terrorist organizations, and allow CFTC actions to limit excessive speculation in energy markets, H7853 [18SE]
Public lands: extend State jurisdiction over submerged lands and allow States to grant oil and natural gas leases in the extended area, H7852 [18SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 2), S5653 [17SE], S5996 [13NO], S6025 [17NO]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 727) (H. Rept. 113–601), H7616 [16SE]
Texts of
H. Res. 727, consideration of H.R. 2, provisions, H7684 [18SE]
H.R. 2, provisions, H7819–H7841 [18SE]
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Letters
EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act, H8058 [18NO]
Minimum Wage Fairness Act, S2538 [30AP]
Water Rights Protection Act, E405 [21MR]
Remarks in House
Salvestrin, Rich: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1225 [24JY]
Womack, Abner: American Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, H2088 [28FE]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES
Letters
Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act, H3070 [9AP]
Save American Workers Act and Forty Hours Is Full Time Act, H2827 [2AP]
Sustainable growth rate repeal and improved Medicare payments through delay of individual health insurance mandate, H2465 [14MR]
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
Letters
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, H7475, H7480 [15SE]
Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act, H4035 [9MY]
AMERICAN FIGHTER ACES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 685), H4456–H4458 [19MY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 685), S3192 [20MY]
Enact (S. 1817), S1778 [26MR]
Texts of
H.R. 685, provisions, H4456 [19MY]
S. 1817, provisions, S1779 [26MR]
AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Letters
Examination and Supervisory Privilege Parity Act, H7000, H7001 [29JY]
AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Letters
Presidental process for nominating diplomatic appointees, S6240 [2DE]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E827 [22MY]
AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Des Moines, IA: Metro Waste Authority recipient of American Forest & Paper Association Recycling Award, E766 [19MY]
Westport, WA: Ocosta High School recipient of American Forest & Paper Association School Recycling Award for Partnerships, E1099 [3JY]
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Letters
Commodity Delivery Relief Act, E1101 [3JY]
National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, H6916 [28JY]
AMERICAN GI FORUM (organization)
Bills and resolutions
Mission, goals, and ideals: support and commend (see S. Res. 399), S1775 [26MR]
Texts of
S. Res. 399, support and commend mission, goals, and ideals, S1777 [26MR]
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
St. James, MO: Golden LivingCenter recipient of American Health Care Association Gold-Excellence in Quality national Quality Award, E1696 [2DE]
AMERICAN HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3121), H189 [14JA], H2173 [5MR], H2826, H2843 [2AP]
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Dallas, TX: Parkland Health and Hospital System Stroke Program recipient of American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement Award and the Target—Stroke Honor Roll, E509 [3AP]
National Wear Red Day: observance, H1649 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Challa, Kishore: West Virginia American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recipient, S999 [24FE]
Yousaf, Mohammad: West Virginia American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recipient, S1044 [25FE]
AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1580, E1588, E1591 [14NO], E1602 [17NO], E1631, E1640 [19NO], E1672 [1DE], E1766 [9DE]
Hammond, IN: tribute to Penelope District #12 & #13 convention, E851 [28MY]
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Green, Michael S.: American Historical Association Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, H243 [15JA], E80 [15JA]
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
Letters
Medicare enforcement instruction extension of supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals, H7340 [9SE]
AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST RESPONSIBILITY REVIEW ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4388), H2913 [3AP]
AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST REVIEW COMMISSION
Bills and resolutions
Establish (see H.R. 4388), H2913 [3AP]
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S819 [6FE]
AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN
Bills and resolutions
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] (see H.J. Res. 109), H1718 [10FE]
Messages
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: President Obama, H8 [7JA]
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE
Letters
Electricity Security and Affordability Act, H2213 [6MR]
AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE
Letters
Nazi Social Security Benefits Termination Act and No Social Security for Nazis Act, H8232 [2DE]
Remarks in House
Lesser, Gary: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand award recipient, E1373 [9SE]
AMERICAN JOB CREATION AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES LNG ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4139), E1224 [24JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2083), S2059 [2AP]
AMERICAN JOBS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 2821): consideration (see H. Res. 686), H6814 [24JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2821), H1662 [6FE], H3063 [9AP]
AMERICAN LEGION
Letters
National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, H4859 [28MY]
Press releases
Commander—Keep Senate Bill Focused on Vets, S1159 [26FE]
Remarks in House
Eatonton, GA: tribute to American Legion Post 583, E1417 [16SE]
Martha’s Vineyard, MA: tribute to American Legion General George W. Goethals Post 257 War Veterans Memorial Park in Vineyard Haven, E973 [12JN]
Plymouth, MA: tribute to American Legion Post 40 alliance with Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120, E846 [28MY]
Tribute, E1417 [16SE]
Remarks in Senate
Brooklawn, NJ: tribute to American Legion Brooklawn Post 72 Brooklawn Brookers baseball team, S5429 [9SE]
Statements
Prohibit Conversion of Previously Contracted Dept. of Defense Functions to Performance by Federal Employees, H4734 [21MY]
AMERICAN LIVESTOCK PROTECTION AND RANCHING OPPORTUNITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2764), S5217 [31JY]
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION
Letters
Secret Science Reform Act, H8090 [19NO]
AMERICAN MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5325), H7181 [31JY]
AMERICAN MEDICAL GROUP FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Tribute, E621 [29AP]
AMERICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Letters
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, H7101 [30JY]
Statements
Representative DeFazio’s Local Mosquito Control District Permit Application, H7101 [30JY]
AMERICAN MOTORCYCLIST ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
Anniversary (see S. Res. 499), S4404 [10JY] (see H. Res. 650), H5768 [25JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 499, anniversary, S4417 [10JY]
AMERICAN NATURAL GAS SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2088), S1365 [6MR]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1189), H4716 [21MY]
AMERICAN NEPHROLOGY NURSES ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Nephrology Nurses Week: observance, E1397 [11SE]
Tribute, E1397 [11SE]
AMERICAN NETWORK FOR COMMUNITY OPTIONS AND RESOURCES
Remarks in House
Tyler, Mitch: American Network for Community Options and Resources Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E764 [19MY]
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 540), H2914 [3AP]
Remarks in House
National Nurses Week: observance, H3435 [6MY], H3945 [8MY], H4047 [9MY], E705 [7MY]
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY CARBON FEE ACT
Articles and editorials
Carbon Tax Could Bolster Green Energy, S6152 [19NO]
‘Carbon Tax’ Would Help Iowa, Planet, S6151 [19NO]
Do Economists All Favour a Carbon Tax?, S6152 [19NO]
Republican Case for Climate Action, S6151 [19NO]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2940), S6148 [19NO]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2940), S6149–S6151 [19NO], S6258 [2DE]
AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1738), H6786 [24JY]
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
Reports
Employment Outlook for African Americans and Latinos in the Upstream Oil and Natural Gas Industry: IHS Global, Inc., H5795 [26JN]
AMERICAN PROBATION AND PAROLE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week: observance, E1159 [15JY]
AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Letters
Keystone XL Pipeline permit, S6041 [18NO]
AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
Letters
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, E1101 [3JY]
National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, H6916 [28JY]
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
Bills and resolutions
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 457), S3294 [22MY]
Remarks in Senate
National Public Works Week: designate (S. Res. 457), S3308, S3309 [22MY]
New England chapter: anniversary, S2909 [12MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 457, National Public Works Week, S3300 [22MY]
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
Remarks in House
Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants walking, biking, and transit projects funding, H5156 [9JN]
AMERICAN RECREATION COALITION
Remarks in House
Harrington, Jude: American Recreation Coalition Legends Award recipient, H5077 [9JN]
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Bills and resolutions
National Blood Donor Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 31), S599 [29JA] (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1511 [29JA]
Remarks in House
Floods: tribute to response to flooding in Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions of New York, E893 [30MY]
Red Cross Month: observance, H2618 [25MR]
Remarks in Senate
National Blood Donor Month: designate (S. Con. Res. 31), S607 [29JA]
Red Cross Month: observance, S1277 [4MR]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 31, National Blood Donor Month, S604, S607 [29JA]
AMERICAN RESEARCH AND COMPETITIVENESS ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 4438): consideration (H. Res. 569), H3471 [7MY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 576), H3968 [8MY]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 4438): consideration (see H. Res. 569), H3445 [6MY] (see H. Res. 576), H3939 [7MY]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 4438), H4021 [9MY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4438), H3393, H3394 [1MY], H3943, H3945, H3949, H3980–H3988 [8MY], H4019 [9MY], H5325 [12JN], E728, E729 [9MY], E779 [20MY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 569), H3465–H3471 [7MY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 576), H3961–H3968 [8MY]
——— motion to recommit, H4021 [9MY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H3465 [7MY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4438, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 569) (H. Rept. 113–440), H3445 [6MY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 113–444), H3939 [7MY]
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 113–431), H3412 [2MY]
Rulings of the Chair
Enact (H.R. 4438): consideration (H. Res. 569), H3466 [7MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 569, consideration of H.R. 4438, provisions, H3465 [7MY]
H. Res. 576, consideration of H.R. 4438, provisions, H3961 [8MY]
H.R. 4438, provisions, H3980 [8MY]
AMERICAN REVOLUTION see also War
Bills and resolutions
First Rhode Island Regiment: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (see S.J. Res. 38), S3424 [4JN] (see H.J. Res. 105), H134 [9JA]
Monuments and memorials: approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution (see S.J. Res. 41), S5218 [31JY] (see H.J. Res. 120), H6745 [23JY]
Poems
‘‘Boston Massacre,’’ John Boyle O’Reilly, E312 [5MR]
Remarks in House
Charlotte, NC: anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, H4482 [20MY]
Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, NY, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 1501), H3218 [28AP]
Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (H.J. Res. 105), H6874, H6875 [28JY]
Monuments and memorials: approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution (H.J. Res. 120), H7273, H7274 [8SE]
Remarks in Senate
Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (H.J. Res. 105), S6356 [4DE]
Monuments and memorials: approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution (H.J. Res. 120), S5518 [10SE]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), S5662 [17SE]
——— acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), unanimous-consent request, S5662, S5663 [17SE]
Rhode Island: observance of Gaspee Days, S3504 [9JN]
Reports filed
Approve Location of a Memorial To Commemorate the Slaves and Free African Americans Who Fought for Independence in the American Revolution: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.J. Res. 120) (H. Rept. 113–577), H7295 [8SE]
Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid Honorary Citizenship: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 105) (H. Rept. 113–548), H6654 [22JY]
Nationally Significant Battlefields and Associated Sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 Acquisition and Protection: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1033) (S. Rept. 113–172), S3293 [22MY]
Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument Preservation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1501) (H. Rept. 113–392), H2801 [1AP]
Texts of
H.J. Res. 105, Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid honorary citizenship, H6874 [28JY]
H.J. Res. 120, approve location of a memorial to commemorate the slaves and free African Americans who fought for independence in the American Revolution, H7273 [8SE]
H.R. 1501, Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument Preservation Act, H3218 [28AP]
AMERICAN SAMOA
Amendments
Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 1237), S3820, S3821 [18JN]
Articles and editorials
Boycott Canned Tuna Made by Child Labor, E1687 [2DE]
Buzz on Bumble Bee, E1688 [2DE]
Tuna Firms Spar Over School Lunch Access, E1687 [2DE]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Labor: include American Samoa in certain employment services (see H.R. 4311), H2695 [26MR]
Social Security: allow voluntary agreements for Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage of employees of Guam and American Samoa (see H.R. 5274), H7125 [30JY]
Press releases
$25 Million Grant for American Samoa Clean-Up and Recovery: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1689 [2DE]
Bumble BeeWare, Why America’s School Kids Should Just Say No to Tuna Sandwiches Made by Child Labor: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1688 [2DE]
CARES Commission Agrees With Faleomavaega; VA Clinic Should Be Established in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1654 [20NO]
Congressman Faleomavaega Applauds CMS Decision To Increase Medicaid FMAP for Eligible Territories: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1729 [3DE]
Congressman Faleomavaega Meets With General Wojtecki To Discuss National Guard Feasibility Study: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1692 [2DE]
Faleomavaega and Major General Robert Lee Meet To Discuss Their Ongoing Effort to Establish National Guard Unit in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1691 [2DE]
Faleomavaega and McDonalds Meet To Discuss Construction at Utulei Beach: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1651 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Announces Release of American Samoa Quarter: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1662 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Calls for Cooperation Not Confrontation: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1719 [3DE]
Faleomavaega Calls Upon McDonalds Corporate Officers To Intervene and Halt Construction at Utulei Beach: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1651 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Commends U.S. Department of State’s Brief in Tuaua v. U.S.: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1697 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Informs Governor That Minimum Wage Is Not the Reason for Samoa Packing Relocating to Georgia: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1719 [3DE]
Faleomavaega Introduces Legislation To Combat Tobacco Smuggling in American Samoa and Other U.S. Territories: Delegate Faleomavaega (2012), E1717 [3DE]
Faleomavaega Makes Final Appeal to McDonald’s Corp.: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1647 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Opposes the Recently Filed Lawsuit To Force Citizenship on Every Person Born in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2012), E1697 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Pushes Air National Guard for American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1692 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Recommends That New Army Reserve Center Be Named in Honor of the Late SFC Konelio Pele: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1726 [3DE]
Faleomavaega Requests Expedited Assistance in Establishing a Hawaii National Guard Presence in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1691 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Responds to Governor Togiola’s Comments About Citizenship Legislation: Delegate Faleomavaega (2008), E1696 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Responds to Governors Recent Comments About McDonalds: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1652 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Speaks Out About Confusion Surrounding ASCC’s Upward Bound Program: Delegate Faleomavaega (2003), E1670 [1DE]
Faleomavaega Stands With Democratic Colleagues To Fight for Territory’s Medicaid Funding: Delegate Faleomavaega (2012), E1728 [3DE]
Faleomavaega Testifies Before Political Status Commission: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1698 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Thanks Senator DeMint for Allowing Minimum Wage Delay To Move Forward by Unanimous Consent: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1722 [3DE]
Faleomavaega Thanks U.S. Dept. of Labor for Releasing Over $24 Million To Assist Clean-Up and Recovery Efforts in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1689 [2DE]
Faleomavaega Thanks US National Park Service for Responding to His Concerns About Its Recent Meeting With Governor Togiola Regarding McDonalds Lease: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1647 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Visits U.N. and Requests Official Clarification of U.S. Policy Regarding American Samoa’s Status Before the Decolonization Committee: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1669 [1DE]
First Step in Establishing a VA Medical Clinic in American Samoa Is Underway: Delegate Faleomavaega (2000), E1654 [20NO]
Future Political Status Study Commission Report Now Available Online: Delegate Faleomavaega (2007), E1699 [2DE]
House and Senate Pass Veterans Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Provision for Non-Samoan Veterans Married to Samoans To Qualify for VA Home Loans: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1659 [20NO]
House Passes Bill To Provide American Samoa With a Commemorative Quarter: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1662 [20NO]
House Passes Faleomavaega Bill To Provide ASG Authority To Issue Bonds Exempt From State and Local Taxation: Delegate Faleomavaega (2003), E1695 [2DE]
House Passes Final Version of Health Care Legislation, Includes Increase in Medicaid and Health Insurance Exchange for American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1728 [3DE]
House Passes Historic Transportation Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Request of Additional $14 Million for Village Road Improvements in America Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1657 [20NO]
House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill With Over $33 Million for American Samoa; Urges Accountability of Federal Funds and Discourages Commercial Development of Utulei Beach: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1648 [20NO]
House Passes Minimum Wage Delay for American Samoa on Anniversary of Tsunami; H.R. 3940 Now Awaiting President’s Signature: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1722 [3DE]
House Passes VA Housing Assistance Bill and Includes Faleomavaega Provision for American Samoas Veterans and Their Spouses: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1659 [20NO]
House Transportation Committee Agrees To Increase Highway Funding for Territories and Include $14 Million for Village Road and Other Improvements in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1656 [20NO]
National Defense Authorization Act for 2014: Delegate Faleomavaega (2013), E1692 [2DE]
New U.S. Army Reserve Center in American Samoa Will Be Named in Honor of Samoan Soldiers: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1727 [3DE]
President Bush Signs Faleomavaega’s Bill and Agrees That American Samoa’s Troops Should Have the Right To Vote: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1704 [2DE]
President Obama Signs Minimum Wage Delay Into Law: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1723 [3DE]
President Signs Into Law Legislation Faleomavaega Introduced To Increase the Number of Military Academy Appointments From American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2003), E1725 [3DE]
Quarter Dollar Bill Commemorating American Samoa and Other Territories Reintroduced: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1662 [20NO]
Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Election Bill, Lieutenant Governor Testifies: Delegate Faleomavaega (2003), E1702 [2DE]
Secretary Clinton Gets It Done; Emergency Relief Supplies To Be Airlifted From Greater Los Angeles Area to Samoa in Response to Devastating Tsunami: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1693 [2DE]
Senate Holds Hearing on Faleomavaega Bill To Protect Voting Rights on Active Duty Service Members and Overseas Voters: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1701 [2DE]
Senate Passes Faleomavaega’s Bill To Develop American Samoa’s Economy by Providing ASG With Authority To Issue Bonds Exempt From Taxation: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1695 [2DE]
Senate Passes Faleomavaega’s Bill To Protect Voting Rights of American Samoa’s Active Duty Service Members; President Bush Expected To Sign Bill Into Law Within 30 Days: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1703 [2DE]
Senate Passes Minimum Wage Delay by Unanimous Consent: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1722 [3DE]
U.S. Army Reserve Gets Approval To Construct $20 Million Facility at Tafuna Airport: Delegate Faleomavaega (2000), E1726 [3DE]
U.S. Dept. of Labor Awards $500,000 in Supplemental National Emergency Grant Funding to American Samoa Dept. of Human Resources: Delegate Faleomavaega (2012), E1690 [2DE]
U.S. Dept. of Labor Notifies Faleomavaega That Over $16 Million Will Be Released to ASG for About 2,200 Temporary Workers To Continue Clean-Up and Recovery Efforts: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1690 [2DE]
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton To Stopover in American Samoa on November 7, 2010: Delegate Faleomavaega (2010), E1678 [1DE]
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Approves Faleomavaega’s Request To Establish VA Clinic in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1655 [20NO]
U.S. Treasury Sending $20.4 Million to ASG To Pay Out Economic Stimulus Payments to Qualifying Residents: Delegate Faleomavaega (2008), E1700 [2DE]
Remarks in House
American Samoa Flag Day: observance, H3125 [9AP]
Appropriations: record of Federal expenditures, E1713 [3DE]
Faleomavaega, Delegate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H8353 [3DE], H8821 [8DE], E1772–E1774 [10DE]
——— personal account of October, 2013, medical episode and expression of gratitude to those who assisted, E1772–E1774 [10DE]
Financial institutions: clarify that certain laws regulating deposit holds apply to American Samoa (H.R. 1679), H5138, H5139 [9JN]
Social Security: allow voluntary agreements for Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage of employees of Guam and American Samoa (H.R. 5274), E1272 [30JY]
Remarks in Senate
Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 1237), S3821 [18JN]
——— improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 1237), unanimous-consent agreement, S3822 [18JN]
Reports filed
Omnibus Territories Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1237) (S. Rept. 113–146), S2238 [8AP]
Texts of
H.R. 1679, clarify that certain laws regulating bank deposit holds apply to American Samoa, H5138 [9JN]
S. 1237, Omnibus Territories Act, S3822 [18JN]
Treaties
American Samoa Treaty of Cession, H3125 [9AP]
Tributes
Faleomavaega, Delegate, H8285, H8349, H8351–H8353 [3DE], E1815 [12DE]
AMERICAN SAMOA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Press releases
Faleomavaega Speaks Out About Confusion Surrounding ASCC’s Upward Bound Program: Delegate Faleomavaega (2003), E1670 [1DE]
AMERICAN SAVINGS PROMOTION ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7506 [15SE]
——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7506 [15SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3374), H7504–H7506 [15SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 3374), S6432 [9DE], S6580 [10DE]
Texts of
H.R. 3374, provisions, H7504 [15SE]
AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Dominguez, Monica: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year finalist, E131 [28JA]
Martin, Linda: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year award recipient, E321 [6MR]
——— American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year finalist, E183 [10FE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (ASPCA)
Remarks in House
Congressional Animal Protection Caucus: tribute to Paws for Celebration event featuring adoptable dogs and cats, H6222 [15JY]
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT see Association for Talent Development
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS
Remarks in House
Schaumburg, IL: grand opening of headquarters building, E1265 [29JY]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
Remarks in House
Health: recognize anniversary and commitment to cancer research, education, prevention, and patient care, H4009–H4014 [8MY], E712 [8MY], E739 [9MY], E843 [28MY], E944 [10JN]
Mendelsohn, John: American Society of Clinical Oncology Oncology Luminaries honoree, H4012 [8MY]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS, AUTHORS AND PUBLISHERS (ASCAP)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E199 [11FE]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S944 [12FE]
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Remarks in House
National Landscape Architecture Month: observance, E1113 [8JY]
AMERICAN STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION
Letters
Secret Science Reform Act, H8096 [19NO]
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Dallas, TX: Parkland Health and Hospital System Stroke Program recipient of American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement Award and the Target—Stroke Honor Roll, E509 [3AP]
AMERICAN SUPER COMPUTING LEADERSHIP ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2495), H7260–H7263 [8SE]
Texts of
H.R. 2495, provisions, H7260 [8SE]
AMERICAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Letters
Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act, H1994 [26FE]
AMERICAN TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT
Tables
Budget aggregates, H2359 [12MR]
Direct spending legislation—Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) allocation for resolution changes, H2359 [12MR]
AMERICAN TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND RESEARCH FOR EXPORTATION (ATTIRE) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 937), H8048 [18NO]
AMERICAN THEATRE WING (organization)
Remarks in Senate
‘‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’’ (musical): Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design of a Musical, S3662 [12JN]
AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY
Letters
Secret Science Reform Act, H8090 [19NO]
AMERICAN WOOLEN CO., INC.
Remarks in House
Stafford Springs, CT: purchase of Warren Corp., textile mill, H5650 [24JN]
AMERICAN WORKER MOBILITY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4033), H1769 [11FE]
AMERICANS FOR FINANCIAL REFORM (organization)
Letters
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, H5620 [23JN]
Jobs for America Act, H7817 [18SE]
Lists
Americans for Financial Reform (organization) partners, H2030 [27FE]
Members, H5622 [23JN], H7818 [18SE]
AMERICANS FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT (organization)
Statements
Prohibit Dept. of HUD Community Development Block Grant Program Funding To Implement Proposed ‘‘Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing’’ Rule, H5178 [9JN]
AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY (organization)
Articles and editorials
Koch Brothers’ Ads Shameful, S1160 [26FE]
Remarks in House
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: advertising campaign in opposition, H2154 [5MR]
Remarks in Senate
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: advertising campaign in opposition, S1160 [26FE], S1257 [4MR], S1759 [26MR], S2409 [28AP]
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT see also Disabled
Bills and resolutions
National Council on Disability: review of certain standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (see H.R. 5166), H6655 [22JY]
Notices
Congressional Office of Compliance: proposed rulemaking relative to regulations extending rights and protections under the Americans With Disabilities Act, S5437–S5447 [9SE], H7363–H7372 [9SE]
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1241 [25JY], E1248 [28JY]
National Council on Disability: review of certain standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (H.R. 5166), H6671 [23JY]
Remarks in Senate
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Allamakee County, IA, S4616 [17JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Benton County, IA, S3539 [10JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Boone County, IA, S3807 [18JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Bremer County, IA, S4264 [8JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Butler County, IA, S3859 [19JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Cherokee County, IA, S2906 [12MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Chickasaw County, IA, S4328 [9JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Clay County, IA, S2715 [6MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Clinton County, IA, S3681 [16JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Dallas County, IA, S4329 [9JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Davis County, IA, S4398 [10JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Decatur County, IA, S3337 [2JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Delaware County, IA, S4399 [10JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Des Moines County, IA, S3715–S3717 [17JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Dickinson County, IA, S2864 [8MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Dubuque County, IA, S3363 [3JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Emmet County, IA, S2863 [8MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Fayette County, IA, S4549 [16JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Floyd County, IA, S3929 [24JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Franklin County, IA, S4265 [8JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Grundy County, IA, S4329 [9JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Hamilton County, IA, S2790 [7MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Hardin County, IA, S2789 [7MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Harrison County, IA, S3023 [14MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Henry County, IA, S3999 [25JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Howard County, IA, S4699 [22JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Iowa County, IA, S4000 [25JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jackson County, IA, S4550 [16JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jasper County, IA, S3288 [22MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jefferson County, IA, S3659 [12JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Jones County, IA, S4147 [26JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Keokuk County, IA, S3364 [3JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Lee County, IA, S3540 [10JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Madison County, IA, S3601 [11JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Mahaska County, IA, S3336 [2JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Marion County, IA, S3895 [23JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Marshall County, IA, S3289 [22MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Monona County, IA, S2790 [7MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Monroe County, IA, S4266 [8JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Muscatine County, IA, S3469 [5JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Osceola County, IA, S2906 [12MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Pottawattamie County, IA, S3023 [14MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Poweshiek County, IA, S3232 [21MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Sac County, IA, S2715 [6MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Scott County, IA, S3717 [17JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Sioux County, IA, S2645 [5MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Story County, IA, S3601 [11JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Van Buren County, IA, S3928 [24JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Wapello County, IA, S3232–S3234 [21MY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Warren County, IA, S3858 [19JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Washington County, IA, S3660 [12JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Wayne County, IA, S4147 [26JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Winnebago County, IA, S4615 [17JY]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Winneshiek County, IA, S3896 [23JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Worth County, IA, S3682 [16JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Wright County, IA, S4700 [22JY]
AMERICA’S BATTLE OF THE BOOKS (organization)
Remarks in House
Howard, PA: Howard Elementary School winner of America’s Battle of the Books (organization) Interscholastic Reading Competition, H2857 [3AP]
AMERICA’S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS (organization)
Letters
Sustainable growth rate repeal and improved Medicare payments through delay of individual health insurance mandate, H2465 [14MR]
AMERICA’S RED ROCK WILDERNESS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1630), E1474 [19SE]
AMERICA’S SMALL BUSINESS TAX RELIEF ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 4457): consideration (H. Res. 616), H5263 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 4457): consideration (see H. Res. 616), H5248 [10JN]
Letters
Provisions: National Association of Manufacturers, H5335 [12JN]
——— several businesses and organizations, H5335 [12JN]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 4457), H5338 [12JN]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4457), H5324–H5340 [12JN], H6806 [24JY]
——— consideration (H. Res. 616), H5259–H5265 [11JN]
——— motion to recommit, H5338, H5339 [12JN]
Taxation: extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets for two years, H5338, H5339 [12JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 4457), S3687 [16JN], S3691 [17JN]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4457, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 616) (H. Rept. 113–472), H5248 [10JN]
Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4457) (H. Rept. 113–432), H3412 [2MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 616, consideration of H.R. 4457, provisions, H5259 [11JN]
H.R. 4457, provisions, H5330 [12JN]
AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service
AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Brancato, Carlo R.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E295 [4MR]
AMHERST, NY
Remarks in House
Amherst Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Small Business Award recipients, E776 [20MY]
AMMERMAN, MATTHEW R.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1804 [12DE]
AMMON, PETER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E644 [30AP]
AMODEI, MARK E. (a Representative from Nevada)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Air Force: modernize C–130H aircraft using alternative communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management program kits and ensure such aircraft meet applicable FAA regulations (see H.R. 5119), H8226 [1DE]
Armed Forces: modify enhanced selective discharge authority to permit certain commissioned officers appointed from enlisted ranks to retire in the officer’s commissioned rank (see H.R. 5832), H9044 [10DE]
BLM: permanently withdraw, reserve, and transfer lands used for military purposes in Alaska, Nevada, and New Mexico to the appropriate military department (see H.R. 4253), H2483 [14MR]
Children and youth: provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 4888), H6137 [11JY]
Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions (see H.R. 3478), H3242 [28AP]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H4060 [9MY]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H5495 [18JN]
Credit: require Federal mortgage agencies to consider energy costs in the underwriting process, reduce home energy consumption, and facilitate creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs (see H.R. 4615), H4061 [9MY]
DEA: improve regulation of anabolic steroids (see H.R. 4771), H6036 [9JY]
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 H.R. 1563), H2258 [6MR]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7617 [16SE]
Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H4476 [19MY]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see H.R. 4290), H5319 [11JN]
——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 3723), H2991 [7AP]
Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 4069), H2486 [14MR] (see H.R. 4709), H6746 [23JY]
——— make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see H.R. 2772), H4476 [19MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H3198 [10AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: grant privileges to provide hospital care and medical services in departmental medical facilities to Armed Forces members who are health care providers (see H.R. 5342), H7182 [31JY]
——— make certain improvements in information security (see H.R. 4370), H3058 [8AP]
——— provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see H.R. 1284), H7892 [18SE]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2362 [12MR]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see H.R. 4716), H4828 [22MY]
Education: provide relief to State education budgets during a recovering economy and help fulfill the Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see H.R. 1658), H224 [14JA]
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 H.R. 4317), H2743 [27MR]
——— improve disclosure of funds expended to respond to lawsuits, dedicate employees to litigation, and cover attorneys fees (see H.R. 4316), H2743 [27MR]
——— place caps on attorneys fees for suits filed under such Act (see H.R. 4318), H2743 [27MR]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 4315), H2743 [27MR]
EPA: extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (see H.R. 4947), H6108 [10JY]
ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 1798), H3409 [1MY]
Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H5820 [26JN]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H2260 [10MR]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H224 [14JA]
——— prohibit certain agencies from using or purchasing certain firearms and require GAO report on Federal units receiving tactical training that respond to certain high-risk situations (see H.R. 4934), H5639 [23JN]
——— require all officials who stop enforcing a law for any reason to report to Congress (see H.R. 3973), H1511 [29JA]
FHA: ensure stability in maximum mortgage amount limitations for areas experiencing decreases in median home prices (see H.R. 4208), H4061 [9MY]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H2434 [13MR]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H7189 [31JY]
Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H2362 [12MR]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H5598 [20JN]
Forest Service: stop implementation of travel management rule and incorporate needs and input of affected communities before taking any travel management action affecting access to units derived from public domain (see H.R. 4272), H5069 [2JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H2362 [12MR]
GAO: conduct a study on the impact of the requirement that depository institutions maintain certain reserves and Regulation D relative to exemptions from SEC registration requirements (see H.R. 3240), H2148 [4MR]
Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 3722), H4061 [9MY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H2302 [11MR]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1246 [17JA]
Immigration: provide for repatriation of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 5079), H6400 [17JY]
——— reform EB–5 immigrant investor visa program (see H.R. 4178), H2256 [6MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H6217 [14JY]
——— ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H5187 [9JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H6860 [25JY]
Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H9304 [11DE]
Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H3409 [1MY]
——— establish a provider system under which providers of services and suppliers representing a low risk for submitting fraudulent claims are provided certain claim review protections (see H.R. 3168), H3448 [6MY]
——— extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program (see H.R. 4780), H5725 [24JN]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H4830 [22MY]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H3058 [8AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2260 [10MR]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H8273 [2DE]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H3199 [10AP]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4064 [13MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2746 [27MR]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4329), H3409 [1MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2098 [28FE]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H3199 [10AP]
NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 795), H1592 [4FE]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H4834 [23MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H3409 [1MY]
——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2835), H7128 [30JY]
——— repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market (see H.R. 3489), H6107 [10JY]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7389 [9SE]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 1653), H7434 [10SE]
Public documents: prohibit the Government sale of Government documents that are available for free online by abolishing the National Technical Information Service (see H.R. 4382), H3058 [8AP]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H5640 [23JN]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (see H. Res. 561), H3413 [2MY]
Taxation: clarify the employment tax treatment and reporting of wages paid by professional employer organizations (see H.R. 3581), H6036 [9JY]
——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 4740), H7529 [15SE]
——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (see H.R. 4916), H5641 [23JN]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6656 [22JY]
——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H2746 [27MR]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H5065 [30MY]
Voting: improve ballot accessibility and voter registration opportunities, strengthen voting rights, and provide voter assistance to absent overseas uniformed services voters (see H.R. 3576), H3058 [8AP]
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 H.R. 5078), H6977 [28JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Endangered Species Act: require periodic review of listings of endangered and threatened species, provide resource management options, and require Federal conservation measures and habitat preservation (see H.R. 4419), H3056 [8AP]
Nevada: authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation (see H.R. 5205), H6859 [25JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Endangered Species Act: require periodic review of listings of endangered and threatened species, provide resource management options, and require Federal conservation measures and habitat preservation (H.R. 4419), H3057 [8AP]
Nevada: authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation (H.R. 5205), H6859 [25JY]
Remarks
Dept. of Energy: establish an integrated facility at the Nevada National Security Site to study advanced radiography capabilities, H5979 [9JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5979 [9JY]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2673 [26MR]
Native Americans: ratify a water settlement agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (H.R. 3716), H6615 [22JY]
Nevada: authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation (H.R. 5205), H7492 [15SE]
——— provide for sale or transfer of certain Federal lands (H.R. 2455), H8190 [1DE]
Sande, Gail: Association of Public Television Stations National Advocacy Award recipient, E285• [28FE]
Tributes
Anderson, Bernie, H166 [13JA]
Cashell, Robert A., Sr., H8284 [3DE]
Goodman, LeRoy, H8038 [18NO]
Teixeira, Marvin, H5501 [19JN]
AMOS, PAUL S.
Obituaries
Columbus (GA) Ledger-Enquirer, E1117 [8JY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1117 [8JY], E1130 [9JY]
AMOS HOUSE (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H8287 [3DE]
AMTRAK
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5088, H5089, H5090, H5093, H5095, H5096, H5097, H5098, H5104, H5155, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5168, H5169, H5171, H5172, H5173, H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183, H5187, H5188 [9JN], H5212, H5214, H5216, H5217, H5219, H5220, H5221, H5222, H5223, H5224, H5225, H5226, H5227, H5228, H5230, H5231, H5250 [10JN]
Bills and resolutions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2438), S3474 [5JN] (see H.R. 4745), H4836 [27MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
Railroads: reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs (see H.R. 5449), H7454 [11SE]
William H. Gray 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see S. 2594), S4404 [10JY]
William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4838), H5318 [11JN]
Motions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5237 [10JN]
Remarks in House
Appropriations: eliminate funding for routes that have total direct costs that are more than twice their revenue, H5230, H5231 [10JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5216, H5217 [10JN]
——— limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee, H5226, H5227 [10JN]
——— making appropriations, H441 [15JA], H9276 [11DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5077–H5106, H5149–H5184 [9JN], H5189, H5203–H5239, H5243 [10JN], H5256 [11JN], H5322 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], E935, E937, E946 [10JN], E952, E953, E961 [11JN], E977 [12JN], E1014 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (H. Res. 604), H5029–H5034 [30MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), motion to recommit, H5237, H5238 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for bonus award to contractors for work on projects that are behind schedule or over budget, H5181, H5182 [9JN], H5220 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding from being used in contravention of the Buy American Act, H5218 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H5227, H5228 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5231 [10JN]
Food: prohibit funding to subsidize food and beverage service, H5228 [10JN]
Office of Inspector General: funding, H5169 [9JN]
Sunset Limited: prohibit funding for line, H5230 [10JN]
Transportation: improve transportation services in rural areas, H5193 [10JN]
William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 4838), H6868–H6870 [28JY]
Remarks in Senate
Budget: allocation of funds, S2339 [10AP]
Climate: impact of climate change on Connecticut, S1446–S1450 [10MR]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S415 [16JA], S3776–S3784, S3788, S3792, S3798–S3800 [18JN], S3837–S3842, S3852 [19JN], S3887 [23JN], S6811 [13DE]
Northeast corridor: infrastructure projects funding, S2085–S2090 [2AP], S2339–S2341 [10AP]
William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 4838), S5312 [31JY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4745) (H. Rept. 113–464), H4836 [27MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2438) (S. Rept. 113–182), S3474 [5JN]
Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5449) (H. Rept. 113–629), H8225 [1DE]
Rulings of the Chair
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5089, H5105, H5169, H5172, H5181, H5182, H5183, H5184 [9JN], H5218, H5223, H5226 [10JN]
Tables
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5079–H5086 [9JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 604, consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 4681, intelligence services appropriations, H5029 [30MY]
H.R. 4838, William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, H6868 [28JY]
AMVETS.ORG (Internet site)
Articles and editorials
Supersized Veterans’ Bill Promises Much—Mostly Broken Promises, S1162 [26FE]
AMVETS (organization)
Resolutions by organizations
National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, H4859 [28MY]
AMY AND VICKY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY VICTIM RESTITUTION IMPROVEMENT ACT see Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act
AMY BIEHL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Bills and resolutions
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (see H.R. 3998), H1658 [5FE]
Remarks in House
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (H.R. 3998), H5380, H5381 [17JN], E1271 [30JY]
——— convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (S. 898), H7914, H7915 [12NO]
Remarks in Senate
GSA: convey a parcel of real property in Albuquerque, NM, to the Amy Biehl High School Foundation (S. 898), S5460 [9SE]
Reports filed
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3998) (H. Rept. 113–408), H3142 [9AP]
Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 898), S3474 [5JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3998, Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act, H5380 [17JN]
S. 898, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Federal Land Conveyance Act, S5461 [9SE], H7914 [12NO]
ANACOSTIA WATERSHED SOCIETY
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1453 [19SE]
ANCHORAGE, AK
Articles and editorials
Tsunamis—Warning Systems Improved Since Great Alaska Earthquake but Unlikely To Help, S1802 [27MR]
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (see S. Res. 400), S1819 [27MR]
Alaska Aces (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3669 [12JN]
Remarks in House
GSA: convey certain Federal property in Alaska to Anchorage, AK (H.R. 3786), H5379, H5380 [17JN]
Land use: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city, H1608 [5FE]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake, S1688 [24MR]
——— anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (S. Res. 400), S1800–S1805 [27MR]
Alaska Aces (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 475), S3673 [12JN]
Alaska Special Olympics: anniversary, S2465 [29AP]
Cook Inlet Housing Authority: anniversary, S1311 [5MR]
South Anchorage High School: anniversary, S2376 [10AP]
Reports filed
Anchorage Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 182) (S. Rept. 113–289), S6540 [10DE]
GSA Property Conveyance to Anchorage, AK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3786) (H. Rept. 113–407), H3142 [9AP]
Texts of
H.R. 3786, GSA conveyance of certain Federal property in Alaska to Anchorage, AK, H5379 [17JN]
S. Res. 400, Great Alaska Earthquake anniversary, S1831 [27MR]
S. Res. 475, tribute to Alaska Aces (hockey team), S3671 [12JN]
ANCHORAGE (AK) DAILY NEWS
Articles and editorials
Tsunamis—Warning Systems Improved Since Great Alaska Earthquake but Unlikely To Help, S1802 [27MR]
ANCHORAGE LAND CONVEYANCE ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 182) (S. Rept. 113–289), S6540 [10DE]
ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS IN AMERICA, INC.
Remarks in House
Havertown, PA: anniversary of Dennis Kelly Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, E1201 [22JY]
ANDENUCIO, GINGER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1151 [14JY]
ANDERSEN, PEDER
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5 [7JA]
ANDERSON, BERNIE
Remarks in House
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S436 [16JA]
ANDERSON, BRUCE
Remarks in Senate
Casselton, ND: tribute to first responders for efforts in response to train derailment, S844 [10FE]
ANDERSON, CHRISTINE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E474 [1AP]
ANDERSON, CLEMIA, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E72 [15JA]
ANDERSON, GEOFF
Remarks in Senate
Casselton, ND: tribute to first responders for efforts in response to train derailment, S844 [10FE]
ANDERSON, GEORGE W.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4756 [23JY]
ANDERSON, HAROLD
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act, E414 [21MR]
ANDERSON, HOLLY
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E346 [11MR]
ANDERSON, JIM
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3538 [10JN]
ANDERSON, JOSEPH E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E23 [8JA]
ANDERSON, KAREN D.
Proclamations
Mrs. Karen D. Anderson Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E759 [19MY]
ANDERSON, MARGARET
Remarks in House
National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (H.R. 1036), H2574, H2575 [24MR]
Remarks in Senate
National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (H.R. 1036), S3243 [21MY]
Reports filed
National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1036), S3235 [21MY]
Texts of
H.R. 1036, National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA, H2574 [24MR]
ANDERSON, ROBERT H.
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see S. Res. 581), S6095 [18NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 581, tribute, S6097 [18NO]
ANDERSON, RON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1404 [15SE]
ANDERSON, STANLEY (SCOTT)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E382 [13MR]
ANDERSON COUNTY, KS
Letters
Medicare enforcement instruction extension of supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals: Dennis A. Hachenberg, H7340 [9SE]
ANDERSON-LEE, MICHELLE
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, H3202 [28AP]
ANDRE, LARRY E., JR.
Remarks in Senate
Mauritania: nomination to be Ambassador, S5021 [29JY]
——— nomination to be Ambassador, unanimous-consent agreement, S5003 [28JY]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S368 [15JA]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S368 [15JA]
ANDREA SLOAN COMPASSIONATE USE REFORM AND ENHANCEMENT (CURE) ACT see Compassionate Use Reform and Enhancement (CURE) Act
ANDREOTTA, THOMAS
Memorandums
Family Fairness Policy Decision Relative to Voluntary Departure and Employment of Spouses and Children of Legalized Aliens (1990), H8636 [4DE]
ANDREW COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E76 [15JA]
ANDREWS, BRUCE H.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Commerce: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Commerce, S4877 [24JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Deputy Sec. of Commerce: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S4502 [15JY]
ANDREWS, DARRYN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5643 [24JN]
ANDREWS, KELLI
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5069 [29JY]
ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a former Representative from New Jersey)
Letters
Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H1935 [25FE]
ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H1431 [27JA]
FEMA: designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of National Urban Search and Rescue System (see H.R. 2103), H1243 [16JA]
Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H1687 [6FE]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H72 [8JA]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 462), H1241 [16JA]
Taxation: extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H1431 [27JA]
Ukraine: support democratic and European aspirations and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear (see H. Res. 447), H1432 [27JA]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA]
Letters
Resignation from the House of Representatives: by, H1775 [14FE]
Remarks
Audubon, NJ: anniversary of Haviland Avenue Grade School, E54• [13JA]
Camden, NJ: tribute to St. Anthony’s of Padua Middle School Student Leaders’ Von Nieda Park Task Force, E139• [29JA]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H1724 [11FE]
New Jersey (U.S.S.): tribute to volunteers who served Thanksgiving dinner to homeless on the ship, E201• [11FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 3362), H1222 [16JA]
Patron, Renee: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Leukemia Woman of the Year award recipient, E206• [11FE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H1222 [16JA]
Votes: position on missed, H4• [7JA], H1564• [4FE], E126• [28JA]
Winslow Township, NJ: tribute to Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest winners, E7• [7JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H1726 [11FE]
ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY, ME
Remarks in House
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E91 [16JA]
ANDRUS, CHARLIE P.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: investigation into fraudulent Social Security disability claims, S6889–S6891 [16DE]
ANGELINA COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to women’s softball team, E1331 [8SE]
ANGELOU, MAYA
Bills and resolutions
Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see H.R. 4968), H5767 [25JN]
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5028, H5060–H5062 [30MY], E880, E888 [30MY], E1016 [18JN]
ANGLERS HABITAT (business)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2951 [13MY]
ANGOLA, IN
Remarks in House
Moose International, Inc.: anniversary of Moose Lodge No. 1568, H6988 [29JY]
ANGOLA, REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in Senate
La Lime, Helen R. Meagher: nomination to be Ambassador to Angola, S3057 [15MY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Helen R. Meagher La Lime To Be Ambassador to Angola: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
ANIMAL EMERGENCY PLANNING ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4524), H3363 [30AP]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4524), H3300 [30AP]
ANIMAL WELFARE ACT
Bills and resolutions
Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 4525), H3363 [30AP]
Disasters: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 4524), H3363 [30AP]
Remarks in House
Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (H.R. 4525), E634 [30AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: study the effect of captivity on large marine mammals, H5294 [11JN], H6299 [16JY]
Disasters: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (H.R. 4524), H3300 [30AP]
ANIMALS see also National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife
Amendments
Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), H6978 [28JY], H7015, H7016, H7017, H7018, H7019 [29JY]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), consideration (H. Res. 693), H6993 [29JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), H1570, H1575, H1576, H1577, H1578, H1579, H1580, H1581, H1583 [4FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 470), H1562 [4FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S3671, S3672 [12JN], S3945 [24JN], S4170 [26JN], S4226, S4227, S4229, S4230, S4231 [7JY], S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4279, S4281, S4282, S4283 [8JY], S4298, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4342, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354 [9JY], S4419, S4420, S4421, S4422, S4423, S4425, S4426 [10JY]
Articles and editorials
National Zoo’s Longest-Serving Keeper Bids Farewell, S1575 [12MR]
Rudolph/Libbe Project—Solar Array To Supply Power to Toledo Zoo—Brownfield Site Will Again Be Productive, H6851 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions
Air pollution: prohibit any Federal entity, in carrying out efforts to reduce effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, from imposing a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock (see H.R. 4393), H2913 [3AP]
Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 4524), H3363 [30AP]
Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 4148), H2198 [5MR]
Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 5267), H7125 [30JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: support country-of-origin labeling, ban imports of fresh meats from countries with foot-and-mouth disease, and reform certain livestock programs (see S. 2764), S5217 [31JY]
Dept. of the Interior: identify and declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 5156), H6398 [17JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that service animals of patients receiving inpatient care at medical facilities are able to access such patients’ rooms (see H.R. 5333), H7182 [31JY]
Ecology and environment: support conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in conservation of such populations (see H.R. 5836), H9044 [10DE]
Endangered species: protect and conserve species and the lawful possession of certain ivory in the U.S. (see S. 2587), S4404 [10JY] (see H.R. 5052), H6105 [10JY] (see H.R. 5886), H9303 [11DE]
——— require, in counting the species in a State for determining whether the species is endangered or threatened, inclusion of the number of the species on State and private lands (see H.R. 4256), H2484 [14MR]
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] (see H.R. 4317), H2743 [27MR]
——— establish objective numerical recovery goals for removal of species from lists of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 5329), H7182 [31JY]
——— publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see H.R. 4319), H2743 [27MR]
——— require periodic review of listings of endangered and threatened species, provide resource management options, and require Federal conservation measures and habitat preservation (see H.R. 4419), H3056 [8AP]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (see S. 2635), S4705 [22JY] (see H.R. 4315), H2743 [27MR]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H6975 [28JY]
EPA: prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see H.R. 4157), H2255 [6MR]
FDA: ensure that certain facilities continue to be treated as alcohol-related facilities, notwithstanding the distribution of spent grains resulting from the production of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4430), H3057 [8AP]
Foreign trade: provide for trade sanctions against countries involved in illegal ivory trade (see H.R. 5454), H7454 [11SE]
FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2756), S5217 [31JY] (see H.R. 4023), H1718 [10FE]
Government regulations: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 4525), H3363 [30AP]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see S. 2193), S1923 [1AP] (see H.R. 4098), H2000 [26FE]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S5564 [11SE]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 488), S4154 [26JN]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 556), S5698 [17SE]
North American bison: designate as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 2464), S3604 [11JN]
Public lands: improve the control and management of invasive species that threaten and harm Federal lands (see H.R. 3994), H1658 [5FE]
Safety: require all equestrian helmets manufactured or sold in the U.S. to meet a minimum safety standard (see S. 2972), S6302 [3DE]
Southern Prairie Potholes National Wildlife Refuge: establish (see S. 2845), S5698 [17SE]
Sports: encourage and ensure the use of safe equestrian helmets (see H.R. 4552), H3407 [1MY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1996), S763 [4FE] (see S. 2363), S3184 [20MY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), consideration (see H. Res. 470), H1544 [3FE]
States: provide for State and tribal management and protection of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 5058), H6105 [10JY]
Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4440), H3143 [9AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: encourage greater State input and authority over species and habitat management by allowing implementation of State Protective Actions before species are listed as endangered (see H.R. 4284), H2610 [24MR]
——— provide authority to seek compensation from responsible parties who cause injury to public resources and use funds to restore, replace, or acquire equivalent resources (see S. 2560), S4154 [26JN]
Wildlife: support network of wildlife rehabilitation centers and honor work in protecting native wildlife (see H. Res. 651), H5818 [26JN]
World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 374), S1315 [5MR]
Cloture motions
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4298 [9JY], S4377 [10JY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), motion to proceed, S3997 [25JN], S4210 [7JY]
Letters
Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act: Alan Rowsome, Wilderness Society, S4376 [10JY]
——— Lawrence G. Keane, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc., S4375 [10JY]
——— several conservation organizations, S4376 [10JY]
——— several Safari Club International Diana Award recipients, S4375 [10JY]
Global warming impact on the environment: Kara Tanaka, S1440 [10MR]
Shark Conservation Act: Charlton H. Bonham, California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, E166 [5FE]
——— Eileen Sobeck, NOAA, E165 [5FE]
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5835 [8JY]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5835 [8JY]
Lists
Horse industry groups and individuals supporting H.R. 1518, Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, E631–E633 [30AP]
Messages
Iceland’s Commercial Whaling Activities: President Obama, S1918 [1AP], H2751 [1AP]
Motions
Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), H7022 [29JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), recommit, H1613 [5FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S3245 [22MY], S3319 [2JN], S3345 [3JN], S3387 [4JN], S3433 [5JN], S3887 [23JN], S3903 [24JN], S3949 [25JN], S4095 [26JN], S4197 [7JY], S4244 [8JY], S4298 [9JY]
Press releases
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, S4374 [10JY]
Senate Sportsmen’s Bill Upholds Public Access, Conservation: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (organization), S4375 [10JY]
Remarks in House
Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (H.R. 4524), H3300 [30AP]
BLM: implement sustainable wild horse and burro management strategy, E648 [30AP]
California Chrome (racehorse): tribute, H3436 [6MY], E1045 [23JN]
Congressional Animal Protection Caucus: tribute to Paws for Celebration event featuring adoptable dogs and cats, H6222 [15JY]
Corps of Engineers: prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6071, H6072 [10JY]
——— work with landowners to resolve issues relative to livestock use of Corps lands along the lower Snake River, E1140 [10JY]
Crime: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (H.R. 1094), E629 [30AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: study the effect of captivity on large marine mammals, H5294 [11JN], H6299 [16JY]
Dept. of Defense: expand various programs to include combating wildlife trafficking and poaching, H4677, H4678 [20MY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize plan addressing impact of climate change on recreational hunting and fishing, E165 [5FE]
——— report to Congress on economic impact of efforts to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting, H1576, H1577 [4FE]
Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species, H1565 [4FE], E191 [11FE]
——— require, in counting the species in a State for determining whether the species is endangered or threatened, inclusion of the number of the species on State and private lands (H.R. 4256), H7014 [29JY]
Endangered Species Act: clarify that publication on the Internet of certain data is consistent with State privacy regulations and does not apply to Dept. of Defense classifed information, H7016, H7017 [29JY]
——— disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking, H6844 [25JY], H6990–H6993, H7009, H7010 [29JY], E1304 [1AU]
——— economic impact of proposal to designate Northern Long-Eared Bat as an endangered species, H7279 [8SE]
——— ensure fulfillment of Federal trust responsibility with respect to Indian tribes relative to Internet publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, H7022 [29JY]
——— exclude scientific information published solely in internal Dept. of the Interior publications from the definition of ‘‘best scientific and commercial data available’’, H7017, H7018 [29JY]
——— prohibit automatically defining all data submitted by State, county, or tribal governments as the ‘‘best scientific and commercial data available’’, H7018, H7019 [29JY]
——— require disclosure of Federal funding used in litigation against the Federal Government in a covered suit, H7019, H7020 [29JY]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), H6844 [25JY], H6983, H7007–H7024 [29JY], E1279 [30JY], E1304, E1315 [1AU]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), consideration (H. Res. 693), H6989–H6995 [29JY]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), motion to recommit, H7022 [29JY]
Goldberg, Brad: Humane Society of the U.S. Compassion in Action Award recipient, E1606 [17NO]
Government regulations: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (H.R. 4525), E634 [30AP]
Guide Dogs of the Desert (organization): tribute, E866 [29MY]
Harris, John: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E1636 [19NO]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (H.R. 1518), E631 [30AP]
Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, E296 [4MR]
Kentucky: tribute to equine industry, H3296 [30AP]
Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E345 [11MR]
Kisatchie National Forest: prohibit restrictions on the use of dogs in deer hunting activities, H1580, H1581 [4FE]
K9s for Warriors (organization): tribute, H2308 [12MR]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (S. 231), H7249 [8SE]
Napa Valley Horsemen’s Association: anniversary, E922 [9JN]
National Animal Advocacy Day: observance, E629, E631 [30AP]
National Environmental Policy Act: prohibit waiver for management decisions in national wildlife refuges, H1578 [4FE]
NOAA: implementation of Shark Conservation Act, E165 [5FE]
Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits, H1665 [6FE]
——— improve management of grazing leases and permits by consolidating environmental reviews, clarifying definition of current grazing management, and ensuring timely response for certain trailing and crossing applications, H1673, H1674 [6FE]
——— require groups not substantially justified or directly affected by final Federal grazing decisions to pay legal expenses of the other party when they lose in court, H1674 [6FE]
Seeing Eye, Inc.: anniversary, E887 [30MY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), H1564–H1584 [4FE], H1600, H1611–H1615 [5FE], E165 [5FE], E176 [6FE], E191, E194, E195 [11FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), consideration (H. Res. 470), H1555–H1564 [4FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), motion to recommit, H1613 [5FE]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities, H1567 [4FE], E194 [11FE]
Steffes Registered Holsteins (family farm): Illinois Milk Producers’ Association Environmental Stewardship Award recipient, E1370 [9SE]
Stony Brook University: tribute to Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis Prize finalists, E391 [14MR]
Svedman, Donald L.: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E353 [11MR]
Taxation: allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (H.R. 2212), H3296 [30AP]
——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (H.R. 998), H3296 [30AP]
Terrorism: combat use of wildlife trafficking and poaching to finance terrorist activities, H7999 [17NO]
Toledo, OH: tribute to new solar array at the Toledo Zoo, H6851 [25JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: extension of deadline on decision whether to list northern long-eared bat as endangered species, H5727 [25JN], H8114 [19NO]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (H.R. 1528), H5834–H5836 [8JY]
Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council: establish Advisory Committee to advise Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting, H1567 [4FE]
——— expand membership of Advisory Committee to include veterans service organizations, H1577, H1578 [4FE]
——— expand membership of Advisory Committee to include women and minority hunting and fishing advocacy, outreach, or education organizations, H1577 [4FE]
Remarks in Senate
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for livestock, S696 [3FE], S724 [4FE]
Alaska: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1501 [11MR]
Benton County, OR: anniversary of Benton County Fair and Rodeo, S5130 [30JY]
Climate: impact of climate change on New Hampshire, S3503 [9JN], S3797 [18JN]
——— impact of climate change on Utah, S4491–S4493 [15JY]
Corps of Engineers: authority to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S6810 [13DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: coordinate efforts with FDA to secure work visas for U.S. food safety inspectors to investigate Chinese processing facilities that produce pet food and chicken for human consumption, S3804 [18JN]
Endangered species: protect and conserve species and the lawful possession of certain ivory in the U.S. (S. 2587), S4744 [23JY]
FDA: investigate safety of pet food, pet treats, processed chicken, and animal feed imported from China, S3803 [18JN]
Fraternity of the Desert Bighorn: anniversary, S3020 [14MY]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (S. 2193), S1935 [1AP]
Horses4Heroes (nonprofit organization): tribute, S5986 [13NO]
Las Vegas, NV: tribute to Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, S6688 [11DE]
Maryland: impact of Regional Conservation Partnership Program on agriculture and conservation efforts, S3835 [19JN]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: reauthorize (S. 231), S5315 [31JY]
National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 543), S5720 [17SE]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 488), S4626 [17JY]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (S. Res. 556), S5720 [17SE]
Paradise Valley, NV: anniversary of Stewart’s Ninety-Six Ranch, S5045 [29JY]
Prince William Sound, AK: anniversary of Exxon Valdez (vessel) oil spill, S1688 [24MR]
Reno, NV: tribute to Reno Rodeo, S3718 [17JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), S834 [6FE], S837 [10FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 1996), S774 [4FE], S775 [6FE]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S3193 [20MY], S3196 [21MY], S4298, S4304, S4313–S4315 [9JY], S4367, S4369, S4374–S4378 [10JY], S4573 [17JY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), motion to proceed, S3245 [22MY], S3345 [3JN], S3387 [4JN], S3433 [5JN], S3845 [19JN], S3887 [23JN], S3903 [24JN], S3949 [25JN], S4095 [26JN], S4197, S4206–S4208, S4211 [7JY], S4233, S4244 [8JY], S4292–S4296, S4298 [9JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: provide authority to seek compensation from responsible parties who cause injury to public resources and use funds to restore, replace, or acquire equivalent resources (S. 2560), S4160 [26JN]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (H.R. 1528), S4567, S4568 [16JY]
——— allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (S. 1171), S185 [8JA]
World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 374), S1326 [5MR]
——— observance, S1276 [4MR]
Reports filed
Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1463) (S. Rept. 113–308), S6626 [11DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3590, Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 470) (H. Rept. 113–339), H1544 [3FE]
Consideration of H.R. 4315, Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 113–563), H6975 [28JY]
Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1308) (H. Rept. 113–330), H1252 [23JA]
Expedited Departure of Certain Snake Species Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2158) (H. Rept. 113–596), H7527 [15SE]
Grazing Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 258) (S. Rept. 113–166), S3293 [22MY]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 113–235), S5216 [31JY]
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1406) (S. Rept. 113–254), S5588 [15SE]
Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1825) (H. Rept. 113–337), H1514 [31JA]
Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 113–336), H1510 [29JA]
State, Tribal, and Local Species Transparency and Recovery Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4317) (H. Rept. 113–539), H6397 [17JY]
21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4315) (H. Rept. 113–537), H6397 [17JY]
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1528) (H. Rept. 113–457), H4683 [20MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 470, consideration of H.R. 3590, Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, H1555 [4FE]
H. Res. 693, consideration of H.R. 4315, Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act, H6989 [29JY]
H.R. 1528, Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act, H5834 [8JY]
H.R. 3590, Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement Act, H1570–H1575 [4FE]
H.R. 4315, Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act, H7015 [29JY]
S. 231, Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act reauthorization, S5315 [31JY], H7249 [8SE]
S. 1171, allow veterinarians to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location, S185 [8JA]
S. 2560, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Resource Protection Act, S4162 [26JN]
S. 2635, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act, S4707 [22JY]
S. Res. 374, World Wildlife Day, S1324 [5MR]
S. Res. 488, National Day of the American Cowboy, S4164 [26JN]
S. Res. 543, National Bison Day, S5566 [11SE]
S. Res. 556, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S5704 [17SE]
ANLIKER, CINDY HUGHES
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E543 [8AP]
ANN ARBOR, MI
Remarks in House
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary, E126 [28JA]
ANNALPOLIS, MD
Remarks in Senate
Mikulski, Senator: commend support for U.S. Naval Academy, S5107 [30JY]
ANNANDALE, VA
Remarks in House
Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept.: tribute to award recipients, E1542 [12NO]
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)-Annandale Symphony Orchestra: anniversary, E885 [30MY]
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust (organization): National Land Trust Accreditation Commission accreditation recipient, E241 [25FE], E306 [5MR]
Shepherd’s Center of Annandale-Springfield: anniversary, E880 [30MY]
ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION
Remarks in Senate
Kids Count Data Book: release, S4755 [23JY], S5119 [30JY]
ANTARCTIC REGIONS
Bills and resolutions
NSF: prohibit from providing financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists (see H.R. 4794), H5064 [30MY]
Remarks in House
Borg, Scott G.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1547 [12NO]
Remarks in Senate
Climate: impact of global warming on rising sea levels, S2932 [13MY]
ANTHONY, STEVEN J.
Remarks in Senate
Railroad Retirement Board: nomination, S2315, S2316 [9AP]
——— nomination, unanimous-consent agreement, S2299 [9AP]
Reports filed
Nomination to the Railroad Retirement Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S599 [29JA]
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
Remarks in House
Highsmith, Carlton L.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E869 [29MY]
Sklarz, Mark G.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Greater New Haven, CT, Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E863 [29MY]
ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ACT
Remarks in House
Holder, Attorney General: impeach (H. Res. 411), H6663 [23JY]
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Bills and resolutions
Caribbean nations: establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Caribbean countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations, but no permanent diplomatic presence (see H.R. 5491), H7617 [16SE]
Remarks in House
Caribbean nations: establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Caribbean countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations, but no permanent diplomatic presence (H.R. 5491), E1412 [16SE]
ANTIQUITIES ACT
Amendments
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2678, H2679 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), consideration (H. Res. 524), H2668 [26MR]
Bills and resolutions
Monuments and memorials: require congressional approval, provide restrictions on the use of national monuments, and establish requirements for declaration of marine national monuments (see S. 2608), S4502 [15JY] (see H.R. 4988), H5817 [26JN]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), consideration (see H. Res. 524), H2644 [25MR]
Motions
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2681 [26MR]
Remarks in House
National Environmental Policy Act: clarify process for monument designation for areas of a certain size, H2678 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2659, H2671–H2683 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), consideration (H. Res. 524), H2660–H2670 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), motion to recommit, H2681 [26MR]
Public lands: preserve the ability of the President to declare certain military cultural and historic sites as national monuments regardless of size, H2679 [26MR]
——— require a feasibility assessment including benefits, such as jobs and tourism dollars, when designating a new national monument, H2679 [26MR]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1459, Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 524) (H. Rept. 113–385), H2644 [25MR]
Texts of
H. Res. 524, consideration of H.R. 1459, Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act and consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H2660 [26MR]
H.R. 1459, Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act, H2678 [26MR]
ANTI-SPOOFING ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3670), H7347–H7349 [9SE], E1389 [11SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3670) (H. Rept. 113–572), H7295 [8SE]
Texts of
H.R. 3670, provisions, H7347 [9SE]
ANTI-TERRORISM ACT
Amendments
Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (S. 1535), S6638 [11DE]
Remarks in Senate
Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (S. 1535), S5526, S5529 [11SE], S6657–S6660 [11DE]
Reports filed
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1535), S5588 [15SE]
Texts of
S. 1535, Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, S6657 [11DE]
ANTITRUST POLICY
Bills and resolutions
FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see H.R. 5402), H7295 [8SE]
Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health plans and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 4077), H1937 [25FE]
Sports: provide for review of, and repeal of, antitrust exemptions for professional sports (see S. 2974), S6350 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Sports: decrease the frequency of sports blackouts and require the application of the antitrust laws to Major League Baseball (H.R. 3452), H7055 [30JY]
Remarks in Senate
Whistleblowing: provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust whistleblowers (S. 42), S5846 [18SE]
Reports filed
Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5402) (H. Rept. 113–658), H9302 [11DE]
ANTLE, ROBERT V.
Remarks in House
Grower-Shipper Association of Central California: E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1027 [20JN]
ANTOINE, ENNIS, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1755 [9DE]
ANTON, FREDERICK W., III
Remarks in House
Tribute, E252 [26FE]
ANTON, TOM
Remarks in Senate
Cooks From the Valley (organization): tribute, S3287 [22MY]
ANTONUCCI, MARY
Letters
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H6932 [28JY]
APEX, NC
Remarks in House
Apex High School: tribute to graduates, H5076 [9JN]
APKARIAN, BERJ K.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1635 [19NO]
APPALACHIAN COMMUNITIES HEALTH EMERGENCY (ACHE) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 526), H2624 [25MR]
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5827 [3JY], H5877, H5878 [8JY], H5983, H5984, H5985, H5986, H5987, H5988, H5991, H5992, H5993, H5994, H5995, H5997, H5998, H5999, H6000, H6002, H6003, H6010, H6011, H6012, H6013, H6014, H6015, H6016, H6017, H6018, H6019, H6020, H6022, H6023, H6024, H6027, H6029, H6030, H6031, H6037 [9JY], H6049, H6050, H6051, H6052, H6053, H6054, H6056, H6066, H6068, H6069, H6070, H6071, H6072, H6073, H6075, H6076, H6077, H6078, H6079, H6080, H6081, H6082, H6083, H6084, H6085, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6091, H6108 [10JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5740 [25JN]
Bills and resolutions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4923), H5597 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]
Motions
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6009 [9JY], H6098 [10JY]
Remarks in House
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for related agences exempting defense-related programs, H6091–H6093 [10JY]
——— across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6086, H6087 [10JY]
——— making appropriations, H439, H442 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5971–H6032 [9JY], H6042, H6049–H6100, H6101 [10JY], H6383 [17JY], E1135, E1140, E1141 [10JY], E1145 [11JY], E1150 [14JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5736–H5741 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), motion to recommit, H6099 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H6050 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to implement or enforce Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for Federal contracts, H6051 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for any unauthorized programs of related agencies exempting defense-related programs, H6091 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for related agencies for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H6071 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for related agencies to design, implement, administer, or carry out certain climate change-related policies, H6084 [10JY]
Federal contracts: prohibit funding for contractors who violate the Fair Labor Standards Act by refusing to pay employees for hours worked, H6069 [10JY]
Remarks in Senate
Energy and water development: making appropriations, S3826 [19JN], S6736 [12DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4923) (H. Rept. 113–486), H5597 [20JN]
Rulings of the Chair
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6027 [9JY], H6070, H6073, H6075, H6077, H6078, H6080 [10JY]
Tables
Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5973–H5976 [9JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 641, consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act and H.R. 4923, energy and water development appropriations, H5736 [25JN]
APPLEWOOD, CO
Remarks in House
Wells Fargo-Applewood: anniversary of membership in the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization), E296 [4MR]
APPLIED RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
Remarks in House
Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp.: Business Recognition Award recipient, E495 [2AP]
APPRENTICESHIP AND JOBS TRAINING ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2792), S5582 [15SE]
APPROPRIATIONS see also Budget—U.S.
Amendments
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1456 [28JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN], H5287, H5288, H5289, H5290, H5291, H5292, H5294, H5296, H5297, H5298, H5299, H5300, H5304, H5305, H5320 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), consideration (H. Res. 616), H5263 [11JN]
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), S3565, S3609, S3610 [11JN], H5413, H5423 [18JN]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S855 [10FE], S897, S898, S899, S901 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1050, S1051, S1052, S1092, S1093, S1131 [25FE], S1168, S1178, S1179, S1180, S1181, S1182, S1184, S1185 [26FE], S1240, S1241, S1242, S1243, S1244, S1245, S1247, S1250, S1251, S1252 [27FE]
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2925 [4AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2925 [4AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3097, H3104, H3114 [9AP], H3149, H3166 [10AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), consideration (H. Res. 544), H3014 [8AP]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), H2935, H2936, H2937, H2938, H2939 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2925 [4AP]
CFTC: reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), H5624, H5629, H5631, H5632, H5634, H5635, H5636 [23JN]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), S6480, S6545, S6557 [10DE]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 124), S5737, S5803, S5804, S5805, S5809 [18SE], H7556 [16SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), consideration (H. Res. 722), H7547 [16SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4671, H4673, H4674, H4675, H4676, H4677, H4678, H4679 [20MY], H4716, H4718, H4719, H4720, H4721, H4722, H4725, H4726, H4728, H4730, H4732, H4733, H4735, H4738, H4739, H4740, H4741, H4742, H4743, H4744, H4746, H4747, H4748, H4749, H4750, H4751, H4753, H4754, H4755, H4756, H4757, H4764, H4765, H4766, H4767, H4768, H4769, H4770, H4771, H4772, H4773, H4774, H4775, H4776, H4777, H4778, H4779, H4780 [21MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), consideration (H. Res. 590), H4705 [21MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S3672 [12JN], S3882 [19JN], S3946 [24JN], S4088 [25JN], S4168, S4169, S4170, S4175, S4176, S4177, S4178, S4179, S4180, S4181, S4182, S4183, S4184, S4185, S4186 [26JN], S4227 [7JY], S4279 [8JY], S4347, S4348 [9JY], S4426 [10JY], S4510 [15JY], S4562 [16JY], S4625 [17JY], S4664 [21JY], S4715, S4716 [22JY], S4918, S4926, S4967 [24JY], S5000, S5001, S5003 [28JY], S5068 [29JY], S5147, S5149, S5150, S5151, S5155 [30JY], S5238, S5239, S5245, S5248, S5250, S5259, S5260, S5261, S5262, S5263, S5264, S5265, S5266, S5270, S5271, S5272, S5273, S5275 [31JY], S5327 [1AU], S5437 [9SE], S5513 [10SE], S5567, S5569 [11SE], S5591 [15SE], S5636, S5637, S5638 [16SE], S5707, S5708, S5709, S5710, S5711, S5712, S5713 [17SE], S5803, S5804, S5805, S5806, S5807, S5808, S5809, S5819, S5820, S5821, S5822, S5823, S5825, S5826, S5827, S5831, S5832, S5833, S5834, S5835, S5836 [18SE], S5922 [12NO], S5996 [13NO], S6098, S6099 [18NO], S6157 [19NO], S6213, S6214, S6215 [20NO], S6236, S6237 [1DE], S6268, S6271 [2DE], S6303 [3DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5400 [17JN], H5445, H5446, H5447, H5448, H5450, H5451, H5452, H5453, H5454, H5455, H5456, H5457, H5458, H5459, H5461, H5462, H5463, H5464, H5465, H5466, H5477, H5481, H5482, H5483, H5484, H5485, H5486, H5495, H5496, H5497 [18JN], H5517, H5520, H5521, H5522, H5523, H5524, H5525, H5526, H5527, H5528, H5529, H5531, H5532, H5533, H5534, H5535, H5536, H5537, H5538, H5539, H5540, H5541, H5542, H5543, H5544, H5547, H5559, H5560 [19JN], H5564, H5565, H5566, H5567, H5568, H5569, H5570 [20JN]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), S5327 [1AU], H7205 [1AU]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1368 [6MR], S1419 [10MR], S1523, S1524, S1525 [11MR], S1539, S1545, S1554, S1555, S1556, S1559, S1562, S1566, S1568, S1587, S1588, S1589, S1590, S1591, S1593 [12MR], S1608, S1609, S1610, S1613, S1616, S1665 [13MR], S5772, S5836 [18SE]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), S6394, S6395 [8DE], H8994 [10DE]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1417), S605 [29JA]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 2154), S5514 [10SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), S6482, S6559 [10DE], H9053 [11DE]
Dept. of Justice: increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), S4186 [26JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3243 [28AP], H3294 [29AP], H3320, H3326, H3328, H3329, H3332, H3334, H3337, H3339, H3343, H3344, H3349, H3350, H3351, H3352, H3353, H3354, H3355, H3365 [30AP]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), consideration (H. Res. 557), H3307 [30AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5088, H5089, H5090, H5093, H5095, H5096, H5097, H5098, H5104, H5155, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5168, H5169, H5171, H5172, H5173, H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183, H5187, H5188 [9JN], H5212, H5214, H5216, H5217, H5219, H5220, H5221, H5222, H5223, H5224, H5225, H5226, H5227, H5228, H5230, H5231, H5250 [10JN]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (S. 2198), S3303, S3304, S3308 [22MY]
——— provide for drought relief measures in New Mexico (S. 2470), S5822 [18SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5827 [3JY], H5877, H5878 [8JY], H5983, H5984, H5985, H5986, H5987, H5988, H5991, H5992, H5993, H5994, H5995, H5997, H5998, H5999, H6000, H6002, H6003, H6010, H6011, H6012, H6013, H6014, H6015, H6016, H6017, H6018, H6019, H6020, H6022, H6023, H6024, H6027, H6029, H6030, H6031, H6037 [9JY], H6049, H6050, H6051, H6052, H6053, H6054, H6056, H6066, H6068, H6069, H6070, H6071, H6072, H6073, H6075, H6076, H6077, H6078, H6079, H6080, H6081, H6082, H6083, H6084, H6085, H6086, H6087, H6088, H6089, H6090, H6091, H6108 [10JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5740 [25JN]
Federal agencies and departments: require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (S. 994), S2359, S2387, S2389 [10AP]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6181, H6182, H6183, H6184, H6185, H6186, H6187, H6188, H6189, H6190, H6194, H6197, H6198, H6203, H6204, H6207, H6218 [14JY], H6262, H6263, H6264, H6265, H6266, H6267, H6268, H6270, H6271, H6272, H6273, H6274, H6275, H6276, H6277, H6278, H6279, H6280, H6282, H6297, H6298 [15JY], H6316, H6317, H6318, H6320, H6321, H6322, H6323 [16JY], H7037 [29JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), consideration (H. Res. 661), H6048 [10JY]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 487), H1958 [26FE]
——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 501), H2207 [6MR]
——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7203 [1AU]
——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 475), H1738 [11FE]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7203 [1AU]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7148 [31JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), S6457 [9DE], H5041, H5047, H5048, H5050, H5051, H5052 [30MY], H8951 [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1681), S3610 [11JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3380, H3381, H3382, H3383, H3384, H3385, H3386 [1MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4487), consideration (H. Res. 557), H3307 [30AP]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5152, S5155 [30JY], S5197, S5237, S5238, S5239, S5241, S5242, S5244, S5245, S5250, S5259, S5261, S5272 [31JY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S4624 [17JY], S4664 [21JY], S4772, S4775, S4778, S4781 [23JY], S5026, S5028, S5068 [29JY], H7169 [31JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration (H. Res. 669), H6240 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H7148 [31JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3724, S3769, S3770, S3771 [17JN], S3815, S3816, S3817, S3818, S3819, S3820 [18JN], S3869, S3871, S3872, S3873, S3874, S3875, S3876, S3877, S3878, S3879, S3880, S3881, S3882, S3883 [19JN], S4186 [26JN], S4339 [9JY], H4834 [23MY], H4837 [27MY], H4880, H4881, H4882, H4883, H4884, H4885, H4888, H4889, H4890, H4891, H4892, H4895, H4897, H4898, H4899, H4900, H4901, H4902, H4903, H4904, H4905, H4906, H4911, H4912 [28MY], H4927, H4929, H4936, H4940, H4941, H4942, H4943, H4944, H4945, H4946, H4947, H4948, H4949, H4950, H4951, H4953, H4955, H4957, H4959, H4961, H4963, H4970, H4972, H4974, H4975, H4976, H4977, H4979, H4981, H4982, H4985, H4986, H4987, H4988, H4990, H4991, H4992, H4993, H4994, H4995, H4996, H4997, H4998, H4999, H5001, H5002, H5003, H5024, H5025 [29MY]
Ukraine: provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1736 [25MR], S1778 [26MR], S1833 [27MR], H2752 [1AP]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S6389 [8DE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1050, S1051, S1052, S1092, S1093, S1131 [25FE], S1168, S1178, S1179, S1180, S1181, S1182, S1184, S1185 [26FE], S1240, S1241, S1242, S1243, S1244, S1245, S1247, S1250, S1251, S1252 [27FE]
Analyses
Corps of Engineers Coastal Zone Resiliency Projects Implementation: N. Scott Murphy, Corps of Engineers, S3268 [22MY]
Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 4681), H8958 [10DE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 3230, Veteran Access to Care Act, H5429 [18JN]
——— H.R. 3230, Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act, S3805 [18JN]
Articles and editorials
Bipartisan Taxpayer Raid, S680 [3FE]
Carter—JSF Program Manager Based F–35 Award Fees on Desire To Protect Lockheed Exec, S3857 [19JN]
CNN Poll—Afghanistan War Arguably Most Unpopular in U.S. History, H4702 [21MY]
Congress Ducks Its Duty on ISIS Vote, H8377 [4DE]
Don’t Cut Programs That Help Communities Adjust to Pentagon Spending Reductions—Commentary, H5454 [18JN]
GOP ‘Cost-Benefit’ Bill Benefits Wall Street and Costs Americans, H5633 [23JN]
New War’s Rising Cost, H8376 [4DE]
Obama Widens Post-2014 Combat Role for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, H8376 [4DE]
Overloaded Vets Bill Would Be a Costly Letdown (excerpt), S1147 [26FE]
Republicans Prepare for Looming Budget Battle, H9067 [11DE]
Study Ties Diabetic Crises to Dip in Food Budgets, H231 [15JA]
Supersized Veterans’ Bill Promises Much—Mostly Broken Promises, S1162 [26FE]
Time To End the Gridlock That Takes Its Toll on Maryland’s Highways, S5025 [29JY]
Traveler’s View—Senate Should Either Fund New Parks in Defense Bill, or Strip Them Out, S6726 [12DE]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 3932), H1430 [27JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 465), H1430 [27JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2389), S3293 [22MY] (see H.R. 4800), H5072 [5JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), consideration (see H. Res. 616), H5248 [10JN]
Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 4054), H1770 [11FE]
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), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 628), H5397 [17JN]
——— 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), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7126 [30JY]
——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 4274), H2488 [18MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1930), S372 [15JA] (see S. 1950), S439 [16JA] (see S. 1963), S486 [27JA] (see S. 1977), S655 [30JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE] (see H.R. 4134), H2097 [28FE]
Biomedical Research Fund: establish (see S. 2115), S1584 [12MR] (see H.R. 4384), H2913 [3AP]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 2495), S3863 [19JN]
——— clarify that the standard setting body designated pursuant to the Securities Act, Securities Investor Protection Corp., and Public Accounting Oversight Board funding is not subject to the sequester (see H.R. 4270), H2484 [14MR]
——— increase the statutory public debt ceiling, require House and Senate votes on constitutional amendments to balance the budget, and restrict new entitlement spending (see H.R. 4027), H1718 [10FE]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see S. 2420), S3367 [3JN]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H2913 [3AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H2913 [3AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (see H. Con. Res. 96), H2961 [4AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), consideration (see H. Res. 544), H2990 [7AP]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution or pass regular appropriation bills on a timely basis (see H.R. 4043), H1770 [11FE]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: authorize border, maritime, and transportation security responsibilities (see H.R. 3846), H162 [10JA]
——— authorize funding for construction of customs plazas at land ports of entry (see H.R. 4057), H1770 [11FE]
Bureau of Reclamation: permanently authorize the Safety of Dams Program (see S. 1946), S439 [16JA]
CBO: prepare long-term scoring estimates for reported bills and joint resolutions that could have significant economic and fiscal effects outside normal scoring periods (see H.R. 4444), H3143 [9AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H2913 [3AP]
——— report changes in direct spending and revenue associated with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see S. 2446), S3475 [5JN]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 2373), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 4707), H4784 [21MY]
——— authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 4639), H4058 [9MY]
——— reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (see S. 2655), S4903 [24JY] (see H.R. 5185), H6813 [24JY]
CFTC: impose fees and assessments to recover the cost of appropriations to the Commission (see H.R. 5490), H7617 [16SE]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (see H.R. 4413), H2990 [7AP]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), consideration (see H. Res. 629), H5493 [18JN]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 2935), S6022 [17NO]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2444), S3474 [5JN] (see H.R. 4005), H1686 [6FE] (see H.R. 5769), H8225 [1DE]
——— reauthorize and amend the Fishing Safety Training Grant Program and the Fishing Safety Research Grant Program (see H.R. 4025), H1718 [10FE]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation (see S. 2371), S3237 [21MY]
Congress: prohibit recesses until adoption of a concurrent budget resolution that results in a balanced budget (see H.R. 4896), H5494 [18JN]
——— prohibit recesses until adoption of a concurrent budget resolution that results in a balanced budget and control travel budgets (see S. 2313), S2875 [8MY]
Continuing: making (see H.J. Res. 106), H162 [10JA] (see H.J. Res. 124), H7388 [9SE] (see H.J. Res. 130), H9044 [10DE] (see H.J. Res. 131), H10318 [12DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), consideration (see H. Res. 722), H7527 [15SE]
Corps of Engineers: authorize Central Everglades Planning Project (see H.R. 5631), H7885 [18SE]
Defense Production Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 4809), H5185 [9JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2201), S2095 [2AP]
——— make supplemental appropriations for combating tree and wood pests and certain forest health management and urban and community forestry activities (see H.R. 4099), H2000 [26FE]
——— prohibit funding for Rural Utilities Service High Energy Cost Grant Program (see H.R. 4744), H4834 [23MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2289), S2647 [5MY] (see S. 2410), S3341 [2JN] (see H.R. 4435), H3142 [9AP]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), consideration (see H. Res. 585), H4474 [19MY] (see H. Res. 590), H4683 [20MY]
——— delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs (see H.R. 4928), H5597 [20JN]
——— limit funding to support U.S. or Iraqi combat activities in or around Iraq (see H.R. 4912), H5557 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (see H.R. 4870), H5368 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), consideration (see H. Res. 628), H5397 [17JN]
——— prohibit a reduction in funding for defense commissary system pending the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission report (see S. 2075), S1281 [4MR] (see H.R. 4217), H2360 [12MR]
——— prohibit transfer of excess military equipment to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 2904), S5783 [18SE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see S. 2070), S1233 [27FE] (see H.R. 4107), H2064 [27FE]
——— temporarily limit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 2510), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 4938), H5639 [23JN]
Dept. of Education: allow for portability of funds for programs improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged (see S. 2998), S6626 [11DE]
——— allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see H.R. 5127), H6351 [16JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies (see H.R. 5661), H7886 [18SE]
——— establish Federal-State partnerships to increase higher education funding and need-based student financial aid (see H.R. 4767), H5022 [29MY]
——— establish grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 5589), H7884 [18SE]
——— raise quality of career and technical education programs and allow local eligible recipients to use Perkins grant funding to establish high-quality career academic programs (see S. 2584), S4404 [10JY]
——— use amounts provided for the Fund for the Improvement of Education to establish a pilot program that supports year-round public elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2029), S948 [12FE]
Dept. of Energy: authorize appropriations for fossil energy research and development programs (see H.R. 4553), H3407 [1MY]
——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program (see S. 2052), S1233 [27FE] (see H.R. 4345), H2744 [27MR]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see S. 2529), S4003 [25JN]
——— appropriate funds for emergency care and trauma services (see H.R. 4181), H2256 [6MR]
——— ensure effectiveness of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program by ensuring funding allocations are evidence-based and by promoting greater utilization of patient-centered care (see H.R. 4260), H2484 [14MR]
——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 4683), H4684 [20MY]
——— reauthorize and modernize the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3854), H182 [13JA]
——— reauthorize sickle cell disease prevention and treatment demonstration program and provide for sickle cell disease research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 5124), H6351 [16JY]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 2154), S1730 [25MR] (see H.R. 4290), H2644 [25MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Private Sector Office to improve private sector engagement in protecting the homeland (see H.R. 5712), H7995 [14NO]
——— making appropriations (see S. 2534), S4153 [26JN] (see H.R. 4903), H5556 [19JN]
——— making supplemental appropriations to establish and maintain mobile hospital units for responding to an epidemic (see H.R. 5738), H8132 [19NO]
——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see H.R. 4007), H1686 [6FE]
——— protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (see H.R. 5864), H9302 [11DE]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see S. 2840), S5697 [17SE] (see H.R. 5519), H7675 [17SE]
——— provide funding for Violent Crime Reduction Partnerships in the most violent communities (see H.R. 4088), H1937 [25FE]
——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see S. 2821), S5628 [16SE]
——— reauthorize the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 4323), H2743 [27MR]
Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training (see H.R. 3971), H1511 [29JA]
——— ensure training service programs make better use of participants’ prior learning to assist participants in obtaining degrees and other postsecondary credentials (see S. 2403), S3294 [22MY]
——— increase on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities (see S. 2402), S3294 [22MY]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 2499), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 5013), H5823 [30JN]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize settlement relative to the agreement with TVA, North Carolina, and Swain County, NC, on the non-construction of the North Shore Road (see S. 2744), S5217 [31JY]
——— 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]
——— expand the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program to include payments for secure rural schools (see S. 2626), S4620 [17JY]
——— make permanent the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1913), S290 [13JA] (see H.R. 3879), H472 [15JA]
——— use designated funding to pay for construction of authorized rural water projects (see H.R. 4420), H3057 [8AP]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5171), H6744 [23JY]
Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (see S. 2063), S1233 [27FE]
——— ensure that minority- and women-owned businesses have fair and full opportunity to compete in rail projects and contracts and that such federally subsidized projects do not discriminate (see H.R. 4439), H3143 [9AP]
——— establish a grant program to assist the repair and replacement of bridges (see H.R. 3839), H134 [9JA]
——— improve highway safety (see S. 2563), S4154 [26JN]
——— rescind unused earmarks (see S. 2370), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 4715), H4828 [22MY]
——— suspend Federal funding for California high-speed rail project until sufficient non-Federal funds are available (see H.R. 3893), H1240 [16JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit obligation or expenditure of funds for alternative energy generation projects unless specifically authorized by law (see H.R. 5480), H7617 [16SE]
——— provide a more equitable geographic allocation of funds appropriated for medical care (see H.R. 5286), H7126 [30JY]
——— provide emergency supplemental appropriations for the Office of the Inspector General (see H.R. 4948), H5723 [24JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see H.R. 4486), H3239 [28AP]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), consideration (see H. Res. 557), H3291 [29AP]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5464), H7528 [15SE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2438), S3474 [5JN] (see H.R. 4745), H4836 [27MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
District of Columbia: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2246), S2379 [10AP]
——— streamline legislative process and conserve taxpayer dollars (see S. 2245), S2378 [10AP]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (see S. 2016), S891 [11FE] (see H.R. 4039), H1769 [11FE]
——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (see S. 2198), S1923 [1AP]
——— provide for drought relief measures in New Mexico (see S. 2470), S3668 [12JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 4923), H5597 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]
Enhancing Education Through Technology Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4913), H5557 [19JN]
EPA: establish grant program to assist communities and local agriculture industry with meeting total maximum daily loads through upgraded sewer and wastewater systems and improved agriculture runoff practices (see H.R. 4739), H4829 [22MY]
——— prohibit any appropriation of funds for the Science and Technology account (see H.R. 4482), H3196 [10AP]
——— reauthorize National Estuary Program (see H.R. 5266), H7125 [30JY]
——— reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see S. 2042), S1174 [26FE]
Eximbank: extend and reauthorize (see S. 2709), S5135 [30JY]
——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Federal agencies and departments: call for adoption and use of accrual basis accounting principles for budgeting, financial reporting, and performance measures (see H. Res. 545), H2990 [7AP]
——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (see S. 2352), S3074 [15MY]
——— limit authority to award bonuses to employees (see S. 2263), S2424 [28AP]
——— prohibit use of appropriated funds to provide technical assistance to nongovernmental entities for production of motion pictures, television shows, and other audiovisual programs (see H.R. 4072), H1880 [21FE]
——— provide incentives to increase operating efficiency (see H.R. 5192), H6813 [24JY]
——— provide uniform authority to use funds from disposal of Federal real property and establish public-private pilot program to enhance efficiency of Federal real property (see H.R. 5626), H7885 [18SE]
——— reduce discretionary budget authority of any agency if financial statement for previous fiscal year does not receive a qualified or unqualified audit opinion by an independent auditor (see H.R. 5126), H6351 [16JY]
——— reduce duplication and increase efficiency (see H.R. 5152), H6398 [17JY]
——— reduce waste and implement cost savings and revenue enhancement (see H.R. 5196), H6814 [24JY]
——— require implementation of report recommendations by an inspector general regarding wasteful and excessive spending (see H.R. 4937), H5639 [23JN]
Federal aid programs: constitutional amendment to control entitlement spending (see H.J. Res. 126), H7887 [18SE]
——— establish grant program to promote reforms in workforce education and skills training for manufacturing in States and metropolitan areas (see S. 2897), S5783 [18SE] (see H.R. 5564), H7883 [18SE]
——— provide an increased allocation of funding for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see H.R. 5571), H7883 [18SE]
Federal employees: repeal certain revised annuity employee categories within the Federal Employee Retirement System (see H.R. 5338), H7182 [31JY]
Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 4566), H3446 [6MY] (see H.R. 5799), H8668 [4DE]
FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program, establish a tax credit for flood mitigation expenses, and increase flood damage mitigation program funding (see H.R. 3924), H1246 [17JA]
——— delay increases in premium rates under National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 93), H2433 [13MR]
——— ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes (see S. 2137), S1652 [13MR]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 5016), H5826 [3JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), consideration (see H. Res. 661), H6034 [9JY]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H1658 [5FE]
Government regulations: establish a National Regulatory Budget and an Office of Regulatory Analysis (see S. 2153), S1730 [25MR] (see H.R. 5184), H6813 [24JY]
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] (see H. Res. 688), H6859 [25JY]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 2954), S6204 [20NO]
Highway Trust Fund: funding (see S. 2489), S3811 [18JN] (see H.R. 4601), H3940 [7MY]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 487), H1937 [25FE] (see H. Res. 501), H2198 [5MR] (see H. Res. 700), H7180 [31JY] (see H. Res. 710), H7240 [1AU]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 475), H1718 [10FE] (see H. Res. 700), H7180 [31JY] (see H. Res. 776), H9043 [10DE]
Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture (see H.R. 4987), H5817 [26JN]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (see S. 2743), S5217 (see S. 2772, 2773), S5218 [31JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (see H.R. 5230), H7039 [29JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (see H. Res. 696), H7124 [30JY] (see H. Res. 710), H7240 [1AU]
——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5768), H8169 [20NO]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2789), S5507 [10SE] (see H.R. 4136), H2097 [28FE] (see H.R. 5661), H7886 [18SE]
Institute of Peace: prohibit funding (see H.R. 4914), H5557 [19JN]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2741), S5217 [31JY] (see H.R. 4661), H4434 [15MY] (see H.R. 4681), H4684 [20MY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), consideration (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
——— require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 3855), H182 [13JA]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5235), H7039 [29JY]
——— prohibit funding of projects that discriminate against Israeli organizations that operate beyond the 1949 armistice lines (see H.R. 4519), H3292 [29AP] (see H.R. 4581), H3446 [6MY]
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 2999), S6626 [11DE]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5448), H7454 [11SE]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see H.R. 4487), H3239 [28AP]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4487), consideration (see H. Res. 557), H3291 [29AP]
LIHEAP: revise formula for allocating funding to States (see H.R. 3860), H183 [13JA]
Members of Congress: hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution or pass regular appropriations bills on a timely basis during a Congress (see H.R. 3887), H472 [15JA]
Mining and mineral resources: fund additional Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants for programs that provide hands-on mine safety skills training and certification in mine rescue and mine emergency response (see H.R. 4606), H4015 [8MY]
Motor vehicles: create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles (see S. 2065), S1233 [27FE]
MotorCities National Heritage Area: extend authorization (see S. 2221), S2239 [8AP] (see H.R. 4421), H3057 [8AP]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 4412), H2990 [7AP]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), return to House (see H. Res. 627), H5398 [17JN]
National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding (see H.R. 5090), H6135 [11JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: prohibit from providing funds to carry out the Popular Romance Project or any similar project relating to love or romance (see H.R. 5155), H6398 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding (see H.R. 5210), H6859 [25JY]
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5066), H6106 [10JY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: extend authorization (see S. 2760), S5217 [31JY]
——— provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see S. 2559), S4154 [26JN]
National Institute of Mental Health: provide funding to support suicide prevention and brain research, including the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative (see S. 2035), S1001 [24FE] (see H.R. 4075), H1937 [25FE]
National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (see H.R. 4120), H2097 [28FE]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (see S. 2648), S4762 [23JY]
National Park Service: prohibit use of Federal funds and provision of technical assistance for the Heritage Partnership Program and National Heritage Areas (see H.R. 5371), H7183 [31JY]
——— refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see S. 2104), S1519 [11MR] (see H.R. 4353), H2801 [1AP]
National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 2030), S948 [12FE]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4277), H2488 [18MR] (see H.R. 4329), H2743 [27MR]
Native Americans: ensure funding for certain health care services payments to Indian tribes and tribal organizations (see S. 2669), S4903 [24JY]
——— provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see S. 2960), S6205 [20NO]
NIH: allocate additional funding through the Common Fund for research by emerging scientists (see H.R. 5820), H8931 [9DE]
——— ensure scientists are being funded at the age when they are most likely to make breakthroughs (see H.R. 5819), H8931 [9DE]
——— funding (see H.R. 5724), H8033 [17NO]
——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see H.R. 5580), H7884 [18SE]
——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, restore purchasing power (see S. 2658), S4903 [24JY]
——— submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S1923 [1AP] (see H.R. 4351), H2801 [1AP]
NIST: reauthorize (see H.R. 5035), H6034 [9JY]
NLRB: prohibit any appropriation of funds (see H.R. 4379), H2853 [2AP]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see S. 2181), S1819 [27MR] (see H.R. 5309), H7181 [31JY]
Older Americans Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 3850), H162 [10JA]
——— reauthorize (see H.R. 4122), H2097 [28FE]
Patent and Trademark Office: establish Innovation Promotion Fund and remove from congressional appropriations process to prevent diversion of user fees (see S. 2146), S1653 [13MR]
Political campaigns: reinstate limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts (see H.R. 5887), H10325 [16DE]
Public debt: appropriately manage debt by limiting use of extraordinary measures (see S. 2877), S5782 [18SE]
——— provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (H.R. 3372), consideration (see H. Res. 459), H223 [14JA]
Public Health Emergency Fund: make a supplemental appropriation (see H.R. 5797), H8668 [4DE]
Public lands: make continuing appropriations for certain programs that benefit sportsmen by preventing closure of national park and other public land closures during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S2953 [13MY]
Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency and provide information on total spending and an overall spending limit on such programs (see S. 2015), S890 [11FE] (see H.R. 4731), H4828 [22MY]
Railroads: reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs (see H.R. 5449), H7454 [11SE]
Roads and highways: expedite deployment of highway construction projects (see H.R. 4153), H2198 [5MR]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see S. 2322), S2911 [12MY] (see H.R. 5021), H5875 [8JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration (see H. Res. 669), H6214 [14JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 696), H7124 [30JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 108), H6398 [17JY]
——— withhold certain highway funds from a State that uses an automated traffic enforcement system on a Federal-aid highway (see H.R. 5755), H8169 [20NO]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S4762 [23JY]
SBA: make permanent and reauthorize the Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (see S. 2637), S4705 [22JY]
——— reauthorize women’s business center program (see S. 2693), S5134 [30JY] (see H.R. 5584), H7884 [18SE]
Science: recognize importance of breakthroughs in biomedicine, biotechnology, and life sciences in diagnosis and treatment of illness and address funding gap between basic research and clinical development (see H. Res. 709), H7185 [31JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2437), S3474 [5JN] (see H.R. 4660), H4433 [15MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), consideration (see H. Res. 585), H4474 [19MY]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: exempt State and county payments from any reduction due to sequestration and reimburse returned payments because of sequestration (see H.R. 3886), H472 [15JA]
Secure Water Act: reauthorize and update certain provisions (see S. 2019), S947 [12FE] (see H.R. 4258), H2484 [14MR]
SSA: provide public notice and input prior to closure, consolidation, or public access limitation of field or hearing offices (see S. 2742), S5217 [31JY]
——— require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 3997), H1658 [5FE]
Taxation: modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H5817 [26JN]
Transportation: authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs (see H.R. 4834), H5318 [11JN]
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA): transform into a revolving fund (see H.R. 4925), H5597 [20JN]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP] (see H.R. 4450), H3195 [10AP]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 4362), H2801 [1AP]
——— prohibit U.S. voluntary contributions to the U.N. Democracy Fund (see H.R. 5008), H5818 [26JN]
U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 5607), H7884 [18SE]
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S3029 [14MY] (see H.R. 5614), H7885 [18SE]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see S. 2711), S5135 [30JY] (see H.R. 4653), H4059 [9MY] (see H.R. 5816), H8931 [9DE]
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: funding (see H.R. 4830), H5248 [10JN]
Ukraine: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (see S. 2183), S1819 [27MR]
——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (see H.R. 4152), H2198 [5MR]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (see S. 2142), S1652 [13MR]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1950), S439 [16JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE]
Voice of America: prohibit funding (see H.R. 4649), H4059 [9MY]
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2111), S1584 [12MR] (see H.R. 4218), H2360 [12MR]
Cloture motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
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), S1168 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 124), S5737, S5764 [18SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S5963 [13NO]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S5772 [18SE]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), motion to proceed, S1225 [27FE]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5197 [31JY]
——— 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, S4988 [28JY], S5083 [30JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to proceed, S3654 [12JN], S3712 [17JN]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]
Conference reports
Agricultural Act (H.R. 2642), H1269–H1425 [27JA]
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act (H.R. 3230), H6953–H6974 [28JY]
Explanations
Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 83), H9308–H10300 [11DE]
Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 3547), H475–H1215 [15JA]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (H.R. 3979), H8671–H8819 [4DE]
Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 4681), S6464 [9DE], H8958 [10DE]
Factsheets
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (S. 1086), S6009 [17NO]
Importance of Title X Train and Equip Assistance in Degrading and Destroying Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Executive Office of the President, H7652 [17SE]
Letters
Address needs of unaccompanied children crossing the border: Carolyn Miles, Save the Children Federation, Inc., S5118 [30JY]
Air National Guard F–15 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar upgrades funding: Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S., H4672 [20MY]
Assistance to train and equip vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): Robert N. Marcus, Executive Office of the President, H7652 [17SE]
——— several former generals and ambassadors, H7639 [17SE]
Budget aggregate and allocation revisions: Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H7993 [14NO], H10310 [11DE]
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H2970 [7AP]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection border, maritime, and transportation security responsibilities authorization: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6905 [28JY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H6905 [28JY]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6905 [28JY]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act: Calvin M. Dooley, American Chemistry Council, H5848, H5849, H5854 [8JY]
——— J. Clark Mica, Fertilizer Institute, H5849 [8JY]
——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5849 [8JY]
——— several agricultural industry organizations, H5850, H5854 [8JY]
——— several organizations, H5850 [8JY]
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Celia Hartman Sims, Knowledge Universe (organization), H7478 [15SE]
——— Gerald M. Cutts, First Children’s Finance (organization), H7479 [15SE]
——— Grace Reef, Early Learning Policy Group, LLC, H7478 [15SE]
——— Helen Blank and Joan Entmacher, National Women’s Law Center, H7476, H7480 [15SE]
——— Janet Singerman, Child Care Resources Inc., H7479 [15SE]
——— Katy Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., H7479 [15SE]
——— Lynette M. Fraga, L. Carol Scott, Michelle Noth McCready, and Nicholas P. Vucic, Child Care Aware of America (organization), H7476, H7481 [15SE]
——— M.-A. Lucas, Early Care and Education Consortium, H7478 [15SE]
——— Mary Kusler, National Education Association, H7479 [15SE]
——— Matthew Melmed, Zero to Three—National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, H7477 [15SE]
——— Olivia Golden, Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc. (CLASP), H7477 [15SE]
——— Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, H7475, H7480 [15SE]
——— Rhian Evans Allvin, National Association for the Education of Young Children, H7479 [15SE]
——— Richard Bland, Save the Children Federation, Inc., H7475, H7480 [15SE]
——— Sharon Veatch, Child Care Aware of Virginia (organization), H7476 [15SE]
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2773 [1AP], H8302 [3DE]
——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), H2773 [1AP]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2773 [1AP], H8302 [3DE]
——— Representatives Bennie G. Thompson and Jackson Lee, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2775 [1AP]
Constitutional amendment to require balanced budget: Representative Jason T. Smith, E636 [30AP]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appropriations process: Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H6199 [14JY]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Alexander M. Cutler, Business Roundtable (organization), E1101 [3JY]
——— Americans for Financial Reform (organization), H5620 [23JN]
——— Amit Narang and Bartlett Naylor, Public Citizen (organization), H5615 [23JN]
——— Andy Blocker, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), E1103 [3JY]
——— Coalition for Derivatives End-Users, E1100 [3JY]
——— Dan Gilligan, Petroleum Marketers Association of America and Michael C. Trunzo, New England Fuel Institute, H5617 [23JN]
——— Dorothy Coleman, National Association of Manufacturers, E1102 [3JY]
——— Jo Ann Emerson, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, E1102 [3JY]
——— Micah Hauptman and Barbara Roper, Consumer Federation of America, H5615 [23JN]
——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, E1100 [3JY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5613 [23JN]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5613 [23JN]
——— several production agriculture and agribusiness organizations, E1103 [3JY]
——— Steve Suppan, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, H5618–H5620 [23JN]
——— Susan N. Kelly, American Public Power Association, E1101 [3JY]
——— Thomas R. Kuhn, Edison Electric Institute, E1103 [3JY]
——— William Funk, Richard Murphy, and Thomas O. McGarity, Center for Progressive Reform (organization), H5621 [23JN]
Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding: several mayors, H1446 [28JA]
Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), E808 [21MY]
——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), E812 [22MY]
——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E812 [22MY]
——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), E824 [22MY]
——— Representative Jeff Miller, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House), E812 [22MY]
——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), E808 [21MY]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E824 [22MY]
——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), E807 [21MY]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E812 [22MY]
——— Representative McKeon, Committee on Armed Services (House), E807, E808 [21MY], E812, E813, E824 [22MY]
——— Representative Mike Rogers (MI), Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E812 [22MY]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E807 [21MY]
——— Representative Sam Graves, Committee on Small Business (House), E824 [22MY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E824 [22MY]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E808 [21MY]
Dept. of Defense Defense Health Program multiple sclerosis research funding: several Representatives, H5447 [18JN]
Dept. of Defense funding for Guam infrastructure projects: Senators Cochran and Durbin, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) and Representatives Visclosky and Frelinghuysen, Committee on Appropriations (House), S414 [16JA]
Dept. of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Naval Reactors Program funding: John M. Richardson and Jonathan W. Greenert, Dept. of the Navy, H5980 [9JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security continuing appropriations: Sec. of Homeland Security Johnson, H9275 [11DE]
Dept. of the Treasury economic impact study of U.S. bank reporting requirements for interest paid to nonresident aliens: Bill Hampel, Credit Union National Association and Brian Branch, World Council of Credit Unions, Inc., H6183 [14JY]
Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: Beth Cobert, OMB, S2643 [5MY]
Encourage continued use of the Orlando, FL, Baldwin Park Clinic: Representative Mica, H3322 [30AP]
——— several Representatives, H3322 [30AP]
Eximbank reauthorization: Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership and several Texas chambers of commerce (excerpt), H7118 [30JY]
——— Gabriel Ojeda, Fritz-Pak Corp. (excerpt), H7118 [30JY]
——— Greg Lay, Hansen Engineering Co., E1308 [1AU]
——— Greg Lay, Hansen Engineering Co. (excerpt), H7116 [30JY]
——— Michael P. Boyle, Boyle Energy Services and Technology, Inc., E1308 [1AU]
——— Ruth P. Briones, Greenergy Solutions Inc., E1308 [1AU]
——— several corporations, S4317 [9JY]
——— South Coast Products Co. (excerpt), H7118 [30JY]
——— Steve Wilburn, FirmGreen Inc., E1307 [1AU]
——— William A. Conrad, Brek Manufacturing Co., E1308 [1AU]
——— William A. Conrad, Brek Manufacturing Co. (excerpt), H7116 [30JY]
Federal truck size and weight regulations: Avery Ash, American Automobile Association, H5030 [30MY]
——— Matt Hodapp, National Troopers Coalition, Don Lundy, National Association of Emergency Management Technicians, and Aaron D. Kennard, National Sheriffs’ Association, H5031 [30MY]
——— Todd Spencer, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, H5030 [30MY]
Highway and Transportation Funding Act: Jeffrey D. Shoaf, Associated General Contractors of America, H6256 [15JY]
——— R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H6255 [15JY]
——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H6249 [15JY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6249 [15JY]
——— several organizations, H6254 [15JY]
House Office of General Counsel expenditures relative to litigation on actions by the President or other officials inconsistent with constitutional duties: Representative Candice S. Miller, Committee on House Administration (House), H7927 [12NO]
Houston, TX, heavy or light rail lines construction funding: Bill Calderon, Montrose Management District (organization), H5099 [9JN]
——— Bob Harvey, Greater Houston Partnership (organization), H5099 [9JN]
——— Jack Drake and Andrea French, Transportation Advocacy Group—Houston Region (organization), H5099 [9JN]
——— Kathie Easterly, University Place Association, H5099 [9JN]
——— Meredith Alberto, WTS Houston (organization), H5099 [9JN]
Maritime Administration Maritime Security Program funding: several Representatives, E946 [10JN]
Means-tested direct spending and nonmeans-tested direct spending programs: Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, H2796 [1AP]
Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act: Hank Clemmensen, International Association of Fire Chiefs, H1518 [3FE]
——— Jeff Walker, International Association of Emergency Managers, H1519 [3FE]
——— Tim Stephens, Emergency Services Coalition for Medical Preparedness, H1518 [3FE]
National Security Agency gathering of foreign intelligence information under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act using U.S. person identifiers: James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, H5545 [19JN]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H6146 [14JY]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H6146 [14JY]
Navy EA–18G aircraft funding: several Representatives, E851 [28MY]
Omaha, NE, VA Medical Center current condition and new facility construction: Nebraska congressional delegation, H3333 [30AP]
Patent Fee Integrity Act: Brian Pomper, Innovation Alliance, S1661 [13MR]
——— Coalition for Patent Fairness, S1660 [13MR]
——— Herbert C. Wamsley, Intellectual Property Owners Alliance, S1661 [13MR]
——— several manufacturers, S1660 [13MR]
——— Victoria A. Espinel, BSA/The Software Alliance, S1660 [13MR]
——— William Klehm, Fallbrook Technologies, S1660 [13MR]
Procurement of patrol boats for the Afghan National Police: Combined Security Transition Command for Afghanistan Inspector General, H5534 [19JN]
Pro-Growth Budgeting Act: Representative Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H2935 [4AP]
——— Representative Sessions, Committee on Rules (House), H2935 [4AP]
Prohibit Corps of Engineers funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana: Representative Richmond, H6081 [10JY]
Prohibit Dept. of Justice funding to prosecute discrimination cases that utilize disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing: several banking organizations, H5000 [29MY]
——— several insurance trade organizations, H5001 [29MY]
Prohibit FCC preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws: Joanne Hovis, Coalition for Local Internet Choice, H6281 [15JY]
——— several organizations, H6281 [15JY]
Prohibit funding for proposed CPSC rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices’’: Ann Brown, H6283 [15JY]
——— Senator King, H6283 [15JY]
——— Senators Casey and Toomey, H6283 [15JY]
School nutrition standards: Miriam Rollin, Mission—Readiness (organization), H4917 [29MY]
——— several School Nutrition Association past presidents, H4916 [29MY]
Sustainable growth rate repeal and improved Medicare payments through delay of individual health insurance mandate: Karen Ignagni, America’s Health Insurance Plans (organization) and Scott P. Serota, BlueCross BlueShield Association, H2465 [14MR]
Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act: several organizations, H1754 [11FE]
Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6627 [22JY]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6627 [22JY]
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act: Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9022 [10DE]
Lists
Accounts identified for advance appropriations for fiscal year 2016, H3290 [29AP]
Americans for Financial Reform (organization) members, H5622 [23JN]
Groups opposed to H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H8375 [4DE]
Individuals opposing National Guard funding reductions, H2892 [3AP], E507 [3AP]
Industry groups supporting H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, S1631 [13MR]
Newspapers endorsing Eximbank reauthorization, S5683 [17SE]
Organizations opposed to H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, H1468 [28JA]
Organizations supporting S. 2658, Accelerating Biomedical Research Act, S4907 [24JY]
Senators cosponsoring H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, S1632 [13MR]
Tribes and tribal organizations opposed to H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H8374 [4DE]
Tribes and tribal organizations with resolutions/letters opposed to Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act in the 112th Congress, H8375 [4DE]
Memorandums
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Resource Requirements: Sloan D. Gibson, Acting Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4540 [16JY]
Messages
Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2015: President Obama, S1278–S1280 [4MR], H2122–H2125 [4MR]
Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2015—Appendix, Analytical Perspectives, and Historical Tables: President Obama, S1415 [10MR], H2264 [11MR]
Motions
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1470 [28JA]
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), S3591 [11JN], S5206 [31JY], H5423, H5425 [18JN], H6261 [15JY], H6333, H6334 [16JY], H6380 [17JY], H6634 [22JY], H6703, H6735 [23JY], H6792 [24JY], H6847 [25JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), S557 [29JA], S611 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S738 [4FE], S775 [6FE], S837 [10FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S936, S940 [12FE], S978 [24FE], S1011 [25FE], S1168 [26FE], S1197, S1209 [27FE]
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), H2983 [7AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), H3019 [8AP]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), H2943 [4AP]
CFTC: reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), H5663 [24JN]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 124), S5737 [18SE], H7660 [17SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4810 [22MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5574, H5575 [20JN]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), H7205 [1AU]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1169 [26FE], S1187 [27FE], S1257 [4MR], S1371 [10MR], S1487 [11MR], S1531 [12MR], S5772 [18SE], S5964 [13NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5237 [10JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6009 [9JY], H6098 [10JY]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6274 [15JY], H6331 [16JY]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), H5054 [30MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3390 [1MY]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 162), S3019 [14MY], S3047 [15MY], S3151 [20MY], S3195 [21MY]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4988 [28JY], S5075 [30JY], S5159, S5197, S5204 [31JY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S5209 [31JY], H6258 [15JY], H7172 [31JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3621 [12JN], S3675 [16JN], S3691 [17JN], H5014 [29MY]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1950), S557 [29JA], S611 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S936, S940 [12FE], S978 [24FE], S1011 [25FE], S1168 [26FE], S1197, S1209 [27FE]
Papers
FY15 House Energy & Water Appropriations Reduction Impacts on Dept. of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Naval Reactors Program: Dept. of the Navy, H5981 [9JY]
Petitions and memorials
Iowa: Agricultural Act, S561 [29JA]
Press releases
Bill To Reauthorize, Improve Critical Homeless Veteran Programs Signed Into Law: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, H3353 [30AP]
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Results for America (organization), H7479 [15SE]
Commander—Keep Senate Bill Focused on Vets: American Legion, S1159 [26FE]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Dennis Kelleher, Better Markets (organization), H5616 [23JN]
House and Senate Pass Veterans Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Provision for Non-Samoan Veterans Married to Samoans To Qualify for VA Home Loans: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1659 [20NO]
House Passes Historic Transportation Bill and Includes Faleomavaega’s Request of Additional $14 Million for Village Road Improvements in America Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1657 [20NO]
House Passes VA Housing Assistance Bill and Includes Faleomavaega Provision for American Samoas Veterans and Their Spouses: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1659 [20NO]
House Transportation Committee Agrees To Increase Highway Funding for Territories and Include $14 Million for Village Road and Other Improvements in American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2004), E1656 [20NO]
National Defense Authorization Act for 2014: Delegate Faleomavaega (2013), E1692 [2DE]
Open Letter From Secretary Foxx and 11 Former DOT Secretaries Urging Congress To Address Long-Term Transportation Needs: Dept. of Transportation, S4651 [21JY]
SNAP Cuts in Farm Bill Will Lead to Less Food for Vulnerable People: Food Research and Action Center, H1446 [28JA]
Questions and answers
Syria Train and Equip Assistance: Executive Office of the President, H7653 [17SE]
Remarks in House
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions, H1704 [10FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H241, H457, H460 [15JA], H1433, H1439, H1440, H1441, H1442, H1443, H1459–H1472 [28JA], H5357 [12JN], H7629 [17SE], H7873 [18SE], E135, E139, E143 [29JA], E153 [3FE], E162 [4FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H1470, H1471 [28JA]
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: funding relative to oversight of Federal probation system, H6264, H6265 [15JY]
Afghanistan: recognize waste, fraud, and abuse of U.S. resources occuring in Afghan reconstruction, H7046 [30JY]
Agriculture: provide for country of origin labeling for beef, pork, and poultry products, H5282 [11JN]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H24, H45 [8JA], H79 [9JA], H230 [15JA], E92 [16JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1436 [28JA], H1484, H1485–H1501, H1502, H1503 [29JA], H1552 [4FE], H1595 [5FE], H1944 [26FE], H2615 [25MR], E149 [31JA], E152, E154 [3FE], E161 [4FE]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443–H1458 [28JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, H441 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5265–H5312 [11JN], H6299 [16JY], E966, E967, E970 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4800), consideration (H. Res. 616), H5259–H5265 [11JN]
Air Force: Air National Guard F–15 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar upgrades funding through reductions in nuclear weapons programs funding, H4672, H4673 [20MY]
——— Air National Guard funding, H4688 [21MY]
——— construction funding to address black mold in military facilities, H3320 [30AP]
——— Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Missile Project delivery vehicle funding, H5463, H5464 [18JN]
——— extend time period to be covered by the U.S. Space Protection Strategy, E816 [22MY]
——— increase procurement funding to provide upgrades for underfunded systems, technologies, and training infrastructure, H5455 [18JN]
——— prohibit disclosure of proprietary information on C–17 aircraft, H4726 [21MY]
——— Space-Based Infrared System modernization initiatives funding, E908 [5JN]
American Samoa: record of Federal expenditures, E1713 [3DE]
Americorps: making supplemental appropriations (H.R. 4054), E205 [11FE]
Amtrak: eliminate funding for routes that have total direct costs that are more than twice their revenue, H5230, H5231 [10JN]
——— funding, H5095, H5096 [9JN]
——— Office of Inspector General funding, H5169 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding for Sunset Limited line, H5230 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to subsidize food and beverage service, H5228 [10JN]
Arizona: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H8374, H8375 [4DE]
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), H6361 [17JY], H6818 [25JY], E1242 [25JY]
——— 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), conference report, H6988, H6989 [29JY], H7056, H7078–H7085 [30JY], H7132 [31JY], E1316 [1AU]
——— 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), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 628), H5407–H5413 [18JN]
——— 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), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 111), H7087 [30JY]
——— 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), motion to instruct conferees, H5425–H5429 [18JN], H6261 [15JY], H6333–H6338 [16JY], H6380–H6383 [17JY], H6634 [22JY], H6702, H6735–H6737 [23JY], H6792–H6796 [24JY], H6847–H6851 [25JY]
——— 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), Senate amendments, H5413–H5425 [18JN]
——— authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (H.R. 2377), H2957–H2960 [4AP], H4692 [21MY], H4813, H4814 [22MY]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H8376 [4DE], E1780 [10DE]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1941, H1947 [26FE], H5831 [8JY], H7046 [30JY]
——— ensure fair wages for defense contractors and prohibit discrimination against women, outsourcing of jobs, high interest student loans, and baggage fees, H4810 [22MY]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military, H4752 [21MY]
——— prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving members, E818 [22MY]
——— prohibit funding for authorization of military force against Iraq, H5526, H5527 [19JN], H6822 [25JY], E1079 [26JN]
——— prohibit funding for authorization of military force against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5534, H5535 [19JN], E1079 [26JN]
——— prohibit funding for use of military force in Iraq without congressional consultation, H5529 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to conduct combat operations in Iraq, H5522, H5523 [19JN]
——— provide discharged members diagnosed with mental health conditions with access to physicians with special mental health training, H4753 [21MY]
——— provide for availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the TRICARE program, H8372 [4DE]
——— provide for behavioral health treatment for developmental disabilities under TRICARE, E876 [29MY], E1107 [3JY]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4738, H4739 [21MY], H4913 [29MY]
——— require mental health assessments before enlistment or commissioning as an officer, H4752 [21MY]
——— require the President to provide a determination on any extension of the duration of deployment of troops in Afghanistan and a congressional vote on such determination, H4693, H4699–H4712 [21MY], H4816 [22MY], H4913 [29MY], H5408, H5410 [18JN], H5538 [19JN]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, H208 [14JA], H1739–H1741 [11FE], H4546 [20MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (H.R. 3793), H138 [10JA]
——— 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, H9 [7JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veterans, H251 [15JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (H.R. 3804), H85 [9JA]
Army: National Guard border security funding, H5450 [18JN]
ATF: investigation of straw purchases or trafficking of certain firearms and dangerous weapons funding, H4972–H4974 [29MY], E916 [9JN]
——— Violent Crime Reduction Partnership program funding through reductions in NASA exploration funding, H4940, H4941 [29MY]
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects, H8373 [4DE]
Budget: allocation of funds, H2144–H2146 [4MR], H2159, H2160 [5MR], H2687 [26MR], H2731, H2732 [27MR], H2794–H2796 [1AP], H2805, H2806, H2810, H2811, H2812 [2AP], H2859, H2860, H2863, H2900–H2903 [3AP], H2929–H2933 [4AP], H6756 [24JY], E511 [3AP]
——— balance, H3028, H3030 [8AP], H3161 [10AP], H8070 [18NO]
——— comparison between congressional and Obama administration proposals, H3101, H3103 [9AP]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced, H1703 [10FE]
——— impact of Republican proposal on small business, H3078 [9AP]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), H2945 [4AP], H2965–H2973, H2983–H2986 [7AP], E543 [8AP]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2919–H2927 [4AP]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), motion to recommit, H2983–H2985 [7AP]
——— prohibit cuts in budget baseline for education, health, and safety protections, H3020 [8AP]
——— reduce the deficit by ending tax loopholes, H3028 [8AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), H2945 [4AP], H3014–H3021 [8AP], E557 [9AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2919–H2927 [4AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), motion to recommit, H3020 [8AP]
——— require the budget to include a means-tested direct spending category and a nonmeans-tested direct spending category, H2796 [1AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H2945, H2951 [4AP], H2987 [7AP], H2995, H2996, H2997, H3000, H3023–H3039 [8AP], H3061, H3062, H3065, H3066, H3072–H3123, H3126, H3133–H3138 [9AP], H3149–H3184, H3185 [10AP], H3229, H3233 [28AP], H3982 [8MY], E561 [9AP], E575, E581 [10AP], E593, E599, E603, E605 [28AP], E613, E615 [29AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), consideration (H. Res. 544), H3001–H3014 [8AP]
——— status report, H2359 [12MR]
——— treatment of revenues generated from Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H3161 [10AP]
Buffalo, NY: Buffalo Outer Harbor and Harbor Bridge waterfront projects funding, H5883 [9JY]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: authorize border, maritime, and transportation security responsibilities (H.R. 3846), H6899–H6908 [28JY]
——— Peace Bridge at U.S.-Canada border staffing funding, H85 [9JA]
Bureau of Prisons: prohibit funding for contracts with for-profit prisons that require a guaranteed inmate population, H4985, H4986 [29MY]
Bureau of Reclamation: environmental restoration projects funding, H5994 [9JY]
——— prohibit funding to award grants for high-efficiency toilets or indoor water-efficient toilets, H6089 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to terminate existing Sacramento River Settlement Contracts before resolution of pending litigation, H6073–H6075 [10JY]
——— rural water projects funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy renewable energy and administration accounts funding, H5995, H5996 [9JY]
——— water conservation and delivery projects funding, H5995 [9JY]
——— water conservation and reuse projects funding, H6075 [10JY]
Bureau of the Census: prohibit funding to enforce payment of fines for failure to participate in the American Community Survey, H4988 [29MY], E879 [30MY]
California: increase reservoir capacity, H2146 [4MR]
——— Sites Reservoir project funding, H2438 [14MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: Capitol Visitor Center funding, H3383, H3384 [1MY]
——— U.S. Botanic Garden funding, H3382, H3383 [1MY]
Capitol Police: funding, H3376 [1MY]
CBO: include in macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation estimates of potential impact on SBA HUBZone areas, H2932 [4AP]
——— include legislation from Committee on Appropriations of each House in requirement to provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation and change threshold to trigger such analysis, H2928–H2932, H2936 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation, including legislation relative to education, infrastructure, economic growth, and job creation, H2943, H2944 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation and estimate the number of jobs created, sustained, or lost, H2937, H2938 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), H2731 [27MR], H2807 [2AP], H2927–H2945 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2919–H2927 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), motion to recommit, H2943, H2944 [4AP]
——— provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation on State and local governments and taxpayers, H2937 [4AP]
——— require macroeconomic analysis include estimates on potential impact of legislation to HUBZone areas, H2939, H2940 [4AP]
——— review accuracy of macroeconomic impact analysis on legislation enacted, H2938, H2939 [4AP]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 4707), E795 [21MY]
——— reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (H.R. 5185), H8889–H8891 [9DE]
CFTC: conduct study to determine whether high-frequency trading increases market volatility, H5629 [23JN]
——— ensure that the assessment of costs and benefits regarding rules and orders will be affirmed by a court unless that assessment is found to be an abuse of discretion, H5631 [23JN]
——— information technology funding, H5305–H5307 [11JN]
——— prohibit judicial review of any consideration of the costs and benefits of its rules and orders, H5631, H5632 [23JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), H5592 [20JN], H5612–H5638 [23JN], H5659–H5665 [24JN], H8990 [10DE], E1061 [24JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), consideration (H. Res. 629), H5508–H5513 [19JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), corrections in engrossment, H5612 [23JN]
——— reauthorize to protect futures customers, make reforms to ensure transparency and accountability, and provide end users with market certainty and risk management to keep costs low (H.R. 4413), motion to recommit, H5663, H5664 [24JN]
——— require a report on number of entities regulated, their size, practice models, and managed assets, H5629–H5631 [23JN]
——— require the costs and benefits be considered when promulgating rules and issuing orders, H5633, H5634 [23JN]
Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 498), E1495 [19SE]
Coal: clean coal technologies funding, H5982 [9JY]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4005), H2763–H2779, H2794 [1AP], E515 [4AP]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5769), H8289–H8305 [3DE], E1745 [4DE]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), H9002–H9014 [10DE], E1809 [12DE]
——— require port authorities to address cybersecurity in their port security plans, H2774 [1AP]
Colleges and universities: allow growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H4980, H4981, H4990, H4991 [29MY]
Congress: accomplishments of the 113th Congress, H80 [9JA]
——— legislative process, H4813 [22MY], H6122 [11JY], H6315 [16JY], H6845, H6846 [25JY], H7984 [14NO]
——— Office of Technology Assessment funding through reductions in House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund, H3386, H3387 [1MY]
Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H2995, H2997 [8AP], H3107–H3113 [9AP], E593 [28AP]
Congressional Progressive Caucus: budget priorities, H3117–H3121 [9AP]
Constitution—U.S.: clause requiring legislation for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives, E1812 [12DE]
Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 106), H150 [10JA], H198 [14JA]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), H7438–H7440 [11SE], H7532, H7550–H7576 [16SE], H7622, H7623, H7625, H7629, H7637–H7662 [17SE], H7863, H7869 [18SE], E1440, E1444 [17SE], E1452, E1463, E1464, E1500 [19SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), consideration (H. Res. 722), H7541–H7549 [16SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), motion to recommit, H7660 [17SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 130), H9291 [11DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 131), H10314 [12DE]
Contracts: deny Federal contracts to contractors in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, H5219 [10JN]
Corps of Engineers: administrative account funding, H5992 [9JY]
——— Bayou Meto and Grand Prairie projects funding, H5988 [9JY]
——— coastal nourishment projects funding, H3059 [9AP]
——— construction account funding, H5984, H5985 [9JY]
——— construction account funding through reductions in expense account funding, H5985, H5986 [9JY]
——— Continuing Authorities Program funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administrative account funding, H5983, H5984 [9JY]
——— environmental infrastructure projects for financially distressed municipalities funding, H5986, H5987 [9JY], E1135 [10JY]
——— evaulate inventory of projects and determine which projects meet the agency’s goals, H5991 [9JY]
——— funding, H445 [15JA]
——— levee repair and flood mitigation funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administration funding, H6099 [10JY]
——— Mississippi River and tributaries project funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding, H5987 [9JY]
——— Office of the Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works funding, H5993 [9JY]
——— operation and maintenance accounts funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administrative offices funding, H5991 [9JY]
——— Port of Houston dredging project funding, H6101 [10JY], E1145 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Authorized Purposes Study, H6075 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for Missouri River Ecosystem Restoration Plan study, H6077 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to contravene Water Resources Development Act Great Lakes harbor maintenance funding requirement, H6090 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the Modified Charleston Method wetland mitigation methodology in Louisiana, H6081, H6082 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H6071, H6072 [10JY]
——— Sabine-Neches Waterway maintenance funding, H5979, H5980 [9JY]
——— Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, H2144 [4MR], H2158 [5MR], H4486 [20MY], H6852 [25JY], E94 [16JA], E1855 [2JA]
——— work with landowners to resolve issues relative to livestock use of Corps lands along the lower Snake River, E1140 [10JY]
Correctional institutions: prohibit funding for operation, renovation, or construction at Thomson Correctional Facility, H4977–H4979 [29MY]
Courts: increase funding through reductions in GSA building rental funding, H6194 [14JY]
CPSC: funding, H6331, H6332 [16JY]
——— increase third-party testing regulatory relief funding through reduction in IRS enforcement account funding, H6187, H6188 [14JY], E1177 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding for proposed rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices’’, H6282–H6284 [15JY], E1177 [16JY]
DEA: administrative spending, salaries, and expense accounts funding, H4936–H4939 [29MY]
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H3349 [30AP]
Defense Production Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 4809), H7002–H7004 [29JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow all fresh fruits and vegetables, including white potatoes, as supplemental foods under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, H5283, H5286, H5287 [11JN]
——— allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending, H5304 [11JN]
——— Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service eradication of specialty crop pests funding, H5289 [11JN]
——— citrus greening research funding, H5263 [11JN]
——— Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program funding through reductions in Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration funding, H5296 [11JN]
——— Economic Research Service funding, H5292 [11JN]
——— establish waiver process for school districts that find new school nutrition standards too expensive, H4916 [29MY], H5261, H5283–H5287 [11JN], E967, E970 [12JN]
——— Farm Service Agency Emergency Conservation Program funding, H5297, H5298 [11JN]
——— Food Safety and Inspection Service funding, H5297 [11JN]
——— Healthy Food Financing Initiative funding, H5260 [11JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, H45 [8JA], H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1446 [28JA], H1492 [29JA]
——— Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding through reductions in marketing and promotion administration account funding, H5294, H5295 [11JN]
——— make supplemental appropriations for combating tree and wood pests and certain forest health management and urban and community forestry activities (H.R. 4099), E250 [26FE]
——— Natural Resources Conservation Service Watershed Rehabilitation Program funding, H5299–H5301 [11JN]
——— Office of Congressional Relations funding, H5288 [11JN]
——— Office of Inspector General funding through reductions in Office of Chief Financial Officer funding, H5289, H5290 [11JN]
——— Office of Inspector General meat safety investigation funding, H5288 [11JN]
——— Office of the General Counsel funding, H5291 [11JN]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, H1497, H1498 [29JA]
——— Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC funding, H2366 [13MR]
——— State grants to purchase equipment for school breakfast program funding, H5287, H5288 [11JN]
——— study the effect of captivity on large marine mammals, H5294 [11JN], H6299 [16JY]
——— Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children demonstration program funding, H5291, H5292 [11JN]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H24, H31, H45, H47, H50 [8JA], H79 [9JA], H230, H452, H453 [15JA], H1262, H1264, H1425–H1428 [27JA], H1436, H1443–H1446, H1449 [28JA], H1484, H1486, H1488–H1499, H1502 [29JA], H1595 [5FE], H2245 [6MR], H2615 [25MR], H2859 [3AP], H3009, H3011 [8AP], H3134 [9AP], H3230 [28AP], H3452 [7MY], H5075 [9JN], H5501 [19JN], H5643 [24JN], H6139 [14JY], H8154 [20NO], E81 [15JA], E92 [16JA], E149 [31JA], E154 [3FE], E605 [28AP]
——— support alternative methods to tree removal to combat Asian long-horned beetle, H5283 [11JN]
——— under secretaries and assistant secretary office account funding, H5290 [11JN]
Dept. of Commerce: Bureau of Industry and Security funding to conduct a survey on usage of NIST cybersecurity framework, H4884 [28MY]
——— Economic Development Administration funding, H4885–H4887 [28MY]
——— expand Economic Development Administration definition of grants to include Regional Innovation Program grants, H4885, H4886 [28MY]
——— Interagency Trade Enforcement Center funding through reductions in NASA exploration funding, H4883 [28MY]
——— Office of Inspector General funding, H4898 [28MY]
——— prohibit funding for Economic Development Administration Innovative Technologies in Manufacturing Program, H4994, H4995 [29MY]
——— report on sanctions against foreign companies that benefit from information acquired by hacking into private domestic computers, H4975, H4976 [29MY]
——— U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service funding through reductions in Bureau of Prisons funding, H4881 [28MY]
Dept. of Defense: address the employment challenges of military spouses, E818 [22MY]
——— Afghanistan Infrastructure Fund funding, H5485 [18JN]
——— allow disabled veterans to travel on military aircraft on a space-available basis, E820 [22MY]
——— allow excess intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance equipment to be available to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of border security, H4769 [21MY]
——— allow transfer of excess military equipment to the Dept. of Homeland Security for border security activities, E793 [21MY]
——— allow use of funds to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. facilities or to construct facilities for such enemy combatants in the U.S., H4970, H4971 [29MY]
——— allow use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to their home countries and bring individuals not cleared for release to the U.S. to be charged, tried, and sentenced, H5521, H5522 [19JN]
——— Army aircrew combat uniforms funding, H5536 [19JN]
——— A–10 aircraft funding, H4549 [20MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8369–H8632, H8655, H8663 [4DE], H8871, H8876 [9DE], E1739 [4DE], E1749 [8DE], E1780, E1789 [10DE], E1848 [16DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), E1531 [12NO]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4483, H4541–H4680 [20MY], H4688, H4689, H4693, H4716–H4782 [21MY], H4787, H4788, H4804–H4812, H4813, H4814, H4815, H4816, H4817 [22MY], H4913 [29MY], H6040 [10JY], H7919 [12NO], H7984, H7985 [14NO], H8280 [3DE], E793, E805 [21MY], E811, E813, E814, E816, E817, E818, E820, E822, E824, E826, E828, E829, E830, E831 [22MY], E833, E837 [23MY], E841, E851 [28MY], E867, E868, E876 [29MY], E908 [5JN]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), consideration (H. Res. 585), H4496–H4501 [20MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), consideration (H. Res. 590), H4699–H4712 [21MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), corrections in engrossment, H4812 [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), motion to recommit, H4810 [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), unanimous-consent agreement, H4439 [19MY], H4712 [21MY]
——— breast cancer research funding, H4724 [21MY], H5461, H5462 [18JN]
——— cleanup and removal of unexploded ordnance funding through reductions in nuclear-armed, air-launched cruise missile funding, H5458, H5459 [18JN]
——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H4728–H4730 [21MY], H5410–H5413 [18JN], H8625 [4DE]
——— conduct independent and comprehensive study to improve wounded warrior care, H4745 [21MY]
——— conduct study on the prevalence of black mold in buildings located on military bases, H4781 [21MY]
——— consider how civilian employment agencies will work with local VA and National Guard offices when establishing new employment pilot program for recently separated servicemembers, E831 [22MY]
——— cyber operations and U.S. Cyber Command funding, H4544 [20MY]
——— decommissioning of nuclear missile silos as part of START Treaty nuclear force structure plan funding, H5477, H5478 [18JN]
——— Defense Commissary Agency funding, H138 [10JA]
——— Defense Health Program Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H5452 [18JN]
——— Defense Health Program multiple sclerosis research funding, H5446, H5447 [18JN]
——— Defense Health Program post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H5448–H5450 [18JN]
——— Defense Health Program study on challenges of caring for wounded warriors funding through reductions in Navy aircraft procurement funding, H5460 [18JN]
——— delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs, H5547 [19JN]
——— develop and implement financial literacy training program for incoming and transitioning servicemembers to prevent targeting by predatory lenders, H4745 [21MY], H5452, H5453 [18JN]
——— establish a grant program for nonprofit organizations to encourage use of assistance dogs by Armed Forces members and veterans, H5451, H5452 [18JN]
——— establish appropriate levels for peacetime cargo airlift augmentation in order to promote effectiveness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet, H8629 [4DE]
——— establish defense audit advisory panel, H4708 [21MY]
——— establish Military Community Infrastructure Program to ease traffic jams around military bases by making public highway improvements, H4732, H4733 [21MY]
——— establish that national security is the top priority for the Federal Government and should be the top priority for the use of public lands for military training purposes, H4679, H4680 [20MY]
——— evaluate Army Tuition Assistance Program eligibility requirements’ impact on National Guard members, H4751 [21MY]
——— exempt active duty military personnel who live in or are stationed in the District of Columbia from firearm restrictions, E817 [22MY]
——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5527, H5539, H5540 [19JN]
——— expand various programs to include combating wildlife trafficking and poaching, H4677, H4678 [20MY]
——— extend certain legal protections to all closed military installations, H4780 [21MY]
——— extend part-time reemployment authority to temporarily rehire Federal retirees to bridge knowledge gaps and train younger workers, E837 [23MY]
——— F–16 Block 30 aircraft funding, H5441, H5442 [18JN]
——— F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H5462, H5463 [18JN]
——— funding, H2410 [13MR], H3008, H3009, H3030, H3032 [8AP], H3403 [1MY]
——— Gulf War Illness Research Program funding, H5456 [18JN]
——— Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Student Initiative funding, H5442 [18JN]
——— importance of maintaining strong National Guard and Reserves, H1231–H1237 [16JA]
——— importance of modeling and simulation in maintaining military readiness, H4723, H4724 [21MY]
——— improve and enhance prevention and response to sexual assaults and sexual harassment, H4546 [20MY]
——— improve mental health treatment provided to Armed Forces members who served in classified missions, H5457, H5458 [18JN]
——— increase opportunities for women-owned small businesses, H4724 [21MY]
——— international sporting competition fund funding, H5442, H5443 [18JN]
——— Israel Iron Dome anti-missile defense system funding, E1327, E1328 [1AU]
——— Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command funding, H5443 [18JN]
——— Junior ROTC programs funding, H5443 [18JN]
——— Kiowa Warrior helicopter funding, H2160 [5MR]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft, H5485, H5486 [18JN]
——— littoral combat ship funding, H5522 [19JN]
——— make permanent the use of simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items, E837 [23MY]
——— making appropriations, H440 [15JA], H9275 [11DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5392 [17JN], H5403, H5429–H5487 [18JN], H5514–H5555 [19JN], H5563–H5577, H5593 [20JN], H5647 [24JN], H6818 [25JY], E1047, E1048, E1053, E1054 [23JN], E1069 [25JN], E1079 [26JN], E1107 [3JY], E1231 [24JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), consideration (H. Res. 628), H5407–H5413 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), motion to recommit, H5575 [20JN]
——— mental health and suicide prevention program funding, H4753 [21MY]
——— military readiness funding, H5507 [19JN], H8043 [18NO]
——— modeling and simulation tools training funding, H5480, H5481 [18JN]
——— nuclear weapons nonproliferation program funding, H4674, H4675 [20MY]
——— Office of Economic Adjustment funding, H5454 [18JN]
——— Office of Naval Research lithium ion-battery research and development funding, H5444 [18JN]
——— overseas contingency operations account funding, H4498 [20MY]
——— Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism funding, E1440, E1444 [17SE]
——— post-traumatic stress disorder treatment funding, H4500 [20MY], H5409 [18JN]
——— Preservation of the Force and Family Program funding through reductions in Special Operation Command flying hours funding, H5447, H5448 [18JN]
——— prohibit closure of military commissary stores, H3343 [30AP]
——— prohibit contracting with entities convicted of fraudulently using ‘‘Made in America’’ labels, E816 [22MY]
——— prohibit conversion of previously contracted functions to performance by Federal employees, H4733–H4735 [21MY], E828 [22MY]
——— prohibit Defense Logistics Agency funding to implement SBA interim rule relative to procurement of footwear, H5570, H5571 [20JN]
——— prohibit employees paid through the Working Capital Fund Account from being furloughed, H4723 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for any activity that would support territorial, maritime, or airspace claims made by China on the international waters or territories of other sovereign nations, H5566 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding for any contract to buy non-petroleum based fuels for the same purpose or as a drop-in substitute for petroleum, H5566, H5567 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding for appointment of atheist chaplains, H5525, H5526 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for climate change-related activities, H4716–H4718 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for closure of facility at Lajes AFB in the Azores, H3354 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for combat operations in Afghanistan after certain date, H5538, H5539 [19JN], H5647 [24JN]
——— prohibit funding for construction projects in Afghanistan that exceed a certain amount without proper audit, inspection, and oversight by U.S. personnel, H4745 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H5483 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding for designing, implementing, administering, or carrying out certain climate change-related policies, H5528, H5529 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for intelligence community to subvert or interfere with the integrity of any cryptographic standard that is proposed, developed, or adopted by NIST, H5483 [18JN], H5540, H5541 [19JN], E1048 [23JN]
——— prohibit funding for maintenance on certain unused facilities, H5536 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for man-portable air defense systems in Syria, H5528 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for procurement of weapon systems that contain rare earth materials, metals, magnets, parts, or components that are produced in Cuba, North Korea, China, or Venezuela, H5565 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding for storage of patrol boats procured for the Afghan National Police, H5533 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for the planning, design, refurbishing, or construction of a biofuels refinery unless specifically authorized by law, H5547, H5548 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the individual’s country of origin or to any foreign country, H5517, H5518 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, H5484, H5485 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H5524, H5525 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to contravene Presidential authority to send Armed Forces to Nigeria to help find female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H5542 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to destroy equipment and ammunition in Afghanistan without it first being offered to former Soviet independent states and non-NATO allies, H5565 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding to detain without conviction any individual at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for more than 15 years, H5543, H5544 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to furlough military technicians (dual status), H5532, H5533 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to gather foreign intelligence information under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act using U.S. person identifiers, H5544–H5547 [19JN], H8372 [4DE], E1048 [23JN], E1079 [26JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, H5537, H5538 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement Treaty on Open Skies, H5535 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to integrate Russian missile defense systems into the U.S. missile defense systems if such integration undermines the security of the U.S. or NATO, E838 [23MY]
——— prohibit funding to maintain or improve certain real property with zero percent utilization rate, H3343 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding to promulgate Dept. of Labor directive that certain recipients of health care-related Federal payments be treated as contractors by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, H5523, H5524 [19JN], E1069 [25JN]
——— prohibit funding to propose, plan, or execute any additional base realignment and closure rounds, H5541, H5542 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3337–H3339 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding to provide housing on a military installation of an alien who is an unaccompanied minor and is not a dependent of an Armed Forces member, H5482, H5483 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations or governments that support such organizations, H5568, H5569 [20JN], E1053 [23JN], E1079 [26JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide weapons in Syria, H5529–H5531 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to research, develop, test, or evaluate the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter to modify it in a manner that provides B61 nuclear bomb delivery capability until release of cost report, H5481, H5482 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to retire, divest, or transfer KC–10 refueling tanker aircraft fleet, H5520 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to transfer or divest the Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, AZ, H5569, H5570 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding to transfer weapons to the PLO, H5543 [19JN]
——— prohibit the transfer of excess military equipment to local law enforcement agencies, H5486, H5487 [18JN], H5531, H5532 [19JN]
——— prohibit U.N. Arms Trade Treaty funding unless treaty has been signed by the President, ratified by the Senate, and implemented by congressional legislation, H4751 [21MY]
——— proposed deactivation of the 440th Airlift Wing, H2287 [11MR]
——— prostate cancer research funding, H5464 [18JN]
——— provide additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine including agricultural tools and supplies, H5518–H5520 [19JN]
——— provide certain information to State veterans agencies to facilitate the transition of Armed Forces members from military service to civilian life, H4752 [21MY]
——— provide for auditable financial statements, H4709 [21MY]
——— provide funding for the planning, design, and construction of an additional missile defense site, H3320, H3321 [30AP]
——— provide information regarding the types and amounts of munitions used for training exercises on Vieques, PR, and Culebra, PR, and allocate necessary funding to complete cleanup, H2650 [26MR]
——— Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program funding to study blast injury and its correlation to traumatic brain injury, E811 [22MY]
——— realignment of military personnel from installation in Okinawa to Guam, H8630 [4DE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, H1597 [5FE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 4107), E271 [27FE]
——— remove sunset provision from START Treaty nuclear force structure plan, H4678, H4679 [20MY], H5477 [18JN]
——— report on activities regarding the protection of at-risk cultural properties in countries due to political instability, armed conflict or other disasters, H4774 [21MY]
——— report on efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to armed conflict, H8626 [4DE]
——— require an independent assessment of efforts to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), H4769 [21MY]
——— require annual CBO report on cost estimates for nuclear weapons, H4739, H4740 [21MY]
——— require GAO report on efforts to prevent and respond to hazing incidents involving Armed Forces members, H4483 [20MY]
——— require military bands to accept assistance from community organizations for travel and performance expenses at public events, H4745 [21MY]
——— require public release of substantiated reports of misconduct, H4724 [21MY]
——— shipbuilding funding, H8622 [4DE]
——— sixth-generation fighter development funding, H5463 [18JN]
——— Spinal Cord Injury Research Program funding, H5465, H5466 [18JN]
——— STARBASE program funding, H5456 [18JN]
——— stomach cancer research funding, E1047 [23JN]
——— take full account of illegal taxes levied by the Afghan government against American companies and establish plan for reimbursement, H4675, H4676 [20MY]
——— treatment for service-connected illnesses and complications caused by exposure to open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5443, H5444 [18JN]
——— Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program funding, H2157 [5MR], H2438 [14MR]
——— U–2 aircraft platform funding, H5593 [20JN]
Dept. of Education: increase the maximum number of eligible entities participating in the demonstration program for competency-based education, H6694 [23JY]
——— provide grants for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training in public elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 2308), H7539 [16SE]
——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H3961, H4003 [8MY], H6673 [23JY]
Dept. of Energy: Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy funding, H2145 [4MR], H6020, H6021 [9JY]
——— allow closure of Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H6031, H6032 [9JY]
——— defense environmental cleanup funding through reductions in inertial confinement fusion ignition and high yield campaign funding, H4746 [21MY]
——— Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation program funding through reductions in Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility funding, H6024, H6025 [9JY]
——— eliminate environmental cleanup reimbursement backlog, H5981 [9JY]
——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program, nuclear energy, and fossil energy research and development funding, H6003, H6004 [9JY]
——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program, nuclear energy, fossil energy research and development, and NRC funding, H6010, H6011 [9JY]
——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program funding, H6000–H6002 [9JY]
——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program funding through reductions in administration funding, H6099 [10JY]
——— Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program funding through reductions in fossil energy research and development funding, H5997, H5999, H6000, H6002, H6003 [9JY]
——— Environmental Justice Program funding, H6022 [9JY], H6101 [10JY]
——— Federal Energy Management Program funding, H5982 [9JY]
——— fossil energy research and development funding, H6014, H6015 [9JY]
——— FracFocus hydraulic fracturing chemical disclosure registry funding, H5979 [9JY]
——— Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program funding, H5978 [9JY]
——— Los Alamos National Laboratory cleanup funding, H5981 [9JY]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), Senate amendments, H7205 [1AU], E1327, E1328 [1AU], E1365 [9SE]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), unanimous-consent agreement, H7205 [1AU]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration long-range cruise missile nuclear warhead funding, H6023, H6024 [9JY]
——— National Nuclear Security Administration Naval Reactors Program funding, H5980, H6014 [9JY]
——— nondefense environmental cleanup funding, H6017 [9JY]
——— Office of Economic Impact and Diversity funding, H6015, H6016 [9JY], H6101 [10JY]
——— Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability funding, H6013 [9JY]
——— Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy funding, H2145 [4MR]
——— Office of Science funding through reductions in defense funding, H6017, H6018 [9JY]
——— Office of Science National Undergraduate Fellowship Program funding through reductions in Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships funding, H6018, H6019 [9JY]
——— prohibit funding for Cape Wind offshore wind energy project, H6085 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for ceiling fan and light kit standards, H6086 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for Climate Model Development and Validation program, H6088, H6089 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for media campaign to promote alternative green technologies, H6084 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for National Energy Technology Laboratory transformation into a Government-owned, contractor-operated laboratory, consolidation, or closure, H6085 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for program on urban energy planning for smart growth in cities in India and China, H6082 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for use in contravention of whistleblower protections for contractor employees, H6052 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for Western Area Power Administration Transmission Infrastructure Program borrowing authority, H6083 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to any entity that has commenced title 11 bankruptcy proceedings, H6070 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to block approval of offshore drilling permits, H6079 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, or enforce any rule that increases electricity prices or reduces electricity reliability, H6080 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding to make regulations or guidance derived from the cost-benefit analysis contained in certain technical support documents on social cost of carbon, H6053, H6054 [10JY]
——— prohibit Loan Program Office funding, H6078, H6079 [10JY]
——— promote and support the Savannah River Site clean nuclear energy objectives, H1254 [27JA]
——— proposal to close the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility, H3201 [28AP]
——— renewable energy programs funding, H5737 [25JN]
——— require disclosure of number of grant proposals or applications submitted and document basis for selection of grant recipient, H6027 [9JY]
——— Richland, WA, Operations Office at Hanford funding, H5978 [9JY]
——— State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H6014 [9JY]
——— submit congressional report on analysis of alternatives to using Savannah River Site infrastructure to conduct alternative method for meeting nuclear disposition requirements, H6072, H6073 [10JY]
——— University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics funding, E1150 [14JY]
——— Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund funding through reductions in energy efficiency and renewable energy and administration funding, H5998, H5999 [9JY]
——— Water Power Program funding, H6012, H6013 [9JY]
——— wind energy programs funding, H1943 [26FE], E252 [26FE]
Dept. of HHS: Head Start Program funding, H49 [8JA], H212 [14JA]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), H7465–H7481 [15SE], E1431, E1432 [17SE], E1452 [19SE]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), H5696–H5699 [24JN], E1062 [24JN], E1067 [25JN], E1095 [30JN]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), Senate amendment, H8994 [10DE]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 3527), H36–H39 [8JA]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 4290), H7343, H7344 [9SE]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 2154), H7461, H7462 [15SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure Office of Intelligence and Analysis information sharing functions and support of fusion centers, H5040 [30MY]
——— funding relative to granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., H8265 [2DE], H8363 [3DE], H8940 [10DE]
——— making appropriations, H442, H444 [15JA]
——— making continuing appropriations, H9274, H9276, H9279, H9281, H9284 [11DE]
——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), H5845–H5854 [8JY]
——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), Senate amendment, H9053–H9060 [11DE], E1856 [2JA]
——— prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce memos from John T. Morton relative to immigration enforcement priorities and guidance on prosecutorial discretion, H2849 [2AP]
Dept. of HUD: affordable rental housing for extremely low-income families funding by improving targeting of mortgage interest deduction, H5225 [10JN]
——— call for audit of Raleigh Housing Authority relative to salary and compensation practices, H233 [15JA]
——— closure of certain Florida field offices, H5106 [9JN]
——— Community Development Block Grant Program funding, H5159, H5160, H5172 [9JN], H5256 [11JN]
——— Community Development Block Grant Program funding through reductions in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding, H5158 [9JN]
——— creation and promotion of translated materials and programs to assist persons with limited English proficiency funding, H5164 [9JN]
——— fair housing programs funding, H5164 [9JN]
——— funding, H5220, H5221 [10JN]
——— HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding, E1014 [18JN]
——— Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program funding through reductions in information technology funding, H5157 [9JN]
——— National Homeless Data Analysis Project funding, H5161 [9JN]
——— Native American Housing Block Grant program funding, H5212–H5214, H5216 [10JN]
——— Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program funding, E952 [11JN]
——— Office of Policy Development and Research funding for tenants rights and responsibilities education, H5163 [9JN]
——— prohibit Community Development Block Grant Program funding to implement proposed ‘‘Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing’’ rule, H5178, H5179 [9JN]
——— prohibit Distressed Asset Stabilization Program funding to pay FHA mortgage insurance claims unless loans are compliant with loss mitigation requirements, H5226 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for relocation of Office of Multifamily Housing asset management positions, H5171–H5173 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide mortgage insurance for a principal residence of a mortgagor who provides only an individual taxpayer identification number, H5225 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to retain legal counsel who is not an employee of either Dept. of HUD or Dept. of Justice, H5177, H5178 [9JN]
——— prohibit use of Federal grants to pay off Dept. of HUD loans, H5177 [9JN]
——— Public Housing Capital Fund and Public Housing Operating Fund funding, H5155, H5156 [9JN], H5243 [10JN]
——— rental housing assistance program funding, H5162, H5163 [9JN]
——— Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program funding, H5160, H5161 [9JN]
——— section 8 housing voucher program funding, H5104, H5105 [9JN], H5219 [10JN]
——— Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program funding, E953 [11JN]
Dept. of Justice: add incest to exceptions to prohibition on funding for abortions, H4952 [29MY]
——— clarify that Crime Victims Fund funding of Victim Witness Coordinators, Advocates, and Specialists is to provide services exclusively for the benefit of crime victims, E1265 [29JY]
——— clemency initiative funding through reductions in Bureau of Prisons funding, H4905, H4906 [28MY]
——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program technology grants funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H4888, H4889 [28MY]
——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program youth violence prevention funding, H4950, H4951 [29MY]
——— condition reduction of Deputy Attorney General Office salaries account funding on enforcement of Federal laws relative to marijuana use, H4906–H4908 [28MY]
——— Crime Victims Fund funding, H4963, H4964 [29MY]
——— drug court program funding, H4880, H4881 [28MY]
——— Economic High-Tech and Cyber Crime Prevention program funding through reductions in NASA funding, H4948, H4949 [29MY]
——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) program firearm safety materials distribution and gun locks funding, H4949, H4950 [29MY]
——— Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) program funding through reductions in Office of Justice Programs, Research, Evaluation, and Statistics funding, H4946 [29MY]
——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 2585), H128 [9JA], H3968, H4008 [8MY]
——— Executive Office for Immigration Review funding, H4899 [28MY]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), H6875–H6877 [28JY], E1265 [29JY]
——— investigation of Dept. of Homeland Security discretionary enforcement decisions regarding certain immigration violations funding, H4900, H4901 [28MY]
——— mental health courts and veterans treatment courts funding, H4890, H4891 [28MY]
——— Office on Violence Against Women funding for grants to reduce violent crimes against women on campus, H4900 [28MY]
——— Office on Violence Against Women Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program funding, H4945 [29MY]
——— Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H4888 [28MY]
——— Pay for Success program funding, H4943 [29MY]
——— Prescription Drug Monitoring Program funding, H4928 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding for Operation Choke Point activities to financially intimidate certain industries, H5001, H5002 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to expand use of executive clemency in a manner that is inconsistent with the law and the Constitution, H4989, H4990 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to force journalists or news reporters to testify to reveal their sources, H4996, H4997 [29MY], E897 [30MY], E931 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to obtain contents of wire or electronic communications in a remote computing service that are more than 180 days old, H4998 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp, H4979–H4981, H4991 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H4878 [28MY], H4982–H4985 [29MY], H5358 [12JN], E1034 [20JN]
——— prohibit funding to prosecute discrimination cases that utilize disparate impact analysis in risk-based lending and insurance underwriting for housing, H5000, H5001 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to transfer or detail employees to the Office of the Pardon Attorney to process clemency applications, H4986, H4987 [29MY]
——— prohibit Office of Justice Programs funding to jurisdictions that have illegal immigration sanctuary policies, H5002 [29MY]
——— Project Safe Neighborhoods program funding through reductions in NASA construction funding, H4947, H4948 [29MY]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System, H2982 [7AP]
——— rape kit forensic analysis backlog reduction funding, H4929 [29MY]
——— reauthorize the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (H.R. 4323), H2895 [3AP], H2980–H2983 [7AP]
——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (H.R. 2976), H4682 [20MY], H5871–H5873 [8JY], E791 [20MY]
——— Second Chance Act grant funding, H4904, H4905 [28MY]
——— State and local law enforcement training and education funding to secure cooperation of victims in efforts to prosecute human trafficking cases, H4942, H4943 [29MY], H6734 [23JY]
——— State and local mental health courts and adult and juvenile collaboration program grants funding, H4902, H4903 [28MY]
——— U.S. attorneys investigations and prosecutorial resources funding, H4903, H4904 [28MY]
——— veterans treatment courts funding, H4901, H4902 [28MY], H4944 [29MY]
——— veterans treatment courts funding through reductions in ATF salaries and expenses account funding, H4941, H4942 [29MY]
——— Violence Against Women Act programs, rape kit forensic analysis backlog reduction, and Community Oriented Policing Servcies (COPS) Program funding, H5014, H5015 [29MY]
Dept. of State: improve financial accountability, H2986 [7AP]
Dept. of the Interior: Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H245, H246 [15JA], H1679, H1680 [6FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H442, H444 [15JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program funding, H6185, H6186 [14JY]
——— Financial Crimes Enforcement Network funding, H6184 [14JY]
——— Inspector General for Tax Administration funding to study economic impact of U.S. bank reporting requirements for interest paid to nonresident aliens through reductions in IRS enforcement funding, H6182, H6183 [14JY]
——— Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding through reductions in Inspector General for Tax Administration funding, H6181, H6182 [14JY]
——— prevent bailouts of certain public pension systems, H6279, H6280 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement compliance guidelines for financial institutions seeking to provide services to marijuana-related businesses, H6268–H6270 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to penalize financial institutions for providing services to marijuana-related businesses in States with legalized marijuana, H6272, H6275, H6276 [15JY]
——— salaries and expenses funding, H6181 [14JY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow transit systems to retain flexibility in the use of Federal transit formula grants, H5176 [9JN]
——— assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges, H1613 [5FE]
——— California high-speed rail projects funding, H215–H222 [14JA], H2349 [12MR], E69 [14JA]
——— capital investment grants funding for full funding grant agreements (FFGA), H5218 [10JN]
——— contract tower program funding, E953 [11JN]
——— develop comprehensive plan to ensure safety and adequate training for first responders along crude oil rail routes, H5229 [10JN], H5884 [9JY]
——— Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety funding, H5220 [10JN]
——— ensure certain unobligated surface transportation program projects funding made inaccessible due to congressional accounting error are made available to States, H5177 [9JN]
——— ensure that minority- and women-owned businesses have fair and full opportunity to compete in rail projects and contracts and that such federally subsidized projects do not discriminate (H.R. 4439), E554 [9AP]
——— exempt certain States from Federal truck size and weight regulations, H5030 [30MY]
——— Federal Transit Administration training and technical assistance to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities and senior citizens funding, H5097 [9JN]
——— Houston, TX, commuter light rail funding, H5176 [9JN]
——— improve contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses for authorized highway and transit projects (H.R. 2906), H7 [7JA]
——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding, H5097 [9JN], E977 [12JN]
——— prohibit California high-speed rail projects funding, H5214–H5216 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for any transportation project unless all contracts are compliant with the Buy American Act, H5182, H5183 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding for highway beautification, H5173 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding for National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Roadside Survey, H5180 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding for purchase of a camera to collect and store vehicle license plate numbers, H5180 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H5172 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to approve foreign air carrier permit or exemption application of air carrier already holding air operators certificate that contravenes U.S. law or U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement, H5175, H5176 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to engage in activities with States to consider proposals relative to reduction of motorcycle fatalities, H5090, H5091 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to engage in rulemaking to allow cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, H5223 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement regulations that increase minimum levels of financial responsibility for the transportation of passengers or property, H5174, H5175 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement regulations that would mandate Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking or event data recorders in light-duty noncommercial passenger motor vehicles, H5223 [10JN]
——— prohibit Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding unless certain GAO recommendations are implemented, H5222, H5223 [10JN]
——— require local transit agencies to implement local hiring and procurement policies for federally-funded transportation projects, H5230 [10JN]
——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H5150–H5155, H5180 [9JN], E961 [11JN], E1014 [18JN]
——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants walking, biking, and transit projects funding, H5156 [9JN]
——— waive certain vehicle weight limits for covered logging vehicles in Wisconsin, H5094 [9JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Aurora, CO, VA Medical Center funding, H3349 [30AP]
——— collaborate with Dept. of Labor to establish job placement service for veterans, H3305 [30AP]
——— digital scanning of health and benefit files funding, H3329 [30AP]
——— disability claim backlog reduction funding through reductions in administrative account funding, H3351 [30AP]
——— encourage continued use of the Orlando, FL, Baldwin Park Clinic, H3321, H3322 [30AP]
——— establish a pilot program for veteran medics to expand opportunities for physcian assistant training at historically Black colleges and universities, H3317 [30AP]
——— extend Veterans Retraining Assistance Program, H3324 [30AP]
——— funding, H5133 [9JN]
——— homeless veterans funding, H3352 [30AP], E1531 [12NO]
——— improve the performance appraisal system for senior executives, H3350 [30AP]
——— Office of Inspector General funding, H3326–H3328 [30AP]
——— Patient-Centered Community Care program funding, H3316 [30AP]
——— prohibit closure of rural hospitals in high-need areas that are designated as historic landmarks, H3355 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for administrative expenses until the Sec. of Veterans Affairs meets with the Nebraska congressional delegation relative to the Omaha VA Medical Center, H3332–H3334 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for creating or maintaining any unofficial patient recordkeeping system, H3350 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for first-class travel by contractors, H3354 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for senior executive bonuses, H3339–H3343 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding to implement directive prohibiting access to clinical programs for veterans participating in State-approved marijuana programs, H3344–H3349 [30AP], H8035 [18NO]
——— prohibit funding to implement sole source contracting for the selection of devices and test strips for the self-monitoring of blood glucose, H3354 [30AP]
——— prohibit institutions of higher learning from using military and veterans’ education benefits for the purpose of marketing and recruiting, H3350 [30AP]
——— require staff to update congressional office caseworkers on constituents’ claims that have been brokered to other VA offices, H3334, H3335 [30AP]
——— resolve backlog of disability claims, H3328, H3329 [30AP], H4047 [9MY]
——— traumatic brain injury funding, H3349 [30AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: continue to enforce wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H3319 [30AP]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H443 [15JA]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3308–H3358 [30AP], E652, E653 [1MY], E682 [6MY]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), consideration (H. Res. 557), H3301–H3308 [30AP], E660 [1MY]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H3351 [30AP]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: develop and implement shared electronic health records, H3315, H3316 [30AP]
——— electronic health records, military sexual assault prevention and response, posttraumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury research funding, H5575 [20JN]
——— ensure educational assistance program recipients receive education and training that assists them in obtaining State-recognized civilian certifications and licenses, H3344 [30AP]
——— mental health care funding, E1531 [12NO]
——— mental health outreach and suicide prevention programs funding, H3305 [30AP], H7663–H7666 [17SE]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H441 [15JA], H4813 [22MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5216, H5217 [10JN]
——— limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee, H5226, H5227 [10JN]
——— making appropriations, H441 [15JA], H9276 [11DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5077–H5106, H5149–H5184 [9JN], H5189, H5203–H5239, H5243 [10JN], H5256 [11JN], H5322 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], E935, E937, E946 [10JN], E952, E953, E961 [11JN], E977 [12JN], E1014 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (H. Res. 604), H5029–H5034 [30MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), motion to recommit, H5237, H5238 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for bonus award to contractors for work on projects that are behind schedule or over budget, H5181, H5182 [9JN], H5220 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H5177 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding from being used in contravention of the Buy American Act, H5218 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H5227, H5228 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5231 [10JN]
Diseases: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H5870–H5873 [8JY], H7999 [17NO], H8074 [19NO], H8228, H8267–H8272 [2DE], H8288 [3DE], E1587 [14NO], E1698 [2DE], E1734 [4DE], E1814 [12DE]
——— cancer awareness, research, and prevention programs funding, H444 [15JA]
——— efforts to contain Ebola outbreak in Africa funding, H7545 [16SE]
——— pancreatic cancer research funding, H5505 [19JN], H5771 [26JN]
District of Columbia: eliminate all federally imposed mandates over the local budget process, financial management, and the borrowing of money, H5356 [12JN]
——— prohibit funding for needle exchange programs, H6125 [11JY]
——— prohibit funding to decriminalize marijuana, H6046, H6047 [10JY], H6125–H6127 [11JY], H6179, H6180 [14JY], H6853–H6857 [25JY], H9073, H9277, H9285 [11DE]
——— prohibit funding to prevent law-abiding citizens from possessing, using, or transporting a firearm, H6274 [15JY], H6318–H6320 [16JY], H6853–H6857 [25JY]
——— prohibition on use of local funding to cover abortions for low-income women, H158–H160 [10JA], H6046 [10JY], H6125 [11JY], H6179 [14JY], H9285 [11DE]
Drugs: funding to combat heroin epidemic, H1649 [5FE]
Education: career and technical education programs funding, H1229 [16JA], H2093 [28FE], H2807 [2AP]
——— Pell Grants funding, H453 [15JA], H3030 [8AP], H3136 [9AP]
Election Assistance Commission: funding, H6262 [15JY], E1165 [16JY]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for related agences exempting defense-related programs, H6091–H6093 [10JY]
——— across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6086, H6087 [10JY]
——— making appropriations, H439, H442 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5971–H6032 [9JY], H6042, H6049–H6100, H6101 [10JY], H6383 [17JY], E1135, E1140, E1141 [10JY], E1145 [11JY], E1150 [14JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5736–H5741 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), motion to recommit, H6099 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H6050 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to implement or enforce Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for Federal contracts, H6051 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H6068 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for any unauthorized programs of related agencies exempting defense-related programs, H6091 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for related agencies for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H6071 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for related agencies to design, implement, administer, or carry out certain climate change-related policies, H6084 [10JY]
——— prohibit funding for related agencies to implement, administer, or enforce National Ocean Policy established by Executive order, H6087, H6088 [10JY]
EPA: reauthorize National Estuary Program (H.R. 5266), H7911–H7913 [12NO], E1599 [17NO]
Eximbank: reauthorize, H3277–H3279 [29AP], H4814, H4815 [22MY], H5592 [20JN], H6040 [10JY], H6221 [15JY], H6670 [23JY], H7003 [29JY], H7400 [10SE], H7440 [11SE], H7541, H7546, H7547 [16SE], H7630, H7639, H7660 [17SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 4950), H5772 [26JN], H6123 [11JY], H6225 [15JY], H6638 [22JY], H6846, H6847 [25JY], H7115–H7118 [30JY], E1307, E1311 [1AU]
FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, H5183, H5184 [9JN]
——— implement nighttime curfew at Burbank Bob Hope Airport, H5222 [10JN]
——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H8937 [10DE]
——— Standard Terminal Arrival Route funding, H5089 [9JN]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (H.R. 2591), H9292 [11DE]
FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H4897, H4898 [28MY], H4926 [29MY], H5058 [30MY], E876 [29MY]
——— prohibit Investigative Publicity and Public Affairs Unit funding except for Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Most Wanted Terrorists, and missing children programs, H4981, H4982, H5005 [29MY]
FCC: prohibit funding to change broadcast indecency policies, H6323 [16JY]
——— prohibit preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws, H6280–H6282 [15JY]
FDA: funding, H5260 [11JN]
Federal agencies and departments: allow use of project labor agreements for Federal construction projects, H3325 [30AP]
——— consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, H2056 [27FE]
——— eliminate duplication and waste in information technology acquisition and management, E837 [23MY]
——— improve performance by investing in evidence-based programs, E1806 [12DE]
——— prohibit funding for executive branch rules and regulations issued outside the formal rulemaking process, H6320 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H7661 [17SE]
——— prohibit funding to hire outside organizations to teach agency employees how to support or defeat congressional legislation, H6179 [14JY]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (H.R. 2061), H3205 [28AP]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (S. 994), H3203–H3207 [28AP]
Federal aid programs: provide an increased allocation of funding for assistance in persistent poverty counties (H.R. 5571), E1490 [19SE]
Federal contracts: prohibit funding for contractors who violate the Fair Labor Standards Act by refusing to pay employees for hours worked, H4993, H4994 [29MY], H5537 [19JN], H6069 [10JY], H6265 [15JY]
Federal employees: provide for livable wages for Federal workers, H6273, H6274 [15JY]
Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act: wildfire suppression on public lands and hazardous fuel reduction funding, H1679, H1680 [6FE]
Federal Railroad Administration: funding for inspections of nationwide crude oil routes, H5088, H5089 [9JN]
FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 1791), H1518–H1520 [3FE], E160 [4FE]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), corrections in enrollment, H2142 [4MR]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program, H251 [15JA]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk, H1599 [5FE]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), H56–H62 [8JA], H1557–H1562 [4FE], H1601, H1606–H1608 [5FE], H1735–H1738 [11FE], H1955 [26FE], H2086 [28FE], H2102, H2128–H2139, H2143 [4MR], H2685 [26MR], E162 [4FE], E303, E306, E309 [5MR], E319, E320 [6MR], E339 [10MR], E347 [11MR]
——— delay increases in premium rates under National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 93), H2401 [13MR]
——— funding, E599 [28AP]
FERC: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce new Hudson Valley capacity zone, H6080, H6081 [10JY]
Financial institutions: prohibit funding to designate any nonbank financial companies as ‘‘Too Big To Fail’’ or as a ‘‘systemically important financial instution’’, H6317, H6318 [16JY]
Financial services and general Government: across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6278, H6279 [15JY]
——— making appropriations, H441, H443 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6122, H6125 [11JY], H6169–H6213 [14JY], H6242–H6245, H6261–H6284 [15JY], H6316–H6333 [16JY], H6361 [17JY], H6853–H6857 [25JY], E1165, E1172, E1176, E1177 [16JY], E1187 [17JY], E1195 [18JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), consideration (H. Res. 661), H6043–H6049 [10JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), motion to recommit, H6331, H6332 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding by related agencies to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H6263, H6264 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding for related agencies for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H6267 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H6316 [16JY]
Fish and fishing: Atlantic Ocean horseshoe crab populations survey funding, H4896 [28MY]
Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5455 [18JN]
Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize, H5257, H5258 [11JN]
Florida: prohibit funding to establish a toll on any existing free lanes of Interstate 4, H5183 [9JN]
Foreign trade: prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that excludes any product from full tariff elimination, E892 [30MY]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H6865 [28JY], H7161, H7165 [31JY], H7193 [1AU]
——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (H.R. 3992), H6047, H6048 [10JY], H6664 [23JY], H6871 [28JY], H6991, H7014 [29JY], H7356 [9SE], H7536 [16SE], H7842, H7843 [18SE]
Fort Bragg, NC: prohibit closing of the Pope Airfield 440th Airlift Wing, H4724 [21MY]
France: disapprove sale of Mistral class amphibious assault warships to Russia, H4751 [21MY]
FRS: congressional oversight of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appropriations process, H6197–H6199 [14JY]
——— Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding, E1172 [16JY]
Government: making consolidated appropriations, H150, H152 [10JA], H208 [14JA], H229, H232, H244–H452 [15JA], H1229, H1230 [16JA], H8653, H8654 [4DE], H8940, H8944 [10DE], H9065–H9075, H9076–H9290, H10304 [11DE], E88, E94, E95, E96 [16JA], E140 [29JA], E1837, E1838, E1839, E1841 [12DE], E1855, E1856 [2JA]
GSA: prohibit funding to modify or rebuild White House bowling alley, H6266, H6267 [15JY]
Guam National Wildlife Refuge: establish a surface danger zone over Ritidian Unit to accomodate Anderson AFB live-fire training range, H4781 [21MY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H4486 [20MY], H5194 [10JN], H5988–H5991 [9JY]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H6019, H6020 [9JY]
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act: reauthorize, H6220 [15JY]
Highway Trust Fund: funding, H2810 [2AP], H5592 [20JN], H5603, H5604 [23JN], H5720–H5722 [24JN], H5879, H5880, H5885 [9JY], H6040, H6042 [10JY]
——— funding (H.R. 4601), H3951 [8MY]
——— funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5403 [18JN]
——— funding through savings gained by Postal Service elimination of Saturday deliveries, H5406 [18JN], H5721 [24JN], H5880 [9JY]
House of Representatives: authorize referendum granting District of Columbia budget autonomy, H158–H160 [10JA]
——— cancel August district work period and adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date, H7048 [30JY]
——— prohibit funding for delivery of printed copies of Chief Administrative Officer Statement of Disbursements of the House to any Member, H3385 [1MY]
——— prohibit funding for delivery of printed copies of the Clerk of the House Daily Calendar of the House to any Member, H3386 [1MY]
——— tribute to staff who worked on H. Con. Res. 96, setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024, H3179, H3186 [10AP]
——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 4660, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, E886 [30MY]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 487), H1950–H1960 [26FE], E271 [27FE]
——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 501), H2202–H2208 [6MR]
——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7191–H7204 [1AU]
——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 710), H7206–H7213 [1AU], E1327 [1AU]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 475), H1731–H1739 [11FE]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7191–H7204 [1AU]
——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 776), H9065–H9075 [11DE]
Houston, TX: heavy or light rail lines construction funding, H5098–H5100 [9JN]
Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, AL: prohibit funding to reinstall Red Mountain sculpture on the plaza, H6264 [15JY]
Hurricanes: improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, H1554 [4FE]
Immigration: authorize reimbursement to State and local governments and private nonprofit organizations for expenses incurred in response to humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied children crossing the border, E1325 [1AU]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), H7045, H7119, H7121–H7123 [30JY], H7153–H7169 [31JY], H7191–H7204, H7213–H7228 [1AU], E1316, E1325, E1328 [1AU], E1365 [9SE]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7133–H7149 [31JY]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7206–H7213 [1AU], E1327 [1AU]
——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5768), H8262 [2DE]
Insurance: protect medical privacy of all women, including victims of rape or incest, relative to her choice of or use of comprehensive health insurance coverage, H1470, H1471 [28JA]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4661), H4812 [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), H4812 [22MY], H5034–H5056 [30MY], E1118 [8JY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), consideration (H. Res. 604), H5029–H5034 [30MY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), corrections in engrossment, H5056 [30MY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), motion to recommit, H5054 [30MY]
——— authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), Senate amendment, H8951–H8962 [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1681), H5700–H5712 [24JN]
——— clarify regulations relative to management of software licenses, H5048, H5049 [30MY]
——— clarify regulations relative to software procurement and usage, H5048, H5049 [30MY]
——— ensure inclusion of leading software license management practices in requirements to achieve greatest possible economies of scale and associated cost savings in software procurement and usage, H5040 [30MY]
——— prohibit signature strikes against unknown targets, H5036 [30MY]
——— protect U.S. military technology and industrial competitiveness from Chinese and other State-sponsored computer theft, H5054 [30MY]
——— report on threat posed by electromagnetic pulse weapons, H5050, H5051 [30MY]
——— require a waiting period for senior intelligence officials who leave Federal service before being employed by a company that is controlled by a foreign government that poses a high counterintelligence risk, H5048, H5049 [30MY]
——— require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government, H5039 [30MY]
——— submit report on retraining veterans in cybersecurity, H5053 [30MY]
Internews Network (organization): funding, H166 [13JA]
IRS: across-the-board funding reduction, H6188, H6189 [14JY]
——— enforcement funding, H6189, H6190 [14JY]
——— funding, H6177, H6178, H6180 [14JY], E1176 [16JY]
——— operations support funding, H6190, H6191 [14JY]
——— prohibit funding for any conferences, H6277, H6278 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding for any instant message or other electronic communications system that is not searchable and archivable at all times, H6277 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding for certain activities relative to organizations seeking 501(c)4 tax-exempt status, H6317 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding for pursuing claims against taxpayers for underpayment attributable to loss of records, H6275 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding for use in contravention of Internal Revenue Code section relating to confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information, H6276, H6277 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to be used in contravention of the Federal Records Act, H6272 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to create machine-readable materials that are not subject to safeguards, H6277 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce revenue ruling on reclassification of certain gratuities as wages rather than as tips at restaurants, H6318 [16JY]
——— reform reporting requirements for U.S. citizens living abroad, H6265 [15JY]
——— Tax Counseling for the Elderly program funding, H6187 [14JY]
——— taxpayer services funding through reductions in enforcement account funding, H6186, H6187 [14JY]
——— taxpayer services funding to provide assistance to parents whose deceased children are victims of identity theft through reductions in Financial Crimes Enforcement Network funding, H6184 [14JY]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, H7205 [1AU], E1365 [9SE]
——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5235), H8285 [3DE]
ITC: legal and technical assistance to small businesses funding, H4902 [28MY]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5448), H8080, H8081 [19NO]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, H1556 [4FE], E1474 [19SE]
Law enforcement: facilitate exchange and collection of DNA identification information from violent offenders, H2981 [7AP]
——— prohibit racial profiling, H5174 [9JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3368–H3392 [1MY], E717, E719 [8MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4487), consideration (H. Res. 557), H3301–H3308 [30AP], E660 [1MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4487), motion to recommit, H3390, H3391 [1MY]
Library of Congress: Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped program funding through reductions in GPO funding, H3390, H3391 [1MY]
——— Open World Leadership Center funding, H3384, H3385 [1MY]
LIHEAP: funding, H24 [8JA], H1427 [27JA], H1488, H1493 [29JA], H2616 [25MR], H2657 [26MR]
LIHEAP Action Day: observance, H2657 [26MR]
LSC: funding, H4961–H4963 [29MY]
——— funding through reductions in DEA funding, H4930, H4931 [29MY]
Maritime Administration: Maritime Security Program funding, E946 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding to develop or implement any rule to modify citizenship criteria relative to eligibility to operate a National Defense Reserve Fleet vessel, H5178 [9JN]
Medicaid: funding, H3032 [8AP]
Medicare: funding, H3032 [8AP], H3078 [9AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals through caps on Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations account funding, H2316 [12MR], H2376 [13MR]
Members of Congress: hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution or pass regular appropriations bills on a timely basis during a Congress (H.R. 3887), H229 [15JA], H7110 [30JY]
——— prohibit use of representational allowance for leasing of a vehicle except for short-term rentals and mobile district offices, H3380, H3381 [1MY]
——— provide housing stipend based on days in session for Members that maintain primary residence more than 50 miles from the District of Columbia, H3303–H3305 [30AP], H3374 [1MY]
——— reduce a portion of salaries for failure to adopt a concurrent budget resolution which does not provide for a balanced budget (H.R. 522), H3034 [8AP]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 4412), H5108–H5126 [9JN], E967 [12JN], E1040 [20JN], E1123 [9JY]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), corrections in engrossment, H5577 [20JN]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), return to House (H. Res. 627), H5390 [17JN]
——— prohibit funding for Advanced Food Technology Project, H4993 [29MY]
——— space technology funding, H4955, H4956 [29MY]
National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish, H4780, H4781 [21MY], E811 [22MY]
National Guard: drug interdiction and counter-drug activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Defense operation and maintenance funding, H5453 [18JN]
——— funding, H2892 [3AP], E507 [3AP]
——— funding through reduction in Dept. of Defense operation and maintenance of activities and agencies funding, H5445, H5446 [18JN]
——— funding to assist local officials to deal with influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, H5445 [18JN]
——— proposed changes to Mississippi National Guard 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, H4816 [22MY]
National Guard Youth Challenge Program: funding, H5451 [18JN]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: funding, H5237, H5238 [10JN]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), H1691–H1693 [10FE]
National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (H.R. 4120), H3217, H3218 [28AP]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense, H6845, H6847 [25JY]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), H6865 [28JY]
National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary, H8632 [4DE]
National security: report on the use of targeted lethal force by remotely-piloted aircraft (drones), H5037 [30MY]
National Security Council: allegations of interference in authority of congressional oversight committees, H6262, H6263 [15JY]
——— funding, H6262, H6263 [15JY]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system, H4726–H4728 [21MY], E828 [22MY]
——— prohibit funding to relinquish control over the Internet domain name system, H4999 [29MY], E878 [29MY]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 1786), H6143, H6144–H6147 [14JY]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4329), H8246–H8254 [2DE], H8288 [3DE], H8368 [4DE]
Native Americans: establish a demonstration program to provide rental assistance and supportive housing for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (H.R. 3418), H5214 [10JN]
Navy: add names of victims of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans sinking to Vietnam Memorial Wall, H4752 [21MY]
——— allow civilian employees to receive overtime pay when working overseas, H4723 [21MY], H8625 [4DE]
——— EA–18G aircraft funding, E822 [22MY], E851 [28MY]
——— F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft funding, E830 [22MY], E833 [23MY]
——— LPD–17 class ship funding, H4710 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding for recapitalization of the Ready Reserve Force except in a manner consistent with the Buy American Act, H5181 [9JN]
NIH: childhood cancer research funding, H7304 [9SE]
——— funding, H2813 [2AP], H3066 [9AP], H4813 [22MY], E1629 [19NO]
——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (H.R. 5580), H8043 [18NO]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 2019), H1551 [4FE], H2994 [8AP]
——— reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (H.R. 594), H6933–H6935 [28JY]
——— submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (H.R. 4351), H4681, H4682 [20MY], H5872, H5873 [8JY], H8270 [2DE], E1720 [3DE], E1734 [4DE]
NIST: reauthorize (H.R. 5035), H6595, H6597–H6601 [22JY]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 5309), H7263–H7267 [8SE]
——— climate research funding, H4879, H4892–H4895 [28MY]
——— fisheries management program funding, H4891 [28MY]
——— funding, H4879 [28MY]
——— improve methods for conducting more accurate fishery stock assessments, H4938, H4939 [29MY]
——— Integrated Ocean Acidification research program funding, H4895, H4896 [28MY]
——— Office of Marine and Aviation Operations marine research funding, H4890 [28MY]
——— Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research weather research funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H4889 [28MY]
——— Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery program funding for minimum riparian buffers, H4974, H4975 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding for assessing or collecting cost recovery fee for West Coast trawl program under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act, H4991, H4992 [29MY], E893 [30MY]
——— prohibit funding to develop, approve, or implement new catch share programs along certain areas of the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Mexico, H4992 [29MY], E951 [11JN]
NSF: Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences funding, H4957–H4959 [29MY]
——— funding, H4887 [28MY], H4959, H4960, H4997 [29MY], E876 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to examine climate effects on tea quality and socioeconomic responses in China and other locations, H4995, H4996 [29MY]
——— proposed changes to merit-based selection process, H4887 [28MY]
Nuclear weapons: maintain a triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems, H4725 [21MY]
Office of Compliance: prevention and deterrence of sexual harassment in employment training funding, H3381, H3382 [1MY]
Office of Science and Technology Policy: funding, H4953, H4954 [29MY]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: certify that recommendations in mission analysis for cyber operations of the Dept. of Defense are consistent with U.S. cyber operations capability needs, E868 [29MY]
——— include predominantly Black colleges and universities in the intelligence officers training grant program, H5037, H5048, H5049 [30MY]
——— intelligence community whistleblowing and source protection directorate funding, H5466, H5467 [18JN], E1048 [23JN]
——— submit report on U.S. counterterrorism strategy to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat al-Qaeda (terrorist organization) and its’ affiliates and adherents, H5052 [30MY]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: funding, H4879 [28MY]
——— prohibit funding to negotiate any agreement that includes a waiver of the Buy American Act, H4995 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to negotiate or enter into a trade agreement that limits greenhouse gas emissions, H5003 [29MY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4122), H3454 [7MY]
OMB: Information Technology Oversight and Reform initiative funding, E1176 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding to pay salary of any Federal employee who has been found in contempt of Congress, H6273 [15JY]
OPIC: reauthorize programs, H3927 [7MY]
Pakistan: assistance funding, H2478–H2481 [14MR]
——— prohibit assistance funding, H5564, H5565 [20JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit coverage for abortion under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program except under certain circumstances, H6045 [10JY]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H2810 [2AP]
Political campaigns: eliminate limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts, H9286 [11DE]
POW: provide for the disposition of certain persons detained in the U.S. pursuant to authorization for use of military force, H4730–H4732 [21MY]
Public debt: ceiling, H1483 [29JA], H1681, H1682 [6FE], H1701, H1707, H1708–H1713 [10FE], E269 [27FE]
——— provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased by permitting the Dept. of the Treasury to increase the debt ceiling unless blocked by a supermajority of Congress (H.R. 233), H33 [8JA], H1601 [5FE]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling, H1749–H1758 [11FE], E222 [21FE]
Puerto Rico: financial management, E1172 [16JY]
Research: grant directors of national laboratories authority to accept grant funding from nonprofits and foundations for scientific research that supports the core missions of such laboratories, H4745 [21MY]
Riviera Beach, FL: Port of Palm Beach expansion project funding, H4692 [21MY]
Roads and highways: authorize Federal-aid highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs, H5241–H5243 [10JN]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), H6123 [11JY], H6224, H6225, H6227, H6228, H6245–H6261, H6285 [15JY], H6356 [17JY], H6979 [29JY], H7050, H7055 [30JY], H7851 [18SE], E1185 [17JY], E1207 [23JY], E1297 [1AU]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration (H. Res. 669), H6235–H6242 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 696), H7133–H7149 [31JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 108), H6391 [17JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), motion to recommit, H6259, H6260 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), Senate amendment, H7169–H7176 [31JY], E1324 [1AU]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs through reductions in private-sector pensions guarantees, H6257 [15JY]
——— shorten extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, H6259, H6260 [15JY]
Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library: tribute to Reagan National Defense Forum, H8043 [18NO]
SBA: entrepreneurial development programs funding, H6204, H6205 [14JY]
——— improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, H8629 [4DE]
——— Small Business Development Centers funding, H6331, H6332 [16JY]
Schools: infrastructure funding, H2014 [27FE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction excluding the FBI, H4976 [29MY]
——— making appropriations, H439, H443 [15JA]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4812 [22MY], H4868–H4908 [28MY], H4926, H4927–H5016 [29MY], H5058 [30MY], H5358 [12JN], H6734 [23JY], E874, E876, E878 [29MY], E879, E881, E886, E892, E893, E897 [30MY], E916, E931 [9JN], E951 [11JN], E969 [12JN], E1034 [20JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), consideration (H. Res. 585), H4496–H4501 [20MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to recommit, H5014, H5015 [29MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), unanimous-consent agreement, H4955 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding for any unauthorized program, H5003 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H4982 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to implement National Ocean Policy established by Executive order, H4987, H4988 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4977 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to States or local governments with laws, policies, or procedures in contravention of Federal immigration laws, H5003, H5004 [29MY]
SEC: funding, H6203, H6204 [14JY]
——— modify Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperation Initiative self-reporting requirements, H6316 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce Financial Accounting Standards Board final leasing accounting standard rules, regulations, or requirements, H6268 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to study, promulgate, draft, review, implement, and enforce new standards of conduct for brokers, dealers, and investment advisers, H6322, H6323 [16JY]
——— require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers, H6207 [14JY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 3465), H128 [9JA]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: funding, H2987 [7AP]
——— reauthorize, H7686, H7810 [18SE]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 1526), H7536 [16SE], H9068 [11DE]
Small business: raise prime contracting and subcontracting goals, H4753 [21MY]
Southern Colorado National VA Cemetery: funding, H3325 [30AP]
SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (H.R. 3997), H2858 [3AP]
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), H7541, H7543–H7549, H7554–H7576 [16SE], H7622, H7623, H7625, H7629, H7637–H7661 [17SE], H7687, H7688, H7863, H7869 [18SE], H8621, H8625–H8627, H8631, H8632 [4DE], E1463, E1464 [19SE], E1780 [10DE]
——— express that the President is prohibited from initiating war without express congressional authorization and appropriation of funds for such war, H6220 [15JY]
——— humanitarian assistance funding, H1230 [16JA]
——— increase U.S. cooperation with local relief organizations to improve delivery of humanitarian assistance, E388 [14MR]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E837 [23MY]
Terrorism: remove Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations, H8626 [4DE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, H2895 [3AP]
Transportation: authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs (H.R. 4834), H5719 [24JN], H6258, H6286–H6290 [15JY], H6636 [22JY], E974 [12JN]
——— importance of infrastructure investment, H17 [7JA], H2795 [1AP], H2805 [2AP], H3945 [8MY], H5189, H5241–H5243 [10JN], H5322, H5334 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], H5501 [19JN], H5719–H5722 [24JN], H6284–H6290 [15JY]
——— improve transportation services in rural areas, H5193 [10JN]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (H.R. 4450), H4484 [20MY], H6626–H6631 [22JY], E1216 [23JY]
TVA: anniversary, H1596 [5FE]
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (S. 2338), H10314 [12DE]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 4653), H5836–H5839 [8JY], E1317 [1AU]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 5816), H9016 [10DE]
U.S. Office of Special Counsel: increase funding for ongoing oversight of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, E1452 [19SE]
Ukraine: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (S. 2183), H2756–H2759 [1AP], E499 [2AP]
——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), H2215–H2220, H2244 [6MR], H2350 [12MR], H5654 [24JN], E339 [10MR]
——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), Senate amendment, H2752–H2756, H2758 [1AP], H2806 [2AP], E499 [2AP]
USEC, Inc.: funding, H6070 [10JY]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), H9020–H9023 [10DE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits, H5195 [10JN]
Violence Against Women Act: anniversary, H7395 [10SE], E1405 [15SE], E1491 [19SE]
——— reauthorize (S. 47), H2895 [3AP]
——— repeal special rule for Alaska, H9294 [11DE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, H5191 [10JN]
War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H1237–H1239 [16JA], H4723 [21MY]
Wildfires: express importance of allocating appropriate resources to wildland fire management and a healthy forest policy and recognize bravery of firefighters, H4483 [20MY]
Wounded Warrior Project, Inc.: funding through reductions in GPO funding, H3390, H3391 [1MY]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), S502, S503 [28JA]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), S44 [7JA], S396 [16JA]
——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S514–S516 [28JA], S561, S585 [29JA], S613, S619, S630–S632, S636, S640, S645 [30JA], S665–S690, S693–S697 [3FE], S710–S718, S720–S726, S729–S736, S746 [4FE], S813 [6FE], S997–S999 [24FE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S395–S397 [16JA], S3776–S3784, S3788, S3792, S3798–S3800, S3804 [18JN], S3852 [19JN], S3887 [23JN]
Amtrak: Northeast corridor infrastructure projects funding, S2085–S2090 [2AP], S2339–S2341 [10AP]
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), S3553–S3560, S3563, S3564–S3575, S3578, S3582, S3583, S3586–S3594, S3597 [11JN], S3622, S3623, S3645–S3647 [12JN], S3681 [16JN], S3702 [17JN], S3805 [18JN], S4131–S4133 [26JN], S4248–S4251, S4258 [8JY], S4639 [21JY], S4737–S4740 [23JY], S4854–S4858 [24JY]
——— 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), conference report, S5012–S5020 [29JY], S5125 [30JY], S5170, S5171, S5175, S5178, S5188, S5206–S5208 [31JY], S5317 [1AU]
——— 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), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 111), S5208 [31JY]
——— 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), insert S. 2450 language in lieu, S3564 [11JN]
——— 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), unanimous-consent agreement, S5198 [31JY]
——— appropriate funds to ensure Reserve component members who perform training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 111), unanimous-consent agreement, S5198 [31JY]
——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, S6610 [11DE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S43 [7JA], S195 [9JA], S274 [13JA], S305 [14JA], S779 [6FE], S929, S932, S933, S937 [12FE], S988 [24FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations, S127 [8JA], S211 [9JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (S. 1844), S129 [8JA]
——— 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, S53–S57, S61–S63 [7JA], S88 [8JA], S208 [9JA], S302, S307–S309 [14JA], S841 [10FE], S861–S863, S872, S878, S879, S883 [11FE], S925, S929 [12FE]
——— 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 (S. 1869), S186 [8JA], S646 [30JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1856), S882 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), S445–S447, S458 [16JA], S467 [27JA], S2064–S2066 [2AP], S2759, S2760 [7MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), motion to proceed, S557 [29JA], S611 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), unanimous-consent request, S1506, S1507 [11MR], S1759 [26MR], S2065 [2AP], S2759 [7MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S492 [27JA], S493 [28JA], S936 [12FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S738 [4FE], S812 [6FE], S837, S840–S843, S845–S847 [10FE], S860–S863, S866, S867, S870, S872, S876–S879, S882–S885 [11FE], S915, S924, S925, S929 [12FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1977), S658 [30JA], S665 [3FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S705 [3FE], S708 [4FE], S867–S870, S882 [11FE], S1168 [26FE], S1187–S1191, S1193–S1201, S1204–S1207, S1209, S1210, S1218 [27FE], S1331 [6MR], S2310–S2312 [9AP], S3319 [2JN]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S936, S940 [12FE], S1011, S1020–S1032, S1035–S1039 [25FE], S1134, S1140–S1148, S1150–S1163, S1165–S1168 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), unanimous-consent agreement, S1169 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), unanimous-consent request, S3262, S3264 [22MY]
Biomedical Research Fund: establish (S. 2115), S2312, S2313 [9AP], S2553 [30AP]
BLM: Abandoned Mine Land Program funding, S5113 [30JY]
——— permanently reauthorize Permit Processing Improvement Fund and provide flexibility to designate new pilot offices and revise fee structures relative to oil and gas permitting, S6654 [11DE]
Boston, MA: harbor dredging project funding, S3260 [22MY]
Budget: allocation of funds, S211 [9JA], S727 [4FE], S1259 [4MR], S1298–S1300 [5MR], S1332–S1334 [6MR], S1640 [13MR], S1854 [31MR], S2141–S2143, S2148 [3AP], S2222 [8AP], S2339, S2352–S2354 [10AP]
——— allocation of unemployment benefits extension funding relative to budget spending limits, S277 [13JA]
——— balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (S. 2495), S5602, S5603 [16SE]
——— clarify rules for use of reserve fund, S67 [7JA]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced, S783 [6FE], S876 [11FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023, S67 [7JA], S925 [12FE]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024, S2043 [2AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), S2458 [29AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: permanently authorize the Safety of Dams Program (S. 1946), S444 [16JA]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (H.R. 5185), S6840 [15DE]
CIA: prohibit funding to transfer drone operations to Dept. of Defense, S387 [16JA]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), S6480, S6481, S6487 [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), unanimous-consent agreement, S6480 [10DE]
Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish, S6653 [11DE]
Committee on the Budget (Senate): revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S649 [30JA], S1913 [1AP], S4547 [16JY], S5042 [29JY], S5296, S5297 [31JY], S5331 [5AU], S5619 [16SE], S6815 [13DE]
Committees of the Senate: committee allocations, budget aggregates, and Social Security levels, S2640 [5MY], S3680 [16JN]
——— committee allocations and budget aggregates, S361 [15JA]
Congress: legislative priorities, S5159 [31JY], S5349 [8SE], S5961 [13NO]
——— legislative process, S3843, S3844, S3845–S3847 [19JN], S4096 [26JN], S5658 [17SE], S6746 [12DE]
——— prohibit earmarks, S3226 [21MY]
Continuing: making, S6003 [17NO]
——— making (H.J. Res. 59), House amendment, S43, S67 [7JA], S277 [13JA], S925 [12FE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 106), S316 [14JA], S343, S344 [15JA]
——— making (H.J. Res. 106), unanimous-consent agreement, S323 [14JA]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), S5602 [16SE], S5657, S5658, S5673, S5676, S5678, S5679, S5682 [17SE], S5725, S5729, S5733–S5764 [18SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), unanimous-consent agreement, S5684 [17SE], S5737, S5757 [18SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 124), unanimous-consent request, S5679 [17SE], S5739 [18SE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 130), S6678, S6681 [11DE]
——— making (H.J. Res. 131), unanimous-consent agreement, S6801 [13DE]
Corps of Engineers: authority to regulate farming, forestry, and ranching activities exempted under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S6810 [13DE]
——— conduct study to identify projects that will enhance ocean and coastal ecosystem resiliency, S3267, S3268 [22MY]
——— Great Lakes dredging funding, S3254 [22MY]
——— improve water supply management of multipurpose dams and reservoirs, S3268, S3269 [22MY]
——— Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico project for hurricane and storm damage reduction funding, S3205 [21MY]
——— New Iberia, LA, port dredging funding, S3205 [21MY]
——— port dredging and maintenance funding, S3223 [21MY]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways, S3254 [22MY]
——— Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, S1355 [6MR], S3277 [22MY]
Courts: decision regarding Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, S641–S644 [30JA]
Defense Production Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 4809), S5720 [17SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify regulations relative to the importation of seeds, S725 [4FE]
——— coordinate efforts with FDA to secure work visas for U.S. food safety inspectors to investigate Chinese processing facilities that produce pet food and chicken for human consumption, S3804 [18JN]
——— limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S675, S676, S678 [3FE], S711 [4FE]
——— National Resource Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection program funding, S419 [16JA]
——— reform commodity subsidy programs, S514 [28JA], S695 [3FE]
——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, S675, S688 [3FE], S730–S734 [4FE]
——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S105 [8JA], S515 [28JA], S673, S680–S685, S696 [3FE], S711, S714–S718, S723, S724 [4FE], S813 [6FE], S2458 [29AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6341 [4DE], S6437, S6440 [9DE], S6470–S6474, S6492–S6496, S6504, S6518–S6528 [10DE], S6584, S6589, S6610, S6644, S6653–S6655, S6673–S6678, S6680, S6681 [11DE], S6716–S6719, S6722–S6739, S6744, S6766, S6773, S6774 [12DE], S6814, S6815 [13DE], S6846 [15DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), S3274 [22MY], S5576 [15SE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2289), S2649 [5MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S3594, S3595 [11JN], S5111–S5113 [30JY], S5366 [8SE], S5666 [17SE]
——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6284–S6287 [3DE]
——— ensure detainees on U.S. soil have access to due process, the court system, and will not be detained indefinitely by the military, S6732, S6733 [12DE]
——— F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program funding, S3677 [16JN], S3856 [19JN]
——— funding, S3831 [19JN]
——— littoral combat ship funding, S2319–S2321 [9AP]
——— making appropriations, S414, S419–S421 [16JA]
——— prohibit funding for Guam infrastructure projects, S413 [16JA]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, S6286 [3DE]
——— reform procurement process to eliminate wasteful defense spending, S2630 [5MY]
——— reform procurement process to eliminate wasteful defense spending relative to large business information technology systems, S4202–S4204 [7JY]
Dept. of Education: establish Federal-State partnership to increase higher education funding and need-based student financial aid (S. 1874), S2778 [7MY]
——— establish Federal-State partnerships to increase higher education funding and need-based student financial aid (S. 1874), S3407 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding to develop, refine, publish, or implement a college rating system, S3648 [12JN]
——— prohibit funding to exercise any influence over States in establishing student academic standards or require standards as condition for participation in Federal aid programs, S3648 [12JN]
——— raise quality of career and technical education programs and allow local eligible recipients to use Perkins grant funding to establish high-quality career academic programs (S. 2584), S4406–S4410 [10JY]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), S5318, S5319 [1AU]
——— making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), unanimous-consent request, S5205, S5206, S5211 [31JY]
——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program, S2836 [8MY]
Dept. of HHS: allow Native American tribes to temporarily reduce services under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program in order to improve or replace facilities, S1570 [12MR]
——— Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funding for Indian tribes and tribal organizations, S1556, S1560 [12MR]
——— clarify Federal definition of homelessness relative to Child Care and Development Block Grant Program eligibility, S6011, S6012 [17NO]
——— clarify that certain parental rights provisions under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program do not favor the use of grants or contracts over child care certificates, S1566 [12MR]
——— clarify that Child Care and Development Block Grant Program reauthorization and improvement maintains existing Federal and State childcare services regulations, S1614 [13MR]
——— clarify that individuals convicted of certain crimes are prohibited from working at childcare facilities funded by the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, S1611 [13MR]
——— ensure that under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program all child care programs on Federal facilities conduct the same background check on child care providers that are required on State land, S1563 [12MR], S2309 [9AP]
——— grant authority to withhold Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds from States failing to comply with a low-income or special needs priority requirement, S1613, S1614 [13MR]
——— Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S6287–S6289 [3DE]
——— prohibit Child Care and Development Block Grant Program eligibility for high-income families, S1608–S1610 [13MR]
——— provide for evidence-based training in efforts to promote early language and literacy development under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, S1611 [13MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1539–S1563, S1566, S1568–S1572 [12MR], S1601–S1617 [13MR], S2309 [9AP]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S5772 [18SE], S5895, S5896, S5940–S5944, S5951 [12NO], S5965 [13NO], S6005–S6013 [17NO], S6084 [18NO], S6192 [20NO]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), motion to proceed, S1169 [26FE], S1187, S1225 [27FE], S1257 [4MR], S1329 [6MR], S1371 [10MR], S1487 [11MR], S1531 [12MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), unanimous-consent agreement, S1305 [5MR], S1377 [10MR], S1556 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), unanimous-consent request, S5940 [12NO]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), S6395 [8DE], S6531 [10DE]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1417), S605 [29JA]
——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 3527), S333 [14JA]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 2154), S5514 [10SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: funding to assist Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador in addressing drug trafficking and organized crime, S5107 [30JY]
——— making appropriations, S404 [16JA]
——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), S6481–S6486 [10DE]
Dept. of HUD: Community Development Block Grant Program funding, S394 [16JA]
——— establish a pilot program to make grants to nonprofit organizations to rehabilitate and modify homes of disabled and low-income veterans, S6528 [10DE]
——— homeless assistance grants funding, S3779 [18JN]
Dept. of Justice: clarify that Crime Victims Fund funding of Victim Witness Coordinators, Advocates, and Specialists is to provide services exclusively for the benefit of crime victims, S5126 [30JY]
——— Executive Office for Immigration Review funding, S5106, S5107 [30JY]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 933), S747 [4FE], S940 [12FE], S1301 [5MR], S2691, S2692 [6MY], S2753–S2755 [7MY], S2995, S3015 [14MY], S5845 [18SE]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 933), unanimous-consent request, S2691 [6MY], S2995 [14MY]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers, S3800 [18JN]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), S4189 [26JN], S5126 [30JY]
——— investigation of Dept. of Homeland Security discretionary enforcement decisions regarding certain immigration violations funding, S3392 [4JN]
——— Office on Violence Against Women Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program funding, S5292 [31JY]
——— prohibit funding for transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, whom Guantanamo Review Task Force has recommended for continued law of war detention, S3842 [19JN]
——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (S. 822), S1811 [27MR], S1898, S1912 [1AP], S2337, S2358, S2371 [10AP], S2403 [11AP], S2577 [1MY], S4670 [22JY], S5290 [31JY], S5574 [15SE], S5845 [18SE]
——— provide Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program funds for auditing sexual assault evidence backlogs and establish a Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting System, S1899 [1AP]
——— reauthorize the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (H.R. 4323), S2358, S2359 [10AP]
——— reauthorize the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (H.R. 4323), unanimous-consent agreement, S5763 [18SE]
——— reauthorize the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (H.R. 4323), unanimous-consent request, S2358 [10AP]
Dept. of Labor: reduce Office of the Secretary funding if independent evaluations of certain job training programs are not submitted in a timely fashion, S3979, S3980 [25JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S300 [14JA], S6610 [11DE], S6749 [12DE]
——— making appropriations (S. 2499), S4111 [26JN]
Dept. of the Interior: establish Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area, designate certain lands as wilderness, and improve management of noxious weeds in Lewis and Clark National Forest, S6654 [11DE]
——— Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, S318–S320 [14JA], S391, S392, S405–S407, S419 [16JA]
——— Payments in Lieu of Taxes program funding, S5758 [18SE], S6745 [12DE]
——— take lands and mineral rights on the reservation of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana and other culturally important lands into trust, S6655 [11DE]
——— transfer land from Badger Army Ammunition Plant to the Ho-Chunk Nation, S6722–S6725 [12DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, S421 [16JA]
Dept. of Transportation: establish an Emergency Transportation Safety Fund (S. 911), S4650 [21JY]
——— maintain regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers, S3837–S3842 [19JN], S6671–S6673 [11DE]
——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, S394 [16JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct nationwide investigation of scheduling practices and procedures and prohibit payment of performance bonuses to administrators until investigation is completed and reforms are instituted, S3166 [20MY]
——— delay expansion of medical services to veterans with no service-connected disability or income above means-tested threshold until GAO certifies that resources can accommodate increased enrollment, S1024–S1032 [25FE], S1146, S1161–S1163 [26FE], S1205 [27FE]
——— mental health care funding, S4539 [16JY]
——— offset increased medical services and benefits funding by capping Dept. of Defense overseas contingency operations account funding, S1204, S1206 [27FE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, S410, S411 [16JA]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), S3166 [20MY], S3286 [22MY], S5033 [29JY]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), unanimous-consent request, S5034 [29JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S412 [16JA], S3647–S3649 [12JN]
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, S6727–S6731, S6734, S6744 [12DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S415 [16JA], S3776–S3784, S3788, S3792, S3798–S3800 [18JN], S3837–S3842, S3852 [19JN], S3887 [23JN], S6811 [13DE]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (S. 2198), S2041 [1AP], S2043 [2AP], S3222 [21MY], S3308 [22MY]
——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (S. 2016), S892 [11FE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations, S3826 [19JN], S6736 [12DE]
Eximbank: extend and reauthorize (S. 2709), S5157 [30JY], S5159 [31JY], S5389–S5391 [9SE]
——— reauthorize, S3963 [25JN], S4315–S4318 [9JY], S4869–S4872 [24JY], S5682–S5684 [17SE]
——— reform, S2309 [9AP]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (H.R. 2591), S6819 [13DE]
FDA: funding, S3784 [18JN]
Federal agencies and departments: consolidate duplicative and overlapping Government programs, S398–S400 [16JA]
——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine, S1680 [24MR], S1702 [25MR], S1747 [26MR]
——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (S. 2352), unanimous-consent agreement, S5004 [28JY]
——— require accountability and transparency in Federal spending (S. 994), S2359–S2362, S2370 [10AP], S2643 [5MY], S6435 [9DE]
Federal aid programs: establish grant program to promote reforms in workforce education and skills training for manufacturing in States and metropolitan areas (S. 2897), S6321–S6323 [4DE], S6503 [10DE]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize, S4304 [9JY]
FEMA: 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), S1326 [5MR], S1330, S1369 [6MR], S1627–S1632, S1633 [13MR]
——— delay increases in flood insurance premium rates until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), unanimous-consent agreement, S1627 [13MR]
——— delay increases in premium rates under National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (H.R. 3370), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 93), S1669 [13MR]
——— ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes (S. 2137), S1632 [13MR]
——— ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes (S. 2137), unanimous-consent agreement, S1627 [13MR]
Foreign aid: prohibit funding to countries that persecute Christians, S4212 [7JY]
Forest Service: diversion of forest management funding to wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S4877 [24JY]
——— revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees, S6655 [11DE]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1388 [10MR], S5120 [30JY], S5205, S5206, S5290 [31JY]
——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (S. 1875), S418 [16JA], S5102, S5103 [30JY]
Government: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 625), S3219, S3220 [21MY], S5602, S5603 [16SE]
——— making consolidated appropriations, S300, S305, S316–S320 [14JA], S345–S348, S360, S361 [15JA], S384–S387, S390–S392, S394–S425, S427 [16JA], S6503, S6505 [10DE], S6601, S6610, S6660, S6671–S6673, S6678, S6679 [11DE], S6700, S6719–S6722, S6736, S6740–S6767, S6771 [12DE], S6796, S6804, S6809–S6814 [13DE], S6860–S6863 [15DE], S6876–S6878 [16DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations (S. 2772), S5315 [31JY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, S3207, S3223 [21MY], S3268, S3271 [22MY]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, S641–S644 [30JA]
Higher Education Act: reauthorize, S3482 [9JN]
——— reauthorize (S. 2954), S6207 [20NO]
Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2581 [1MY], S3446 [5JN], S3779 [18JN], S4211 [7JY], S4258 [8JY], S4373 [10JY]
——— funding through closing certain corporate tax loopholes, S2222 [8AP], S3514 [10JN]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (S. 2772), S5317 [1AU]
——— making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (S. 2773), S5203, S5315 [31JY], S5317 [1AU]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), S5077–S5079 [30JY], S5176 [31JY], S5321 [1AU], S5334, S5337 [5AU], S5349, S5353 [8SE]
——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., S6757–S6760, S6764, S6766, S6767 [12DE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 2789), S5509 [10SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), S6463 [9DE]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 1681), S3620 [11JN], S3624, S3656–S3658 [12JN]
Iowa: Iowa House of Representatives passage of resolution on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S561 [29JA]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1151–S1160 [26FE]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system, S5205, S5206, S5211 [31JY], S5318, S5319 [1AU]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize, S5660 [17SE]
——— recognize anniversary, reauthorize, and call for full, permanent, and dedicated funding, S4377 [10JY]
LIHEAP: funding, S714 [4FE], S1773 [26MR]
LIHEAP Action Day: observance, S1773 [26MR]
Manhattan Project National Historical Park: establish, S6654 [11DE]
Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved, S3840, S3841 [19JN]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (S. 162), motion to proceed, S3019 [14MY], S3047 [15MY], S3151 [20MY], S3195 [21MY]
Missisquoi and Trout Rivers: designate segments as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, S6680 [11DE]
Motor vehicles: amend weight limitations for natural gas vehicles, S3837 [19JN]
——— create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles, S3837 [19JN]
——— create incentives for the development of alternative fuel vehicles (S. 2065), S1236 [27FE]
MotorCities National Heritage Area: extend authorization (S. 2221), S2241 [8AP]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 4412), S3884 [19JN]
——— funding, S404 [16JA], S3788 [18JN]
——— space technology funding, S3778 [18JN]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend, S4304 [9JY]
National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S2303 [9AP]
National Integrated Drought Information System: reauthorize (H.R. 2431), S1132 [25FE]
National Law Enforcement Museum Act: extend museum construction termination date (H.R. 4120), S2676 [5MY]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4746, S4752, S4846 [23JY], S4851, S4869, S4877, S4880, S4887, S4893 [24JY], S4975–S4980 [28JY], S5197–S5205, S5290, S5310 [31JY], S5323 [1AU]
——— 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, S4988 [28JY], S5005–S5015, S5019, S5041 [29JY], S5075, S5081, S5083–S5087, S5093–S5095, S5102–S5107, S5117–S5121 [30JY], S5164–S5169, S5172, S5181, S5186–S5188, S5193, S5194 [31JY]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), unanimous-consent agreement, S5197 [31JY]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), unanimous-consent request, S5201 [31JY]
——— 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, S5159 [31JY]
National Park Service: reduce number of national historic sites and parks to increase efficiency, S6725–S6727 [12DE]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4329), unanimous-consent request, S6733 [12DE]
——— reauthorize (S. 1352), S6375 [8DE]
——— reauthorize (S. 1352), unanimous-consent request, S6374, S6375 [8DE]
NIH: funding, S708 [4FE], S2743 [7MY]
——— medical reseach funding, S2553 [30AP]
——— prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, restore purchasing power (S. 2658), S4906 [24JY]
——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 2019), S3 [6JA], S1491, S1492 [11MR]
——— reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (H.R. 594), S5862 [18SE]
NLRB: prohibit funding to require provision of lists of employees eligible to vote in labor organization elections and one additional form of personal contact information, S3648 [12JN]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (S. 2181), S1805 [27MR]
North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects, S4304 [9JY]
Obama, President: constitutionality of executive actions, S6159–S6161 [19NO]
——— evaluation of administration, S6279–S6281 [3DE]
Patent and Trademark Office: establish Innovation Promotion Fund and remove from congressional appropriations process to prevent diversion of user fees (S. 2146), S1658 [13MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement and apply savings to restoring working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S423 [16JA]
——— prohibit funding to implement as long as implementation has negative impact on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S423 [16JA]
Political campaigns: eliminate limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts, S6814 [13DE]
POW: freeze funding to transfer individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, deduct money used for such transfers from Executive Office of the President budget, and require congressional approval for such transfers, S3491 [9JN]
Public debt: temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling, S915 [12FE]
Public lands: authorizing Federal land projects that develop natural resources for energy production, expand national park system boundaries, and establish new parks, S6522–S6527 [10DE]
Rivers: Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) and Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa (ACT) river systems conflict resolution, S3269 [22MY]
Roads and highways: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, S5038 [29JY]
——— empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs, S5028–S5031, S5034, S5038 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S628 [30JA], S4645 [21JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S4511 [15JY], S4513 [16JY], S4650–S4653 [21JY], S4668, S4669 [22JY], S4873 [24JY], S4980, S4985 [28JY], S5021–S5039, S5041 [29JY], S5113 [30JY], S5194–S5197 [31JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 108), S5039 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), House amendment, S5209 [31JY], S5317 [1AU]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), unanimous-consent agreement, S4721 [23JY], S5031 [29JY], S5198 [31JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 2322), S4211 [7JY], S4651–S4653 [21JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs through reductions in private-sector pensions guarantees, S4651 [21JY], S5021, S5024, S5037 [29JY]
Rockefeller, Senator: legislative accomplishments, S6331–S6334 [4DE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (S. 2646), S4764–S4767 [23JY], S5981 [13NO], S6381 [8DE]
San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness, S6524 [10DE]
SBA: improve the procurement program for women-owned small business concerns, S6440 [9DE]
——— make permanent and reauthorize the Intermediary Lending Pilot Program (S. 2637), S4707 [22JY]
——— reauthorize women’s business center program (S. 2693), S5138 [30JY], S6440 [9DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations, S411 [16JA], S6754 [12DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3392 [4JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to proceed, S3621, S3654 [12JN], S3675 [16JN], S3691 [17JN], S3776–S3784, S3788, S3792, S3798–S3800, S3804 [18JN], S3836–S3843, S3845, S3852 [19JN], S3887 [23JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), unanimous-consent request, S3843 [19JN]
Secure Water Act: reauthorize and update certain provisions (S. 2019), S1477 [10MR]
Senate: legislative priorities, S5498–S5502 [10SE], S5525 [11SE], S5674 [17SE]
——— legislative process, S346 [15JA], S3905, S3906 [24JN], S6495 [10DE]
——— tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, S734, S735 [4FE]
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), S5657, S5673, S5678 [17SE], S5725, S5729, S5733–S5752, S5756–S5763 [18SE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, S6381 [8DE]
——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 898), S4544 [16JY], S4846 [23JY], S5117 [30JY]
Transportation: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, S5026–S5028 [29JY]
——— importance of infrastructure investment, S3800 [18JN]
——— reauthorize surface transportation programs, S3447 [5JN]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (S. 2250), S2626, S2627 [5MY]
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD, S6730 [12DE]
U.N.: funding, S5206 [31JY]
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (S. 2338), S6697 [11DE]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (H.R. 5816), S6840 [15DE]
——— reauthorize (S. 2711), S5143 [30JY]
Ukraine: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (S. 2183), S1834 [27MR]
——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1528 [11MR], S1531 [12MR], S1633–S1640 [13MR], S1720, S1722 [25MR], S1742, S1743 [26MR], S1782, S1785, S1787–S1792 [27MR], S2091 [2AP], S5289 [31JY]
——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), unanimous-consent request, S1635 [13MR], S1719 [25MR]
Valles Caldera National Preserve: designate as a unit of the National Park System, S6653 [11DE]
Venezuela: impose targeted sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters and strengthen civil society (S. 2142), S4117 [26JN], S5288–S5290 [31JY], S5463 [9SE], S6396–S6398 [8DE], S6676 [11DE]
Veterans: benefits funding, S3264–S3266 [22MY]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1950), S445–S447, S458 [16JA], S467 [27JA], S2064–S2066 [2AP], S2759, S2760 [7MY]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1950), motion to proceed, S557 [29JA], S611 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1950), unanimous-consent request, S1506, S1507 [11MR], S1759 [26MR], S2065 [2AP], S2759 [7MY]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S705 [3FE], S708 [4FE], S867, S882 [11FE], S1168 [26FE], S1187–S1191, S1193–S1201, S1204–S1207, S1209, S1210, S1218 [27FE], S1331 [6MR], S2310–S2312 [9AP], S3319 [2JN]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S936, S940 [12FE], S1011, S1020–S1032, S1035–S1039 [25FE], S1134, S1140–S1148, S1150–S1163, S1165–S1168 [26FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), unanimous-consent agreement, S1169 [26FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), unanimous-consent request, S3262, S3264 [22MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), S5 [6JA], S940 [12FE], S1374 [10MR], S2404 [11AP], S2577 [1MY], S5292 [31JY], S5426 [9SE], S5684 [17SE], S6381 [8DE]
——— repeal special rule for Alaska, S6416 [9DE]
War: recognize impact of financial costs on U.S. economy and move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and refocus efforts on addressing domestic priorities, S3795 [18JN]
Women: tribute to congressional accomplishments and agenda relative to women, S4896 [24JY]
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: reauthorize (S. 2111), S1586 [12MR]
Reports
Ryan Budget Would Slash SNAP by $137 Billion Over Ten Years—Low-Income Households in All States Would Feel Sharp Effects: Dorothy Rosenbaum, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H3011 [8AP]
Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H222 [14JA], H1428 [27JA], H3288 [29AP], H4428–H4433 [15MY], H5393–H5395 [17JN], H7357–H7363 [9SE], H8027–H8031 [17NO]
Reports filed
Agricultural Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2642) (H. Rept. 113–333), H1430 [27JA]
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4800) (H. Rept. 113–468), H5072 [5JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2389) (S. Rept. 113–164), S3293 [22MY]
Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–163), S3293 [22MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–193), S3719 [17JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–222), S5047 [29JY]
Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 715) (S. Rept. 113–167), S3293 [22MY]
Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1869) (H. Rept. 113–382), H2565 [21MR]
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 113–381), H2488 [18MR]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection Border, Maritime, and Transportation Security Responsibilities Authorization: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3846) (H. Rept. 113–555), H6813 [24JY]
Bureau of Reclamation Safety of Dams Program Permanent Authorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1946) (S. Rept. 113–227), S5215 [31JY]
Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4007) (H. Rept. 113–491), H5639 [23JN]
——— Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 4007) (S. Rept. 113–263), S5779 [18SE]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1077) (S. Rept. 113–189), S3474 [5JN]
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1086) (S. Rept. 113–138), S1048 [25FE]
Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2042) (S. Rept. 113–239), S5216 [31JY]
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4005) (H. Rept. 113–384), H2644 [25MR]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 74, Corrections in Enrollment of H.R. 3547, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 113–327), H223 [14JA]
Consideration of H. Con. Res. 96, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2015–2024 and Clarify Proceedings and Actions During April District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 544) (H. Rept. 113–405), H2990 [7AP]
Consideration of H.J. Res 124, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 722) (H. Rept. 113–600), H7527 [15SE]
Consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, and Conference Report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 113–334), H1430 [27JA]
Consideration of H.R. 1874, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H.R. 1871, Baseline Reform Act, and H.R. 1872, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 113–400), H2913 [3AP]
Consideration of H.R. 4413, Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 629) (H. Rept. 113–476), H5493 [18JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4435, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 585) (H. Rept. 113–455), H4474 [19MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4453, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 590) (H. Rept. 113–460), H4683 [20MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4486, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 557) (H. Rept. 113–426), H3291 [29AP]
Consideration of H.R. 4487, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 557) (H. Rept. 113–426), H3291 [29AP]
Consideration of H.R. 4660, Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 585) (H. Rept. 113–455), H4474 [19MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4681, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4800, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 616) (H. Rept. 113–472), H5248 [10JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4870, Dept. of Defense Appropriations and Senate Amendments to H.R. 3230 Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act: Committee on•20Rules (House) (H. Res. 628) (H. Rept. 113–475), H5397 [17JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]
Consideration of H.R. 5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations and H.R. 4718, Bonus Depreciation Modification and Permanency: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 661) (H. Rept. 113–517), H6034 [9JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 669) (H. Rept. 113–521), H6214 [14JY]
Consideration of H.R. 5230, Supplemental Appropriations To Address Border Crisis, Border Security and Law Enforcement, and Humanitarian and Repatriation Assistance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 113–567), H7124 [30JY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]
Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 487) (H. Rept. 113–361), H1937 [25FE]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 501) (H. Rept. 113–374), H2198 [5MR]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 700) (H. Rept. 113–570), H7180 [31JY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]
Consideration of S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 113–351), H1769 [11FE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 83, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 776) (H. Rept. 113–655), H9043 [10DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 3979, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 770) (H. Rept. 113–646), H8365 [3DE]
Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 113–567), H7124 [30JY]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 3547, Consolidated Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 113–327), H223 [14JA]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 4413) (H. Rept. 113–469), H5072 [5JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4870) (H. Rept. 113–473), H5368 [13JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4870) (S. Rept. 113–211), S4618 [17JY]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 4435) (H. Rept. 113–446), H4064 [13MY], H4474 [19MY]
——— Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2410) (S. Rept. 113–176), S3341 [2JN]
Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4290) (H. Rept. 113–559), H6813 [24JY]
——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2154), S4762 [23JY]
Dept. of HHS Grant Programs for Education and Outreach on Newborn Screening and Coordinated Followup Care Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 113–478), H5556 [19JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4903) (H. Rept. 113–481), H5556 [19JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2534) (S. Rept. 113–198), S4153 [26JN]
Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Authorization Increase: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1799), S3668 [12JN]
Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4323) (H. Rept. 113–404), H2990 [7AP]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5013) (H. Rept. 113–499), H5823 [30JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2499) (S. Rept. 113–195), S3863 [19JN]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 113–551), H6744 [23JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4486) (H. Rept. 113–416), H3239 [28AP]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4486) (S. Rept. 113–174), S3293 [22MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4745) (H. Rept. 113–464), H4836 [27MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2438) (S. Rept. 113–182), S3474 [5JN]
Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 994) (S. Rept. 113–139), S1818 [27MR]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4923) (H. Rept. 113–486), H5597 [20JN]
EPA National Estuary Program Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5266) (H. Rept. 113–612), H7937 [12NO]
FEMA Programs and Activities Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3300) (H. Rept. 113–732), H10335 [2JA]
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5016) (H. Rept. 113–508), H5826 [3JY]
Further Revised Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–241), S5334 [5AU]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 113–312), S6788 [12DE]
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Agreement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3806) (H. Rept. 113–695), H10334 [2JA]
Highway and Transportation Funding Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 5021) (H. Rept. 113–520), H6214 [14JY]
Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H.R. 4681) (H. Rept. 113–463), H4836 [27MY]
——— Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 2741) (S. Rept. 113–233), S5215 [31JY]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5448) (H. Rept. 113–613), H7937 [12NO]
Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4487) (H. Rept. 113–417), H3239 [28AP]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 4487) (S. Rept. 113–196), S3863 [19JN]
NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1317), S6540 [10DE]
——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4412) (H. Rept. 113–470), H5072 [5JN]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 51) (S. Rept. 113–183), S3474 [5JN]
National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 2431) (H. Rept. 113–348), H1686 [6FE]
National Law Enforcement Museum Act Museum Construction Termination Date Extension: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4120) (H. Rept. 113–421), H3240 [28AP]
National Park Access Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2104) (S. Rept. 113–298), S6540 [10DE]
National Sea Grant College Program Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2030) (S. Rept. 113–279), S6234 [1DE]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 1786) (H. Rept. 113–380), H2432 [13MR]
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act Reauthorization: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 4329) (H. Rept. 113–628), H8169 [20NO]
——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1352) (S. Rept. 113–152), S2406 [11AP]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 969) (S. Rept. 113–188), S3474 [5JN]
NIH Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers Reauthorization and Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 594) (H. Rept. 113–556), H6813 [24JY]
No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 113–332), H1252 [23JA]
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 741) (S. Rept. 113–187), S3474 [5JN]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2208) (H. Rept. 113–501), H5823 [30JN]
Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1562), S27 [6JA]
Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5449) (H. Rept. 113–629), H8225 [1DE]
Poison Center Network Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3527) (H. Rept. 113–321), H19 [7JA]
Protecting States, Opening National Parks Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3286) (H. Rept. 113–694), H10333 [2JA]
Public Access to Public Land Guarantee Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1750) (S. Rept. 113–295), S6540 [10DE]
Responsible Use of Taxpayer Dollars for Portraits Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1820) (S. Rept. 113–217), S4762 [23JY]
Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2646), S5918 [12NO]
Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 475) (H. Rept. 113–350), H1718 [10FE]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 700) (H. Rept. 113–570), H7180 [31JY]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 776) (H. Rept. 113–655), H9043 [10DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4660) (H. Rept. 113–448), H4433 [15MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2437) (S. Rept. 113–181), S3474 [5JN]
Second Chance Act Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1690), S5918 [12NO]
Secure Water Act Reauthorization and Updating of Certain Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2019) (S. Rept. 113–230), S5215 [31JY]
Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2015–2024: Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 96) (H. Rept. 113–403), H2961 [4AP]
Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2015: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 113–425), H3291 [29AP], H4474 [19MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 113–474), H5397 [17JN]
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]
Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2250) (S. Rept. 113–234), S5215 [31JY]
——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4450) (H. Rept. 113–542), H6654 [22JY]
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2338) (S. Rept. 113–281), S6234 [1DE]
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2142), S3293 [22MY]
Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3230) (H. Rept. 113–564), H6975 [28JY]
Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 970) (S. Rept. 113–143), S1923 [1AP]
Resolutions by organizations
One Percent Spending Reduction Act: Petroleum Association of Wyoming, S5603 [16SE]
Rulings of the Chair
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 465), H1443, H1445 [28JA]
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), S3593 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), consideration (H. Res. 590), H4701, H4703 [21MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5445, H5446, H5482, H5484, H5487 [18JN], H5565, H5566 [20JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3344, H3350, H3354 [30AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5089, H5105, H5169, H5172, H5181, H5182, H5183, H5184 [9JN], H5218, H5223, H5226 [10JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6027 [9JY], H6070, H6073, H6075, H6077, H6078, H6080 [10JY]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6199, H6208 [14JY], H6272, H6274 [15JY]
National objectives: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5205 [31JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4951, H4952, H4998 [29MY]
Statements
Briefing Note—Meeting the Needs of Children on the U.S. Border: Save the Children Federation, Inc., S5119 [30JY]
Consolidated Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H9285 [11DE]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act: Executive Office of the President, H5616 [23JN]
Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 4870): Executive Office of the President, H5410 [18JN]
Ebola in West Africa—A Global Challenge and Public Health Threat: Senator Alexander, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S5689 [17SE]
Federal Funding of Higher Education: Senator Alexander, S814 [6FE]
Highway and Transportation Funding Act: Executive Office of the President, H6253 [15JY]
How Eximbank Helped Save My Business: Gabriel Ojeda, Fritz-Pak Corp., E1308 [1AU]
Patent Fee Integrity Act: Internet Association, S1661 [13MR]
Prohibit Conversion of Previously Contracted Dept. of Defense Functions to Performance by Federal Employees: American Conservative Union, H4735 [21MY]
——— American Legion, H4734 [21MY]
——— Business Coalition for Fair Competition, H4735 [21MY]
——— Competitive Enterprise Institute, H4735 [21MY]
——— Management Association for Private Photogrammetric Surveyors (MAPPS), H4735 [21MY]
——— National Veteran Small Business Coalition, H4735 [21MY]
——— Textile Rental Services Association, H4735 [21MY]
Prohibit Dept. of HUD Community Development Block Grant Program Funding To Implement Proposed ‘‘Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing’’ Rule: Nathan Mehrens, Americans for Limited Government (organization), H5178 [9JN]
Responsible Spending Restraint and Reform—Response to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities: Committee on the Budget (House), H3033 [8AP]
Summaries
Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 83), H9286–H9290 [11DE]
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act (H.R. 4413): End User Exemption for Certain Derivative Sales Provisions, H8990 [10DE]
Land Management Plan for Former Badger Army Ammunition Plant Parcels: Ho-Chunk Nation, S6723–S6725 [12DE]
Tables
Aggregate amount expended on outside counsel and other experts relative to litigation on actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution, H7927 [12NO]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5268–H5280 [11JN]
Budget aggregates, S362 [15JA], S649 [30JA], S1914 [1AP], S2641 [5MY], S3680 [16JN], S4547 [16JY], S5043 [29JY], S5297, S5298 [31JY], S5332 [5AU], S5619 [16SE], S6816 [13DE], H2359 [12MR], H5392 [17JN], H7993 [14NO], H10310 [11DE]
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S649 [30JA]
Committee on Appropriations (House) spending authority, H222 [14JA], H1428 [27JA], H3288 [29AP], H5393 [17JN], H10310 [11DE]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget allocations adjustments detail, S3681 [16JN], S5043 [29JY], S5297, S5298 [31JY], S5332 [5AU], S6815 [13DE]
Committee on Appropriations (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S2641, S2642 [5MY], S3681 [16JN], S5043 [29JY], S5297, S5298 [31JY], S5332 [5AU], S6815 [13DE]
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S4547 [16JY], S5619 [16SE]
Committee on Finance (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S1914 [1AP]
Committee on Ways and Means (House) allocations relative to Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H7993 [14NO]
Committees of the House spending authority, H1428, H1429 [27JA], H3289 [29AP]
Committees of the Senate budget allocations, S2641, S2642 [5MY]
Committees of the Senate budget authority and outlay allocations, S2642 [5MY]
Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5431–H5438 [18JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3310–H3313 [30AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5079–H5086 [9JN]
Direct spending legislation—Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) allocation for resolution changes, H2359 [12MR]
Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5973–H5976 [9JY]
Federal Government spending outlays, H1751 [11FE]
Financial services and general Government appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6171–H6176 [14JY]
Fiscal year 2014 budget totals, H1428 [27JA]
Fiscal year 2015 budget totals, H3288 [29AP]
Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3370–H3372 [1MY]
Mandatory outlays in CBO’s baseline (2014–2024), H2798 [1AP]
Mandatory outlays since 2004, H2799 [1AP]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4871–H4875 [28MY]
Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations, S361, S362 [15JA]
Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations adjustments, S362, S363 [15JA]
Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S363 [15JA]
Social Security levels, S362 [15JA], S2641 [5MY]
Supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), H7159 [31JY], H7218 [1AU]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 74, correction in enrollment of H.R. 3547, consolidated appropriations, H452 [15JA]
H. Con. Res. 81, corrections in enrollment of S. 25, South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act, H1759 [11FE]
H. Con. Res. 82, corrections in enrollment of S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, H1759 [11FE]
H. Con. Res. 93, technical corrections to H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, H2401 [13MR]
H. Con. Res. 96, setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024, H3087–H3097 [9AP]
H. Con. Res. 108, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H6391 [17JY]
H. Con. Res. 111, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 3230, Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act, H7087 [30JY]
H. Con. Res. 122, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 83, consolidated appropriations, H9291 [11DE]
H. Res. 458, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 3547, and H. Con. Res. 74, correction in enrollment of H.R. 3547, consolidated appropriations, and House proceedings and actions during January district work period, H244 [15JA]
H. Res. 465, consideration of H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act and conference report on H.R. 2642, Agricultural Act, H1443 [28JA]
H. Res. 475, clarify House proceedings and actions during February district work period and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H1731 [11FE]
H. Res. 475, consideration of S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, H1748 [11FE]
H. Res. 487, consideration of H.R. 3865, Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act, H.R. 2804, Achieving Less Excess in Regulation and Requiring Transparency (ALERRT) Act, and suspension of House Rules to consider legislation, H1950 [26FE]
H. Res. 501, allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation, H2202 [6MR]
H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 1874, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H.R. 1871, Baseline Reform Act, and H.R. 1872, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H2919 [4AP]
H. Res. 544, consideration of H. Con. Res. 96, setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024, and clarify House proceedings and actions during April district work period, H3001 [8AP]
H. Res. 557, consideration of H.R. 4486, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H3301 [30AP]
H. Res. 557, consideration of H.R. 4487, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3301 [30AP]
H. Res. 585, consideration of H.R. 4435, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4496 [20MY]
H. Res. 585, consideration of H.R. 4660, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H4496 [20MY]
H. Res. 590, consideration of H.R. 4435, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4699 [21MY]
H. Res. 604, consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 4681, intelligence services appropriations, H5029 [30MY]
H. Res. 616, consideration of H.R. 4800, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H5259 [11JN]
H. Res. 627, return to House H.R. 4412, NASA programs authorization, H5390 [17JN]
H. Res. 628, consideration of H.R. 4870, Dept. of Defense appropriations and Senate amendments to H.R. 3230, Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act, H5407 [18JN]
H. Res. 629, consideration of H.R. 4413, Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, H5508 [19JN]
H. Res. 641, consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act and H.R. 4923, energy and water development appropriations, H5736 [25JN]
H. Res. 661, consideration of H.R. 5016, financial services and general Government appropriations and H.R. 4718, bonus depreciation modification and permanency, H6043 [10JY]
H. Res. 669, consideration of H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H6235 [15JY]
H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7133 [31JY]
H. Res. 696, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H7133 [31JY]
H. Res. 700, allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7191 [1AU]
H. Res. 710, allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H7206 [1AU]
H. Res. 710, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7206 [1AU]
H. Res. 722, consideration of H.J. Res. 124, continuing appropriations, H7541 [16SE]
H. Res. 776, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 83, consolidated appropriations, H9065 [11DE]
H. Res. 776, same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H9065 [11DE]
H.J. Res. 106, continuing appropriations, H198 [14JA]
H.J. Res. 124, continuing appropriations, H7550–H7552 [16SE]
H.J. Res. 130, continuing appropriations, H9291 [11DE]
H.J. Res. 131, continuing appropriations, H10314 [12DE]
H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, H1459 [28JA]
H.R. 83, consolidated appropriations, H9076–H9273 [11DE]
H.R. 594, NIH Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers reauthorization and extension, H6933 [28JY]
H.R. 1281, Dept. of HHS grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted reauthorization, H5696 [24JN]
H.R. 1786, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program reauthorization, H6144 [14JY]
H.R. 1791, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H1518 [3FE]
H.R. 1871, Baseline Reform Act, H3015 [8AP]
H.R. 1872, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H2965–H2968 [7AP]
H.R. 1874, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H2935 [4AP]
H.R. 2431, National Integrated Drought Information System reauthorization, H1691 [10FE]
H.R. 2591, FAA Modernization and Reform Act provisions amendment, H9292 [11DE]
H.R. 3370, Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, H2128–H2132 [4MR]
H.R. 3527, Poison Center Network Act, H36 [8JA]
H.R. 3547, consolidated appropriations, H256–H437 [15JA]
H.R. 3846, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection border, maritime, and transportation security responsibilities authorization, H6899–H6904 [28JY]
H.R. 3979, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8388–H8621 [4DE]
H.R. 4005, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H2763–H2772 [1AP]
H.R. 4007, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program Authorization and Accountability Act, H5845–H5847 [8JY]
H.R. 4007, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities From Terrorist Attacks Act, S6482–S6486 [10DE]
H.R. 4120, National Law Enforcement Museum Act museum construction termination date extension, H3217 [28AP]
H.R. 4152, provide for costs of loan guarantees to Ukraine, H2215 [6MR]
H.R. 4152, Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act, H2752–H2755 [1AP]
H.R. 4290, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, H7343 [9SE]
H.R. 4323, Dept. of Justice DNA Backlog Reduction Program reauthorization, H2980 [7AP]
H.R. 4329, Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act reauthorization, H8246–H8250 [2DE]
H.R. 4412, NASA programs authorization, H5108–H5123 [9JN], H5577–H5591 [20JN]
H.R. 4435, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4549–H4671 [20MY]
H.R. 4450, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act, H6626 [22JY]
H.R. 4487, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H3376–H3380 [1MY]
H.R. 4653, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, H5836 [8JY]
H.R. 4681, intelligence services appropriations, H8951–H8956 [10DE]
H.R. 4809, Defense Production Act reauthorization and improvement, H7002 [29JY]
H.R. 5021, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H6246–H6249 [15JY], H7169–H7172 [31JY]
H.R. 5035, NIST reauthorization, H6597–H6599 [22JY]
H.R. 5185, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer reauthorization, H8889 [9DE]
H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7153–H7158 [31JY], H7213–H7216 [1AU]
H.R. 5266, EPA National Estuary Program reauthorization, H7911 [12NO]
H.R. 5309, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act, H7263–H7265 [8SE]
H.R. 5448, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, H8080 [19NO]
H.R. 5769, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H8289–H8301 [3DE]
H.R. 5816, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, H9016 [10DE]
S. 25, South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act, S934 [12FE], H1739 [11FE]
S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, S933 [12FE], H1752 [11FE]
S. 994, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, S2359–S2361 [10AP], H3203–H3205 [28AP]
S. 1086, Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, S1539–S1545 [12MR], S1617–S1627 [13MR], H7465–H7473 [15SE]
S. 1417, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, S605–S607 [29JA]
S. 1474, repeal Violence Against Women Act special rule for Alaska, H9294 [11DE]
S. 1681, intelligence services appropriations, H5700–H5710 [24JN]
S. 1799, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers authorization increase, S4189 [26JN], H6875 [28JY]
S. 2016, California Emergency Drought Relief Act, S893–S896 [11FE]
S. 2115, American Cures Act, S1586 [12MR]
S. 2137, ensure that holders of flood insurance policies under the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program do not receive premium refunds for coverage of second homes, S1632 [13MR]
S. 2142, Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act, S6396–S6398 [8DE], H9020 [10DE]
S. 2154, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, H7461 [15SE]
S. 2183, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming to Ukraine authorization and increase, S1830, S1834 [27MR], H2756 [1AP]
S. 2338, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency reauthorization, S6697 [11DE], H10314 [12DE]
S. 2444, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H9002–H9014 [10DE]
S. 2584, Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S4408 [10JY]
S. 2646, Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, S4764–S4766 [23JY]
S. 2693, Women’s Small Business Ownership Act, S5138–S5142 [30JY]
S. 2711, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reauthorization, S5144 [30JY]
S. 2743, supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance, S5224–S5233 [31JY]
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]
APPS, GILLIAN
Remarks in Senate
Olympic Games: tribute to New Hampshire participants, S817 [6FE]
AQUA QUEST INTERNATIONAL (organization)
Remarks in House
Honduras: call for release of Aqua Quest International (organization) employees being detained without due process, H5506 [19JN]
AQUACULTURE
Bills and resolutions
Corps of Engineers: carry out projects necessary to separate the hydrologic connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River to prevent interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species (see S. 3002), S6626 [11DE] (see H.R. 4001), H1658 [5FE] (see H.R. 5861), H9302 [11DE]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota, H5313 [11JN]
——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, H4493 [20MY], E874 [29MY]
Remarks in Senate
Corps of Engineers: manage threat of Asian carp traveling up the Mississippi River in Minnesota, S3253 [22MY]
——— prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes and their tributaries, S3271 [22MY]
ARAB AMERICANS
Remarks in House
Beydoun, Fay: International Institute Foundation Heritage Hall of Fame inductee, E16 [8JA]
ARAB COUNTRIES see also Middle East
Articles and editorials
Assad ‘‘Says Fighting Largely Over by End of Year’’—Former Russian PM, S2345 [10AP]
Congress Ducks Its Duty on ISIS Vote, H8377 [4DE]
Exclusive—Al Qaeda’s American Fighters Are Coming Home—And U.S. Intelligence Can’t Find Them, S3258 [22MY]
FBI Director—Number of Americans Traveling To Fight in Syria Increasing, S3258 [22MY]
Hezbollah Confident in Assad, West Resigned to Syria Stalemate, S2345 [10AP]
New War’s Rising Cost, H8376 [4DE]
Obama Widens Post-2014 Combat Role for U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, H8376 [4DE]
Obama’s ‘Blame the Video’ Fraud Started in Cairo, Not Benghazi, H3404 [1MY]
Training ‘Moderate Islamists’—Four More Americans Killed in Afghanistan, H7864 [18SE]
Why Iraq Was a Mistake (excerpt), H6220 [15JY]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (see H. Res. 591), H4784 [21MY] (see H. Res. 600), H4909 [28MY]
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] (see H. Res. 505), H2256 [6MR]
Egypt: prohibit U.S. assistance as a result of military coup d’état (see S. 2477), S3719 [17JN]
——— provide certain legal relief from politically motivated charges by Egyptian Government (see S. 2649), S4762 [23JY]
Iran: condemn human rights violations (see H. Res. 754), H7995 [14NO]
Middle East: achieve a lasting peace and improve economic situation (see H.R. 5734), H8071 [18NO]
Letters
Deteriorating situation in Iraq: several Senators, S212 [9JA]
Press releases
Number of Children Suffering More Than Doubles in Third Year of Syria Conflict—Among Hardest Hit Are 1 Million Children Under Siege and in Hard-To-Reach Areas: UNICEF, H2471 [14MR]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: cease U.S. assistance, H1723 [11FE], H2613 [25MR], H2750 [1AP], H6584 [22JY], H8655 [4DE]
——— commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates (H. Res. 600), H5106–H5108 [9JN], E966 [12JN]
——— support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, H11 [7JA]
Armed Forces: prohibit funding for use of military force in Iraq without congressional consultation, H5529 [19JN]
——— tribute to members for service in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1531 [12NO]
Association of Former Members of Congress: tribute to Middle East Legislative Fellows Program, H6307 [16JY]
Brunei: human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, H5760 [25JN]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for man-portable air defense systems in Syria, H5528 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide weapons in Syria, H5529–H5531 [19JN]
Egypt: political reform, H11, H12 [7JA], H468–H470 [15JA], H1507 [29JA], H2480 [14MR], E861 [29MY]
Foreign countries: call for release of all prisoners of conscience and condemn persecution of religious minorities, H3148 [10AP]
Foreign policy: analysis of radical Islamic fundamentalism as new global threat, H11 [7JA], H157 [10JA], H468–H470 [15JA], H2092 [28FE], H2352 [12MR], H4052, H4053 [9MY], H7443–H7447 [11SE], H7863 [18SE], H7986–H7988 [14NO], H8266 [2DE]
Iran: condemn human rights violations (H. Res. 754), H8106–H8110 [19NO], E1635 [19NO]
——— support of Hezbollah in Syria and across the Middle East, H1689 [10FE], H2094 [28FE], E300 [4MR]
Iraq: prohibit use of U.S. military force in Iraq, H5730 [25JN]
Israel: U.N. agenda, E1705 [3DE]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H155 [10JA], H231 [15JA], H1765–H1768 [11FE], H3147 [10AP], H3280 [29AP], H3404–H3406 [1MY], H3416, H3417 [6MY], H6045 [10JY]
PLO: alleged indoctrination and radicalization of students with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment, H470 [15JA]
Soltan, Mohamed: condition of political prisoner held in Egypt, E861 [29MY]
Syria: human rights violations of Christians, H1253 [27JA], H2155 [5MR]
——— increase U.S. cooperation with local relief organizations to improve delivery of humanitarian assistance, E388 [14MR]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, H2471 [14MR]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to diplomatic efforts to resolve conflict and support of refugees and host nations, E403 [18MR]
War Powers Resolution: use of military force by President for war against terrorism, H1237–H1239 [16JA], H4723 [21MY]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: support credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential and provincial elections, S2290–S2292 [8AP], S4251 [8JY], S4296 [9JY], S4385 [10JY]
Armed Forces: correlation between withdrawal of troops from Iraq and resurgence of terrorist organizations, S197–S200 [9JA], S3784, S3787 [18JN], S4119, S4120 [26JN], S5535, S5537 [11SE]
Dept. of State: renegotiate with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq (S. Res. 333), S834 [6FE]
Iran: 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]
Iraq: U.S. policy, S211–S213 [9JA]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S387–S390, S409 [16JA], S739–S741, S743 [4FE], S1207–S1209 [27FE], S2591–S2593 [1MY], S3166–S3168 [20MY], S3830 [19JN], S4386 [10JY]
Rice, Susan E.: responses made on various television appearances relative to the investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S1208, S1209 [27FE]
Syria: condemn and prevent acts of genocide and mass atrocities in Syria, S2344–S2346 [10AP], S3256–S3259 [22MY], S5108–S5110 [30JY]
——— provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, S1573–S1575 [12MR]
Reports filed
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]
Texts of
H. Res. 600, commend election results and encourage credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential run-off election while ensuring safety of voters and candidates in Afghanistan, H5106 [9JN]
H. Res. 754, condemn human rights violations in Iran, H8106 [19NO]
S. Res. 333, Dept. of State renegotiation with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq, S447 [16JA]
ARAGON, GA
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1138 [10JY]
ARAGON, ROSS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E530 [7AP]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1726 [25MR]
ARANA, SAYRA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E390 [14MR]
ARANDA, DIANA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E337 [10MR]
ARANDA, GABRIELLE M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E977 [12JN]
ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4846), H7950 [13NO]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4846) (H. Rept. 113–616), H7937 [12NO]
Texts of
H.R. 4846, provisions, H7950 [13NO]
ARAPAHOE, CO
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S650 [30JA]
ARBOR DAY
Remarks in House
Observance, E570 [10AP]
ARC GATEWAY, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1077 [26JN]
ARC OF GREATER PRINCE WILLIAM/INSIGHT, INC.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1038 [20JN]
ARC THRIFT STORES (organization)
Remarks in House
Rotary Club of Golden, CO: Ethics in Business Award recipient, E623 [29AP]
ARCADIA, IN
Remarks in House
Omega Christian Church: anniversary, E354 [11MR], E539 [7AP]
ARCATA, CA
Remarks in House
Stewart, Connie: California Association of Nonprofits Nonprofit Leader Achievement Award recipient, E1557 [13NO]
ARCHAEOLOGY
Bills and resolutions
Arts and humanities: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (see H.R. 5703), H7978 [13NO]
NOAA: conduct assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes (see S. 2556), S4154 [26JN] (see H.R. 5713), H7995 [14NO]
Remarks in House
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects, H8373 [4DE]
Dept. of Defense: report on efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to armed conflict, H8626 [4DE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (H.R. 930), H3214, H3215 [28AP]
Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (H.R. 1348), H2672 [26MR]
NOAA: conduct assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes (H.R. 5713), E1580 [14NO]
Remarks in Senate
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects, S6504 [10DE]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (S. 354), S4359 [9JY]
Reports filed
Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 974) (S. Rept. 113–178), S3341 [2JN]
New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1328) (S. Rept. 113–293), S6540 [10DE]
Oregon Caves Revitalization Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 354) (H. Rept. 113–713), H10334 [2JA]
Texts of
H.R. 930, New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act, H3214 [28AP]
S. 354, Oregon Caves Revitalization Act, S4359, S4361 [9JY]
ARCHER, DALTON M.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1609 [18NO]
ARCHIVAL OUTLOOK (Society of American Archivists newsletter)
Articles and editorials
Sense of Wonder—Vermont State Archives and Records Administration Building Named for Gregory Sanford, S3535 [10JN]
ARCHULETA, EPIFANIA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3683 [16JN]
ARCTIC COUNCIL
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see H.R. 4538), H3364 [30AP]
Remarks in Senate
Arctic regions: implementation of national strategy for development, S2170–S2173 [7AP]
ARCTIC REGIONS
Bills and resolutions
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: allow for energy exploration (see H.R. 5726), H8033 [17NO]
Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (see S. Res. 387), S1653 [13MR]
Coast Guard: strengthen prevention and response capabilities in the Arctic (see S. 2131), S1652 [13MR]
Dept. of State: establish a U.S. Ambassador at Large for Arctic Affairs (see H.R. 4538), H3364 [30AP]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 2408), S3294 [22MY]
——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see S. 2409), S3294 [22MY]
Remarks in House
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 139), E1474 [19SE]
Coast Guard: ensure U.S. icebreaking capabilities, H2778, H2779 [1AP], H8305 [3DE]
Remarks in Senate
Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (S. Res. 387), S1663 [13MR], S1779 [26MR]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 2408), S3298 [22MY]
——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 2409), S3298 [22MY]
Foreign policy: implementation of national strategy for development, S2170–S2173 [7AP]
Texts of
S. Res. 387, tribute to Arctic Winter Games participants, S1663 [13MR]
ARCTIC WILDERNESS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 139), E1474 [19SE]
AREDDY, JAMES T.
Articles and editorials
China Still Dominates Rare-Earth Processing, H6596 [22JY]
ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
International relations: express that participation in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) nations is conditioned on adherence to international norms of economic cooperation and the rule of law (see H. Res. 744), H7887 [18SE]
Cloture motions
Mamet, Noah B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Argentina, S6186 [20NO], S6229 [1DE]
Remarks in Senate
Mamet, Noah B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Argentina, S6186 [20NO], S6230 [1DE], S6240 [2DE]
——— nomination to be Ambassador to Argentina, unanimous-consent agreement, S6188 [20NO]
Reports filed
Nomination of Noah B. Mamet To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3937 [24JN]
ARGYLE, TX
Remarks in House
Argyle High School: tribute to marching band, E1516 [12NO]
ARIAS, STEPHEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1789 [10DE]
ARIZONA
Articles and editorials
Insiders Benefiting in Charter Deals, H4029 [9MY]
Bills and resolutions
Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see H.R. 5437), H7433 [10SE]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (see S. 2503), S3863 [19JN] (see H.R. 4924), H5597 [20JN]
——— take certain land in Pinal County, AZ, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community (see H.R. 4018), H1686 [6FE]
Gambling: prohibit gaming activities on certain Indian lands in Arizona until the expiration of certain gaming compacts (see S. 2670), S4997 [28JY]
Immigration: support authority of the Governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy the National Guard to secure the international border of the U.S. within their States (see H. Res. 675), H6399 [17JY]
National Park Service: refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see S. 2104), S1519 [11MR] (see H.R. 4353), H2801 [1AP]
Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry, Douglas, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5552), H7882 [18SE]
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 2111), S1584 [12MR] (see H.R. 4218), H2360 [12MR]
Cloture motions
Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2924 [13MY]
Humetewa, Diane J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2994 [14MY]
Logan, Steven P.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Marquez, Rosemary: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3055 [15MY]
Rayes, Douglas L.: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Soto, James A.: nomination to be district judge, S2924 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Tuchi, John J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Lists
Groups opposed to H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H8375 [4DE]
Tribes and tribal organizations opposed to H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H8374 [4DE]
Tribes and tribal organizations with resolutions/letters opposed to Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act in the 112th Congress, H8375 [4DE]
Proposals
Support authority of the Governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy the National Guard to secure the international border of the U.S. within their States, H6345 [16JY]
Remarks in House
AbilityOne Program: tribute, E1804 [12DE]
Arizona National Scenic Trail: anniversary, E147 [31JA]
Arizona State Library: anniversary, E321 [6MR]
Barry M. Goldwater Post Office, Prescott, AZ: designate (H.R. 3027), H6158 [14JY]
Bullhead City (AZ) Bee: anniversary, E230 [25FE]
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: authorize a land exchange involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA (H.R. 3006), H7483 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: tribute to Yuma, AZ, Proving Ground, E762 [19MY]
Dept. of Justice: call for investigation of operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H10 [7JA]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (H.R. 4924), H8181–H8186 [1DE]
Folksville USA (organization): tribute, E1205 [22JY]
Great Bend of Gila National Monument: establish (H.R. 1348), H2672 [26MR]
Helios Education Foundation: anniversary, E1589 [14NO]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings at Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event, H43 [8JA]
Immigration: require certification by the four Southern border States that the borders are secure before a House of Representatives vote on any immigration reform legislation (H. Res. 330), H6291 [15JY]
Mesa, AZ: opening of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Biorubber Process Research Center, E1483 [19SE]
National Patient Safety Foundation: tribute, E325 [6MR], E376 [13MR]
Prescott, AZ: anniversary, E899 [2JN]
——— anniversary of Prescott Fire Dept., Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew killed while battling wildfire, H5761 [25JN]
Public lands: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H8374, H8375 [4DE]
Soul Sanctuary of the Desert (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1764 [9DE]
Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event, H43 [8JA]
——— anniversary of Tucson Metro Chamber Military Affairs Committee, E1327 [1AU]
Yuma, AZ: anniversary, E248 [26FE]
Yuma County, AZ: anniversary, E1598 [17NO]
Remarks in Senate
Barry M. Goldwater Post Office, Prescott, AZ: designate (H.R. 3027), S6841 [15DE]
Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 862), S3307 [22MY]
Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (S. 773), S3960 [25JN]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (H.R. 4924), S6272 [2DE]
——— enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (S. 2503), S3865 [19JN]
Humetewa, Diane J.: nomination to be district judge, S2890, S2904 [12MY], S2988, S2991, S3018 [14MY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2946 [13MY]
Lake Mead National Recreation Area: anniversary, S5618 [16SE]
Logan, Steven P.: nomination to be district judge, S2988, S2991 [14MY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2904 [12MY], S2946 [13MY]
Marquez, Rosemary: nomination to be district judge, S2988, S2991 [14MY], S3055 [15MY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3020 [14MY]
Public lands: convey certain land inholdings owned by the U.S. to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona (H.R. 507), S4355 [9JY]
——— facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, S6520 [10DE]
Rayes, Douglas L.: nomination to be district judge, S2988, S2991 [14MY], S3056 [15MY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3020 [14MY]
Soto, James A.: nomination to be district judge, S2988, S2992 [14MY], S3057 [15MY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3020 [14MY]
Tuchi, John J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2988, S2991 [14MY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2946 [13MY]
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: reauthorize (S. 2111), S1586 [12MR]
Reports filed
Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4924) (H. Rept. 113–638), H8225 [1DE]
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Land Exchange Involving Acquisition of Adjacent Private Land for Inclusion in Exchange for Certain BLM Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3006) (H. Rept. 113–591), H7527 [15SE]
Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 862) (S. Rept. 113–149), S2378 [10AP]
Disposal of Excess Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 113–412), H3195 [10AP]
National Park Access Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2104) (S. Rept. 113–298), S6540 [10DE]
Nomination of Diane J. Humetewa To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1233 [27FE]
Nomination of Douglas L. Rayes To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1233 [27FE]
Nomination of James A. Soto To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1233 [27FE]
Nomination of John J. Tuchi To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1233 [27FE]
Nomination of Rosemary Marquez To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1233 [27FE]
Nomination of Steven P. Logan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1233 [27FE]
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 507) (S. Rept. 113–148), S2378 [10AP]
Texts of
H.R. 507, Pascua Yaqui Tribe Trust Land Act, S4355 [9JY]
H.R. 3006, Cibola National Wildlife Refuge land exchange authorization involving acquisition of adjacent private land for inclusion in the refuge in exchange for certain BLM lands in Riverside County, CA, H7483 [15SE]
H.R. 3027, Barry M. Goldwater Post Office, Prescott, AZ, H6158 [14JY]
H.R. 4924, Bill Williams River Water Rights Settlement Act, H8181–H8185 [1DE]
Tributes
Giffords, Gabrielle, H62–H65 [8JA]
McCain, Senator, S5208 [31JY]
Pastor, Representative, H5235 [10JN]
ARIZONA TRAIL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Arizona National Scenic Trail: anniversary, E147 [31JA]
ARKANSAS
Bills and resolutions
Bates, Daisy: tribute (see S. Res. 341), S599 [29JA]
Cloture motions
Brooks, Timothy L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1303 [5MR]
Moody, James M., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S996 [24FE]
Letters
Prohibit FCC preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws: Joanne Hovis, Coalition for Local Internet Choice, H6281 [15JY]
——— several organizations, H6281 [15JY]
Lists
Highlights of Senator Pryor’s Senate accomplishments, S6366–S6368 [8DE]
Senator Pryor’s staff members, S6366 [8DE]
Motions
Moody, James M., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE]
Remarks in House
Corps of Engineers: Bayou Meto and Grand Prairie projects funding, H5988 [9JY]
FCC: prohibit preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws, H6280–H6282 [15JY]
Fort Smith, AR: groundbreaking of U.S. Marshals Museum, H7627 [17SE]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of tornadoes, H3356 [30AP]
National Great Outdoors Month: observance, E766 [19MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H7458 [15SE], H7535 [16SE]
Roads and highways: address Interstate 30 safety and mobility issues, E42 [10JA]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Arkansas, H3250 [29AP]
——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, H3356 [30AP], E654 [1MY]
Remarks in Senate
Bates, Daisy: tribute (S. Res. 341), S704 [3FE]
Brooks, Timothy L.: nomination to be district judge, S866 [11FE], S921, S928 [12FE], S989 [24FE], S1224 [27FE], S1300, S1302, S1303 [5MR]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent request, S928 [12FE], S1223 [27FE]
Guatemala: tribute to electric cooperative initiative to provide electric service to rural Guatemalan villages, S2696 [6MY]
Law enforcement officers: tribute to officers killed in the line of duty, S3066 [15MY]
Moody, James M., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S866 [11FE], S921, S928 [12FE], S989, S996 [24FE], S1013, S1016 [25FE]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S995 [24FE]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent request, S928, S939 [12FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5098–S5101 [30JY], S5387 [9SE], S5526 [11SE], S6123 [19NO]
Pryor, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S6366–S6369 [8DE]
Reed, Nathan and family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S6783 [12DE]
Springdale, AR: anniversary of Neal’s Café, S5583 [15SE]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Arkansas, S2584–S2586 [1MY], S3538 [10JN]
——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, S2586 [1MY]
Reports filed
Nomination of James M. Moody, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S438 [16JA]
Nomination of Timothy L. Brooks To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S438 [16JA]
Texts of
S. Res. 341, tribute to Daisy Bates, S604 [29JA]
Tributes
Pryor, Senator, S6365, S6369–S6371 [8DE], S6439, S6443 [9DE], S6534 [10DE], S6601 [11DE], S6700, S6777, S6781 [12DE], S6858 [15DE], S6913, S6914 [16DE], S6939 [2JA]
ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU
Remarks in Senate
Reed, Nathan and family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S6783 [12DE]
ARKELL, STEPHEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4461 [19MY], E837 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
ARLEO, MADELINE COX
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6138 [19NO]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6138 [19NO], S6176 [20NO]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
ARLINGTON, WA
Bills and resolutions
Washington (State): express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, landslide (see H. Res. 634), H5597 [20JN]
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of landslide in Washington (State), H2590 [24MR]
Washington (State): express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, landslide, H2614 [25MR]
Remarks in Senate
Washington (State): express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, landslide, S1686 [24MR], S1710 [25MR], S2058 [2AP]
ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4738, H4739 [21MY], H4913 [29MY]
Lebanese Taverna (business): anniversary, E1129 [9JY]
Northern Virginia Transportation Commission: anniversary, E1432 [17SE]
ProEnglish (organization): anniversary, E1763 [9DE]
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Remarks in House
Fred W. Buhrke Training Center: tribute to Technology and Manufacturing Association training and education programs in advanced manufacturing industry, E763 [19MY]
ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense
ARMED FORCES DAY
Remarks in House
Observance, E822 [22MY]
ARMED FORCES FOUNDATION
Remarks in House
Troops to the Track program: tribute, H2987 [7AP]
ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF
Addresses
Armenian Genocide: Tayyip Erdoǧan, Prime Minister, Turkey, E717 [8MY]
Articles and editorials
Anti-Semitism in Armenia—A Clear and Present Danger, E1843 [12DE]
Syrian Armenians, Who Had Been Insulated From War, Forced To Flee After Rebel Offensive, E517 [4AP]
Bills and resolutions
Genocide: 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]
Remarks in House
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H1725 [11FE]
Genocide: anniversary, H3060 [9AP], E517 [4AP], E569, E578 [10AP], E625 [29AP], E717 [8MY]
Human rights: rise in ethnic cleansing, E1843 [12DE]
Manjikian, Hagop J. and Knar R.: tribute to books published on Armenian Genocide, E781 [20MY], E798 [21MY]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E261, E272 [27FE], E280 [28FE], E293 [4MR], E307 [5MR], E322, E329 [6MR], E348 [11MR]
——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E263 [27FE], E276 [28FE], E309 [5MR]
——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E90 [16JA], E232, E239, E242, E246 [25FE], E264 [27FE], E307 [5MR], E512 [3AP]
Syria: condemn terrorist attack on Armenian community in Kessab, E489 [2AP], E517 [4AP]
Remarks in Senate
Genocide: anniversary, S2317 [9AP], S2374 [10AP], S2421 [28AP], S2713 [6MY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Richard M. Mills, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Armenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
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]
Texts of
S. Res. 410, observe anniversary, support an equitable relationship of Armenia with Turkey based on acknowledgment of facts, and ensure that U.S. policy reflects appropriate understanding relative to the Armenian Genocide, S2165 [3AP]
ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Balian, Lily R.: Armenian International Women’s Association Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1582 [14NO]
ARMS CONTROL
Articles and editorials
U.S. Says Russia Tested Missile, Despite Treaty, H4736 [21MY]
Bills and resolutions
Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: approve proposed Third Amendment (see S.J. Res. 33), S1315 [5MR] (see H.J. Res. 112), H2198 [5MR]
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), S3074 [15MY]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: address Russian noncompliance (see S. 2725), S5216 [31JY] (see H.R. 5293), H7126 [30JY]
——— 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] (see H. Con. Res. 94), H2644 [25MR]
——— require a report on compliance information sharing (see S. 1924), S325 [14JA]
Iran: express concerns relative to extending the interim agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (see H. Con. Res. 109), H6745 [23JY]
——— 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]
——— provide congressional review of nuclear agreements (see H.R. 4967), H5767 [25JN]
National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 4034), H1769 [11FE]
Rosoboronexport (company): reimpose and expand U.S. sanctions (see H.R. 5249), H7039 [29JY]
Messages
Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: President Obama, S596 [29JA], H1503 [29JA]
National Emergency Relative to Disposition of Russian Highly Enriched Uranium: President Obama, S3860 [19JN]
National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Obama, S1581 [12MR], S5904 [12NO], H2348 [12MR]
Press releases
Commander—Keep Senate Bill Focused on Vets: American Legion, S1159 [26FE]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: impact of reorganization efforts on nuclear forces, deterrence, nonproliferation, and terrorism issues, H4782 [21MY]
——— prohibit U.N. Arms Trade Treaty funding unless treaty has been signed by the President, ratified by the Senate, and implemented by congressional legislation, H4751 [21MY]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty (H. Con. Res. 94), H2658 [26MR]
Iran: ensure requirements to cease nuclear enrichment program, ballistic missile program and support of terrorism is part of final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program, H8066 [18NO]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, H2011 [27FE], H2094–H2096 [28FE], H8065–H8067 [18NO], E800 [21MY]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), H8288 [3DE]
——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, H76, H114, H131 [9JA], H156 [10JA], H165 [13JA], H242 [15JA], H1255 [27JA], H1517 [3FE], H1596 [5FE], H1689 [10FE], H4709 [21MY], H4788 [22MY], H4923 [29MY], H6043 [10JY], H7904 [12NO], H7944 [13NO], H7981 [14NO], H8037, H8039, H8064–H8067 [18NO], H8078, H8114 [19NO], H8288 [3DE], H8369 [4DE]
——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, and suspend support for terrorists, H6313 [16JY], E813 [22MY]
——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions, H4919 [29MY]
——— provide congressional review of nuclear agreements, H8019 [17NO]
——— require stringent compliance, verification, and notification standards relative to negotiation of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons, H5370 [17JN]
Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats, H2114 [4MR]
——— interception of Iranian shipment of arms to members of Hamas (terrorist organization) in Gaza, H2263 [11MR]
——— support Israel’s right of self-defense against Hamas (terrorist organization), H5862 [8JY]
Nuclear weapons: reduction, E998 [17JN]
Putin, Vladimir: impact of nationalism and anti-Western sentiment on U.S.-Russia relations, H5716 [24JN]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): limit implementation funding, H4735–H4737 [21MY]
Remarks in Senate
Federal agencies and departments: end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine, S1680 [24MR], S1702 [25MR], S1747 [26MR]
——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (S. 2352), unanimous-consent agreement, S5004 [28JY]
Iran: deny request to extend deadline for interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons and seek congressional approval on any removal of sanctions, S4596–S4598 [17JY]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1027 [25FE], S1134, S1140, S1151–S1160, S1167 [26FE], S1187–S1191, S1193–S1196, S1201, S1205, S1209 [27FE]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S322 [14JA], S804–S806 [6FE], S4484–S4486 [15JY]
——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, S320–S323 [14JA], S742 [4FE], S780, S802–S806 [6FE], S1038 [25FE], S4596–S4598 [17JY], S6339–S6341 [4DE]
——— 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]
——— 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–S4770 [23JY]
——— provide congressional review, report on any violations, and establish a timeline relative to a final agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (S. 2650), unanimous-consent request, S5967–S5969 [13NO]
Israel: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Hamas (terrorist organization), S4291 [9JY], S4384 [10JY]
Putin, Vladimir: impact of nationalism and anti-Western sentiment on U.S.-Russia relations, S807 [6FE], S1701 [25MR], S1749–S1752 [26MR]
Wood, Robert A.: nomination to be Conference on Disarmament U.S. Representative, S4480 [15JY]
——— nomination to be Conference on Disarmament U.S. Representative, unanimous-consent agreement, S4478 [15JY]
Statements
Step by Step Toward Shalom With Iran: Several American Jewish Religious Leaders, E43 [10JA]
Texts of
S. Con. Res. 34, hold Russia accountable for being in material breach of obligations under Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, prohibit future nuclear arms reduction negotiations, and assess status of treaty, S1734 [25MR]
ARMS SALES
Amendments
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S5840, S5874 [18SE]
Articles and editorials
U.S. Says Russia Tested Missile, Despite Treaty, H4736 [21MY]
Bills and resolutions
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), S3074 [15MY]
Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 5747), H8169 [20NO]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]
Jordan: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5648), H7886 [18SE]
Rosoboronexport (company): reimpose and expand U.S. sanctions (see H.R. 5249), H7039 [29JY]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2097 [28FE]
Letters
Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act: Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2976 [7AP]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2976 [7AP]
U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2112 [4MR]
——— Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H2113 [4MR]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2112 [4MR]
——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2112, H2113 [4MR]
Press releases
Commander—Keep Senate Bill Focused on Vets: American Legion, S1159 [26FE]
Remarks in House
Egypt: restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (H.R. 939), H6947 [28JY]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, H2011 [27FE], H2094–H2096 [28FE], H8065–H8067 [18NO], E800 [21MY]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), H8288 [3DE]
Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats, H2114 [4MR]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S., E800 [21MY]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (H.R. 938), H2109–H2115 [4MR], H2201 [6MR], H3439 [6MY], H8075 [19NO], E309 [5MR], E339 [10MR], E367 [12MR]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), H8349, H8354–H8358 [3DE], H8655 [4DE], E1736 [4DE]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E837 [23MY]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance, H2976, H2977 [7AP]
——— affirm importance (H. Res. 494), E499 [2AP], E553 [9AP]
——— anniversary, E383 [13MR], E630 [30AP], E1036 [20JN], E1425 [16SE], E1503 [19SE]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): limit implementation funding, H4735–H4737 [21MY]
Remarks in Senate
Federal agencies and departments: end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine, S1680 [24MR], S1702 [25MR], S1747 [26MR]
——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (S. 2352), unanimous-consent agreement, S5004 [28JY]
Iran: deny request to extend deadline for interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons and seek congressional approval on any removal of sanctions, S4596–S4598 [17JY]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1027 [25FE], S1134, S1140, S1151–S1160, S1167 [26FE], S1187–S1191, S1193–S1196, S1201, S1205, S1209 [27FE]
——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (S. 1881), S322 [14JA], S804–S806 [6FE], S4484–S4486 [15JY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S., S6674 [11DE]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S4993, S5004 [28JY], S5005 [29JY], S5086 [30JY], S5190–S5193 [31JY], S5321 [1AU], S5874 [18SE]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), unanimous-consent request, S5190 [31JY], S5321, S5322 [1AU]
Texts of
H.R. 938, U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, H2109–H2111 [4MR]
S. 2673, U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, S5874–S5876 [18SE], H8354 [3DE]
ARMSTRONG, JACK
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 22d Congressional District recipients of Dept. of State Fulbright Award, E203 [11FE]
ARMSTRONG, MARY J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1735 [4DE]
ARMSTRONG, NEIL A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1242 [25JY]
Remarks in Senate
Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 667), S185, S186 [8JA]
ARMY see Department of Defense
ARNOLD, JENNIFER
Remarks in Senate
Congressional Coalition on Adoption: Angels in Adoption Award receipient, S5667 [17SE]
ARNOLD, JOHN D.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5368 [8SE]
ARNOLD, LOUIS
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S516 [28JA]
ARON, LEON
Remarks in Senate
Broadcasting Board of Governors: nomination, S6682 [11DE], S6739, S6740 [12DE]
Reports filed
Nomination to the Broadcasting Board of Governors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6350 [4DE]
AROOSTOOK COUNTY, ME
Articles and editorials
Benefit Supper Sends Curriers to Sochi, S786 [6FE]
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S1363 [6MR]
Presque Isle, ME: tribute to Aroostook Aspirations Initiative, S2713 [6MY]
ARORA, SIDDANTH
Remarks in House
Sugar Land, TX: tribute to Fort Settlement Middle School Mars Rover team, E233 [25FE]
ARRINGTON, MARY J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E363 [12MR]
ARRIOLA, JOAQUIN CAMACHO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E688 [6MY]
ARROWHEAD BUILDING SUPPLY, INC.
Remarks in House
Branson/Lakes, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce: Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1475 [19SE]
ARROYO, DAVID J.
Remarks in Senate
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: nomination to the Board of Directors, S5544, S5545 [11SE]
——— nomination to the Board of Directors, unanimous-consent agreement, S5518 [10SE]
Reports filed
Nomination to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2325 [9AP]
ARSHT, ANDREW
Remarks in House
Georgetown University: tribute to National Debate Tournament participants, H5734 [25JN]
ART EVERYWHERE US (consortium)
Remarks in House
Arts and humanities: national outdoor art campaign using advertising media to showcase works of certain African-American artists, E1245 [28JY]
ARTERTON, CHRISTOPHER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E636 [30AP]
ARTESIA, NM
Remarks in House
Clayton, Ronda R.: New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence Rural Practice Nurse of the Year Award recipient, E996 [17JN]
ARTHUR, STEPHANIE A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1650 [20NO]
ARTHUR C. CLARKE INSTITUTE FOR SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION
Remarks in Senate
South Carolina: tribute to Student Spaceflight Experiments Program participants, S6784 [12DE]
ARTS AND HUMANITIES see also Literature; Music and Dance
Addresses
Ride of Life: Bill Hicks, H1999 [26FE]
Articles and editorials
Barry Meyer Ends 42–Year Tenure at Warner Bros.—A Modest Mogul Who Shunned the Spotlight, S101 [8JA]
Billionaire Philanthropist in Washington Who’s Big on ‘‘Patriotic Giving’’, S1041 [25FE]
Disney’s Iger on the Future of Leisure—Technology Built on Storytelling, S4325 [9JY]
Films of the Future Will Still Draw People to Theaters, S4656 [21JY]
National Museum for Women’s History, H2426 [13MR]
This State—Cartoonist Ed Koren Earns a Vermont Laurel, but Don’t Expect Him To Rest on It, S1040 [25FE]
Women You Don’t Know—Yet, H2426 [13MR]
Bills and resolutions
Angelou, Maya: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4968), H5767 [25JN]
——— issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the U.S. Capitol Grounds (see H.R. 4243), H2433 [13MR]
Copyrights: secure rights of artists of works of visual art to provide royalties (see S. 2045), S1174 [26FE] (see H.R. 4103), H2001 [26FE]
Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (see H.R. 4292), H2644 [25MR]
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] (see H. Res. 505), H2256 [6MR]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 5171), H6744 [23JY]
District of Columbia: support and honor performers and sponsors of Lunchtime Music on the Mall festival (see H. Res. 618), H5248 [10JN]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of appropriated funds to provide technical assistance to nongovernmental entities for production of motion pictures, television shows, and other audiovisual programs (see H.R. 4072), H1880 [21FE]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 480), H1771 [11FE]
International relations: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (see H.R. 5702), H7978 [13NO]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5448), H7454 [11SE]
Library of Congress: obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States which overlook the Main Reading Room (see H.R. 4116), H2065 [27FE]
Lynton, Michael: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 40), S4271 [8JY] (see H.J. Res. 117), H6035 [9JY]
Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 630), H5494 [18JN]
McCarter, John W.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 32), S1281 [4MR] (see H.J. Res. 111), H2147 [4MR]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 667), H6136 [11JY]
National Endowment for the Arts: prohibit Federal funding (see H.R. 5090), H6135 [11JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: prohibit from providing funds to carry out the Popular Romance Project or any similar project relating to love or romance (see H.R. 5155), H6398 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding (see H.R. 5210), H6859 [25JY]
National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week: designate (see H. Res. 484), H1771 [11FE]
Newport Jazz Festival: anniversary (see S. Res. 510), S4705 [22JY]
NSF: prohibit from providing financial support for travel to Antarctica by writers and artists (see H.R. 4794), H5064 [30MY]
Postal Service: support a moratorium on the sale of historic post office buildings (see H. Res. 466), H1511 [29JA]
Queens, NY: anniversary of 1964 World’s Fair (see H. Res. 552), H3197 [10AP]
Rubenstein, David M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see S.J. Res. 45), S5918 [12NO]
Skvarla, Diane K.: designate as Curator Emeritus of the Senate (see S. Res. 338), S486 [27JA]
Taxation: extend special expensing rules for certain film and television productions and provide for special expensing for live theatrical productions (see H.R. 4878), H5398 [17JN]
——— extend tax incentives to certain live theatrical performances (see S. 2180), S1819 [27MR]
——— modify and extend special expensing rules for certain film, television, and theatrical productions (see H.R. 5497), H7617 [16SE]
Letters
Encourage nomination of Harry Chapin to Songwriters Hall of Fame: Representative Israel, E1852 [16DE]
——— Sandra Chapin, Chapin Productions LLC, E1852 [16DE]
Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Greg Schneider, Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc., H3430 [6MY]
Lists
Council for the Arts of Herndon, VA, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E995 [17JN]
New Jersey 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E855 [28MY]
Texas 24th District Congressional Arts competition finalists, E683 [6MY]
Texas 24th District Congressional Arts competition participating schools and art teachers, E684 [6MY]
Obituaries
Beazley, Patricia McNamara: Toledo (OH) Blade, H1700 [10FE]
Remarks in House
Alexandria, LA: anniversary of River Oaks Square Arts Center, E647 [30AP]
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP): anniversary, E199 [11FE]
Art Everywhere US (consortium): national outdoor art campaign using advertising media to showcase works of certain African-American artists, E1245 [28JY]
Arts Advocacy Day: observance, E433 [25MR]
Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc.: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1587 [14NO]
Bucks County, PA: anniversary of Bucks County Playhouse, E1209 [23JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit commercial filmmaking and photography on the U.S. Capitol Grounds (H.R. 4243), E373 [13MR]
Centro Hispano of Dane County, WI (organization): tribute to Fiesta Hispana, E1436 [17SE]
Chapin, Harry: encourage nomination to Songwriters Hall of Fame, E1852 [16DE]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H2421–H2428 [13MR], H2472 [14MR], H2593 [24MR], H2616 [25MR], H3471–H3477 [7MY], H5195 [10JN], E383 [13MR]
Courts: clarify exception to foreign sovereign jurisdictional immunity as it applies to certain art exhibitions (H.R. 4292), H3428–H3430 [6MY]
Dept. of Defense: report on activities regarding the protection of at-risk cultural properties in countries due to political instability, armed conflict or other disasters, H4774 [21MY]
Dept. of State: improve financial accountability, H2986 [7AP]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, H442, H444 [15JA]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal lands, H1567, H1568 [4FE], E176 [6FE]
District of Columbia: anniversary of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, E1206 [22JY]
Doral, FL: Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1556 [13NO]
Estonia: tribute to Song and Dance Festival, E1119 [8JY]
Fahey, John: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 28), H1759 [11FE]
Fentz, Kirsten: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John Cauble Award for Short Play finalist, E686 [6MY]
Fort Bragg, CA: anniversary of Paul Bunyan Days, E1359 [9SE]
GI Film Festival (organization): tribute, E777 [20MY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: observance, H7459 [15SE]
‘‘Grapes of Wrath’’: anniversary, H3126 [9AP]
Greater Philadelphia Falun Dafa Association: tribute, E556 [9AP]
Greeley, CO: anniversary of Greeley Chorale community chorus, E603 [28AP]
Hammer, Susan: San Jose, CA, Cornerstone of the Arts Award recipient, E1352 [8SE]
Herndon, VA: tribute to Council for the Arts of Herndon Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E995 [17JN]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (H. Res. 480), H3049–H3051 [8AP]
Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, AL: prohibit funding to reinstall Red Mountain sculpture on the plaza, H6264 [15JY]
Jones, Johnpaul: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E1319 [1AU]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5448), H8080, H8081 [19NO]
Lancaster, OH: anniversary of Lancaster Festival, E1177 [16JY]
Lavizzo-Mourey, Risa: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 29), H1759 [11FE]
Lehighton, PA: anniversary of the Lehighton Band, E1135 [10JY]
Lexington, KY: tribute to Living Arts and Science Center, E1002 [17JN]
Library of Congress: obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States which overlook the Main Reading Room (H.R. 4116), E266 [27FE]
Lynton, Michael: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 40), H7860 [18SE]
Marin, CA: anniversary of Marin Shakespeare Company, E915 [9JN]
McCarter, John W.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 32), H2374 [13MR]
Memphis, TN: tribute to Memphis in May activities, H4438 [19MY]
Montclair, NJ: anniversary of Montclair Art Museum, E69 [14JA]
Myers, William E.: North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award recipient, H4479 [20MY]
Nashville, TN: tribute to Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival, E1505 [19SE]
New Jersey: tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E855 [28MY]
Oak Lawn, IL: tribute to Oak Lawn Community High School drama team, E573 [10AP]
Orlando, FL: anniversary of Orlando Museum of Art, E303 [5MR]
Portland, ME: anniversary of PORTopera, E186 [10FE]
PRS for Music Ltd.: anniversary, E1370 [9SE]
Rosemont, IL: tribute to Turkish American Society Turquoise Art and Language Contest, E523 [4AP]
Round Lake, IL: tribute to Round Lake Area Schools Fine Arts Extravaganza, E602 [28AP]
Rummel, Mary Kay: Ventura County, CA, Arts Council Poet Laureate designee, E65 [14JA]
San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Beach Blanket Babylon, E1001 [17JN]
Santa Maria, CA: anniversary of Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, E157 [4FE]
Schaumburg, IL: tribute to Trickster Art Gallery presentation of Native American Veteran artwork, E1544 [12NO]
Scott, Anne F.: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E1257 [29JY]
Smithsonian Institution: anniversary of National Museum of African Art, E870 [29MY]
——— National Museum of Natural History and the Asian Pacific American Center exhibition of ‘‘Beyond Bollywood—Indian Americans Shape the Nation’’, E247 [26FE]
Society of American Magicians: tribute, E586 [28AP]
Taxation: extend special expensing rules for certain film and television productions and provide for special expensing for live theatrical productions (H.R. 4878), E1005, E1007 [17JN]
Texas: tribute to 24th District Congressional Arts competition finalists, E683 [6MY]
Therapy Choirs of Michigan (organization): anniversary of ‘‘Capitol Concert’’, E260 [27FE]
World Intellectual Property Day: observance, H3222 [28AP]
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 (H.R. 3658), H4449–H4451 [19MY]
Remarks in Senate
‘‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’’ (musical): Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design of a Musical, S3662 [12JN]
Alvarez, Julia: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, S4993 [28JY]
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP): anniversary, S944 [12FE]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (S. 398), S6827 [15DE]
Dept. of State: renegotiate with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq (S. Res. 333), S834 [6FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, S421 [16JA]
Fahey, John: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 28), S607 [29JA]
Koren, Ed: Vermont Cartoon Laureate designee, S1039 [25FE]
Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts Local 720, S2420 [28AP]
Lavizzo-Mourey, Risa: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 29), S607 [29JA]
Lynton, Michael: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 40), S4845 [23JY]
McCarter, John W.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 32), S1527 [11MR]
Newport Jazz Festival: anniversary (S. Res. 510), S4682, S4683 [22JY]
North Dakota State University: anniversary of Little Country Theatre, S888 [11FE]
Ohio State University: anniversary of the Wexner Center for the Arts, S5619 [16SE]
Portland, ME: anniversary of PORTopera, S483 [27JA]
Rubenstein, David M.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (S.J. Res. 45), S6356 [4DE]
Skvarla, Diane K.: designate as Curator Emeritus of the Senate (S. Res. 338), S491, S492 [27JA]
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 (H.R. 3658), S3192 [20MY]
Reports filed
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 863) (H. Rept. 113–411), H3195 [10AP]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 863) (H. Rept. 113–411), H3445 [6MY]
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]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 5171) (H. Rept. 113–551), H6744 [23JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture Requirement for Annual Permits and Fees for Commercial Filming Activities on Federal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2798) (H. Rept. 113–335), H1510 [29JA]
Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4292) (H. Rept. 113–435), H3445 [6MY]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5448) (H. Rept. 113–613), H7937 [12NO]
National Women’s History Museum Commission Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 398) (S. Rept. 113–290), S6540 [10DE]
Statements
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act: several Representatives, H3477 [7MY]
Texts of
H.R. 863, Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act, H3471 [7MY]
H.R. 3658, Monuments Men Recognition Act, H4449 [19MY]
H.R. 4292, Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act, H3428 [6MY]
H.R. 5448, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, H8080 [19NO]
S. Res. 333, Dept. of State renegotiation with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq, S447 [16JA]
S. Res. 338, designate Diane K. Skvarla as Curator Emeritus of the Senate, S490 [27JA]
S. Res. 510, Newport Jazz Festival anniversary, S4714 [22JY]
S.J. Res. 28, appoint John Fahey as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S607 [29JA], H1759 [11FE]
S.J. Res. 29, appoint Risa Lavizzo-Mourey as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S607 [29JA], H1759 [11FE]
S.J. Res. 32, appoint John W. McCarter as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S1527 [11MR], H2374 [13MR]
S.J. Res. 40, appoint Michael Lynton as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S4845 [23JY], H7860 [18SE]
S.J. Res. 45, appoint David M. Rubenstein as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, S6356 [4DE]
Tributes
Angelou, Maya, E880 [30MY]
ARTS COUNCIL OF FAIRFAX COUNTY, INC.
Remarks in House
Arts Awards: tribute to recipients, E1587 [14NO]
ARVADA, CO
Remarks in House
Aguilar, Anajely: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E329 [6MR]
Ahrens, Nicole: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E385 [14MR]
Akakpo, Romaine: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E386 [14MR]
Alonso, Jocelin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E364 [12MR]
Alvidrez, Elizabeth: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E335 [10MR]
Anderson, Holly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [11MR]
Arana, Sayra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E390 [14MR]
Aranda, Diana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E337 [10MR]
Back, Jacob: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E351 [11MR]
Bartels, McKinnley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E385 [14MR]
Battaglia, Disa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E340 [10MR]
Bauer, Carly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E332 [6MR]
Blue-Norton, Jillian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E367 [12MR]
Boren, Kaylee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E374 [13MR]
Chicoine, Brittany: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E331 [6MR]
Corral, Xavier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E417 [24MR]
Cortez, Jesus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E360 [12MR]
Dawson, Gavin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E349 [11MR]
Delgado, Jacqueline: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [11MR]
Dhungel, Kriti: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E373 [13MR]
Dina, Johnnie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E358 [12MR]
Eaker, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E349 [11MR]
Escobar, Cozbi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E338 [10MR]
Flores, Manuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E372 [13MR]
Flores, Samantha: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E399 [14MR]
Foulke, Zachary: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E494 [2AP]
Frank, Tia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [24MR]
Frye, Zech: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E496 [2AP]
Gomez-Chavarria, Jade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [11MR]
Graser, William: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [24MR]
Hay, Alexsander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E324 [6MR]
Hernandez, Dania: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E337 [10MR]
Hernandez, Edgar: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E337 [10MR]
Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E494 [2AP]
Hill, Sabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E388 [14MR]
Hogoboom, Brady: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E326 [6MR]
Hopper, Mac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E382 [13MR]
Lindley, Kassidy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E361 [12MR]
Lopez, Erika: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [11MR]
Lopez, Karla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Luthman, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E325 [6MR]
Lynch-Bolanos, Nayeli: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E391 [14MR]
Mantilla, Wilson: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E421 [24MR]
Marquez, Jami: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [11MR]
Martinez, Sergio: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E395 [14MR]
Matthews, Makenzie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E378 [13MR]
McDaniel, Stephanie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [24MR]
Meraz, Katia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Meraz, Liliana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E376 [13MR]
Metz, Sona: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E424 [24MR]
Mosman, Joanna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Mugaruka, Roseline: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E393 [14MR]
Nation, Taylor: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E423 [24MR]
Nelson, Jeremy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E368 [12MR]
Nunez-Martinez, Bianca: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E330 [6MR]
Osborne, Cassidy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E338 [10MR]
Pappadakis, Nicole: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E392 [14MR]
Pribble, Kohlton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E380 [13MR]
Ritter, Timmy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E422 [24MR]
Rivera, Lucero: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E377 [13MR]
Robert, Shane: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E328 [6MR]
Russo, Kristina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E375 [13MR]
Sanchez, Dominic: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E335 [10MR]
Sanchez, Sierra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E424 [24MR]
Schmitter, Lovie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E373 [13MR]
Sierra, Soledad: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E420 [24MR]
Thoma, Helina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E350 [11MR]
Turner, Dakota: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E339 [10MR]
Vannoy, Haylee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [11MR]
Villegas, Julie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E365 [12MR]
Wadsworth Control Systems Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E510 [3AP]
Womack, Bruklin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E327 [6MR]
Zhurba, Daniel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E339 [10MR]
ASA, HAIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5062 [30MY]
ASBURY PARK, NJ
Remarks in House
Asbury Park-Wall Elks Lodge 128: anniversary, E1044 [20JN]
ASCIUTTO, JENA I.
Remarks in House
Michigan: tribute to ‘‘American Idol’’ (television show) participants, E882 [30MY]
ASCOLESE, VINCENT
Remarks in House
Tribute, H8944 [10DE]
ASH, AVERY
Letters
Federal truck size and weight regulations, H5030 [30MY]
ASH, PAT
Remarks in House
California: tribute to 3d Congressional District Women of the Year award recipients, H7622 [17SE], E1493–E1495 [19SE]
ASHDOWN, NEIL
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6395 [8DE]
ASHE, VICTOR
Articles and editorials
Alleged Violations of IRS Rules by IBB Officials May Cost Taxpayers, U.S. Agency Millions, E167 [5FE]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E167 [5FE]
ASHENHURST, DEBORAH A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1425 [16SE]
ASHEVILLE, NC
Remarks in House
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Asheville, NC, facility recipient of IndustryWeek (publication) Best Plant award, E15 [8JA]
ASHFORD, TAMARA W.
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S6179 [20NO]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S761 [4FE]
ASHLAND, OH
Remarks in Senate
Ashland University: tribute to tuition reduction, S650 [30JA]
ASHLAND BREAKWATER LIGHT TRANSFER ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H8015 [17NO]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H8016 [17NO]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4049), H8015, H8016 [17NO]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2031) (S. Rept. 113–297), S6540 [10DE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4049) (H. Rept. 113–621), H8032 [17NO]
Texts of
H.R. 4049, provisions, H8015 [17NO]
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
Remarks in Senate
Tuition: tribute to reduction, S650 [30JA]
ASHLEY, GLENN B.
Proclamations
Command Sgt. Major Glenn B. Ashley Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E766 [19MY]
ASIA
Amendments
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S4433, S4435 [10JY]
Articles and editorials
China To Overtake US as Top Economic Power This Year, E636 [30AP]
Bills and resolutions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 460), S3294 [22MY] (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]
Dalits: condemn practice of untouchability and discrimination in South Asia and Asian diaspora, call for an end to such practice, and put pressure on nations still practicing Dalit untouchability (see H. Res. 566), H3413 [2MY]
Foreign policy: strengthen commitment to the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region (see H.R. 4495), H3240 [28AP]
Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see S. Res. 587), S6205 [20NO] (see H. Con. Res. 91), H2256 [6MR]
Oceans: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7296 [8SE]
Remarks in House
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4843 [28MY], H4925 [29MY]
Crime: stop exploitation through sex trafficking, E1672 [1DE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding for any activity that would support territorial, maritime, or airspace claims made by China on the international waters or territories of other sovereign nations, H5566 [20JN]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), H6837 [25JY]
International Civil Aviation Organization: promote observer status for Taiwan, E1468 [19SE]
International relations: support independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Georgia (country), E568 [10AP]
Japan: anniversary of House resolution encouraging issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II, E1270 [30JY]
——— encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II, E142 [29JA], E269 [27FE], E829 [22MY], E1452 [19SE]
Jung Cheong Rae: commend efforts to oppose White House petition calling for removal of Glendale, CA, ‘‘Comfort Woman’’ statue honoring women forced into prostitution by Japanese army during World War II, E142 [29JA]
Oceans: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (H. Res. 714), H8349, H8350–H8354 [3DE]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E1224 [24JY]
Religion: global persecution of Christians, E242 [25FE]
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: ratification, H3223, H3225, H3227 [28AP]
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: ratification, H460–H464, H466 [15JA], H1597, H1599, H1600 [5FE], H3224–H3229 [28AP], H5772 [26JN]
Remarks in Senate
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 460), S3308, S3309 [22MY]
China: assessment of international relations, S6676 [11DE]
Climate: impact of global warming on Asia-Pacific region, S1466–S1468 [10MR]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S3961 [25JN], S4435, S4436 [10JY]
India: importance of U.S.-India Strategic Partnership, S4134, S4135 [26JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 714, reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace, H8350 [3DE]
S. 653, Near East and South Central Asia Religious Freedom Act, S4435 [10JY], H6837 [25JY]
S. Res. 60, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3301 [22MY]
S. Res. 587, resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace, S6210 [20NO]
ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E401 [18MR]
ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Wrobel, Beth: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1516 [12NO]
ASIAN AMERICANS
Bills and resolutions
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 460), S3294 [22MY] (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]
Lunar New Year: encourage local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools (see H. Res. 457), H183 [13JA]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 586), H4475 [19MY]
Remarks in House
Asian American Hotel Owners Association: anniversary, E401 [18MR]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4843 [28MY], H4925 [29MY]
Batayola, Teresita: White House Champion of Change honoree, E866 [29MY]
Grand Prairie, TX: tribute to Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Asian Business Division, E785 [20MY]
Remarks in Senate
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (S. Res. 460), S3308, S3309 [22MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 60, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S3301 [22MY]
ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Observance (see S. Res. 460), S3294 [22MY] (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]
Remarks in House
Observance, H4843 [28MY], H4925 [29MY]
Remarks in Senate
Observance (S. Res. 460), S3308, S3309 [22MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 460, observance, S3301 [22MY]
ASK VETERANS ACT
Remarks in House
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve mental health treatment provided to veterans who served in classified missions, H8901 [9DE]
Enact (H.R. 4971), H8901 [9DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 4971) (H. Rept. 113–645), H8365 [3DE]
ASKEW, REUBIN O’D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E401 [18MR]
ASMO NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
Remarks in House
Statesville, NC: tribute to Mitchell Community College and Statesville Chamber of Commerce job fair, H2567 [24MR]
ASPEN, CO
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act: David Perry, Aspen Skiing Co., E415 [21MR]
ASPEN SKIING CO.
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act, E415 [21MR]
ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 150), S3333 [2JN]
ASSESSING PROGRESS IN HAITI ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1104), S4434 [10JY]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3509), H175 [13JA], E51 [13JA]
Enact (S. 1104), H6838 [25JY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1104), S4434, S4435 [10JY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1104) (S. Rept. 113–201), S4153 [26JN]
Texts of
S. 1104, provisions, S4434 [10JY], H6838 [25JY]
ASSISTED LIVING PILOT PROGRAM FOR VETERANS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY EXTENSION ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2607), S5170, S5171 [31JY]
ASSMAN, MEGAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2563 [30AP]
ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.
Letters
Dept. of the Treasury Terrorism Risk Insurance Program termination date extension, S4578 [17JY]
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA
Letters
Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H6256 [15JY]
Save American Workers Act, H2833 [2AP]
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF NEW YORK STATE
Remarks in House
Gigliotti, Joseph (Buddy): Associated General Contractors of New York State S.I.R. Award recipient, E1186 [17JY]
ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS OF NORTHWEST COLORADO (AGNC)
Press releases
Water Rights Protection Act, E411 [21MR]
ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)
Remarks in House
Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, H3191 [10AP]
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Remarks in House
Employee Learning Week: observance, E1587 [14NO]
Niagara Frontier Chapter: tribute, E1587 [14NO]
Tribute, E1777 [10DE]
ASSOCIATION OF AMUSEMENT PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS
Remarks in House
Wood, John: Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame inductee, E177 [6FE]
ASSOCIATION OF BIBLICAL HIGHER LEARNING
Remarks in Senate
Simmons College of Kentucky: tribute to Association of Biblical Higher Learning accreditation, S1309 [5MR]
ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES
Remarks in House
Toledo, OH: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1506 [19SE]
ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Remarks in House
Benton, Suzanne: Association of Colorado County Commissioners Colorado County Administrator of the Year Award recipient, E71 [15JA]
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Letters
Student and Family Tax Simplification Act, H6782 [24JY]
ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Inscriptions
Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque presented to Lee H. Hamilton, H6303 [16JY]
Remarks in House
Common Ground Project: tribute, H6305 [16JY]
Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H6302–H6311 [16JY]
Congress to Campus program: tribute, H6304, H6305 [16JY]
Congressional Golf Tournament: tribute, H6306 [16JY]
Foreign countries: status of Congressional Study Groups on China, H6307 [16JY]
——— status of Congressional Study Groups on Germany, Turkey, Japan, and Europe, H6307, H6309 [16JY]
Hamilton, Lee H.: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H6303 [16JY]
International Election Monitors Institute: tribute to participation, H6307 [16JY]
Middle East Legislative Fellows Program: tribute, H6307 [16JY]
Statesmanship Award Dinner: status, H6310 [16JY]
ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH AGING SERVICES
Remarks in Senate
Jacksonville, FL: tribute to conference, S1868 [31MR]
ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS
Letters
No Social Security for Nazis Act, H8233 [2DE]
ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS
Remarks in House
Sande, Gail: Association of Public Television Stations National Advocacy Award recipient, E285 [28FE]
ASSOCIATION OF RIVERDALE COOPERATIVES AND CONDOMINIUMS
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E944 [10JN]
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS (ASEAN)
Amendments
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4432, S4436, S4439 [10JY]
Bills and resolutions
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7296 [8SE]
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] (see H. Res. 704), H7185 [31JY]
Remarks in House
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (H. Res. 714), H8349, H8350–H8354 [3DE]
Remarks in Senate
Hachigian, Nina: nomination to be Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) U.S. Representative, S5607 [16SE]
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4436–S4442 [10JY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Nina Hachigian To Be Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) U.S. Representative, S3183 [20MY]
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]
Texts of
H. Res. 714, reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace, H8350 [3DE]
S. Res. 412, promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas, S2198 [7AP], S4440–S4442 [10JY]
ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON GENERALS
Remarks in House
Seattle Seahawks (football team): Association of Washington Generals Washingtonians of the Year award recipients, E569 [10AP]
ASTRAZENECA PLC
Remarks in Senate
Taxation: proposed merger of Pfizer Inc., and AstraZeneca PLC relative to treatment of existing inversions by corporations to avoid the U.S. corporate tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S2932–S2935 [13MY]
ASTUCCIO, ANTHONY
Remarks in House
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to 1st Squad, 2d Platoon, Hotel Company of the 26th Marine Regiment, H3251 [29AP]
ASYLUM REFORM AND BORDER PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 5137), H6398 [17JY]
ATHENS, TX
Remarks in House
Henderson County Courthouse: anniversary, E736 [9MY]
Trinity Valley Community College: tribute to women’s basketball team, E432 [25MR]
ATHERTON, CA
Remarks in House
Sacred Heart Prep School: tribute to football team, E521 [4AP]
ATKINS, EDWIN F. (BUD)
Remarks in House
Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame: inductee, E1613 [18NO]
Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, H8040 [18NO]
ATKINS, TONI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E153 [3FE]
ATLANTA, GA
Articles and editorials
Shannon Melendi’s Death Still Stings, 20 Years Later, E754 [15MY]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see S. 2431), S3424 [4JN] (see H.R. 4119), H2097 [28FE]
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: redesignate as a national historic park (see H.R. 5517), H7674 [17SE]
Proclamations
Pastor Jasper Williams, Jr., Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E34 [9JA]
Turner Monumental African Methodist Episcopal Church Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E33 [9JA]
W.N. Griffin, Jr., Gospel Choir Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E798 [21MY]
Wren’s Nest House Museum Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E37 [9JA]
Remarks in House
Crime: impact of war on drugs on violent crime, H6042 [10JY]
Delta Air Lines, Inc.: anniversary, E1027 [20JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (H.R. 4119), H7495–H7497 [15SE]
Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: redesignate as a national historic park (H.R. 5517), E1437 [17SE]
Remarks in Senate
Cox, Bobby: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S473 [27JA], S937 [12FE]
Glavine, Tom: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S473 [27JA]
Maddux, Greg: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S116 [8JA], S435 [16JA], S473 [27JA]
Ratcliffe, David: Senior Connections (organization) Community Connections Award recipient, S1917 [1AP]
Reports filed
West Hunter Street Baptist Church Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4119) (H. Rept. 113–592), H7527 [15SE]
Texts of
H.R. 4119, West Hunter Street Baptist Church Study Act, H7495 [15SE]
ATLANTA BRAVES (baseball team)
Remarks in Senate
Cox, Bobby: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S473 [27JA], S937 [12FE]
Glavine, Tom: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S473 [27JA]
Maddux, Greg: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S116 [8JA], S435 [16JA], S473 [27JA]
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: F–16 Block 30 aircraft funding, H5441, H5442 [18JN]
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ
Remarks in House
Atlantic Highlands Lions Club: anniversary, E1526 [12NO]
ATLANTIC (publication)
Articles and editorials
Obama’s Disastrous Iraq Policy—An Autopsy, S4122 [26JN]
ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy
ATOMIC ENERGY ACT
Bills and resolutions
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] (see H.J. Res. 109), H1718 [10FE]
NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 2326), S2953 [13MY] (see H.R. 4667), H4434 [15MY]
——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2324), S2953 [13MY]
Messages
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: President Obama, H8 [7JA]
AT&T SERVICES, INC.
Letters
National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, H6917 [28JY]
ATTOCKNIE, DANA
Articles and editorials
Cobell Class Members Question Settlement Attorney Conduct, S3322 [2JN]
ATTORNEY GENERAL (Eric H. Holder, Jr.)
Amendments
Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (H. Res. 565), consideration (H. Res. 568), H3464 [7MY]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (see S. Res. 487), S4154 [26JN] (see H. Res. 565), H3413 [2MY]
——— appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (H. Res. 565), consideration (see H. Res. 568), H3445 [6MY]
Letters
Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act, S6032 [18NO]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Justice: allegations of secretly obtaining phone records of Associated Press (news service) reporters, H3191 [10AP]
——— appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS, H5733, H5734, H5765 [25JN], H6754, H6755, H6756, H6758 [24JY]
——— appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (H. Res. 565), H3909–H3919 [7MY], H6755 [24JY], H7593 [16SE]
——— appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (H. Res. 565), consideration (H. Res. 568), H3458–H3465 [7MY]
——— call for investigation of operations transferring firearms to drug cartels where U.S. law enforcement personnel do not monitor such firearms, H10 [7JA]
——— enforcement of certain laws and constitutionality of certain executive actions, H2088–H2090 [28FE], H3052 [8AP]
——— express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels in Mexico, H3442 [6MY]
Impeach (H. Res. 411), H6663 [23JY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS, S3889 [23JN]
——— appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (S. Res. 487), S4113–S4116 [26JN]
——— appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (S. Res. 487), unanimous-consent request, S4115 [26JN]
Reports
Debunking the Myth That the IRS Targeted Progressives—How the IRS and Congressional Democrats Misled America About Disparate Treatment: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) Staff, H3918 [7MY]
Reports filed
Consideration of H. Res. 565, Dept. of Justice Appointment of a Special Counsel To Investigate the Alleged Targeting of Conservative Nonprofit Groups by the IRS: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 568) (H. Rept. 113–439), H3445 [6MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 565, Dept. of Justice appointment of a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS, H3909 [7MY]
H. Res. 568, consideration of H. Res. 565, Dept. of Justice appointment of a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS, H3458 [7MY]
S. Res. 487, Dept. of Justice appointment of a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS, S4163 [26JN]
ATTUCKS, CRISPUS
Poems
‘‘Boston Massacre,’’ John Boyle O’Reilly, E312 [5MR]
ATTUCKS, MARK
Remarks in House
Tribute, E312 [5MR]
AUBURN, AL
Remarks in House
Auburn University: tribute to football team, H86 [9JA]
Linde, Carol: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1498 [19SE]
AUBURN, MA
Remarks in House
Auburn High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E279 [28FE]
Julia Bancroft Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E1543 [12NO]
AUBURN, ME
Remarks in House
Lamey-Wellehan (business): anniversary, E435 [25MR]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E91 [16JA]
AUBURN, NY
Remarks in House
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (H.R. 664), H2674, H2675 [26MR], H8823 [8DE]
Remarks in Senate
Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD, S6730, S6773 [12DE]
——— establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (S. 247), S4357, S4361 [9JY]
Texts of
S. 247, Harriet Tubman National Historical Parks Act, S4357, S4362 [9JY]
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Linde, Carol: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1498 [19SE]
Sports: tribute to football team, H86 [9JA]
AUBURNDALE, FL
Remarks in House
Historic buildings and sites: Auburndale City Hall added to the National Register of Historic Places, E439 [26MR]
AUDEBERT, MIKAEL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E974 [12JN]
AUDUBON, NJ
Remarks in House
Haviland Avenue Grade School: anniversary, E54 [13JA]
AUGUSTA, GA
Remarks in House
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center: quality of health care delivery, H84 [9JA]
Gibson, Sloan D.: visit of Acting Sec. of Veterans Affairs to several VA hospitals, H6109 [11JY]
AUGUSTA, ME
Remarks in House
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E95 [16JA]
Maine Appalachian Trail Club: tribute for White Cap Mountain project, E635 [30AP]
AURORA, CO
Remarks in House
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Aurora, CO, VA Medical Center funding, H3349 [30AP]
Grandview High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E47 [10JA]
Rangeview High School: tribute to CyberPatriot team participation in Air Force Association CyberPatriot Competition National Finals, E642 [30AP]
AURORA, IL
Remarks in House
Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center: tribute to air traffic controllers and FAA personnel for efforts to respond to power outage, H8136 [20NO], H8937 [10DE]
Compañeros en Salud/Partners in Health (organization): anniversary, E1811 [12DE]
East Aurora High School: tribute to Navy Junior ROTC marksmanship team, E646 [30AP]
Hispanic Pioneer’s Breakfast: tribute, E1420 [16SE]
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy: tribute to students selected as NASA Exploration Design Challenge finalists, E635 [30AP]
Presence Mercy Medical Center: tribute to Safety and Security Dept., E864 [29MY]
AUSTIN, ROOSEVELT, SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1353 [8SE]
AUSTIN, RYAN D.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S610 [30JA]
AUSTIN, TX
Articles and editorials
VA Employee—Wait List Data Was Manipulated in Austin, San Antonio, S2748 [7MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: investigate delays in medical care and clandestine wait lists for veterans appointments at VA medical facilities, H4841 [28MY]
Fort Worth, TX: express concern for Trimble Tech High School victims of South by Southwest Festival car crash into crowd, H2473 [14MR]
Wag-A-Bag, Inc.: anniversary, E549 [8AP]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: investigate delays in medical care and clandestine wait lists for veterans appointments at VA medical facilities, S2748 [7MY], S2984 [14MY]
AUSTIN (TX) AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Articles and editorials
VA Employee—Wait List Data Was Manipulated in Austin, San Antonio, S2748 [7MY]
AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF
Remarks in House
Cowdrey, Matt: Australia Multi-Class Swimmer of the Year award recipient, H1727 [11FE]
Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E195 [11FE]
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: comparison of U.S. gun violence statistics and laws with those of foreign countries, S3331 [2JN]
AUSTRIA, REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in House
Bachmann, Representative: report on congressional delegation trip to the Netherlands, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Israel, and Austria, H129–H132 [9JA]
AUTHORIZED RURAL WATER PROJECTS COMPLETION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4420), H3057 [8AP]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 715) (S. Rept. 113–167), S3293 [22MY]
AUTHORS see Literature
AUTISM COLLABORATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT (AUTISM CARES) ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4631), H5688–H5693 [24JN], E1062 [24JN], E1067, E1069 [25JN], E1079 [26JN], E1095 [30JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 4631), S5312 [31JY]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4631) (H. Rept. 113–490), H5639 [23JN]
——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2449), S4153 [26JN]
Texts of
H.R. 4631, provisions, H5688–H5690 [24JN]
AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles
AVANCE, INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1362 [9SE]
AVARA, SIMON V. (CY)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6383 [8DE]
AVERY, TEX
Remarks in House
Tribute, E160 [4FE]
AVIATION
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5088, H5089, H5090, H5093, H5095, H5096, H5097, H5098, H5104, H5155, H5157, H5158, H5159, H5160, H5161, H5162, H5163, H5164, H5168, H5169, H5171, H5172, H5173, H5174, H5175, H5176, H5177, H5178, H5180, H5181, H5182, H5183, H5187, H5188 [9JN], H5212, H5214, H5216, H5217, H5219, H5220, H5221, H5222, H5223, H5224, H5225, H5226, H5227, H5228, H5230, H5231, H5250 [10JN]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1068), S902, S903, S907 [11FE]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), S933 [12FE]
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4432, S4436, S4439 [10JY]
Transportation Security Administration: establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1204), S6400, S6450 [9DE], H8973 [10DE]
——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), S6451 [9DE], H8969 [10DE]
Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (S. Res. 520), S5275, S5314 [31JY]
Announcements
Moment of silence on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S5523 [11SE]
Articles and editorials
Carter—JSF Program Manager Based F–35 Award Fees on Desire To Protect Lockheed Exec, S3857 [19JN]
David Barron Should Be Confirmed to U.S. Court of Appeals, S2992 [14MY]
Why Civil Libertarians and Drone Critics Should Support David Barron, S2992 [14MY]
Bills and resolutions
Air Force: modernize C–130H aircraft using alternative communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management program kits and ensure such aircraft meet applicable FAA regulations (see S. 2758), S5217 [31JY] (see H.R. 5119), H6351 [16JY]
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H4684 [20MY]
Airports: encourage investments in airports through public-private partnerships (see S. 2750), S5217 [31JY]
American Airlines, Inc.: allow employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty (see S. 2614), S4557 [16JY]
Armed Forces: repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 4608), H4015 [8MY]
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7296 [8SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see S. Con. Res. 40), S4454 [14JY] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H6136 [11JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H. Con. Res. 120), H8365 [3DE]
CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 4036), H1769 [11FE]
Colorado Springs, CO: recognize National Museum of World War II Aviation as America’s National World War II Aviation Museum (see H. Res. 681), H6745 [23JY]
Consumers: limit fees charged to passengers of air carriers (see H.R. 5462), H7528 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: consolidate executive authority on use of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) (see H.R. 5091), H6135 [11JY]
——— limit retirement of KC–10 refueling tanker aircraft (see H.R. 4230), H2432 [13MR]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see S. 2070), S1233 [27FE] (see H.R. 4107), H2064 [27FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see S. 2534), S4153 [26JN] (see H.R. 4903), H5556 [19JN]
——— prohibit the purchase, operation, or maintenance of armed unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) (see H.R. 5856), H9302 [11DE]
Dept. of Justice: acquire data about sexual offenses that occur aboard aircraft (see H.R. 4404), H2961 [4AP]
Dept. of the Interior: require land transfer to Alaska to construct single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to connect King Cove, AK, and Cold Bay, AK, airport (see S. 1929), S372 [15JA]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H2255 [6MR]
——— ensure that projects that assist the establishment of aerotropolis transportation systems are eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 4609), H4015 [8MY]
——— establish a grant program to assist the development of aerotropolis transportation systems (see H.R. 4610), H4015 [8MY]
——— establish Multimodal Freight Funding Formula Program and National Freight Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 5624), H7885 [18SE]
——— increase maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relative to advertising of the costs of air transportation (see S. 2290), S2647 [5MY]
——— modify criteria for selecting communities to participate in the Small Community Air Service Development Program (see H.R. 5766), H8169 [20NO]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2438), S3474 [5JN] (see H.R. 4745), H4836 [27MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
Diseases: prohibit certain flights from landing in the U.S. and prohibit issuance of certain visas to protect the U.S. from the ebola virus disease (see H.R. 5694), H7937 [12NO]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 2821), consideration (see H. Res. 686), H6814 [24JY]
FAA: collect and maintain data on the number of sexual assaults that occur on aircraft during passenger flights (see H.R. 4295), H2644 [25MR]
——— conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relative to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies (see H.R. 4623), H4057 [9MY]
——— issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 2103), S1519 [11MR]
——— issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 5337), H7182 [31JY]
——— issue regulations to improve tracking of aircraft in flight (see H.R. 5312), H7181 [31JY]
——— require passenger aircraft to transmit global positioning system (GPS) location data (see H.R. 4520), H3292 [29AP]
——— revise hiring practices for air traffic controller positions and establish Air Traffic Control Education and Training Advisory Committee (see H.R. 5675), H7900 [19SE]
——— use enplanement numbers that preceded enactment of certain pilot regulations to calculate Airport Improvement Program apportionments (see S. 2848), S5698 [17SE] (see H.R. 5295), H7126 [30JY]
Foreign aid: suspend assistance to countries that fail to use INTERPOL’s Stolen and Lost Travel Documents database to determine accuracy of passports of prospective passengers on commercial flights (see H.R. 4448), H3195 [10AP]
Government regulations: 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), S439 [16JA]
Libya: terminate nonimmigration status for Libyan and third country nationals acting on behalf of Libyan entities who are engaging in aviation maintenance, flight operations, or nuclear-related studies or training (see H.R. 5401), H7295 [8SE]
Members of Congress: prohibit use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4632), H4058 [9MY]
——— prohibit use of representational allowance for payment of costs of first-class airline accommodations (see H. Res. 558), H3292 [29AP]
——— require reporting of any flight on a private aircraft paid for with official funds (see H. Con. Res. 113), H7454 [11SE]
NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 4412), H2990 [7AP]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), return to House (see H. Res. 627), H5398 [17JN]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 519), S4903 [24JY]
National security: report on the use of targeted lethal force by remotely-piloted aircraft (drones) (see H.R. 4372), H2853 [2AP]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5426), H7387 [9SE]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), consideration (see H. Res. 478), H1769 [11FE]
——— designate (S. 540), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1770 [11FE]
Postal Service: modernize and improve Alaska bypass freight mail transportation (see H.R. 4174), H2256 [6MR]
Safety: conduct a study to ensure that enhanced communication is provided between commercial aircraft and air traffic control towers (see H.R. 5890), H10335 [2JA]
——— improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (see H.R. 4802), H5072 [5JN]
——— prohibit flying of unmanned recreational aircraft near commercial airports (see H.R. 5876), H9303 [11DE]
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] (see H. Res. 704), H7185 [31JY]
St. Clair, MO: release from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport (see S. 2759), S5217 [31JY]
Taxation: exempt aircraft management services from the ticket tax (see S. 2775), S5325 [1AU] (see H.R. 5382), H7184 [31JY]
Terrorism: review completeness of the FBI Terrorist Screening Database and the derivative terrorist watchlist used by the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 5488), H7617 [16SE]
Transportation Security Administration: exempt certain flights in Hawaii and Alaska from increased aviation security service fees (see S. 1964), S486 [27JA] (see H.R. 3934), H1431 [27JA]
——— prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft (see H.R. 4368), H2853 [2AP]
——— prohibit from accepting as valid identification an I–862 Notice To Appear form (see H.R. 5440), H7433 [10SE]
——— provide expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built to honor their service (see S. 2659), S4903 [24JY] (see S. 2671), S4997 [28JY] (see H.R. 4812), H5185 [9JN]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 4026), H1718 [10FE]
——— waive application fee for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities who apply to participate in the Precheck program (see H.R. 5351), H7183 [31JY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP] (see H.R. 4450), H3195 [10AP]
Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (see S. Res. 520), S4903 [24JY]
——— condemn separatists occupying Donetsk and surrounding territory as terrorists for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and condemn Russia for supplying the arms (see H. Res. 679), H6655 [22JY]
Cloture motions
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), S933 [12FE]
Letters
Air National Guard F–15 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar upgrades funding: Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S., H4672 [20MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security continuing appropriations: Sec. of Homeland Security Johnson, H9275 [11DE]
Deteriorating situation in Iraq: several Senators, S212 [9JA]
Limit fees charged to passengers of air carriers: Nicholas E. Calio, Airlines for America (organization), H7613 [16SE]
Navy EA–18G aircraft funding: several Representatives, E851 [28MY]
Nomination of David J. Barron to be circuit judge: Michael W. McConnell, Stanford Law School, S3247 [22MY]
Norwegian Air International application for Dept. of Transportation foreign air operator’s certificate: James L. Oberstar, E662 [1MY]
Transparent Airfares Act: Charlie Leocha, Travelers United, Inc., E1318 [1AU]
——— James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, H6867 [28JY]
——— several organizations, H6866 [28JY], E1318 [1AU]
——— Susan Grant, Consumer Federation of America, E1318 [1AU]
Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: several aviation organizations, H8971 [10DE]
Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H6627 [22JY]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H6627 [22JY]
Lists
Organizations supporting H.R. 3578, 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, H1744 [11FE]
Veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization), S1915 [1AP], E986 [13JN]
Veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Southern Colorado (organization), S3537 [10JN]
World War II veterans brought to visit national memorials by Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization), S4899 [24JY]
Motions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5237 [10JN]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), S933 [12FE]
Poems
‘‘High Flight,’’ John G. Magee, Jr., H8664 [4DE]
‘‘Tunnel to Towers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1191 [17JY]
Press releases
Faleomavaega Pushes Air National Guard for American Samoa: Delegate Faleomavaega (2009), E1692 [2DE]
U.S. Army Reserve Gets Approval To Construct $20 Million Facility at Tafuna Airport: Delegate Faleomavaega (2000), E1726 [3DE]
Remarks in House
Aerojet Rocketdyne (company): anniversary, E1039 [20JN]
Air Force: Air National Guard F–15 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar upgrades funding through reductions in nuclear weapons programs funding, H4672, H4673 [20MY]
——— Air National Guard funding, H4688 [21MY]
——— anniversary of 55th Electronic Combat Group, E1592 [14NO]
——— Counter-Electronics High Power Microwave Missile Project delivery vehicle funding, H5463, H5464 [18JN]
——— increase procurement funding to provide upgrades for underfunded systems, technologies, and training infrastructure, H5455 [18JN]
——— prohibit disclosure of proprietary information on C–17 aircraft, H4726 [21MY]
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4693), H4788 [22MY]
American Airlines, Inc.: tribute to CRJ900 Bombardier aircraft, E795 [21MY]
——— tribute to new direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Hong Kong and Shanghai, H5257 [11JN]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), H4456–H4458 [19MY]
Armed Forces: ensure fair wages for defense contractors and prohibit discrimination against women, outsourcing of jobs, high interest student loans, and baggage fees, H4810 [22MY]
——— prohibit funding for authorization of military force against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H5534, H5535 [19JN], E1079 [26JN]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H4707, H4738, H4739 [21MY], H4913 [29MY]
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (H. Res. 714), H8349, H8350–H8354 [3DE]
Aurora, IL: tribute to air traffic controllers and FAA personnel for efforts to respond to power outage at Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center, H8136 [20NO], H8937 [10DE]
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects, H8373 [4DE]
Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H1727, H1760 [11FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 106), H6844 [25JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), H8344 [3DE]
——— use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H7401 [10SE]
Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones, H5313 [11JN]
Consumers: limit fees charged to passengers of air carriers (H.R. 5462), H7612, H7613 [16SE]
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport: anniversary, E56 [13JA]
Delta Air Lines, Inc.: anniversary, E1007 [17JN], E1027 [20JN]
——— anniversary of service to the Northern Mariana Islands, E862 [29MY]
Dept. of Defense: allow disabled veterans to travel on military aircraft on a space-available basis, E820 [22MY]
——— Army aircrew combat uniforms funding, H5536 [19JN]
——— A–10 aircraft funding, H4549 [20MY]
——— Defense Health Program study on challenges of caring for wounded warriors funding through reductions in Navy aircraft procurement funding, H5460 [18JN]
——— E–2D Hawkeye aircraft funding, H4744 [21MY]
——— establish appropriate levels for peacetime cargo airlift augmentation in order to promote effectiveness of Civil Reserve Air Fleet, H8629 [4DE]
——— exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels, H5539, H5540 [19JN]
——— F–16 Block 30 aircraft funding, H5441, H5442 [18JN]
——— F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program funding, H5462, H5463 [18JN]
——— importance of maintaining strong National Guard and Reserves, H1231–H1237 [16JA]
——— Kiowa Warrior helicopter funding, H2160 [5MR]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft, H5485, H5486 [18JN]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft (H.R. 3657), H1729 [11FE]
——— prohibit funding to implement Treaty on Open Skies, H5535 [19JN]
——— prohibit funding to research, develop, test, or evaluate the F–35 Joint Strike Fighter to modify it in a manner that provides B61 nuclear bomb delivery capability until release of cost report, H5481, H5482 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to retire, divest, or transfer KC–10 refueling tanker aircraft fleet, H5520 [19JN]
——— proposed deactivation of the 440th Airlift Wing, H2287 [11MR]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, H1597 [5FE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 4107), E271 [27FE]
——— sixth-generation fighter development funding, H5463 [18JN]
——— tribute to U.S. Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron One, E183 [10FE]
——— U–2 aircraft platform funding, H5593 [20JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (H.R. 1417), H129 [9JA], H6223 [15JY]
——— establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (H.R. 3488), H5842–H5845 [8JY]
——— making appropriations, H442, H444 [15JA]
——— making continuing appropriations, H9274, H9276, H9279, H9281, H9284 [11DE]
——— require countries seeking to enter into a preclearance agreement submit lost and stolen passport information to INTERPOL, H5845 [8JY]
——— submit report to Congress on anticipated homeland security benefits derived from establishing preclearance operations at foreign airports, H5845 [8JY]
Dept. of Justice: Economic High-Tech and Cyber Crime Prevention program funding through reductions in NASA funding, H4948, H4949 [29MY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (H.R. 4156), H6866–H6868 [28JY], E1318 [1AU]
——— application of Norwegian Air International for foreign air operator’s certificate, E662 [1MY]
——— contract tower program funding, E953 [11JN]
——— eliminate certain unnecessary reporting requirements and consolidate or modify others (H.R. 3628), H39–H41 [8JA]
——— infrastructure development funding, H2736–H2741 [27MR], H3008, H3035, H3038 [8AP], H3300 [30AP]
——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights (H.R. 3676), H5223 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for the use of unmanned aircraft systems as weapons while operating in the national airspace system, H5172 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to approve foreign air carrier permit or exemption application of air carrier already holding air operators certificate that contravenes U.S. law or U.S.-EU Air Transport Agreement, H5175, H5176 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to engage in rulemaking to allow cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, H5223 [10JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding for first-class travel by contractors, H3354 [30AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5216, H5217 [10JN]
——— making appropriations, H441 [15JA], H9276 [11DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5077–H5106, H5149–H5184 [9JN], H5189, H5203–H5239, H5243 [10JN], H5256 [11JN], H5322 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], E935, E937, E946 [10JN], E952, E953, E961 [11JN], E977 [12JN], E1014 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (H. Res. 604), H5029–H5034 [30MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), motion to recommit, H5237, H5238 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding for bonus award to contractors for work on projects that are behind schedule or over budget, H5181, H5182 [9JN], H5220 [10JN]
——— prohibit funding from being used in contravention of the Buy American Act, H5218 [10JN]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1209), H4451–H4453 [19MY]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 2821), H1662 [6FE], H3063 [9AP]
Egypt: restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (H.R. 939), H6947 [28JY]
Employment: job creation through infrastructure investment, H2740 [27MR]
Etihad Airways: tribute to new service at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, E1808 [12DE]
FAA: collect and maintain data on the number of sexual assaults that occur on aircraft during passenger flights (H.R. 4295), E434 [25MR]
——— conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relative to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies (H.R. 4623), E729 [9MY]
——— Essential Air Service Program funding, H5183, H5184 [9JN]
——— implement nighttime curfew at Burbank Bob Hope Airport, H5222 [10JN]
——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) funding, H8937 [10DE]
——— proposal to update standards for flight simulators used in pilot training, H6040 [10JY]
——— Standard Terminal Arrival Route funding, H5089 [9JN]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (H.R. 2591), H9292 [11DE]
Fairchild AFB, WA: tribute, H2288 [11MR]
Fort Bragg, NC: prohibit closing of the Pope Airfield 440th Airlift Wing, H4724 [21MY]
Government regulations: 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 (H.R. 3578), H1744–H1746, H1758 [11FE], E224 [21FE]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, E986 [13JN]
Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon (organization): tribute, E954 [11JN]
Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E591 [28AP], E868 [29MY], E1453 [19SE]
Honor Flight of Portland (organization): tribute, E954 [11JN]
Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas (organization): tribute, E1614 [18NO]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 downing, H6791 [24JY]
Houston, TX: Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute recipient of Texas Dept. of State Health Services Air Medical Service of the Year award, E1703 [2DE]
Intelligence services: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out signature strikes against unknown targets, H5031 [30MY]
International Civil Aviation Organization: promote observer status for Taiwan, E1468 [19SE]
Malaysia Airline System Berhad (company): express condolences to families of victims of disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, E535 [7AP]
McConnell AFB, KS: 4th Air Force 931st Refueling Group recipient of Raincross Trophy, H8287 [3DE]
Miami, FL: increase Customs and Border Protection staffing at Miami International Airport, H2365 [13MR]
——— Wings Over Miami Air Museum tribute to World War II Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP), H1721 [11FE]
NASA: anniversary of Ames Research Center, E1413 [16SE]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), H5108–H5126 [9JN], E967 [12JN], E1040 [20JN], E1123 [9JY]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), corrections in engrossment, H5577 [20JN]
——— authorize programs (H.R. 4412), return to House (H. Res. 627), H5390 [17JN]
National Center for Simulation: anniversary, E417 [24MR]
National security: report on the use of targeted lethal force by remotely-piloted aircraft (drones), H5037 [30MY]
Navy: EA–18G aircraft funding, E822 [22MY], E851 [28MY]
——— F/A–18E, F/A–18F, and EA–18G aircraft funding, E830 [22MY], E833 [23MY]
NetJets Inc.: anniversary, H4691 [21MY]
Niagara Falls, NY: Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station funding, H2308 [12MR]
——— preserve and expand mission of Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, H6669 [23JY]
North State Aviation (company): tribute, H8875 [9DE]
Obama, President: evaluation of foreign policy, H7035 [29JY]
Orlando, FL: tribute to Orlando Regional Medical Center Air Care Team, E1815 [12DE]
Oswald, Kevin L.: Air Traffic Control Association Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [30JY]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), H1752–H1758 [11FE], E269 [27FE]
——— designate (S. 540), consideration (H. Res. 478), H1748–H1752 [11FE], E222 [21FE]
——— designate (S. 540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 82), H1759 [11FE]
Pensacola, FL: rename Naval Air Station Pensacola headquarters as W.L. Richardson Building 1500, E79 [15JA]
Poland: anniversary of airplane crash in Russia that killed Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski and other individuals, E539 [7AP]
Safety: improve, H2615 [25MR]
——— improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 4802), H6606–H6609 [22JY]
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.: anniversary, H86 [9JA]
Space policy: support public-private partnerships to ensure continued space exploration and scientific research, H2619 [25MR]
St. Clair, MO: release from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport (S. 2759), H8897, H8898 [9DE]
St. Cloud Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E710 [8MY]
Taiwan: provide with U.S.-built multirole fighter aircraft to strengthen self-defense capability against increasing military threat from China, E837 [23MY]
Technology: improve aircraft tracking, systems monitoring, and flight status technology, E535 [7AP]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H7401 [10SE], H7435, H7439, H7440, H7441 [11SE], E1394 [11SE]
——— review completeness of the FBI Terrorist Screening Database and the derivative terrorist watchlist used by the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 5488), H7627, H7648 [17SE]
Texas Panhandle Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1630 [19NO]
Texas Permian Basin Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E1427 [17SE]
Transportation: importance of infrastructure investment, H17 [7JA], H2795 [1AP], H2805 [2AP], H3945 [8MY], H5189, H5241–H5243 [10JN], H5322, H5334 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], H5501 [19JN], H5719–H5722 [24JN], H6284–H6290 [15JY]
——— improve transportation services in rural areas, H5193 [10JN]
Transportation Security Administration: decision to consolidate upstate New York regional adminstrative functions at Albany International Airport, H2157 [5MR]
——— establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1204), Senate amendment, H8973–H8975 [10DE]
——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), H5148 [9JN]
——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), Senate amendment, H8968–H8973 [10DE]
——— prohibit from accepting as valid identification an I–862 Notice To Appear form (H.R. 5440), H7539 [16SE]
——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), E771 [19MY]
——— provide expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built to honor their service (H.R. 4812), H6609–H6612 [22JY], E1117 [8JY]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (H.R. 4026), H6608 [22JY]
——— report to Congress on Office of Inspection review of Federal Air Marshals Service officials acceptance of free or discounted firearms for personal use, H6605, H6606 [22JY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (H.R. 4450), H4484 [20MY], H6626–H6631 [22JY], E1216 [23JY]
Travis, Trevor-Lee: Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E448 [26MR]
U.S. Air Force Academy: anniversary, E476 [1AP]
U.S. Air Force Association: anniversary of Florida chapter, E1204 [22JY]
Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims, H6754, H6791 [24JY]
——— demand complete cooperation in investigation into shooting down of passenger airplane, oppose Russian involvement in Crimea, and call for an international response to Russia’s actions, H6659, H6660 [23JY], H6947 [28JY]
Virginia: express condolences to victims of Navy helicopter crash off coast of Virginia, H1230 [16JA]
Wings of Freedom Tour (organization): anniversary, E29 [9JA]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, H1721 [11FE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), H4453–H4456 [19MY]
——— tribute to Flying Tigers, H3059 [9AP]
Wright Image Group, Inc.: construction of monument to honor achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright in aviation, H1601 [5FE]
Yuma, AZ: grand opening and dedication of Military Free Fall School Master Seargeant George A. Bannar Jr., Vertical Wind Tunnel at Yuma Proving Ground, E147 [31JA]
Remarks in Senate
Air Force: anniversary, S5850 [18SE]
Always Free Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S3230 [21MY]
American Airlines, Inc.: allow employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty (S. 2614), S6517 [10DE], S6683 [11DE]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), S3192 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1827), S1778 [26MR]
Barron, David J.: suitability to be circuit judge relative to legal arguments justifying the targeted killing of U.S. citizens by drone strikes, S2835 [8MY], S2990 [14MY], S3154–S3157 [20MY], S3198–S3202, S3204, S3205, S3211 [21MY], S3246, S3259 [22MY]
Bellevue, TN: tribute to victims of plane crash, S1864, S1865 [31MR]
Big Sky Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S2905 [12MY]
BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects, S6504 [10DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 106), S5069 [29JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), S6356 [4DE]
Climate: impact of global warming on transportation and infrastructure, S1473–S1476 [10MR]
Consumers: limit fees charged to passengers of air carriers (H.R. 5462), S6354 [4DE]
Dept. of Defense: F–35 Joint Strike Fighter program funding, S3677 [16JN], S3856 [19JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S., S4307 [9JY]
——— making appropriations, S404 [16JA]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S415 [16JA], S3776–S3784, S3788, S3792, S3798–S3800 [18JN], S3837–S3842, S3852 [19JN], S3887 [23JN], S6811 [13DE]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 330), S4355 [9JY]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1209), S3192 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 381), S2318 [9AP]
Dryden Flight Research Center, Palmdale, CA: redesignate as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (H.R. 667), S185, S186 [8JA]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (H.R. 2591), S6819 [13DE]
Fort Campbell, KY: anniversary of Special Operations Aviation Regiment, Airborne, of Hunter Army Airfield, S5620 [16SE]
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Boone County, IA, S3807 [18JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Muscatine County, IA, S3469 [5JN]
——— impact of Senate achievements on Pottawattamie County, IA, S3023 [14MY]
Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute to Last Frontier and Golden Heart Chapters, S2464 [29AP]
Honor Flight Bluegrass Chapter (organization): tribute, S3434 [5JN]
Honor Flight Clarksburg (organization): tribute, S2860 [8MY]
Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S1915 [1AP], S4899 [24JY]
Honor Flight Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, S3537 [10JN]
Iraq: U.S. policy, S211–S213 [9JA]
IRS: exempt certain aircraft from air transportation excise tax, S3220 [21MY]
Last Frontier Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S5986 [13NO]
Lawson, Michael A.: nomination to be International Civil Aviation Organization Council U.S. Representative, unanimous-consent agreement, S4611 [17JY]
Maryland: tribute to Air National Guard, S5851 [18SE]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 4412), S3884 [19JN]
——— funding, S404 [16JA], S3788 [18JN]
National Air and Space Museum: tribute to documentary ‘‘D-Day 3D—Normandy 1944’’, S3176 [20MY]
National Airborne Day: designate (S. Res. 519), S4973 [24JY]
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: anniversary of final report, S4732 [23JY]
National Model Aviation Day: observance, S5858 [18SE]
Nevada: tribute to National Guard 45th Detachment of the Operational Support Airlift Agency, DET 45 OSAA, S4148 [26JN]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1068), S903, S907 [11FE]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 82), S963 [12FE]
——— designate (S. 540), House amendment, S915, S933 [12FE]
——— designate (S. 540), unanimous-consent agreement, S925 [12FE]
Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola, S430 [16JA]
Russia: hold accountable, if proven complicit by supplying arms to pro-Russian separatists, for downing of Malaysian civilian passenger airplane over Ukraine, S4694 [22JY]
Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (S. Res. 412), S4436–S4442 [10JY]
St. Clair, MO: release from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport (S. 2759), S6304, S6305 [3DE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5471 [10SE], S5523–S5530, S5534, S5552 [11SE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S5477 [10SE]
Transportation: importance of infrastructure investment, S3800 [18JN]
Transportation Security Administration: establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1204), S6400 [9DE]
——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), S6401 [9DE]
——— provide expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built to honor their service (H.R. 4812), S6354 [4DE]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (S. 2250), S2626, S2627 [5MY]
Ukraine: condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and express condolences to families of the victims (S. Res. 520), S5314 [31JY]
——— demand complete cooperation in investigation into shooting down of passenger airplane, oppose Russian involvement in Crimea, and call for an international response to Russia’s actions, S4673 [22JY]
——— express sympathy to families of victims and investigate shooting down of passenger airplane, S4601 [17JY], S4655 [21JY]
Washoe County, NV: Washoe County School District Air National Guard recipient of Sec. of Defense Freedom Award, S5692 [17SE]
Reports
Tenth Anniversary Report Card—Status of the 9/11 Commission Recommendations: Bipartisan Policy Center (excerpt), S4732 [23JY]
Reports filed
Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Forecasting, and Control, and Helping Community Detection, Control, and Mitigation: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (S. 1254) (H. Rept. 113–471), H5072 [5JN]
Airport Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4802) (H. Rept. 113–512), H5826 [3JY]
Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1804) (S. Rept. 113–273), S6022 [17NO]
Condemn Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and Express Condolences to Families of the Victims: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 520), S5047 [29JY]
Consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Consideration of S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 478) (H. Rept. 113–351), H1769 [11FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4903) (H. Rept. 113–481), H5556 [19JN]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2534) (S. Rept. 113–198), S4153 [26JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4745) (H. Rept. 113–464), H4836 [27MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2438) (S. Rept. 113–182), S3474 [5JN]
Ensure Requirement for Testing or Treatment of Airman or Air Traffic Controller for a Sleep Disorder Is Adopted Pursuant to a Rulemaking Proceeding: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3578) (H. Rept. 113–343), H1685 [6FE]
Honor Flight Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 4812) (H. Rept. 113–516), H5826 [3JY]
Las Vegas Valley Public Land and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 974) (S. Rept. 113–178), S3341 [2JN]
NASA Programs Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1317), S6540 [10DE]
——— Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 4412) (H. Rept. 113–470), H5072 [5JN]
NOAA Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1068) (S. Rept. 113–133), S132 [8JA]
Preclearance Authorization Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3488) (H. Rept. 113–511), H5826 [3JY]
Prohibiting In-Flight Voice Communications on Mobile Wireless Devices Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3676) (H. Rept. 113–466), H5063 [30MY]
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]
Protecting the Homeland Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5401) (H. Rept. 113–673), H10318 [12DE]
Release St. Clair, MO, From All Restrictions, Conditions, Limitations on Use, Encumbrance, Conveyance, and Closure of St. Clair Regional Airport: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2759) (S. Rept. 113–282), S6234 [1DE]
Transparent Airfares Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4156) (H. Rept. 113–554), H6813 [24JY]
Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1893) (S. Rept. 113–274), S6022 [17NO]
Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2250) (S. Rept. 113–234), S5215 [31JY]
——— Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4450) (H. Rept. 113–542), H6654 [22JY]
Rulings of the Chair
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5089, H5105, H5169, H5172, H5181, H5182, H5183, H5184 [9JN], H5218, H5223, H5226 [10JN]
Tables
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5079–H5086 [9JN]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 82, corrections in enrollment of S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, H1759 [11FE]
H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H6844 [25JY]
H. Con. Res. 120, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol, H8344 [3DE]
H. Res. 475, consideration of S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, H1748 [11FE]
H. Res. 604, consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 4681, intelligence services appropriations, H5029 [30MY]
H. Res. 627, return to House H.R. 4412, NASA programs authorization, H5390 [17JN]
H. Res. 714, reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace, H8350 [3DE]
H.R. 330, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, S4355 [9JY]
H.R. 685, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, H4456 [19MY]
H.R. 1204, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act, S6400 [9DE], H8973 [10DE]
H.R. 1209, award Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal, H4451 [19MY]
H.R. 2591, FAA Modernization and Reform Act provisions amendment, H9292 [11DE]
H.R. 2719, Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act, H8969 [10DE]
H.R. 3488, Preclearance Authorization Act, H5842 [8JY]
H.R. 3578, 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, H1744 [11FE]
H.R. 3628, Transportation Reports Elimination Act, H39 [8JA]
H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfares Act, H6866 [28JY]
H.R. 4412, NASA programs authorization, H5108–H5123 [9JN], H5577–H5591 [20JN]
H.R. 4450, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act, H6626 [22JY]
H.R. 4802, Airport Security Act, H6607 [22JY]
H.R. 4812, Honor Flight Act, H6610 [22JY]
H.R. 5462, limit fees charged to passengers of air carriers, H7612 [16SE]
S. 309, award World War II Civil Air Patrol members Congressional Gold Medal, H4453 [19MY]
S. 540, Temporary Debt Limit Extension Act, S933 [12FE], H1752 [11FE]
S. 1068, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act reauthorization and amendment, S908–S913 [11FE]
S. 1827, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, S1779 [26MR]
S. 2614, allow American Airlines, Inc., employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty, S6518 [10DE]
S. 2759, release St. Clair, MO, from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport, S6305 [3DE], H8897 [9DE]
S. Con. Res. 40, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S4459 [14JY]
S. Res. 412, promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas, S2198 [7AP], S4440–S4442 [10JY]
S. Res. 519, National Airborne Day, S4908 [24JY]
S. Res. 520, condemn downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine and express condolences to families of the victims, S4909 [24JY], S5314 [31JY]
AVIATION SECURITY STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 1204), S6400, S6450 [9DE], H8973 [10DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1204): Senate amendment, H8973–H8975 [10DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 1204), S6400 [9DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1804) (S. Rept. 113–273), S6022 [17NO]
Texts of
H.R. 1204, provisions, S6400 [9DE], H8973 [10DE]
AVISTA CORP.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E381 [13MR]
AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Addresses
Denver E. (Earl) Wilson Purple Heart Presentation: Senator McConnell, S4261 [8JY]
Freedom of Religion Matters: Robert P. George (excerpt), E178–E180 [6FE]
Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner: Jim Wink, E1442–E1444 [17SE]
Jesse T. Wethington Purple Heart Presentation: Senator McConnell, S2190 [7AP]
Prevent Cancer Foundation Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award: Andrew J. Sussman, CVS Health Corp., E1482 [19SE]
Tribute to Shimon Peres: Senator McCain, S2786 [7MY]
Amendments
Jan Karski Day: designate (S. Res. 371), S2040, S2041 [1AP]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1456), S1666, S1667 [13MR]
Appointments
Medal of Valor Review Board, S5316 [31JY], S6698 [11DE], H10315 [12DE]
State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board, S5315 [31JY]
Articles and editorials
Cellars at Jasper Hill Wins ‘‘World’s Best Unpasteurized Cheese’’, S6297 [3DE]
Commended for Courage—Guard Unit, Combat Medic Honored for Actions in Afghanistan, S288 [13JA]
Educator Receives $25,000 Award, S1169 [26FE]
Garry Brown Will Join a Hall of Fame That Would Be Incomplete Without Him, E152 [3FE]
Lexington Businessman Jim Host Honored by National Football Foundation, S3997 [25JN]
Mary Powell Named Woman of the Year, S6770 [12DE]
This State—Cartoonist Ed Koren Earns a Vermont Laurel, but Don’t Expect Him To Rest on It, S1040 [25FE]
2013 Vermonter of the Year—Lois McClure, S220 [9JA]
2014 Business Woman of the Year—Lois R. Hatfield Is the Recipient of the Award, S3362 [3JN]
Bills and resolutions
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H4684 [20MY]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4968), H5767 [25JN]
——— issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H5072 [5JN]
——— authorize the award of a military service medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in testing nuclear weapons or other circumstances (see H.R. 4778), H5063 [30MY]
Black History Month: support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 463), H1431 [27JA]
Business and industry: provide tax credits to unemployed individuals who obtain manufacturing job training and employers who provide such training and establish a Presidential Manufacturing Job Training Award (see H.R. 5325), H7181 [31JY]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see S. Con. Res. 40), S4454 [14JY] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H6136 [11JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H. Con. Res. 120), H8365 [3DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (see S. Con. Res. 36), S3295 [22MY]
——— permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (see S. Con. Res. 37), S3604 [11JN]
Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (see H. Res. 637), H5640 [23JN]
Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (see S. 2886), S5782 [18SE] (see H.R. 4409), H2961 [4AP]
Closset, Marcel: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient (see H. Res. 752), H7938 [12NO]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 4488), H3240 [28AP]
Dept. of Labor: award special recognition to employers for veteran-friendly employment practices (see H.R. 5563), H7883 [18SE]
Dept. of State: require congressional notification after a reward is authorized under the Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 5685), H7937 [12NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system (see H.R. 4720), H4828 [22MY]
——— prohibit payment of performance awards to Veterans Health Administration employees (see S. 2362), S3184 [20MY]
——— recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees (see H.R. 5094), H6214 [14JY]
Economy: establish Presidential awards to recognize organizations that have made extraordinary efforts to create jobs and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 4825), H5248 [10JN]
Evers, Medgar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5282), H7125 [30JY]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
Gibson, Althea: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4972), H5768 [25JN]
Jan Karski Day: designate (see S. Res. 371), S1315 [5MR]
Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see S. 2793), S5564 [11SE] (see H.R. 5459), H7454 [11SE]
Karski, Jan: tribute (see S. Res. 594), S6351 [4DE]
Medal of Honor: award posthumously to Jordan C. Haerter and Jonathan Yale (see H.R. 4233), H2432 [13MR]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H223 [14JA]
NIH: implement prize competitions with the goal of improving health outcomes and thereby reducing Federal expenditures (see H.R. 5790), H8365 [3DE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Kailash Satyarthi for peace (see H. Res. 749), H7938 [12NO]
——— recognition of Malala Yousafzai for peace (see H. Res. 750), H7938 [12NO]
Olympic Games: tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 381), S1519 [11MR]
Rodriguez, Ramon: award the Medal of Honor for acts of valor during the Vietnam War (see H.R. 5302), H7127 [30JY]
Ros-Lehtinen, Representative: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 764), H8170 [20NO]
Science: establish a position of Science Laureate of the U.S. (see H.R. 4176), H2256 [6MR]
Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (see S. 2147), S1653 [13MR]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1910), S223 [9JA] (see H.R. 3836), H134 [9JA]
Wilson, Representative Frederica S.: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 764), H8170 [20NO]
Citations
Dept. of Defense Superior Service Medal awarded to Cathleen A. Harms, E1460 [19SE]
Medal of Honor awarded to Floyd K. Lindstrom, H5382 [17JN]
Silver Star awarded to Roger D. Sparks, S4110 [26JN]
Inscriptions
Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award plaque presented to Lee H. Hamilton, H6303 [16JY]
Lists
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6194 [20NO]
Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021 [19JN]
Council for the Arts of Herndon, VA, Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E995 [17JN]
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1382 [10SE]
Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1003 [17JN]
Global Organization of the People of Indian Origin Virginia chapter honorees, E1038 [20JN]
Maryland 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, E1092 [26JN]
Massachusetts recipients of National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award, E746 [13MY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E192 [11FE]
Plano, TX, Independent School District Teacher of the Year nominees, E821 [22MY]
Poems
‘‘Brother,’’ Joseph Gabel, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Celebrating My Veteran,’’ Ellie Wachenheim, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘Deep Down,’’ Alaire Chu, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Delvin Menze,’’ Riley Menze, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘Grandpa the Veteran,’’ Chineng Vang, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘In Honor, If?’’ Albert C. Caswell, E970 [12JN]
‘‘Life Savers,’’ Taylor Van de Streek, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Memories of the Home Front,’’ Sarah Borntrager, S3468 [5JN]
‘‘Numbers,’’ Ezekiel Town, S3467 [5JN]
‘‘Thank You to the Great Veterans in My Life,’’ Sabastian C. Cerda, S3467 [5JN]
Proclamations
Denver E. (Earl) Wilson Purple Heart Presentation, S4262 [8JY]
Jesse T. Wethington Purple Heart Presentation, S2190 [7AP]
Remarks in House
Actuated Medical, Inc.: SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, H5508 [19JN]
Adams, Bill: Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association Inventor of the Year award recipient, E639 [30AP]
Adams, Brett: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E534 [7AP]
Adams, John C: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1629 [19NO]
Adams County Health & Wellness Coalition: Ohio Dept. of Health Healthy Ohio Healthy Community GOLD award recipient, E713 [8MY]
Adent, John: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E350 [11MR]
Adkins, Bennie G.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1364 [9SE]
Ainsworth, Jennifer: South Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E622 [29AP]
Air Force: anniversary of 55th Electronic Combat Group, E1592 [14NO]
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 4693), H4788 [22MY]
Albany Symphony Orchestra: Recording Academy Best Classical Instrumental Solo GRAMMY Award recipient, H1262 [27JA]
Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINS) Coalition: Forest Service Rise to the Future Award recipient, H5593 [20JN]
Allende, Isabel: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1665 [1DE]
Alvin, TX: Alvin Independent School District recipient of Houston-Galveston Area Council Clean Air Champion designation, E1564 [13NO]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), H4456–H4458 [19MY]
Amherst, NY: tribute to Amherst Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award recipients, E776 [20MY]
Anliker, Cindy Hughes: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E543 [8AP]
Annandale, VA: tribute to Annandale Volunteer Fire Dept., award recipients, E1542 [12NO]
Antle, Robert V.: Grower-Shipper Association of Central California E.E. ‘‘Gene’’ Harden Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient, E1027 [20JN]
Applied Research Associates, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E495 [2AP]
Arc Thrift Stores (organization): Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipient, E623 [29AP]
Archer, Dalton M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1609 [18NO]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a military service medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in testing nuclear weapons or other circumstances (H.R. 4778), H5057 [30MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), H4440–H4444 [19MY]
——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, H4689 [21MY], H8280 [3DE]
Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc.: Branson/Lakes, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1475 [19SE]
Arts Council of Fairfax County, Inc.: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1587 [14NO]
Atkins, Edwin F. (Bud): Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1613 [18NO]
Auburn, MA: Julia Bancroft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1543 [12NO]
Augusta, ME: tribute to Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E95 [16JA]
Aurora, CO: tribute to Rangeview High School CyberPatriot team participation in Air Force Association CyberPatriot Competition National Finals, E642 [30AP]
Babers, Jasmine: USA Network, Inc., Characters Unite Award recipient, E1512 [12NO]
Baez, Samuel: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1616 [18NO]
Bakari, Ronald: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E93 [16JA]
Baker, Fran: Jefferson Foundation Community Service Award recipient, E1712 [3DE]
Baker, Jonathan: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E694 [6MY]
Balian, Lily R.: Armenian International Women’s Association Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1582 [14NO]
Ball, Ellie: Library of Congress Letters About Literature State contest winner, E1040 [20JN]
Banasiak, Mike: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E538 [7AP]
Bangor, ME: tribute to Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E100 [16JA]
Barber, Kaleb W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1772 [10DE]
Barmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16SE]
Barone, Angelo (Abe): French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E880 [30MY]
Batayola, Teresita: White House Champion of Change honoree, E866 [29MY]
Bateman, Kenneth: Somerset County, NJ, Business Partnership Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E625 [29AP]
Battles, Alexander R.V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [29JA]
Bayfield, CO: Pine River Library recipient of Library Journal Best Small Library in America award, E478 [1AP]
Bazan, Frida: Texas 27th Congressional District Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest winner, E3 [7JA]
Beckstoffer, Andy and Betty: Land Trust of Napa County (organization) Acre by Acre Award recipients, E961 [11JN]
Behee, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E561 [9AP]
Bell, Peggy Kirk: Carolinas PGA Hall of Fame inductee, E474 [1AP]
Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): Illinois 10th Congressional District Top Exporter honoree, E386 [14MR]
Benesh, Joe: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E532 [7AP]
Bennett, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E232 [25FE]
Benninger, Mary Ellen: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Group Citizen of the Year award recipient, E626 [29AP]
Benton, Suzanne: Association of Colorado County Commissioners Colorado County Administrator of the Year Award recipient, E71 [15JA]
Berenbaum, May: National Medal of Science recipient, H8200 [1DE]
Berg, Bjorn: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E530 [7AP]
Bero, Stephen: Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year award recipient, E1237 [25JY]
Bertrand, Tom: Illinois Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, H8288 [3DE]
Bess, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E231 [25FE]
Betancourt, Myrna: Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, H1701 [10FE]
Beydoun, Fay: International Institute Foundation Heritage Hall of Fame inductee, E16 [8JA]
Beyer, Daniel: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E533 [7AP]
Bickart, Ted and Frani: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients, E1727 [3DE]
Biester, Elizabeth: Bucks County, PA, Women’s History Month Award recipient, E395 [14MR]
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals Inc.: inclusion in Forbes (publication) Most Innovative Companies in the World list, E1666 [1DE]
Bischler, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E233 [25FE]
Blackburn, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E657 [1MY]
Blanton, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [13NO]
Blumberg, Philip: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E535 [7AP]
Bob’s Atomic Burgers (business): Rotary Club of Golden, CO, Ethics in Business Award recipients, E619 [29AP]
Boca Raton, FL: Eagles Landing Middle School recpient of National PTA (organization) School of Excellence Award, E1398 [11SE]
Bodzianowski, Michal: National Center for Earth and Space Science Education Student Spaceflight Experiments Program winner, E1105 [3JY]
Bogle, Robert W.: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1584 [14NO]
Borg, Scott G.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1547 [12NO]
Borggren Erica: White House Women Veterans Champions of Change honoree, H2919 [4AP]
Boucher, Dennis: Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Paul Bunyan Service Above Self award recipient, E1113 [8JY]
Boulder, CO: Elevations Credit Union recipient of NIST Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award, E1721 [3DE]
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1435 [17SE]
Brancato, Carlo R.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E295 [4MR]
Brancato, Nathaniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]
Bridegroom, Wayne: Modesto, CA, Martin Luther King Legacy Award recipient, E169 [5FE]
Bridges, DuWayne: Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs Legislator of the Year award recipient, E120 [27JA]
Bridgewater Interiors, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency Minority Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient, E172 [5FE]
Bright, Nolan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [18NO]
Broward County, FL: tribute to Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County Dr. Nan S. Hutchison Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E630 [30AP]
Brown, Garry: Western Massachusettes Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, E152 [3FE]
Brown, Ron: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
Brown, Stanford E.: Riverside, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E446 [26MR]
Brown, Summer: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E618 [29AP]
Browne, Jim: Texas Recreation and Park Society East Region Director of the Year award recipient, E241 [25FE]
Bruley, Brandi: Illinois Principals Association Elementary School Principal of the Year award recipient, H2619 [25MR]
Buendia, Robert: Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1391 [11SE]
Buffalo Spree (publication): Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Stewardship Award recipient, E1594 [14NO]
Bui, Duy: United Health Foundation Diverse Scholars Initiative scholarship recipient, E1210 [23JY]
Bulla, L. Tom: Shepherd’s Center of Greenbrier Valley (organization) Community Service Award recipient, E310 [5MR]
Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E299 [4MR]
Burns, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E165 [5FE]
Burrows, Charles R.: Navy Commendation Medal recipient, E234 [25FE]
Bybee, Scott D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E203 [11FE]
Bynum, Donald: School Superintendents of Alabama (organization) Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E65 [14JA]
Cain, Natalie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E159 [4FE]
Caldwell, Logan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]
Calfee, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E291 [4MR]
California: tribute to 3d Congressional District Women of the Year award recipients, H7622 [17SE], E1493–E1495 [19SE]
——— tribute to 15th Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalists, E378 [13MR]
Callaway, Dick: West Virginia Municipal League Mayor of the Year award recipient, E1349 [8SE]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (H.R. 5468), H8004, H8005 [17NO]
Campbell, Charley: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E527 [4AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 106), H6844 [25JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), H8344 [3DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (S. Con. Res. 36), H5136, H5137 [9JN]
——— permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (S. Con. Res. 37), H5388, H5389 [17JN]
——— use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H7401 [10SE]
Carlson, Andrea: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, E970 [12JN], E1039 [20JN]
Carr, John: Illinois Veteran of the Month award recipient, H1728 [11FE]
Carreon, Moises A.: NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recipient, E73 [15JA]
Carroll, Jim: French Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal recipient, H8200 [1DE]
Carrollton, TX: R.L. Turner High School recipient of Navy Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award, E813 [22MY]
Carter, Matt and family: Escambia County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E467 [28MR]
Carter, Vednita: Cable News Network (CNN) Heroes honoree, H2683 [26MR]
Carubba, Joseph: Italian American Leadership Council of Western New York Anthony M. Castiglia Achievement Award recipient, E440 [26MR]
Casey, Shawn: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E395 [14MR]
Castleberry, Vivian: Juliette Fowler Communities Visionary Woman award recipient, E835 [23MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (H. Res. 637), E1052 [23JN]
CCS Oncology, LLC: Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award recipient, E1591 [14NO]
Cecil, Alan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Cepregi, Ryan: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E1276 [30JY]
Chambers, Donovan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Charette, William R.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1255 [29JY]
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center (business): Branson, MO/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ozark Mountain Hospitality award recipient, E1478 [19SE]
Chen, Eric: White House Science Fair participant, H4924 [29MY]
Chen, Stephanie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E119 [27JA]
Chester, Sally D.: Palm Beach County, FL, Medical Society Heroes in Medicine Humanitarian Award recipient, E711 [8MY]
Chicago, IL: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning recipient of EPA National Award for Small Growth Achievement, E180 [6FE]
——— John Hancock College Preparatory High School recipient of Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) International Remotely Operated Vehicle Competition ‘‘Biggest Bang for the Buck’’ award, E1301 [1AU]
Chicopee, MA: Anne E. Barry School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1765 [9DE]
Chittenden, Jennifer: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E537 [7AP]
Christian, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1174 [16JY]
Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (H.R. 4409), H5506 [19JN]
Clark, Danielle: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E341 [10MR]
Clark, Jerry: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Clayton, Ronda R.: New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence Rural Practice Nurse of the Year Award recipient, E996 [17JN]
Clegg, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Cline, Bill: Petroleum History Institute Colonel Edwin Drake Legendary Oilman Award recipient, H5405 [18JN]
Clogg, Carrie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E546 [8AP]
Cocoves, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1312 [1AU]
Cogley, Jacob P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1633 [19NO]
Cognitore, Joseph A.: Rocky Point, NY, Lions Club Man of the Year award recipient, E559 [9AP]
Collierville, TN: Parade (publication) ‘‘America’s Best Main Street’’ contest winner, E1461 [19SE]
Collinsworth, Bobby and family: Walton County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1539 [12NO]
Conde-Falcon, Felix: posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, E570 [10AP]
Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021 [19JN]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 4488), H3253, H3254 [29AP]
Conry, Rose: Jacksonville, FL, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Leader of the Year Award recipient, E212 [14FE]
Cook, Edward: United Way of Central New York Exceptional Community Volunteer Award recipient, E648 [30AP]
Cook-Robinson, Wanda: Michigan Association of School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E198 [11FE]
Cooper, Kenneth H.: National Football Foundation Leadership Hall of Fame inductee, E1694 [2DE]
Cowan, Diane: Experience Works (organization) Cy Carpenter Award recipient, E1369 [9SE]
Cowdrey, Matt: Australia Multi-Class Swimmer of the Year award recipient, H1727 [11FE]
Coweta County, GA: Coweta County Board of Commissioners recipient of Newman-Coweta, GA, Chamber of Commerce Prosperity Award, E135 [29JA]
Crawford, David J.: Columbia County Association Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E620 [29AP]
Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.: Branson, MO/Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year award recipient, E1477 [19SE]
Crossin, Richard F.: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E389 [14MR]
Crouse, Andrew L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [10DE]
Crouse, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]
Cuda, Mary (Josie): Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E624 [29AP]
CVS Health Corp.: Prevent Cancer Foundation Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award recipient, E1482 [19SE]
Daimler Trucks North America LLC: North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources Environmental Steward award recipient, E200 [11FE]
Dallas, TX: Children’s Medical Center of Dallas recipient of Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Enterprise Award of Excellence, E617 [29AP]
——— Parkland Health and Hospital System Stroke Program recipient of American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold-Plus Achievement Award and the Target—Stroke Honor Roll, E509 [3AP]
Danbury, CT: Danbury High School Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program students recipients of Verizon Communications, Inc., Innovative App Challenge Best in State award, H2811 [2AP]
Darrah, Aaron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [29JA]
Daugherty, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E555 [9AP]
Davis, CA: Sutter Davis Hospital recipient of Dept. of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, E1481 [19SE]
Davis, Fred L.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E85 [16JA]
Davis, L. Clifford: Tarrant County, TX, Bar Association Blackstone Award recipient, E769 [19MY]
Davis, Rex: Prowers County, CO, Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E1130 [9JY]
Davis, Ryan: School Administrators of Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E572 [10AP]
Dayton, Michael: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E545 [8AP]
De Haan, Tyler: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E583 [10AP]
Deer, Sarah: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship recipient, E1815 [12DE]
Deffenbaugh, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Dente, Blaise A.: UNICO National (organization) Man of the Year Award recipient, E1807 [12DE]
DePhillips, Niki: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 list honoree, E521 [4AP]
Dept. of Defense: require victims of attack at Fort Hood, TX, and their families be accorded the same treatment, benefits, and honors accorded to September, 11, 2001, terrorist attack victims and families, H1508 [29JA]
Dept. of Education: tribute to Green Ribbon Schools Program award recipients, E1372 [9SE]
Dept. of Energy: tribute to Idaho National Laboratory employees receiving American Nuclear Society Materials Science and Technology Division awards, E1046 [23JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system (H.R. 4720), H4924 [29MY]
Des Moines, IA: Metro Waste Authority recipient of American Forest & Paper Association Recycling Award, E766 [19MY]
Dewey, Duane E.: Medal of Honor recipient, E1199 [22JY]
District of Columbia: Murphy’s Auto Body Shop recipient of D.C. Small Business of the Year award, E1114 [8JY]
Dix, Lincoln: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E548 [8AP]
Dole, Bob: National Veterans Day Birmingham, AL (organization) National Veterans Award recipient, E426 [24MR]
Dominguez, Monica: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year finalist, E131 [28JA]
Doral, FL: Doral Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1556 [13NO]
Douma, Harvey: Ripon, CA, Rotary Club Harvey Douma Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E826 [22MY]
Draper, Inc.: Healthiest Employer, LLC, America’s Healthiest Workplace award recipient, E162 [4FE]
Dunn, Jamison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1424 [16SE]
Dunsmuir, Kathy: Leadership Wilkes-Barre (organization) Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E920 [9JN]
Easley, Sullivan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
East Bradford, PA: Natural Lands Trust (organization) Growing Greener Communities Award recipient, E433 [25MR]
East Harris County Manufacturing Association: Workforce Development Committee recipient of the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Board of Directors Visionary Award, E1600 [17NO]
Ecographics, Inc.: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Small Business of the Year award recipient, E322 [6MR]
Ehalt, Kay: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Unsung Hero Award recipient, E294 [4MR]
Elbaum, David: Illinois History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1610 [18NO]
Elkington, Susan: Manufacturing Institute STEP Award recipient, E130 [28JA]
Ellsworth, ME: tribute to Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce honorees, E874 [29MY]
Elmore, Stephen H.: Imperial County Farm Bureau Jim Kuhn Memorial Farmer of the Year Award recipient, E1519 [12NO]
Elza, Steve: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1817 [12DE]
Emerging Business Leaders (organization): Amherst, NY, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E1590 [14NO]
Erickson, Lukas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [26FE]
Evangelos, Metropolitan: Hellenic Foundation of New Jersey Alexander the Great Achievement Award recipient, E117 [27JA]
Exxon Mobil Corp.: National Association of Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award recipient, E457 [27MR], E507, E511 [3AP]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., installation of officers banquet, E704 [7MY]
——— tribute to Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., award recipients, E105 [17JA]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1003 [17JN]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Land Conservation and Tree Planting and Preservation Awards recipients, E102 [17JA]
——— tribute to Fairfax County NAACP Community Service Award recipients, E1440 [17SE]
——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Service award recipients, E1541 [12NO]
Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E699 [7MY]
Farnsworth, David: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E549 [8AP]
Farr, Don: Illinois Principals Association Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E544 [8AP]
Farrell, Edna: Alabama Nursing Home Association Ms. Alabama Nursing Home award recipient, E1355 [8SE]
Fentz, Kirsten: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John Cauble Award for Short Play finalist, E686 [6MY]
Fields, Melissa: Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Dean Weese Outstanding Coach Award recipient, E1013 [18JN]
Fishers, IN: Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1638 [19NO]
Fleming, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1611 [18NO]
Flint Jewish Federation: anniversary of Donald Riegle Community Service Awards, E1417 [16SE]
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E403 [18MR]
——— tribute to 5th Congressional District Florida Teacher of the Year award recipients, E845 [28MY]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1292 [31JY]
——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E698 [7MY]
Foglia, Vince and Pat: Pioneer Center for Human Services ‘‘Make Change’’ Award recipients, E1304 [1AU]
Forbes, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E200 [11FE]
Fort Knox, KY: Kingsolver Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E515 [4AP]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1037 [20JN]
Fotheringhame, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E395 [14MR]
Fowlkes, Earl D., Jr.: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (H.R. 4041), H6226 [15JY]
Fresno, CA: Fresno Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year award, E1640 [19NO]
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.: Fayetteville, TN, manufacturing facility recipient of C.E. Doolin Award for Operations Excellence, H3064 [9AP]
Furnace, Walter R.: National Association of Federal Credit Unions Paul Revere Award recipient, E1435 [17SE]
Gainer, Kate: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E550 [8AP]
Galvez, Roberto, Jr.: Mexican Federation of Sports Newscasters Best Sports Anchor award recipient, E1793 [10DE]
Garcia, Juliet V.: inclusion in Cable News Network (CNN) Money/Fortune ‘‘World’s Fifty Greatest Leaders’’ list, E642 [30AP]
Garcia, Mariana S.: Mr. Amigo Association Mr. Amigo Award recipient, E242 [25FE]
George, Robert P.: Southern Baptist Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission John Leland Award recipient, E178 [6FE]
Gettemeier, Edward: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Missouri Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1360 [9SE]
Gibbs-Bowling, Nathan: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E618 [29AP]
Giglio, Jim: Missourian Award recipient, E1472 [19SE]
Gigliotti, Joseph (Buddy): Associated General Contractors of New York State S.I.R. Award recipient, E1186 [17JY]
Gilbert, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]
Giles, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E551 [8AP]
Gill, Alison: Gay and Lesbian Activists Alliance of Washington, DC, Distinguished Service Award recipient, E630 [30AP]
Gilmore, Terry: Temecula, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E238 [25FE]
Gilroy, Abbey: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E550 [8AP]
Girls Inc., of Shelbyville/Shelby County: Girls Inc., Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award recipient, E804 [21MY]
Givens, Thomas R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]
Givens, William L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1648 [20NO]
Gleason, Robert: KPBS–TV (San Diego, CA) and Union Bank, N.A., LGBT Pride Month Local Hero honoree, E1141 [10JY]
Glessman, Katie: Junior ROTC Legion of Valor Award recipient, E1332 [8SE]
Global Organization of the People of Indian Origin: anniversary of Virginia chapter and recognition of honorees, E1037 [20JN]
Goldberg, Brad: Humane Society of the U.S. Compassion in Action Award recipient, E1606 [17NO]
Golden, CO: Baby Doe’s Clothing (business) recipient of City of Golden Mayor’s Award for Excellence, E1666 [1DE]
——— Golden Farmers Market recipient of Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Civic Award, E76 [15JA]
Goldstein, Richard: Affordable Housing Finance (publication) Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E1684 [2DE]
Gordon, Bud: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E66 [14JA]
Grady, Alexandra: Distinguished Young Women (organization) Distinguished Young Woman of Iowa award recipient, E1021 [19JN]
Grant, Marc: Texas Association of County Engineers and Road Administrators Road Administrator of the Year award recipient, E1558 [13NO]
Graves, Henry S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1610 [18NO]
Gray, Sheryl: Illinois Principals Association Illinois Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, H2657 [26MR]
Green, Michael S.: American Historical Association Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, H243 [15JA], E80 [15JA]
Griffin, Andy: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Advocate of the Year award recipient, H2787 [1AP]
Grimes, Charles J.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E393 [14MR]
Haberland, Christopher: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E101 [17JA], E205 [11FE]
Haffner, David: Carthage, MO, Chamber of Commerce Richard M. Webster Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E551 [8AP]
Hambleton, BJ: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Ambassador of the Year award recipient, E297 [4MR]
Hamilton, Lee H.: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H6303 [16JY]
Hammer, Susan: San Jose, CA, Cornerstone of the Arts Award recipient, E1352 [8SE]
Hammerschmidt, Bob: Ozarks Trails Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E717 [8MY]
Hardrick, Alexis: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E1509 [12NO]
Harms, Cathleen A.: Dept. of Defense Superior Service Medal recipient, E1460 [19SE]
Harrington, Jude: American Recreation Coalition Legends Award recipient, H5077 [9JN]
Harris, John: Greater Fresno, CA, Area Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the Year Award recipient, E1636 [19NO]
Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, H8040 [18NO]
Hartmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [21MY]
Harvey, Jaxon R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1027 [20JN]
Hashmi, Sonny: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1546 [12NO]
Hatfield, Gary: School Administrators of Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, E571 [10AP]
Hathwar, Sriram: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E920 [9JN]
Haugeberg, Dave: Chehalem Valley, OR, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E521 [4AP]
Hausdorf, Braedyn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E658 [1MY]
Heidemann, Elizabeth: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E32 [9JA]
Helms, Mike: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Charlie O’Brien Award recipient, E77 [15JA]
Herndon, VA: tribute to Council for the Arts of Herndon Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) Technology and the Arts Competition winners, E995 [17JN]
Hialeah, FL: Mater Gardens Academy recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1556 [13NO]
Hickman, Peyton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Highland, IL: tribute to Labor and Community Awards honorees, E586 [28AP]
Highsmith, Carlton L.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E869 [29MY]
Hiley, Jacob T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Hoffman, Michael C.: Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York Flame of Hope Award recipient, H2287 [11MR]
Holley family: Okaloosa County, FL, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1425 [16SE]
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC: Dept. of Energy/EPA Energy Star Rating recipient, E62 [14JA]
Hoog, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]
Horseshoe Curve Benevolent Association: tribute to law enforcement personnel honorees, E1442 [17SE]
House of Representatives: tribute to House Employee Excellence Award recipients, E1285 [31JY]
——— tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1285 [31JY]
Houston, TX: Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute recipient of Texas Dept. of State Health Services Air Medical Service of the Year award, E1703 [2DE]
Howard, Diane: Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1621 [18NO]
Huff, Caleb: Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Active Duty Sailor of the Year Award recipient, E240 [25FE]
Hunkapiller, Beth: San Carlos, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E235 [25FE]
Huntingdon, TN: tribute to high school students recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for academic excellence, E801 [21MY]
Hurley, Victoria: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E222 [21FE]
Ibleto, Art: Sonoma County, CA, Farm Bureau Hall of Fame inductee, E1231 [24JY]
Illinois: tribute to Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, and Wilmette Chambers of Commerce award recipients, E919 [9JN]
——— tribute to Dept. of Energy Office of Science Early Career Research Program award recipients, H4484 [20MY]
——— tribute to Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce Member Recognition award recipients, E115 [27JA], E157 [4FE]
Immaculata University: 1972-1974 women’s basketball team Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductees, E1413 [16SE]
Indianapolis, IN: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E641 [30AP]
——— Sidener Academy for High Ability Students recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1634 [19NO]
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Northwest regional campuses’ inductees into Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana, E1708 [3DE]
Jacks, Anton F.: French Legion of Honor for U.S. Veterans award recipient, E1168 [16JY]
Jackson, Brooke: Venturing Silver Award recipient, E656 [1MY]
Jackson, Mark: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E120 [27JA]
Jacksonville, FL: Jacksonville Joint Reserve Intelligence Center recipient of Defense Intelligence Agency Small Joint Reserve Intelligence Center of the Year award, E147 [31JA]
Jacobi, Michael: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN], E994 [17JN]
Jagolinzer, Karen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E32 [9JA]
James, Christopher: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E544 [8AP]
Jansa, Andrea: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E699 [7MY]
Jared, Ashley: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E553 [9AP]
Jascula, Rick: Publicity Club of Chicago (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E915 [9JN]
Johnson, James D., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Joliet, IL: Eisenhower Academy designated Chicago (IL) Tribune best elementary school in Will County, IL, E1799 [12DE]
——— Union School District recipient of Illinois State Board of Education Award of Merit, H8079 [19NO]
Jones, Johnpaul: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E1319 [1AU]
Joos, Kimberlee P.: Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, MO, Celebration Award recipient, E1623 [18NO]
Jordan, Yolanda: National Association of Social Workers Calumet, IL, district Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E289 [4MR]
Joyce, Joseph J., Jr.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E398 [14MR]
Kampf, Harrison: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
Kandlbinder, Donald A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E556 [9AP]
Kao, Josephine: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E118 [27JA]
Kasten, Mary: Cape Girardeau (MO) Southeast Missourian ‘‘Spirit of America’’ Award recipient, E1116 [8JY]
Kathwari, Farooq and family: HOPE Community Services, Inc., Commitment to Service Award recipients, E923 [9JN]
Katz, Noah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wisconsin, E219 [18FE]
Khator, Renu: Indo-American Business Chamber (organization) Pride of India Award recipient, E1567 [13NO]
Kiesau, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E554 [9AP]
Kilian, Eric: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E1289 [31JY]
Kimberling, Cleon: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E345 [11MR]
Kincaid, Paul: Council for Advancement and Support of Education District VI Virginia Carter Smith Recognition Award recipient, E549 [8AP]
Kixmiller, Ty M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]
Kleinsmith, Stephen: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
Knappenberger, Kent: Recording Academy GRAMMY Music Educator Award recipient, E159 [4FE]
Knepper, Austen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1171 [16JY]
Knipp, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Knobel, Alyssa: Jewish Council for Youth Services Director for Life Award recipient, E654 [1MY]
Knoebel, Richard: International Assocation of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame inductee, E1823 [12DE]
Knoxville, TN: tribute to Medal of Honor recipients honored at Medal of Honor Convention, E1741 [4DE]
Kolondra, AJ: National History Day (organization) contest winner, E1095 [30JN]
Kuder, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Award recipient, E793 [21MY]
Kyles, Samuel B.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E86 [16JA]
Lacayo, Leah: Jewish Labor Committee (organization) Western Region Elinor Glenn Leadership Award recipient, E1355 [8SE]
Lake County, IL: tribute to Lake County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E761 [19MY]
——— tribute to YWCA Women of Achievement award recipients, E759 [19MY]
Lake Havasu Marine Association: Western States Boating Administrators Association Hollister Award for Outstanding Services in the Field of Boating Safety recipient, E710 [8MY]
Lakewood, CO: Developmental Disabilities Resource Center recipient of West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Non-Profit of the Year award, E233 [25FE]
——— St. Anthony Hospital recipient of West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Large Business of the Year Award, E298 [4MR]
Lakewood Brick and Tile Co.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Pioneer Award recipient, E498 [2AP]
Lally, Ann R.: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, NH, Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Langhorne, PA: St. Mary Medical Center named to Truven Health Analytics Inc., 100 Top Hospitals list, E633 [30AP]
Lanza, Patricia: HOPE Community Services, Inc., Spirit of Excellence Award recipient, E926 [9JN]
Lapp, Alexander: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16SE]
Larson, John P. (Phil): Ag One Foundation Community Salute award recipient, E686 [6MY]
Lashier, Andy: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E558 [9AP]
LaVallee, Peter: Humboldt County, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1556 [13NO]
Lawton-Forsyth, Laura: Printing Industries of America Naomi Berber Memorial Award recipient, E1543 [12NO]
Lax, Franklin D., II: Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award recipient, E763 [19MY]
Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1594 [14NO]
Leadership Jackson Alumni Association: tribute to Leadership Jackson scholarship recipients, E957 [11JN]
Lee, Jacob E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [11FE]
Leipprandt, Ted: Michigan Agri-Business Association Leaders and Legends Award recipient, E17 [8JA]
Lemont, IL: tribute to Lemont High School cheerleading squad, E231 [25FE]
Les, George: Oak Lawn, IL, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E137 [29JA]
Lesser, Gary: American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand award recipient, E1373 [9SE]
Levin, Brenda: Los Angeles, CA, Parks Foundation Rose Award recipient, E554 [9AP]
Lewis, Alex W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]
Lewis, Lorin: Okaloosa County, FL, School District Educational Support Person of the Year award recipient, E393 [14MR]
Lewiston, ME: tribute to Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E91 [16JA]
Lighthouse Works, Inc.: Defense Logistics Agency Business Alliance Award for Outstanding AbilityOne Program Vendor recipient, E1643 [20NO]
Linde, Carol: Auburn University Political Science Leadership Award recipient, E1498 [19SE]
Lindeman, Mary Allen: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E987 [13JN]
Linebaugh, Jesse: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E557 [9AP]
Lippert, Alice: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1548 [12NO]
Liptrot, Joan: National Youth Leadership Council Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recipient, H3065 [9AP]
Logan, WV: Military Order of the Purple Heart Purple Heart City designee, E1105 [3JY]
Lombardi, Donna: Eos Foundation Healthy Start Leadership Award recipient, H4481 [20MY]
Lopez, Guadalupe: Silver Star recipient, E997 [17JN]
Los Fresnos, TX: tribute to Resaca Middle School students for participation in the Verizon Communications, Inc., Innovative App Challenge, E651 [1MY]
Luce, Hannah: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]
Lucker, Takoda: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16SE]
Luckinbill, Herschel: Illinois Veteran of the Month award recipient, H5772 [26JN]
Lynch, Michael: Turlock, CA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advocate of the Year Award recipient, E1229 [24JY]
Lyons, Oren: F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse, Inc., Wisdom Keeper Award recipient, E475 [1AP]
Magenium Solutions, LLC: inclusion in Daily Herald Business Ledger (publication) ‘‘Best Places To Work in Illinois’’ list, E1376 [10SE]
Magg, Brad: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E556 [9AP]
Magner, Sue: AARP Director’s Award for Distinguished Service recipient, E704 [7MY]
Mago, Ashok K.: India Padma Shri award recipient, E1122 [9JY]
Manka, John C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1771 [10DE]
Marble Brewery (company): Brewers Association World Beer Cup Kellerbier or Zwickelbier Gold award recipient, E1139 [10JY]
Markowitz, Dennis I.: Feasterville, PA, Business Association Person of the Year award recipient, E451 [26MR]
Marsh, John O., Jr.: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Medal of Distinguished Public Service recipient, E945 [10JN]
Marshall, Keifer, Jr.: Temple, TX, Chamber of Commerce Drayton and Elizabeth McClane Community Achievement Award recipient, E445 [26MR]
——— Temple, TX, Chamber of Commerce Drayton and Elizabeth McLane Community Achievement Award recipient, E188 [10FE]
Marshall, Millie: Manufacturing Institute STEP Award recipient, E169 [5FE]
Martin, Linda: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year award recipient, E321 [6MR]
——— American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year finalist, E183 [10FE]
Martinez, Norma: Texas Public Risk Management Association Risk Professional of the Year award recipient, E1803 [12DE]
Martin/Martin, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E498 [2AP]
Maryland: tribute to 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1091 [26JN]
Maske, Mary Ellen: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year award recipient, E891 [30MY]
Mason, Sarah: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Elementary School and Overall Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1544 [12NO]
Massachusetts: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS Award recipients, E746 [13MY]
Mathew, Shannon: Miami VA Healthcare System James H. Parke Memorial Fund Youth Scholarship recipient, E956 [11JN]
Mayock, Luke: Touchdown Club of Houston, TX, Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1603 [17NO]
McComb, Sean: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E788 [20MY]
McConnell AFB, KS: 4th Air Force 931st Refueling Group recipient of Raincross Trophy, H8287 [3DE]
McDonald, Audra: Tony Award recipient, H5253 [11JN]
McFadden, Joseph P.: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Distinguished Catholic School Graduates Award recipient, E433 [25MR]
McGarvey, Terence W., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1612 [18NO]
McGuire, Devin T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1776 [10DE]
McInnis, Dale: Richmond County, NC, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E115 [27JA]
McIver, Harrison D., III: ABA Charles H. Dorsey Award recipient, E1594 [14NO]
McKay, Charles C.: Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E239 [25FE]
McKernan, Dylan: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
McKinney, Cody R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]
McKinney, Matthew: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E563 [9AP]
McKinney, TX: inclusion in Money (publication) America’s Best Small Cities list, H8286 [3DE]
McMichael, Nolan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1646 [20NO]
McNally, Joel and Kit: Milwaukee Brainstorming Conference James Howard Baker Award recipients, E1605 [17NO]
McNamara, Paul and Margaret: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H7540 [16SE]
McPherson, Joshua A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [11FE]
Meador, Byron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E386 [14MR]
Mehta, Prakviti: Library of Congress Letters About Literature State contest winner, E938 [10JN]
Meidl, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1167 [16JY]
Mendelsohn, John: American Society of Clinical Oncology Oncology Luminaries honoree, H4012 [8MY]
Meng, Grace: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E101 [17JA], E207 [11FE]
Merrifield, Tanner: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E247 [26FE]
Mertes, Carol: Kane County, IL, Educator of the Year award recipient, H5507 [19JN]
Mesa Meadows Land Co.: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award recipient, E75 [15JA]
Miami, FL: tribute to ‘‘In the Company of Women Awards’’ recipients, H2159 [5MR], E349 [11MR]
Michigan Works! The Job Force Board (organization): National Association of Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award recipient, E507 [3AP]
Middletown Township, NJ: Girl Scout Troop 1701 recipients of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Junior Women of Distinction Award, E87 [16JA]
Miller, Kelsie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E96 [16JA]
Miller, Shannon: Prevent Cancer Foundation Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program Excellence in Cancer Awareness Award recipient, E106 [17JA]
Miller, William: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E564 [9AP]
Minnesota: tribute to Sixth Congressional District Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E1585 [14NO]
Minnesota Orchestra: Recording Academy Best Orchestral Performance GRAMMY Award recipient, E149 [31JA]
Missouri: Southwest Missouri Regional Community Emergency Response Team recipient of FEMA Community Preparedness Award, E1371 [9SE]
Mitchell, Jacob D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]
Miya family: Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1377 [10SE]
Mohr, Dawson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]
Mohr, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]
Montgomery, Eleanor: U.S. Track and Field, Inc., Hall of Fame inductee, E94 [16JA]
Montgomery, Landon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1778 [10DE]
Moody, Ryan: Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipient, E822 [22MY]
Moon, Li: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Group Community Care Award recipient, E624 [29AP]
Morrison, Molly K.: Greystone Society of Coatesville, PA, Rebecca Lukens Award recipient, E351 [11MR]
Mount Vernon (TX) Optic Herald: Texas Historical Commission Texas Treasure Business Award recipient, E147 [31JA]
Mowery, Donald: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E87 [16JA]
Moyer, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E196 [11FE]
Mueller & Co., LLP: inclusion in Daily Herald Business Ledger (publication) ‘‘Best Places To Work in Illinois’’ list, E1384 [10SE]
Munroe, Galen and Tara: Fairfax County, VA, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteers of the Year Award recipients, E1003 [17JN]
Murfreesboro, TN: McFadden School of Excellence recipient of Good Sports Always Recycle Award, E1586 [14NO]
Musgrove, Adam: Washington State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor recipient, E822 [22MY]
MVLE (nonprofit organization): tribute to Annual Awards recipients, E1589 [14NO]
Myers, Reagan: Mariana Islands Young Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1572 [13NO]
Myers, William E.: North Carolina Arts Council Heritage Award recipient, H4479 [20MY]
Mystic, CT: Mystic Aquarium recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, H3417 [6MY]
Nagler, Arthur: support efforts to obtain World War II military records to facilitate awarding of Purple Heart for being wounded in service, E1440 [17SE]
Nasshorn, Donald: National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Bronze Key Award recipient, H6851 [25JY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E192 [11FE]
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.: Prince William County, VA, Chapter recipient of Potomac Health Foundation grant to educate African-American churches on triple negative breast cancer, E835 [23MY]
National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E1382 [10SE]
Naval Station Mayport, FL: Defense Commissary Agency Bill Nichols Award for Best Large Commissary in the U.S. recipient, E780 [20MY]
Nelson, Lance: Tacoma-Pierce County, WA, Chamber Military Affairs Committee Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year award recipient, E622 [29AP]
Netters, James L., Sr.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E89 [16JA]
New Mexico: New Mexico PBS recipient of Corp. for Public Broadcasting American Graduate—Let’s Make It Happen initiative community service grant, E1498 [19SE]
Newkirk, John B. (Jack): Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E229 [25FE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2203), H4444–H4447 [19MY]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Malala Yousafzai for peace (H. Res. 750), E1525 [12NO]
Nolan, Lecil: Palmer, TN, Veterans Appreciation Award recipient, E1731 [4DE]
North Baldwin, NY: Grand Avenue Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership National School of Character award, E732 [9MY]
North Carolina: 7th Congressional District recognized as a ‘‘Purple Heart District’’, E446 [26MR]
North Tonawanda, NY: DeGraff Memorial Hospital recipient of Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas Business of the Year award, E1683 [2DE]
Northborough, MA: St. Bernadette School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1548 [12NO]
O’Brien, Jordan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1644 [20NO]
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce President’s ‘‘E’’ Star Award for Exports recipient, E890 [30MY]
Ockman, Meredith: Palm Beach County, FL, National Organization for Women Blood, Sweat, and Tears Award recipient, E205 [11FE]
O‘Donnell, Kevin: Greater Hazleton, PA, Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E712 [8MY]
O’Gurek, Bobby: Panther Valley Irish American Association Shamrock Award recipient, E387 [14MR]
Ohio: tribute to students from 8th Congressional District for participation in the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Competition, E879 [30MY]
Oliveira, Daniela: NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recipient, E32 [9JA]
Opoka, John: Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, E86 [16JA]
Orange County, FL: Orange County Public Schools recipient of Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1586 [14NO]
Orlando, FL: inclusion of Arnold Palmer Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E1157 [15JY]
Oster, Dave: Lake Elsinore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E133 [28JA]
Oswald, Kevin L.: Air Traffic Control Association Air Traffic Controller of the Year Award recipient, E1273 [30JY]
Ota, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1256 [29JY]
Outlast Technologies LLC: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [2AP]
Owens, Rayan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E249 [26FE]
OZ Snowboards (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E492 [2AP]
Palmer, Mary S.: Southeastern Literary Tourism Initiative (organization) Tourism Fiction Award recipient, E1461 [19SE]
Parham, Alan R.: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E1579 [14NO]
Parn, Laura: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E35 [9JA]
Parton, Heather: Sidney Hillman Foundation Hillman Prize for Opinion & Analysis Journalism award recipient, E695 [6MY]
Patchen, Lisa and Rob: Beth El Synagogue, New Rochelle, NY, President’s Ne’emanim Service Award recipient, E928 [9JN]
Patel, Kishan: National History Day (organization) contest winner, E1095 [30JN]
Patron, Renee: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Leukemia Woman of the Year award recipient, E206 [11FE]
Patton, Scott: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [25FE]
Pavlus, Jana: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E276 [28FE]
Pearland, TX: tribute to Pearland, TX, Independent School District Teachers of the Year award recipients, E1153 [14JY]
Pearson, Linda: Corona, CA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E62 [14JA]
Pedriani, Maria: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E306 [5MR]
Peeples, Bernita: Yellow Rose of Texas Award recipient, E187 [10FE]
Peer, Jackie: Manufacturing Institute STEP Award recipient, E160 [4FE]
Pelletier, Lori: Connecticut Democratic Party Ella T. Grasso Award recipient, E1615 [18NO]
Pelosi, Representative: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., Margaret Sanger Award recipient, H2734 [27MR]
Penderbrook Community Association: Community Associations Institute Community Association of the Year Award recipient, E887 [30MY]
Pennsylvania: tribute to National Guard members for participation in the Sullivan Cup Armor Competition, H4815 [22MY]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Civic Engagement Public Speaking Contest award recipients, H113 [9JA]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2939), H4447–H4449 [19MY]
Perino, Bruno: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E219 [18FE]
Petty, Richard: North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development Winner’s Circle Award recipient, E346 [11MR]
Pham, Anne: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E561 [9AP]
Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame inductees, E736 [9MY]
Philip, Henry G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E559 [9AP]
Phomvisay, Aiddy: National Association of Secondary School Principals Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E579 [10AP]
Pijls, Patrick: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E118 [27JA]
Pittman, Gregory C.: Muskegon County, MI, Living Legends Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]
Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Engineering Inspiration Award, E560 [9AP]
Pixler, Zachariah F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E167 [5FE]
Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Independent School District Teacher of the Year nominees, E821 [22MY]
Plantronics, Inc.: Sec. of State Award for Corporate Excellence recipient, E154 [3FE]
Plouviez, Samantha: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]
Plunkett, Steve: National Association of Letter Carriers’ Hero of the Year Award recipient, E1375 [10SE]
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co.: Sand County Foundation, California Farm Bureau Federation, and Sustainable Conservation (organization) Leopold Conservation Award recipient, E229 [25FE]
Polack, Jared: Junior ROTC Legion of Valor Award recipient, E1349 [8SE]
Polovich, Christian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Port St. Lucie, FL: inclusion in Forbes (publication) Best Places for Business and Careers list, E224 [21FE]
——— inclusion in Forbes (publication) Best Places to Retire list, E224 [21FE]
——— inclusion in Movoto.com (Internet site) Best Cities in Florida list, E224 [21FE]
Pouncey, George A.: Germantown, TN, Lions Club Citizen of the Year award recipient, E334 [6MR]
Prebble, Gareth: Pennsylvania State University Martin Luther King Jr., Commemoration Student Showcase essay contest winner, H1699 [10FE]
Prescott, Gene: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Hotelier Hall of Fame Award recipient, H1261 [27JA]
Presidential Scholars Foundation: tribute to Presidential Scholar honorees, E804 [21MY]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E381 [13MR]
——— tribute to Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E995, E997, E998, E999, E1000, E1002 [17JN]
——— tribute to Prince William County Human Rights Commission Awards recipients, E104 [17JA]
——— tribute to Principal of the Year nominees, E383 [13MR]
Providence, RI: Olneyville N.Y. System (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics award, H2201 [6MR]
Pugh, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [1MY]
Pullen, Megara: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, E79 [15JA]
Qualcomm, Inc.: National Association of Workforce Boards W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award recipient, E507 [3AP]
Quinn, Kenneth M.: Iowa Award recipient, E816 [22MY]
Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E722 [8MY]
Ramsden, Harrison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [25FE]
Ranallo, Anthony: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E560 [9AP]
Rani, Susan Park: White House Champion of Change honoree, E860 [29MY]
Rantz, Zac: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
Rascoff, Barbara and Joel: Young Israel of New Rochelle (organization) Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E929 [9JN]
Ream, Ron: Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, H6940 [28JY]
Reames, Wayne: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E559 [9AP]
Reavis, Jay: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E567 [10AP]
Redding, CA: University Preparatory School winner of Regional Science Bowl, H2263 [11MR], E380 [13MR]
Reedy, Jon: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year award recipient, E278 [28FE]
Reshovsky, Rory: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, E545 [8AP]
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E681 [6MY], E836 [23MY]
——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Awards for Chamber Excellence recipients, E1445 [17SE]
Reston Association: tribute to Volunteer Service Award recipients, E702 [7MY]
Rexford, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1780 [10DE]
Reyes, Sid: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E391 [14MR]
Reynolds, Alexandra: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E92 [16JA]
Rich, Debbie: American Advertising Federation Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award recipient, E128 [28JA]
Rider, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1653 [20NO]
Risewick, JC: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E568 [10AP]
Rivera, Ramon: Seattle, WA, City Club Washington State Jefferson Award recipient, E641 [30AP]
Robertson, Beverly: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E88 [16JA]
Rodela, Jose: Medal of Honor recipient, E741 [9MY]
Rogers, David: Shorenstein Center David Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism recipient, E1665 [1DE]
Rogers, Theo: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E390 [14MR]
Rollenhagen, Erin: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E569 [10AP]
Ropp, Matthew: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E159 [4FE]
Rosen, Adele: Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara, CA, Woman of Valor Award recipient, E533 [7AP]
Ros-Lehtinen, Representative: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (H. Res. 764), E1658 [20NO]
Roth, Jill: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers Association of America, Inc., Young Agent of the Year award recipient, E624 [29AP]
Rummel, Mary Kay: Ventura County, CA, Arts Council Poet Laureate designee, E65 [14JA]
Ryan, Baron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1602 [17NO]
Ryan, William A., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E198 [11FE]
Sales, Robert L.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E219 [18FE]
Salinas, Isaiah H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [22MY]
Saltarelli, Mark E.: Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, NY, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1686 [2DE]
Salve Regina University: Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Arthur Ross Award recipient, E736 [9MY]
Salvestrin, Rich: Napa County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1225 [24JY]
Sande, Gail: Association of Public Television Stations National Advocacy Award recipient, E285 [28FE]
Sandquist, Ronald N.: Bronze Star recipient, E760 [19MY]
Save Mart Supermarkets (company): Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E1537 [12NO]
SBA: tribute to Maine award recipients, E959 [11JN]
Schaeffer, Sienna E.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E768 [19MY]
Schiavo, Pasco L.: UNICO Hazleton, PA, Chapter Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1541 [12NO]
Schneider, Heather: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient, E1729 [3DE]
Schrage, Michael and Jill: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipients, E1512 [12NO]
Schrayer, Max R. (Skip): Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, IL, Julius Rosenwald Memorial Award recipient, E1356 [8SE]
Schriver, Lou: Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, NY, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1685 [2DE]
Schuylkill County, PA: tribute to Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E953 [11JN]
Schweizer, Kenneth: West Otero Conservation District Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E253 [26FE]
Scott, Anne F.: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, E1257 [29JY]
Scott, Carol: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Hero for Children award recipient, E1563 [13NO]
Seattle Seahawks (football team): Association of Washington Generals Washingtonians of the Year award recipients, E569 [10AP]
Servino, Mary: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E92 [16JA]
Shalala, Donna: Greater Miami, FL, Chamber of Commerce Sand in My Shoes Award recipient, H243 [15JA]
Sheffield, Kendall: Gatorade, Inc., Texas Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year award recipient, E1152 [14JY]
Shelter House, Inc.: tribute to Volunteer Award recipients, E1128 [9JY]
Shirley, Barbara: Florida Dept. of Education Principal of the Year award recipient, E268 [27FE]
Shreveport, LA: tribute to A.C. Steere Elementary for having the Caddo Parish, LA, Principal of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Student of the Year recipients, H2788 [1AP]
Shruga, Clayton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E234 [25FE]
Siperstein, Barbra: Pride Network (organization) Stonewall Legacy Award recipient, E1528 [12NO]
Sklarz, Mark G.: Connecticut Anti-Defamation League Greater New Haven, CT, Torch of Liberty Award recipient, E863 [29MY]
Slagle, Dick: Middletown, OH, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E83 [16JA]
Smart, Clif: Missourian Award recipient, E1472 [19SE]
Smedley, H. Steven: West Hanover Township, PA, Fire Co., No. 1 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E303 [5MR]
Smiscik, Nicholas: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN]
Smith, Carlton: SBA Regional and State of Florida Small Exporter of the Year award recipient, E1288 [31JY]
Smith, Emmitt and Pat: Congressional Award Foundation Horizon Award recipients, E1260 [29JY]
Smith, Philip P.: Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel Business Leader of the Year Excalibur Award recipient, E622 [29AP]
Smith, Zane A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E250 [26FE]
Snodgrass, Jason T.: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Missouri High School Principal of the Year award recipient, E1359 [9SE]
Solano, Pat: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E432 [25MR]
Solano, Patrick J.: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph F. Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E252 [26FE]
South Carolina: 2d Congressional District recognized as a ‘‘Purple Heart District’’, E731 [9MY]
South Paris, ME: tribute to Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E323 [6MR]
Spear, Alan: SBA Maine Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E987 [13JN]
SpotXchange, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E491 [2AP]
Spring, Troy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [9AP]
Springfield, VA: tribute to Greater Springfield, VA, Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Above and Beyond’’ Award recipients, E1035 [20JN]
——— tribute to VFW Post 7327 award recipients, E203 [11FE]
St. Cloud, MN: tribute to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E686 [6MY]
St. Helena, CA: St. Helena Public Library recipient of Library Journal Best Small Library in America award, E1096 [30JN]
St. James, MO: Golden LivingCenter recipient of American Health Care Association Gold-Excellence in Quality national Quality Award, E1696 [2DE]
Stackhouse, Andrea: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E571 [10AP]
StaffTime (company): inclusion in Jacksonville Business Journal 50 Fastest Growing Companies list, E212 [14FE]
Stamford, CT: Stamford Jewish Comunity Center recipient of National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellance (S.T.R.I.V.E.) Organization of the Year award, E1746 [4DE]
Stanly Community College: Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing Program ranking by National Council of State Boards of Nursing, E1785 [10DE]
Stark, Shane: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E572 [10AP]
Stephaich, Peter H.: Seamen’s Church Institute River Bell Award recipient, E1733 [4DE]
Stevenson, Cynthia: Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E232 [25FE]
Stewart, Connie: California Association of Nonprofits Nonprofit Leader Achievement Award recipient, E1557 [13NO]
Stitzer, John L.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E889 [30MY]
Stompe, Susan: Navato, CA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E83 [16JA]
Stony Brook University: tribute to Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis Prize finalists, E391 [14MR]
Strain, Robert: Greater Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Veteran of the Year award recipient, E30 [9JA]
Straughn, Dylan N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E796 [21MY]
Strong, Tom: Missourian Award recipient, E1472 [19SE]
Sugar Land, TX: Sugar Land Parks and Recreation recipient of Texas Recreation and Park Society Texas Gold Medal Award, E281 [28FE]
Sugarmon, Russell B., Jr.: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E84 [16JA]
Suiter, Tom: North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, H5882 [9JY]
Svedman, Donald L.: Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, E353 [11MR]
Swofford, Jessie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Washington, E480 [1AP]
Swope, Matthew: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN], E994 [17JN]
Tallgrass Energy (organization): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E490 [2AP]
Tamillo, Chrystal: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E574 [10AP]
Tann, Daniel J.: Marian Anderson Historical Society Legacy Humanitarian Award recipient, E869 [29MY]
Taylor, Rebecca: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E97 [16JA]
Taylor, Susan: America Health Care Association National Quality Award recipient, E1679 [1DE]
Teague, Jeff: Time (publication) Auto Dealer of the Year award recipient, H1648 [5FE]
Tech Molded Plastics, Inc.: Plastics News (publication) Processor of the Year award recipient, E315 [5MR], E436 [25MR]
Terman, Jim: Publicity Club of Chicago (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E915 [9JN]
Texas: tribute to National Association of Music Merchants Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’ honorees, E589 [28AP]
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.: Asheville, NC, facility recipient of IndustryWeek (publication) Best Plant award, E15 [8JA]
Thomas, Kimberley: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E100 [16JA]
Thomas, Taylor: Miss Indian World Pageant winner, E639 [30AP]
Thompson, Carter R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]
Thorne, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E398 [14MR]
Tierney, Kim: National Association of Elementary School Principals Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E582 [10AP]
Todd, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E102 [19JN]
Toledo, OH: Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce recipient of Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber of the Year award, E1506 [19SE]
Tomky, Chris: East Otero Conservation District (organization) Conservationist of the Year Award recipient, E249 [26FE]
Tomlinson, Riley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16SE]
Toole, Walter: West Orange, FL, Chamber of Commerce Danniel J. Petro Bright Future of West Orange award recipient, E157 [4FE]
Travis, Trevor-Lee: Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E448 [26MR]
Treptow, Amy: Half in Ten (organization) and Coalition on Human Needs Our American Story project 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty storyteller contest winner, H123 [9JA]
Trimble Navigation Ltd.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E503 [3AP]
TRW Automotive (company): Fowlerville, MI, facility recipient of Quality Magazine Plant of the Year in North America award, E830 [22MY]
Tucker, Jane: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, H3185 [10AP]
Tuggle, Chasity: Caring for Military Families—Elizabeth Dole Foundation Kentucky Fellow designee, E550 [8AP]
Tuthill, Pat: Dept. of Justice Ronald Wilson Reagan Public Policy Award recipient, H3064 [9AP]
Tyler, Mitch: American Network for Community Options and Resources Iowa Direct Support Professional of the Year award recipient, E764 [19MY]
Udeshi, Devanshi: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E118 [27JA]
Unger, Roger: Karolinksa Institute Rolf Luft Award recipient, E445 [26MR]
Uniondale, NY: Smith Street School recipient of Character Education Partnership National School of Character award, E732 [9MY]
University of California: Cooperative Extension Kings County recipient of Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award, E1382 [10SE]
University of Central Florida: tribute to cybersecurity defense team, E811 [22MY]
Valsecchi, Zachary: South Carolina 2d Congressional District Elementary School Challenge winner, H4842 [28MY]
Vande Hoef, Julie: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E579 [10AP]
Vankeuran, Brian: Greater Golden, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year Award recipient, E74 [15JA]
Verniero, Lisa and Peter: SAFE in Hunterdon (organization) Evening of Awareness honorees, E452 [26MR]
Veterans: develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (H.R. 3397), H189 [14JA]
Vienna, VA: tribute to Women’s Center Leadership Conference award recipients, E688 [6MY]
Violett, Rick: California Association of Realtors California Distinguished Realtor Award recipient, E1833 [12DE]
Virginia Beach, VA: Hampton Roads Sanitation District winner of Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference Operations Challenge competition, E551 [8AP]
Virginia Water Environment Association: Terminal Velocity team winner of Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference Operations Challenge competition, E551 [8AP]
Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E697 [7MY]
Wadsworth Control Systems Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E510 [3AP]
Wagner, John C.: Dept. of Energy Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award in Computer, Information, and Knowledge Sciences recipient, E1131 [9JY]
Wagner, Vicki: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient, E1733 [4DE]
Waites, Meredith: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]
Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal, H6041 [10JY]
Ward family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1499 [19SE]
Waterville, ME: tribute to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E614 [29AP]
Watson, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E292 [4MR]
Waukegan, IL: tribute to Men of Distinction honorees, E965 [12JN], E1004 [17JN]
Webb, Allen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1288 [31JY]
Webb, Myron: NASA Distinguished Service Medal recipient, E139 [29JA]
Webster, Hunter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Weihenmayer, Erik: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipient, E1724 [3DE]
Welborn, Noah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1615 [18NO]
Wenzel, David J.: Amos Lodge Americanism Award recipient, E713 [8MY]
Werner, Michael: Center of Excellence for Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing (organization) Innovative Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1157 [15JY]
Wesloh, Bettina L.: Girl Scouts Leader of Excellence Award recipient, E835 [23MY]
West Jefferson, NC: Dr Pepper Bottling Co., recipient of Caleb Bradham President’s Award, H5190 [10JN]
Westport, WA: Ocosta High School recipient of American Forest & Paper Association School Recycling Award for Partnerships, E1099 [3JY]
Whipple, Timothy: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E577 [10AP]
White, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H7985 [14NO]
White, Jason: Business Record (publication) Forty Under 40 honoree, E578 [10AP]
Willard, MO: Willard Public School District named National Association of Music Merchants Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’ honoree, E881 [30MY]
Williams, Gary: National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, E791 [20MY]
Williams, Joan: Martin Luther King Community Service Award recipient, E101 [17JA]
Williams, Nigeria: German American Chamber of Commerce Trainee of the Year award recipient, E1819 [12DE]
Wilson, Curtis: Colorado Association of Secondary School Principals Colorado Principal of the Year award recipient, E585 [28AP]
Wilson, Gerry and Rosie: Temecula, CA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award recipients, E240 [25FE]
Wilson, Quinn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E248 [26FE]
Wilson, Representative Frederica S.: Miami-Dade County, FL, Public Schools Hall of Fame inductee (H. Res. 764), E1658 [20NO]
Wingard, William W.: Greater Spring Lake, NJ, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E710 [8MY]
Wink, Gary: Jefferson County, CO, Business Hall of Fame inductee, E231 [25FE]
Winn, Walter: Fort Bragg, NC, Warrior Transition Battalion Wounded Warrior of the Year award recipient, E993 [17JN]
Winograd, Carol: J Street (organization) Tzedek V’Shalom Award recipient, E693 [6MY], E753 [15MY]
Wise, Murray: Parkland College V. Dale Cozad Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, H4925 [29MY]
Witthuhn, Lindsay: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E941 [10JN]
Wolbach, Marie: KPIX–TV (San Francisco, CA) Unsung Heroes Jefferson Award recipient, E563 [9AP]
Woldar, Andrew: NSF research grant recipient, E147 [31JA]
Womack, Abner: American Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Award recipient, H2088 [28FE]
Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP): award a Congressional Gold Medal, H1721 [11FE]
Women Officials Network Foundation: tribute to WONder Woman Award recipients, E489 [2AP]
Wood, John: Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame inductee, E177 [6FE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (S. 309), H4453–H4456 [19MY]
——— 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 (H.R. 3658), H4449–H4451 [19MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines, H1602 [5FE]
Wright, Gerald B.: Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, E1599 [17NO]
Wrobel, Beth: Asian American Medical Association Crystal Globe Award recipient, E1516 [12NO]
Wurzburg, Joceyln: Be the Dream MLK Legacy Award recipient, E91 [16JA]
Xie, Yushu (Joy): Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E116 [27JA]
Yanni, Palma: UNICO National (organization) Scranton, PA, chapter Lady of the Year award recipient, E158 [4FE]
Yeti Cycles (company): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E507 [3AP]
Yoder family: Escambia County, FL, Farm Family and Agricultural Innovator of the Year award recipient, E1496 [19SE]
Yorkshire, NY: Pioneer Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1082 [26JN]
Zonta International (organization): tribute to Zonta Club of the Tonawandas, NY, E1684 [2DE]
Remarks in Senate
‘‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’’ (musical): Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design of a Musical, S3662 [12JN]
Alvarez, Julia: National Endowment for the Arts National Medal of Arts recipient, S4993 [28JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 685), S3192 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1827), S1778 [26MR]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (H.R. 1726), S3308 [22MY], S3536 [10JN]
——— award Purple Heart to members killed or wounded in terrorist attacks perpetrated within the U.S. and clarify eligibility of such members for combat-related special compensation, S3274 [22MY], S6610 [11DE]
——— Vermont Army National Guard 3d Battalion, 172d Infantry Regiment, Mountain recipient of Army Valorous Unit Award, S219 [9JA], S288 [13JA]
Arnold, Jennifer: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5667 [17SE]
Ball, Mira: Midway College Legacy Award recipient, S3021 [14MY]
Benza, Gaetano R.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S3466 [5JN]
Brazil, IN: Jackson Township Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5985 [13NO]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (H. Con. Res. 106), S5069 [29JY]
——— authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol (H. Con. Res. 120), S6356 [4DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg (S. Con. Res. 36), S3309 [22MY]
——— permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (S. Con. Res. 37), S3557 [11JN]
Carmel, IN: Carmel High School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, S5368 [8SE]
Carpenter, William (Kyle): Medal of Honor recipient, S3830 [19JN]
Carper, Senator: National Energy Resource Organization Distinguished Service Award recipient, S3926 [24JN]
Challa, Kishore: West Virginia American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recipient, S999 [24FE]
Chesterton, IN: St. Patrick School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6444 [9DE]
Christmas Can Cure (organization): Military Officers Association of America New Hampshire chapter Granite State Warriors Award recipient, S436 [16JA]
Cincinnati, OH: Sister Cities International (organization) U.S.-China Sister City Best Overall Award recipient, S481 [27JA]
Colleges and universities: tribute to Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Professors of the Year Award recipients, S6194 [20NO]
Columbus, OH: Sister Cities International (organization) U.S.-China Sister City Energy and Sustainable Development Award recipient, S481 [27JA]
Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute, S5667 [17SE]
Congressional Gold Medal: make technical corrections to certain laws enabling presentation to Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, and the Montford Point Marines (H.R. 4488), S3308 [22MY]
Conlan, Shane P.: College Football Hall of Fame inductee, S6017 [17NO]
Davis, Andrea: Nevada Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program Student of the Year award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial: designate (H.R. 330), S4355 [9JY]
Duprey, Steve and Susan: Boy Scouts New Hampshire Distinguished Citizens Award recipients, S3718 [17JN]
Eldertide LLC: SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
Evansville, IN: Signature School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6084 [18NO]
Fiol, Raymonde: Nevada Senior Citizen of the Year award recipient, S3180 [20MY]
Fishers, IN: Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S5985 [13NO]
Forcht, Terry E.: Knox County, KY, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year award recipient, S5948 [12NO]
Fort Wayne, IN: Cedarville Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6016 [17NO]
Gadis, David L.: Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, S6261 [2DE]
Gillespie, Doug: National Sheriffs’ Association Ferris E. Lucas Award for Sheriff of the Year recipient, S1309 [5MR]
Greensboro, VT: Cellars at Jasper Hill recipient of World Cheese Awards ‘‘World’s Best Unpasteurized Cheese’’ award, S6297 [3DE]
Guinness World Records, Ltd.: Wayne Family recognized for having the most family members graduate from Grambling State University, S4549 [16JY]
Hardbarger, Chad and Marsha: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S5668 [17SE]
Haslam, Rebecca: Vermont Teacher of the Year Award recipient, S6383 [8DE]
Hatfield, Lois R.: Somerset, KY, Business and Professional Women’s Club Business Woman of the Year award recipient, S3362 [3JN]
Host, Jim: National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, Inc., Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award recipient, S3997 [25JN]
Idaho’s Hometown Hero Medal (organization): tribute to award recipients, S5857 [18SE]
Indianapolis, IN: Sidener Academy for High Ability Students recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6017 [17NO]
——— St. Thomas Aquinas School recipient of Dept. of Education Green Ribbon Schools award, S5368 [8SE]
Inhofe, Senator: National Energy Resource Organization Distinguished Service Award recipient, S3926 [24JN]
Jan Karski Day: designate (S. Res. 371), S2041 [1AP]
Jensen, David: Dept. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S2563 [30AP]
Johnson, Henry: award Medal of Honor posthumously (S. 2793), S5876 [18SE]
Karski, Jan: tribute (S. Res. 594), S6356 [4DE]
Kilian, Eric: Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
King, William: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S1169 [26FE]
Klein, Bill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5667 [17SE]
Koren, Ed: Vermont Cartoon Laureate designee, S1039 [25FE]
Kuethe, Donna: Every Child Is Ours (organization) New England Woman of the Year award recipient, S5860 [18SE]
Lammiman, Allyson: National Association of Agricultural Educators Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recipient, S4398 [10JY]
Las Vegas, NV: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Services, S3290 [22MY]
Lawrence, Teresa: Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana Excelencia Award for Small Business Leadership recipient, S5371 [8SE]
Lee, Joseph: New Hampshire Dept. of Education Granite State Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3603 [11JN]
Leonard, Davis B.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, S3466 [5JN]
Lonergan, Bill: New Hampshire Association of School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, S3603 [11JN]
Maddux, Greg: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, S116 [8JA], S435 [16JA]
Marcus, George M.: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco Theofanis Economidis Award recipient, S6770 [12DE]
McClure, Lois: Burlington (VT) Free Press Vermonter of the Year honoree, S220 [9JA]
Metry, Alesia: Minnesota Association of Women Police Officer of the Year award recipient, S5127 [30JY]
Minnesota: tribute to Minnesota Military Children’s Poetry Contest winners, S3467 [5JN]
Moore, Frank: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5302 [31JY]
Multanen, Gary: SBA Idaho Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S3026 [14MY]
Mystic, CT: Mystic Aquarium recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, S2861 [8MY]
Nagy, Scott and Jamie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S5129 [30JY]
Native Americans: awarding of Congressional Gold Medal to Native American Code Talkers, S3463 [5JN]
Nevada: tribute to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients, S2908 [12MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2203), S6237 [1DE]
Nimmo, Nicholas C. (Cole): Eagle Scout Award recipient, S3470 [5JN]
Nineveh, IN: Sprunica Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6017 [17NO]
Noorda, Raymond J.: Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Pillar of the Valley Award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Oaks, Dallin H.: Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Pillar of the Valley Award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Ohio: Sister Cities International (organization) Longest U.S.-China Sister City Relationship Award recipient, S481 [27JA]
Olympic Games: tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (S. Res. 381), S1527 [11MR]
Padilla-Rodríguez, Ivón: Harry S. Truman Scholarship recipient, S2421 [28AP]
Partnership for Public Service (organization): tribute to Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalists, S2861–S2863 [8MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2939), S3192 [20MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1456), S1666 [13MR]
Perkins, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S1580 [12MR]
Portland, IN: East Elementary recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6085 [18NO]
Powell, Mary: PennWell Corp., Power-Gen Woman of the Year Award recipient, S6769 [12DE]
Prater, Mark: Tax Foundation Exemplar of Excellence in Public Service Award recipient, S6083 [18NO]
Ratcliffe, David: Senior Connections (organization) Community Connections Award recipient, S1917 [1AP]
Reed, Nathan and family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S6783 [12DE]
Reynolds, Penny: Nevada Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1728 [25MR]
Rhimes, Shonda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5668 [17SE]
Rohatgi, Karthik: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, S3683 [16JN]
Salt Lake City, UT: Zions Bank recipient of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (organization) Sec. of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, S5859 [18SE]
Salve Regina University: Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Arthur Ross Award recipient, S2866 [8MY]
Sanchez, Nia: Miss USA pageant winner, S3505 [9JN], S3661 [12JN]
Saunders, Jay and Mary: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5583 [15SE]
Schwab, Donald K.: posthumous Medal of Honor recipient, S1917 [1AP]
Scott, Joe: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Awards Recognition and Breakfast honoree, S5427 [9SE]
Sellers, Lawrence D., Jr.: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, S1649 [13MR]
Smithsonian Institution: allow display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines (S. 2147), S1667 [13MR]
Spizzirri, Clemencia: Iowa Teacher of the Year award recipient, S6444 [9DE]
Stamford, CT: Stamford Jewish Comunity Center recipient of National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellance (S.T.R.I.V.E.) Organization of the Year award, S6142 [19NO]
Steigerwaldt, Debra: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Paul Singer Award recipient, S5668 [17SE]
Teague, Jeff: Time (publication) Auto Dealer of the Year award recipient, S1231 [27FE]
Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S5477 [10SE]
Thompson, Mendell L.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominee, S5668 [17SE]
Turner, ME: Turner Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, S6016 [17NO]
Vanderschuere, Alicia: Idaho Business Review (publication) Woman of the Year honoree, S5128 [30JY]
Veterans Count (organization): Military Officers Association of America New Hampshire chapter Granite State Warriors Award recipient, S437 [16JA]
Viken, Linda Lea: South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year award recipient, S5584 [15SE]
Walker, Larry, Jr.: ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, S2706 [6MY]
Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal, S4327 [9JY]
Washoe County, NV: Washoe County School District Air National Guard recipient of Sec. of Defense Freedom Award, S5692 [17SE]
Wethington, Jesse T.: Purple Heart recipient, S2190 [7AP]
Wilson, Denver E. (Earl): Purple Heart recipient, S4261 [8JY]
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 (H.R. 3658), S3192 [20MY]
Yousaf, Mohammad: West Virginia American Heart Association Heart of Gold Award recipient, S1044 [25FE]
Reports filed
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Recouping of Certain Bonuses or Awards Paid to Departmental Employees: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (House) (H.R. 5094) (H. Rept. 113–672), H10317 [12DE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 106, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, H6844 [25JY]
H. Con. Res. 120, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals to World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol, H8344 [3DE]
H.R. 330, Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, S4355 [9JY]
H.R. 685, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, H4456 [19MY]
H.R. 1726, award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers, H4440 [19MY]
H.R. 2203, award Jack Nicklaus Congressional Gold Medal, H4444 [19MY]
H.R. 2939, award Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal, H4447 [19MY]
H.R. 3658, Monuments Men Recognition Act, H4449 [19MY]
H.R. 4488, Gold Medal Technical Corrections Act, H3253 [29AP]
H.R. 5468, Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA, H8005 [17NO]
S. 309, award World War II Civil Air Patrol members Congressional Gold Medal, H4453 [19MY]
S. 1456, award Shimon Peres Congressional Gold Medal, S1667 [13MR]
S. 1827, American Fighter Aces Congressional Gold Medal Act, S1779 [26MR]
S. 2147, allow Smithsonian Institution display of Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Montford Point Marines, S1667 [13MR]
S. 2793, award Henry Johnson Medal of Honor posthumously, S5876 [18SE]
S. Con. Res. 36, use of Capitol rotunda for presentation of Congressional Gold Medal to next of kin or personal representative of Raoul Wallenberg, S3303 [22MY], H5136 [9JN]
S. Con. Res. 37, use of Capitol rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres, S3608 [11JN], H5388 [17JN]
S. Con. Res. 40, use of Capitol Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, S4459 [14JY]
S. Res. 371, Jan Karski Day, S1323 [5MR]
S. Res. 381, tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games, S1522 [11MR]
S. Res. 594, tribute to Jan Karski, S6352 [4DE]
Tributes
Aaron, Henry L., H1649 [5FE]
AYLESTOCK, CARL F.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1228 [24JY]
AYOTTE, KELLY (a Senator from New Hampshire)
Amendments
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5803 [18SE]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5221 [31JY]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S855 [10FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1243 [27FE], S1316 [5MR]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S2242, S2244 [8AP], S5568 [11SE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2729 [6MY], S2816 [7MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S5151 [30JY], S5248 [31JY], S5700 [17SE]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S451, S452, S454 [16JA]
Federal agencies and departments: require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans (S. 1611), S5837 [18SE]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S530 [28JA]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), S530 [28JA]
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), S2959 [13MY], S3076, S3088, S3102, S3110, S3111, S3113, S3119, S3133, S3135, S3143, S3144, S3145 [15MY], S3187, S3191, S3192 [20MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1978 [1AP], S2097 [2AP]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3816, S3817, S3819, S3820 [18JN], S3872, S3877 [19JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4277 [8JY], S4419 [10JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4804 [23JY], S4913, S4914, S4922, S4923 [24JY]
Transportation Security Administration: implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), S6451 [9DE]
Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1735 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S71 [7JA], S134 [8JA], S224 [9JA], S296 [13JA], S329, S332 [14JA], S830 [6FE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1243 [27FE], S1316 [5MR]
Articles and editorials
Hobby Lobby Decision and Its Distortions, by, Wall Street Journal, S4526 [16JY]
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), S948 [12FE]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S764 [4FE]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see S. 1957), S439 [16JA]
American Motorcyclist Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 499), S4707 [22JY]
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), S528 [28JA]
——— improve access to mental health services under TRICARE (see S. 2276), S3296 [22MY]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: reform the Border Patrol agent pay schedule (see S. 1691), S3185 [20MY]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 471), S3604 [11JN]
Children and youth: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S5217 [31JY]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation (see S. 2371), S3237 [21MY]
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]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 2971), S6449 [9DE]
——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see S. 2074), S1233 [27FE] (see S. 2262), S2424 [28AP]
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), S1584 [12MR]
CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 2581), S5589 [15SE]
Crime: stop exploitation through human trafficking (see S. 1733), S3342 [2JN] (see S. 2599), S4454 [14JY]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see S. 1468), S2327 [9AP]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (see S. 1917), S325 [14JA]
——— provide members of Reserve components who are victims of sex-related offenses with access to Special Victims’ Counsel (see S. 2843), S5698 [17SE]
——— temporarily limit the use of funds to transfer or release individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (see S. 2510), S3863 [19JN]
Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5134 [30JY]
——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see S. 2036), S1001 [24FE]
——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 2036), S1049 [25FE]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see S. 1823), S1003 [24FE]
——— include court-appointed guardianship and oversight activities under elder justice programs (see S. 975), S1819 [27MR]
——— publish physical activity guidelines (see S. 531), S5051 [29JY]
——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 931), S6095 [18NO]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see S. 1086), S1234 [27FE]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see S. 2449), S5052 [29JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see S. 1361), S6205 [20NO]
Dept. of Justice: award grants to address prescription opioid abuse and heroin use (see S. 2839), S5697 [17SE]
——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see S. 2301), S4706 [22JY]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 1799), S487 [27JA]
——— 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), S5919 [12NO]
——— provide death benefits for police officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers (see S. 2441), S3474 [5JN]
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 the Interior: increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (see S. 2621), S5137 [30JY]
Dept. of Transportation: improve State flexibility in addressing propane and other home heating fuel shortages and extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of such fuels (see S. 2086), S1585 [12MR]
——— 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: 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), S3605 [11JN]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S2911 [12MY]
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]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
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]
——— provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 2092), S2471 [29AP]
Economy: provide predictability and certainty in the tax law, create jobs, and encourage investment (see S. 1826), S822 [6FE]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 2103), S3864 [19JN]
FCC: consolidate reporting obligations to improve congressional oversight and reduce reporting burdens (see S. 1379), S2470 [29AP]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5994 [13NO]
——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see S. 2141), S2471 [29AP]
Federal agencies and departments: eliminate duplicative, outdated, or unnecessary congressionally mandated Federal agency reporting (see S. 2109), S1519 [11MR]
——— eliminate or modify Federal reporting requirements (see S. 2925), S5993 [13NO]
——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see S. 2113), S1584 [12MR]
——— strengthen accountability of individuals involved in misconduct affecting integrity of background investigations and update guidelines for security clearances (see S. 1744), S3295 [22MY]
Federal aid programs: establish grant program to promote reforms in workforce education and skills training for manufacturing in States and metropolitan areas (see S. 2897), S5783 [18SE]
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]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S3342 [2JN]
——— enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see S. 1349), S1002 [24FE]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 1908), S3029 [14MY]
Freedom of Information Act: improve (see S. 2520), S6206 [20NO]
Gambling: restore long-standing U.S. policy that the Federal Wire Act prohibits all forms of Internet gambling (see S. 2159), S1775 [26MR]
Health: repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see S. 2546), S5052 [29JY]
Health care professionals: recognize caregiving as a profession and the extraordinary contributions of paid and family caregivers (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5218 [31JY]
Human rights: prevent organized human smuggling (see S. 2619), S4620 [17JY]
Ibrahim Ishag, Meriam Yahia: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN]
Immigration: establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief (see S. 3015), S6921 [16DE]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: 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]
——— require a report on compliance information sharing (see S. 1924), S325 [14JA]
Iran: 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]
Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5135 [30JY]
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), S5326 [1AU]
——— 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]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 204), S486 [27JA]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see S. Con. Res. 6), S1316 [5MR]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Medicare: ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 623), S440 [16JA]
——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 367), S133 [8JA]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S2953 [13MY]
Motor vehicles: allow automotive industry employees who provide information on motor vehicle defects or noncompliance to receive a percentage of monetary penalties resulting from enforcement actions (see S. 2949), S6262 [2DE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 519), S4903 [24JY]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see S. Res. 431), S2566 [30AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5325 [1AU]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 575), S5784 [18SE]
National Science and Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]
Naturopathic Medicine Week: designate (see S. Res. 420), S5787 [18SE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S3669 [12JN]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S3669 [12JN]
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]
——— exempt certain educational institutions from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 2462), S5435 [9SE]
——— 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), S373 [15JA]
——— permit health insurance issuers to offer additional plan options (see S. 1915), S326 [14JA]
——— 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), S6302 [3DE]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see S. 1842), S5136 [30JY]
Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 445), S2095 [2AP]
Public safety officers: expand benefits to families of officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries in the line of duty (see S. 2332), S5993 [13NO]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S5994 [13NO]
Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (see S. 2828), S6149 [19NO]
——— 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: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S5434 [9SE]
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), S1365 [6MR]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 548), S5629 [16SE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1996), S2380 [10AP] (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), S2615 [1MY]
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]
Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see S. 1839), S2796 [7MY]
——— recreational performance outerwear (see S. 2838), S5697 [17SE]
Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see S. 91), S133 [8JA]
——— extend exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payment of interest on certain refinanced student loans (see S. 2429), S3605 [11JN]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S1001 [24FE]
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), S2379 [10AP]
U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see S. 2060), S3296 [22MY]
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), S1367 [6MR] (see S. Res. 378), S1519 [11MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see S. 1931), S372 [15JA]
——— extend unemployment benefits with offsets, reform program, terminate benefits to jobless millionaires, and eliminate overlapping benefits with the Social Security Disability Insurance program (see S. 2097), S1366 [6MR]
USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 346), S6023 [17NO]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S6096 [18NO]
Wani, Martin: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN]
Wani, Maya: relief (see S. 2474), S3668 [12JN]
Women: require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms (see S. 2622), S4620 [17JY]
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), S1003 [24FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1977), S655 [30JA]
Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda in commemoration of the award of Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon Peres (see S. Con. Res. 37), S3604 [11JN]
Contraceptives: ensure employers cannot prohibit access, call for an FDA study on whether prescriptions are necessary for contraceptives, and allow use of certain health accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs (see S. 2605), S4502 [15JY]
Dept. of State: revoke passports of U.S. citizens providing material support to Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide quarterly reports on use of such authority (see S. 2846), S5698 [17SE]
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]
——— revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic medical appointment wait list manipulations (see S. 2545), S4153 [26JN]
Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse (see S. 2504), S3863 [19JN]
Federal agencies and departments: limit authority to award bonuses to employees (see S. 2263), S2424 [28AP]
National Drug Take-Back Week: designate (see S. Res. 466), S3367 [3JN]
National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Abuse Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 466), S3367 [3JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see S. 2881), S5782 [18SE]
Taxation: exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income (see S. 2355), S3184 [20MY] (see S. 2377), S3237 [21MY] (see S. 2912), S5783 [18SE]
Ukraine: require a report on military assistance (see S. 2555), S4154 [26JN]
Wolfeboro, NH: anniversary of Wright Museum of WWII History (see S. Res. 501), S4454 [14JY]
Motions
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S208 [9JA]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5748 [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, S5008, S5009 [29JY]
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, S53 [7JA], S208 [9JA], S878, S879 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S878, S879 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1140 [26FE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 2609), S4600 [17JY], S5184 [31JY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S5548 [11SE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2220 [8AP]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), unanimous-consent request, S5548 [11SE]
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], S6909 [16DE]
Contraceptives: ensure employers cannot prohibit access, call for an FDA study on whether prescriptions are necessary for contraceptives, and allow use of certain health accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs (S. 2605), S4475 [15JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6717 [12DE]
——— close detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, S6286 [3DE]
——— prohibit funding for transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Yemen, S6286 [3DE]
——— provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1342, S1344, S1348 [6MR], S1377 [10MR]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1342, S1344, S1348 [6MR]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding for transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, whom Guantanamo Review Task Force has recommended for continued law of war detention, S3842 [19JN]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked, S2220 [8AP]
Equal Pay Act: modernize, S2220 [8AP]
Federal aid programs: establish grant program to promote reforms in workforce education and skills training for manufacturing in States and metropolitan areas (S. 2897), S6322, S6323 [4DE]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, S6286 [3DE]
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH: anniversary of New Hampshire Exceptional Citizens Week held at Camp Fatima, S5306• [31JY]
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, S4474 [15JY]
Internet Tax Freedom Act: extend (S. 2735), unanimous-consent request, S5184 [31JY]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, S1140 [26FE]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, S5008, S5009 [29JY]
Lancaster, NH: anniversary, S5856• [18SE]
Landaff, NH: anniversary, S5309• [31JY]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, S390 [16JA], S739–S741 [4FE], S1208, S1209 [27FE]
Lincoln, NH: anniversary, S6018• [17NO]
Manchester, NH: anniversary of Puritan Backroom (restaurant), S944• [12FE]
MooreMart (organization): anniversary, S5045• [29JY]
Olympic Games: tribute to New Hampshire participants, S817 [6FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), House amendment, S6717 [12DE]
Piermont, NH: anniversary, S5955• [12NO]
Poroshenko, Petro: address to Joint Meeting of Congress by Ukrainian President, S5748 [18SE]
Raymond, NH: anniversary, S5369• [8SE]
Rice, Susan E.: responses made on various television appearances relative to the investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, S1208, S1209 [27FE]
Russia: impose greater sanctions for activities fomenting violence in Ukraine, S4601 [17JY]
——— prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies (S. 2277), S3710 [17JN]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to proceed, S3842 [19JN]
Supreme Court: decision in Berwell 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, S4474 [15JY]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, S1710 [25MR]
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), S5748 [18SE]
Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (H.R. 3086), S5182 [31JY]
——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S202 [9JA]
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. (S. Res. 469), S3708 [17JN]
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, S3708–S3710 [17JN]
——— express sympathy to families of victims and investigate shooting down of passenger airplane, S4601 [17JY]
——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1753, S1755, S1756 [26MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S208 [9JA]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S53 [7JA], S202 [9JA]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), unanimous-consent request, S208 [9JA]
Unity, NH: anniversary, S4146• [26JN]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1140 [26FE]
Tributes
Arkell, Stephen, S2940 [13MY]
Chambliss, Senator, S6514 [10DE]
Frost, Gary, S6686• [11DE]
Garabrant, Brandon J., S3891 [23JN]
Grappone, Jeff, S5856• [18SE]
Halias, Nicholas J., S2192• [7AP]
LaPlante, Laura, S3857• [19JN]
Levin, Senator, S6717 [12DE]
Love, Norma, S3807• [18JN]
Minkler, Thomas J., S4899• [24JY]
Myers, Cathy, S1867 [31MR]
Nash, Bob, S5856• [18SE]
Perkins, Amy S., S1046• [25FE]
Savage, Stephen, S4446 [14JY]
Sielicki, Michael, S5369• [8SE]
Sun Woo Park, S6686• [11DE]
AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
Foreign policy: recognize anniversary of founding and support continued cooperation on international energy security (see H. Res. 602), H4910 [28MY]
Remarks in House
Crime: recognize anniversary of murder of Gurgen Margaryan and hold Ramil Safarov accountable, E263 [27FE]
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H1725 [11FE]
Foreign aid: U.S. policy relative to restrictions on receiving foreign aid under the Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, E263 [27FE]
Independence: anniversary, E842, E845, E847, E850, E855 [28MY], E858, E862, E874, E877 [29MY], E1037 [20JN]
International relations: support independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Georgia (country), E568 [10AP]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, E261, E272 [27FE], E280 [28FE], E293 [4MR], E307 [5MR], E322, E329 [6MR], E348 [11MR]
——— anniversary of genocide at Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku, E263 [27FE], E276 [28FE], E309 [5MR]
——— anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E90 [16JA], E232, E239, E242, E246 [25FE], E264 [27FE], E307 [5MR], E512 [3AP]
Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (H. Res. 284), E1224 [24JY]
Russia: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E90 [16JA], E125 [28JA], E142 [29JA]
Remarks in Senate
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute for hosting Parliamentary Assembly, S4301, S4302 [9JY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Robert F. Cekuta To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6349 [4DE]
AZRACK, JOAN M.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE], S6908 [16DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6626 [11DE]
AZZOUZ, ABD AL-BASET
Articles and editorials
Al-Qaeda Leader Abd Al-Baset Azzouz, Accused of Participation in Benghazi Attack, Reportedly Awaiting Trial in US, E1825 [12DE]
Suspected Al-Qaeda Member Held in Jordan as U.S. Investigates Possible Benghazi Link, E1825 [12DE]
Remarks in House
Turkey: tribute to U.S. partnership which led to apprehension of Abd al-Baset Azzouz, E1824 [12DE]
B.R.A.K.E.S. (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1568 [13NO]
BABAUTA, BARBARA
Remarks in House
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E381 [13MR]
BABCOCK & WILCOX CO.
Remarks in House
Amarillo, TX: tribute to Pantex Plant nuclear weapons facility employees, E1112 [8JY]
BABERS, JASMINE
Remarks in House
USA Network, Inc.: Characters Unite Award recipient, E1512 [12NO]
BABERS, VERA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1414 [16SE]
BACA, JESSEY J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1466 [19SE]
BACCUS, STEVE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6086 [18NO], S6119 [19NO]
BACH, MARYANNE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1666 [1DE]
BACHMAN, BRYSON
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5044 [29JY]
BACHMANN, MICHELE (a Representative from Minnesota)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2435 [13MR]
Architect of the Capitol: place a chair honoring American POW/MIA on the Capitol Grounds (see H.R. 5391), H7940 [12NO]
Armed Forces: afford each member of a Reserve component with the opportunity for a physical examination before separation from the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2841), H1592 [4FE]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H.J. Res. 123), H7389 [9SE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3787), H163 [10JA]
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 3933), H1773 [11FE]
Business and industry: encourage compensation transparency (see H.R. 5256), H7124 [30JY]
Centennial Monetary Commission: establish (see H.R. 1176), H163 [10JA]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2748 [28MR]
Children and youth: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 4636), H4058 [9MY]
——— 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 H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]
——— enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5081), H6135 [11JY]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2148 [4MR]
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 H. Res. 588), H5770 [25JN]
Congress: provide for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution relative to implementation of immigration laws (see H. Res. 757), H8033 [17NO]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4783 [21MY]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H2803 [1AP]
——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H4017 [8MY]
——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (see H.R. 3610), H4017 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: provide certain members of Reserve components of the Armed Forces who are victims of sex-related offenses with access to a special victims’ counsel (see H.R. 4863), H5399 [17JN]
Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1763), H4685 [20MY]
——— limit authority to issue regulations, rules, grant conditions and guidance materials in order to support decision-making functions of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1386), H1938 [25FE]
——— prohibit Federal education mandates (see H.R. 4008), H4017 [8MY]
——— prohibit use of funds relative to multistate academic content standards (see H.R. 3339), H4017 [8MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H5364 [12JN]
Dept. of HUD: prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Market Fund while in conservatorship or receivership (see H.R. 3901), H1240 [16JA]
Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (see H.R. 5041), H6860 [25JY]
——— prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H4910 [28MY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H6400 [17JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4793), H7996 [14NO]
——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 921), H3058 [8AP]
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 H.R. 5059), H8072 [18NO]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2855 [2AP]
Education: allow a State to opt out of K–12 educational grant programs and the requirements of those programs and provide a tax credit to taxpayers in such a State (see H.R. 2394), H1938 [25FE]
——— restore State sovereignty over public education and parental rights over the education of their children (see H.R. 2710), H2001 [26FE]
——— support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H2697 [26MR]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5399 [17JN]
Executive branch of the Government: condemn for failure to meet the constitutional requirement to faithfully execute the law (see H. Res. 652), H6746 [23JY]
FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H2002 [26FE]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H73 [8JA]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
Federal aid programs: prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance (see H.R. 1502), H4830 [22MY]
Federal employees: expand training for Federal Government personnel related to trafficking in persons (see H.R. 4449), H6297 [15JY]
——— impose penalties for unathorized disclosure of personal financial information (see H.R. 3764), H184 [13JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal health information (see H.R. 3763), H184 [13JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal tax information (see H.R. 3762), H184 [13JA]
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 H.R. 3829), H134 [9JA]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H4834 [23MY]
Firearms: modify definition of ‘‘antique firearm’’ (see H.R. 4749), H5495 [18JN]
——— provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2247), H1243 [16JA]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H2098 [28FE]
FRS: establish requirements for policy rules and blackout periods of the Federal Open Market Committee and for certain activities of the Board of Governors (see H.R. 5018), H6217 [14JY]
——— nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7940 [12NO]
——— require creation of a consumer opt-out list for collected data by, free credit monitoring by, and a Senate confirmed Director of, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and improve security of collected data (see H.R. 4604), H3940 [7MY]
Health: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 1740), H2098 [28FE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H2148 [4MR]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6217 [14JY]
——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H7129 [30JY]
——— support authority of the Governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy the National Guard to secure the international border of the U.S. within their States (see H. Res. 675), H6399 [17JY]
Intelligence services: end the bulk collection of records under National Security Agency telephone metadata program and reform Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and intelligence collections procedures (see H.R. 4291), H2644 [25MR]
Interstate commerce: prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions against persons whose only role with regard to a product is as a lawful seller of the product (see H.R. 2746), H2098 [28FE]
Iran: express concerns relative to extending the interim agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear program (see H. Con. Res. 109), H7041 [29JY]
——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions (see H. Res. 445), H3941 [7MY]
Iraq: call for urgent international intervention on behalf of Iraqi civilians facing dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution in Nineveh Plain region (see H. Con. Res. 110), H7129 [30JY]
——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 683), H7242 [1AU]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1659 [5FE]
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): declare a state of war exists with the U.S. and the President is authorized to use necessary and appropriate force (see H.J. Res. 127), H7887 [18SE]
Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 104), H2696 [26MR]
James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway: designate (see H.R. 4926), H5597 [20JN]
James L. Oberstar Memorial Post Office Building, Chisholm, MN: designate (see H.R. 4927), H5597 [20JN]
James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway: designate (see H.R. 4926), H5597 [20JN]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4644), H4058 [9MY]
Jordan: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5648), H7996 [14NO]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H3448 [6MY]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3058 [8AP]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H2962 [4AP]
Mayo Clinic: anniversary (see H. Res. 534), H2802 [1AP]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H1243 [16JA]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1515 [31JA]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H2098 [28FE]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H1512 [29JA]
——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H7456 [11SE]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H1243 [16JA]
——— modify designation of accreditation organizations for orthotics and prosthetics, apply accreditation and licensure requirements, and modify payment methodology for such devices (see H.R. 3112), H4685 [20MY]
——— prohibit further action on the proposed rule on changes to prescription drug benefit programs (see H.R. 4160), H2645 [25MR]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H2803 [1AP]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H2645 [25MR]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H5824 [30JN]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H4060 [9MY]
Members of Congress: prohibit Members who retire before age 62 from receiving a cost-of-living increase prior to reaching retirement age (see H.R. 3787), H163 [10JA]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1659 [5FE]
National Day of Prayer: observance (see H. Res. 547), H3243 [28AP]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
National security: improve border security (see H.R. 4962), H5767 [25JN]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3198 [10AP]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H4830 [22MY]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H6037 [9JY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H2255 [6MR]
Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid and designate as a terrorist organization pending dissolution of unity Government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 622), H5363 [12JN]
——— suspend foreign aid until the repeal of resolutions that provide a salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel due to participation in the struggle against occupation (see H. Res. 542), H3409 [1MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies until eligibility verification process for such subsidies is completed (see H.R. 4805), H5399 [17JN]
——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H5024 [29MY]
——— require States with failed health care exchanges to reimburse the Federal Government for amounts provided for establishment and operation of such exchanges (see H.R. 4677), H5827 [3JY]
——— temporarily exempt certain Medicare and Medicaid providers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 5098), H7529 [15SE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2148 [4MR]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency and provide information on total spending and an overall spending limit on such programs (see H.R. 4731), H4828 [22MY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7894 [18SE]
——— ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]
SBA: direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5231), H7996 [14NO]
Schools: prohibit Federal issuance or enforcement of certain food requirements (see H.R. 5597), H7884 [18SE]
Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 2164), H5249 [10JN]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 728), H8133 [19NO]
Social Security: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of children and serve the needs of children who are victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 2744), H4017 [8MY]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H4910 [28MY]
Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance premiums for anyone who purchases independent coverage for an individual or family (see H.R. 4600), H3940 [7MY]
——— allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 38), H2098 [28FE]
——— index the dependent care credit for inflation (see H.R. 5258), H7124 [30JY]
——— modify rules relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4777), H7041 [29JY]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7041 [29JY]
——— prevent veterans from being disqualified from contributing to health savings accounts by reason of receiving VA medical care for service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4900), H6400 [17JY]
——— provide a deduction relating to the compensation of the lesser earning spouse (see H.R. 5257), H7124 [30JY]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1449), H4017 [8MY]
——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H3293 [29AP]
——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H1939 [25FE]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7129 [30JY]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H1772 [11FE]
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 H. Res. 596), H8366 [3DE]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: exempt nonprofit low-income housing providers from certain mortgage, servicing, and appraisal requirements (see H.R. 3529), H2002 [26FE]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H3144 [9AP]
——— 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 H.R. 5078), H7041 [29JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H.R. 3544), H3941 [7MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5551), H7882 [18SE]
Children and youth: prohibit funding of any research or treatment in which wards of the State are subjected to greater than minimal risk to their health with no minimal prospect of direct benefit (see H.R. 4989), H5817 [26JN]
Muslim Brotherhood (organization): designate as terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons who knowingly provide material support or resources (see H.R. 5194), H6814 [24JY]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
Terrorism: designate membership or association with foreign terrorist organizations as renunciation of U.S. citizenship and authorize revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with such organizations (see H.R. 5408), H7295 [8SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (H.R. 5551), H7888 [18SE]
Children and youth: prohibit funding of any research or treatment in which wards of the State are subjected to greater than minimal risk to their health with no minimal prospect of direct benefit (H.R. 4989), H5819 [26JN]
Muslim Brotherhood (organization): designate as terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons who knowingly provide material support or resources (H.R. 5194), H6815 [24JY]
Terrorism: designate membership or association with foreign terrorist organizations as renunciation of U.S. citizenship and authorize revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with such organizations (H.R. 5408), H7296 [8SE]
Remarks
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H456 [15JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1461 [28JA]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7350–H7356 [9SE]
College of St. Benedict: anniversary, E709• [8MY]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H3473 [7MY]
Congress: legislative priorities, H6805, H6806 [24JY]
Constitution Day: observance, H7666 [17SE]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (H.R. 1732), E1226• [24JY]
——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), H5698 [24JN]
Families and domestic relations: importance of marriage, H1761 [11FE]
Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to the Netherlands, Egypt, Lebanon, Libya, Israel, and Austria, H129–H132 [9JA]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H7350–H7356 [9SE]
——— develop strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7666–H7672 [17SE]
——— ensure national security agenda benefits U.S. citizens and cultivates peace with foreign countries, H1530 [3FE]
Holocaust Remembrance Day: observance, H3234 [28AP]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H8923–H8925 [9DE]
Immigration: prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7232 [1AU]
Iran: interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, H131 [9JA]
Israel: affirm U.S. recognition of sovereignty, security, and legal right to its lands and support relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H1533 [3FE]
——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, H6809–H6812 [24JY]
Kerry, Sec. of State: characterization of comments relative to potential boycott of Israel for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H1531–H1534 [3FE]
——— condemn comments that suggest Israel could become an apartheid state for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H3234–H3237 [28AP]
Libya: investigation and report on attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H1765–H1768 [11FE]
McDonald’s Meats, Inc.: anniversary, E1003• [17JN]
Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program, H131 [9JA]
Minnesota: tribute to family-owned farms, E1485• [19SE]
——— tribute to Sixth Congressional District Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E1585• [14NO]
——— tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, E1065• [25JN]
National Agriculture Day: observance, H2636 [25MR]
National Marriage Week: observance, H1761 [11FE]
Norwood Young America, MN: anniversary of Citizens State Bank, E999• [17JN]
Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H1529 [3FE]
——— evaluation of economic policies, H1529 [3FE]
——— evaluation of foreign policy, H3235 [28AP]
——— evaluation of war on terrorism and Middle East policies, H6809–H6812 [24JY]
Officer Tommy Decker Memorial Post Office, Cold Spring, MN: designate (H.R. 43), H5373 [17JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of fines on for-profit corporations for not fulfilling health insurance coverage requirements to offer contraceptives, H2638, H2639, H2640, H2641 [25MR]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2869 [3AP]
Power resources: national energy policy, H1529 [3FE]
St. Cloud, MN: anniversary of Pregnancy Resource Center, E1583• [14NO]
——— tribute to St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E686• [6MY]
——— tribute to St. Cloud Cathedral High School baseball team, H5562 [20JN]
St. Cloud Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E710• [8MY]
St. Stephen, MN: anniversary, H6670 [23JY]
Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2601 [24MR], H2637, H2638, H2639, H2640, H2641 [25MR]
Terrorism: designate membership or association with foreign terrorist organizations as renunciation of U.S. citizenship and authorize revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with such organizations (H.R. 5408), H7353 [9SE]
Votes: position on missed, H1681• [6FE], H7550• [16SE], H8652• [4DE], E763• [19MY], E995• [17JN], E1082• [26JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Congressional Record: unanimous-consent request to strike comments characterizing President Obama, H7239 [1AU]
Tributes
Borlaug, Norman E., H2636 [25MR]
Dingell, Representative, H8923 [9DE]
Frenzel, Bill, H8124 [19NO]
Oberstar, James L., E1488• [19SE]
Ochsner, Dan (Ox), E305• [5MR]
Rohrheim, Art and Winnie, E729• [9MY]
Rubin, Kim, H2733 [27MR]
Schlagel, Kevin, E546• [8AP]
BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama)
Amendments
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6218 [14JY], H6264 [15JY]
Analyses
Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 5421), H8179–H8181 [1DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H2611 [24MR]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2065 [27FE]
——— require consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and preserve rights of members to bring class actions (see H.R. 4068), H4017 [8MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3790, 3794), H1545 [3FE]
Colleges and universities: ensure appropriate spending of taxpayer funds on student aid, access to information to make informed choices about postsecondary education, and oppose Federal rating system (see H. Res. 614), H6217 [14JY]
Committee To Investigate and Report on the Attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 36), H2362 [12MR]
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 H. Res. 588), H5770 [25JN]
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 H.R. 4138), H2147 [4MR]
Courts: provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see H.R. 5233), H7676 [17SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit regulations establishing certain limits for the school lunch program (see H.R. 3663), H1780 [18FE]
Dept. of Education: limit authority to issue regulations, rules, grant conditions and guidance materials in order to support decision-making functions of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1386), H2302 [11MR]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4058 [9MY]
Dept. of HUD: prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributions to the Housing Trust Fund and Capital Market Fund while in conservatorship or receivership (see H.R. 3901), H1240 [16JA]
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 H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]
——— make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see H.R. 2772), H2258 [6MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see H.R. 5180), H6745 [23JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide additional points on competitive service entrance exam of preference eligible veterans applying for departmental positions (see H.R. 5023), H6037 [9JY]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H6137 [11JY]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H1515 [31JA]
EPA: provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H1432 [27JA]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H1432 [27JA]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a process for the review of rules and sets of rules (see H.R. 4874), H5398 [17JN]
Financial institutions: amend certain banking statutes to ensure legitimate businesses have nondiscriminatory access to financial services and products (see H.R. 4986), H6137 [11JY]
——— clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5365 [12JN]
——— clarify that prohibitions on investments in certain funds shall not be construed to require divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities (see H.R. 3819), H72 [8JA]
——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H4061 [9MY]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H1776 [14FE]
Financial Stability Oversight Council: hold open meetings, comply with requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and provide additional improvements to the Council (see H.R. 4387), H3293 [29AP]
——— place a moratorium on authority to make financial stability determinations (see H.R. 4881), H5398 [17JN]
FRS: establish a Small Business Advisory Board for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see H.R. 4383), H3243 [28AP]
——— nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7295 [8SE]
——— provide for a notice and comment period before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issues guidance (see H.R. 4811), H7129 [30JY]
Gambling: restore long-standing U.S. policy that the Federal Wire Act prohibits all forms of Internet gambling (see H.R. 4301), H6656 [22JY]
George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 78), H2991 [7AP]
Government regulations: ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators (see H.R. 4626), H5399 [17JN]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 107), H6860 [25JY]
Health: develop and disseminate clinical practice guidelines and establish right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving Federal payors (see H.R. 4106), H4830 [22MY]
——— improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H4834 [23MY]
Homeless: modernize formula and terms for allocations to prevent homelessness for individuals living with HIV or AIDS (see H.R. 5640), H7886 [18SE]
Hong Kong: include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 1923), H2696 [26MR]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1720 [10FE]
Medicare: provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 4781), H5073 [5JN]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H4785 [21MY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4785 [21MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2066 [27FE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2098 [28FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1514 [31JA]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H7241 [1AU]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 1653), H7434 [10SE]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7894 [18SE]
SEC: require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 1627), H6400 [17JY]
——— revise rules to increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to compensatory benefit plans (see H.R. 4571), H4785 [21MY]
Small business: repeal a loan data collection requirement (see H.R. 2323), H5364 [12JN]
States: ensure methods of collecting taxes and fees by private citizens on behalf of States are fair and effective and do not discriminate against interstate commerce (see H.R. 5252), H7039 [29JY]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5559 [19JN]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H2854 [2AP]
Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H7128 [30JY]
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4871), H5495 [18JN]
Veterans: increase rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4741), H6036 [9JY]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7677 [17SE]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H1240 [16JA]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H3242 [28AP]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H7529 [15SE]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2302 [11MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Bankruptcy: facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy (see H.R. 5421), H7387 [9SE]
Dept. of Justice: provide State officials with access to criminal history information relative to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks (see H.R. 5320), H7181 [31JY]
National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 528), H2744 [27MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Bankruptcy: facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy (H.R. 5421), H7388 [9SE]
Dept. of Justice: provide State officials with access to criminal history information relative to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks (H.R. 5320), H7186 [31JY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1468 [28JA]
Bankruptcy: facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy (H.R. 5421), H8179, H8181 [1DE]
Bread for the World (organization): anniversary, E919• [9JN]
Dept. of Education: notify students of financial management resources provided by the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, H6764 [24JY]
——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 4984), H6764 [24JY]
Dole, Bob: National Veterans Day Birmingham, AL (organization) National Veterans Award recipient, E426• [24MR]
Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 2641), H2221, H2222 [6MR]
Financial institutions: provide a process to allow financial institutions to go bankrupt (S. 1861), H8179 [1DE]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6264 [15JY]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, E1803• [12DE]
Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse, Birmingham, AL: prohibit funding to reinstall Red Mountain sculpture on the plaza, H6264 [15JY]
OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H1976, H1977, H1989 [26FE]
——— strike six-month moratorium on finalizing rules and regulations, H1989 [26FE]
University of Alabama at Birmingham: tribute to Dentistry Cares Community Day, E1714• [3DE]
Votes: correction, E996• [17JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H8179 [1DE]
Tributes
Byrne, Representative, H42 [8JA]
Krogh, Tony, E802• [21MY]
Morris, Robert, E1795• [12DE]
BACK, JACOB
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E351 [11MR]
BADGER, MORGAN
Remarks in House
New Albany, IN: tribute to Badger’s Shoe Repair, E1741 [4DE]
BADGER, RON
Remarks in House
New Albany, IN: tribute to Badger’s Shoe Repair, E1741 [4DE]
BADILLO, HERMAN (a former Representative from New York)
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E1790 [10DE]
BAER, AARON A.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S436 [16JA]
BAER, ROBERT
Articles and editorials
Time To Tame Washington’s Intelligence Beast, H5050 [30MY]
BAEZ, SAMUEL
Remarks in House
Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame: inductee, E1616 [18NO]
Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame inductees, H8040 [18NO]
BAGGETT, LEELA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6105 [18NO]
BAGLEY, DOROTHY
Letters
Global warming, S1461 [10MR]
BAGOS, ALBERT J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E483 [1AP]
BAHAMAS, COMMONWEALTH OF THE
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H6642 [22JY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Cassandra Q. Butts To Be Ambassador to the Bahamas: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3183 [20MY]
BAHR, ROY W.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4149 [26JN]
BAHRAIN, KINGDOM OF
Bills and resolutions
Tariff: extend preference level on imports of certain cotton and man-made fiber, fabric, apparel, and made-up goods from Bahrain under the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (see H.R. 4955), H5724 [24JN]
Remarks in House
Human rights: violations, H1691 [10FE], H1760 [11FE]
Public demonstrations: anniversary of protests, H1691 [10FE], H1760 [11FE]
Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission: hearing on ‘‘Defending Freedoms—Highlighting the Plight of Prisoners of Conscience Around the World’’, E99 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Roebuck, William V.: nomination to be Ambassador to Bahrain, S6075 [18NO]
Reports filed
Nomination of William V. Roebuck To Be Ambassador to Bahrain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
BAILEY, BOB
Remarks in House
Tribute, E875 [29MY]
BAILEY, BRYAN
Remarks in House
Pennsylvania: tribute to National Guard members for participation in the Sullivan Cup Armor Competition, H4815 [22MY]
BAILEY, CECIL M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E553 [9AP], E1713 [3DE]
BAILEY, DAVID E.
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: tribute to House Service Award recipients, E1285 [31JY]
BAILEY, JACKIE
Remarks in House
Bolton, MS: tribute to Jackie’s Beauty Boutique (business), E32 [9JA]
BAILEY, ROBIN
Remarks in Senate
BAILEY, SHERONDA McGEE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E65 [14JA]
BAILEY, STACEY
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1292 [31JY]
BAILY, JESS L.
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6349 [4DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Macedonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6349 [4DE]
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA
Bills and resolutions
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial: designate (see H.R. 4751), H4909 [28MY]
Remarks in House
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial: designate (H.R. 4751), H7272, H7273 [8SE]
Remarks in Senate
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial: designate (H.R. 4751), S5720 [17SE]
Reports filed
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4751) (H. Rept. 113–579), H7295 [8SE]
Texts of
H.R. 4751, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, H7272 [8SE]
BAKARI, RONALD
Remarks in House
Dept. of State: Fulbright Award recipient, E93 [16JA]
BAKER, ALAN
Reports
Levy Commission Report on the Legal Status of Building in Judea and Samaria: (excerpt), E1737–E1739 [4DE]
BAKER, DON
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6231 [1DE]
BAKER, DOUG
Letters
Northern Illinois University Task Force on the Violence Against Women Act: Joe Frascello, E1811 [12DE]
Remarks in House
Northern Illinois University: tribute to Task Force on the Violence Against Women Act, E1811 [12DE]
BAKER, FL
Remarks in House
Hurley, Victoria: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E222 [21FE]
BAKER, FRAN
Remarks in House
Jefferson Foundation: Community Service Award recipient, E1712 [3DE]
BAKER, HOWARD H., JR. (a former Senator from Tennessee)
Articles and editorials
Howard Baker Jr., Courageous Constitutionalist, S4238 [8JY]
Howard Baker’s Legacy—‘‘The Other Guy Might Be Right’’, S4239 [8JY]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Eulogies
By Martha A. Fairchild, S4238 [8JY]
By Senator Alexander, S4235 [8JY]
Programs
Howard H. Baker, Jr. funeral services, S4239 [8JY]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H5813 [26JN], E1097 [30JN]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S4109, S4111, S4135 [26JN], S4235–S4241 [8JY], S4395 [10JY]
Tribute (S. Res. 494), S4190 [26JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 494, tribute, S4166 [26JN]
BAKER, JAMES
Articles and editorials
Influential Police Chief Has a New Gig, S6528 [10DE]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6528 [10DE]
BAKER, JONATHAN
Remarks in House
Partnership for Public Service (organization): Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E694 [6MY]
BAKER, KEVIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E801 [21MY]
BAKER, MARY E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E613 [29AP]
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Remarks in House
Bakersfield Christian High School: tribute to football team, E552 [8AP]
Bakersfield High School: tribute to football team, E83 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Cooks From the Valley (organization): tribute, S3287 [22MY]
BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK
Bills and resolutions
Designate (see H. Res. 731), H7675 [17SE]
BALANCED BUDGET ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 522), H3034 [8AP]
BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT
Amendments
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2925 [4AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2925 [4AP]
Bills and resolutions
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see S. 2420), S3367 [3JN]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H2913 [3AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), consideration (see H. Res. 539), H2913 [3AP]
Letters
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, American Action Forum (organization), H2970 [7AP]
Motions
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), H2983 [7AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), H3019 [8AP]
Remarks in House
Budget: increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), H2945 [4AP], H2965–H2973, H2983–H2986 [7AP], E543 [8AP]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2919–H2927 [4AP]
——— increase transparency in Federal budgeting (H.R. 1872), motion to recommit, H2983–H2985 [7AP]
——— prohibit cuts in budget baseline for education, health, and safety protections, H3020 [8AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), H2945 [4AP], H3014–H3021 [8AP], E557 [9AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), consideration (H. Res. 539), H2919–H2927 [4AP]
——— reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), motion to recommit, H3020 [8AP]
Reports filed
Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1872) (H. Rept. 113–381), H2488 [18MR]
Consideration of H.R. 1874, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H.R. 1871, Baseline Reform Act, and H.R. 1872, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 113–400), H2913 [3AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 1874, Pro-Growth Budgeting Act, H.R. 1871, Baseline Reform Act, and H.R. 1872, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H2919 [4AP]
H.R. 1871, Baseline Reform Act, H3015 [8AP]
H.R. 1872, Budget and Accounting Transparency Act, H2965–H2968 [7AP]
BALASQUIDE, CARMEN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1405 [15SE]
BALASQUIDE, JOSE R.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1412 [16SE]
BALCHUNAS, PATRICK
Remarks in House
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William County Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E997 [17JN]
BALDREE, DAVID
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1051 [23JN]
BALDUF, KEVIN B.
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: tribute to members from North Carolina killed in military action in Afghanistan, H5831 [8JY]
BALDWIN, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1324 [1AU], E1713 [3DE]
BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Senator from Wisconsin)
Amendments
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1181, S1182 [26FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4169, S4170 [26JN]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1556, S1588, S1591 [12MR], S1655 [13MR]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), S4006 [25JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S6578 [10DE]
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), S6101 [18NO]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3818, S3819 [18JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4276 [8JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6454 [9DE]
——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4782 [23JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S148 [8JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1181, S1182 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S6205 [20NO]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S1693 [24MR]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S1775 [26MR]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1963), S853 [10FE] (see S. 1982), S1175 [26FE]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE]
BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 769), S3295 [22MY]
Canada: ensure that the Canadian government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin (see S. Res. 565), S5783 [18SE]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 362), S1174 [26FE]
CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2548), S4153 [26JN]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 2199), S2196 [7AP]
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S4997 [28JY]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S4003 [25JN]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 398), S2240 [8AP]
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]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness and access program on emergency contraception (see S. 2876), S6024 [17NO]
——— establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
Corporal Justin D. Ross Post Office Building, De Pere, WI: designate (see S. 2185), S1870 [31MR]
Corps of Engineers: carry out projects necessary to separate the hydrologic connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River to prevent interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species (see S. 3002), S6626 [11DE]
Credit: prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see S. 1837), S2566 [30AP]
——— provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 249), S69 [7JA]
Crime: stop exploitation through human trafficking (see S. 1733), S3238 [21MY] (see S. 2599), S4454 [14JY]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see S. 1468), S5919 [12NO]
Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1956), S949 [12FE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 2292), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
——— create career and technical education teacher training grant partnership (see S. 2867), S5782 [18SE]
——— establish a grant program to enable States to promote participation in high school/college dual enrollment programs (see S. 2349), S4155 [26JN]
——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see S. 2036), S1175 [26FE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see S. 2164), S1818 [27MR]
——— strengthen research in adult education (see S. 2802), S5630 [16SE]
Dept. of Energy: modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters (see S. 1739), S6351 [4DE]
Dept. of HHS: include occupational therapists as behavioral and mental health professionals for purposes of the National Health Service Corps (see S. 1815), S6205 [20NO]
Dept. of Justice: 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]
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]
——— rename the Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking as the Bureau To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and provide for an Assistant Sec., to head such Bureau (see S. 1249), S6388 [8DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2244), S4503 [15JY]
Dept. of Transportation: extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of propane and other home heating fuels to address shortages (see S. 2085), S1315 [5MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend and modify the pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see S. 2607), S4904 [24JY]
——— 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), S3605 [11JN]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see S. 2337), S3864 [19JN]
Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see S. 2591), S5994 [13NO]
District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 132), S5588 [15SE]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 1410), S4455 [14JY]
Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see S. 2642), S5786 [18SE]
Executive Office of the President: require development of a National Manufacturing Strategy (see S. 544), S4705 [22JY]
Expatriation Act: express regret to descendants of women whose citizenship was revoked because of marriage to foreign nationals (see S. Res. 402), S2196 [7AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see S. 226), S440 [16JA]
FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (see S. 2125), S2406 [11AP]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5918 [12NO]
FEMA: establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the National Advisory Council (see S. 2547), S4663 [21JY]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S3342 [2JN]
——— ensure that customers can immediately close accounts at insured depository institutions on demand and without cost, and that consumers receive any balance in accounts immediately (see S. 1534), S3939 [24JN]
Firearms: protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see S. 2483), S4155 [26JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S487 [27JA]
Health: require Dept. of HHS to establish a Regenerative Medicine Coordinating Council and GAO to submit report identifying all Federal programs and activities relative to regenerative medicine (see S. 2126), S2567 [30AP]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2789), S6351 [4DE]
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]
International Year of Family Farming: designate (see S. Res. 544), S5588 [15SE]
Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5135 [30JY]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S5137 [30JY]
Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Mayo Clinic: anniversary (see S. Res. 339), S486 [27JA]
Medicaid: extend application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services for women, children, and families (see S. 2694), S6302 [3DE]
Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see S. 569), S5135 [30JY]
——— develop criteria for medically necessary short inpatient hospital stays (see S. 2082), S5136 [30JY]
——— improve access to medication therapy management under part D (see S. 557), S1819 [27MR]
——— protect relative to reconciliation involving changes to the program and prevent eligibility age increase, privatization, and conversion to a voucher system (see S. 2491), S4004 [25JN]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 2037), S1001 [24FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare and Medicaid payments (see S. 2157), S1872 [31MR]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (see S. 1737), S28 [6JA] (see S. 2223), S2327 [9AP]
Motor vehicles: enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers (see S. 2151), S4662 [21JY]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S5564 [11SE]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 335), S440 [16JA]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5325 [1AU]
National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 585), S6205 [20NO]
National Science and Technology Council: establish an interagency coordination committee or subcommittee focused on the nexus between energy and water production, use, and efficiency (see S. 1971), S4004 [25JN]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]
Native Americans: promote academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program (see S. 1948), S5993 [13NO]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S5135 [30JY]
NOAA: conduct assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes (see S. 2556), S4154 [26JN]
North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (see S. 2595), S4404 [10JY]
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]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S3812 [18JN]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S1585 [12MR]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 527), S5051 [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), S4337 [9JY]
Power resources: improve propane supply and pricing information, coordinate response to shortages, and study need for regional propane reserves (see S. 2762), S5217 [31JY]
Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see S. 2737), S5217 [31JY]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S5920 [12NO]
Rural areas: recognize that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities (see S. Res. 588), S6205 [20NO]
SBA: provide authority for sole source contracts for certain small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 2481), S5136 [30JY]
——— reauthorize women’s business center program (see S. 2693), S5134 [30JY]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S4662 [21JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 2363), S4405 [10JY]
SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see S. 2305), S2875 [8MY]
Surface Transportation Board: make more efficient and accessible by increasing investigative authority, improving rate review timelines and advancing important proceedings (see S. 2777), S5786 [18SE]
Taxation: deny tax deductions for corporate regulatory violations (see S. 1654), S5785 [18SE]
——— establish a deduction for married couples who are both employed and have young children, increase the earned income tax credit for childless workers, and close certain tax loopholes (see S. 2162), S3238 [21MY]
——— expand and permanently extend health care tax credit available to laid-off employees receiving trade adjustment assistance and retirees receiving Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., payments (see S. 1446), S891 [11FE]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 742), S440 [16JA]
——— expand denial of deduction for certain excessive employee remuneration (see S. 1476), S3864 [19JN]
——— increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see S. 1346), S3508 [9JN]
——— limit interest expense deduction to prevent earnings stripping of domestic corporations involved in corporate inversion (see S. 2786), S5507 [10SE]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S1871 [31MR]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 526), S487 [27JA]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries (see S. 2360), S4662 [21JY]
——— provide a tax credit to businesses that invest in American jobs, provide fair wages and benefits, employ active duty personnel, recruit veterans, and maintain a diverse workforce (see S. 2540), S4153 [26JN]
——— 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]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S4998 [28JY]
$2.13 Day: designate (see S. Res. 356), S948 [12FE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1982), S1175 [26FE]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5920 [12NO]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 573), S5784 [18SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2307), S3075 [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), S1776 [26MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: establish and adjust boundary to include the lighthouse known as Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light (see S. 2031), S948 [12FE]
Copyrights: secure rights of artists of works of visual art to provide royalties (see S. 2045), S1174 [26FE]
Dept. of Education: extend eligibility for Federal student loans to certain short-term career and technical education programs (see S. 2795), S5564 [11SE]
——— increase income allowance for working students receiving need-based Federal financial aid (see S. 2796), S5564 [11SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase number of graduate medical education residency positions at departmental hospitals (see S. 2639), S4705 [22JY]
Employment: clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims relative to workplace harassment (see S. 2133), S1652 [13MR]
Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 505), S4620 [17JY]
Health: improve understanding and coordination of critical care health services (see S. 2966), S6205 [20NO]
Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic foster care services (see S. 1992), S763 [4FE]
National Blood Donor Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 31), S599 [29JA]
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]
Renewable energy: provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities (see S. 1952), S439 [16JA]
Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park Service (see S. 2293), S2718 [6MY]
Cloture motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
Bay, Norman C.: nomination to FERC, S4324 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Bell, Colleen Bradley: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S6187 [20NO], S6230 [1DE]
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]
Colvin, Carolyn Watts: nomination to be SSA Commissioner, S6798 [13DE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2763 [7MY], S2899 [12MY]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1349 [6MR]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1336, S1348 [6MR]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3491 [9JN], S3557 [11JN]
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), S6741 [12DE], S6809 [13DE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), S5487 [10SE], S5543 [11SE]
LaFleur, Cheryl A.: nomination to FERC, S4325 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Levy, Jon D.: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2435 [29AP]
Owens, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1770 [26MR], S1799 [27MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1860 [31MR], S2047 [2AP], S2150 [3AP]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), motion to proceed, S1770 [26MR], S1799 [27MR]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), motion to proceed, S4650 [21JY], S4728 [23JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S204 [9JA], S312 [14JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
Wilkins, Robert L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S209 [9JA]
Williams, Ellen Dudley: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Director, S6295 [3DE], S6331 [4DE]
Privilege of the floor
Harrison, Theresa, S6354 [4DE]
O’Hern, Larkin, S6794 [12DE]
Remarks
A.O. Smith Corp.: anniversary, S5856• [18SE]
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), S503 [28JA], S2936 [13MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), S2936 [13MY]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S6863 [15DE]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4877 [24JY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2215 [8AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6722 [12DE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2292), S2783 [7MY]
——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S5608 [16SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1559 [12MR]
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, S6863 [15DE]
——— transfer land from Badger Army Ammunition Plant to the Ho-Chunk Nation, S6722, S6725 [12DE]
Forest Service: diversion of forest management funding to wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S4877 [24JY]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (S. 1737), S2146 [3AP]
——— increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (S. 2223), motion to proceed, S2439 [29AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), House amendment, S6722 [12DE]
Pepper, Pamela: nomination to be district judge, S6175 [20NO]
Peterson, James D.: nomination to be district judge, S2841 [8MY]
Postal Service: impact of closure and consolidation of mail processing facilities, S6325 [4DE]
——— restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service, S6325 [4DE]
Summaries
Land Management Plan for Former Badger Army Ammunition Plant Parcels: Ho-Chunk Nation, S6723–S6725 [12DE]
Tributes
Levin, Senator, S6722 [12DE]
BALDWIN, TONEY AND SHUNDA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1334 [8SE]
BALDWIN COUNTY, AL
Remarks in House
Constitution Week: observance, E1359 [9SE]
BALIAN, LILY R.
Remarks in House
Armenian International Women’s Association: Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E1582 [14NO]
BALL, ELLIE
Remarks in House
Library of Congress: Letters About Literature State contest winner, E1040 [20JN]
BALL, MIRA
Remarks in Senate
Midway College: Legacy Award recipient, S3021 [14MY]
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Fentz, Kirsten: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts John Cauble Award for Short Play finalist, E686 [6MY]
BALLARD, JACK D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1650 [20NO]
BALLARD, PETE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1816 [27MR]
BALLENTINE, JOHN R.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6142 [19NO]
BALLENTINE, MIRANDA A.A.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Defense: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics, S5544 [11SE]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics, unanimous-consent agreement, S5518 [10SE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3935 [24JN]
BALLEW, ALICE J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1146 [11JY]
BALLI, EDWARD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E306 [5MR]
BALLOU, MAUDE L. WILLIAMS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E8 [7JA]
BALTIC STATES
Bills and resolutions
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]
Remarks in Senate
Russia: prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies, S6165–S6167 [20NO]
——— prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies (S. 2277), S2529, S2530 [30AP], S3710 [17JN]
BALTIMORE, MD
Bills and resolutions
Star-Spangled Banner: anniversary (see S. Res. 550), S5629 [16SE] (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1937 [25FE]
Poems
‘‘Brooks Robbing Some, the Man With the Golden Heart and Glove,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1088 [26JN]
Remarks in House
California Chrome (racehorse): tribute, E1045 [23JN]
McComb, Sean: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E788 [20MY]
Star-Spangled Banner: anniversary, E1068 [25JN]
——— anniversary (H. Con. Res. 87), E1348 [8SE]
Remarks in Senate
Baltimore Orioles (baseball team): tribute, S5746 [18SE]
Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North America, Inc.: tribute to annual meeting, S758 [4FE]
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S4207 [7JY]
History: commemorate anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ‘‘Star-Spangled Banner’’, celebrate heroism of those involved in the conflict, and recognize organizers of commemorative events, S5554 [11SE]
Star-Spangled Banner: anniversary (S. Res. 550), S5650 [16SE]
Texts of
S. Res. 550, Star-Spangled Banner anniversary, S5636 [16SE]
BALTIMORE (MD) SUN
Articles and editorials
Time To End the Gridlock That Takes Its Toll on Maryland’s Highways, S5025 [29JY]
BALTIMORE ORIOLES (baseball team)
Poems
‘‘Brooks Robbing Some, the Man With the Golden Heart and Glove,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E1088 [26JN]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5746 [18SE]
BALTIMORE RAVENS (football team)
Remarks in House
Rice, Ray: National Football League punishment relative to domestic violence charge, E1262 [29JY]
BAN POISONOUS ADDITIVES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2572), S4336 [9JY]
BANASIAK, MIKE
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E538 [7AP]
BANDERA, TX
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1629 [19NO]
BANDOW, DOUG
Articles and editorials
Fighting ISIL Is Not America’s War—Other Countries Should Lead Coalition Against Islamic State (excerpt), S5736 [18SE]
BANGLADESH, PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in House
Business and industry: call for garment brands that sold garments produced by Rana Plaza factories to ensure International Labor Organization compensation fund benefitting fire survivors and victims’ families reaches full funding level, H9048 [11DE]
Foreign policy: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, H232 [15JA]
Remarks in Senate
Bernicat, Marcia S. Bloom: nomination to be Ambassador to Bangladesh, S6075 [18NO]
Foreign policy: condemn political violence, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence (S. Res. 318), S82 [7JA]
Reports filed
Nomination of Marcia S. Bloom Bernicat To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 318, condemn political violence in Bangladesh, provide for free and fair elections, and support dialogue between political factions, judicial independence, human rights protections, and Grameen Bank independence, S82 [7JA]
BANGOR, ME
Remarks in House
Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce: tribute to award recipients, E100 [16JA]
Mabel Wadsworth Women’s Health Center: anniversary, E1426 [16SE]
BANICK, THOMAS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E127 [28JA]
BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT
Bills and resolutions
Federal agencies and departments: require agencies to make considerations relative to promotion of efficiency, competition, and capital formation before issuing or modifying certain regulations (see H.R. 3913), H1241 [16JA]
Financial institutions: clarify that prohibitions on investments in certain funds shall not be construed to require divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities (see S. 1907, 1912), S223 [9JA] (see H.R. 3819), H72 [8JA]
——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund (see H.R. 4167), H2255 [6MR]
——— reduce compliance burdens on certain banking entities (see H.R. 4787), H5063 [30MY]
Letters
Restoring Proven Financing for American Employers Act: Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), H3258 [29AP]
Remarks in House
Financial institutions: exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund, H7511 [15SE]
——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund (H.R. 4167), H3257–H3261 [29AP]
Texts of
H.R. 4167, Restoring Proven Financing for American Employers Act, H3257 [29AP]
BANK OF AMERICA CORP.
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of HUD: provide amounts from the recent settlement between the Dept. of Justice and Bank of America Corp., to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (see H.R. 5601), H7884 [18SE]
BANK ON STUDENTS EMERGENCY LOAN REFINANCING ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2432), S3550 [10JN]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2292), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 2432): motion to proceed, S3491 [9JN], S3557 [11JN]
Motions
Enact (S. 2432), S3481 [9JN], S3511 [10JN], S5531 [11SE], S5573 [15SE], S5595 [16SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4582), H3948 [8MY], H5262 [11JN], H7061 [30JY], H7689 [18SE]
——— unanimous-consent request, H7063 [30JY]
Enact (S. 2292), H5194 [10JN]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2292), S2720 [6MY], S2768, S2775–S2785 [7MY], S2894 [12MY], S3011 [14MY], S3165 [20MY], S3357 [3JN]
Enact (S. 2432), S3404–S3408, S3428, S3430 [4JN], S3433 [5JN], S5388, S5400, S5401 [9SE], S5480 [10SE], S5527, S5528, S5538 [11SE]
——— motion to proceed, S3481–S3487, S3491, S3492 [9JN], S3512, S3515–S3520, S3524, S3527–S3535 [10JN], S3554–S3557, S3561–S3564, S3577–S3579, S3596, S3599 [11JN], S3637–S3641, S3649 [12JN], S3905 [24JN], S5531 [11SE], S5573 [15SE], S5595, S5599, S5608–S5614 [16SE], S5725 [18SE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S5613, S5614 [16SE]
Enact (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3511 [10JN]
BANK ON STUDENTS LOAN FAIRNESS ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 897), S3407 [4JN]
BANK SECRECY ACT
Articles and editorials
Pots of Marijuana Cash Cause Security Concerns, H6269 [15JY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to implement compliance guidelines for financial institutions seeking to provide services to marijuana-related businesses, H6268–H6270 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding to penalize financial institutions for providing services to marijuana-related businesses in States with legalized marijuana, H6272, H6275, H6276 [15JY]
BANKRUPTCY
Analyses
Dispense with Bankruptcy Requirement of Providing Assurance of Payment for Utility Services Under Certain Circumstances (H.R. 5132), E1187 [17JY]
Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act (H.R. 5421), H8179–H8181 [1DE]
Bills and resolutions
American Airlines, Inc.: allow employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty (see S. 2614), S4557 [16JY]
Business and industry: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2589), S4404 [10JY]
——— limit ability of companies in bankruptcy to reduce or terminate wages or benefits, require continuation of health benefits, and provide information on duration of health benefits (see S. 2418), S3367 [3JN]
Claims: require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (see S. 2319), S2910 [12MY]
Colleges and universities: stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases (see H.R. 4835), H5318 [11JN]
Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (see H.R. 4511), H3291 [29AP] (see H.R. 4643), H4058 [9MY]
——— limit investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures (see H.R. 4596), H3939 [7MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend the term of marketing assistance loans in cases in which a purchaser has bought the loan commodity subject to the loan and declared bankruptcy prior to paying for the loan commodity (see S. 2815), S5628 [16SE] (see H.R. 5542), H7882 [18SE]
Dept. of Education: allow higher education institutions that have previously filed for bankruptcy to apply for reinstatement of Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility (see H.R. 5191), H6813 [24JY]
Financial institutions: establish the prudential regulator of community and independent depository institutions as the conduit and arbiter of all Federal financial oversight, examination, and reporting (see S. 2242), S2378 [10AP]
——— facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy (see H.R. 5421), H7387 [9SE]
Firearms: exempt from claims of creditors (see H.R. 3933), H1431 [27JA]
Government regulations: dispense with requirement of providing assurance of payment for utility services under certain circumstances (see H.R. 5132), H6397 [17JY]
Health: provide protections for medically distressed debtors (see S. 2471), S3668 [12JN] (see H.R. 4917), H5557 [19JN]
Local government: improve protection for employees and retirees in municipal bankruptcies (see H.R. 5133), H6397 [17JY]
Puerto Rico: treat as a State relative to authorizing certain government-owned corporations to restructure their debt obligations under certain bankruptcy proceedings (see H.R. 5305), H7181 [31JY]
Taxation: exclude from gross income any discharge of consumer indebtedness (see H.R. 5637), H7886 [18SE]
Letters
MF Global Inc., liquidation customer claim payment: James W. Giddens, EPIQ Bankruptcy Solutions, LLC, H5630 [23JN]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Education: include in revised counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers information regarding how Federal and private student loans are treated in bankruptcy, H6766 [24JY]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding to any entity that has commenced title 11 bankruptcy proceedings, H6070 [10JY]
Financial institutions: facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy (H.R. 5421), H8174–H8181 [1DE]
——— provide a process to allow financial institutions to go bankrupt (S. 1861), H8179 [1DE]
Government regulations: dispense with requirement of providing assurance of payment for utility services under certain circumstances (H.R. 5132), E1187, E1193 [17JY]
Remarks in Senate
American Airlines, Inc.: allow employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty (S. 2614), S6517 [10DE], S6683 [11DE]
Reports filed
Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5421) (H. Rept. 113–630), H8225 [1DE]
Texts of
H.R. 5421, Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act, H8174–H8177 [1DE]
S. 2589, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S4410–S4414 [10JY]
S. 2614, allow American Airlines, Inc., employees to contribute recently received bankruptcy settlements into retirement accounts without incurring a tax penalty, S6518 [10DE]
BANKRUPTCY FAIRNESS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROTECTION ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2418), S3367 [3JN]
BANKS see Financial Institutions
BANKS, DAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1049 [23JN]
BANKS, ELIZABETH
Remarks in House
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1435 [17SE]
BANKS, EVELYN (VONN)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1261 [27JA]
BANKS, MIKE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E33 [9JA]
BANNAR, GEORGE A., JR.
Remarks in House
Yuma, AZ: grand opening and dedication of Military Free Fall School Master Seargeant George A. Bannar Jr., Vertical Wind Tunnel at Yuma Proving Ground, E147 [31JA]
BANNOCKBURN, IL
Remarks in House
Illinois: tribute to Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, and Wilmette Chambers of Commerce award recipients, E919 [9JN]
BARAJAS, DANIEL H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1416 [16SE]
BARAKA, AMIRI
Remarks in House
Tribute, H153 [10JA]
BARAN, JEFFERY M.
Cloture motions
NRC: nomination, S5549 [11SE], S5580 [15SE], S6294 [3DE], S6330 [4DE]
Remarks in Senate
NRC: nomination, S5549 [11SE], S5580 [15SE], S5606 [16SE], S5688 [17SE], S6294 [3DE], S6330 [4DE], S6378 [8DE]
——— nomination, unanimous-consent agreement, S5549 [11SE]
Reports filed
Nomination to the NRC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5564 [11SE], S6261 [2DE]
BARBA, SARA
Remarks in House
Coffman, Representative: tribute to summer interns, E1274 [30JY]
BARBER, JOHN E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1087 [26JN]
BARBER, KALEB W.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1772 [10DE]
BARBER, ROBERT C.
Remarks in Senate
Iceland: nomination to be Ambassador, S6682 [11DE], S6739, S6740 [12DE]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S762 [4FE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Iceland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S762 [4FE]
BARBER, RON (a Representative from Arizona)
Amendments
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2679 [26MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H7189 [31JY]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see H.R. 2066), H5364 [12JN]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: afford each member of a Reserve component with the opportunity for a physical examination before separation from the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2841), H2001 [26FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H1938 [25FE]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]
——— issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (see H.R. 2794), H7297 [8SE]
——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 3352), H2199 [5MR]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2435 [13MR]
——— improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H4476 [19MY]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2362 [12MR]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H3409 [1MY]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H4064 [13MY]
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 H.R. 1563), H6746 [23JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to recruit, train, deploy, and professionally support psychiatric physicians in Indian health programs (see H.R. 2037), H4836 [27MY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H7676 [17SE]
——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 1599), H1938 [25FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: improve discipline, accountability, and transparency in acquisition program management (see H.R. 4228), H2432 [13MR]
Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 4629), H6746 [23JY]
Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (see H.R. 4924), H5597 [20JN]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H5725 [24JN]
Dept. of Transportation: modify criteria for selecting communities to participate in the Small Community Air Service Development Program (see H.R. 5766), H9305 [11DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 2529), H6746 [23JY]
——— conduct annual surveys of veterans on experiences obtaining hospital care and medical services from departmental facilities (see H.R. 4971), H5877 [8JY]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 4816), H6816 [24JY]
——— 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 H.R. 4841), H5318 [11JN]
——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 2540), H6815 [24JY]
——— improve management, accountability, and oversight of the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5618), H7885 [18SE]
——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims (see H.R. 4191), H2300 [11MR]
——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4793), H7980 [13NO]
——— provide additional points on competitive service entrance exam of preference eligible veterans applying for departmental positions (see H.R. 5023), H6816 [24JY]
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 H.R. 5059), H6105 [10JY]
Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2697 [26MR]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Federal agencies and departments: review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H1481 [28JA]
Federal employees: impose penalties for unathorized disclosure of personal financial information (see H.R. 3764), H474 [15JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal health information (see H.R. 3763), H474 [15JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal tax information (see H.R. 3762), H474 [15JA]
FEMA: award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfire (see H.R. 3333), H6860 [25JY]
——— 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 (see H.R. 3370), H1659 [5FE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H6036 [9JY]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H6746 [23JY]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H7529 [15SE]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H6816 [24JY]
Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H7619 [16SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H4060 [9MY]
Immigration: treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S. (see H.R. 5114), H6296 [15JY]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4136), H6816 [24JY]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H2001 [26FE]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6037 [9JY]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H7455 [11SE]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H1719 [10FE]
Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage special needs plans (see H.R. 4484), H3196 [10AP]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H7189 [31JY]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H135 [9JA]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H7529 [15SE]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H7188 [31JY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H7676 [17SE]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H3292 [29AP]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4785 [21MY]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 743), H7940 [12NO]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1430 [27JA]
National Mental Health No Stigma Week: designate (see H. Res. 572), H3446 [6MY]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H1246 [17JA]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H6816 [24JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify treatment of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees (see H.R. 4414), H2990 [7AP]
——— eliminate benefits under the Federal employees health benefit program for Members of Congress and require Members to purchase insurance through their States’ exchange (see H.R. 5177), H6745 [23JY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1773 [11FE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2434 [13MR]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 1653), H7434 [10SE]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7894 [18SE]
Science: assist scientists in commercializing their ideas by awarding grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories (see H.R. 2981), H3448 [6MY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 728), H7940 [12NO]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H6815 [24JY]
Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building, Miami, AZ: designate (see H.R. 4416), H2990 [7AP]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H5364 [12JN]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H6137 [11JY]
Taxation: extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H3242 [28AP]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3395), H1772 [11FE]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6816 [24JY]
——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 4), H2611 [24MR]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H2914 [3AP]
——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H3293 [29AP]
——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H3242 [28AP]
Terrorism: better secure U.S. international borders and prevent terrorists from entering the U.S. by allowing suspension of certain countries from the Visa Waiver Program and enhancing intelligence assessments (see H.R. 5470), H7528 [15SE]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H2148 [4MR]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H4017 [8MY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H1243 [16JA]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H1777 [14FE]
——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6816 [24JY]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7940 [12NO]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 730), H7675 [17SE]
Women: 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 H.R. 1975), H2148 [4MR]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2915 [3AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 4274), H2488 [18MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide seven person firing parties in the funeral honors details for World War II veterans (see H.R. 5760), H8169 [20NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and provide risk-based, performance-based cybersecurity standards for information technology requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H.R. 3847), H162 [10JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 5273), H7125 [30JY]
Fort Huachuca, AZ: anniversary of Electronic Proving Ground (see H. Res. 736), H7887 [18SE]
Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 4375), H2853 [2AP]
Mental health: maximize access of individuals with mental illness to community-based services and strengthen the impact of such services (see H.R. 4574), H3446 [6MY]
National Institute of Mental Health: provide funding to support suicide prevention and brain research, including the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative (see H.R. 4075), H1937 [25FE]
Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry, Douglas, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5552), H7882 [18SE]
Women: support equal pay, fair treatment in workplace, access to paid family and medical leave, retirement security, and fair access to business capital and Federal contracts (see H. Res. 507), H2256 [6MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 4274), H2488 [18MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide seven person firing parties in the funeral honors details for World War II veterans (H.R. 5760), H8170 [20NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and provide risk-based, performance-based cybersecurity standards for information technology requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3847), H163 [10JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (H.R. 5273), H7127 [30JY]
Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (H.R. 4375), H2854 [2AP]
Mental health: maximize access of individuals with mental illness to community-based services and strengthen the impact of such services (H.R. 4574), H3447 [6MY]
National Institute of Mental Health: provide funding to support suicide prevention and brain research, including the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative (H.R. 4075), H1937 [25FE]
Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry, Douglas, AZ: designate (H.R. 5552), H7888 [18SE]
Motions
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), H6333 [16JY], H6380 [17JY]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), H1679 [6FE]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1442 [28JA]
Access Tucson (organization): anniversary, E1498• [19SE]
Air Force: anniversary of 55th Electronic Combat Group, E1592• [14NO]
Arizona National Scenic Trail: anniversary, E147• [31JA]
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), conference report, H7084 [30JY]
——— 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), motion to instruct conferees, H6333 [16JY], H6380, H6381, H6382, H6383 [17JY]
Budget: allocation of funds, H2901 [3AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3065 [9AP]
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H3349 [30AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4788 [22MY]
——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft, H5485 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5485 [18JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and provide risk-based, performance-based cybersecurity standards for information technology requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3847), H138 [10JA]
——— improve discipline, accountability, and transparency in acquisition program management (H.R. 4228), H5146, H5147 [9JN]
Dept. of the Interior: Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H1679 [6FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty, H6380, H6381, H6382, H6383 [17JY]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, H6380, H6381, H6382, H6383 [17JY], H7084 [30JY]
——— Office of Inspector General funding, H3328 [30AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3328, H3349 [30AP]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: mental health outreach and suicide prevention programs funding, H7664 [17SE]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), motion to recommit, H1679 [6FE]
Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act: wildfire suppression on public lands and hazardous fuel reduction funding, H1679 [6FE]
Fort Huachuca, AZ: anniversary of Electronic Proving Ground, E551• [8AP]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings at Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event, H43 [8JA]
Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H2901 [3AP]
——— reform, H2901 [3AP], H3065 [9AP]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2679 [26MR]
Public lands: require a feasibility assessment including benefits, such as jobs and tourism dollars, when designating a new national monument, H2679 [26MR]
QuakeWrap Inc.: tribute, E1456• [19SE]
Rich, Debbie: American Advertising Federation Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award recipient, E128• [28JA]
Strain, Robert: Greater Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Veteran of the Year award recipient, E30• [9JA]
Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event, H43 [8JA]
——— anniversary of Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, E1348• [8SE]
——— anniversary of Tucson Metro Chamber Military Affairs Committee, E1327• [1AU]
——— anniversary of YMCA of Southern Arizona, E918• [9JN]
——— tribute to El Rio Community Health Center, E1453• [19SE]
Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.: anniversary of Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, H1700 [10FE], E187• [10FE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H1218 [16JA]
Votes: position on missed, H5665• [24JN], E67• [14JA], E337• [10MR], E1377• [10SE], E1792• [10DE]
Women: improve economic condition of women, H2659 [26MR]
——— support equal pay, fair treatment in workplace, access to paid family and medical leave, retirement security, and fair access to business capital and Federal contracts (H. Res. 507), H2659 [26MR]
Women’s History Month: observance, H2659 [26MR]
Tributes
Barreras, Martin R., E825• [22MY], E877• [29MY]
Jolivet, Anna, E254• [26FE]
Lacey, William K., E136• [29JA], E434• [25MR]
Molloy, Maggie, E1149• [14JY]
White, Richard, E1096• [30JN]
BARBOUR, HALEY
Remarks in House
Obama, President: characterization of post-election remarks, E1558 [13NO]
BARBOUR, LESLIE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1051 [23JN]
BARBOURSVILLE, WV
Remarks in House
Sports: tribute to Barboursville Intermediate Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1616 [18NO]
BARBOURVILLE, KY
Remarks in House
Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council (KCEOC) Community Action Partnership, Inc.: anniversary, E1706 [3DE]
Remarks in Senate
Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council (KCEOC) Community Action Partnership, Inc.: anniversary, S6188 [20NO]
BARBOURVILLE (KY) MOUNTAIN ADVOCATE
Articles and editorials
‘‘Hometown Hero’’ Loses Battle With Cancer, S4656 [21JY]
BARKER, BRANDON
Remarks in House
Huntingdon, TN: tribute to high school students recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for academic excellence, E801 [21MY]
BARKER, NICOLE
Letters
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act, H8894 [9DE]
BARKER, WILLIAM J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1790 [10DE]
BARLETTA, LOU (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: modify enhanced selective discharge authority to permit certain commissioned officers appointed from enlisted ranks to retire in the officer’s commissioned rank (see H.R. 5832), H9044 [10DE]
——— require mental health assessments before enlistment or commissioning as an officer (see H.R. 4305), H2695 [26MR]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 461), H1241 [16JA]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2362 [12MR]
Children and youth: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 4636), H5640 [23JN]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (see H.R. 4058), H3941 [7MY]
——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H3409 [1MY]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H5819 [26JN]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H2915 [3AP]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 5682), H7980 [13NO]
——— provide for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution relative to implementation of immigration laws (see H. Res. 757), H8273 [2DE]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H5725 [24JN]
Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 5267), H7894 [18SE]
——— provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H3409 [1MY]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7894 [18SE]
Dept. of Education: complete a data analysis on the impact of the proposed gainful employment rule prior to finalizing such rule (see H.R. 4897), H5641 [23JN]
——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H7434 [10SE]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H4064 [13MY]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 1732), H474 [15JA]
——— establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 611), H1772 [11FE]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H2148 [4MR]
——— reauthorize and modernize the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3854), H1481 [28JA]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H5640 [23JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H21 [7JA]
——— improve discipline, accountability, and transparency in acquisition program management (see H.R. 4228), H3365 [30AP]
Dept. of HUD: support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 666), H6136 [11JY] (see H. Res. 668), H6215 [14JY]
Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 5520), H7894 [18SE]
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 H.R. 644), H3448 [6MY]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H3058 [8AP]
——— recognize hair as an alternative specimen for preemployment and random controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle drivers (see H.R. 3403), H7389 [9SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H3241 [28AP]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H5640 [23JN]
——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 4814), H7434 [10SE]
——— provide for scientific framework relative to vector-borne diseases (see H.R. 4701), H4783 [21MY]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H6657 [22JY]
EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see H.R. 4854), H6353 [16JY]
——— disapprove rule relative to garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the U.S. without first obtaining a court order (see H.J. Res. 118), H7456 [11SE]
——— eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 1462), H7128 [30JY]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 4808), H5320 [11JN]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H3409 [1MY]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H3243 [28AP]
FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7893 [18SE]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H1720 [10FE]
FEMA: 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 (see H.R. 3370), H163 [10JA]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H5559 [19JN]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H7529 [15SE]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7940 [12NO]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 107), H7129 [30JY]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1773 [11FE]
Immigration: establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief (see H.R. 5759), H8226 [1DE]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H6977 [28JY]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6137 [11JY]
——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H7041 [29JY]
——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5768), H8226 [1DE]
Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H2488 [18MR]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6137 [11JY]
Joseph F. Weis, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA: designate (see H.R. 5146), H7129 [30JY]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H5024 [29MY]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1252 [23JA]
——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 4577), H6656 [22JY]
——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H7434 [10SE]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H6656 [22JY]
——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1428), H5186 [9JN]
——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 4437), H7389 [9SE]
——— repeal rebasing of payments for home health services and replace such rebasing with a home health value-based purchasing program (see H.R. 5110), H7434 [10SE]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H6108 [10JY]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H7434 [10SE]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H3448 [6MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H3941 [7MY]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 583), H4477 [19MY]
National Teacher Day: observance (see H. Res. 571), H3941 [7MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H1592 [4FE]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H5640 [23JN]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H6860 [25JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H7529 [15SE]
——— 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 H.R. 3811), H19 [7JA]
——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2835), H7434 [10SE]
——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H5640 [23JN]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]
Social Security: continue pre-Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act flexibility in providing State Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage (see H.R. 3931), H1430 [27JA]
Taxation: allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 3725), H2991 [7AP]
——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3747), H2149 [4MR]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 2807), H21 [7JA]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7893 [18SE]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 2945), H1687 [6FE]
——— 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 H.R. 4237), H6217 [14JY]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 956), H2962 [4AP]
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 H.R. 5078), H6353 [16JY]
William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4838), H5318 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 92), H2301 [11MR]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative (see H.R. 5532), H7882 [18SE]
Immigration: expand definition of an unauthorized alien to include aliens who have not been admitted to and are not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5761), H8169 [20NO]
——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 5409), H7295 [8SE]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5448), H7454 [11SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1514 [31JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative (H.R. 5532), H7888 [18SE]
Immigration: expand definition of an unauthorized alien to include aliens who have not been admitted to and are not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5761), H8171 [20NO]
——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 5409), H7296 [8SE]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5448), H7455 [11SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), H1515 [31JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H1483 [29JA]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7657• [17SE]
Bressi, Joe: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1820• [12DE]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), E575• [10AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (H. Con. Res. 103), H6844 [25JY]
——— authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 88), H2781, H2782 [1AP]
——— authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 92), H2779, H2780 [1AP]
Carlisle, PA: anniversary of Union Fire Co., E536• [7AP]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), conference report, H4489 [20MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4781• [21MY]
Dickinson College: tribute to men’s lacrosse team, E594• [28AP]
Harrisburg, PA: anniversary of Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, E617• [29AP]
——— anniversary of Penbrook Leo Club, E534• [7AP]
Harrisburg Area Community College: anniversary, E215• [14FE]
Immigration: establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief (H.R. 5759), H8644 [4DE]
——— expand definition of an unauthorized alien to include aliens who have not been admitted to and are not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5761), H8644 [4DE]
——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 5409), E1353• [8SE]
Iraq: protect religious freedom, help secure safe havens for those seeking amnesty, and expedite visa processing for minority groups and lift quota cap for Iraqi Christians to streamline acceptance of refugees (H. Res. 663), E1239• [25JY]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (H. Res. 657), E1238• [25JY]
Jallen, Stephanie: tribute for participation in Paralympic Winter Games, E431• [25MR]
Knoebel, Richard: International Assocation of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame inductee, E1823• [12DE]
Lehighton, PA: anniversary of the Lehighton Band, E1135• [10JY]
Linglestown, PA: anniversary of Linglestown Fire Co., E1337• [8SE]
Motor Transportation Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1829• [12DE]
National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish, H4781• [21MY]
O‘Donnell, Kevin: Greater Hazleton, PA, Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E712• [8MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3685), H65, H67, H68 [8JA]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), H2278 [11MR]
Pedriani, Maria: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E306• [5MR]
Pennsylvania: anniversary of Business Women’s Forum, E798• [21MY]
——— tribute to 11th Congressional District veterans, E709• [8MY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), H6251 [15JY]
Schiavo, Pasco L.: UNICO Hazleton, PA, Chapter Italian American of the Year award recipient, E1541• [12NO]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), E881• [30MY]
Smedley, H. Steven: West Hanover Township, PA, Fire Co., No. 1 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E303• [5MR]
Solano, Pat: Pittston (PA) Dispatch Joseph Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E432• [25MR]
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), H7657• [17SE]
Terdiman, Jayson: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E303• [5MR]
Votes: position on missed, E1577• [14NO]
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 (H.R. 5078), H7317 [9SE]
Tributes
Catani, Joe, E796• [21MY]
Cohen, Sandy and Marcia, E661• [1MY]
Cucolo, Anthony A., III, E965• [12JN]
Erickson, Rodney T., E1201• [22JY]
Ford, John, E1455• [19SE]
Herron, Martha, E1136• [10JY]
Johnson, Calvin L., Sr., E1539• [12NO]
Ladonis, Margaret M., E615• [29AP]
Palermo, Donna, E618• [29AP]
Rizzo, Helen A., E431• [25MR]
Sipple, Raymond, E1336• [8SE]
Skumanick, Kim, E133• [28JA]
Spector, Morton and Alyce, E664• [1MY]
Swisher, Jay (Buck), H1483 [29JA]
BARLOCK, ALEJANDRO J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1786 [10DE]
BARLOW, RICKI
Appointments
National Commission on Hunger, S964 [12FE]
BARMANN, MATTHEW
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16SE]
BARNES, JULIAN E.
Articles and editorials
Officials Predicted Detainees in Bowe Bergdahl Swap Would Rejoin Taliban (excerpt), H5316 [11JN]
BARNES, MAURICE E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5505 [19JN]
BARNES, SONIA
Remarks in House
Price, Representative David E.: tribute to staff, E327 [6MR]
BARNETT, CHRIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E848 [28MY]
BARNETT, MICKEY D.
Remarks in Senate
Postal Service: nomination to be Postal Service Governor, S5979 [13NO]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Postal Service Governor: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate), S5918 [12NO]
BARNETT, VICKI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1829 [12DE]
BARNWELL, SC
Remarks in House
Dept. of Energy: promote and support the Savannah River Site clean nuclear energy objectives, H1254 [27JA]
BARONE, ANGELO (ABE)
Remarks in House
French Legion of Honor: Medal of Chevalier recipient, E880 [30MY]
BARR, ANDY (a Representative from Kentucky)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H473 [15JA]
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H2486 [14MR]
Alcoholic beverages: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S. (see H. Res. 579), H4059 [9MY]
Armed Forces: 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 H.R. 690), H7241 [1AU]
——— 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 H.R. 3788), H1720 [10FE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H1777 [14FE]
Business and industry: enhance competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and exports through tax relief, regulatory relief, liability relief, and access to abundant and affordable energy supplies (see H.R. 5360), H7297 [8SE]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (see H.R. 3964), H1545 [3FE]
Children and youth: provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 4888), H6400 [17JY]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H7042 [29JY]
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 H. Res. 588), H4475 [19MY]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1551), H2001 [26FE]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H3242 [28AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit regulations establishing certain limits for the school lunch program (see H.R. 3663), H1720 [10FE]
——— publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance (see H.R. 4886), H7619 [16SE]
——— require official White House meals and White House and Dept. of Agriculture cafeteria meals to be in compliance with nutrition requirements for school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 3686), H136 [9JA]
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 H.R. 1563), H183 [13JA]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7894 [18SE]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H5399 [17JN]
Dept. of Energy: authorize appropriations for fossil energy research and development programs (see H.R. 4553), H3407 [1MY]
Dept. of Justice: provide State officials with access to criminal history information relative to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks (see H.R. 5320), H7996 [14NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see H.R. 5180), H7242 [1AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to reduce shortage of psychiatrists in Veterans Health Administration by offering competitive employment incentives to certain psychiatrists (see H.R. 4234), H5640 [23JN]
——— educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 3408), H3941 [7MY]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— enter into contracts with health care providers to improve health care access and care coordination for veterans (see H.R. 3858), H5024 [29MY]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H4476 [19MY]
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 H.R. 5059), H8072 [18NO]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H7892 [18SE]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H6815 [24JY]
EPA: consider and report on the benefits of any rule addressing carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions from any electric utility generating unit (see H.R. 5300), H7676 [17SE]
——— disapprove rule relative to garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the U.S. without first obtaining a court order (see H.J. Res. 118), H6106 [10JY]
——— nullify certain rules relative to carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing, new, or reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 4813), H5185 [9JN]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 4808), H5399 [17JN]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
——— provide guidance and clarification relative to issuance and renewal of coal mining permits for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 5077), H6297 [15JY]
——— set reasonable limits on stringency and timing of proposed regulations for new residential wood heaters, forced-air furnaces, and residential masonry heaters (see H.R. 4407), H8072 [18NO]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H2915 [3AP]
FDA: ensure that certain facilities continue to be treated as alcohol-related facilities, notwithstanding the distribution of spent grains resulting from the production of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4430), H5249 [10JN]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 4432), H5725 [24JN]
——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see H.R. 4250), H2746 [27MR]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H136 [9JA]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
——— promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H7939 [12NO]
——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 1423), H1246 [17JA]
Federal firefighters: provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see H.R. 1141), H3940 [7MY]
Financial institutions: allow mutual capital certificates to satisfy capital requirements for mutual depositories and establish mutual national banks (see H.R. 4252), H5877 [8JY]
——— amend certain banking statutes to ensure legitimate businesses have nondiscriminatory access to financial services and products (see H.R. 4986), H6816 [24JY]
——— clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5065 [30MY]
——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H3448 [6MY]
——— specify that privilege is maintained when information is shared by certain nondepository covered persons with Federal and State financial regulators (see H.R. 5062), H6105 [10JY]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H2258 [6MR]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H73 [8JA]
——— provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2247), H2914 [3AP]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H2915 [3AP]
Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5365 [12JN]
FRS: establish requirements for policy rules and blackout periods of the Federal Open Market Committee and for certain activities of the Board of Governors (see H.R. 5018), H6217 [14JY]
——— nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7295 [8SE]
George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 78), H2991 [7AP]
Government regulations: ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators (see H.R. 4626), H5820 [26JN]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H2962 [4AP]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H2962 [4AP]
Health care professionals: extend authorization for certain health care workforce loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1827), H7241 [1AU]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see H.R. 4098), H2000 [26FE]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1593 [4FE]
——— mandate all Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioner to complete annual ethics training conducted by the Committee on Ethics (House) (see H.R. 5095), H6816 [24JY]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6137 [11JY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 3485), H1515 [31JA]
Medicare: provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H7242 [1AU]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H5725 [24JN]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H2915 [3AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2199 [5MR]
Members of Congress: prohibit use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4632), H6137 [11JY]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H2962 [4AP]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4785 [21MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1430 [27JA]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 697), H7126 [30JY]
Oaths: require congressional approval prior to changes in oaths for military enlistment, civil service or uniformed services appointments, and appointment as a cadet or midshipman at military service academy (see H.R. 3416), H1252 [23JA]
Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid and designate as a terrorist organization pending dissolution of unity Government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 622), H5363 [12JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H4910 [28MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1514 [31JA]
——— repeal (see H.R. 3121), H2962 [4AP]
Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 68), H6860 [25JY]
Regulatory Improvement Commission: establish (see H.R. 4646), H4058 [9MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7242 [1AU]
SEC: enhance ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital markets and reduce regulatory burdens (see H.R. 5405), H7295 [8SE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H1593 [4FE]
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 H.R. 1620), H6656 [22JY]
——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3747), H5598 [20JN]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H2199 [5MR]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H8171 [20NO]
——— reduce the rate of tax on certain distilled spirits (see H.R. 4083), H8072 [18NO]
Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 4851), H6353 [16JY]
Ukraine: condemn separatists occupying Donetsk and surrounding territory as terrorists for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and condemn Russia for supplying the arms (see H. Res. 679), H7297 [8SE]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7242 [1AU]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6400 [17JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: replace process for establishing the debt ceiling with a formula based on the ratio of debt to gross domestic product and reduce pay of Members of Congress for failing to meet fiscal sustainability targets (see H.R. 4021), H1718 [10FE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements and improve definitions of points and fees for mortgage transactions (see H.R. 5461), H7528 [15SE]
——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund (see H.R. 4167), H2255 [6MR]
Health: develop and disseminate clinical practice guidelines and establish right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving Federal payors (see H.R. 4106), H2064 [27FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Budget: replace process for establishing the debt ceiling with a formula based on the ratio of debt to gross domestic product and reduce pay of Members of Congress for failing to meet fiscal sustainability targets (H.R. 4021), H1719 [10FE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements and improve definitions of points and fees for mortgage transactions (H.R. 5461), H7529 [15SE]
——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund (H.R. 4167), H2257 [6MR]
Health: develop and disseminate clinical practice guidelines and establish right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving Federal payors (H.R. 4106), H2065 [27FE]
Documents
Declaration of Independence, H5810 [26JN]
Remarks
Alcoholic beverages: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S., H3953 [8MY]
Bluegrass Community and Technical College: anniversary, E1260• [29JY]
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 (H. Res. 588), H5841• [8JY]
Constitution Day: observance, E1430• [17SE]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, H7512 [15SE]
Dept. of Defense: improve treatment of Armed Forces members and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (H.R. 3775), E1122• [9JY]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (H.R. 298), H3214 [28AP]
Eastern Kentucky University: tribute to men’s basketball team, E474• [1AP]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1550 [4FE]
EPA: economic impact of certain energy-related regulations, H1651 [5FE]
Federal agencies and departments: require regulations with negative impact on jobs and wages be subject to heightened review and additional transparency requirements as well as statement from agency head acknowledging such impact, H1991 [26FE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements, H7511 [15SE]
——— clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements and improve definitions of points and fees for mortgage transactions (H.R. 5461), H7511, H7513 [15SE]
——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund, H7511 [15SE]
——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund (H.R. 4167), H3258, H3260 [29AP]
——— specify that privilege is maintained when information is shared by certain nondepository covered persons with Federal and State financial regulators (H.R. 5062), H6999 [29JY]
Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 3193), H2034 [27FE]
Fleming County, KY: anniversary of Hinton Mills (business) Seed Days Customer Appreciation Event, E284• [28FE]
Immigration: prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7230 [1AU]
Kentucky: tribute to equine industry, H3296 [30AP]
Lexington, KY: tribute to Living Arts and Science Center, E1002• [17JN]
Lighthouse Ministries LLC: anniversary, E736• [9MY]
Menifee County, KY: recognize anniversary of tornado and honor victims, E278• [28FE]
Obama, President: use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H8148 [20NO]
OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H1976, H1991 [26FE]
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), H2277 [11MR]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3685), H67 [8JA]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), H2280 [11MR]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H4917 [29MY]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2789, H2790, H2793 [1AP]
Right to Life of Central Kentucky (organization): tribute, E283• [28FE]
Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, H7512 [15SE]
Taxation: allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (H.R. 2212), H3296 [30AP]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (H.R. 647), H8655 [4DE]
——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (H.R. 998), H3296 [30AP]
Tuggle, Chasity: Caring for Military Families—Elizabeth Dole Foundation Kentucky Fellow designee, E550• [8AP]
University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2651 [26MR]
Votes: position on missed, H2024• [27FE], E548• [8AP]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: establish application process for interested parties to apply for a county to be designated as a rural area (H.R. 2672), H3421 [6MY]
Tributes
Adams, Noble W., E900• [2JN]
Ballew, Alice J., E1146• [11JY]
Bingcang, Ben P., E1363• [9SE]
Bowling, Troy, E186• [10FE]
Cassidy, Roscoe R., E1515• [12NO]
Cecil, James T., E1683• [2DE]
Coffey, Rodney L., E1322• [1AU]
Esker, Paul and Emma, E1286• [31JY]
Gable, Robert, E526• [4AP]
Grice, Christopher A., E1082• [26JN]
Hukle, Vernon H., Jr., E1510• [12NO]
Lyon, David I., E24• [8JA]
Martin, Albert, E1121• [9JY]
McCall, Michael B., E71• [15JA], E1747• [8DE]
Rogers, Warren P., E1365• [9SE]
Russell, James C., H7621 [17SE]
Schweri, Bill, E1463• [19SE]
Trimble, James D., E1498• [19SE]
Tufts, Karen S., E1122• [9JY]
BARRASSO, JOHN (a Senator from Wyoming)
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5152 [30JY], S5250, S5261 [31JY]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S891 [11FE]
Bureau of Reclamation: require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (S. 1800), S6924, S6928 [16DE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2672 [5MY], S2725, S2729, S2737 [6MY], S2879 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S5823 [18SE]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S450, S454 [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), S3035, S3036 [14MY], S3102, S3110 [15MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1967, S1968, S1979 [1AP]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S5068 [29JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4226, S4230, S4231 [7JY], S4346, S4351, S4352 [9JY], S4405, S4406, S4422, S4425 [10JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4794, S4803, S4804 [23JY], S4905, S4913, S4923, S4960, S4961, S4962 [24JY]
Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1695 [24MR], S1735 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S71 [7JA]
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, H1473 [28JA]
Committee to escort Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko into the House Chamber, H7680 [18SE]
Articles and editorials
Denver Physician—Red Tape Isn’t Health Care Reform, Cyndi Tucker, Denver (CO) Post (excerpt), S4731 [23JY]
E-B-F Reduces Hours for Para-Educators, Lori Faybik, Ottumwa (IA) Courier (excerpt), S2852 [8MY]
Muddying the Waters, Dennis Sun, Wyoming Livestock Roundup (publication), S5303 [31JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S1417 [10MR]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S2470 [29AP]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
BLM: permanently reauthorize Permit Processing Improvement Fund and provide flexibility to designate new pilot offices and revise fee structures relative to oil and gas permitting (see S. 2440), S3474 [5JN]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S6205 [20NO]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see S. 2495), S3863 [19JN]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 471), S3604 [11JN]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation (see S. 2371), S3237 [21MY]
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]
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), S1584 [12MR]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to European allies and Japan (see S. 2592), S4404 [10JY]
——— modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters (see S. 1739), S5434 [9SE]
Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see S. 2278), S2614 [1MY]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 1445), S3898 [23JN]
Dept. of the Interior: allow offshore South Atlantic energy production, provide revenue sharing from such leases, establish veterans workforce training, and create partnerships with institutes of higher education (see S. 2202), S4763 [23JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S3368 [3JN]
——— 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]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see S. 2394), S3294 [22MY]
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]
——— clarify and confirm authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see S. 2156), S4558 [16JY]
——— disapprove rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new powerplants (see S.J. Res. 30), S439 [16JA]
——— extend timeline to review and revise ambient air quality standards and delay decision on proposal to revise ozone standards (see S. 2514), S3938 [24JN]
——— 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), S3425 [4JN]
FAA: use enplanement numbers that preceded enactment of certain pilot regulations to calculate Airport Improvement Program apportionments (see S. 2848), S5698 [17SE]
Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (see S.J. Res. 34), S1653 [13MR]
Financial institutions: clarify that prohibitions on investments in certain funds shall not be construed to require divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities (see S. 1907), S223 [9JA]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 423), S2406 [11AP]
Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (see S. 2212), S2196 [7AP]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 17), S1776 [26MR]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 1756), S5785 [18SE]
Forests: expedite review process for wildfire prevention projects (see S. 2768), S5218 [31JY]
FRS: reaffirm importance of community banking and community banking regulatory experience on the Board of Governors and ensure at least one member with such experience (see S. 2252), S2615 [1MY]
——— replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission (see S. 2213), S2196 [7AP]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 377), S1416 [10MR]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (see S. 2743), S5217 [31JY]
——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S. (see S. 2611), S4621 [17JY]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: require a report on compliance information sharing (see S. 1924), S655 [30JA]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S133 [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), S5220 [31JY]
——— 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), 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]
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), S4455 [14JY]
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), S1818 [27MR]
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]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 2037), S1001 [24FE]
Motor vehicles: limit retrieval of data from vehicle event data recorders (see S. 1925), S656 [30JA]
National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish (see S. 2295), S2797 [7MY]
National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 488), S4154 [26JN]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 457), S3294 [22MY]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]
Native Americans: require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings (see S. 2160), S1775 [26MR]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S3508 [9JN]
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]
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]
——— establish a certification process for opting out of the individual health insurance mandate (see S. 2733), S5217 [31JY]
——— exempt certain small businesses from employer health insurance mandate and modify definition of full-time employee relative to mandate (see S. 2205), S2161 [3AP]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see S. 2106), S1519 [11MR]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S655 [30JA]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 368), S1234 [27FE]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see S. 2322), S2911 [12MY]
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]
SEC: provide for a notice-filing registration procedure for brokers participating in the transfer of ownership of smaller companies and provide appropriate regulation of such transfers (see S. 1923), S655 [30JA]
Senate: require legislation to be confined to a single issue (see S. Res. 351), S821 [6FE]
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]
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), S1233 [27FE]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S4337 [9JY]
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]
Wildfires: provide additional wildfire suppression activities and for the conduct of certain forest treatment projects (see S. 2593), S4404 [10JY]
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
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize development of non-Federal hydropower and issuance of leases of power privileges at certain projects (see S. 2010), S852 [10FE]
China: recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners (see S. Res. 451), S3075 [15MY]
Dept. of the Interior: coordinate Federal and State permitting processes relative to construction of new surface water storage projects on Federal lands and designate Bureau of Reclamation as lead agency (see S. 2427), S3424 [4JN]
EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see S. 2613), S4557 [16JY]
Forest Service: provide for management of certain inventoried roadless areas (see S. 1967), S528 [28JA]
GSA: convey the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Building, Jackson, WY, to Teton County, WY (see S. 1934), S372 [15JA]
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (see S. 2132), S1652 [13MR]
National forests: restore the economic and ecological health of National Forest System land and rural communities (see S. 1966), S528 [28JA]
National parks and recreation areas: provide for use of hand-propelled vessels in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge (see S. 2018), S947 [12FE]
Natural gas: authorize approval of pipelines and establish deadlines and expedite permits for certain gathering lines on Federal land and Indian land (see S. 2112), S1584 [12MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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), S223 [9JA]
——— require States with failed health care exchanges to reimburse the Federal Government for amounts provided for establishment and operation of such exchanges (see S. 2339), S3029 [14MY]
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]
Letters
Nomination of Vivek H. Murthy to be Surgeon General and Public Health Service Medical Director: Richard Carmona, S6824 [15DE]
Motions
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2768 [7MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S2080 [2AP]
Remarks
Bay, Norman C.: nomination to FERC, S4445 [14JY]
——— suitability to be FERC commissioner relative to allegations of denial of due process while serving as FERC enforcement director, S4445 [14JY]
Budget: allocation of funds, S1298 [5MR]
Burwell, Sylvia Mathews: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S3402 [4JN]
China: recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre, condemn continued persecution of political dissent and religious minorities, and release political prisoners (S. Res. 451), S3430 [4JN]
Climate: global warming, S1496 [11MR]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S1497 [11MR], S2079, S2080 [2AP], S3789 [18JN], S5729 [18SE]
——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 582), S2451 [29AP]
——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), S3918, S3919 [24JN], S6049 [18NO]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2767 [7MY]
Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities: ratify, S5098 [30JY]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), conference report, S3221 [21MY]
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, S2767 [7MY]
——— 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 (S. 192), S1297 [5MR]
——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to European allies and Japan (S. 2592), S4415, S4416, S4417 [10JY]
——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries, S1635 [13MR], S1715 [25MR]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S5484 [10SE]
——— promote economic growth and job creation and strengthen energy security of U.S. allies, S2079, S2080 [2AP]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), motion to proceed, S5483 [10SE]
EPA: authority to make local land and water use decisions, S5302 [31JY]
——— impact of regulation revising ozone standards, S6250 [2DE]
——— prohibit any regulations promulgated pursuant to a Presidential memorandum relative to power sector carbon pollution standards from taking effect (S. 1324), S3326 [2JN]
——— proposed rule to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S3325 [2JN]
Georgetown University: anniversary, S323 [14JA]
Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act: amend (S. 2132), S1657 [13MR]
Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, S1033 [25FE], S1136 [26FE]
Moore, Frank: Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame inductee, S5302 [31JY]
Murthy, Vivek H.: nomination to be Surgeon General and Public Health Service Medical Director, S6823, S6824 [15DE]
National Export Initiative: increase trade promotion authority and U.S. exports, S1297 [5MR]
Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S747 [4FE]
——— evaluation of administration, S509 [28JA]
——— State of the Union Message, S746 [4FE]
Parliamentary inquiry, S2768 [7MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate, S874 [11FE]
——— ensure that personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is secured with proper privacy and data security safeguards, S801 [6FE]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S2076, S2079, S2080 [2AP]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S51 [7JA], S562 [29JA], S801 [6FE], S873, S875 [11FE], S1034 [25FE], S1136 [26FE], S1351 [6MR], S1599–S1601 [13MR], S1744, S1757 [26MR], S2049–S2051, S2076 [2AP], S2295 [9AP], S2341 [10AP], S2755 [7MY], S2852 [8MY], S2928 [13MY], S3009 [14MY], S3282 [22MY], S3392–S3394, S3402 [4JN], S3439 [5JN], S3557 [11JN], S3853–S3855 [19JN], S3995–S3997 [25JN], S4246, S4253 [8JY], S4468–S4470 [15JY], S4530 [16JY], S4731 [23JY], S5098 [30JY], S5177, S5178 [31JY], S5387 [9SE], S5605 [16SE], S6123 [19NO], S6185 [20NO], S6494 [10DE]
——— impact on job creation and hiring, S746 [4FE], S802 [6FE], S2530 [30AP], S2852 [8MY], S3996 [25JN], S5605 [16SE]
——— implementation, S1744 [26MR], S3169 [20MY]
——— 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 (S. 1902), S303 [14JA]
——— repeal, S562 [29JA]
——— require States with failed health care exchanges to reimburse the Federal Government for amounts provided for establishment and operation of such exchanges (S. 2339), S3031 [14MY]
Power resources: national energy policy, S1496 [11MR]
Russia: prevent further aggression toward Ukraine and other European and Eurasian states by strengthening NATO, imposing sanctions, and hardening non-NATO allies (S. 2277), S2530 [30AP]
Scott, Joe: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Awards Recognition and Breakfast honoree, S5427 [9SE]
Senate: legislative process, S3789 [18JN], S4295 [9JY]
Senate and Congressional Western Caucuses: release of report on impact on Government regulations on State environmental stewardship, S2697 [6MY]
Senate Rules: prohibit ‘‘filling the amendment tree’’ by preventing a Senator from filing a second degree amendment to his or her first degree amendment, S3789 [18JN]
——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S3789 [18JN]
Simpson, Alan and Ann: tribute to wedding anniversary, S3857 [19JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), motion to proceed, S4294 [9JY]
Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, S3996 [25JN]
Ukraine: provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1635 [13MR]
——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), unanimous-consent request, S1635 [13MR]
——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1635 [13MR], S1715 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, S2076, S2079, S2080 [2AP]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S51 [7JA]
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, S4294 [9JY]
——— 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), S3954 [25JN]
Tributes
Barron, Joan, S1645 [13MR]
Behrens, Jerry, S3230 [21MY]
Bisiar, Jessica, S4759• [23JY]
Boyd, Adam, S2788• [7MY]
Choma, Maridi, S4759• [23JY]
Cox, John, S6142 [19NO]
Crosby, Martha, S2788• [7MY]
Crouse, Dylan, S4759• [23JY]
Danielson, Caroline, S4759• [23JY]
Frankland, Amber, S4759• [23JY]
Fry, Cameron, S4759• [23JY]
Grapes, LeeAnn, S4759• [23JY]
Harris, Chandler, S4760• [23JY]
Hoeven, Senator, S5729 [18SE]
Jorgensen, John, S5619 [16SE]
Kane, JR, S4760• [23JY]
Kath, Emily, S6298• [3DE]
Kempema, Kathryn, S4760• [23JY]
Loomis, Marion, S2374• [10AP]
Maxfield, Max, S6383 [8DE]
McAdams, Andrew, S434 [16JA]
Murphy, Maegan, S6299• [3DE]
Oaks, Patterson, S2788• [7MY]
Pearl, Eliot N., S6298 [3DE]
Robinson, Leonard, S1043 [25FE]
Rodekuhr, Chelsea, S6299• [3DE]
Rogers, Grant, S6299• [3DE]
Schmidt, Mickala, S2789• [7MY]
Sims, Erin, S4760• [23JY]
Smithson, Emily, S2789• [7MY]
Spenny, Matthew, S2789• [7MY]
Suttle, Harrison, S4760• [23JY]
Worthington, Ian, S6299• [3DE]
Zent, Camille, S4760• [23JY]
Zepeda, Diego, S4760• [23JY]
BARRE, VT
Articles and editorials
Soldier Finds Lifeline in Letter Exchange With Vermont Author, S1576 [12MR]
BARRE-MONTPELIER (VT) TIMES ARGUS
Articles and editorials
General Welcomed Back to Capital, S2404 [11AP]
Montpelier Boy Realizes Miss Holbrook Was Right, S5121 [30JY]
BARRERAS, MARTIN R.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E825 [22MY], E877 [29MY], E910 [5JN]
BARRERO, NATALIE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6690 [11DE]
BARRESI, GINA
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E403 [18MR]
BARRON, DAVID J.
Articles and editorials
David Barron Should Be Confirmed to U.S. Court of Appeals, S2992 [14MY]
Why Civil Libertarians and Drone Critics Should Support David Barron, S2992 [14MY]
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S3064 [15MY], S3211 [21MY]
Memorandums
Dept. of Justice Office of Legal Counsel Opinions on Interrogation Methods of Detainees, S3262 [22MY]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S2834, S2836 [8MY], S2990 [14MY], S3154–S3157 [20MY], S3198–S3202, S3204, S3205, S3211 [21MY], S3246, S3259, S3262, S3266, S3272 [22MY]
——— nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S3201 [21MY]
——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to legal arguments justifying the targeted killing of U.S. citizens by drone strikes, S2835 [8MY], S2990 [14MY], S3154–S3157 [20MY], S3198–S3202, S3204, S3205, S3211 [21MY], S3246, S3259 [22MY]
——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to personal activism in rulings, S3246 [22MY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S438 [16JA]
BARRON, JESSICA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4701 [22JY]
BARRON, JOAN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1645 [13MR]
BARROW, JOHN (a Representative from Georgia)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5547 [19JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2258 [6MR]
Business and industry: affirm private equity plays an important role in growing and strengthening U.S. businesses and that it has fostered significant investment in the U.S. economy (see H. Res. 702), H7184 [31JY]
Children and youth: prohibit funding of any research or treatment in which wards of the State are subjected to greater than minimal risk to their health with no minimal prospect of direct benefit (see H.R. 4989), H6816 [24JY]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2434 [13MR]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2748 [28MR]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H5399 [17JN]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1844), H6656 [22JY]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see H.R. 1732), H1481 [28JA]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 4119), H2097 [28FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2066 [27FE]
Diseases: provide for scientific framework relative to vector-borne diseases (see H.R. 4701), H5495 [18JN]
Endangered species: protect and conserve species and the lawful possession of certain ivory in the U.S. (see H.R. 5052), H6977 [28JY]
EPA: provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H1252 [23JA]
FDA: approve certain drugs and biological products for use in a limited population of patients to address increases in bacterial and fungal resistance to drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3742), H2611 [24MR]
——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see H.R. 4250), H3293 [29AP]
FEMA: 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 (see H.R. 3370), H1719 [10FE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5820 [26JN]
——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H7939 [12NO]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H6746 [23JY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H5819 [26JN]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7894 [18SE]
Health: provide for coverage of medically necessary food under Federal health programs (see H.R. 3665), H2803 [1AP]
House of Representatives: mandate all Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioner to complete annual ethics training conducted by the Committee on Ethics (House) (see H.R. 5095), H6657 [22JY]
House Rules: prohibit Committee on Ethics (House) waiver of requirement to include travel reimbursement information in financial disclosure reports of Members, officers, and employees of the House (see H. Res. 659), H5876 [8JY]
Immigration: reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 477), H7676 [17SE]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6037 [9JY]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3058 [8AP]
Medicare: add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements (see H.R. 3426), H7041 [29JY]
——— delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H73 [8JA]
——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H6135 [11JY]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2303 [11MR]
Members of Congress: prohibit use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4632), H4058 [9MY]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H6297 [15JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5365 [12JN]
Motor vehicles: establish a regulatory structure to facilitate production of custom cars and specialty vehicles by small volume vehicle manufacturers (see H.R. 4013), H1686 [6FE]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2748 [28MR]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4435 [15MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H5187 [9JN]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H5768 [25JN]
Ocmulgee National Monument: revise boundary and redesignate as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (see H.R. 4991), H6297 [15JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify treatment of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees (see H.R. 4414), H2990 [7AP]
——— delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H4476 [19MY]
——— eliminate benefits under the Federal employees health benefit program for Members of Congress and require Members to purchase insurance through their States’ exchange (see H.R. 5177), H6745 [23JY]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H1772 [11FE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2854 [2AP]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H3409 [1MY]
Privacy: provide privacy protections that enable certain individuals to remove their profiles from the healthcare.gov website (see H.R. 5610), H7885 [18SE]
Regulatory Improvement Commission: establish (see H.R. 4646), H4058 [9MY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7297 [8SE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1795), H6297 [15JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H1432 [27JA]
SSA: provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 5362), H7183 [31JY]
——— require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 3997), H5073 [5JN]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H2645 [25MR]
Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H7128 [30JY]
——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 1129), H1481 [28JA]
——— provide for a refundable adoption tax credit (see H.R. 2144), H3941 [7MY]
——— provide for continued eligibility for the health care tax credit for Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. pension recipients eligible for the credit (see H.R. 2783), H2066 [27FE]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H7297 [8SE]
Veterans: increase rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4741), H5320 [11JN]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: exempt nonprofit low-income housing providers from certain mortgage, servicing, and appraisal requirements (see H.R. 3529), H1246 [17JA]
Women: support equal pay, fair treatment in workplace, access to paid family and medical leave, retirement security, and fair access to business capital and Federal contracts (see H. Res. 507), H2256 [6MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H3058 [8AP]
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 H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Defense: delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs (see H.R. 4928), H5597 [20JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: call for appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate mismanagement and misconduct (see H. Res. 633), H5597 [20JN]
Employment: establish a national strategy for identifying job training needs to increase opportunities for technical school training and promote hiring (see H.R. 4591), H3939 [7MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of appropriated funds to provide technical assistance to nongovernmental entities for production of motion pictures, television shows, and other audiovisual programs (see H.R. 4072), H1880 [21FE]
Government: require a reduction in the number of limousines in the Federal fleet (see H.R. 4331), H2744 [27MR]
House of Representatives: reduce period of availability of allowances for former Speakers of the House (see H.R. 3904), H1240 [16JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Defense: delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs (H.R. 4928), H5598 [20JN]
Employment: establish a national strategy for identifying job training needs to increase opportunities for technical school training and promote hiring (H.R. 4591), H3940 [7MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of appropriated funds to provide technical assistance to nongovernmental entities for production of motion pictures, television shows, and other audiovisual programs (H.R. 4072), H1880 [21FE]
Government: require a reduction in the number of limousines in the Federal fleet (H.R. 4331), H2745 [27MR]
House of Representatives: reduce period of availability of allowances for former Speakers of the House (H.R. 3904), H1242 [16JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2917 [4AP], H5321 [12JN]
Remarks
Budget: allocation of funds, H2901 [3AP]
Corps of Engineers: Savannah Harbor Expansion Project funding, H2158 [5MR]
Dept. of Defense: delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs, H5547 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5547 [19JN]
Dept. of Energy: loan guarantee to Plant Vogtle (nuclear powerplant) in Burke County, GA, H2245 [6MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: call for appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate mismanagement and misconduct (H. Res. 633), H5562 [20JN]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (H.R. 4810), H5199 [10JN]
Georgia: tribute to students participating in the Barrow’s Bookworms Challenge, H2918 [4AP]
Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities, H1973 [26FE]
Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H2700 [27MR], H2901 [3AP]
——— reform, H2901 [3AP]
National Men’s Health Week: observance, H5322 [12JN]
Obama, President: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H3276 [29AP]
——— condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), H7330 [9SE]
OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H1973 [26FE]
OSHA: exempt regulation to prevent combustible dust explosions and fires from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1973 [26FE]
Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs: call for resignation relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefit claims backlog, H4815 [22MY]
Staff: tribute, H8076 [19NO]
Tributes
Davis, Sam, H3415 [6MY]
Fulford, Kristin, H3126 [9AP]
Martin, Rebecca, H5056 [30MY]
McCord, Bekah, H2918 [4AP]
BARRY, MARION S., JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1679 [1DE], E1694 [2DE], E1721, E1724 [3DE]
BARRY, ROB
Articles and editorials
Hundreds of Police Killings Are Uncounted in Federal Stats—FBI Data Differs From Local Counts on Justifiable Homicides, S6342 [4DE]
BARSANTI, ALETHA HOWELL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1347 [8SE]
BARTELS, McKINNLEY
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E385 [14MR]
BARTIN, FREDRICK (RICK)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1403 [15SE]
BARTO, EMALEE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6395 [8DE]
BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6066 [10JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 2377), H5024 [29MY]
Business and industry: affirm private equity plays an important role in growing and strengthening U.S. businesses and that it has fostered significant investment in the U.S. economy (see H. Res. 702), H7184 [31JY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H7979 [13NO]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4783 [21MY]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2255 [6MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit use of Federal funds for position of Public Advocate, or position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 3732), H136 [9JA]
Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 4069), H4434 [15MY]
——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H6352 [16JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system (see H.R. 4720), H6036 [9JY]
Diseases: ban new visas to citizens from ebola-affected countries and ban travel to the U.S. for any person who is not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident who traveled through an ebola-affected country (see H.R. 5688), H7996 [14NO]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H6137 [11JY]
Doris Miller Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Waco, TX: designate (see H.R. 4199), H2486 [14MR]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see H.R. 4012), H2746 [27MR]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (see H.R. 4795), H5064 [30MY]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (see H.R. 2591), H7529 [15SE]
FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H2002 [26FE]
FDA: approve certain drugs and biological products for use in a limited population of patients to address increases in bacterial and fungal resistance to drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3742), H6400 [17JY]
Federal employees: impose penalties for unathorized disclosure of personal financial information (see H.R. 3764), H184 [13JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal health information (see H.R. 3763), H184 [13JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal tax information (see H.R. 3762), H184 [13JA]
Foreign aid: require the President to establish guidelines for, and increase transparency of, foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 2638), H1545 [3FE]
Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5365 [12JN]
George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 78), H2991 [7AP]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H136 [9JA]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H6977 [28JY]
——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H7190 [31JY]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1545 [3FE]
——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 4531), H3941 [7MY]
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): declare a state of war exists with the U.S. and the President is authorized to use necessary and appropriate force (see H.J. Res. 127), H7887 [18SE]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H6656 [22JY]
Law enforcement: limit domestic use of drones in investigating regulatory and criminal offenses (see H.R. 637), H1659 [5FE]
Medicare: provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 4437), H4061 [9MY]
——— reduce administrative burdens and narrow filing periods for hospitals and providers while ensuring payment accuracy (see H.R. 2329), H7996 [14NO]
Medicare/Medicaid: implement a demonstration project to examine costs and benefits of providing payments for health care services provided by purpose-built, continuing care retirement communities to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2376), H6656 [22JY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2435 [13MR]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system (see H.R. 4342), H2744 [27MR]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H1592 [4FE]
Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid and designate as a terrorist organization pending dissolution of unity Government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 622), H5363 [12JN]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2854 [2AP]
Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see H.R. 4400), H2961 [4AP]
Public debt: require Dept. of the Treasury reports to Congress on status of the debt, deficit reduction proposals, and impact of debt ceiling increase prior to potential debt ceiling increases (see H.R. 3579), H1720 [10FE]
Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr., Memorial Post Office, Baytown, TX: designate (see H.R. 4651), H5824 [30JN]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2362 [12MR]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H5023 [29MY]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H7041 [29JY]
——— exclude from gross income the reimbursement costs of using passenger automobiles for charitable organizations (see H.R. 1212), H3364 [30AP]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H4061 [9MY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H5249 [10JN]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H2915 [3AP]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6400 [17JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2486 [14MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H8931 [9DE]
Social Security: provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 4930), H5597 [20JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 5814), H8931 [9DE]
Social Security: provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (H.R. 4930), H5598 [20JN]
Letters
Conduct pilot program to license, construct, and operate one or more government or privately owned consolidated nuclear and radioactive waste storage facilities: Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, H6067 [10JY]
Remarks
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 5682), consideration (H. Res. 748), H7957 [13NO]
——— results of congressional baseball game, H5799 [26JN]
Dept. of Energy: conduct pilot program to license, construct, and operate one or more government or privately owned consolidated nuclear and radioactive waste storage facilities, H6066, H6067, H6068 [10JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6066, H6067, H6068 [10JY]
FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information (H.R. 3670), H7347, H7348 [9SE]
Grand Prairie, TX: tribute to Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce Asian Business Division, E785• [20MY]
Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7209 [1AU]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7209 [1AU]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), consideration (H. Res. 478), H1750 [11FE]
Public debt: ceiling, H1701 [10FE]
——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling, H1750 [11FE]
Taxation: grandfather existing local collection fees under a permanent moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce, H6231 [15JY]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (H.R. 3086), H6231 [15JY]
Tables
Federal Government spending outlays, H1751 [11FE]
Tributes
Dingell, Representative, H8913 [9DE]
Hall, Representative, H8904, H8905, H8907, H8910 [9DE]
Hance, Kent, H3128 [9AP]
Maddox, Helen, H6737 [23JY], E1199• [22JY]
Thompson, Thomas, E1686• [2DE]
BARTON, TREVOR
Prayers
Senate, S2831 [8MY]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2832 [8MY]
BARTON-COLLINGS, NELDA
Articles and editorials
Nelda Barton-Collings, Leader in Business and Republican Politics, Dies in Corbin at 85, S3806 [18JN]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3806 [18JN]
BASELINE REFORM ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 1871): consideration (H. Res. 539), H2925 [4AP]
Bills and resolutions
Enact (H.R. 1871): consideration (see H. Res. 539), H2913 [3AP]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 1871), H3019 [8AP]
Remarks in House
Budget: prohibit cuts in budget baseline for education, health, and safety protections, H3020 [8AP]
Enact (H.R. 1871), H2945 [4AP], H3014–H3021 [8AP], E557 [9AP]
——— consideration (H. Res. 539), H2919–H2927 [4AP]
——— motion to recommit, H3020 [8AP]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 1871, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 539) (H. Rept. 113–400), H2913 [3AP]
Texts of
H. Res. 539, consideration of H.R. 1871, provisions, H2919 [4AP]
H.R. 1871, provisions, H3015 [8AP]
BASF CORP.
Letters
Sunscreen Innovation Act, H6931 [28JY]
BASHANT, CYNTHIA A.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2434 [29AP]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2432 [29AP], S2554, S2556 [30AP]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S439 [16JA]
BASS, JOHN R.
Remarks in Senate
Turkey: nomination to be Ambassador, S5661 [17SE]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5048 [29JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
BASS, KAREN (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5188 [9JN], H5230 [10JN]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), H4032 [9MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
African Americans: recognize difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2611 [24MR]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1084), H2065 [27FE]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: establish a Work for Warriors Program for National Guard and Reserves members to provide for direct employment (see H.R. 4363), H4911 [28MY]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see H.R. 3793), H4476 [19MY]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 481), H1771 [11FE]
Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 509), H2855 [2AP]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]
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 H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]
——— improve response to missing children and victims of child sex trafficking through updating law enforcement records and improving coordination with child welfare systems (see H.R. 3905), H1780 [18FE]
——— improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (see H.R. 5111), H6657 [22JY]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (see H.R. 4058), H1776 [14FE]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (see H.R. 4980), H6297 [15JY]
——— prohibit funding of any research or treatment in which wards of the State are subjected to greater than minimal risk to their health with no minimal prospect of direct benefit (see H.R. 4989), H5817 [26JN]
Clinical Research Innovation Month: designate (see H. Res. 733), H7675 [17SE]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H3293 [29AP]
Colonel M.J. ‘Mac’ Dube, USMC Post Office Building, Twentynine Palms, CA: designate (see H.R. 5331), H7182 [31JY]
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 H. Res. 588), H5495 [18JN]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H3242 [28AP]
Conservation of natural resources: establish more efficient and effective policies and processes for departments and agencies engaged in or providing support to international conservation (see H.R. 2935), H2258 [6MR]
Copyrights: allow a rate court to consider other royalty rates when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and adopt a fair rate standard for reproduction (see H.R. 4079), H4685 [20MY]
Correctional institutions: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in prisons, jails, and juvenile detention facilities (see H.R. 4618), H4015 [8MY]
Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (see H.R. 4511), H3291 [29AP]
Crime: clarify the range of conduct punished as sex trafficking (see H.R. 2805), H2362 [12MR]
——— provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H2855 [2AP]
——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H2362 [12MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (see H.R. 3353), H73 [8JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582, 4622), H5024 [29MY]
——— amend adverse credit history determinations for purposes of Federal Direct PLUS Loan eligibility (see H.R. 4480), H3196 [10AP]
——— award grants to States that enact laws making school attendance compulsory through the age of 17 (see H.R. 3738), H2098 [28FE]
——— clarify that a closure of a branch or campus of an institution of higher education may qualify a borrower for loan discharge under the Higher Education Act (see H.R. 4860), H9045 [10DE]
——— collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H1545 [3FE]
——— end use of corporal punishment in schools by prohibiting funding to any institution or agency utilizing such practices and providing assistance with positive behavior support approaches (see H.R. 5005), H5818 [26JN]
——— establish Office of School Discipline Policy (see H.R. 3153), H4910 [28MY]
——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 822), H2257 [6MR]
Dept. of HHS: establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 702), H2302 [11MR]
——— increase funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program for child care for families with infants or toddlers (see H.R. 5000), H5817 [26JN]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H3292 [29AP]
——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 2130), H5319 [11JN]
——— provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths, define severe maternal morbidity, and eliminate maternal health disparities (see H.R. 4216), H4830 [22MY]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H5640 [23JN]
Dept. of Justice: appoint counsel for unaccompanied alien children and aliens with serious mental disabilities (see H.R. 4936), H5639 [23JN]
——— award grants to address prescription opioid abuse and heroin use (see H.R. 5845), H9044 [10DE]
——— provide death benefits for campus police officers (see H.R. 2235), H4476 [19MY]
——— reauthorize the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 4323), H2743 [27MR]
——— study the cost of purchase and use of body cameras by State and local law enforcement agencies and require such agencies to purchase and use body cameras as a condition of receipt of Federal funding (see H.R. 5407), H7434 [10SE]
Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 4629), H4830 [22MY]
——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H2098 [28FE]
——— promote greater development of registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 5533), H7940 [12NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: allow reliance on State examinations for certain financial institutions in order to assist immigrant communities in making remittances to their countries of origin (see H.R. 4386), H3448 [6MY]
——— use revenue generated by certain fines, penalties, and settlements to fund evidence-based youth mentoring projects, justice reinvestment efforts, and medical research and development (see H.R. 3580), H4476 [19MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3600), H1593 [4FE]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5250 [10JN]
——— expand membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (see H.R. 4999), H5817 [26JN]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H4475 [19MY]
Diseases: authorize assistance on an emergency basis for countries affected by or at risk of being affected by the ebola virus outbreak to effectively address such outbreak at its source (see H.R. 5710), H7995 [14NO]
——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 4814), H5877 [8JY]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
——— tribute to efforts of medical professionals and others to combat and contain the ebola virus and call for development of ways to better protect individuals from ebola and increased commitment to address epidemic (see H. Con. Res. 118), H7995 [14NO]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H1545 [3FE]
——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 4169), H2255 [6MR]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H2066 [27FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H7297 [8SE]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
FDA: enhance reporting requirements pertaining to use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals (see H.R. 820), H5399 [17JN]
Federal aid programs: provide an increased allocation of funding for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see H.R. 5571), H7883 [18SE]
Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building, Lompoc, CA: designate (see H.R. 5562), H7883 [18SE]
Feed the Future Initiative: authorize to reduce global poverty and hunger in developing countries on a sustainable basis (see H.R. 5656), H8133 [19NO]
FHA: ensure stability in maximum mortgage amount limitations for areas experiencing decreases in median home prices (see H.R. 4208), H3242 [28AP]
Firearms: require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 5606), H7884 [18SE]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
GAO: require report on adoption disruption and dissolution in the U.S. resulting from transfer of children into the custody of unvetted persons (see H.R. 5881), H9303 [11DE]
Haiti: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 474), H1658 [5FE]
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 H. Res. 688), H6859 [25JY]
Health and Fitness Month: designate (see H. Res. 564), H4061 [9MY]
Health care professionals: extend authorization for certain health care workforce loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1827), H3242 [28AP]
Higher Education Act: establish requirements for preferred banking arrangements (see H.R. 4714), H4828 [22MY]
Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 5186), H10325 [16DE]
Housing: permanently protect interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3543), H2199 [5MR]
Human rights: identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (see H.R. 5135), H6397 [17JY]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 595), H4829 [22MY]
Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future (see H. Res. 608), H5064 [30MY]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 5687), H7937 [12NO]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H7939 [12NO]
Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Con. Res. 91), H9305 [11DE]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Make Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 630), H5494 [18JN]
Medicaid: protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance (see H.R. 4390), H2913 [3AP]
——— provide a standard definition of therapeutic foster care services (see H.R. 4016), H1686 [6FE]
Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H5073 [5JN]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H4910 [28MY]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H5023 [29MY]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H4685 [20MY]
——— protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 69), H6108 [10JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5769 [25JN]
——— reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 365), H2303 [11MR]
Minimum wage: provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 4, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 4839), H5318 [11JN]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 84), H1770 [11FE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Commission on Federal Marijuana Policy: establish, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1635), H1512 [29JA]
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week: support mission and goals (see H. Res. 551), H3197 [10AP]
National Get Vertical Day: designate (see H. Res. 674), H6398 [17JY]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2553), H3448 [6MY]
National Labor Relations Act: strengthen current protections by providing a private right of action for certain violations (see H.R. 5280), H7125 [30JY]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 462), H1241 [16JA]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 540), H3058 [8AP]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 525), H2695 [26MR]
Neil Havens Post Office, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 4939), H5639 [23JN]
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 H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY]
NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 4221), H3242 [28AP]
NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 5880), H9303 [11DE]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H5820 [26JN]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2854 [2AP]
Philmore Graham Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 5106), H6215 [14JY]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]
Postal Service: provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 5179), H7389 [9SE]
——— take all appropriate measures to ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 711), H7298 [8SE]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
Public welfare programs: eliminate cap on certain payments under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa (see H.R. 365), H2065 [27FE]
SBA: ensure equal access for HUBZone designations to all tax-paying small business owners (see H.R. 5084), H6217 [14JY]
Social Security: provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 4930), H5830 [7JY]
South Sudan: call for a sustainable and lasting end to civil war and promote reconciliation of longstanding and recent grievances to allow for a peaceful society with good governance (see H. Res. 503), H2198 [5MR]
——— support an end to ethnic and politically fueled violence and the successful implementation of a transitional government (see H. Res. 689), H6859 [25JY]
Sports: provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 3954), H2002 [26FE]
SSI: update eligibility (see H.R. 1601), H7939 [12NO]
Taxation: disallow a deduction for any fine paid by an owner of a professional sports franchise (see H.R. 4544), H4017 [8MY]
——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2870), H2915 [3AP]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H3365 [30AP]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3395), H4476 [19MY]
——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see H.R. 341), H4685 [20MY]
——— make permanent and increase credit for increasing research activities and increase domestic production activities deduction for property for which research and development occurred in the U.S. (see H.R. 3537), H2149 [4MR]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H9305 [11DE]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 2945), H4785 [21MY]
Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 4026), H1939 [25FE]
U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3505), H2066 [27FE]
U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 5607), H7884 [18SE]
U.S. Foreign Service Day: observance (see H. Res. 582), H4059 [9MY]
Ukraine: support democratic and European aspirations and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear (see H. Res. 447), H1432 [27JA]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3243 [28AP]
——— prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status or history of unemployment (see H.R. 3972), H1545 [3FE]
United Kingdom: support unity, security, and prosperity, express that cooperation with the U.S. is essential to national security, and respect right of Scotland to decide their status in a referendum (see H. Res. 713), H7245 [4AU]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H4475 [19MY]
——— extend work opportunity tax credit for hiring veterans, assist small businesses owned by veterans, and improve enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3453), H4476 [19MY]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H7434 [10SE]
W. Ronald Coale Memorial Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5109), H6296 [15JY]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H8868 [8DE]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H3058 [8AP]
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 H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Children and youth: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 4636), H4058 [9MY]
——— enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5081), H6135 [11JY]
——— expand authority of governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities to access the national crime information databases (see H.R. 3923), H1246 [17JA]
Dept. of HHS: enable a State to be reimbursed for child welfare training expenditures made by a nonprofit educational institution in the State (see H.R. 5140), H6398 [17JY]
Dept. of Justice: allow use of public safety and community policing grants to be used to hire veterans and other individuals as employees of law enforcement agencies for positions not requiring sworn authority (see H.R. 5015), H5823 [30JN]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see H. Res. 701), H7184 [31JY]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (see H.R. 4877), H5398 [17JN]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Children and youth: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (H.R. 4636), H4060 [9MY]
——— enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (H.R. 5081), H6136 [11JY]
——— expand authority of governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities to access the national crime information databases (H.R. 3923), H1246 [17JA]
Dept. of HHS: enable a State to be reimbursed for child welfare training expenditures made by a nonprofit educational institution in the State (H.R. 5140), H6399 [17JY]
Dept. of Justice: allow use of public safety and community policing grants to be used to hire veterans and other individuals as employees of law enforcement agencies for positions not requiring sworn authority (H.R. 5015), H5823 [30JN]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (H.R. 4877), H5398 [17JN]
Remarks
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (H.R. 2548), H3927 [7MY]
Children and youth: enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (H.R. 5081), H6705, H6708 [23JY]
——— improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (H.R. 5111), H6710 [23JY]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (H.R. 4980), H6721 [23JY]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (H.R. 4058), H4527, H4528 [20MY]
Crime: provide justice for victims of human trafficking (H.R. 3530), H4507 [20MY]
——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (H.R. 3610), H4512 [20MY]
Dept. of Transportation: require local transit agencies to implement local hiring and procurement policies for federally-funded transportation projects, H5230 [10JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5230 [10JN]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, H173 [13JA]
Nigeria: condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H5886 [9JY]
Schools: eliminate barriers to charter school enrollment for foster youth or unaccompanied homeless youth, H4032 [9MY]
——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), H4032 [9MY]
Votes: correction, E597• [28AP]
Tributes
Pritzker, Anthony and Jeanne, E131• [28JA]
BASSAM, LAILA
Articles and editorials
Hezbollah Confident in Assad, West Resigned to Syria Stalemate, S2345 [10AP]
BASSETT, EBENEZER D.
Bills and resolutions
Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H.R. 5702), H7978 [13NO]
BASSETT, LESLIE A.
Remarks in Senate
Paraguay: nomination to be Ambassador, S6075 [18NO]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S4619 [17JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Paraguay: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S4557 [16JY]
BASTIAN, BILL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1731 [4DE]
BASTIAN, SARAH
Remarks in House
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to Civic Engagement Public Speaking Contest award recipients, H113 [9JA]
BASTIAN, STANLEY A.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2402 [11AP], S2433 [29AP]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2432, S2433 [29AP], S2554 [30AP]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S439 [16JA]
BATAYOLA, TERESITA
Remarks in House
White House Champion of Change: honoree, E866 [29MY]
BATCHELDER, WILLIAM G.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1645 [20NO]
BATEMAN, KENNETH
Remarks in House
Somerset County, NJ, Business Partnership: Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E625 [29AP]
BATES, DAISY
Bills and resolutions
Tribute (see S. Res. 341), S599 [29JA]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute (S. Res. 341), S704 [3FE]
Texts of
S. Res. 341, tribute, S604 [29JA]
BATESVILE, MS
Remarks in House
Dignity & Mercy Adult Daycare Services, LLC: tribute, E1517 [12NO]
BATKIN, GABRIELLE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2560 [30AP]
BATON ROUGE, LA
Remarks in Senate
Southern University and A&M College: anniversary, S2714 [6MY]
BATTA, TODD A.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Agriculture: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Congressional Relations, S3633, S3634 [12JN]
BATTAGLIA, DISA
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E340 [10MR]
BATTEH, KEVIN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S703 [3FE]
BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
Remarks in House
Dept. of Energy: tribute to Idaho National Laboratory employees receiving American Nuclear Society Materials Science and Technology Division awards, E1046 [23JN]
BATTICK, SEAN
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1292 [31JY]
BATTLES, ALEXANDER R.V.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [29JA]
BATZER, JAMES M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1785 [10DE]
BAUBOURVILLE, KY
Articles and editorials
‘‘Hometown Hero’’ Loses Battle With Cancer, S4656 [21JY]
BAUCUS, MAX (a Senator from Montana)
Addresses
John F. Kennedy Elementary School Dedication in Butte, MT: Mike Mansfield (1964), S132 [8JA]
Amendments
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]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
National Science and Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]
Native Americans: promote academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program (see S. 1948), S439 [16JA]
USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of the Interior: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (see S. 1965), S528 [28JA]
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System: authorize construction (see S. 1997), S821 [6FE]
Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (see S. 1900), S223 [9JA]
Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see S. 2000), S821 [6FE]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 336), S440 [16JA]
Cloture motions
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S204 [9JA], S311 [14JA]
Remarks
Butte, MT: anniversary of John F. Kennedy Elementary School dediciation, S132 [8JA]
Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (S. 1900), S224, S225, S226 [9JA]
Senate: appreciation for tributes, S797 [6FE]
——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, S797–S800 [6FE]
Social Security: State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S756 [4FE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
China: nomination to be Ambassador, S789, S791–S793, S795 [6FE]
——— nomination to be Ambassador, unanimous-consent agreement, S773 [4FE]
Tribute, S775, S789, S791–S793, S795–S798, S800 [6FE]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S761 [4FE]
Reports filed
Nomination of Karen Dynan To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Economic Policy: Committee on Finance (Senate), S820 [6FE]
Nomination of L. Paige Marvel To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S761 [4FE]
Nomination of R. Gil Kerlikowske To Be Dept. of Homeland Security Commissioner of Customs: Committee on Finance (Senate), S761 [4FE]
Nomination of Rhonda K. Schmidtlein to the ITC: Committee on Finance (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Richard G. Frank To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Planning and Evaluation: Committee on Finance (Senate), S761 [4FE]
Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin To Be Deputy Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S367 [15JA]
Nomination of Tamara W. Ashford To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S761 [4FE]
Nomination To Be Ambassador to China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S761 [4FE]
SGR Repeal and Medicare Beneficiary Access Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1871) (S. Rept. 113–135), S438 [16JA]
Supporting At-Risk Children Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 113–137), S820 [6FE]
Resignations
Senate, S855 [10FE]
Tributes
Ortenberg, Arthur, S818• [6FE]
BAUER, CARLY
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E332 [6MR]
BAUM, LESTER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E112 [23JA]
BAUTISTA, DIANA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1550 [12NO]
BAUTISTA, RUFINO, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1740 [4DE]
BAXTER, JEANNINE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1249 [28JY]
BAXTER, MARVIN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1634 [19NO]
BAY, NORMAN C.
Cloture motions
FERC: nomination, S4324 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Remarks in Senate
FERC: nomination, S4445 [14JY], S4461, S4463, S4473, S4476, S4477–S4479 [15JY], S4758 [23JY]
——— nomination, unanimous-consent agreement, S4325 [9JY], S4467 [15JY]
——— suitability to be commissioner relative to allegations of denial of due process while serving as FERC enforcement director, S4445 [14JY]
Reports filed
Nomination to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S3811 [18JN]
BAY AREA HOUSTON ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Letters
Eximbank reauthorization: (excerpt), H7118 [30JY]
BAYFIELD, CO
Remarks in House
Pine River Library: Library Journal Best Small Library in America award recipient, E478 [1AP]
BAYH, BIRCH E. (a former Senator from Indiana)
Remarks in Senate relative to
Indiana: tribute to individuals involved in the civil rights movement, S4303 [9JY]
BAYLESS, JEFF
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1516 [11MR]
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Remarks in House
Garland, TX: anniversary of Baylor Medical Center, E431 [25MR]
BAYMON, BARBARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1756 [9DE]
BAYTOWN, TX
Bills and resolutions
Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr., Memorial Post Office: designate (see H.R. 4651), H4059 [9MY]
Biographies
Grace, Keith E., Jr., H7278 [8SE]
Remarks in House
Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr., Memorial Post Office: designate (H.R. 4651), H7278, H7279 [8SE]
Remarks in Senate
Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr., Memorial Post Office: designate (H.R. 4651), S6841 [15DE]
Texts of
H.R. 4651, Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr., Memorial Post Office, Baytown, TX, H7278 [8SE]
BAZAN, FRIDA
Remarks in House
Texas 27th Congressional District: Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest winner, E3 [7JA]
BAZILE, SOUVENISE J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E846 [28MY], E866 [29MY]
BBC.COM (Internet site)
Articles and editorials
David Cameron Orders Review of Muslim Brotherhood (excerpt), H3048 [8AP]
BBG WATCH (Internet site)
Articles and editorials
Alleged Violations of IRS Rules by IBB Officials May Cost Taxpayers, U.S. Agency Millions, E167 [5FE]
BEACH, ROSS AND MARIANNA KISTLER
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6120 [19NO]
BEACHES see also Coastal Zones
Amendments
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), H1668, H1672, H1673, H1674, H1675, H1676 [6FE]
——— convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 472), H1609 [5FE]
Bills and resolutions
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H1591 [4FE]
Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to ocean acidification (see H.R. 4732), H4829 [22MY]
Florida: correct boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P16 (see H.R. 5139), H6398 [17JY]
Hurricanes: extend replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area (see H.R. 5716), H7995 [14NO]
NOAA: conduct coastal community vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification (see H.R. 4692), H4684 [20MY]
Texas: remove areas included in Unit TX-15P from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System (see H.R. 4686), H4684 [20MY]
Motions
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), H1679 [6FE]
Press releases
Faleomavaega and McDonalds Meet To Discuss Construction at Utulei Beach: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1651 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Calls Upon McDonalds Corporate Officers To Intervene and Halt Construction at Utulei Beach: Delegate Faleomavaega (2005), E1651 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Makes Final Appeal to McDonald’s Corp.: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1647 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Responds to Governors Recent Comments About McDonalds: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1652 [20NO]
Faleomavaega Thanks US National Park Service for Responding to His Concerns About Its Recent Meeting With Governor Togiola Regarding McDonalds Lease: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1647 [20NO]
House Passes Interior Appropriations Bill With Over $33 Million for American Samoa; Urges Accountability of Federal Funds and Discourages Commercial Development of Utulei Beach: Delegate Faleomavaega (2006), E1648 [20NO]
Remarks in House
California Coastal National Monument: designate Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands as part of the National Landscape Conservation System (H.R. 1411), H2677, H2678 [26MR]
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H1609 [5FE], H1666 [6FE]
Clean Ocean Action (organization): anniversary, E1579 [14NO]
Corps of Engineers: coastal nourishment projects funding, H3059 [9AP]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), H1662–H1681 [6FE], E195 [11FE]
——— convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 472), H1602–H1611 [5FE]
——— convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), corrections in engrossment, H1681 [6FE]
——— convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), motion to recommit, H1679, H1680 [6FE]
Florida: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Gasparilla Island Unit, H8191 [1DE]
——— revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Gasparilla Island Unit (H.R. 1810), H6245 [15JY]
Hurricanes: extend replacement period for nonrecognition of gain for property involuntarily converted in the Hurricane Sandy disaster area (H.R. 5716), E1592 [14NO]
——— implement emergency preparedness plans, H4926 [29MY]
——— improve and streamline disaster assistance for Hurricane Sandy, H1554 [4FE]
NOAA: Integrated Ocean Acidification research program funding, H4895, H4896 [28MY]
North Carolina: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (H.R. 3572), H8190–H8192 [1DE], E1745 [4DE]
Rhode Island: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point Unit RI–04P, Easton Beach Unit RI–05P, Almy Pond Unit RI–06, and Hazards Beach Unit RI–07, H8191 [1DE]
Riviera Beach, FL: Port of Palm Beach expansion project funding, H4692 [21MY]
South Carolina: remove certain properties from the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, H8191 [1DE]
Taxation: provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 2137), E1592 [14NO]
Remarks in Senate
Climate: impact of climate change on Connecticut, S1446–S1450 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on Asia-Pacific region, S1466–S1468 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on rising sea levels, S1380, S1412, S1437–S1439, S1462, S1464, S1476 [10MR], S2441, S2442 [29AP], S2773 [7MY], S2932, S2943–S2947 [13MY], S4323 [9JY], S4992 [28JY], S6062 [18NO]
Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways, S3254 [22MY]
Gulf of Mexico: restore resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5976 [13NO]
North Carolina: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (H.R. 3572), S6839, S6840 [15DE]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 2954, Public Access and Lands Improvement Act and H.R. 3964, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 113–340), H1591 [4FE]
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Gasparilla Island Unit in Florida Boundary Revision: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1810) (H. Rept. 113–635), H8225 [1DE]
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System in South Carolina Property Removal: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3226) (H. Rept. 113–636), H8225 [1DE]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3227) (H. Rept. 113–637), H8225 [1DE]
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Sachuest Point, Easton Beach, Almy Pond, and Hazards Beach Units in Rhode Island Boundary Revision: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 277) (H. Rept. 113–634), H8225 [1DE]
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P16 in Florida Boundary Correction: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5139) (H. Rept. 113–703), H10334 [2JA]
John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Units in North Carolina Boundary Revision: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3572) (H. Rept. 113–633), H8225 [1DE]
Texts of
H. Res. 472, consideration of H.R. 2954, Public Access and Lands Improvement Act and H.R. 3964, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act, H1602 [5FE]
H.R. 2954, Public Access and Lands Improvement Act, H1668–H1672 [6FE]
H.R. 3572, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units in North Carolina boundary revision, H8190 [1DE]
BEALL, BRIAN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S1420 [10MR]
BEAMON, TODD
Articles and editorials
Central America Newspapers Tout Open US Door for Illegal Minors, H5245 [10JN]
BEAN, WINTHROP
Articles and editorials
Winthrop Bean Remembered, E97 [16JA]
BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S850 [10FE]
BEARD, JEAN-LOUISE
Remarks in House
Price, Representative David E.: tribute to staff, E327 [6MR]
BEARDEN, ROMARE
Remarks in House
Art Everywhere US (consortium): national outdoor art campaign using advertising media to showcase works of certain African-American artists, E1245 [28JY]
BEATTIE, LOUIS A., JR. (ANDY)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1361 [9SE]
BEATTY, JOYCE (a Representative from Ohio)
Articles and editorials
Ohioans Selling Sex With Their Kids, Alan Johnson, Columbus (OH) Dispatch, H6710 [23JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1084), H1772 [11FE]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 755), H8133 [19NO]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2099 [28FE]
Angelou, Maya: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4968), H5767 [25JN]
Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2847), H1545 [3FE]
Armed Forces: commend, make permanent, oppose proposals to diminish national security role of, and recognize the National Guard as the foundation of the Operational Reserve (see H. Res. 75), H1243 [16JA]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H7242 [1AU]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2611 [24MR]
——— improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H473 [15JA]
Children and youth: enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5081), H6656 [22JY]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H6816 [24JY]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H3293 [29AP]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H3242 [28AP]
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 H. Res. 588), H4475 [19MY]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H3242 [28AP]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 728), H72 [8JA]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H2991 [7AP]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H6400 [17JY]
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 H.R. 1563), H3241 [28AP]
Dept. of Defense: enhance assistance for victims of sexual assault committed by members of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2002), H5559 [19JN]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H5250 [10JN] (see H.R. 4622), H4786 [21MY]
——— amend adverse credit history determinations for purposes of Federal Direct PLUS Loan eligibility (see H.R. 4480), H3196 [10AP]
——— establish Office of School Discipline Policy (see H.R. 3153), H474 [15JA]
——— improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers (see H.R. 4086), H4836 [27MY]
——— improve and expand geographic literacy among students by improving professional development programs for teachers offered through institutions of higher education (see H.R. 822), H2485 [14MR]
——— provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1303), H20 [7JA]
——— repeal suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 3510), H1720 [10FE]
Dept. of HHS: improve and enhance research and treatments of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (see H.R. 2607), H184 [13JA]
——— improve essential oral health care for lower-income individuals (see H.R. 4395), H4834 [23MY]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H1938 [25FE]
——— prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (see H.R. 3322), H73 [8JA]
——— provide for a grants program to develop and enhance integrated nutrition curricula in medical schools (see H.R. 4427), H4911 [28MY]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H4060 [9MY]
Dept. of HUD: expand the Moving to Work demonstration program (see H.R. 4868), H5363 [12JN]
——— support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 668), H7190 [31JY]
Dept. of Justice: study the cost of purchase and use of body cameras by State and local law enforcement agencies and require such agencies to purchase and use body cameras as a condition of receipt of Federal funding (see H.R. 5407), H7434 [10SE]
Dept. of State: prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H5399 [17JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 4119), H3242 [28AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to reduce shortage of psychiatrists in Veterans Health Administration by offering competitive employment incentives to certain psychiatrists (see H.R. 4234), H3242 [28AP]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 4816), H7619 [16SE]
——— establish a registry for certain toxic exposures and include certain information in the electronic health records of veterans (see H.R. 5680), H7980 [13NO]
——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 411), H7296 [8SE]
——— extend Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (see H.R. 562), H20 [7JA]
——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4793), H7434 [10SE]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain information technology accounts and include mental health professionals in training programs (see H.R. 3499), H184 [13JA]
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 H.R. 5059), H7939 [12NO]
Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (see H.R. 2822), H21 [7JA]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see H. Res. 701), H7242 [1AU]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H1938 [25FE]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5364 [12JN]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1801), H4685 [20MY]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H3409 [1MY]
——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 4169), H3448 [6MY]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H1687 [6FE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6297 [15JY]
Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (see H.R. 2852), H7189 [31JY]
EPA: carry out a pilot program to work with municipalities seeking to develop and implement integrated plans to meet Federal Water Pollution Control Act wastewater and stormwater obligations (see H.R. 2707), H5399 [17JN]
——— publish a health advisory and submit reports relative to microcystins in drinking water (see H.R. 5439), H7894 [18SE]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H21 [7JA]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H6352 [16JY]
Federal aid programs: provide an increased allocation of funding for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see H.R. 5571), H7883 [18SE]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1362), H5023 [29MY]
——— ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 517), H5725 [24JN]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H4476 [19MY]
Firearms: prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 2648), H2991 [7AP]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H6352 [16JY]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7389 [9SE]
Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 1146), H4830 [22MY]
——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 5263), H7297 [8SE]
——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3116), H4910 [28MY]
Health care professionals: extend authorization for certain health care workforce loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1827), H5249 [10JN]
Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 5186), H7901 [19SE]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 715), H3292 [29AP]
Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership in addressing the challenge of global maternal and child malnutrition (see H. Res. 254), H5820 [26JN]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6353 [16JY]
Iraq: recognize the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq and reaffirm U.S. friendship with such people (see H. Res. 422), H7677 [17SE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 632), H5557 [19JN]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Lance Corporal Wesley G. Davids and Captain Nicholas J. Rozanski Memorial Post Office, Dublin, OH: designate (see H.R. 4919), H5557 [19JN]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H5598 [20JN]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H7388 [9SE]
——— establish a demonstration project under which payment may be made to States for expenditures for medical assistance for substance use disorder treatment services (see H.R. 5136), H7939 [12NO]
Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1179), H2148 [4MR]
——— delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H3058 [8AP]
——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 4577), H7189 [31JY]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H5598 [20JN]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H2991 [7AP]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H5725 [24JN]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H7388 [9SE]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H2149 [4MR]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H3409 [1MY]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H3198 [10AP]
——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see H.R. 962), H20 [7JA]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H5769 [25JN]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5598 [20JN]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H1719 [10FE]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1881 [21FE]
National Get Vertical Day: designate (see H. Res. 674), H6398 [17JY]
National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 598), H4834 [23MY]
National Service Coordinator Day: designate (see H. Res. 729), H7675 [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 H. Res. 573), H3941 [7MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H5399 [17JN]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H6036 [9JY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2915 [3AP]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 671), H6352 [16JY]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Poverty: strengthen and expand proven anti-poverty programs and initiatives (see H.R. 5352), H7183 [31JY]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2855 [2AP]
Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 949), H5065 [30MY]
Pullman National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 3929), H2915 [3AP]
Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 3040), H6217 [14JY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7297 [8SE]
SEC: require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 1627), H6137 [11JY]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3465), H21 [7JA]
Social Security: credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 5024), H7939 [12NO]
——— strengthen by reforming the benefit formula and the calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving the long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 3118), H2302 [11MR]
SSA: continue to make Social Security number printouts and benefit verification letters available at field offices (see H.R. 4964), H7893 [18SE]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H7979 [13NO]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H6137 [11JY]
Taxation: exempt aircraft management services from the ticket tax (see H.R. 5382), H7894 [18SE]
——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 1527), H5640 [23JN]
——— make dependent care credit refundable and index the income phasedown of credit for inflation (see H.R. 3740), H6400 [17JY]
——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 4717), H7389 [9SE]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H5495 [18JN]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7434 [10SE]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 4365), H5877 [8JY]
——— promote savings through a credit for low- and middle-income taxpayers who deposit tax refunds into designated savings options (see H.R. 2917), H6860 [25JY]
——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H3293 [29AP]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H4685 [20MY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H3448 [6MY]
U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3505), H2435 [13MR]
Ukraine: support democratic and European aspirations and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear (see H. Res. 447), H1720 [10FE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3243 [28AP]
Veterans: extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program (see H.R. 3383), H3058 [8AP]
Voting: require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5741), H8132 [19NO]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H7893 [18SE]
Women: codify U.S. Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions (see H.R. 2874), H73 [8JA]
——— combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H5640 [23JN]
——— recognize that cardiovascular disease continues to be an overwhelming threat to women’s health and the importance of providing basic, preventive heart screenings to women (see H. Res. 619), H5318 [11JN]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2855 [2AP]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H2914 [3AP]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H2434 [13MR]
——— provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1835), H184 [13JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
African Americans: recognize difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1431 [27JA]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Black History Month: support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 463), H1431 [27JA]
Buffalo Soldiers: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1880 [21FE]
Children and youth: improve response to missing children and victims of child sex trafficking through updating law enforcement records and improving coordination with child welfare systems (see H.R. 3905), H1240 [16JA]
——— improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (see H.R. 5111), H6296 [15JY]
Dept. of HUD: discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling program (see H.R. 4462), H3196 [10AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the John P. Parker House in Ripley, OH (see H.R. 5207), H6859 [25JY]
Education: recognize importance of conducting research, education, and awareness of dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities and commend organizations dedicated to such causes (see H. Res. 623), H5363 [12JN]
Financial institutions: provide access to information and loan modification for successors in interest (see H.R. 5553), H7882 [18SE]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4532), H3363 [30AP]
Sports: provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 3954), H1480 [28JA]
Constitutional authority statements
Children and youth: improve response to missing children and victims of child sex trafficking through updating law enforcement records and improving coordination with child welfare systems (H.R. 3905), H1242 [16JA]
——— improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (H.R. 5111), H6296 [15JY]
Dept. of HUD: discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling program (H.R. 4462), H3198 [10AP]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the John P. Parker House in Ripley, OH (H.R. 5207), H6859 [25JY]
Financial institutions: provide access to information and loan modification for successors in interest (H.R. 5553), H7888 [18SE]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (H.R. 4532), H3364 [30AP]
Sports: provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (H.R. 3954), H1480 [28JA]
Remarks
Black History Month: observance, E279• [28FE]
Budget: allocation of funds, E511• [3AP]
Children and youth: improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (H.R. 5111), H6710, H6711 [23JY]
Civil rights: continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H8206 [1DE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, H1535, H1536, H1538, H1539, H1540 [3FE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 377), E550• [8AP]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H3476• [7MY]
Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H1730 [11FE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H31 [8JA]
Dept. of HUD: discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling program (H.R. 4462), E570• [10AP]
Equal Pay Day: observance, E550• [8AP]
Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 4950), H7116 [30JY]
Financial institutions: allow privately insured credit unions to become members of the Federal Home Loan Bank system (H.R. 3584), H3419 [6MY]
Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 3193), H2037• [27FE]
Girl Scouts: anniversary, E359• [12MR]
Immigration: reform (H.R. 15), unanimous-consent request, H7197 [1AU]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, H31 [8JA]
Medicare/Medicaid: anniversary, E1281• [30JY]
National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Columbus, OH, Buckeye Branch 78, H2658 [26MR]
National Wear Red Day: observance, H1649 [5FE]
NetJets Inc.: anniversary, H4691 [21MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2203), H4446 [19MY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4465 [19MY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H240 [15JA]
Veterans Day: observance, H7919 [12NO]
Votes: correction, E977• [12JN]
——— position on missed, H6774• [24JY], E1016• [18JN]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (H.R. 3899), H5886 [9JY]
Women: improve economic condition of women, H1535, H1536, H1537, H1538, H1539, H1540 [3FE]
Women’s History Month: observance, H2159 [5MR], H2595 [24MR]
Tributes
Alutto, Joseph A., H5508 [19JN]
Cash, Swin, H2159 [5MR]
Chisholm, Shirley, H2595 [24MR]
Fudge, Representative, H8941 [10DE]
Parks, Rosa, E279• [28FE]
BEAUDREAU, TOMMY P.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Policy, Management, and Budget: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S438 [16JA]
BEAUMONT, CA
Articles and editorials
Unemployment Benefits Lapse Severs Lifeline for Longtime Jobless (excerpt), S41 [7JA], S315 [14JA]
BEAVER COUNTY, PA
Remarks in House
Vietnam Veterans of America (organization): tribute to Freedom, PA, Chapter 862 efforts to bring the traveling Vietnam Memorial, ‘‘The Wall That Heals’’, to Beaver County, PA, H7400 [10SE]
BEAZLEY, PATRICIA McNAMARA
Obituaries
Toledo (OH) Blade, H1700 [10FE]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H1700 [10FE]
BEBEE, ROBERT
Remarks in House
Houston, TX: anniversary of deaths of firefighters killed in hotel fire, H4926 [29MY]
——— tribute to firefighters killed in the line of duty, H6101 [10JY]
BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California)
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, H1473 [28JA]
Committee to escort Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko into the House Chamber, H7680 [18SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]
Colonel M.J. ‘Mac’ Dube, USMC Post Office Building, Twentynine Palms, CA: designate (see H.R. 5331), H7182 [31JY]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6297 [15JY]
Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building, Lompoc, CA: designate (see H.R. 5562), H7883 [18SE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 723), H7528 [15SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H5399 [17JN]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
IRS: extend authority to require truncated Social Security numbers on Form W-2 wage and tax statements (see H.R. 4910), H5557 [19JN]
Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future (see H. Res. 608), H5064 [30MY]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 5687), H7937 [12NO]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
McCarter, John W.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 111), H2147 [4MR]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5294), H7190 [31JY]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (see H.R. 5739), H8132 [19NO]
Neil Havens Post Office, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 4939), H5639 [23JN]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3242 [28AP]
Philippines: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 3602), H2002 [26FE]
Philmore Graham Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 5106), H6215 [14JY]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H3241 [28AP]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H3292 [29AP]
Social Security: provide for equal treatment of individuals in same-sex marriages (see H.R. 5182), H6745 [23JY]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H7246 [4AU]
——— increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H4834 [23MY]
Taxation: modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H5817 [26JN]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H5495 [18JN]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H1432 [27JA]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H6137 [11JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6400 [17JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Committee on Natural Resources (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 454), H72 [8JA]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 460), H1241 [16JA]
Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 531), H2802 [1AP] (see H. Res. 537), H2914 [3AP]
SSA: improve ability to fight fraud, prevent errors, and protect the Social Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 4090), H2000 [26FE]
Constitutional authority statements
SSA: improve ability to fight fraud, prevent errors, and protect the Social Security Trust Fund (H.R. 4090), H2001 [26FE]
Letters
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act: Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), E1737• [4DE]
Lists
SSA employees who stopped fraud conspiracies in Puerto Rico and New York, E248• [26FE]
Remarks
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3162 [10AP]
Committee on Natural Resources (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 454), H44 [8JA]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 460), H1228 [16JA]
Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 531), H2786 [1AP]
——— minority party appointments (H. Res. 537), H2891 [3AP]
Dept. of Defense: international sporting competition fund funding, H5442 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5442 [18JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), E879• [30MY]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H7165 [31JY]
Immigration: establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief (H.R. 5759), H8646 [4DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), H7165 [31JY], H7223 [1AU]
——— reform (H.R. 15), unanimous-consent request, H2664 [26MR]
——— reform (S. 744), H7223 [1AU], H8646 [4DE]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (H.R. 3865), H1965 [26FE]
Los Angeles, CA: tribute to Nicaraguan Cultural Committee ‘‘Jose de la Cruz Mena’’, E819• [22MY]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (H.R. 5739), H8080 [19NO], H8234, H8237 [2DE]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), H7329, H7330 [9SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify treatment of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees (H.R. 4414), H3070 [9AP], H3270 [29AP]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2866 [3AP]
SSA: improve ability to fight fraud, prevent errors, and protect the Social Security Trust Fund (H.R. 4090), E251• [26FE]
——— tribute to employees for stopping fraud conspiracies in Puerto Rico and New York, E248• [26FE]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (H.R. 647), E1737• [4DE]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 4438), H3984 [8MY]
Votes: position on missed, H6685• [23JY], E718• [8MY], E1137• [10JY]
Tributes
Miller, Representative George, H9035• [10DE]
Waxman, Representative, H9035• [10DE]
BECK, ALYN
Remarks in House
House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings in Las Vegas, NV, H5149 [9JN]
Las Vegas, NV: express condolences for victims and commend first responders to shootings, H5148 [9JN]
Remarks in Senate
Las Vegas, NV: express condolences for victims of shooting, S3481, S3494 [9JN]
BECK, GERALD L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E40 [9JA]
BECKER, BRENT
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5714 [17SE]
BECKER, LOUIS A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E482 [1AP]
BECKER, S. WILLIAM
Letters
Promoting New Manufacturing Act, H8142 [20NO]
BECKHAM, MARION B. III (TOM)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1478 [19SE]
BECKSTOFFER, ANDY AND BETTY
Remarks in House
Land Trust of Napa County (organization): Acre by Acre Award recipients, E961 [11JN]
BEDFORD, PA
Remarks in House
Fall Foliage Festival: anniversary, E1456 [19SE]
BEDFORD COUNTY, PA
Remarks in House
Bedford, PA: anniversary of Fall Foliage Festival, E1456 [19SE]
BEDOYA, ALVARO
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5090 [30JY]
BEDROSIAN, ERNEST A.
Remarks in House
BEECHER, STEPHEN
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1292 [31JY]
BEECROFT, ROBERT S.
Remarks in Senate
Egypt: nomination to be Ambassador, S4112 [26JN]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S3938 [24JN]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Egypt: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3938 [24JN]
BEEDE, BOB
Remarks in House
University of California: Cooperative Extension Kings County recipient of Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award, E1382 [10SE]
BEETLESTONE, WENDY
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6138 [19NO]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6138, S6139 [19NO], S6176 [20NO]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
BEGICH, MARK (a Senator from Alaska)
Amendments
Alaska: enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), S6416, S6454 [9DE]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1178 [26FE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2724, S2729 [6MY], S2818, S2819, S2822 [7MY], S2879 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4918 [24JY], S5151 [30JY], S5819, S5827, S5836 [18SE], S6099 [18NO]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1590, S1593 [12MR]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), S4006 [25JN]
Federal employees: change default investment fund under the Thrift Savings Plan (S. 2117), S5642, S5647 [16SE]
NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1068), S902, S903, S907 [11FE]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (S. Res. 289), S832, S834 [6FE]
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), S2978 [13MY], S3036 [14MY], S3096, S3102, S3119, S3138, S3139 [15MY], S5271 [31JY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S6578 [10DE]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4924 [24JY]
Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1734 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S71 [7JA], S148 [8JA], S296 [13JA], S329 [14JA], S703 [3FE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1178 [26FE]
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, H1473 [28JA]
Conferee: H.R. 3230, Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act, S3805 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Afghanistan: provide for completion of the accelerated transition of U.S. combat and military and security operations to Afghanistan (see S. Res. 347), S821 [6FE]
Air Force: modernize C–130H aircraft using alternative communication, navigation, surveillance, and air traffic management program kits and ensure such aircraft meet applicable FAA regulations (see S. 2758), S5217 [31JY]
Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (see S. Res. 400), S1819 [27MR]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S1417 [10MR]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see S. 1957), S439 [16JA]
Arctic Winter Games: tribute to participants (see S. Res. 387), S1653 [13MR]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY]
——— establish eligibility, assignment, training, and certification requirements for sexual assault forensic examiners (see S. 2703), S5221 [31JY]
——— expand and improve care to members and veterans with mental health disorders, review characterization of discharges, and establish a loan repayment program for certain VA psychiatrists (see S. 2182), S1872 [31MR]
——— provide for behavioral health treatment for developmental disabilities under TRICARE (see S. 2333), S5220 [31JY]
——— require consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and preserve rights of members to bring class actions (see S. 1999), S949 [12FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1856), S822 [6FE] (see S. 1950), S529 [28JA] (see S. 1963), S486 [27JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 460), S3294 [22MY]
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), S439 [16JA]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Bethel, AK: convey certain property to Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp. (see S. 2713), S5135 [30JY]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S5588 [15SE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 2199), S2196 [7AP]
Collector Car Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 493), S4154 [26JN]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see S. 2280), S2614 [1MY]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 1208), S1002 [24FE]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
Contracts: prevent conflicts of interest by prohibiting security clearance contractors from reviewing and approving their own background investigations (see S. 2061), S1233 [27FE]
Crime: provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see S. 1738), S2240 [8AP]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 1236), S4455 [14JY]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see S. 2527), S4455 [14JY]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit a reduction in funding for defense commissary system pending the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission report (see S. 2075), S5136 [30JY]
——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1956), S529 [28JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 1066), S1002 [24FE] (see S. 2292), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
——— authorize grant program to promote physical education, activity, fitness, and nutrition, and ensure healthy students (see S. 1033), S702 [3FE]
——— combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5334 [5AU]
——— reserve funds for American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Tribal College and University adult education and literacy (see S. 1998), S821 [6FE]
Dept. of Energy: expand number of countries to which energy firms can export liquified natural gas (see S. 2083), S1315 [5MR]
——— expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see S. 2274), S2566 [30AP]
——— expedite applications to export natural gas and require public disclosure of liquefied natural gas export designations (see S. 2494), S3811 [18JN]
——— replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 1938), S439 [16JA]
Dept. of HHS: provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see S. 1445), S3238 [21MY]
——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see S. 2538), S4405 [10JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify the visa waiver program (see S. 223), S5698 [17SE]
——— repeal provisions requiring uniform State driver’s licenses and State identification cards (see S. 2121), S1584 [12MR]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 933), S2648 [5MY]
——— fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see S. 2840), S5697 [17SE]
——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see S. 1307), S3939 [24JN]
Dept. of Labor: ensure training service programs make better use of participants’ prior learning to assist participants in obtaining degrees and other postsecondary credentials (see S. 2403), S3294 [22MY]
——— increase on-the-job training and apprenticeship opportunities (see S. 2402), S3294 [22MY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 2408), S3425 [4JN]
——— authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see S. 2409), S3425 [4JN]
——— increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (see S. 2621), S4620 [17JY]
——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 919), S440 [16JA]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see S. 2188), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (see S. 1114), S4155 [26JN]
——— reauthorize the State Small Business Credit Initiative (see S. 2285), S2614 [1MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish innovation in surface transportation program (see S. 2891), S5783 [18SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: designate certain medical facilities as health professional shortage areas (see S. 1061), S821 [6FE]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see S. 2738), S5217 [31JY]
——— establish the Office of the Medical Inspector within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health (see S. 2401), S3294 [22MY]
——— 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), S3545 [10JN]
——— improve processing of claims for benefits (see S. 2091), S3812 [18JN]
——— include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligible for appointment in the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 2311), S2875 [8MY]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see S. 2337), S3029 [14MY]
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), S6149 [19NO]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S2648 [5MY]
Drugs: establish a commission to coordinate efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse (see S. 1277), S2240 [8AP]
——— 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), S1175 [26FE]
——— focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 1410), S2240 [8AP]
——— improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see S. 1322), S1234 [27FE]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see S. 1697), S764 [4FE]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 2103), S1925 [1AP]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see S. 1069), S1692 [24MR]
FDA: exempt certain user fees from budget sequestration (see S. 1413), S1417 [10MR]
Federal agencies and departments: disclose details of, and tax treatment of payments under, settlement agreements entered into by Federal agencies and require explanations of confidentiality of such settlements (see S. 1898), S4763 [23JY]
——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see S. 2113), S1584 [12MR]
——— reform Federal hiring process by allowing agencies to share information about potential job candidates (see S. 2541), S4153 [26JN]
Federal employees: change default investment fund under the Thrift Savings Plan (see S. 2117), S2797 [7MY]
FEMA: award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfire (see S. 1396), S4155 [26JN]
——— delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1926), S487 [27JA]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see S. 1349), S3811 [18JN]
——— improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 727), S1366 [6MR]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 423), S2406 [11AP]
Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see S. 2080), S2567 [30AP]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S5219 [31JY]
FRS: provide additional flexibility to establish capital standards that are properly tailored to the business of insurance (see S. 1369), S822 [6FE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 377), S1586 [12MR]
GSA: convey certain Federal property in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to the Olgoonik Corp. (see S. 2684), S5589 [15SE]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see S. 1517), S599 [29JA]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 545), S5588 [15SE]
Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see S. 2653), S4903 [24JY]
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]
——— require employers to notify employees and prospective employees if the employer is exempted or excepted from covering certain health services (see S. 2629), S4620 [17JY]
International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 376), S1366 [6MR]
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]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see S. 2663), S4903 [24JY]
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), S2953 [13MY]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Medicare: include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see S. 1184), S3237 [21MY]
——— 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), S4004 [25JN]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see S. 948), S3237 [21MY]
——— provide for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) (see S. 2689), S5699 [17SE]
——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see S. 452), S1316 [5MR]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 2037), S3185 [20MY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S3343 [2JN]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (see S. 1737), S28 [6JA] (see S. 2223), S2327 [9AP]
Motor vehicles: limit retrieval of data from vehicle event data recorders (see S. 1925), S325 [14JA]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 519), S4903 [24JY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 1926), S487 [27JA]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 547), S5629 [16SE]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5376 [8SE]
National parks and recreation areas: provide for use of hand-propelled vessels in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge (see S. 2018), S2912 [12MY]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 449), S3075 [15MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 481), S3898 [23JN]
National Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 386), S1653 [13MR]
National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 415), S2195 [7AP]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 590), S6205 [20NO]
Native Americans: facilitate ability of Indian tribes to integrate the employment, training, and related services from diverse Federal sources (see S. 1574), S1693 [24MR]
——— modify tribal authority to issue protective orders over non-tribe members (see S. 2945), S6206 [20NO]
——— permanently reauthorize the special diabetes programs for Indians (see S. 2830), S5629 [16SE]
——— promote academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program (see S. 1948), S439 [16JA]
——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see S. 2299), S2796 [7MY]
——— require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings (see S. 2160), S2425 [28AP]
——— settle claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 1448), S764 [4FE]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S3342 [2JN]
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]
NSF: support afterschool science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs (see S. 2543), S5220 [31JY]
Oberstar, James L.: tribute (see S. Res. 461), S3294 [22MY]
OMB: oversee reforms to improve efficiency, management, and interagency coordination of the Federal permitting process for major capital projects (see S. 1397), S2911 [12MY]
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]
——— enhance access for independent agents and brokers to information regarding marketplace enrollment (see S. 2175), S1818 [27MR]
——— modify definition of applicable large employer relative to employer health insurance mandate (see S. 2168), S1818 [27MR]
——— provide a permanent path for the direct enrollment of individuals in qualified health plans (see S. 2173), S1818 [27MR]
——— provide greater flexibility in offering health insurance coverage across State lines (see S. 2174), S1818 [27MR]
——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see S. 1647), S4558 [16JY]
——— revise reporting requirements to preserve the privacy of individuals (see S. 2176), S1818 [27MR]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S2718 [6MY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2516), S3938 [24JN]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S1731 [25MR]
Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see S. 279), S821 [6FE]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 864), S4503 [15JY]
Ships and vessels: remove limitation on a prohibition relative to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels (see S. 2963), S6205 [20NO]
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), S2328 [9AP]
‘‘Smoking and Health—Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the U.S.’’: anniversary (see S. Res. 330), S326 [14JA]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 1996), S763 [4FE] (see S. 2363), S3184 [20MY]
SSA: provide public notice and input prior to closure, consolidation, or public access limitation of field or hearing offices (see S. 2742), S5217 [31JY]
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), S702 [3FE]
Taxation: allow individuals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray costs of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and repair or replace damaged property (see S. 1991), S822 [6FE]
——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see S. 1645), S4998 [28JY]
——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1442), S764 [4FE]
——— modify Internal Revenue Code provisions relative to determinations of full-time equivalent employees under Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see S. 2166), S1818 [27MR]
Transportation Security Administration: exempt certain flights in Hawaii and Alaska from increased aviation security service fees (see S. 1964), S486 [27JA]
——— prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft (see S. 1008), S5374 [8SE]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP]
Venezuela: 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), S1316 [5MR]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1950), S529 [28JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE] (see S. 2413), S3341 [2JN]
——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see S. 2707), S5508 [10SE]
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), S3720 [17JN]
Voting: provide for voter registration through the Internet (see S. 2865), S5782 [18SE]
Women: 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), S599 [29JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S2648 [5MY]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 386), S1653 [13MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see S. 2714), S5786 [18SE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. 1688), S1366 [6MR]
——— 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), S1820 [27MR]
——— tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 421), S2471 [29AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Alaska: provide for authorization of liquified natural gas terminals and related facilities necessary for the export of Alaska natural gas (see S. 2096), S1366 [6MR]
Alaska Aces (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 475), S3669 [12JN]
Children and youth: enhance the safety of drug-free playgrounds (see S. 2241), S2378 [10AP]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2444), S3474 [5JN]
——— strengthen prevention and response capabilities in the Arctic (see S. 2131), S1652 [13MR]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: implement (see S. 2482), S3719 [17JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a loan guarantee program for natural gas distribution grids in areas with high energy costs through the Rural Utilities Service (see S. 2058), S1233 [27FE]
Dept. of the Interior: determine suitability and feasibility of adding sites associated with forced relocation and confinement of Aleut people during World War II in Alaska as unit of National Park System (see S. 2716), S5216 [31JY]
——— establish regional joint Outer Continental Shelf lease and permit processing offices (see S. 2071), S1233 [27FE]
——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 2668), S4903 [24JY]
——— require land transfer to Alaska to construct single-lane gravel emergency road access through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge to connect King Cove, AK, and Cold Bay, AK, airport (see S. 1929), S372 [15JA]
Dept. of Transportation: establish the Office of Planning for Future Intercity Transportation (see S. 2961), S6205 [20NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot programs to reduce shortage of psychiatrists by repaying loans of certain psychiatrists to provide housing allowances to health care providers in rural clinics (see S. 2425), S3424 [4JN]
Disasters: provide eligibility for public broadcasting facilities to receive certain disaster assistance (see S. 2665), S4903 [24JY]
District of Columbia: permit determination of the fiscal year period and make local funds for a fiscal year available for use upon enactment of the local budget act for the year subject to congressional review (see S. 2246), S2379 [10AP]
——— streamline legislative process and conserve taxpayer dollars (see S. 2245), S2378 [10AP]
Federal firefighters: provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see S. 2435), S3474 [5JN]
FEMA: modernize the integrated public alert and warning system (see S. 2664), S4903 [24JY]
Fish and fishing: promote sustainable conservation and management for fisheries and the communities that rely on them (see S. 2991), S6448 [9DE]
Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see S. 2800), S5564 [11SE]
Medicare: extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program (see S. 2187), S1870 [31MR]
——— provide for a minimum payment rate for primary care services furnished by primary care physicians (see S. 2186), S1870 [31MR]
National Guard: codify in law the establishment and duties of the Office of Complex Administrative Investigations (see S. 2875), S5782 [18SE]
National Institute of Mental Health: provide funding to support suicide prevention and brain research, including the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative (see S. 2035), S1001 [24FE]
National Teacher Day: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2875 [8MY]
National Travel and Tourism Week: observance (see S. Res. 443), S2953 [13MY]
Native Americans: ensure funding for certain health care services payments to Indian tribes and tribal organizations (see S. 2669), S4903 [24JY]
——— safeguard voting rights and provide resources and oversight necessary to ensure equal access to electoral process for Native Americans and Alaska Native voters (see S. 2399), S3294 [22MY]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see S. 2181), S1819 [27MR]
——— establish an integrated and comprehensive ocean, coastal, Great Lakes, and atmospheric research, prediction, and environmental information program to support renewable energy (see S. 2705), S5135 [30JY]
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), S1365 [6MR]
Social Security: enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (see S. 2455), S3544 [10JN]
Taxation: allow a credit for the purchase of heating and cooling equipment which meets the Energy Star program requirements and is used in certain high-cost energy communities (see S. 2059), S1233 [27FE]
——— encourage charitable contributions of real property for conservation purposes by Native corporations (see S. 2636), S4705 [22JY]
——— expand and modify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see S. 2069), S1233 [27FE]
Telephones: expand National Do Not Call Registry to include Super PACs and other third-party political groups, prohibit robo-calls to telephone numbers on the Registry, and prohibit push-polling (see S. 2957), S6204 [20NO]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 2004), S821 [6FE]
Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2258), S2424 [28AP]
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), S1168 [26FE]
Azrack, Joan M.: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Bashant, Cynthia A.: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2434 [29AP]
Biggs, Loretta Copeland: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Birotte, Andre, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S4545 [16JY], S4671 [22JY]
Bowen, Sharon Y.: nomination to the CFTC, S3285 [22MY], S3353 [3JN]
Brooks, Timothy L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1303 [5MR]
Burwell, Sylvia Mathews: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S3286 [22MY], S3398 [4JN]
Delgado Hernandez, Pedro A.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1349 [6MR]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1336, S1348 [6MR]
Dillon, Elizabeth K.: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
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]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S360 [15JA], S424 [16JA]
Fischer, Stanley: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3019 [14MY], S3175 [20MY]
Freeman, Beth Labson: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1019 [25FE]
Hale, David J.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6277 [3DE]
Moody, James M., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S996 [24FE]
Reeves, Pamela L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1302 [5MR]
Rosenberg, Robin L.: nomination to be district judge, S4545 [16JY], S4672 [22JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4298 [9JY], S4377 [10JY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), motion to proceed, S3997 [25JN], S4210 [7JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), motion to proceed, S4650 [21JY], S4728 [23JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S737, S738 [4FE], S794 [6FE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
White, Ronnie L.: nomination to be district judge, S4451 [14JY], S4519 [16JY]
Wilkins, Robert L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S209 [9JA]
Privilege of the floor
Demmert, Joy, S6579 [10DE]
Kearns, Lee, S6579 [10DE]
Kirkpatrick, Lavor, S6579 [10DE]
Mena, Morgan, S6579 [10DE]
Murphy, Eleanor, S6579 [10DE]
Remarks
Agreement on Port State Measures To Prevent, Deter, and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing: ratify, S2156 [3AP]
Alaska: anniversary of Great Alaska Earthquake (S. Res. 400), S1804 [27MR]
——— enter into intergovernmental agreements with Indian tribes relative to enforcement of certain State laws by Indian tribes, improve quality of life in rural Alaska, and reduce alcohol and drug abuse (S. 1474), S6414, S6416 [9DE]
——— success of Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care programs, S3394 [4JN]
Alaska Special Olympics: tribute, S2465• [29AP]
Amendment to the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries: ratify, S2156 [3AP]
Anchorage, AK: anniversary of Cook Inlet Housing Authority, S1311• [5MR]
——— anniversary of South Anchorage High School, S2376• [10AP]
Appropriations: establish a biennial appropriations process with the exception of defense spending and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (S. 625), S3220 [21MY]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5750 [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), S3645–S3647 [12JN], S4858 [24JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S845 [10FE], S866 [11FE]
Chesapeake Bay: require OMB to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the watershed and require EPA to develop and implement an adaptive management plan (S. 1000), S6247 [2DE]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), S6487 [10DE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2764 [7MY]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fisheries Resources in the North Pacific Ocean: ratify, S2156 [3AP]
Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the South Pacific Ocean: ratify, S2156 [3AP]
Dept. of the Interior: increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (H.R. 5069), S6247 [2DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a pilot program under which veterans in Alaska may receive health care benefits at non-departmental medical facilities, S3646 [12JN]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, S3645–S3647 [12JN], S4858 [24JY]
——— investigate delays in medical care and clandestine wait lists for veterans appointments at VA medical facilities, S3394 [4JN]
Fairbanks, AK: observance of Hockey Week, S220• [9JA]
Fish and fishing: implement treaties to prevent, deter, and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, S2156 [3AP]
Honor Flight Alaska (organization): tribute to Last Frontier and Golden Heart Chapters, S2464 [29AP]
IRS: exempt certain aircraft from air transportation excise tax, S3220 [21MY]
KCAM–Radio (Glennallen, AK): anniversary, S1515• [11MR]
Last Frontier Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S5986 [13NO]
Mayo Clinic: anniversary (S. Res. 339), S855, S856 [10FE]
Medicare: extend the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals (S. 1954), S855 [10FE]
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, S2454 [29AP]
National objectives: economic recovery, S6255–S6257 [2DE]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (S. 2181), S1805 [27MR]
Port Lions, AK: anniversary, S4264• [8JY]
Power resources: facilitate domestic energy production to reduce energy costs and spur economic growth and job creation, S2765 [7MY]
Red Cross Month: observance, S1277• [4MR]
Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S6596–S6598 [11DE]
——— legislative program, S856 [10FE]
——— reading of George Washington’s farewell address, unanimous-consent agreement, S856 [10FE]
Ships and vessels: remove limitation on a prohibition relative to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels, S6487 [10DE]
Social Security: enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (S. 2455), S3546 [10JN]
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), S5750 [18SE]
Taxation: allow a credit for the purchase of heating and cooling equipment which meets the Energy Star program requirements and is used in certain high-cost energy communities, S2765 [7MY]
——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6899 [16DE]
Thorn Bay, AK: tribute to Southeast Island School District for building greenhouses for students at each school, S3928• [24JN]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 2413), S3395 [4JN]
Violence Against Women Act: repeal special rule for Alaska, S6416 [9DE]
Week of the Young Child: observance, S2232• [8AP]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S6438 [9DE], S6499 [10DE], S6598–S6601, S6671 [11DE], S6781 [12DE], S6822, S6858 [15DE], S6913, S6914, S6917 [16DE]
Tributes
Bayless, Jeff, S1516• [11MR]
Brown, Fred, S4500• [15JY]
Busch, Lauren, S3928• [24JN]
Coburn, Senator, S6596 [11DE]
Henderson, Renee, S2465• [29AP]
Hunt, Ollen, S1815• [27MR]
Landrieu, Senator, S6651 [11DE]
McRae, Howard A., S5369• [8SE]
Naske, Claus-M., S1815• [27MR]
Parker, Walter, S4500• [15JY]
Rhodes, Phyllis, S1816• [27MR]
Zulkosky, Patricia, S5126• [30JY]
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESPONSE (nonprofit organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1558 [13NO]
BEHEE, KALEB
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E561 [9AP]
BEHRENS, JERRY
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3230 [21MY]
BEINART, PETER
Articles and editorials
Obama’s Disastrous Iraq Policy—An Autopsy, S4122 [26JN]
BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF
Messages
National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Obama, H5240 [10JN]
Remarks in House
European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms, H1725 [11FE]
Human rights: call for immediate release of all political prisoners, H3276 [29AP]
International Ice Hockey Federation: plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus relative to human rights violations, H3276 [29AP]
Remarks in Senate
Foreign policy: promote human rights and democracy, S3178 [20MY]
Human rights: call for immediate release of all political prisoners, S432 [16JA]
International Ice Hockey Federation: urge suspension of plan to hold 2014 World Ice Hockey Championship in Belarus relative to human rights violations, S433 [16JA]
BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF
Remarks in House
World War II: officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge, E867 [29MY]
BELGRADE, MT
Remarks in Senate
Belgrade High School: tribute to students for fundraising for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, S3663 [12JN]
BELIZE
Remarks in Senate
Moreno, Carlos R.: confirmation as Ambassador to Belize, S3176 [20MY]
——— nomination to be Ambassador to Belize, S2994 [14MY]
——— nomination to be Ambassador to Belize, unanimous-consent agreement, S2946 [13MY]
Reports filed
Nomination of Carlos R. Moreno To Be Ambassador to Belize: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S370 [15JA]
Statements
Central American Humanitarian Crisis Creating Influx of Unaccompanied Alien Children Illegally Entering the U.S., H7139 [31JY]
BELKIND, MYRON
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S650 [30JA]
BELL, ARON
Remarks in House
Tribute, H3438 [6MY]
BELL, COLLEEN BRADLEY
Cloture motions
Hungary: nomination to be Ambassador, S6187 [20NO], S6230 [1DE]
Letters
Presidental process for nominating diplomatic appointees: several former American Foreign Service Association presidents, S6240 [2DE]
Remarks in Senate
Hungary: nomination to be Ambassador, S6187 [20NO], S6230 [1DE], S6240 [2DE]
——— nomination to be Ambassador, unanimous-consent agreement, S6188 [20NO]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S762 [4FE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Hungary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S762 [4FE]
BELL, DON
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S1252 [27FE]
BELL, EMMA
Remarks in House
Port Gibson, MS: tribute to Heavenly Angels Daycare Center, E1233 [25JY]
BELL, NELLEANN R. HAMM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E158 [4FE]
BELL, PATRICK R.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2859 [8MY]
BELL, PEGGY KIRK
Remarks in House
Carolinas PGA Hall of Fame: inductee, E474 [1AP]
BELL, TOM
Letters
Medicare enforcement instruction extension of supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals, H7340 [9SE]
BELL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES (company)
Remarks in House
Illinois: 10th Congressional District Top Exporter honoree, E386 [14MR]
BELLAMY, FLORENCE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E646 [30AP]
BELLAMY, FRANCIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7279 [8SE]
BELLAMY, KACEY
Remarks in Senate
Olympic Games: tribute to New Hampshire participants, S817 [6FE]
BELLE ISLE, FL
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E41 [10JA]
BELLEFONTE, PA
Remarks in House
Actuated Medical, Inc.: SBA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Tibbetts Award recipient, H5508 [19JN]
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology: tribute to career technical training and job placement of graduates, H5240 [10JN]
BELLEVILLE, IL
Remarks in House
St. Paul United Church of Christ: anniversary, E1693 [2DE]
BELLEVUE, NE
Remarks in Senate
Saunders, Jay and Mary: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5583 [15SE]
BELLEVUE, TN
Remarks in Senate
Aviation: tribute to victims of plane crash, S1864, S1865 [31MR]
BELLEVUE, WA
Remarks in House
Bellevue Downtown Association: anniversary, E206 [11FE]
BELLEVUE DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E206 [11FE]
BELLFLOWER, CA
Remarks in House
St. John Bosco High School: tribute to football team, E407 [21MR]
BELLISSIMO, FRANK AND TERESSA
Remarks in House
Frank & Teressa’s Anchor Bar (business): anniversary, E334 [6MR]
BELLVELLE, IL
Remarks in House
Southwestern Illinois College: tribute to Programs and Services for Older Persons, E596 [28AP]
BELMONTE, MONTE
Remarks in House
Northampton, MA: tribute to Monte’s March, H8154 [20NO]
BELSON, DaMARA
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S4664 [21JY]
BELTON, TX
Remarks in House
Peeples, Bernita: Yellow Rose of Texas Award recipient, E187 [10FE]
BENARDO, JOSEPH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E943 [10JN]
BENAVIDEZ, BENNY G.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1535 [12NO]
BENDER, BRYAN
Articles and editorials
Formerly a Leader on Land Mine Ban, S3908 [24JN]
BENEDICT COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Harambee Festival: anniversary, E155 [3FE]
BENESH, JOE
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E532 [7AP]
BENEVIDES, LUIS A.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E996 [17JN]
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA (fraternal organization)
Remarks in House
Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Asbury Park-Wall Elks Lodge 128, E1044 [20JN]
Lancaster, PA: anniversary of Lancaster Elks Lodge 134, H7458 [15SE]
Pedriani, Maria: Hazleton, PA, Elks Lodge 200 Elk of the Year award recipient, E306 [5MR]
BENHABIB, MOISES
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6690 [11DE]
BENIN, REPUBLIC OF
Bills and resolutions
Foreign aid: condition U.S. financial assistance upon the release of Mojaidou Soumanou from prison (see H.R. 3827), H134 [9JA]
Remarks in Senate
Puzey, Kate: investigation of 2009 murder of Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, S1761 [26MR]
BENINCASA, JOHN
Remarks in House
Trib, E640 [30AP]
BENISHEK, DAN (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5452 [18JN]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3230, Veteran Access to Care Act, H5429 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Architect of the Capitol: place a chair honoring American POW/MIA on the Capitol Grounds (see H.R. 5391), H8171 [20NO]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H474 [15JA]
Business and industry: exempt from manufacturer transparency reporting certain Social Security benefit transfers used for educational purposes (see H.R. 5539), H9305 [11DE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 461), H1241 [16JA]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H3242 [28AP]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H8366 [3DE]
Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 448), H8669 [4DE]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H4476 [19MY]
Corps of Engineers: carry out projects necessary to separate the hydrologic connection between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River to prevent interbasin transfer of aquatic invasive species (see H.R. 4001), H1773 [11FE] (see H.R. 5861), H9302 [11DE]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4831 [22MY]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 3211), H2066 [27FE]
Dept. of Defense: delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs (see H.R. 4928), H5597 [20JN]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H6860 [25JY]
Dept. of HHS: designate a Health Professional Shortage Area for maternity care (see H.R. 4385), H5598 [20JN]
——— expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents (see H.R. 3548), H2803 [1AP]
——— prohibit replacement of existing coding system for disease and diagnosis classifications in implementing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards (see H.R. 1701), H4910 [28MY]
——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 3723), H5065 [30MY]
Dept. of the Interior: place certain lands in Skagit and San Juan Counties, WA, into trust for the Samish Indian Nation (see H.R. 1225), H6217 [14JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in tracking and procurement of biological implants and tissue or bone grafts (see H.R. 4374), H3409 [1MY]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H1769 [11FE]
——— revoke bonuses paid to employees involved in electronic medical appointment wait list manipulations (see H.R. 5254), H7039 [29JY]
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 H.R. 5059), H6105 [10JY]
Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H6746 [23JY]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1801), H4830 [22MY]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H1773 [11FE]
——— support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1770 [11FE]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5725 [24JN]
EPA: authorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (see H.R. 5764), H8868 [8DE]
——— preserve existing rights and responsibilities relative to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5071), H6816 [24JY]
——— prohibit release of sensitive data relative to livestock producers (see H.R. 4157), H2991 [7AP]
——— set reasonable limits on stringency and timing of proposed regulations for new residential wood heaters, forced-air furnaces, and residential masonry heaters (see H.R. 4407), H3243 [28AP]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H7979 [13NO]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 50), H3199 [10AP]
FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7297 [8SE]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H73 [8JA]
——— reduce discretionary budget authority of any agency if financial statement for previous fiscal year does not receive a qualified or unqualified audit opinion by an independent auditor (see H.R. 5126), H6351 [16JY]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 578), H3198 [10AP]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H1777 [14FE]
Ford, Gerald R.: anniversary of Presidency (see H. Res. 638), H5640 [23JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H5826 [3JY]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7980 [13NO]
Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health plans and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 4077), H1937 [25FE]
——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H1243 [16JA]
——— promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3116), H10318 [12DE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H1243 [16JA]
Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 3722), H6297 [15JY]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1481 [28JA]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1720 [10FE]
Israel: condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6816 [24JY]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H5364 [12JN]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (see H.R. 4590), H5877 [8JY]
Medicare: modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H4830 [22MY]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H4910 [28MY]
——— provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 4781), H6217 [14JY]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H2803 [1AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2099 [28FE]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H4834 [23MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: continue use of quarterly reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful uses under electronic health records incentive payment programs (see H.R. 5481), H10318 [12DE]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay if a Federal budget deficit existed in the most recent fiscal year (see H.R. 3993), H1658 [5FE]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H184 [13JA]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7940 [12NO]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H7893 [18SE]
Motor vehicles: require dealers to disclose the presence of event data recorders on new automobiles and require manufacturers to provide the option to enable or disable such devices (see H.R. 2414), H7388 [9SE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H3242 [28AP]
National Mental Health No Stigma Week: designate (see H. Res. 572), H3446 [6MY]
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 H.R. 3976), H1511 [29JA]
National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 583), H4064 [13MY]
National Teacher Day: observance (see H. Res. 571), H3446 [6MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3409 [1MY]
NIH: reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (see H.R. 594), H5368 [13JN]
——— submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H4834 [23MY]
NOAA: conduct assessment of cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes (see H.R. 5713), H7995 [14NO]
North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (see H.R. 4736), H6137 [11JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H2803 [1AP]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1687 [6FE]
——— extend health plan coverage to dependent children in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5384), H7242 [1AU]
——— maintain preexisting condition coverage and guaranteed availability of health insurance if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5328), H7242 [1AU]
——— repeal (see H.R. 3121), H1243 [16JA]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7996 [14NO]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H3242 [28AP]
Poland: anniversary of Warsaw Uprising (see H. Res. 690), H6859 [25JY]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H3242 [28AP]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7456 [11SE]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H6746 [23JY]
Taxation: modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H8669 [4DE]
——— modify taxation of hard cider (see H.R. 2921), H1545 [3FE]
——— reduce rate on distilled spirits produced by small producers (see H.R. 1806), H2098 [28FE]
——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H1720 [10FE]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 730), H7675 [17SE]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6217 [14JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 5484), H7617 [16SE]
FERC: review decisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corp., affecting cost allocation under system support resources agreements (see H.R. 5722), H8033 [17NO]
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5066), H6106 [10JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: limit rescissions of coverage under health plans in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5321), H7181 [31JY]
Star-Spangled Banner: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1937 [25FE]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (H.R. 5484), H7618 [16SE]
FERC: review decisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corp., affecting cost allocation under system support resources agreements (H.R. 5722), H8033 [17NO]
National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5066), H6107 [10JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: limit rescissions of coverage under health plans in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (H.R. 5321), H7186 [31JY]
Remarks
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H460 [15JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H460 [15JA]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, H1495 [29JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5304 [11JN]
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), conference report, H7081 [30JY]
——— 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), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 628), H5408 [18JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits under the status of disabled while their Dept. of Veterans Affairs disability claims are pending, H5304 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: Defense Health Program Alzheimer’s disease research funding, H5452 [18JN]
——— delay closure of certain Senior ROTC programs, H5547 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5452 [18JN], H5547 [19JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts and agreements for the transfer of certain veterans unable to live independently to non-departmental medical foster homes, H5132 [9JN]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (H.R. 4810), H5199 [10JN]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, H5408 [18JN], H7081 [30JY]
——— improve accountability to the Inspector General (H.R. 2072), H3341 [30AP], H5130, H5131, H5134 [9JN]
——— investigate delays in medical care and clandestine wait lists for veterans appointments at VA medical facilities, H5132 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding for senior executive bonuses, H3341 [30AP]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), H4696 [21MY]
——— require recipients of grants and other assistance for provision of housing and other services to homeless veterans to comply with building and fire codes, H5132 [9JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3341 [30AP]
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 (H.R. 5059), H8902 [9DE]
Elizabeth L. Kinnunen Post Office Building, Munising, MI: designate (H.R. 2223), H6155 [14JY]
Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), H7013 [29JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5990 [9JY]
Gaylord, MI: anniversary of Alpenfest, E1157• [15JY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H5990 [9JY]
Jacobi, Michael: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E994• [17JN]
Jason Crisp Forest Service Building, Nebo, NC: designate (H.R. 4360), H5384, H5385 [17JN]
Michigan: anniversary of Veterans Snowmobile Ride, E320• [6MR]
——— inclusion of the word ‘‘yooper’’ in ‘‘Merriam-Webster Dictionary’’ as a nickname for a native or resident of the Upper Peninsula, E465• [27MR]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (S. 23), H2126 [4MR]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), H1567 [4FE]
——— recognize heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on public lands and ensure continued opportunities for those activities, H1567 [4FE]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H460 [15JA]
Swope, Matthew: Police Officers Association of Michigan Police Officer of the Year Award recipient, E994• [17JN]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H2609 [24MR]
Tributes
Flaminio, Donald (Flip), E439• [26MR]
Haske, Keith, E1184• [17JY]
Parks, Steve, E465• [27MR]
BENJAMIN, GEORGES
Letters
Keystone XL Pipeline permit, S6041 [18NO]
BENNET, MICHAEL F. (a Senator from Colorado)
Amendments
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1244 [27FE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2676 [5MY], S2816 [7MY], S2880 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S6099 [18NO]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1562, S1588, S1591, S1593 [12MR], S1610 [13MR]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), S4006 [25JN]
Federal agencies and departments: require certain agencies to conduct assessments of data centers and develop data center consolidation and optimization plans (S. 1611), S5837, S5864 [18SE]
Olympic Games: discourage ambush marketing by entities that adversely effect the ability of Team USA to attract sponsorships (S. Res. 289), S832, S834 [6FE]
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), S2978 [13MY], S3095, S3097, S3101, S3102, S3137 [15MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1456), S1666 [13MR]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3771 [17JN], S3881 [19JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4276 [8JY], S4337 [9JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S227 [9JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1244 [27FE]
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, H1473 [28JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see S. 2464), S3604 [11JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S5434 [9SE]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5508 [10SE]
——— expand and improve care to members and veterans with mental health disorders, review characterization of discharges, and establish a loan repayment program for certain VA psychiatrists (see S. 2182), S4558 [16JY]
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), S3476 [5JN]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
BLM: permanently reauthorize Permit Processing Improvement Fund and provide flexibility to designate new pilot offices and revise fee structures relative to oil and gas permitting (see S. 2440), S4621 [17JY]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S69 [7JA]
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), S5375 [8SE]
Chaffee County, CO: designate certain Federal land as a national monument and as wilderness (see S. 1794), S1234 [27FE]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 404), S1819 [27MR]
Children and youth: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S5920 [12NO]
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), S2327 [9AP]
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S4997 [28JY]
Community development: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined requirements (see S. 2900), S5783 [18SE]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see S. 1422), S2327 [9AP]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 2971), S6449 [9DE]
——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (see S. 2074), S1282 [4MR] (see S. 2262), S2424 [28AP]
CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 2581), S4404 [10JY]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 666), S440 [16JA]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish an emergency watershed protection disaster assistance fund to provide assistance for any natural disaster (see S. 2163), S1775 [26MR]
Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1956), S600 [29JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
Dept. of HHS: facilitate emergency medical services personnel training and certification curriculums for veterans (see S. 1060), S1316 [5MR]
——— increase access to Medicare data (see S. 1758), S4558 [16JY]
Dept. of Justice: protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 822), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 2964), S6205 [20NO]
Dept. of State: rename the Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking as the Bureau To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and provide for an Assistant Sec., to head such Bureau (see S. 1249), S4404 [10JY]
Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see S. 2367), S3237 [21MY]
——— make permanent the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see S. 1913), S290 [13JA]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see S. 2188), S4706 [22JY]
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), S3605 [11JN]
——— improve processing of claims for benefits (see S. 2091), S3425 [4JN]
Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 429), S2470 [29AP]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 1410), S4224 [7JY]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5918 [12NO]
Financial institutions: provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see S. 635), S1775 [26MR]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S1003 [24FE]
Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 505), S4620 [17JY]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 545), S5588 [15SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S1175 [26FE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2789), S5507 [10SE]
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]
Iran: impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement (see S. 1881), S133 [8JA]
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), S4504 [15JY]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]
Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Medicare: provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see S. 948), S3898 [23JN]
——— require State licensure and bid surety bonds for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see S. 2975), S6449 [9DE]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 2348), S5629 [16SE]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S4405 [10JY]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (see S. 1737), S1585 [12MR] (see S. 2223), S2327 [9AP]
Motor vehicles: limit retrieval of data from vehicle event data recorders (see S. 1925), S325 [14JA]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S5564 [11SE]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 438), S2718 [6MY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 547), S5629 [16SE]
National Park Service: refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see S. 2104), S1519 [11MR]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (see S. 2944), S6206 [20NO]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S4662 [21JY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S2425 [28AP]
Olympic Games: commemorate the success of Team USA in the past 22 Olympic Winter Games and support Team USA in the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 352), S821 [6FE]
——— tribute to U.S. participants in 2014 Olympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 381), S1519 [11MR]
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]
——— revise reporting requirements to preserve the privacy of individuals (see S. 2176), S3605 [11JN]
Pharmaceuticals: establish a new class of ‘‘dormant therapy’’ drugs to remove disincentives to the development of certain treatments relative to the length of patent protections (see S. 3004), S6626 [11DE]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2516), S3938 [24JN]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 368), S1234 [27FE]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see S. 2304), S2796 [7MY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 548), S5629 [16SE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 2363), S3184 [20MY]
Taxation: clarify treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes (see S. 1507), S1654 [13MR]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S6627 [11DE]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 526), S1819 [27MR]
——— 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]
Technology: allow consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices for interoperability purposes (see S. 517), S4336 [9JY]
Television: facilitate paid television service in certain counties in Colorado (see S. 2375), S3237 [21MY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S4337 [9JY]
U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see S. 2060), S3296 [22MY]
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), S6234 [1DE]
World Plumbing Day: designate (see S. Res. 390), S1694 [24MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see S. 1957), S439 [16JA]
Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program for competency-based education to allow higher education institutions to develop innovative ways to teach and reduce costs (see S. 2513), S3898 [23JN]
Dept. of HHS: improve field emergency medical services (see S. 2400), S3294 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide additional oversight and guidance relative to cybersecurity personnel (see S. 2372), S3237 [21MY]
FDA: create a limited population pathway for approval of certain antibacterial drugs (see S. 2996), S6540 [10DE]
——— provide for the regulation of patient records and certain decision support medical software (see S. 2977), S6350 [4DE]
Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see S. 2691), S5134 [30JY]
Lobbyists: prohibit current Members of Congress, and increase restrictions on congressional staff, from becoming lobbyists, ban lobbyists from joining congressional staff, and improve disclosure requirements (see S. 2417), S3367 [3JN]
——— prohibit Members of Congress and candidates from soliciting campaign contributions while Congress is in session, eliminate bundling of large contributions, and reform registration process (see S. 2754), S5217 [31JY]
Taxation: extend energy credit for solar projects under construction (see S. 2003), S821 [6FE]
Cloture motions
Adegbile, Debo P.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S1223 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S619 [30JA], S689 [3FE]
Alonso, Jorge L.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5197 [31JY]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
Blakey, John R.: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Bough, Stephen R.: nomination to be district judge, S6806 [13DE], S6905 [16DE]
Bowen, Sharon Y.: nomination to the CFTC, S3285 [22MY], S3353 [3JN]
Burroughs, Allison Dale: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Burwell, Sylvia Mathews: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S3286 [22MY], S3398 [4JN]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), motion to proceed, S2690 [6MY]
Gilliam, Haywood S., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
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]
Leeson, Joseph F., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6294 [3DE], S6319 [4DE]
Mazzant, Amos L., III: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Mehta, Amit P.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Meyer, Jeffrey A.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S991 [24FE]
Owens, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1770 [26MR], S1799 [27MR]
Pappert, Gerald J.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6278 [3DE]
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]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), motion to proceed, S1770 [26MR], S1799 [27MR]
Pitman, Robert L.: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Schroeder, Robert W., III: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Smith, Christopher A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Fossil Energy, S6806 [13DE]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), motion to proceed, S3997 [25JN], S4210 [7JY]
Stivers, Gregory N.: nomination to be district judge, S6293 [3DE], S6318 [4DE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S204 [9JA], S311 [14JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
Privilege of the floor
Sherman, Laura, S6304 [3DE]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S631 [30JA], S720 [4FE]
CFTC: specify how clearing requirements apply to certain affiliate transactions (H.R. 5471), S6581 [10DE]
CIA: release of Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) report on CIA detention and interrogation program, S6527 [10DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: modify crop insurance eligibility requirements to include compliance with conservation laws, S631 [30JA]
Dept. of Commerce: require more accurate calculation of propane costs and clarify impact of propane prices on Propane Education & Research Council educational outreach activities (H.R. 5705), S6580 [10DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6524, S6527 [10DE]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 2992), S6581 [10DE]
Dept. of Justice: encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (H.R. 1447), S6579, S6580 [10DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct study relative to burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries (S. 2822), S6580 [10DE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), S5500 [10SE]
Federal employees: change default investment fund under the Thrift Savings Plan (H.R. 4193), S6580 [10DE]
Financial institutions: allow use of prize-linked savings accounts to encourage personal savings (H.R. 3374), S6580 [10DE]
Immigration: reform (S. 744), S2287, S2290 [8AP], S4127 [26JN]
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization): condemn killing of Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig and other terrorist acts and express condolences to his family (S. Res. 598), S6581 [10DE]
James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway: designate (H.R. 4926), S6580 [10DE]
James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway: designate (H.R. 4926), S6580 [10DE]
Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, S2464 [29AP]
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, S2542 [30AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), House amendment, S6524, S6527 [10DE]
Public lands: authorizing Federal land projects that develop natural resources for energy production, expand national park system boundaries, and establish new parks, S6524, S6527 [10DE]
San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness, S6524 [10DE]
Senate: legislative priorities, S5500 [10SE]
——— legislative program, S6581 [10DE]
Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S5501 [10SE]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), S6281 [3DE]
——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), S6282 [3DE]
——— extend production tax credit for wind power, S6282 [3DE]
——— extend special rule for contributions of capital gain real property made for conservation purposes, S6282 [3DE]
——— extend the production and investment tax credits for wind facilities, S2179 [7AP]
——— provide for equalization of the excise tax on liquefied natural gas and per energy equivalent of diesel, S6770 [12DE]
Tributes
Aragon, Ross, S1726• [25MR]
Hays, Sean T., S1580• [12MR]
Murphy, Lillian, S1277• [4MR]
Newton, Jimmy R., Jr., S2092• [2AP]
Smith, David P., S2323• [9AP]
Udall, Senator Mark, S6612 [11DE]
BENNETT, BOB
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6782 [12DE]
BENNETT, BRIAN
Articles and editorials
Deportation Data Won’t Dispel Rumors Drawing Migrant Minors to U.S. (excerpt), S4308 [9JY]
BENNETT, DAVID M.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Postal Service Governor: Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (Senate), S5134 [30JY]
BENNETT, HALE B.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2907 [12MY]
BENNETT, HAROLD G.
Bills and resolutions
Harold George Bennett Post Office, Perryville, AR: designate (see H.R. 4355), H2801 [1AP]
Remarks in House
Harold George Bennett Post Office, Perryville, AR: designate (H.R. 4355), H6156, H6157 [14JY]
Texts of
H.R. 4355, Harold George Bennett Post Office, Perryville, AR, H6156 [14JY]
BENNETT, JIM
Letters
Election of Bradley Byrne to the House of Representatives, H42 [8JA]
BENNETT, JORDAN
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E232 [25FE]
BENNETT, KIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1518 [12NO]
BENNINGER, MARY ELLEN
Remarks in House
Hillsborough, CA, City School District: Associated Parents Group Citizen of the Year award recipient, E626 [29AP]
BENNINGHOFF, FLOYD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1319 [1AU]
BENOIT, BRYAN
Bills and resolutions
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit (see S. Res. 452), S3184 [20MY]
Remarks in Senate
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit (S. Res. 452), S3193 [20MY]
Texts of
S. Res. 452, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in City of Lafayette v. Bryan Benoit, S3191 [20MY]
BENSON, RALPH
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1800 [12DE]
BENTIVOLIO, KERRY L. (a Representative from Michigan)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4307), H3293 [29AP]
——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4308), H3293 [29AP]
Armed Forces: afford each member of a Reserve component with the opportunity for a physical examination before separation from the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2841), H1512 [29JA]
——— authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H.J. Res. 123), H7296 [8SE]
——— require mental health assessments before enlistment or commissioning as an officer (see H.R. 4305), H4476 [19MY]
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 3933), H2991 [7AP]
Children and youth: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 4636), H4911 [28MY]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H73 [8JA]
Colleges and universities: ensure appropriate spending of taxpayer funds on student aid, access to information to make informed choices about postsecondary education, and oppose Federal rating system (see H. Res. 614), H6217 [14JY]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H5187 [9JN]
——— provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings (see H.R. 917), H7297 [8SE]
Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 3211), H2962 [4AP]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H2611 [24MR]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7894 [18SE]
Dept. of Education: expand higher education opportunities by allowing States to develop their own systems of accrediting educational institutions, curricula, programs, and courses (see H.R. 4612), H4015 [8MY]
——— limit authority to issue regulations, rules, grant conditions and guidance materials in order to support decision-making functions of local educational agencies (see H.R. 1386), H1687 [6FE]
——— prohibit Federal education mandates (see H.R. 4008), H2002 [26FE]
——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H20 [7JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H224 [14JA]
Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (see H. Res. 565), H3449 [6MY]
——— provide the Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs authority to establish a prescription drug take-back program for Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 3714), H2486 [14MR]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H6352 [16JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify manner in which an advance educational assistance payment is charged against the entitlement of a veteran to such assistance (see H.R. 4184), H2256 [6MR]
——— clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialists (see H.R. 3508), H2258 [6MR]
——— provide additional points on competitive service entrance exam of preference eligible veterans applying for departmental positions (see H.R. 5023), H6746 [23JY]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2199 [5MR]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H6746 [23JY]
Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H6746 [23JY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3689), H1481 [28JA]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1770 [11FE]
EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see H.R. 4012), H5069 [2JN]
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act: clarify requirements of authorized representatives (see H.R. 3604), H2962 [4AP]
FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H2486 [14MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit certain agencies from using or purchasing certain firearms and require GAO report on Federal units receiving tactical training that respond to certain high-risk situations (see H.R. 4934), H5639 [23JN]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
——— require all officials who stop enforcing a law for any reason to report to Congress (see H.R. 3973), H1659 [5FE]
Federal employees: direct the employing authority of any officer or employee of the Federal Government who is in contempt of Congress to not pay such employee while they remain in contempt (see H.R. 4447), H6217 [14JY]
——— impose penalties for unathorized disclosure of personal financial information (see H.R. 3764), H184 [13JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal health information (see H.R. 3763), H184 [13JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal tax information (see H.R. 3762), H184 [13JA]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H4785 [21MY]
Ford, Gerald R.: anniversary of Presidency (see H. Res. 638), H5640 [23JN]
Foreign aid: suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens (see H.R. 5014), H6217 [14JY]
FRS: require creation of a consumer opt-out list for collected data by, free credit monitoring by, and a Senate confirmed Director of, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and improve security of collected data (see H.R. 4604), H3940 [7MY]
Health: repeal mandate that new employees of certain employers be automatically enrolled in the employer’s health benefits plan (see H.R. 1254), H1481 [28JA]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H136 [9JA]
Immigration: oppose any immigration reform proposal that legalizes, grants amnesty for, or confers any legal status condoning otherwise unlawful entry or presence in the U.S., of any individual (see H. Res. 326), H1720 [10FE]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H4476 [19MY]
——— prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions (see H. Res. 445), H3941 [7MY]
Law enforcement: reform civil asset forfeiture policies (see H.R. 5212), H7939 [12NO]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H2962 [4AP]
Macedonia: support accession to NATO (see H. Res. 543), H2961 [4AP]
Medicare: provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H6746 [23JY]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H6746 [23JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H3365 [30AP]
Motor vehicles: reduce operation and maintenance costs associated with the Federal fleet by encouraging the use of remanufactured parts (see H.R. 4056), H2962 [4AP]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1545 [3FE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
National Security Agency: limit acquisition of certain business records (see H.R. 3920), H1241 [16JA]
National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 583), H4064 [13MY]
National Teacher Day: observance (see H. Res. 571), H3446 [6MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3198 [10AP]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H6860 [25JY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H2991 [7AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 4396), H2913 [3AP]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1773 [11FE]
——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 3541), H224 [14JA]
——— repeal unless initial enrollment target for exchanges has been met (see H.R. 3784), H2486 [14MR]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 671), H6352 [16JY]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H21 [7JA]
Power resources: achieve domestic energy independence by empowering States to control development and production of all forms of energy on all available Federal land (see H.R. 2511), H1512 [29JA]
Roads and highways: withhold certain highway funds from a State that uses an automated traffic enforcement system on a Federal-aid highway (see H.R. 5755), H8169 [20NO]
Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 3482), H2962 [4AP]
Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs.: call for resignation relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefit claims backlog and delays in providing emergency health care (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4911 [28MY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 728), H8033 [17NO]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H4910 [28MY]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2645 [25MR]
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 H.R. 1620), H6815 [24JY]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H5073 [5JN]
——— modify taxation of hard cider (see H.R. 2921), H3941 [7MY]
——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 3728), H3293 [29AP]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H2302 [11MR]
Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3486), H1545 [3FE]
Ukraine: support democratic and European aspirations and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear (see H. Res. 447), H1432 [27JA]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H6860 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Credit: require public disclosure of method used to calculate consumer credit scores and inclusion of debt settlement agreements in consumer reports (see H.R. 5479), H7617 [16SE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens (see H.R. 5121), H6351 [16JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making supplemental appropriations to establish and maintain mobile hospital units for responding to an epidemic (see H.R. 5738), H8132 [19NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue Transportation Bonds to fund transportation projects in each State (see H.R. 4945), H5723 [24JN]
House of Representatives: establish standards defining impeachable ‘‘high crimes and misdemeanors’’ as applied to President of the U.S. (see H. Res. 779), H9303 [11DE]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay if a Federal budget deficit existed in the most recent fiscal year (see H.R. 3993), H1658 [5FE]
SBA: direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5231), H7039 [29JY]
Taxation: provide a deduction for elementary and secondary private school tuition (see H.R. 5779), H8272 [2DE]
Unemployment: provide that if unemployment benefits are extended, prospective benefits shall be subject to gradual reduction (see H.R. 4431), H3142 [9AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Credit: require public disclosure of method used to calculate consumer credit scores and inclusion of debt settlement agreements in consumer reports (H.R. 5479), H7618 [16SE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens (H.R. 5121), H6352 [16JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making supplemental appropriations to establish and maintain mobile hospital units for responding to an epidemic (H.R. 5738), H8133 [19NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue Transportation Bonds to fund transportation projects in each State (H.R. 4945), H5724 [24JN]
Members of Congress: reduce rates of basic pay if a Federal budget deficit existed in the most recent fiscal year (H.R. 3993), H1658 [5FE]
SBA: direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (H.R. 5231), H7040 [29JY]
Taxation: provide a deduction for elementary and secondary private school tuition (H.R. 5779), H8273 [2DE]
Unemployment: provide that if unemployment benefits are extended, prospective benefits shall be subject to gradual reduction (H.R. 4431), H3143 [9AP]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H3943 [8MY], H4479 [20MY], H4913 [29MY], H5879 [9JY], H7941 [13NO]
Remarks
Chaldean Community Foundation: tribute to funding opportunity announcement, E1158• [15JY]
Chen, Stephanie: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E119• [27JA]
Chinese Association of Greater Detroit: anniversary, E1161• [15JY]
Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS, H5765 [25JN]
Egypt: religious persecution of Christians, H6947 [28JY]
——— restrict sale, lease, transfer, retransfer, or delivery of F–16 aircraft, M1 tanks, or certain other defense articles or services (H.R. 939), H6947 [28JY]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (H.R. 3635), H6935, H6936 [28JY]
Health care professionals: tribute to nurses, E832• [22MY]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H10303 [11DE]
——— legislative priorities, E1849•–E1852• [16DE]
Iran: prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions, H4919 [29MY]
Iraq: religious persecution of Christians, H7036 [29JY]
——— takeover of cities by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and call for U.S. intervention, H5404 [18JN]
IRS: disappearance of emails relative to investigation of alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups, H5765 [25JN], H6758 [24JY]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, H7032 [29JY]
Jackson, Mark: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E120• [27JA]
Kao, Josephine: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E118• [27JA]
Lance Corporal Wesley G. Davids and Captain Nicholas J. Rozanski Memorial Post Office, Dublin, OH: designate (H.R. 4919), H6936, H6937 [28JY]
Lerner, Lois G.: find in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H. Res. 574), H3907 [7MY]
Middle East: religious persecution of Christians, H6130 [11JY]
National Nurses Week: observance, H4047 [9MY]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, E1742• [4DE]
Olivet, MI: tribute to Olivet Middle School football team, E73• [15JA]
Phi Theta Kappa Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Schoolcraft College Omicron Iota chapter inductees, E1671• [1DE]
Pijls, Patrick: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E118• [27JA]
Republican Party: tribute to Tea Party efforts to battle tyranny and assaults on freedom, E1678• [1DE]
Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2601 [24MR]
Troy, MI: tribute to Boulan Park Middle School investment team, E1005• [17JN]
Votes: position on missed, H3922• [7MY], H5752• [25JN]
Waterford, MI: anniversary of St. Perpetua Catholic Church, E1241• [25JY]
Women Officials Network Foundation: tribute to WONder Woman Award recipients, E489• [2AP]
Xie, Yushu (Joy): Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E116• [27JA]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E1772 [10DE]
Tributes
David, Marcia A., E1589• [14NO]
Fracassa, Albert, E119• [27JA]
Freudenberg, Tom and Phyllis, E57• [13JA]
Piraneo, Joseph, E56• [13JA]
Stockman, Representative, E1798• [12DE]
Whitfield, Charles J., E71• [15JA]
Zurek, Isabel M., E623• [29AP]
BENTLEY, ARTHUR L., III
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5588 [15SE]
BENTLEY, KRIS
Articles and editorials
Best Men Win, S1813 [27MR]
Remarks in Senate
Sundy Best (musical group): tribute, S1812 [27MR]
BENTLEY, ROBERT (Governor of Alabama)
Letters
Election of Bradley Byrne to the House of Representatives, H42 [8JA]
BENTON, SUZANNE
Remarks in House
Association of Colorado County Commissioners: Colorado County Administrator of the Year Award recipient, E71 [15JA]
BENTON, THOMAS H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1068 [25JN]
BENTON COUNTY, IA
Remarks in Senate
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Benton County, IA, S3539 [10JN]
BENTON COUNTY, OR
Remarks in Senate
Benton County Fair and Rodeo: anniversary, S5130 [30JY]
BENTON COUNTY, WA
Remarks in Senate
Richland, WA: anniversary of Hanford B Reactor, S5855 [18SE]
BENYAMIN, BARR
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6691 [11DE]
BENZA, GAETANO R.
Remarks in Senate
French Legion of Honor: Medal of Chevalier recipient, S3466 [5JN]
BENZIE COUNTY, MI
Remarks in House
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: designate certain lands and inland water as wilderness (S. 23), H2125, H2126, H2143 [4MR]
Reports filed
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 163) (H. Rept. 113–366), H2097 [28FE]
Texts of
S. 23, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act, H2125 [4MR]
BERA, AMI (a Representative from California)
Amendments
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), H1634 [5FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H1772 [11FE]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2435 [13MR]
Armed Forces: authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 2377), H5024 [29MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2486 [14MR]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]
——— exempt retired pay of certain disabled veterans from full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment and prevent adverse impact of such adjustment on Survivor Benefit Plan annuities (see H.R. 3789), H73 [8JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3790), H73 [8JA]
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7619 [16SE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]
Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 302), H73 [8JA]
Bureau of Reclamation: participate in design, planning and construction of the South Sacramento County Agriculture and Habitat Lands Water Recycling Project (see H.R. 4266), H2484 [14MR]
California: authorize construction of San Luis Reservoir expansion (see H.R. 4126), H2097 [28FE]
——— authorize construction of Shasta Dam expansion (see H.R. 4125), H2097 [28FE]
——— authorize construction of the Upper San Joaquin River Storage (see H.R. 4127), H2097 [28FE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (see H.R. 5425), H7387 [9SE]
Cambodia: honor victims of genocide that took place from 1975–1979 (see H. Res. 464), H2002 [26FE]
Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]
China: call for further defense against state-sponsored cyber-enabled theft of trade secrets by China, including by the People’s Liberation Army (see H. Res. 643), H5768 [25JN]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2746 [27MR]
Colonel M.J. ‘Mac’ Dube, USMC Post Office Building, Twentynine Palms, CA: designate (see H.R. 5331), H7182 [31JY]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H4060 [9MY]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 728), H7128 [30JY]
Corps of Engineers: update and improve reservoir operations (see H.R. 3988), H4017 [8MY]
Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 4148), H3058 [8AP]
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 H.R. 1563), H7128 [30JY]
——— improve the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and regional innovation programs (see H.R. 3918), H1241 [16JA]
Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H1772 [11FE]
Dept. of HHS: establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 1907), H7241 [1AU]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H6352 [16JY]
Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4163), H2255 [6MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 2529), H5559 [19JN]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H1777 [14FE]
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 H.R. 5059), H6977 [28JY]
Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see H.R. 3398), H7189 [31JY]
Diseases: authorize assistance on an emergency basis for countries affected by or at risk of being affected by the ebola virus outbreak to effectively address such outbreak at its source (see H.R. 5710), H8072 [18NO]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5725 [24JN]
Drought: provide drought assistance to California and other affected Western States (see H.R. 4239), H2432 [13MR]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H2611 [24MR]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Federal agencies and departments: create an expedited procedure to enact GAO recommendations for consolidation and elimination to reduce duplication (see H.R. 2506), H7128 [30JY]
Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 4885), H6137 [11JY]
Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building, Lompoc, CA: designate (see H.R. 5562), H7883 [18SE]
FHA: ensure stability in maximum mortgage amount limitations for areas experiencing decreases in median home prices (see H.R. 4208), H2645 [25MR]
Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H1772 [11FE]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H6217 [14JY]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 107), H6746 [23JY]
Health: develop and disseminate clinical practice guidelines and establish right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving Federal payors (see H.R. 4106), H2064 [27FE]
——— make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 1146), H4830 [22MY]
——— support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see H. Res. 688), H8932 [9DE]
Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 5186), H7901 [19SE]
India: recognize importance of 2014 elections (see H. Res. 607), H5023 [29MY]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H2002 [26FE]
Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future (see H. Res. 608), H5064 [30MY]
Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 5687), H7937 [12NO]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H4685 [20MY]
Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H7619 [16SE]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H6400 [17JY]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H7619 [16SE]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H7619 [16SE]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H4017 [8MY]
——— modify payment for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies (see H.R. 4857), H7619 [16SE]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H6036 [9JY]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2099 [28FE]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H1720 [10FE]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7619 [16SE]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4017 [8MY]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H2001 [26FE]
National Mental Health No Stigma Week: designate (see H. Res. 572), H3446 [6MY]
Neil Havens Post Office, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 4939), H5639 [23JN]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3058 [8AP]
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 H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H7619 [16SE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Kailash Satyarthi for peace (see H. Res. 749), H9305 [11DE]
Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 698), H7242 [1AU]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H7619 [16SE]
Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1573), H2148 [4MR]
——— subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H4911 [28MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2854 [2AP]
Philmore Graham Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 5106), H6215 [14JY]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]
Postal Service: take all appropriate measures to ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 711), H7894 [18SE]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7389 [9SE]
Science: provide for investment in innovation through research and development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education (see H.R. 4159), H2255 [6MR]
Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (see H. Con. Res. 61), H2435 [13MR]
Sikhism: honor celebration of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 550), H3196 [10AP]
Social Security: extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5364), H8669 [4DE]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1795), H4834 [23MY]
Space policy: promote development of a commercial asteroid resources industry for outer space and increase exploration and utilization of asteroid resources in outer space (see H.R. 5063), H7190 [31JY]
SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see H.R. 4664), H6036 [9JY]
——— establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3712), H2611 [24MR]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2611 [24MR]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H7041 [29JY]
Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H5640 [23JN]
——— make dependent care credit refundable and index the income phasedown of credit for inflation (see H.R. 3740), H2611 [24MR]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H5249 [10JN]
——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H2746 [27MR]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H1719 [10FE]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1125), H7892 [18SE]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H6297 [15JY]
Ukraine: support democratic and European aspirations and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear (see H. Res. 447), H1432 [27JA]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
W. Ronald Coale Memorial Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5109), H6296 [15JY]
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 H.R. 2856), H7893 [18SE]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H2002 [26FE]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H7894 [18SE]
——— support equal pay, fair treatment in workplace, access to paid family and medical leave, retirement security, and fair access to business capital and Federal contracts (see H. Res. 507), H2486 [14MR]
World War II: recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of German and Italian Americans and ordering internment of Japanese Americans (see H. Res. 482), H1771 [11FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities or VA hospitals (see H.R. 4951), H5724 [24JN]
Taxation: expand health savings accounts (see H.R. 5465), H7528 [15SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities or VA hospitals (H.R. 4951), H5724 [24JN]
Taxation: expand health savings accounts (H.R. 5465), H7529 [15SE]
Motions
Dept. of the Interior: incorporate surface mining stream buffer zone rule into State programs (H.R. 2824), H2633 [25MR]
Remarks
Aerojet Rocketdyne (company): anniversary, E1039• [20JN]
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), motion to instruct conferees, H6849 [25JY]
Asian American Hotel Owners Association: anniversary, E401• [18MR]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), H1552 [4FE], H1621, H1634 [5FE]
——— address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), motion to recommit, H1646 [5FE]
——— delay legislation addressing certain water-related concerns until it is determined that it will not have a negative impact on the quantity, quality, and safety of drinking water in the California Delta region, H1634 [5FE]
——— prohibit preemption of State, county, or local law prohibiting the export of ground water to other areas and protect tribal sovereignty relative to water available to affected tribes, H1646 [5FE]
Dept. of the Interior: incorporate surface mining stream buffer zone rule into State programs (H.R. 2824), motion to recommit, H2633 [25MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hiring of additional health care professionals funding, H6849 [25JY]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, H6849 [25JY]
EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1422), H8056 [18NO]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities or VA hospitals (H.R. 4951), H6849 [25JY]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (H.R. 5051), H6356, H6359 [17JY]
Mining and mineral resources: prioritize hiring of veterans and individuals receiving unemployment compensation and utilize equipment and materials manufactured in the U.S. for mining operations, H2633 [25MR]
Smithsonian Institution: National Museum of Natural History and the Asian Pacific American Center exhibition of ‘‘Beyond Bollywood—Indian Americans Shape the Nation’’, E247• [26FE]
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, H6356, H6359 [17JY]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2370 [13MR]
Tributes
Weintraub, Lou, E830• [22MY]
BEREA, KY
Remarks in House
Tuggle, Chasity: Caring for Military Families—Elizabeth Dole Foundation Kentucky Fellow designee, E550 [8AP]
BEREAVED BORROWERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 4643), H4058 [9MY]
BERENBAUM, MAY
Remarks in House
National Medal of Science: recipient, H8200 [1DE]
BERG, BJORN
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E530 [7AP]
BERGDAHL, BOWE R.
Articles and editorials
Hagel Admits Administration Mishandled Aspects of Taliban Swap (excerpt), H5316 [11JN]
Officials Predicted Detainees in Bowe Bergdahl Swap Would Rejoin Taliban (excerpt), H5316 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions
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]
Remarks in House
Afghanistan: negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, H5316 [11JN], H5322 [12JN], H5370 [17JN], H5412 [18JN], H7308 [9SE]
Remarks in Senate
Afghanistan: negotiated release from captivity in Afghanistan, S3388 [4JN], S3488–S3491 [9JN]
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., S3800–S3803 [18JN], S3828–S3833 [19JN], S4385 [10JY]
——— 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. (S. Res. 469), S3705–S3708 [17JN]
——— 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. (S. Res. 469), unanimous-consent request, S3706 [17JN]
Texts of
S. Res. 469, 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., S3606 [11JN]
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1529 [12NO]
BERGERON, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E518 [4AP]
BERGEY, BARRY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1565 [13NO]
BERGSCHNEIDER, RENEE
Remarks in House
Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1292 [31JY]
BERING STRAITS NATIVE CORP.
Bills and resolutions
Alaska: retain and provide for future use of certain land on Point Spencer, support missions and duties of the Coast Guard, and convey certain Point Spencer lands to Bering Straits Native Corp., and the State (see H.R. 4668), H4434 [15MY]
Remarks in House
Alaska: retain and provide for future use of certain land on Point Spencer, support missions and duties of the Coast Guard, and convey certain Point Spencer lands to Bering Straits Native Corp., and the State (H.R. 4668), E756 [15MY]
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: tribute to Troop 368 for efforts to assist injured hiker in Harriman State Park, NY, E1028 [20JN]
BERKS COUNTY, PA
Remarks in House
Boscov’s Investment Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1758 [9DE]
Fleetwood, PA: anniversary of Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Co., E792 [20MY]
BERMAN, ARI
Articles and editorials
Supreme Court Ideology—More Money, Less Voting, S2558 [30AP]
BERMINGHAM, ROBBIE
Remarks in House
Lake Forest, IL: tribute to Lake Forest Country Day School Robbie Bermingham speaking contest participants, E729 [9MY]
BERMUDA
Remarks in House
Dept. of the Interior: provide for proper Federal management and oversight of transboundary hydrocarbon reservoirs of the Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 1613), H6642 [22JY]
Energy and water development: prohibit funding by related agencies to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H6050 [10JY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H7661 [17SE]
Financial services and general Government: prohibit funding by related agencies to contract with entities that have reincorporated in tax havens, H6263, H6264 [15JY]
BERNAL, LES
Statements
Opposition to Legalized Gambling, E1502 [19SE]
BERNICAT, MARCIA S. BLOOM
Remarks in Senate
Bangladesh: nomination to be Ambassador, S6075 [18NO]
Reports
Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5048 [29JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5048 [29JY]
BERNIER, WILLIAM D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1225 [24JY]
BERNSTEIN, DAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1312 [1AU]
BERO, STEPHEN
Remarks in House
Illinois Library Association: Librarian of the Year award recipient, E1237 [25JY]
BERRIEN COUNTY, MI
Remarks in Senate
Indiana: anniversary of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 153, S2466 [29AP]
BERRY, ALEXIS
Remarks in Senate
Capitol Pages: tribute, S3422 [4JN]
BERRY, MICHAEL
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act, H2387, H2399 [13MR], E409 [21MR]
BERTEAU, DAVID J.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6447 [9DE]
BERTEAU, GLEN
Prayers
House of Representatives, H7303 [9SE]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H7304 [9SE]
BERTI, ALBERT J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E111 [23JA]
BERTRAND, TOM
Remarks in House
Illinois: Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, H8288 [3DE]
BESS, GRANT
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E231 [25FE]
BEST BATH SYSTEMS (business)
Remarks in Senate
Multanen, Gary: SBA Idaho Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S3026 [14MY]
BEST BUY CO., INC.
Remarks in House
Recycling: tribute to electronics recycling initiative, E1446 [17SE]
BETANCOURT, MYRNA
Remarks in House
Miami-Dade County, FL, Teacher of the Year award: recipient, H1701 [10FE]
BETHEL, AK
Bills and resolutions
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp.: convey certain property (see S. 2713), S5135 [30JY] (see H.R. 5736), H8071 [18NO]
BETTANCOURT, CARLOS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1612 [18NO]
BETTER BAKED FOODS, INC.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2202 [6MR]
BETTER BUILDINGS ACT
Letters
Provisions: Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2119 [4MR]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2119 [4MR]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2126), H2115–H2122 [4MR], E321 [6MR], E339 [10MR]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Energy: modify efficiency standards for grid-enabled water heaters, S6855 [15DE]
Enact (H.R. 2126), S6854–S6857 [15DE], S6909–S6911 [16DE]
——— unanimous-consent request, S6854 [15DE], S6909 [16DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2126) (H. Rept. 113–371), H2097 [28FE]
Texts of
H.R. 2126, provisions, H2115–H2119 [4MR]
BETTER CARE, LOWER COST ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 1932), S372 [15JA] (see H.R. 3890), H472 [15JA]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3890), H1229 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1932), S373 [15JA], S1847 [31MR]
Texts of
S. 1932, provisions, S374–S379 [15JA]
BETTER MARKETS (organization)
Press releases
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, H5616 [23JN]
BETTER OPTIONS FOR KIDS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2531), S4003 [25JN]
BEULAH LAND DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1633 [19NO]
BEXAR COUNTY, TX
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: tribute to Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Agency, H5053 [30MY]
BEYDOUN, FAY
Remarks in House
International Institute Foundation: Heritage Hall of Fame inductee, E16 [8JA]
BEYER, DANIEL
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E533 [7AP]
BHADRIRAJU, KRISHNA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1696 [2DE]
BHANGOO, KULWANT S.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E568 [10AP]
BHATIA, EDUARDO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1438 [17SE]
BHINGE, ROHIL
Remarks in House
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Awards recipients, E1435 [17SE]
BHS AWARENESS (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E116 [27JA]
BIBB COUNTY, GA
Proclamations
Mr. Reginald and Mrs. Mary Lizzie Whipple Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1032 [20JN]
BIBBY, DOUGLAS M.
Letters
Dept. of the Treasury Terrorism Risk Insurance Program termination date extension, S4578 [17JY]
BIBBY, JANET
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1451 [19SE]
BICEK, JAMES
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1336 [8SE]
BICKART, TED AND FRANI
Remarks in House
Golden, CO: Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients, E1727 [3DE]
BICYCLES
Anecdotes
Post-traumatic stress disorder: several individuals, H5450 [18JN]
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Transportation: establish a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure credit assistance pilot program (see H.R. 3978), H1511 [29JA]
——— require States with an increase in fatalities or serious injuries of pedestrians or users of nonmotorized transportation to address increase in State strategic highway safety plans (see H.R. 4507), H3291 [29AP]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 2004), S821 [6FE]
Remarks in House
Child’s Play (organization): tribute to Johnny Strong charity ride, E838 [23MY]
National Bike to School Day: observance, H3451 [7MY]
Remarks in Senate
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (S. 2004), S1475 [10MR]
BIENNIAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 625), S3219, S3220 [21MY], S5602, S5603 [16SE]
BIENNIAL BUDGETING AND ENHANCED OVERSIGHT ACT
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on the Budget (House) (H.R. 1869) (H. Rept. 113–382), H2565 [21MR]
BIENSTOCK, JESSICA
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6685 [23JY]
BIESTER, ELIZABETH
Remarks in House
Bucks County, PA: Women’s History Month Award recipient, E395 [14MR]
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA
Bills and resolutions
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (see S. Res. 599), S6627 [11DE] (see H. Res. 771), H8669 [4DE]
Remarks in House
Flint, MI: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, E1392 [11SE]
Remarks in Senate
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (S. Res. 599), S6698 [11DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 599, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania anniversary, S6631 [11DE]
BIG HORN COUNTY, MT
Remarks in House
Apsaalooke Warrior Apartments complex: groundbreaking on Crow Reservation, H3948 [8MY]
BIG LAKE, TX
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2472 [14MR]
BIG OIL WELFARE REPEAL ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1426), H5739 [25JN]
BIG SANDY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Articles and editorials
Founding President/CEO of BSCTC Announces Retirement, S5983 [13NO]
BIG SKY HONOR FLIGHT (organization)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2905 [12MY]
BIG STONE GAP, VA
Remarks in House
Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.: tribute to Foster Grandparents Program, E857 [29MY]
BIGGER, FRANK
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6687 [11DE]
BIGGERT, JUDY (a former Representative from Illinois)
Appointments
Office of Congressional Ethics Governing Board, H45 [8JA]
BIGGERT-WATERS FLOOD INSURANCE REFORM ACT see Flood Insurance Reform Act
BIGGS, LORETTA COPELAND
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE], S6908 [16DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6626 [11DE]
BILBREY, DAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E40 [9JA]
BILIRAKIS, GUS M. (a Representative from Florida)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4754 [21MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5993, H6037 [9JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: 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 H.R. 690), H7128 [30JY]
Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 3481), H5249 [10JN]
Corporal Christian A. Guzman Rivera Post Office Building, Princeton, FL: designate (see H.R. 5030), H5876 [8JY]
Dept. of Education: establish grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 5589), H7884 [18SE]
Dept. of HHS: ensure women who access federally funded family planning services are given pregnancy option counseling including professional adoption counseling (see H.R. 3539), H2991 [7AP]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4786 [21MY]
——— reauthorize certain trauma care programs (see H.R. 4080), H3293 [29AP]
——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 3723), H4017 [8MY]
Dept. of Justice: exempt certain products from Controlled Substances Act requirements on scheduled listed chemicals if it is not practical to use such products in illicit manufacture of methamphetamine (see H.R. 4502), H5365 [12JN]
Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H5249 [10JN]
Dept. of State: provide a report on U.S. efforts to survey and secure the return, protection, and restoration of stolen or otherwise unreturned Christian properties in Turkey and Turkish occupied territories (see H.R. 4347), H3941 [7MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 5484), H8366 [3DE]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2697 [26MR]
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 H.R. 5059), H7893 [18SE]
Economy: promote economic growth and job creation and strengthen strategic partnerships with U.S. allies (see H.R. 4139), H2147 [4MR]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H8669 [4DE]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6107 [10JY]
EPA: eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 1462), H2199 [5MR]
——— nullify certain rules relative to carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing, new, or reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 4813), H5185 [9JN]
——— promote new manufacturing by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in issuing air quality standards necessary to obtain preconstruction permits (see H.R. 4795), H5064 [30MY]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]
European Union: support scope and objectives of Greece’s Council Presidency (see H. Res. 469), H1511 [29JA]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (see H.R. 2591), H7979 [13NO]
Father Richard Marquess-Barry Post Office Building, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 4030), H1718 [10FE]
FDA: approve certain drugs and biological products for use in a limited population of patients to address increases in bacterial and fungal resistance to drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3742), H4017 [8MY]
——— require bottled water manufacturers and distributors to disclose bottled water quality information (see H.R. 4978), H6137 [11JY]
FEMA: ensure fairness in premium rates for coverage for business properties and second homes under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4313), H2695 [26MR]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H6297 [15JY]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H3409 [1MY]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H3242 [28AP]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H3941 [7MY]
Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H1246 [17JA]
——— provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2780), H6746 [23JY]
——— require the President to establish guidelines for, and increase transparency of, foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 2638), H73 [8JA]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H6217 [14JY]
Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 105), H134 [9JA]
Government: restore the 10-year statute of limitations applicable to collection of debt by administrative offset (see H.R. 4491), H4017 [8MY]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 107), H6400 [17JY]
Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3116), H2696 [26MR]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H8033 [17NO]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H6816 [24JY]
——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H6860 [25JY]
——— reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 477), H7979 [13NO]
Insurance: clarify State authority to regulate private flood insurance coverage in order to provide more flexibility and options (see H.R. 4558), H4476 [19MY]
Iraq: call for urgent international intervention on behalf of Iraqi civilians facing dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution in Nineveh Plain region (see H. Con. Res. 110), H7041 [29JY]
——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 683), H7242 [1AU]
IRS: implement security measures in the electronic tax return filing process to prevent tax refund fraud from being perpetrated with electronic identity theft (see H.R. 5670), H7887 [18SE]
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 H. Res. 720), H7454 [11SE] (see H. Res. 734), H7887 [18SE]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5235), H7242 [1AU]
——— condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6657 [22JY]
——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6137 [11JY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 3485), H8033 [17NO]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H4910 [28MY]
Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (see H. Res. 435), H5399 [17JN]
Macedonia: work within U.N. framework process with Greece to find a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (see H. Res. 477), H1771 [11FE]
Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage special needs plans (see H.R. 4484), H3196 [10AP]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H4017 [8MY]
——— repeal rebasing of payments for home health services and replace such rebasing with a home health value-based purchasing program (see H.R. 5110), H7893 [18SE]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2260 [10MR]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H5827 [3JY]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H4685 [20MY]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H5877 [8JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H3365 [30AP]
Monuments and memorials: require congressional approval, provide restrictions on the use of national monuments, and establish requirements for declaration of marine national monuments (see H.R. 4988), H6217 [14JY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 5650), H7940 [12NO]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2991 [7AP]
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 H.R. 5706), H8072 [18NO]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H1659 [5FE]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H7619 [16SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt certain educational institutions from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 4775), H5073 [5JN]
——— 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 H.R. 3811), H19 [7JA]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2434 [13MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H5824 [30JN]
Power resources: require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (see H.R. 3301), H4061 [9MY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7242 [1AU]
Science: assist scientists in commercializing their ideas by awarding grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories (see H.R. 2981), H184 [13JA]
Sergeant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson Post Office, Mulberry, FL: designate (see H.R. 5089), H6297 [15JY]
Social Security: provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 4930), H5824 [30JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H1432 [27JA]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5073 [5JN]
Syria: establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal (see H. Con. Res. 51), H7297 [8SE]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2303 [11MR]
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 H.R. 1620), H7128 [30JY]
——— allow individuals a deduction for amounts contributed to disaster savings accounts to help defray costs of preparing their homes to withstand a disaster and repair or replace damaged property (see H.R. 3989), H4061 [9MY]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H184 [13JA]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H1687 [6FE]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6400 [17JY]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H3058 [8AP]
Turkey: condemn restrictions on freedom of the press, expression, and the Internet, including social media and call for an end to such restrictions (see H. Res. 532), H3449 [6MY]
U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform (see H.R. 3155), H2258 [6MR]
Venezuela: impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for, or complicit in ordering, controlling, or otherwise directing, the commission of serious human rights abuses against nationals (see H.R. 4229), H2432 [13MR]
——— impose targeted sanctions on individuals responsible for carrying out or ordering human rights abuses against the citizens of Venezuela (see H.R. 4587), H4017 [8MY]
——— support freedom of expression and assembly, condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, and call for international support for democratic reform (see H. Res. 488), H2002 [26FE]
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 H.R. 5078), H7129 [30JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6217 [14JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H3058 [8AP]
——— ensure that U.S. courts provide a forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 1505), H6137 [11JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into a contract with a non-government entity to conduct a survey of individuals on the use of departmental educational assistance (see H.R. 4151), H2198 [5MR]
FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see H.R. 5750), H8169 [20NO]
FEMA: require periodic GAO reviews of the flood insurance rates and flood insurance rate maps under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4352), H2801 [1AP]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H3195 [10AP]
Veterans Expedited Recovery Commission: establish to examine mental health treatment models and potential benefits of incorporating certain alternative treatments (see H.R. 4977), H5816 [26JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into a contract with a non-government entity to conduct a survey of individuals on the use of departmental educational assistance (H.R. 4151), H2199 [5MR]
FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (H.R. 5750), H8170 [20NO]
FEMA: require periodic GAO reviews of the flood insurance rates and flood insurance rate maps under the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 4352), H2802 [1AP]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (H.R. 4450), H3197 [10AP]
Veterans Expedited Recovery Commission: establish to examine mental health treatment models and potential benefits of incorporating certain alternative treatments (H.R. 4977), H5818 [26JN]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H8135 [20NO]
Remarks
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), conference report, H7083 [30JY]
Children and youth: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 669), H8344 [3DE]
Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): tribute to 21st Century Cures intiative, H7540 [16SE]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, H5672• [24JN], H7851 [18SE]
Corps of Engineers: Office of the Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works funding, H5993 [9JY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, H6302 [16JY]
——— support reunification agreement, H6302 [16JY]
Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1580• [14NO]
Dept. of Defense: allow disabled veterans to travel on military aircraft on a space-available basis, E820• [22MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), E820• [22MY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (H.R. 4631), H5692 [24JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (H.R. 4810), H5198 [10JN]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, H7083 [30JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5993 [9JY]
FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (H.R. 5750), H8938 [10DE]
——— incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (S. 2917), H8344 [3DE]
FEMA: codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 1791), H1519 [3FE]
——— 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), H2136 [4MR]
Greece: independence anniversary, H2616 [25MR]
Honduras: call for release of Aqua Quest International (organization) employees being detained without due process, H5506 [19JN]
Hurricanes: implement emergency preparedness plans, H4926 [29MY]
Israel: tribute to prayer service held between Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Jerusalem, H4816 [22MY]
Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H2102 [4MR]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H2713 [27MR]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals, H2713 [27MR]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 4015), H2458 [14MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: extend certain payments, programs, and services (H.R. 4302), H2713 [27MR]
National Autism Awareness Month: observance, H2808 [2AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3522), H7416 [10SE]
——— delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate, H2458 [14MR]
——— 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 (H.R. 3811), H142 [10JA]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 631), H5735 [25JN]
Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), H7851 [18SE]
——— require approval of construction, operation, ormaintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (H.R. 3301), H5672• [24JN]
St. Leo University: anniversary, E201• [11FE]
St. Petersburg, FL: tribute to Pinellas County Job Corps Center, E1312• [1AU]
Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2619 [25MR]
Tampa, FL: anniversary of Military Officers Association of America Operation Helping Hand, E726• [9MY]
Tarpon Springs, FL: tribute to Tarpon Springs High School Outdoor Performance Ensemble, H8136 [20NO]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1394• [11SE]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (H.R. 4450), H4484 [20MY], H6628 [22JY]
Veterans: require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (H.R. 357), H1524 [3FE]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (H.R. 5441), H8013• [17NO]
World Autism Awareness Day: observance, H2808 [2AP]
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
Remarks in Senate
Nevada: tribute to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients, S2908 [12MY]
BILL WILLIAMS RIVER WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 4924), H8181–H8186 [1DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 4924), S6272 [2DE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4924) (H. Rept. 113–638), H8225 [1DE]
Texts of
H.R. 4924, provisions, H8181–H8185 [1DE]
BILLA, CHRIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1200 [22JY]
BILLEY, WILFRED E.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S435 [16JA]
BILLINGS, MT
Bills and resolutions
Bear Root Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic: designate (see S. 2805), S5588 [15SE] (see H.R. 5763), H8169 [20NO]
Remarks in House
Will James Middle School: tribute to Science Bowl team, H3251 [29AP]
BILLINGS, RANDY L.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S220 [9JA], S3926 [24JN]
BILOXI, MS
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E403 [18MR]
BIN LADEN, OSAMA
Remarks in House
Afridi, Shakeel: recognize heroism and call for release from custody by Pakistan, H2479 [14MR]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Defense: Inspector General reports on investigation into disclosure of classified information about the mission to kill Osama bin Laden to ‘‘Zero Dark Thirty’’ movie producers, S6334–S6336 [4DE]
BINGAMAN, JEFF (a former Senator from New Mexico)
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S6584 [11DE]
BINGCANG, BEN P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1363 [9SE]
BINGHAM, HASKELL S.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1753 [8DE]
BINNS, JIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, H4866 [28MY]
BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS see also Weapons
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs to improve health of border area residents and for hazards preparedness in border areas including bioterrorism, infectious disease, and noncommunicable emerging threats (see S. 2268), S2470 [29AP] (see H.R. 5221), H6976 [28JY]
——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5840), H9044 [10DE]
National security: improve efforts to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from an attack with a weapon of mass destruction (see H.R. 4034), H1769 [11FE]
BIOMARIN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Remarks in House
Forbes (publication): inclusion in Most Innovative Companies in the World list, E1666 [1DE]
BIONEERS (organization)
Remarks in House
Summit Conference: anniversary, E1452 [19SE]
BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT
Amendments
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S855 [10FE], S897, S898, S899, S901 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1050, S1051, S1052, S1092, S1093, S1131 [25FE], S1168, S1178, S1179, S1180, S1181, S1182, S1184, S1185 [26FE], S1240, S1241, S1242, S1243, S1244, S1245, S1247, S1250, S1251, S1252 [27FE]
Bills and resolutions
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1930), S372 [15JA] (see S. 1950), S439 [16JA] (see S. 1963), S486 [27JA] (see S. 1977), S655 [30JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE] (see H.R. 4134), H2097 [28FE]
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), S1168 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]
Letters
Budget aggregate and allocation revisions: Representative Paul Ryan, Committee on the Budget (House), H7993 [14NO], H10310 [11DE]
Motions
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), S557 [29JA], S611 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S738 [4FE], S775 [6FE], S837 [10FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S936, S940 [12FE], S978 [24FE], S1011 [25FE], S1168 [26FE], S1197, S1209 [27FE]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, H208 [14JA], H1739–H1741 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (H.R. 3793), H138 [10JA]
——— 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, H9 [7JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment for disabled veterans, H251 [15JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (H.R. 3804), H85 [9JA]
Remarks in Senate
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S43 [7JA], S195 [9JA], S274 [13JA], S305 [14JA], S779 [6FE], S929, S932, S933, S937 [12FE], S988 [24FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations, S127 [8JA], S211 [9JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (S. 1844), S129 [8JA]
——— 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, S53–S57, S61–S63 [7JA], S88 [8JA], S208 [9JA], S302, S307–S309 [14JA], S841 [10FE], S861–S863, S872, S878, S879, S883 [11FE], S925, S929 [12FE]
——— 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 (S. 1869), S186 [8JA], S646 [30JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1856), S882 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), S445–S447, S458 [16JA], S467 [27JA], S2064–S2066 [2AP], S2759, S2760 [7MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), motion to proceed, S557 [29JA], S611 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), unanimous-consent request, S1506, S1507 [11MR], S1759 [26MR], S2065 [2AP], S2759 [7MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S492 [27JA], S493 [28JA], S936 [12FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S738 [4FE], S812 [6FE], S837, S840–S843, S845–S847 [10FE], S860–S863, S866, S867, S870, S872, S876–S879, S882–S885 [11FE], S915, S924, S925, S929 [12FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1977), S658 [30JA], S665 [3FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S705 [3FE], S708 [4FE], S867–S870, S882 [11FE], S1168 [26FE], S1187–S1191, S1193–S1201, S1204–S1207, S1209, S1210, S1218 [27FE], S1331 [6MR], S2310–S2312 [9AP], S3319 [2JN]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S936, S940 [12FE], S1011, S1020–S1032, S1035–S1039 [25FE], S1134, S1140–S1148, S1150–S1163, S1165–S1168 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), unanimous-consent agreement, S1169 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), unanimous-consent request, S3262, S3264 [22MY]
Budget: clarify rules for use of reserve fund, S67 [7JA]
Committee on the Budget (Senate): revision of budgetary allocations, aggregates, and levels, S649 [30JA], S1913 [1AP], S4547 [16JY], S5042 [29JY], S5296, S5297 [31JY], S5331 [5AU], S5619 [16SE], S6815 [13DE]
Committees of the Senate: committee allocations, budget aggregates, and Social Security levels, S2640 [5MY], S3680 [16JN]
——— committee allocations and budget aggregates, S361 [15JA]
Enact (H.J. Res. 59): House amendment, S43, S67 [7JA], S277 [13JA], S925 [12FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prohibit funding to implement and apply savings to restoring working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S423 [16JA]
Reports
Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H4428–H4433 [15MY], H5393–H5395 [17JN]
Tables
Budget aggregates, S362 [15JA], S649 [30JA], S1914 [1AP], S5332 [5AU]
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S649 [30JA]
Committee on Finance (Senate) budget authority and outlay allocations revisions, S1914 [1AP]
Committees of the Senate budget allocations, S2642 [5MY]
Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations, S361, S362 [15JA]
Senate committee budget authority and outlay allocations adjustments, S362, S363 [15JA]
Senate pay-as-you-go scorecard, S363 [15JA]
Social Security levels, S362 [15JA], S2641 [5MY]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 81, corrections in enrollment of S. 25, South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act, H1759 [11FE]
S. 25, South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act, S934 [12FE], H1739 [11FE]
BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT
Remarks in House
Supreme Court: decision in McCutcheon v. FEC on contribution limits for individual political campaign donors, H2812 [2AP]
Remarks in Senate
Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S2582, S2601 [1MY], S2842 [8MY], S3214 [21MY], S4892 [24JY], S5351, S5357, S5360 [8SE], S5393, S5397, S5407, S5419 [9SE], S5495, S5501 [10SE]
——— decision in McCutcheon v. FEC on contribution limits for individual political campaign donors, S2066–S2068, S2071 [2AP], S2303–S2305 [9AP], S2558 [30AP], S2582, S2601 [1MY]
BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see H.R. 3830), H134 [9JA]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3830), H460–H464, H466 [15JA], H1599, H1600 [5FE], H3223–H3229 [28AP], H3300 [30AP], E78 [15JA], E892 [30MY]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1900), S304 [14JA], S384, S400 [16JA], S505 [28JA], S754 [4FE]
BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER
Reports
Tenth Anniversary Report Card—Status of the 9/11 Commission Recommendations (excerpt), S4732 [23JY]
BIPARTISAN SPORTSMEN’S ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2363), S3671, S3672 [12JN], S3945 [24JN], S4170 [26JN], S4226, S4227, S4229, S4230, S4231 [7JY], S4273, S4274, S4275, S4276, S4277, S4279, S4281, S4282, S4283 [8JY], S4298, S4339, S4340, S4341, S4342, S4343, S4344, S4345, S4346, S4348, S4349, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4354 [9JY], S4419, S4420, S4421, S4422, S4423, S4425, S4426 [10JY]
Cloture motions
Enact (S. 2363), S4298 [9JY], S4377 [10JY]
——— motion to proceed, S3997 [25JN], S4210 [7JY]
Letters
Provisions: Alan Rowsome, Wilderness Society, S4376 [10JY]
——— Lawrence G. Keane, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc., S4375 [10JY]
——— several conservation organizations, S4376 [10JY]
——— several Safari Club International Diana Award recipients, S4375 [10JY]
Motions
Enact (S. 2363), S3245 [22MY], S3319 [2JN], S3345 [3JN], S3387 [4JN], S3433 [5JN], S3887 [23JN], S3903 [24JN], S3949 [25JN], S4095 [26JN], S4197 [7JY], S4244 [8JY], S4298 [9JY]
Press releases
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Introduces Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, S4374 [10JY]
Senate Sportsmen’s Bill Upholds Public Access, Conservation: Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (organization), S4375 [10JY]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of the Interior: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps, S4304 [9JY]
——— suspend the listing decision in States with approved or endorsed sage-grouse management plans, S4369 [10JY]
Enact (S. 2363), S4298, S4304, S4313–S4315 [9JY], S4367, S4369, S4374–S4378 [10JY], S4573 [17JY]
——— motion to proceed, S3245 [22MY], S3345 [3JN], S3387 [4JN], S3433 [5JN], S3845 [19JN], S3887 [23JN], S3903 [24JN], S3949 [25JN], S4095 [26JN], S4197, S4206–S4208, S4211 [7JY], S4233, S4244 [8JY], S4292–S4296, S4298 [9JY]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize, S4304 [9JY]
Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States, S4304 [9JY]
——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, S4313–S4315 [9JY]
Forest Service: revise the Recreation Residence Program by implementing a procedure for determining cabin user fees, S4369 [10JY]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: ensure amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access to public lands, S4304 [9JY]
——— recognize anniversary, reauthorize, and call for full, permanent, and dedicated funding, S4377 [10JY]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend, S4304 [9JY]
National parks and recreation areas: permit transport of bows and archery equipment through national parks, S4369 [10JY]
North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects, S4304 [9JY]
Senate: legislative process, S4379 [10JY]
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, S4294 [9JY], S4369 [10JY]
Weapons: ensure that individuals traveling with properly secured knives are not prosecuted under local or State laws that ban such knives, S4369 [10JY]
BIRDS see also National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife
Amendments
Conservation of natural resources: honor conservation of wildlife and sustainability of ecosystem on anniversary of extinction of the passenger pigeon (S. Res. 564), S6924, S6929 [16DE]
Bills and resolutions
American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 477), S3719 [17JN]
Conservation of natural resources: honor conservation of wildlife and sustainability of ecosystem on anniversary of extinction of the passenger pigeon (see S. Res. 564), S5783 [18SE]
Dept. of the Interior: identify and declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to these emergencies (see H.R. 5156), H6398 [17JY]
——— increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (see S. 2621), S4620 [17JY] (see H.R. 5069), H6106 [10JY]
——— prepare a report on the status of greater sage grouse conservation efforts (see S. 2575), S4336 [9JY]
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]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: allow removal of pinyon-juniper trees to conserve and restore the habitat of the greater sage grouse (see S. 3017), S6788 [12DE]
——— provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see S. 2394), S3294 [22MY] (see H.R. 4716), H4828 [22MY]
Endangered Species Act: require periodic review of listings of endangered and threatened species, provide resource management options, and require Federal conservation measures and habitat preservation (see H.R. 4419), H3056 [8AP]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 556), S5698 [17SE]
Power resources: update avian protection laws in order to support an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy (see H.R. 4797), H5068 [2JN]
Southern Prairie Potholes National Wildlife Refuge: establish (see S. 2845), S5698 [17SE]
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] (see H.R. 4866), H5363 [12JN]
Wildlife: support network of wildlife rehabilitation centers and honor work in protecting native wildlife (see H. Res. 651), H5818 [26JN]
Proclamations
Passenger Pigeons’ Extinction Anniversary: Representative Duckworth, E1373 [9SE]
Remarks in House
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 477), E1042 [20JN]
Dept. of the Interior: increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (H.R. 5069), H8002, H8003 [17NO]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (H.R. 3110), H3215, H3216 [28AP]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts (H.R. 3109), H7269, H7270 [8SE]
——— protect farmers and hunters from fines due to taking of migratory birds on agricultural fields by clarifying distinction between normal agricultural practices and baiting, H1580 [4FE]
Remarks in Senate
American Eagle Day: designate (S. Res. 477), S3771 [17JN]
Conservation of natural resources: honor conservation of wildlife and sustainability of ecosystem on anniversary of extinction of the passenger pigeon (S. Res. 564), S6929 [16DE]
Dept. of the Interior: increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (H.R. 5069), S6246–S6248 [2DE]
——— suspend the listing decision in States with approved or endorsed sage-grouse management plans, S4369 [10JY]
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve: allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit people (H.R. 3110), S4357 [9JY]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (S. Res. 556), S5720 [17SE]
Reports filed
Exempt Certain Alaskan Native Articles From U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Prohibitions Against Sale of Items Containing Nonedible Migratory Bird Parts: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3109) (H. Rept. 113–578), H7295 [8SE]
Federal Duck Stamp Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5069) (H. Rept. 113–622), H8032 [17NO]
Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3110) (H. Rept. 113–393), H2801 [1AP]
Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1865) (S. Rept. 113–210), S4502 [15JY]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 969) (S. Rept. 113–188), S3474 [5JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3109, exempt certain Alaskan Native articles from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prohibitions against sale of items containing nonedible migratory bird parts, H7269 [8SE]
H.R. 3110, Huna Tlingit Traditional Gull Egg Use Act, S4357 [9JY], H3215 [28AP]
H.R. 5069, Federal Duck Stamp Act, H8002 [17NO]
S. Res. 477, American Eagle Day, S3723 [17JN]
S. Res. 556, National Wildlife Refuge Week, S5704 [17SE]
S. Res. 564, honor conservation of wildlife and sustainability of ecosystem on anniversary of extinction of the passenger pigeon, S5797 [18SE], S6929 [16DE]
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Remarks in House
A.H. Parker High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E324 [6MR]
Alabama: tribute to 7th Congressional District high school State basketball champions, H2195 [5MR]
Hugo L. Black U.S. Courthouse: prohibit funding to reinstall Red Mountain sculpture on the plaza, H6264 [15JY]
Midfield High School: tribute to boys’ basketball team, E314 [5MR]
University of Alabama at Birmingham: tribute to Dentistry Cares Community Day, E1714 [3DE]
Wenonah High School: tribute to girls’ basketball team, E333 [6MR]
BIROTTE, ANDRE, JR.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S4545 [16JY], S4671 [22JY]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S4545 [16JY], S4672, S4676 [22JY]
——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S4611 [17JY]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3863 [19JN]
BIRTH CONTROL
Amendments
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (S. 2578), S4560 [16JY]
Articles and editorials
Democrats on Hobby Lobby—‘‘Misspeaks’’ ‘‘Opinion’’ and Overheated Rhetoric, S4525 [16JY]
Hobby Lobby Decision and Its Distortions, S4526 [16JY]
Bills and resolutions
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5551), H7882 [18SE]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY] (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]
Contraceptives: ensure employers cannot prohibit access, call for an FDA study on whether prescriptions are necessary for contraceptives, and allow use of certain health accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs (see S. 2605), S4502 [15JY]
——— establish a public education and awareness and access program on emergency contraception (see S. 2876), S5782 [18SE]
——— establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
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] (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
——— require employers to notify employees and prospective employees if the employer is exempted or excepted from covering certain health services (see S. 2629), S4620 [17JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services (see H.R. 4396), H2913 [3AP]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S2718 [6MY] (see H.R. 4578), H3446 [6MY]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) (see H.R. 4362), H2801 [1AP]
Cloture motions
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]
Motions
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (S. 2578), S4443 [14JY], S4461 [15JY], S4513 [16JY]
Remarks in House
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H190 [14JA], H240, H242, H452, H453, H454–H460, H467 [15JA], H1229 [16JA]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 1091), E74 [15JA]
District of Columbia: prohibition on use of local funding to cover abortions for low-income women, H158–H160 [10JA], H6046 [10JY], H6125 [11JY], H6179 [14JY], H9285 [11DE]
Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities, H1704 [10FE]
——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (H.R. 940), E74 [15JA]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (H.R. 5051), H6238–H6240 [15JY], H6356, H6359–H6363 [17JY], E1186 [17JY]
——— prohibit discrimination based on gender, including higher premiums for women or loss of contraception or maternity care, H7436 [11SE]
National Sanctity of Human Life Day: observance, H236 [15JA]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H4823 [22MY]
——— impact of fines on for-profit corporations for not fulfilling health insurance coverage requirements to offer contraceptives, H2638–H2641 [25MR]
Pelosi, Representative: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., Margaret Sanger Award recipient, H2734 [27MR]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, H2810 [2AP]
Sanger, Margaret: personal beliefs and views on birth control, H2734 [27MR]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H240, H241, H242, H453, H454–H460, H467 [15JA], E73, E74 [15JA], E151 [3FE]
——— 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, H5862 [8JY], H6238–H6240 [15JY], H6312 [16JY], H6356, H6359–H6361 [17JY]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2370, H2371, H2372, H2373, H2374 [13MR], H2592, H2600–H2609 [24MR], H2615, H2619, H2620, H2636–H2642 [25MR], H2658, H2684 [26MR], H2735 [27MR], E399 [14MR]
Remarks in Senate
Contraceptives: ensure employers cannot prohibit access, call for an FDA study on whether prescriptions are necessary for contraceptives, and allow use of certain health accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs (S. 2605), S4475 [15JY], S4514, S4522 [16JY]
——— establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (S. 2625), S4622 [17JY]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (S. 2578), S4365 [9JY], S4368 [10JY], S5401 [9SE], S5481, S5493 [10SE]
——— ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (S. 2578), motion to proceed, S4443, S4451 [14JY], S4461–S4468, S4474–S4476, S4480–S4483, S4489–S4491, S4495 [15JY], S4513, S4516, S4519–S4535, S4537 [16JY]
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, S4205, S4212 [7JY], S4388 [10JY], S4451 [14JY], S4461–S4468, S4474–S4476, S4481–S4483, S4489–S4491, S4495 [15JY], S4516, S4519–S4529, S4531, S4533–S4535, S4537 [16JY], S5401 [9SE], S5493 [10SE]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, S1646 [13MR], S1707–S1711 [25MR]
Women: access to family planning and reproductive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S1503 [11MR]
——— tribute to congressional accomplishments and agenda relative to women, S4896 [24JY]
Texts of
S. 2629, Preventive Care Coverage Notification Act, S4622 [17JY]
BIRX, DEBORAH L.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of State: nomination to be Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS, S2081, S2082 [2AP]
——— nomination to be Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS, unanimous-consent agreement, S2041 [1AP]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Ambassador at Large and Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities To Combat HIV/AIDS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1519 [11MR]
BISCHLER, ZACHARY
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E233 [25FE]
BISHOP, CHRISTINE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E56 [13JA]
BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4741 [21MY]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2678 [26MR]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5792 [26JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Adams Memorial Foundation, Inc.: extend legislative authority to establish a commemorative work in honor of John Adams and his legacy (see H.R. 3802), H2002 [26FE]
Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2847), H2258 [6MR]
——— provide for State and tribal management and protection of wild free-roaming horses and burros (see H.R. 5058), H6105 [10JY]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H7619 [16SE]
——— authorize use of military force against nations, organizations, or persons responsible for the attack against U.S. personnel in Benghazi, Libya (see H.R. 4599), H3939 [7MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2098 [28FE]
——— require consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and preserve rights of members to bring class actions (see H.R. 4068), H5065 [30MY]
——— require mental health assessments before enlistment or commissioning as an officer (see H.R. 4305), H2695 [26MR]
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: provide that military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts for purposes of any issued orders (see H.R. 1014), H1938 [25FE]
Children and youth: prohibit funding of any research or treatment in which wards of the State are subjected to greater than minimal risk to their health with no minimal prospect of direct benefit (see H.R. 4989), H6036 [9JY]
CIA: prohibit use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out a weapons strike or other lethal action and transfer authority to conduct such strikes to the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 4036), H2486 [14MR]
Correctional institutions: improve effectiveness and efficiency of Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction (see H.R. 2656), H5024 [29MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: require official White House meals and White House and Dept. of Agriculture cafeteria meals to be in compliance with nutrition requirements for school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 3686), H2435 [13MR]
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 H.R. 1563), H1592 [4FE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit a reduction in funding for defense commissary system pending the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission report (see H.R. 4217), H5725 [24JN]
——— provide certain information to State veterans agencies to facilitate the transition of Armed Forces members from military service to civilian life (see H.R. 3493), H1545 [3FE]
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 H.R. 4000), H1687 [6FE]
——— expand higher education opportunities by allowing States to develop their own systems of accrediting educational institutions, curricula, programs, and courses (see H.R. 4612), H5320 [11JN]
——— prohibit Federal education mandates (see H.R. 4008), H2066 [27FE]
Dept. of Energy: establish and carry out a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy-related jobs to increase the number of minorities and women in the workforce (see H.R. 4526), H5065 [30MY]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit replacement of existing coding system for disease and diagnosis classifications in implementing Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards (see H.R. 1701), H2258 [6MR]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H3058 [8AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify ability to undertake law enforcement and border security activities within the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument (see H.R. 5164), H6655 [22JY]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for position of Public Advocate, or position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 3732), H136 [9JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H1659 [5FE]
Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H1772 [11FE]
——— ensure that on-duty time for certain commercial motor vehicle drivers does not include waiting time at natural gas or oil well sites (see H.R. 1097), H4476 [19MY]
——— prohibit funding to State or local governments to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H.R. 1861), H5364 [12JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H4016 [8MY]
——— give priority for new national cemeteries to States without a national cemetery or areas with large veteran populations (see H.R. 4712), H4784 [21MY]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H3242 [28AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see H.R. 4716), H4828 [22MY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3689), H1481 [28JA]
Drugs: exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 5226), H9045 [10DE]
——— focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H7619 [16SE]
Economy: promote economic growth and job creation and strengthen strategic partnerships with U.S. allies (see H.R. 4139), H2147 [4MR]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1770 [11FE]
Endangered species: require, in counting the species in a State for determining whether the species is endangered or threatened, inclusion of the number of the species on State and private lands (see H.R. 4256), H2484 [14MR]
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 H.R. 4317), H2743 [27MR]
——— improve disclosure of funds expended to respond to lawsuits, dedicate employees to litigation, and cover attorneys fees (see H.R. 4316), H2743 [27MR]
——— place caps on attorneys fees for suits filed under such Act (see H.R. 4318), H2743 [27MR]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 4315), H2743 [27MR]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2065 [27FE]
EPA: eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program and prohibit approval of gasoline that contains greater than a certain percentage of ethanol (see H.R. 1462), H6217 [14JY]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H2098 [28FE]
Equal Access to Justice Act: require Federal agencies to report payments made due to court cases to which the U.S. is a party and the Administrative Conference of the U.S. to compile and publish such data (see H.R. 2919), H2434 [13MR]
Families and domestic relations: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (see H.R. 3549), H1512 [29JA]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
Federal Realignment and Closure Commission: establish (see H.R. 4566), H3446 [6MY]
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 H.R. 3829), H134 [9JA]
Financial institutions: modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H6400 [17JY]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H7189 [31JY]
Firearms: limit amount of ammunition purchased or possessed by certain Federal agencies (see H.R. 1764), H3365 [30AP]
——— more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 1290), H3198 [10AP]
——— provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2247), H3199 [10AP]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H1431 [27JA]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H2065 [27FE]
Forest Service: stop implementation of travel management rule and incorporate needs and input of affected communities before taking any travel management action affecting access to units derived from public domain (see H.R. 4272), H5069 [2JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H2002 [26FE]
FRS: establish requirements for policy rules and blackout periods of the Federal Open Market Committee and for certain activities of the Board of Governors (see H.R. 5018), H6217 [14JY]
——— nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7434 [10SE]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H1772 [11FE]
Health Care Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.J. Res. 110), H1777 [14FE]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H6657 [22JY]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6217 [14JY]
——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5768), H8226 [1DE]
——— support authority of the Governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy the National Guard to secure the international border of the U.S. within their States (see H. Res. 675), H6399 [17JY]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H8171 [20NO]
Law enforcement: reform civil asset forfeiture policies (see H.R. 5212), H7456 [11SE]
Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (see H.R. 4590), H5187 [9JN]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H2434 [13MR]
Medicare: establish a payment option to freely contract, without penalty, for fee-for-service items and services, while allowing beneficiaries to use their benefits (see H.R. 1310), H2258 [6MR]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H2434 [13MR]
——— provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 4781), H5365 [12JN]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H1660 [5FE]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2258 [6MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: continue use of quarterly reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful uses under electronic health records incentive payment programs (see H.R. 5481), H7940 [12NO]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7677 [17SE]
——— call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi and impose sanctions on Mexico until he is released (see H. Res. 612), H5399 [17JN]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H3199 [10AP]
Monuments and memorials: require congressional approval, provide restrictions on the use of national monuments, and establish requirements for declaration of marine national monuments (see H.R. 4988), H6036 [9JY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1430 [27JA]
National Park Service: refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see H.R. 4353), H2801 [1AP]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H1592 [4FE]
NIH: reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (see H.R. 594), H6136 [11JY]
NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 795), H1592 [4FE]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H3941 [7MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: express that health insurance mandate violates the clause of the Constitution requiring that bills for raising revenue originate in the House of Representatives (see H. Res. 153), H1545 [3FE]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see H.R. 4064), H2066 [27FE]
——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H5364 [12JN]
——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3279), H7619 [16SE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2696 [26MR]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (see H.R. 4899), H5556 [19JN]
Smith-Lever Act: observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities (see H. Con. Res. 86), H3199 [10AP]
States: provide special standing for State government officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws (see H.R. 4047), H5024 [29MY]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1317), H2854 [2AP]
——— 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 H.R. 1620), H7041 [29JY]
——— allow credits for establishment of franchises with veterans (see H.R. 3725), H2002 [26FE]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6656 [22JY]
——— provide a deduction for purchase of secure gun storage or safety device for the securing of firearms (see H.R. 1883), H3242 [28AP]
——— repeal estate and gift taxes (see H.R. 147), H1880 [21FE]
——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H2098 [28FE]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H4910 [28MY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H6107 [10JY]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H6400 [17JY]
U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (see H.R. 4357), H3199 [10AP]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H5399 [17JN]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H2696 [26MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H3058 [8AP]
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 H.R. 3658), H3199 [10AP]
Yosemite National Park: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5397), H7241 [1AU]
Bills and resolutions introduced
BLM: permanently withdraw, reserve, and transfer lands used for military purposes in Alaska, Nevada, and New Mexico to the appropriate military department (see H.R. 4253), H2483 [14MR]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H1591 [4FE]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): apply certain House Rules relative to travel (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission: enhance operation (see H.R. 5203), H6859 [25JY]
Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), consideration (see H. Res. 693), H6975 [28JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H1591 [4FE]
Federal-State relations: allow Western States to exchange school trust lands within Federal conservation areas with certain Federal lands with viable revenue opportunities to support public education (see H.R. 4901), H5556 [19JN]
——— constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (see H.J. Res. 115), H4784 [21MY]
House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]
——— clarify proceedings and actions during June district work period (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 524), H2644 [25MR]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), consideration (see H. Res. 604), H5022 [29MY]
National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), consideration (see H. Res. 524), H2644 [25MR]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), consideration (see H. Res. 715), H7295 [8SE]
Parks and recreation areas: improve recreation opportunities and increase consistency and accountability in the collection and expenditure of recreation fees collected on public lands and forests (see H.R. 5204), H6859 [25JY]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (see H. Res. 641), H5723 [24JN]
Public lands: improve the control and management of invasive species that threaten and harm Federal lands (see H.R. 3994), H1658 [5FE]
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 (H.R. 5078), consideration (see H. Res. 715), H7295 [8SE]
Constitutional authority statements
BLM: permanently withdraw, reserve, and transfer lands used for military purposes in Alaska, Nevada, and New Mexico to the appropriate military department (H.R. 4253), H2485 [14MR]
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission: enhance operation (H.R. 5203), H6859 [25JY]
Federal-State relations: allow Western States to exchange school trust lands within Federal conservation areas with certain Federal lands with viable revenue opportunities to support public education (H.R. 4901), H5558 [19JN]
——— constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (H.J. Res. 115), H4785 [21MY]
Parks and recreation areas: improve recreation opportunities and increase consistency and accountability in the collection and expenditure of recreation fees collected on public lands and forests (H.R. 5204), H6859 [25JY]
Public lands: improve the control and management of invasive species that threaten and harm Federal lands (H.R. 3994), H1658 [5FE]
Motions
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5804 [26JN]
Remarks
Anchorage, AK: provide for unencumbering of title to non-Federal land owned by the city for purposes of economic development by conveying Federal reversion interest to the city, H1608 [5FE]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H245 [15JA]
BLM: prohibit land increase until centralized database of lands identified suitable for disposal by Resource Management Plans is publicly accessible via a website, H1609 [5FE], H1667, H1672 [6FE]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), consideration (H. Res. 472), H1602, H1603, H1604, H1608 [5FE]
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area: authorize pedestrian and motorized vehicular access, H1609 [5FE]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): apply certain House Rules relative to travel (H. Res. 604), H5029 [30MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4734, H4737 [21MY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), consideration (H. Res. 590), H4707 [21MY]
——— prohibit conversion of previously contracted functions to performance by Federal employees, H4734 [21MY]
Dept. of the Interior: convey, by quitclaim deed, to Fernley, NV, all right, title, and interest of the U.S., to any Federal land within that city under the jurisdiction of BLM or the Bureau of Reclamation, H1608 [5FE]
——— Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H245 [15JA]
——— prohibit canceling, deferring, or withdrawing any lease parcel from a planned competitive lease sale after the conclusion of the public comment period, H5792, H5793 [26JN]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite access to Federal lands for good Samaritan search-and-recovery missions (H.R. 2166), H1256, H1257 [27JA]
——— prohibit the taking of privately held water rights and uphold longstanding State water laws (H.R. 3189), H2392 [13MR]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), consideration (H. Res. 604), H5029, H5030, H5033 [30MY]
Endangered Species Act: disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking, H6992 [29JY]
——— improve disclosure of funds expended to respond to lawsuits, dedicate employees to litigation, and cover attorneys fees, H6992 [29JY]
——— place caps on attorneys fees for suits filed under such Act, H6992 [29JY]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), consideration (H. Res. 693), H6989, H6990, H6992 [29JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5736, H5737, H5739 [25JN]
EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1422), H8058 [18NO]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), H1667, H1672 [6FE]
——— convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), consideration (H. Res. 472), H1602, H1603, H1604, H1608 [5FE]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 458), H245 [15JA]
Forests: expedite the salvage of fire-killed timber in Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and BLM lands impacted by the Rim Fire in California, H1609 [5FE]
Georgetown University: tribute to National Debate Tournament participants, H5734 [25JN]
House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 641), H5736, H5737 [25JN]
——— clarify proceedings and actions during June district work period (H. Res. 604), H5029 [30MY]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 524), H2660, H2661 [26MR]
Immigration: reform (H.R. 15), H2665, H2667 [26MR]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), consideration (H. Res. 604), H5029, H5030, H5033 [30MY]
Logan, UT: anniversary of Logan Regional Hospital, H1947 [26FE]
Minimum wage: increase, H2681 [26MR]
Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness, H1609 [5FE]
National Environmental Policy Act: clarify process for monument designation for areas of a certain size, H2678 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2676, H2677, H2678, H2679 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), consideration (H. Res. 524), H2660, H2661, H2662, H2664, H2665, H2667 [26MR]
——— ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), motion to recommit, H2681 [26MR]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay and express concerns over release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (H. Res. 644), consideration (H. Res. 715), H7307 [9SE]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5792, H5793 [26JN]
——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5736, H5737, H5739 [25JN]
——— increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), motion to recommit, H5803, H5804 [26JN]
——— prohibit big oil companies signing new Federal drilling leases from receiving subsidies and prohibit all oil companies from exporting U.S. oil or natural gas, H5804 [26JN]
Public lands: preserve the ability of the President to declare certain military cultural and historic sites as national monuments regardless of size, H2679 [26MR]
——— require a feasibility assessment including benefits, such as jobs and tourism dollars, when designating a new national monument, H2679 [26MR]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): limit implementation funding, H4737 [21MY]
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 (H.R. 5078), consideration (H. Res. 715), H7307, H7309, H7310, H7313 [9SE]
Weber State University: anniversary, H32 [8JA]
Reports filed
Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During Independence Day District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]
Clarify House Proceedings and Actions During June District Work Period: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select) Application of Certain House Rules Relative to Travel: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Consideration of H. Res. 644, Condemn Failure of President Obama To Notify Congress Before Releasing Taliban Leaders and Express Concerns Over Release and Repercussions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 715) (H. Rept. 113–581), H7295 [8SE]
Consideration of H.R. 1459, Ensuring Public Involvement in the Creation of National Monuments Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 524) (H. Rept. 113–385), H2644 [25MR]
Consideration of H.R. 2954. Public Access and Lands Improvement Act and H.R. 3964, Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 472) (H. Rept. 113–340), H1591 [4FE]
Consideration of H.R. 4315, Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 693) (H. Rept. 113–563), H6975 [28JY]
Consideration of H.R. 4681, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4745, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 604) (H. Rept. 113–465), H5022 [29MY]
Consideration of H.R. 4899, Lower Gasoline Prices To Fuel an America That Works Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]
Consideration of H.R. 4923, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 641) (H. Rept. 113–493), H5723 [24JN]
Consideration of H.R. 5078, Waters of the U.S. Regulatory Overreach Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 715) (H. Rept. 113–581), H7295 [8SE]
Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 524) (H. Rept. 113–385), H2644 [25MR]
Tributes
Menlove, Martell and Rhonda, H5507 [19JN]
BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1084), H2065 [27FE]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2084), H7189 [31JY]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2991 [7AP]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H1243 [16JA]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4435 [15MY]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 481), H1771 [11FE]
Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 610), H5064 [30MY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 461), H1241 [16JA]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H3293 [29AP]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1844), H6137 [11JY]
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 H.R. 1563), H6656 [22JY]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H7242 [1AU]
——— amend adverse credit history determinations for purposes of Federal Direct PLUS Loan eligibility (see H.R. 4480), H3196 [10AP]
——— award grants to States to pay the Federal share of carrying out full-day prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 3778), H21 [7JA]
——— collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H1431 [27JA]
Dept. of Energy: establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (see H.R. 4092), H2362 [12MR]
Dept. of HHS: improve and enhance research and treatments of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (see H.R. 2607), H4017 [8MY]
——— provide for a grants program to develop and enhance integrated nutrition curricula in medical schools (see H.R. 4427), H5877 [8JY]
——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H3448 [6MY]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4435 [15MY]
Dept. of Justice: study the cost of purchase and use of body cameras by State and local law enforcement agencies and require such agencies to purchase and use body cameras as a condition of receipt of Federal funding (see H.R. 5407), H7434 [10SE]
Dept. of State: prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H2361 [12MR]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 4119), H2097 [28FE]
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 H.R. 182), H2746 [27MR]
——— 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 H.R. 3494), H4910 [28MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct study relative to claiming and interring of unclaimed remains of veterans (see H.R. 4446), H3195 [10AP]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 4580), H4911 [28MY]
Diseases: improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 4814), H5877 [8JY]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 1915), H2148 [4MR]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1801), H3941 [7MY]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H1720 [10FE]
——— recognize importance of conducting research, education, and awareness of dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities and commend organizations dedicated to such causes (see H. Res. 623), H5877 [8JY]
EPA: preserve existing rights and responsibilities relative to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5071), H6977 [28JY]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Fair Labor Standards Act: provide specific limited exemption for insurance claim adjustment work after a major disaster from overtime pay requirements (see H.R. 3179), H1431 [27JA]
Federal agencies and departments: modify the Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recover of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 3555), H1512 [29JA]
Federal aid programs: provide an increased allocation of funding for assistance in persistent poverty counties (see H.R. 5571), H7883 [18SE]
FEMA: 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 (see H.R. 3370), H1777 [14FE]
Financial institutions: specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H7939 [12NO]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7677 [17SE]
Giving Tuesday: designate (see H. Res. 761), H8273 [2DE]
Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3116), H4685 [20MY]
Health care professionals: recognize caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers (see H. Con. Res. 97), H4786 [21MY]
Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H2002 [26FE]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6137 [11JY]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 632), H5557 [19JN]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H3292 [29AP]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H73 [8JA]
——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1201), H2258 [6MR]
——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 4577), H4476 [19MY]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H4060 [9MY]
——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program and transparency of payment methodology of pharmacies (see H.R. 4437), H4476 [19MY]
——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 1274), H4830 [22MY]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2199 [5MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: amend qualifications of the director of food services of a skilled nursing facility (see H.R. 2181), H4434 [15MY]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H2746 [27MR]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4834 [23MY]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H163 [10JA]
——— provide for calculation based on the Federal poverty threshold for a family of 4, as determined by the Bureau of the Census (see H.R. 4839), H5318 [11JN]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H1431 [27JA]
NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 84), H1770 [11FE]
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 563), H3408 [1MY]
National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 522), H3941 [7MY]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 503), H1719 [10FE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 27), H5559 [19JN]
National Park Service: reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program (see H.R. 5570), H7883 [18SE]
National Police Week: designate (see H. Res. 578), H4061 [9MY]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H1659 [5FE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3409 [1MY]
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 H. Res. 573), H3941 [7MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H3941 [7MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2854 [2AP]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 671), H6352 [16JY]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
Pullman National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 3929), H2991 [7AP]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7894 [18SE]
Roads and highways: encourage efforts by transportation rights-of-way managers to adopt vegetation management practices that provide habitats and forage for monarch butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators (see H.R. 4790), H6580 [18JY]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H21 [7JA]
——— provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 3954), H2002 [26FE]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5073 [5JN]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (see H. Res. 561), H3449 [6MY]
Taxation: allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 38), H1431 [27JA]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H7128 [30JY]
——— make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 4933), H5597 [20JN]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6400 [17JY]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 4365), H3409 [1MY]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1125), H2645 [25MR]
U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3505), H1512 [29JA]
U.S. Cotton Futures Act: modify definition of cotton futures contracts (see H.R. 5810), H8868 [8DE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H1720 [10FE] (see H.R. 3824), H225 [14JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3144 [9AP]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7189 [31JY]
——— provide tax credit to encourage private employers to hire veterans and clarify reasonable efforts employers may make under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (see H.R. 4110), H2064 [27FE]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H2645 [25MR]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 570), H4061 [9MY]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H2746 [27MR]
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 H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
National Get Vertical Day: designate (see H. Res. 674), H6398 [17JY]
Ocmulgee National Monument: revise boundary and redesignate as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (see H.R. 4991), H5817 [26JN]
Veterans: provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine in the Southeast Asia theater of operations during the Vietnam Era (see H.R. 5112), H6296 [15JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Ocmulgee National Monument: revise boundary and redesignate as Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park (H.R. 4991), H5819 [26JN]
Veterans: provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine in the Southeast Asia theater of operations during the Vietnam Era (H.R. 5112), H6296 [15JY]
Poems
‘‘Tree That Never Had To Fight,’’ Douglas Malloch, H8923 [9DE]
Remarks
Air Force: construction funding to address black mold in military facilities, H3320 [30AP]
——— prohibit disclosure of proprietary information on C–17 aircraft, H4726 [21MY]
Albany, GA: anniversary of Mars, Inc., chocolate manufacturing facility, E1435• [17SE]
Andrew College: anniversary, E76• [15JA]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H443, H451• [15JA]
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), conference report, H7084• [30JY]
Columbus, GA: anniversary of Greater Peace Baptist Church, E762• [19MY]
——— anniversary of M.L. Harris United Methodist Church, E1438• [17SE]
——— anniversary of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1474• [19SE]
——— anniversary of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church, E1280• [30JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4726 [21MY]
——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3338 [30AP]
——— provide funding for the planning, design, and construction of an additional missile defense site, H3321 [30AP]
Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Job Corps, E1332• [8SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address needs of servicemembers who have received life-changing injuries to their reproductive systems and urinary tracts, H3330 [30AP]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, H7084• [30JY]
——— improve processing of claims for benefits, H3317 [30AP]
——— Office of Inspector General funding, H3327 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for senior executive bonuses, H3340 [30AP]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H443 [15JA]
——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3314, H3317, H3320, H3321, H3327, H3330, H3338, H3340, H3354 [30AP]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), Senate amendments, H443, H451• [15JA]
Federal employees: direct the employing authority of any officer or employee of the Federal Government who is in contempt of Congress to not pay such employee while they remain in contempt, H3354 [30AP]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, H55 [8JA]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3375 [1MY]
Links, Inc.: anniversary of Columbus, GA, chapter, E1783• [10DE]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance, E1445• [17SE]
Point of order, H3354 [30AP]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, E768• [19MY]
Vienna, GA: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E732• [9MY]
——— tribute to Big Pig Jig, E1573• [13NO]
Votes: correction, H5149• [9JN]
World War II: tribute to Merrill’s Marauders unit, E1314• [1AU]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H4014 [8MY], H8027 [17NO]
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H3411 [2MY]
Tributes
Adams, Shafton T., E1089• [26JN]
Amos, Paul S., E1130• [9JY]
Coachman, Alice, E1172• [16JY]
Collins, Marcus E., Sr., E262• [27FE]
Davidson, Michael L., E1674• [1DE]
DeVore-Mitchell, Ophelia, E326• [6MR]
Dingell, Representative, H8922 [9DE]
Evan, Darryl E., E333• [6MR]
Ferriter, Michael, E662• [1MY]
Flowers, Ira L., E329• [6MR]
Franklin, Charles L., Jr., E1082• [26JN]
Frazier, Charlotte M., E1570• [13NO]
Gaymon, Mike, E1565• [13NO]
Glover, Danny, E1350• [8SE]
Haralson, Donnie R., E331• [6MR]
Hugley, Carolyn, E767• [19MY]
Jones, Gloria D., E1048• [23JN]
Lane, John D.D., Sr., E1776• [10DE]
Long, Washington, E1086• [26JN]
McDaniel, C.E., Jr. (Red), E1573• [13NO]
Melton, Buckner F., Sr., E359• [12MR]
Mescon, Timothy S., E1714• [3DE]
Mitchell, Jimmie L., E1563• [13NO]
Petersen, Frank E., Jr., E1230• [24JY], E1247• [28JY]
Pinson, Tracey L., E1081• [26JN]
Plummer, Roy G., E1800• [12DE]
Randall, Walter, Jr. (Randy), E737• [9MY]
Russell, Herman J., E1668• [1DE]
Sanders, Carl E., E1677• [1DE]
Smith, Elijah, E91• [16JA]
Smyre, Calvin, E1778• [10DE]
Thomas, Eunice S., E1336• [8SE]
Turner, Sue M. Thompson, E783• [20MY]
Watson, Maurice, E504• [3AP]
BISHOP, TIMOTHY H. (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), H2938 [4AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4750 [21MY]
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 (H.R. 5078), H7322, H7324 [9SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H2696 [26MR]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H474 [15JA]
——— codify the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account program to assist spouses of members in pursuing educational opportunities and career training (see H.R. 4818), H7434 [10SE]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]
——— 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 H.R. 690), H6297 [15JY]
——— prohibit discrimination on the basis of military service (see H.R. 2654), H2258 [6MR]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (see H.R. 3793), H1773 [11FE]
Business and industry: ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees (see H.R. 4611), H4015 [8MY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 5185), H7389 [9SE]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H5559 [19JN]
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 H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]
Colleges and universities: increase transparency and reduce students’ burdens related to transferring credits between institutions of higher education (see H.R. 4348), H2801 [1AP]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H7189 [31JY]
Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4443), H4686 [20MY]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 34), H2362 [12MR]
Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 4148), H4685 [20MY]
Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 5267), H7894 [18SE]
Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building, Springfield Gardens, NY: designate (see H.R. 3957), H1480 [28JA]
Dept. of Defense: establish programs to track, retain, and analyze information relative to suicides involving Armed Forces Reserve components members and dependents of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4504), H3409 [1MY]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H3446 [6MY]
——— expand and improve Federal Pell Grant Program (see H.R. 4373), H2853 [2AP]
——— provide for temporary emergency Impact Aid Program funds for local educational agencies (see H.R. 5611), H7980 [13NO]
——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 4982), H5817 [26JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish Frontline Providers Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 702), H2696 [26MR]
——— improve essential oral health care for lower-income individuals (see H.R. 4395), H5559 [19JN]
——— provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (see H.R. 2457), H6860 [25JY]
——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 3723), H7893 [18SE]
Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H5877 [8JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 2146), H3293 [29AP]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure credit assistance pilot program (see H.R. 3978), H2645 [25MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4793), H7434 [10SE]
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 H.R. 5059), H7189 [31JY]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see H. Res. 701), H7242 [1AU]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H1481 [28JA]
Elder Justice Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5515), H7674 [17SE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6215 [14JY]
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4641), H4058 [9MY]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H7893 [18SE]
——— revise hiring practices for air traffic controller positions and establish Air Traffic Control Education and Training Advisory Committee (see H.R. 5675), H9305 [11DE]
FDA: provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see H.R. 4250), H3448 [6MY]
Firearms: protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 4906), H5770 [25JN]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H6860 [25JY]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7434 [10SE]
FTC: prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (see H.R. 4325), H2743 [27MR]
Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 2773), H2611 [24MR]
Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H7892 [18SE]
——— extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 2957), H2611 [24MR]
——— improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H7529 [15SE]
Health care professionals: extend authorization for certain health care workforce loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1827), H7041 [29JY]
Higher Education Act: establish requirements for preferred banking arrangements (see H.R. 4714), H4828 [22MY]
Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 480), H2645 [25MR]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6037 [9JY]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4644), H4831 [22MY]
Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, Modoc, IL: designate (see H.R. 3678), H2645 [25MR]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3058 [8AP]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H2611 [24MR]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1515 [31JA]
——— enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (see H.R. 4998), H7242 [1AU]
——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 4577), H6860 [25JY]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H5024 [29MY]
——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H7190 [31JY]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H7189 [31JY]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H6746 [23JY]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H2611 [24MR]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H5495 [18JN]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H6816 [24JY]
——— provide coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice (see H.R. 2619), H4060 [9MY]
——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H5559 [19JN]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H7892 [18SE]
——— provide for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3710), H7893 [18SE]
——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 1821), H7297 [8SE]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H3144 [9AP]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H7189 [31JY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H7892 [18SE]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7940 [12NO]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H3448 [6MY]
New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 5503), H7674 [17SE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3058 [8AP]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H6816 [24JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow sole proprietors and their spouses and domestic partners to purchase health insurance on the small business exchange (see H.R. 5313), H7894 [18SE]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1780 [18FE]
——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H6137 [11JY]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H5598 [20JN]
Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2315), H7893 [18SE]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Postal Service: take all appropriate measures to ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 711), H8868 [8DE]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7297 [8SE]
Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2387), H2434 [13MR]
Schools: clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered (see H.R. 4172), H7189 [31JY]
Science: assist scientists in commercializing their ideas by awarding grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories (see H.R. 2981), H5819 [26JN]
Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 72), H1720 [10FE]
Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see H.R. 3482), H1243 [16JA]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H5559 [19JN]
Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office, Rochester, NY: designate (see H.R. 5019), H6108 [10JY]
Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Office Building, Kingston, NY: designate (see H.R. 5087), H7041 [29JY]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5725 [24JN]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H6037 [9JY]
Taxation: adjust the phaseout of the health insurance tax credit for geographic variations in the cost-of-living (see H.R. 3986), H1591 [4FE]
——— allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 2482), H7676 [17SE]
——— allow rollovers from other retirement plans into simple retirement accounts (see H.R. 5672), H7900 [19SE]
——— establish small business savings accounts (see H.R. 5427), H7387 [9SE]
——— expand and modify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see H.R. 4128), H7434 [10SE]
——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3747), H1243 [16JA]
——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2610 [24MR]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H2611 [24MR]
——— extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 4542), H3407 [1MY]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3327), H1687 [6FE]
——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see H.R. 5474), H9305 [11DE]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H2962 [4AP]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries (see H.R. 4679), H7434 [10SE]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H7297 [8SE]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 2945), H4785 [21MY]
——— prevent increase of Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks (see H. Con. Res. 52), H7297 [8SE]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 1125), H7188 [31JY]
——— provide tax relief for major disaster areas declared in 2012, 2013, and 2014 (see H.R. 5082), H6135 [11JY]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H7128 [30JY]
Telecommunications: require mobile service providers and mobile device manufacturers to enable consumers to remotely delete data from mobile devices and render such devices inoperable (see H.R. 4065), H2199 [5MR]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H1780 [18FE]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 2468), H7676 [17SE]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4440), H5024 [29MY]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 4653), H5598 [20JN]
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims: establish procedures for class actions (see H.R. 5088), H7434 [10SE]
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: allow for a contract for operation of Melville Hall after receipt of gift for renovation of such hall (see H.R. 5813), H9045 [10DE]
——— funding (see H.R. 4830), H5248 [10JN]
——— reform Board of Visitors (see H.R. 4144), H2147 [4MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA]
Veterans: ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see H.R. 1796), H1938 [25FE]
——— include contracts and grants for residential care for veterans in the exception to the requirement that the Federal Government recover a portion of the value of certain projects (see H.R. 3180), H2098 [28FE]
——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7129 [30JY]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7677 [17SE]
Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 2291), H3058 [8AP]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H1938 [25FE]
——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 2856), H6977 [28JY]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H1687 [6FE]
Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 60), H5640 [23JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (see H.R. 4511), H3291 [29AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements for railroad hours of service employees (see H.R. 5122), H6351 [16JY]
Fish and fishing: clarify, for purposes of Federal marine fisheries management laws, the landward boundary of exclusive economic zone between areas south of Montauk, NY, and Point Judith, RI (see H.R. 4722), H4828 [22MY]
John Moerlins Post Office, Sound Beach, NY: designate (see H.R. 5410), H7296 [8SE]
Medal of Honor: award posthumously to Jordan C. Haerter and Jonathan Yale (see H.R. 4233), H2432 [13MR]
New York: add to the New England Fishery Management Council (see H.R. 3848), H162 [10JA]
NOAA: provide for equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data (see H.R. 3869), H223 [14JA]
Taxation: permit distributions from 529 accounts for medical expenses of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 5554), H7882 [18SE]
Constitutional authority statements
Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (H.R. 4511), H3292 [29AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements for railroad hours of service employees (H.R. 5122), H6352 [16JY]
Fish and fishing: clarify, for purposes of Federal marine fisheries management laws, the landward boundary of exclusive economic zone between areas south of Montauk, NY, and Point Judith, RI (H.R. 4722), H4829 [22MY]
FTC: prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (H.R. 4325), H2745 [27MR]
John Moerlins Post Office, Sound Beach, NY: designate (H.R. 5410), H7296 [8SE]
Medal of Honor: award posthumously to Jordan C. Haerter and Jonathan Yale (H.R. 4233), H2433 [13MR]
New York: add to the New England Fishery Management Council (H.R. 3848), H163 [10JA]
NOAA: provide for equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data (H.R. 3869), H224 [14JA]
Taxation: permit distributions from 529 accounts for medical expenses of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 5554), H7888 [18SE]
Letters
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act: Lynn McClure, Kristy Meyer, and Nicole Barker, Great Lakes Coalition, H8894 [9DE]
——— several Great Lakes organizations, H8893 [9DE]
Motions
Employment: improve conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation (H.R. 4), H7854 [18SE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), H5054 [30MY]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7639 [17SE]
Budget: reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year’s spending levels (H.R. 1871), H3017 [8AP]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (H.R. 1874), H2938, H2939 [4AP]
——— review accuracy of macroeconomic impact analysis on legislation enacted, H2938, H2939 [4AP]
Cognitore, Joseph A.: Rocky Point, NY, Lions Club Man of the Year award recipient, E559• [9AP]
Coram, NY: anniversary of Coram Fire Dept., E618• [29AP]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), conference report, H4488 [20MY], E793• [21MY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1228• [24JY]
——— support reunification agreement, E1228• [24JY]
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5443, H5444 [18JN]
——— treatment for service-connected illnesses and complications caused by exposure to open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H5443, H5444 [18JN]
Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 4984), H6760 [24JY]
Employment: improve conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H7856 [18SE]
EPA: authorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (H.R. 5764), H8893, H8896 [9DE]
——— reauthorize National Estuary Program (H.R. 5266), H7912 [12NO]
House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 487), H1954, H1955 [26FE]
Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4681), motion to recommit, H5054 [30MY]
——— protect U.S. military technology and industrial competitiveness from Chinese and other State-sponsored computer theft, H5054 [30MY]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (H.R. 3865), consideration (H. Res. 487), H1954 [26FE]
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 1378), H8899 [9DE]
John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center, San Diego, CA: designate, H8899 [9DE]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (H.R. 1010), H1954, H1955 [26FE], H2816 [2AP]
National objectives: modify tax benefits for insourcing and outsourcing expenses of corporations, and rules relative to inverted corporations, and provide for consideration of middle class jumpstart agenda, H7856 [18SE]
OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), consideration (H. Res. 487), H1954 [26FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), consideration (H. Res. 530), H2816 [2AP]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (H.R. 935), E1313• [1AU]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), consideration (H. Res. 641), H5739 [25JN]
St. Clair, MO: release from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport (S. 2759), H8897 [9DE]
Stony Brook University: tribute to Indianapolis Zoo Indianapolis Prize finalists, E391• [14MR]
Suffolk County, NY: anniversary of Suffolk County Soil and Water Conservation District, E1439• [17SE]
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), H7639 [17SE]
Taxation: disallow deduction for income attributable to domestic oil and gas production activities of major integrated oil companies (H.R. 1426), H5739 [25JN]
Water: prevent exemption from proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act if it is determined implementation is likely to have an adverse impact on water quality, H7324 [9SE]
——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (H.R. 5078), H7315, H7316, H7322, H7324 [9SE]
——— prevent issuance of final rules by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act if certain conditions are met, H7322 [9SE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E1833 [12DE]
Tributes
Bixhorn, Gary D., E132• [28JA]
Bolotnikov, Aleksey, E1250• [28JY]
Gergela, Joe, E1787• [10DE]
James, Ralph, E1250• [28JY]
Pike, Otis G., E119• [27JA]
Wilford, Fred, E939• [10JN]
BISIAR, JESSICA
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4759 [23JY]
BISMARCK, ND
Bills and resolutions
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill (see S. Res. 516), S4763 [23JY]
Remarks in Senate
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill (S. Res. 516), S4846 [23JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 516, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in North Dakota v. Beatrice Quill, S4771 [23JY]
BIXHORN, GARY D.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E132 [28JA]
BLACK, BARRY C. (Chaplain of the Senate)
Prayers
Senate, S3 [6JA], S35 [7JA], S87 [8JA], S189 [9JA], S267 [13JA], S299 [14JA], S335 [15JA], S383 [16JA], S467 [27JA], S493 [28JA], S557 [29JA], S609 [30JA], S665 [3FE], S707 [4FE], S775 [6FE], S837 [10FE], S859 [11FE], S915 [12FE], S973 [24FE], S1133 [26FE], S1187 [27FE], S1255 [3MR], S1285 [5MR], S1371 [10MR], S1487 [11MR], S1531 [12MR], S1677 [24MR], S1697 [25MR], S1781 [27MR], S1839 [31MR], S1883 [1AP], S2043 [2AP], S2135 [3AP], S2169 [7AP], S2203 [8AP], S2293 [9AP], S2401 [11AP], S2409 [28AP], S2427 [29AP], S2527 [30AP], S2571 [1MY], S2625 [5MY], S2681 [6MY], S2741 [7MY], S2889 [12MY], S2923 [13MY], S2981 [14MY], S3047 [15MY], S3151 [20MY], S3195 [21MY], S3245 [22MY], S3319 [2JN], S3345 [3JN], S3387 [4JN], S3433 [5JN], S3481 [9JN], S3511 [10JN], S3553 [11JN], S3675 [16JN], S3691 [17JN], S3773 [18JN], S3825 [19JN], S3887 [23JN], S3949 [25JN], S4095 [26JN], S4197 [7JY], S4233 [8JY], S4287 [9JY], S4367 [10JY], S4443 [14JY], S4461 [15JY], S4513 [16JY], S4571 [17JY], S4637 [21JY], S4667 [22JY], S4721 [23JY], S4851 [24JY], S4975 [28JY], S5005 [29JY], S5075 [30JY], S5159 [31JY], S5317 [1AU], S5349 [8SE], S5383 [9SE], S5465 [10SE], S5523 [11SE], S5573 [15SE], S5595 [16SE], S5725 [18SE], S5885 [12NO], S6003 [17NO], S6027 [18NO], S6107 [19NO], S6163 [20NO], S6225 [1DE], S6239 [2DE], S6273 [3DE], S6359 [8DE], S6467 [10DE], S6699 [12DE], S6795 [13DE], S6821 [15DE], S6869 [16DE]
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3195 [21MY], S5317 [1AU], S6822 [15DE]
BLACK, CATHERINE M.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S518 [28JA]
BLACK, DIANE (a Representative from Tennessee)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]
Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (see H. Res. 637), H5640 [23JN]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H4061 [9MY]
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 H.R. 4143), H2362 [12MR]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (see H.R. 4058), H3242 [28AP]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (see H.R. 4980), H6036 [9JY]
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 H.R. 4138), H2147 [4MR]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1551), H2258 [6MR]
Copyrights: allow a rate court to consider other royalty rates when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and adopt a fair rate standard for reproduction (see H.R. 4079), H4785 [21MY]
——— provide for the payment of royalties for the performance of sound recordings fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 4772), H8226 [1DE]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4783 [21MY]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H2746 [27MR]
——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H2803 [1AP]
——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (see H.R. 3610), H3242 [28AP]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H2148 [4MR]
Dept. of Defense: develop a plan to move U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) back to the continental U.S. (see H.R. 4434), H3142 [9AP]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2566 [21MR]
——— recognize voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products energy conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 4219), H2855 [2AP]
Dept. of Justice: provide State officials with access to criminal history information relative to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks (see H.R. 5320), H8133 [19NO]
——— report to Congress on the number of aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. who appear and fail to appear before immigration judges for certain proceedings (see H.R. 5105), H6215 [14JY] (see H.R. 5118), H6296 [15JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to reduce shortage of psychiatrists in Veterans Health Administration by offering competitive employment incentives to certain psychiatrists (see H.R. 4234), H3293 [29AP]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H3448 [6MY]
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 H.R. 5059), H7939 [12NO]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1881 [21FE]
Endangered Species Act: publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see H.R. 4319), H7189 [31JY]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H7529 [15SE]
EPA: repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 1461), H1659 [5FE]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H2611 [24MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
——— review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H1515 [31JA]
Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 4885), H7455 [11SE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H6656 [22JY]
——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H6107 [10JY]
——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H7455 [11SE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H6860 [25JY]
Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H3242 [28AP]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7940 [12NO]
——— require creation of a consumer opt-out list for collected data by, free credit monitoring by, and a Senate confirmed Director of, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and improve security of collected data (see H.R. 4604), H4476 [19MY]
Government: restore the 10-year statute of limitations applicable to collection of debt by administrative offset (see H.R. 4491), H4017 [8MY]
Health: improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 36), H5186 [9JN]
Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 3722), H3293 [29AP]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see H.R. 4098), H2000 [26FE]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1939 [25FE]
Human rights: identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (see H.R. 5135), H6397 [17JY]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H7129 [30JY]
——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H6860 [25JY]
——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5768), H8169 [20NO]
——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 5138), H6398 [17JY]
——— require notification of a Governor of a State if an unaccompanied alien child is transferred to the State and provide the Governor with the right-of-refusal of such transfers (see H.R. 5253), H7039 [29JY]
IRS: improve transparency and efficiency relative to audits and communications with taxpayers (see H.R. 2530), H1938 [25FE]
——— prohibit asking taxpayers questions relative to religious, political, or social beliefs (see H.R. 2531), H1938 [25FE]
——— prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1243 [16JA]
——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 4531), H3363 [30AP]
Israel: condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6746 [23JY]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1515 [31JA]
——— ensure eligibility of certain professionals practicing in rural health clinics for electronic health records and quality improvement incentives (see H.R. 986), H7188 [31JY]
——— improve integrity (see H.R. 5780), H8272 [2DE]
——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H5877 [8JY]
——— provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning (see H.R. 4994), H5817 [26JN]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2260 [10MR]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H5557 [19JN]
Medicare/Medicaid: continue use of quarterly reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful uses under electronic health records incentive payment programs (see H.R. 5481), H7901 [19SE]
——— exclude pathologists from incentive payments and penalties relative to the meaningful use of electronic health records (see H.R. 1309), H5319 [11JN]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H5065 [30MY]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7940 [12NO]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4064 [13MY]
Muslim Brotherhood (organization): designate as terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons who knowingly provide material support or resources (see H.R. 5194), H7129 [30JY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2149 [4MR]
National Day of Prayer: observance (see H. Res. 547), H3409 [1MY]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4435 [15MY]
National Teacher Day: observance (see H. Res. 571), H3446 [6MY]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system (see H.R. 4342), H2855 [2AP]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (see H.R. 5739), H8132 [19NO]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2696 [26MR]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see H. Res. 573), H4064 [13MY]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H6217 [14JY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H2255 [6MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3474), H2260 [10MR]
——— clarify treatment of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees (see H.R. 4414), H3144 [9AP]
——— delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H3409 [1MY]
——— 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 H.R. 3811), H19 [7JA]
——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 3541), H224 [14JA]
——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2835), H6977 [28JY]
——— require States with failed health care exchanges to reimburse the Federal Government for amounts provided for establishment and operation of such exchanges (see H.R. 4677), H4475 [19MY]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7190 [31JY]
——— study impact on small businesses (see H.R. 4728), H4828 [22MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2696 [26MR]
Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2315), H3409 [1MY]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Power resources: contribute to national security and achieve domestic energy independence by producing more energy from all sources (see H.R. 3895), H1240 [16JA]
——— update avian protection laws in order to support an all-of-the-above domestic energy strategy (see H.R. 4797), H5068 [2JN]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H20 [7JA]
Public welfare programs: prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 4137), H2147 [4MR]
Regulatory Improvement Commission: establish (see H.R. 4646), H4058 [9MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]
Social Security: prevent disability fraud (see H.R. 5260), H7125 [30JY]
SSI: condition benefit eligibility of certain older disabled children on school attendance (see H.R. 4617), H4015 [8MY]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5073 [5JN]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H134 [9JA]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision (see H. Res. 561), H3413 [2MY]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H2802 [1AP]
——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2870), H3242 [28AP]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 4837), H7980 [13NO]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H4910 [28MY]
——— improve certain education savings plans (see H.R. 4333), H5364 [12JN]
——— modify and make permanent bonus depreciation (see H.R. 4718), H4828 [22MY]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H5767 [25JN]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H2302 [11MR]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H4685 [20MY]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H5826 [3JY]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7894 [18SE]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H2914 [3AP]
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 H.R. 3658), H2002 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
ATF: prohibit from requiring disclosure of race or ethnicity in the transfer of a firearm (see H.R. 5555), H7883 [18SE]
Insurance: reform verification and reporting processes for health care premium and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 5557), H7883 [18SE]
Medicare: establish Value-Based Insurance Design demonstration program to show that reduced copayments or coinsurance can increase utilization, improve clinical outcomes, and lower health care expenditures (see H.R. 5183), H6745 [23JY]
——— improve accountable care organization program (see H.R. 5558), H7883 [18SE]
——— permit certain nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, and certified nurse-midwives to provide certain certifications relative to inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 4663), H4434 [15MY]
——— treatment of patient encounters in ambulatory surgical centers in determining meaningful electronic health records use (see H.R. 5556), H7883 [18SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies until eligibility verification process for such subsidies is completed (see H.R. 4805), H5072 [5JN]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H4909 [28MY]
Constitutional authority statements
ATF: prohibit from requiring disclosure of race or ethnicity in the transfer of a firearm (H.R. 5555), H7888 [18SE]
Insurance: reform verification and reporting processes for health care premium and cost-sharing subsidies (H.R. 5557), H7888 [18SE]
Medicare: establish Value-Based Insurance Design demonstration program to show that reduced copayments or coinsurance can increase utilization, improve clinical outcomes, and lower health care expenditures (H.R. 5183), H6745 [23JY]
——— improve accountable care organization program (H.R. 5558), H7888 [18SE]
——— permit certain nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, and certified nurse-midwives to provide certain certifications relative to inpatient hospital services (H.R. 4663), H4434 [15MY]
——— treatment of patient encounters in ambulatory surgical centers in determining meaningful electronic health records use (H.R. 5556), H7888 [18SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies until eligibility verification process for such subsidies is completed (H.R. 4805), H5073 [5JN]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (H.R. 4748), H4910 [28MY]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H2647 [26MR], H8073 [19NO]
Letters
Student and Family Tax Simplification Act: Atlanta Technical College student, H6789 [24JY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1467 [28JA]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3033 [8AP], H3079 [9AP]
Children and youth: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (H.R. 4058), H4527 [20MY]
Constitution Day: observance, H7531 [16SE]
Gruber, Jonathan: characterization of remarks relative to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H7944 [13NO]
Human rights: identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (H.R. 5135), H6726 [23JY]
Immigration: misconception by illegal immigrants that unaccompanied children and women traveling with minors will not be deported, H5650 [24JN], H5832 [8JY]
——— provide for operational control of the international border of the U.S. (H.R. 2220), H5650 [24JN]
Medicare: reform, H3033 [8AP]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 541), H2898 [3AP]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (H.R. 5739), H8235 [2DE]
Obama, President: use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H9049 [11DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 4118), H2261 [11MR]
——— delay provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies until eligibility verification process for such subsidies is completed (H.R. 4805), H5251 [11JN]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H2261 [11MR]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2866 [3AP]
——— 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 (H.R. 3811), H125 [9JA], H141 [10JA]
Taxation: consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses (H.R. 3393), H6782, H6786, H6787, H6788, H6789 [24JY]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 1814), H2274 [11MR]
VFW: anniversary, H7301 [9SE]
Votes: position on missed, E365• [12MR], E543• [8AP]
Women’s History Month: observance, H2650 [26MR]
Tributes
Gray, Tom, H6299 [16JY]
Oakley, Millard and Joyce A. (J.J.), H2996 [8AP]
Wemyss, Ellen Stokes, H2650 [26MR]
BLACK, GERALD
Remarks in House
Tribute, E12 [7JA]
BLACK, KIMBERLY
Remarks in House
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award nominees, E381 [13MR]
BLACK, LAUREL
Articles and editorials
Family Gets World War II Casualty’s Belongings, S1310 [5MR]
BLACK AMERICAN POLITICAL ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
Remarks in House
Juneteenth Independence Day: tribute to Ventura County, CA, chapter celebration, E1023 [19JN]
BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IA
Remarks in Senate
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Black Hawk County, IA, S3808 [18JN]
BLACK HILLS CEMETERY ACT
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 291), S4355 [9JY]
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Bills and resolutions
Goals and ideals: support, and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 463), H1431 [27JA]
Observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE] (see H. Res. 481), H1771 [11FE]
Remarks in House
Benedict College: anniversary of Harambee Festival, E155 [3FE]
Observance, H1550 [4FE], H1725, H1730 [11FE], H1884 [25FE], H2005, H2055 [27FE], E229 [25FE], E254, E256 [26FE], E264, E265, E267 [27FE], E275, E276, E277, E279, E283 [28FE], E290, E298 [4MR]
Observance (H. Res. 481), H1996–H1999 [26FE]
Remarks in Senate
Observance, S985 [24FE], S1227 [27FE]
Observance (S. Res. 363), S1185 [26FE]
Texts of
S. Res. 363, observance, S1177 [26FE]
BLACK LESBIAN AND GAY PRIDE DAY, INC.
Remarks in House
District of Columbia: tribute to DC Black Pride festival, E817 [22MY]
BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT
Bills and resolutions
Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 2959), S6205 [20NO] (see H.R. 5751), H8169 [20NO]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (H.R. 5751), E1660–E1662 [20NO]
BLACK LUNG BENEFITS IMPROVEMENT ACT
Bills and resolutions
Enact (see S. 2959), S6205 [20NO] (see H.R. 5751), H8169 [20NO]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 5751), E1660–E1662 [20NO]
BLACK RIBBON DAY
Bills and resolutions
Europe: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 509), H2256 [6MR]
Remarks in House
Europe: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes, H4769 [21MY]
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI
Remarks in House
Black River Falls Masonic Lodge No. 74: anniversary, E626 [29AP]
BLACKBOARD INC.
Remarks in House
Kleinsmith, Stephen: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
Rantz, Zac: Blackboard Inc., National School Public Relations Association, and American Association of School Administrators Leadership Through Communication Award recipient, E141 [29JA]
BLACKBURN, ALEXANDER M.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E657 [1MY]
BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5187 [9JN], H5216 [10JN]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6037 [9JY], H6086 [10JY]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6187 [14JY], H6278, H6279, H6280, H6282, H6297 [15JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4911 [28MY], H4976, H4977 [29MY]
Articles and editorials
Women You Don’t Know—Yet, H2426 [13MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H2611 [24MR]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H.J. Res. 123), H7389 [9SE]
——— improve the TRICARE Program for adult children of members and former members (see H.R. 3974), H2854 [2AP]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3787), H1246 [17JA]
ATF: prohibit from requiring disclosure of race or ethnicity in the transfer of a firearm (see H.R. 5555), H7901 [19SE]
Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (see H. Res. 637), H5640 [23JN]
Colleges and universities: ensure appropriate spending of taxpayer funds on student aid, access to information to make informed choices about postsecondary education, and oppose Federal rating system (see H. Res. 614), H6217 [14JY]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H2303 [11MR]
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 H. Res. 588), H5495 [18JN]
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 H. Res. 737), H7887 [18SE]
Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1551), H1659 [5FE]
Copyrights: allow a rate court to consider other royalty rates when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and adopt a fair rate standard for reproduction (see H.R. 4079), H1937 [25FE]
——— provide for the payment of royalties for the performance of sound recordings fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 4772), H5022 [29MY]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4834 [23MY]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H3242 [28AP]
——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H1659 [5FE]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit closure or reduced operation of military commissary stores and exchange stores (see H.R. 3996), H2991 [7AP]
Dept. of Education: expand higher education opportunities by allowing States to develop their own systems of accrediting educational institutions, curricula, programs, and courses (see H.R. 4612), H4911 [28MY]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2802 [1AP]
——— recognize voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products energy conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 4219), H2360 [12MR]
Dept. of HHS: award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see H.R. 718), H2001 [26FE]
——— expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents (see H.R. 3548), H2854 [2AP]
——— prevent abuse of dextromethorphan by restricting over-the-counter sales and bulk distribution (see H.R. 3969), H8226 [1DE]
——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 1984), H474 [15JA]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4058 [9MY]
——— require certain health insurance premium increase information be disclosed to Congress (see H.R. 4633), H4476 [19MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H5399 [17JN]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for position of Public Advocate, or position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 3732), H136 [9JA]
Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 4069), H1780 [18FE] (see H.R. 4709), H4784 [21MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in tracking and procurement of biological implants and tissue or bone grafts (see H.R. 4374), H3409 [1MY]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H5023 [29MY]
——— make certain improvements in information security (see H.R. 4370), H2991 [7AP]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H3058 [8AP]
——— recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees (see H.R. 5094), H6746 [23JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see H.R. 4716), H6353 [16JY]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H3058 [8AP]
——— improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (see H.R. 4299), H3058 [8AP]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1770 [11FE]
Endangered Species Act: publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see H.R. 4319), H6860 [25JY]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5399 [17JN]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the U.S. without first obtaining a court order (see H.J. Res. 118), H6106 [10JY]
——— nullify certain rules relative to carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing, new, or reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 4813), H5185 [9JN]
——— set reasonable limits on stringency and timing of proposed regulations for new residential wood heaters, forced-air furnaces, and residential masonry heaters (see H.R. 4407), H3243 [28AP]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H3058 [8AP]
FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7939 [12NO]
——— modify Federal labeling requirements for electronic devices to permit electronic device manufacturers to display Federal labeling requirements digitally (see H.R. 5161), H6655 [22JY]
——— prohibit from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors (see H.R. 3196), H2001 [26FE]
FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 4432), H3142 [9AP]
——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see H.R. 4250), H3199 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H73 [8JA]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 1423), H473 [15JA]
Federal aid programs: prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance (see H.R. 1502), H4830 [22MY]
Federal employees: direct the employing authority of any officer or employee of the Federal Government who is in contempt of Congress to not pay such employee while they remain in contempt (see H.R. 4447), H4836 [27MY]
Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (see H.J. Res. 115), H4784 [21MY]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 578), H3144 [9AP]
Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5400 [17JN]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7901 [19SE]
GPO: prohibit assembly or manufacture of secure credentials or their component parts (see H.R. 5268), H7125 [30JY]
Health: improve provision of telehealth services under Medicare and other Federal health care programs (see H.R. 3306), H3293 [29AP]
Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 3722), H3448 [6MY]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1593 [4FE]
Human rights: identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (see H.R. 5135), H6397 [17JY]
Immigration: express concerns regarding the President’s responsibility to address the border crisis (see H. Res. 687), H6859 [25JY]
——— support authority of the Governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy the National Guard to secure the international border of the U.S. within their States (see H. Res. 675), H6816 [24JY]
Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H1687 [6FE]
Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 5747), H8932 [9DE]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1243 [16JA]
——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 4531), H3941 [7MY]
Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H3058 [8AP]
Medicaid: extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 2123), H8226 [1DE]
Medicare: apply budget neutrality on a State-specific basis in the calculation of hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas (see H.R. 2053), H1772 [11FE]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H2148 [4MR]
——— modify payment for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies (see H.R. 4857), H7189 [31JY]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H6746 [23JY]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2199 [5MR]
——— treatment of patient encounters in ambulatory surgical centers in determining meaningful electronic health records use (see H.R. 5556), H7883 [18SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: continue use of quarterly reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful uses under electronic health records incentive payment programs (see H.R. 5481), H7940 [12NO]
——— end increased Federal funding for Medicaid expansion for inmates’ hospital care and apply savings to Medicare Advantage stabilization program to help protect seniors’ choices (see H.R. 5113), H6296 [15JY]
Members of Congress: prohibit Members who retire before age 62 from receiving a cost-of-living increase prior to reaching retirement age (see H.R. 3787), H1246 [17JA]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H5640 [23JN]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H3292 [29AP]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4834 [23MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1593 [4FE]
National Day of Prayer: observance (see H. Res. 547), H3243 [28AP]
National Park Service: refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see H.R. 4353), H2801 [1AP]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system (see H.R. 4342), H2744 [27MR]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2696 [26MR]
Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H5827 [3JY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H2255 [6MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies until eligibility verification process for such subsidies is completed (see H.R. 4805), H5187 [9JN]
——— 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 H.R. 3811), H19 [7JA]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see H.R. 4064), H1939 [25FE]
Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H9045 [10DE]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency and provide information on total spending and an overall spending limit on such programs (see H.R. 4731), H4828 [22MY]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7297 [8SE]
Schools: prohibit Federal issuance or enforcement of certain food requirements (see H.R. 5597), H7884 [18SE]
Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs.: call for resignation relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefit claims backlog and delays in providing emergency health care (see H. Con. Res. 98), H5024 [29MY]
Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2745), H6746 [23JY]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5073 [5JN]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H134 [9JA]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2803 [1AP]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H7129 [30JY]
Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance premiums for anyone who purchases independent coverage for an individual or family (see H.R. 4600), H3940 [7MY]
——— extend special expensing rules for certain film and television productions and provide for special expensing for live theatrical productions (see H.R. 4878), H6860 [25JY]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H2962 [4AP]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7389 [9SE]
——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H1659 [5FE]
Terrorism: designate membership or association with foreign terrorist organizations as renunciation of U.S. citizenship and authorize revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with such organizations (see H.R. 5408), H7389 [9SE]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H7297 [8SE]
Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H224 [14JA]
——— clarify that individuals who attended a military preparatory school but never joined the Armed Forces may not claim veteran status for purposes of contracting preferences and benefits (see H.R. 3469), H2066 [27FE]
——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6656 [22JY]
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 H.R. 5078), H6746 [23JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6217 [14JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 3932), H1430 [27JA]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see H.R. 5027), H5876 [8JY]
Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 5322), H7181 [31JY]
FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H1880 [21FE]
FDA: expand priority review voucher incentive program to encourage treatments for tropical diseases (see H.R. 5729), H8071 [18NO]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see H.R. 4098), H2000 [26FE]
Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H6655 [22JY]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5272), H7125 [30JY]
POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (see H.R. 4836), H5318 [11JN]
Television: deny the right to grant retransmission consent to a television station if an AM or FM radio station licensed to the same licensee transmits a sound recording without providing compensation for programming (see H.R. 4588), H3939 [7MY]
Constitutional authority statements
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 3932), H1431 [27JA]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (H.R. 5027), H5876 [8JY]
Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (H.R. 5322), H7186 [31JY]
FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (H.R. 4070), H1880 [21FE]
FDA: expand priority review voucher incentive program to encourage treatments for tropical diseases (H.R. 5729), H8071 [18NO]
Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (H.R. 4098), H2001 [26FE]
Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (H.R. 5160), H6655 [22JY]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7127 [30JY]
POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (H.R. 4836), H5319 [11JN]
Television: deny the right to grant retransmission consent to a television station if an AM or FM radio station licensed to the same licensee transmits a sound recording without providing compensation for programming (H.R. 4588), H3940 [7MY]
Letters
Online advertising that contributes to human trafficking: by, H4517 [20MY]
Prohibit funding for proposed CPSC rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices’’: Ann Brown, H6283 [15JY]
——— Senator King, H6283 [15JY]
——— Senators Casey and Toomey, H6283 [15JY]
Press releases
Representatives Maloney and Blackburn Join Efforts To Address Online Promotion of Human Trafficking, H4518 [20MY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1459, H1460, H1462 [28JA]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H1471 [28JA]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7637 [17SE]
Armed Forces: tribute to Army 555th Parachute Infantry Co., E1398• [11SE]
Budget: allocation of funds, H2160 [5MR]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3075 [9AP]
Center for Medicine in the Public Interest: tribute to My Life Is Worth It Campaign, E1421• [16SE]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H2421, H2424, H2427 [13MR], H3474 [7MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H6808 [24JY]
——— legislative priorities, H6804, H6806, H6808, H6809 [24JY]
Conservation of energy: facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings (H.R. 2126), E321• [6MR]
Correctional institutions: prohibit funding for operation, renovation, or construction at Thomson Correctional Facility, H4977, H4978 [29MY]
CPSC: increase third-party testing regulatory relief funding through reduction in IRS enforcement account funding, H6187, H6188 [14JY]
——— prohibit funding for proposed rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices’’, H6282, H6284 [15JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4815 [22MY]
——— Kiowa Warrior helicopter funding, H2160 [5MR]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for ceiling fan and light kit standards, H6086 [10JY]
Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (H.R. 4709), H7006 [29JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: prevent bailouts of certain public pension systems, H6279, H6280 [15JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (H.R. 4810), H6806 [24JY]
——— improve accountability to the Inspector General (H.R. 2072), H6806 [24JY]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), H6806 [24JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5216 [10JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5216 [10JN]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6086, H6087 [10JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6086, H6087 [10JY]
EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1422), H8057 [18NO]
Exotics (musical group): tribute, E1395• [11SE]
FCC: prohibit preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws, H6280, H6282 [15JY]
Financial services and general Government: across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6278, H6279 [15JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6187, H6188 [14JY], H6278, H6279, H6280, H6282, H6284 [15JY]
GPO: anticompetitive practices relative to production of secure Federal credentials, H3373 [1MY]
Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (H.R. 5160), H6984 [29JY]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7234 [1AU]
Insurance: protect medical privacy of all women, including victims of rape or incest, relative to her choice of or use of comprehensive health insurance coverage, H1471 [28JA]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3373 [1MY]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system, H4815 [22MY]
——— prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system (H.R. 4342), H2998 [8AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3522), H7415 [10SE]
——— impact of implementation on Medicare payments to critical access hospitals, H2287 [11MR]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2868 [3AP]
——— 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 (H.R. 3811), H144 [10JA]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 3362), H1223 [16JA]
POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (H.R. 4836), H5732 [25JN]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction excluding the FBI, H4976 [29MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4976, H4977, H4978 [29MY]
Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 3470), E553• [9AP]
Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2615 [25MR], H2684 [26MR]
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), H7637 [17SE]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (H. Res. 494), E553• [9AP]
Taxation: permanently extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets (H.R. 4457), H6806 [24JY]
Women’s History Month: observance, H2421, H2424, H2427 [13MR]
Tributes
Brewer, Dexter S., E1394• [11SE]
Hartwig, J.D., E1393• [11SE]
Lummis, Representative, H2422 [13MR]
Mobley, Brennon, E1393• [11SE]
Mofenson, Lynne, H7399 [10SE], E1379• [10SE]
Pusser, Buford, E1396• [11SE]
Richfield, James, E1393• [11SE]
Stahlman, Mildred, H2424 [13MR]
BLACKFOOT RIVER LAND EXCHANGE ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2040), S5839, S5872 [18SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 2040), H8187, H8188 [1DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2040), S5872 [18SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 2040) (S. Rept. 113–242), S5334 [5AU]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5049) (H. Rept. 113–639), H8225 [1DE]
Texts of
S. 2040, provisions, S5872 [18SE], H8187 [1DE]
BLACKS see African Americans
BLACKSMITH, LULU
Remarks in House
Compañeros en Salud/Partners in Health (organization): anniversary, E1811 [12DE]
BLACKWOOD, BRUCE
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S4657 [21JY]
BLACKWOOD, STEPHEN
Articles and editorials
ObamaCare and My Mother’s Cancer Medicine, S995 [24FE]
Remarks in Senate
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S994, S995 [24FE]
BLADEN COUNTY, GA
Proclamations
Maultsby Family Reunion Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E1333 [8SE]
BLADENSBURG, MD
Remarks in House
Anacostia Watershed Society: anniversary, E1453 [19SE]
BLAINE, RONALD
Remarks in House
Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to 1st Squad, 2d Platoon, Hotel Company of the 26th Marine Regiment, H3251 [29AP]
BLAIR, OLIVIA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E629 [30AP]
BLAIR, THOMAS A.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5952 [12NO]
BLAIR, WILLIAM, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E616 [29AP]
BLAKE, HARRIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E937 [10JN]
BLAKES, SAMUEL R.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5668 [17SE]
BLAKESBURG, IA
Articles and editorials
E-B-F Reduces Hours for Para-Educators (excerpt), S2852 [8MY]
BLAKEY, JOHN R.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE], S6907 [16DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6204 [20NO]
BLALOCK, NORA
Remarks in House
Price, Representative David E.: tribute to staff, E327 [6MR]
BLAND, RANDI
Letters
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, H7475 [15SE]
BLAND, RICHARD
Letters
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, H7480 [15SE]
BLAND, STEVE, JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E940 [10JN]
BLANEY, HEATHER
Remarks in House
Tribute, E767 [19MY]
BLANK, HELEN
Letters
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, H7476, H7480 [15SE]
BLANKENHORN, CAROL
Letters
Unemployment benefits extension, H123 [9JA]
BLANKENSHIP, ALAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1396 [11SE]
BLANKENSHIP, JASON
Remarks in House
Tribute, E270 [27FE]
BLANKENSHIP, JOHN L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E161 [4FE]
BLANKINSHIP, GARY L.
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of Justice: nomination to be U.S. Marshal, S935, S936 [12FE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S223 [9JA]
BLANTON, LUKE
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [13NO]
BLANTON, WILLIAM W.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E543 [8AP]
BLATNIK, ROBERT J.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E730 [9MY]
BLAU, EDWARD
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3177 [20MY]
BLAZ, BEN GARRIDO (a former Delegate from Guam)
Articles and editorials
Vicente T. ‘Ben’ Blaz, Marine General and Guam Delegate, Dies at 85, E169 [5FE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H112 [9JA], E39 [9JA], E48 [10JA], E125 [28JA], E168 [5FE]
BLEDSOE, ROY H.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1343 [8SE]
BLEDSOE-COVINGTON, ANITA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E277 [28FE]
BLESS, DENNIS C.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1365 [9SE]
BLIND see Disabled
BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION
Resolutions by organizations
National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, H4859 [28MY]
BLINKEN, ANTONY J.
Cloture motions
Dept. of State: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S6799 [13DE], S6896 [16DE]
Remarks in Senate
Dept. of State: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S6822 [15DE], S6886, S6892–S6896 [16DE]
——— suitability to be Deputy Sec. of State relative to Middle East policies, S6892–S6896 [16DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Deputy Sec. of State: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6626 [11DE]
BLM PERMIT PROCESSING IMPROVEMENT ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2440), S5642, S5649 [16SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 2440), S5649 [16SE]
Texts of
S. 2440, provisions, S5649 [16SE]
BLOCK, SHARON
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6377 [8DE]
Reports filed
Nomination to the NLRB: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S5697 [17SE]
BLOCKER, ANDY
Letters
Customer Protection and End User Relief Act, E1103 [3JY]
BLOOD DONORS see Health
BLOOM, BETH
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S3910 [24JN]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2875 [8MY]
BLOOM, VERLEIGH M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1556 [13NO]
BLOOMBERG NEWS (news service)
Articles and editorials
Climate Change Goes Underwater, S4324 [9JY]
Fed’s $4 Trillion in Assets Draw Lawmakers’ Scrutiny, S58 [7JA]
Unemployment Benefits Lapse Severs Lifeline for Longtime Jobless (excerpt), S41 [7JA], S315 [14JA]
BLOOMINGTON, IN
Remarks in House
Bloomington Masonic Lodge: anniversary, E1609 [18NO]
BLUE, GERALDINE (JEWEL)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1693 [2DE]
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Letters
Sustainable growth rate repeal and improved Medicare payments through delay of individual health insurance mandate, H2465 [14MR]
BLUE SPRINGS, MO
Remarks in House
Behee, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E561 [9AP]
Deffenbaugh, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
BLUE WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3069 [15MY]
BLUEFIELD, VA
Remarks in House
Graham High School: anniversary, E1384 [10SE]
BLUEFIELD, WV
Remarks in Senate
Beckley VA Medical Center: tribute to mobile health clinic, S888 [11FE]
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1260 [29JY]
BLUE-NORTON, JILLIAN
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E367 [12MR]
BLUHM, TENA
Remarks in House
Fairfax County, VA, Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to honorees, E699 [7MY]
BLUM, MERRILL
Remarks in House
Tribute, E180 [6FE]
BLUMBERG, MARK
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5127 [30JY]
BLUMBERG, PHILIP
Remarks in House
Business Record (publication): Forty Under 40 honoree, E535 [7AP]
BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4671 [20MY], H4739 [21MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5400 [17JN], H5458 [18JN]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3344 [30AP]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5878 [8JY]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5790 [26JN]
Articles and editorials
‘Out of Options’—Veterans With PTSD Hit Pot Underground, Bill Briggs, NBCnews.com (Internet site), H3344 [30AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
Agriculture: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4308), H7189 [31JY]
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H7979 [13NO]
American Association for the Advancement of Science: recognize anniversary of Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program and reaffirm commitment to support science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1241 [16JA]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2847), H21 [7JA]
——— provide for trade sanctions against countries involved in illegal ivory trade (see H.R. 5454), H8366 [3DE]
——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 4525), H7189 [31JY]
Armed Forces: afford each member of a Reserve component with the opportunity for a physical examination before separation from the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2841), H1719 [10FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H1881 [21FE]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 3852), H3293 [29AP]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 4608), H5877 [8JY]
Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups (see H. Res. 418), H1432 [27JA]
CBO: require calculation of carbon score for all legislation (see H.R. 5733), H8133 [19NO]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish a surveillance system relative to traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4251), H6217 [14JY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: apply Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation waiver authority to Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in order to foster innovation (see H.R. 4543), H3413 [2MY]
Children and youth: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 4636), H4064 [13MY]
——— enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5081), H6353 [16JY]
——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (see H.R. 4058), H2611 [24MR]
——— revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see H.R. 2734), H5877 [8JY]
Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5271), H7125 [30JY]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2434 [13MR]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H3409 [1MY]
Copyrights: clarify definition of ‘‘widow’’ and ’’widower’’ to ensure protection for same-sex couples relative to passage of copyright rights to next of kin upon the death of a copyright holder (see H.R. 5617), H7885 [18SE]
Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 4148), H2803 [1AP]
Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 5267), H7939 [12NO]
——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H3448 [6MY]
Dept. of Commerce: issue a fishing capacity reduction loan to refinance existing loan funding the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Fishing Capacity Reduction Program (see H.R. 2646), H6352 [16JY]
Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 5478), H7894 [18SE]
——— modify authorities relative to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice by removing prosecution of serious crimes from the chain of command (see H.R. 2016), H2486 [14MR]
——— require payment of full amount of separation pay otherwise due to former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 5009), H5827 [3JY]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H3446 [6MY]
——— clarify cancellation of loans of Armed Forces members under the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see H.R. 4232), H2697 [26MR]
——— establish Office of School Discipline Policy (see H.R. 3153), H6746 [23JY]
——— improve college affordability by increasing maximum awards, allowing year-round eligibility, and extending duration limits relative to the Federal Pell Grant Program (see H.R. 4902), H5556 [19JN]
——— make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 4826), H6108 [10JY]
——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 1893), H6656 [22JY]
——— repeal suspension of eligibility for grants, loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 3510), H474 [15JA]
Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 963), H3241 [28AP]
——— designate a Health Professional Shortage Area for maternity care (see H.R. 4385), H4686 [20MY]
——— improve essential oral health care for lower-income individuals (see H.R. 4395), H5024 [29MY]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H3940 [7MY]
——— prevent and treat diabetes, promote and improve care of individuals with diabetes, and reduce health disparities, relative to diabetes, within racial and ethnic minority groups (see H.R. 3322), H2362 [12MR]
——— provide for a grants program to develop and enhance integrated nutrition curricula in medical schools (see H.R. 4427), H6217 [14JY]
——— provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (see H.R. 2457), H6746 [23JY]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H2302 [11MR]
——— provide grants for treatment of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, and PCP abuse (see H.R. 2130), H1772 [11FE]
——— reauthorize certain trauma care programs (see H.R. 4080), H4061 [9MY]
Dept. of HUD: support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 668), H7389 [9SE]
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 H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]
Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4163), H2255 [6MR]
——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H2696 [26MR]
——— promote greater development of registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 5533), H7882 [18SE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure credit assistance pilot program (see H.R. 3978), H1720 [10FE]
——— establish innovation in surface transportation program (see H.R. 4726), H7893 [18SE]
——— require States with an increase in fatalities or serious injuries of pedestrians or users of nonmotorized transportation to address increase in State strategic highway safety plans (see H.R. 4507), H4686 [20MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 2529), H5819 [26JN]
——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H7128 [30JY]
——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 958), H2434 [13MR]
Diseases: develop international plans of action to address Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (see H. Res. 489), H5598 [20JN]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H5640 [23JN]
——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 1915), H2258 [6MR]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1801), H7996 [14NO]
Drugs: exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 5226), H7129 [30JY]
——— provide for legitimate use of medicinal marijuana in accordance with State laws (see H.R. 4498), H7129 [30JY]
——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 4169), H6816 [24JY]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H3409 [1MY]
Elder Justice Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5515), H7674 [17SE]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6215 [14JY]
Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 5159), H6816 [24JY]
——— clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims relative to workplace harassment (see H.R. 4227), H2432 [13MR]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H3144 [9AP]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H2486 [14MR]
FCC: restore rules relative to open Internet and broadband industry practices until final action is taken in proceedings on such rules that were remanded by a court decision (see H.R. 3982), H1660 [5FE]
FDA: withdraw approval for the drug Zohydro ER and prohibit from approving such drug unless it is reformulated to prevent abuse (see H.R. 4241), H2488 [18MR]
Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 4885), H8273 [2DE]
Federal employees: provide certain benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 3135), H2486 [14MR]
Federal firefighters: provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see H.R. 1141), H2610 [24MR]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5769 [25JN]
Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 4966), H5877 [8JY]
Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H2066 [27FE]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H2748 [28MR]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H1769 [11FE]
Green Bank: establish to assist in financing of qualified clean energy and energy efficiency projects (see H.R. 4522), H3363 [30AP]
Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see H.R. 2101), H7939 [12NO]
——— extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 2957), H2803 [1AP]
——— support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see H. Res. 688), H7940 [12NO]
Health and Fitness Month: designate (see H. Res. 564), H3408 [1MY]
Higher Education Act: establish requirements for preferred banking arrangements (see H.R. 4714), H5073 [5JN]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3513), H1432 [27JA]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
Intelligence services: require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 3855), H1243 [16JA]
IRS: extend authority to require truncated Social Security numbers on Form W-2 wage and tax statements (see H.R. 4910), H5557 [19JN]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4644), H7189 [31JY]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3058 [8AP]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H2697 [26MR]
Loren R. Kaufman Memorial Veterans’ Clinic, Dalles, OR: designate (see H.R. 4273), H2484 [14MR]
Manford, Jeanne Sobelson: tribute (see H. Res. 611), H5068 [2JN]
Medicaid: extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 2123), H1431 [27JA]
Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3662), H2915 [3AP]
——— delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H4064 [13MY]
——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H2485 [14MR] (see H.R. 1201), H2696 [26MR]
——— enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (see H.R. 4998), H7939 [12NO]
——— establish Value-Based Insurance Design demonstration program to show that reduced copayments or coinsurance can increase utilization, improve clinical outcomes, and lower health care expenditures (see H.R. 5183), H6745 [23JY]
——— improve integrity (see H.R. 5780), H8272 [2DE]
——— increase access to ambulance services (see H.R. 5460), H8072 [18NO]
——— modify durable medical equipment face-to-face encounter documentation requirement (see H.R. 3833), H2302 [11MR]
——— permit certain nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, and certified nurse-midwives to provide certain certifications relative to inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 4663), H4911 [28MY]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H4910 [28MY]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H472 [15JA]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H2645 [25MR]
——— provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 1821), H5069 [2JN]
——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1148), H6217 [14JY]
——— provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning (see H.R. 4994), H5817 [26JN]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2002 [26FE]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H2610 [24MR]
Members of Congress: eliminate use of the frank for mail transmitted by Members and congressional officials (see H.R. 4872), H8033 [17NO]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H5319 [11JN]
——— maximize access of individuals with mental illness to community-based services and strengthen the impact of such services (see H.R. 4574), H6656 [22JY]
——— protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 69), H2697 [26MR]
Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5060), H6105 [10JY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5294), H8366 [3DE]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2611 [24MR]
National Community Gardening Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 691), H6859 [25JY]
National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 27), H3243 [28AP]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 540), H3409 [1MY]
Naturopathic Medicine Week: designate (see H. Res. 508), H6353 [16JY]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (see H.R. 5739), H8132 [19NO]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2854 [2AP]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see H. Res. 573), H4064 [13MY]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 4746), H7939 [12NO]
——— submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H3242 [28AP]
NOAA: identify, declare, and respond to marine disease emergencies (see H.R. 5546), H7882 [18SE]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: strike provisions that prohibit from studying the legalization of marijuana and that require opposition to any attempt to legalize marijuana (see H.R. 4046), H2362 [12MR]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4122), H4685 [20MY]
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 H.R. 4865), H5363 [12JN]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H5187 [9JN]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2915 [3AP]
Political campaigns: reform system of public financing of Presidential elections (see H.R. 270), H3364 [30AP]
——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H5187 [9JN]
——— impose temporary moratorium on the closure or consolidation of any mail processing facility (see H.R. 5445), H7433 [10SE]
——— improve fuel efficiency by replacing motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 3963), H2362 [12MR]
——— provide that the Postal Service may provide certain basic financial services (see H.R. 5179), H7190 [31JY]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H7189 [31JY]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see H.R. 5033), H6034 [9JY]
Roads and highways: encourage efforts by transportation rights-of-way managers to adopt vegetation management practices that provide habitats and forage for monarch butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators (see H.R. 4790), H8931 [9DE]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: ensure that recipients of assistance provide services to sexual and gender minority youth in a manner that is culturally competent (see H.R. 2955), H2486 [14MR]
Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 72), H7042 [29JY]
Social Security: extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5364), H7939 [12NO]
——— provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1698), H6217 [14JY]
Sports: reduce sports-related concussions in youth (see H.R. 2118), H5640 [23JN]
SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see H.R. 4664), H5065 [30MY]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H4830 [22MY]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H7901 [19SE]
——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2139), H2065 [27FE]
——— recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 5646), H7886 [18SE]
Taxation: allow a credit against income tax for facilities using a qualified methane conversion technology to provide transportation fuels and chemicals (see H.R. 3424), H5640 [23JN]
——— allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 5178), H6745 [23JY]
——— broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see H.R. 4567), H3446 [6MY]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 4837), H5318 [11JN]
——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 5655), H7886 [18SE]
——— extend bonus depreciation (see H.R. 4743), H4911 [28MY]
——— extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H7434 [10SE]
——— extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 2193), H184 [13JA]
——— extend time period for contributing military death gratuities to Roth IRAs and Coverdell education savings accounts (see H.R. 4559), H3407 [1MY]
——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see H.R. 5474), H7528 [15SE]
——— make dependent care credit refundable and index the income phasedown of credit for inflation (see H.R. 3740), H6107 [10JY]
——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 4717), H4828 [22MY]
——— make permanent the rule allowing certain tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts for charitable purposes (see H.R. 4619), H4015 [8MY]
——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 4740), H6656 [22JY]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries (see H.R. 4679), H6656 [22JY]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H5817 [26JN]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6656 [22JY]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 4365), H2853 [2AP]
——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 2737), H5495 [18JN]
——— provide for tax preferred savings accounts for individuals under age 18 (see H.R. 5281), H10318 [12DE]
——— provide incentives for clean energy and repeal fossil fuel subsidies for big oil companies (see H.R. 4753), H4909 [28MY]
——— 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 H.R. 4237), H2962 [4AP]
Trademarks: cancel existing and prohibit future trademarks using the word ‘‘redskin’’ in reference to Native Americans (see H.R. 1278), H7434 [10SE]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 2468), H1659 [5FE]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4440), H5824 [30JN]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H5877 [8JY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H5826 [3JY]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: establish penalties for causing environmental damage while cultivating marijuana or other controlled substances on Federal lands or trespassing on private property (see H.R. 2735), H2488 [18MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H225 [14JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3243 [28AP]
Veterans: extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program (see H.R. 3383), H2486 [14MR]
——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6816 [24JY]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7894 [18SE]
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 H. Res. 596), H6746 [23JY]
Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 44), H7940 [12NO]
——— require a voter-verified permanent paper ballot (see H.R. 5741), H8132 [19NO]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk (see H.R. 5314), H7181 [31JY]
Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H8868 [8DE]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
——— require mammography reports contain a breast density summary and a statement on the benefit of supplementary screening tests for patients with dense breast tissue (see H.R. 3404), H4476 [19MY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CERCLA: provide for use of funds in the Superfund program for their intended purposes and ensure adequate resources for cleanup of hazardous substances (see H.R. 3870), H223 [14JA]
Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 4107), H2064 [27FE]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see H.R. 4594), H3939 [7MY]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see H.R. 5195), H6814 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 5762), H8169 [20NO]
EPA: establish the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 5216), H6976 [28JY]
Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4762), H5022 [29MY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions relative to energy (see H.R. 5559), H7883 [18SE]
——— increase maximum nameplate capacity of a small wind turbine qualifying for an energy credit (see H.R. 4761), H5022 [29MY]
Constitutional authority statements
CERCLA: provide for use of funds in the Superfund program for their intended purposes and ensure adequate resources for cleanup of hazardous substances (H.R. 3870), H224 [14JA]
Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 4107), H2065 [27FE]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 4594), H3940 [7MY]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 5195), H6815 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (H.R. 5762), H8171 [20NO]
EPA: establish the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program (H.R. 5216), H6976 [28JY]
Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (H.R. 4762), H5023 [29MY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions relative to energy (H.R. 5559), H7889 [18SE]
——— increase maximum nameplate capacity of a small wind turbine qualifying for an energy credit (H.R. 4761), H5023 [29MY]
Letters
Air National Guard F–15 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar upgrades funding: Gus Hargett, National Guard Association of the U.S., H4672 [20MY]
Motions
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), H6258 [15JY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), E143• [29JA]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, H1484, H1487 [29JA], E152• [3FE]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5295 [11JN]
Air Force: Air National Guard F–15 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar upgrades funding through reductions in nuclear weapons programs funding, H4672, H4673 [20MY]
——— Air National Guard funding, H4688 [21MY]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, E95• [16JA], E1838• [12DE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7651 [17SE], E1500• [19SE]
Budget: allocation of funds, H2805 [2AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3035, H3038 [8AP], H3178 [10AP]
California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), E195• [11FE]
CERCLA: amend relative to applicability to Federal facilities, H103 [9JA]
——— amend relative to State consultation on removal and remedial actions, State concurrence with listing on EPA National Priorities List, and State credit for contributions to removal or remedial action, H103 [9JA]
——— provide for use of funds in the Superfund program for their intended purposes and ensure adequate resources for cleanup of hazardous substances (H.R. 3870), E68• [14JA]
Children and youth: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (H.R. 4980), E1232• [24JY]
China: efforts to address pollution problem, H1547 [4FE]
Climate: global warming, H5344, H5346, H5347, H5348, H5349 [12JN], H5646 [24JN]
——— impact of global warming on water supplies and agriculture, H1547 [4FE]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 5769), E1745• [4DE]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 5682), E1599• [17NO]
——— importance of bipartisanship, H5369 [17JN]
Congressional Research Service: anniversary, E1168• [16JY]
Corp. for Public Broadcasting: tribute to American Graduate—Let’s Make It Happen initiative, E1486• [19SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Project funding through reductions in marketing and promotion administration account funding, H5295 [11JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E1739• [4DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4672, H4673 [20MY], H4688, H4739, H4740 [21MY]
——— cleanup and removal of unexploded ordnance funding through reductions in nuclear-armed, air-launched cruise missile funding, H5458, H5459 [18JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5458, H5459 [18JN]
——— prohibit funding to provide additional or upgraded facilities for individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, H3339 [30AP]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs, H1597 [5FE]
——— reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (H.R. 4107), E271• [27FE]
——— require annual CBO report on cost estimates for nuclear weapons, H4739, H4740 [21MY]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp, H4980 [29MY]
——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H4984 [29MY]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 4594), H6109 [11JY], H6219 [15JY], E706• [7MY]
——— extend Iraqi and Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Programs, H2613 [25MR]
——— provide additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (H.R. 5195), H6749 [24JY], H7073 [30JY], H8227 [2DE]
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), Senate amendment, E1838• [12DE]
——— incorporate surface mining stream buffer zone rule into State programs (H.R. 2824), H2627, H2628 [25MR]
——— prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H5791, H5792 [26JN]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a Road Usage Fee Pilot Program to study mileage-based fee systems (H.R. 3638), H2262 [11MR], H2736 [27MR]
——— infrastructure development funding, H2736, H2738, H2739, H2740, H2741 [27MR], H3035 [8AP]
——— Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H5151 [9JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (H.R. 5762), E1657• [20NO]
——— prohibit funding to implement directive prohibiting access to clinical programs for veterans participating in State-approved marijuana programs, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3347, H3349 [30AP], H8035 [18NO]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3339, H3344, H3345, H3346, H3347, H3349 [30AP]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5151 [9JN], H5401 [18JN]
Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs, H5191 [10JN], H6225 [15JY]
Drugs: change Federal classification of marijuana relative to impact and danger, H1661 [6FE], H1721 [11FE]
——— decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate and tax marijuana, H7300 [9SE]
——— decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol, H6662 [23JY], H6863 [28JY]
——— decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol (H.R. 499), H185 [14JA]
——— reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act and allow for medicinal use of marijuana in accordance with State laws, H2995 [8AP]
EcoDistricts (organization): tribute, E1287• [31JY]
Employment: job creation through infrastructure investment, H2740 [27MR]
Endangered Species Act: disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking, E1304• [1AU]
——— improve disclosure of funds expended to respond to lawsuits, dedicate employees to litigation, and cover attorneys fees, E1304• [1AU]
——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), E1304• [1AU]
EPA: establish the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program (H.R. 5216), E1249• [28JY]
——— proposed rule to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, H5346, H5347, H5348, H5349 [12JN], H5646 [24JN]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (H.R. 3826), H2184 [5MR]
——— simplify the solid waste disposal process by eliminating unnecessary deadlines and overlapping regulations and allow for the review and revision of regulations as appropriate (H.R. 2279), H25 [8JA], H102, H103 [9JA]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (H.R. 2692), H5500 [19JN]
Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), E195• [11FE]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), Senate amendments, E95• [16JA]
Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 2641), H2228• [6MR]
FEMA: 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), H2137 [4MR]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (H.R. 2652), H7944 [13NO]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), E1187• [17JY]
Firearms: gun control, H5252 [11JN]
Highway Trust Fund: funding, H5721 [24JN], H5879 [9JY]
——— funding through savings gained by Postal Service elimination of Saturday deliveries, H5721 [24JN]
——— infrastructure repair funding through increasing the Federal gas tax, H2736, H2738 [27MR]
Immigration: establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief (H.R. 5759), E1739• [4DE]
Iran: interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, H76 [9JA]
James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway: designate (H.R. 4926), E1770• [10DE]
James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway: designate (H.R. 4926), E1770• [10DE]
Journal: question of approval, H1661 [6FE]
Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (H.R. 4762), E871• [29MY]
——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H2714 [27MR]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals, H2865, H2866 [3AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 4015), H2463 [14MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 2305), H7391 [10SE]
——— extend certain payments, programs, and services (H.R. 4302), H2714 [27MR], H2865, H2866 [3AP]
——— provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (H.R. 1173), H2171, H2172 [5MR], H2307 [12MR], H2648 [26MR], H7621 [17SE]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (H.R. 3717), H5252 [11JN]
National Bike to School Day: observance, H3451 [7MY]
National Landscape Architecture Month: observance, E1113• [8JY]
National Pollinator Week: observance, H5500 [19JN]
North Carolina: revise boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System units (H.R. 3572), E1745• [4DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate, H2463 [14MR]
——— delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 4118), H2171, H2172 [5MR]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), Senate amendment, E1739• [4DE]
——— impact on job creation and hiring, H1597 [5FE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2865, H2866 [3AP]
——— 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 (H.R. 3811), H149• [10JA]
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H2738 [27MR]
Portland, OR: tribute to Lincoln High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H3276 [29AP]
Power resources: increase domestic onshore and offshore energy exploration and production and streamline and improve energy permitting and administration (H.R. 4899), H5791, H5792 [26JN]
Reagan, Ronald: anniversary of radio address on increasing excise tax on gasoline, H8285 [3DE]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), H6254, H6256 [15JY], H6979 [29JY], H7050, H7055 [30JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration (H. Res. 669), H6237 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), motion to recommit, H6259 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), Senate amendment, H7174, H7175 [31JY]
——— shorten extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, H6259 [15JY]
San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute, H5369 [17JN]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4980, H4984 [29MY]
Ships and vessels: proposal to increase cargo preference for U.S. food aid, H3299 [30AP]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3590), E195• [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), H7651 [17SE]
Taxation: allow deductions and credits relative to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (H.R. 2240), H7944 [13NO]
——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil for purposes of the Federal excise tax on petroleum (H.R. 786), H3124 [9AP]
——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), H8338 [3DE], E1745• [4DE]
——— extend certain expiring provisions relative to energy (H.R. 5559), E1496• [19SE]
——— extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, H25 [8JA]
——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (H.R. 3636), H2151 [5MR], H5722 [24JN], H8281, H8285 [3DE]
——— increase maximum nameplate capacity of a small wind turbine qualifying for an energy credit (H.R. 4761), E864• [29MY]
——— modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), E1816• [12DE]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), H6372 [17JY]
——— permanently extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets (H.R. 4457), H5334 [12JN]
——— reform the gas tax, H6237 [15JY]
——— repeal the gas tax and rebuild roads and bridges (H.R. 4848), H5722 [24JN]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 4438), H3943 [8MY]
Transportation: importance of infrastructure investment, H2805 [2AP], H5334 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], H5720, H5721 [24JN]
——— importance of mass transit, H2262 [11MR]
Votes: position on missed, E138•, E143• [29JA]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), H2370 [13MR], H5191 [10JN], H6225 [15JY], H8870 [9DE], E1765• [9DE]
World Toilet Day: observance, H8073 [19NO]
World Water Day: observance, H2370 [13MR]
Tributes
Cooley, William R. (Dick), E350• [11MR]
Miller, Representative George, H9034 [10DE]
Oberstar, James L., H3451 [7MY], E1488• [19SE]
Terry, Trudi, H1484 [29JA]
Urner, Carol, E892• [30MY]
Waxman, Representative, H9034 [10DE]
BLUMENTHAL, PAUL
Articles and editorials
Is Washington the Only Place Where Campaign Finance Is a Partisan Issue?, S5421 [9SE]
BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD (a Senator from Connecticut)
Amendments
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], S1244, S1245, S1247, S1250 [27FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S5239, S5248 [31JY], S5821 [18SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1590 [12MR]
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), S3083, S3084, S3086, S3097 [15MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3815, S3817 [18JN], S3877, S3882, S3883 [19JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4339, S4344, S4345, S4348 [9JY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), S3087, S3088 [15MY]
Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), S1732 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S72 [7JA], S148 [8JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1182 [26FE], S1244, S1245, S1247, S1250 [27FE]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 3230, Veterans’ Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act, S3805 [18JN]
Articles and editorials
Changing Climate—More Extreme Weather Ahead, Matthew Sturdevant, Hartford (CT) Courant (excerpt), S1453 [10MR]
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), S948 [12FE]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see S. 1957), S3605 [11JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S5434 [9SE]
Armed Forces: enhance participation of mental health professionals in boards for the correction of military records and boards for the review of the discharge or dismissal of members of the Armed Forces (see S. 2217), S2194 [7AP]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY]
——— require consent of parties to contracts for the use of arbitration to resolve controversies arising under the contracts and preserve rights of members to bring class actions (see S. 1999), S949 [12FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1950), S529 [28JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Bankruptcy: make privately issued student loans dischargeable (see S. 114), S3719 [17JN]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S5698 [17SE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 2373), S3343 [2JN]
CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2548), S4153 [26JN]
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S5589 [15SE]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2303), S2796 [7MY]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S4003 [25JN]
Community development: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined requirements (see S. 2900), S5783 [18SE]
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]
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), S5782 [18SE]
——— establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 2581), S4404 [10JY]
——— require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see S. 1793), S1585 [12MR]
Credit: enhance accuracy, ensure consumers receive information, improve transparency of agencies, and provide a means to dispute errors relative to credit reporting (see S. 2224), S2326 [9AP]
Crime: enhance penalties for marketing controlled substances to minors (see S. 1686), S6234 [1DE]
——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety (see S. 1675), S1417 [10MR]
——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (see S. 1733), S2954 [13MY] (see S. 2599), S4454 [14JY]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 2292), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
——— combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5134 [30JY]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see S. 2164), S1818 [27MR]
Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (see S. 1823), S2911 [12MY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 641), S5993 [13NO]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see S. 2449), S4706 [22JY]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see S. 2840), S5697 [17SE]
——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see S. 2301), S3343 [2JN]
——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 1799), S3669 [12JN]
——— protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 822), S3475 [5JN]
Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 1565), S133 [8JA]
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]
——— 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 the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2244), S2615 [1MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish new standards for automobile hoods and bumpers to reduce pedestrian injuries (see S. 2284), S2614 [1MY]
——— 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), S948 [12FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish the Office of the Medical Inspector within the Office of the Under Secretary for Health (see S. 2401), S3294 [22MY]
——— 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), S3545 [10JN]
——— improve processing of claims for benefits (see S. 2091), 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), S6022 [17NO]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
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), S6302 [3DE]
——— focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 1410), S2162 [3AP]
Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers (see S. 1803), S1585 [12MR]
Employment: clarify appropriate liability standards for Federal antidiscrimination claims relative to workplace harassment (see S. 2133), S1652 [13MR]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 1495), S1316 [5MR]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see S. 1069), S2470 [29AP]
FCC: restore rules relative to open Internet and broadband industry practices until final action is taken in proceedings on such rules that were remanded by a court decision (see S. 1981), S702 [3FE]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5918 [12NO]
Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see S. 350), S4271 [8JY]
——— end contracts and prohibit entering into new contracts with Rosoboronexport (company) relative to Russian military intervention in Ukraine (see S. 2352), S3074 [15MY]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1926), S487 [27JA]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S3296 [22MY]
Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2445), S3686 [16JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S4155 [26JN]
FTC: prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (see S. 2047), S1174 [26FE]
Green Bank: establish to assist in financing of qualified clean energy and energy efficiency projects (see S. 2271), S2566 [30AP]
Hartford (CT) Courant: anniversary (see S. Res. 553), S5698 [17SE]
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), 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]
Information technology: limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 2171), S2096 [2AP]
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]
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]
Law enforcement: clarify and expand Federal criminal jurisdiction over Federal contractors and employees outside the U.S. (see S. 2598), S4454 [14JY]
——— establish a Dept. of Justice Office of Forensic Science, a Forensic Science Board, and committees of scientists to examine forensic sciences, and require laboratories to be accredited (see S. 2177), S2719 [6MY]
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), S5994 [13NO]
Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see S. 577), S5698 [17SE]
——— encourage beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive (see S. 2240), S2378 [10AP]
——— enhance beneficiary and provider protections and improve transparency in the Medicare Advantage market (see S. 2552), S4153 [26JN]
——— protect relative to reconciliation involving changes to the program and prevent eligibility age increase, privatization, and conversion to a voucher system (see S. 2491), S4004 [25JN]
——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see S. 948), S4997 [28JY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 2348), S5785 [18SE]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S5136 [30JY]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (see S. 1737), S28 [6JA] (see S. 2223), S2327 [9AP]
Mortgages: establish programs to encourage use of shared equity mortgage modifications (see S. 2854), S5782 [18SE]
Motor vehicles: enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers (see S. 2151), S1730 [25MR]
——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 2819), S5628 [16SE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 519), S4903 [24JY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 1926), S487 [27JA]
National Data Privacy Day: designate (see S. Res. 337), S486 [27JA]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 532), S5218 [31JY]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 449), S3075 [15MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 481), S3898 [23JN]
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), S6302 [3DE]
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]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S5374 [8SE]
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]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S2718 [6MY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S1585 [12MR]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1256), S1924 [1AP]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2516), S3938 [24JN]
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), S132 [8JA]
——— 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), S5051 [29JY]
——— require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information (see S. 2025), S3342 [2JN]
Product safety: ban use of bisphenol A in food and beverage containers (see S. 2572), S6096 [18NO]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S5699 [17SE]
Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (see S. 2828), S6262 [2DE]
SBA: direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see S. 2794), S5564 [11SE]
——— provide authority for sole source contracts for certain small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 2481), S5334 [5AU]
——— reauthorize women’s business center program (see S. 2693), S6023 [17NO]
Science: establish scientific standards and protocols across forensic disciplines (see S. 2022), S2425 [28AP]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1690), S2406 [11AP]
Sports: reduce sports-related concussions in youth (see S. 1014), S3342 [2JN]
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), S3476 [5JN]
Taxation: make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 526), S2614 [1MY]
——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 1187), S2566 [30AP]
——— 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]
Technology: allow consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices for interoperability purposes (see S. 517), S4404 [10JY]
Telecommunications: make it illegal to alter or remove the unique equipment identification number of a mobile electronic device (see S. 1070), S1234 [27FE]
——— require mobile service providers and mobile device manufacturers to enable consumers to remotely delete data from mobile devices and render such devices inoperable (see S. 2032), S948 [12FE]
Terrorism: deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (see S. 1535), S5564 [11SE]
Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of the National Park Service (see S. 2293), S2718 [6MY]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 2004), S3029 [14MY]
Transportation Security Administration: implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (see S. 1893), S3898 [23JN]
——— provide expedited and dignified passenger screening services for veterans traveling to visit war memorials built to honor their service (see S. 2659), S5220 [31JY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP]
$2.13 Day: designate (see S. Res. 356), S948 [12FE]
Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see S. 2393), S3508 [9JN]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1950), S529 [28JA] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE] (see S. 2413), S3341 [2JN]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2258), S2424 [28AP]
Veterans Day: recognize Veterans Day 2014 as a special ‘‘Welcome Home Commemoration’’ for all who have served in the military since September 14, 2001 (see S. Res. 479), S3863 [19JN]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5434 [9SE]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see S. 1945), S3898 [23JN]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 573), S5784 [18SE]
Wildlife: establish improved regulatory process for injurious wildlife to prevent introduction and establishment in the U.S. of nonnative wildlife and wild animal pathogens and parasites (see S. 1153), S4662 [21JY]
——— 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), S4224 [7JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see S. 2714), S5920 [12NO]
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), S2425 [28AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Antitrust policy: provide for review of, and repeal of, antitrust exemptions for professional sports (see S. 2974), S6350 [4DE]
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), S528 [28JA]
Corporations: establish criminal penalties for corporate officers failing to inform and warn of serious dangers posed by corporate actions or products (see S. 2615), S4557 [16JY]
Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see S. 2364), S3184 [20MY]
Death and dying: improve end-of-life care (see S. 3009), S6788 [12DE]
Dept. of Education: provide for a percentage of student loan forgiveness for public service employment (see S. 2826), S5628 [16SE]
Dept. of Justice: encourage States to report certain information regarding the deaths of persons in the custody of law enforcement agencies (see S. 2807), S5588 [15SE]
Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of establishing the Naugatuck River Valley National Heritage Area in Connecticut (see S. 2857), S5782 [18SE]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out activities to improve rail safety (see S. 2784), S5507 [10SE]
——— eliminate cap on maximum civil penalties allowed against automakers for safety violations or failure to report known defects (see S. 2398), S3294 [22MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see S. 2738), S5217 [31JY]
Firearms: establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms in domestic violence cases (see S. 2676), S5050 [29JY]
——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see S. 2483), S3719 [17JN]
FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see S. 2756), S5217 [31JY]
Mental health: strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2872), S5782 [18SE]
National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 459), S3294 [22MY]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S2718 [6MY]
Patents: advance public health by encouraging independent innovators to pursue drug repurposing research and develop new treatments and cures by providing intellectual property protections for those innovations (see S. 2150), S1691 [24MR]
Privacy: protect consumers from identity theft, provide notice of and remedies for security breaches, and enhance accountability and penalties for unauthorized use of personally identifiable information (see S. 1995), S763 [4FE]
School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 560), S5698 [17SE]
‘‘Smoking and Health—Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the U.S.’’: anniversary (see S. Res. 330), S291 [13JA]
Sports: require all equestrian helmets manufactured or sold in the U.S. to meet a minimum safety standard (see S. 2972), S6302 [3DE]
Taxation: deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see S. 2342), S3074 [15MY]
——— exclude Federal student aid from taxable gross income (see S. 2827), S5629 [16SE]
——— increase, expand, and extend the credit for hydrogen-related alternative fuel vehicle refueling property and increase investment credit for more efficient fuel cells (see S. 2573), S4336 [9JY]
——— limit extent to which States may tax compensation earned by nonresident telecommuters (see S. 2347), S3074 [15MY]
Unemployment: prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status or history of unemployment (see S. 1972), S599 [29JA]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize document production and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, Service Employees International Union 1199, et al. (see S. Res. 392), S1653 [13MR]
Cloture motions
Abrams, Leslie J.: nomination to be district judge, S5901 [12NO], S6014 [17NO]
Adegbile, Debo P.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S1223 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Adler, Robert S.: nomination to the CPSC, S6187 [20NO], S6242 [2DE]
Alonso, Jorge L.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5737, S5764 [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, S4988 [28JY], S5083 [30JY]
Arleo, Madeline Cox: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6138 [19NO]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]
Baran, Jeffery M.: nomination to the NRC, S6294 [3DE], S6330 [4DE]
Barron, David J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3064 [15MY], S3211 [21MY]
Bashant, Cynthia A.: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2434 [29AP]
Bay, Norman C.: nomination to FERC, S4324 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Beetlestone, Wendy: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6138 [19NO]
Bell, Colleen Bradley: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S6187 [20NO], S6230 [1DE]
Blakey, John R.: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Bloom, Beth: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
Bolden, Victor A.: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6139 [19NO]
Bough, Stephen R.: nomination to be district judge, S6806 [13DE], S6905 [16DE]
Boulware, Richard F., II: nomination to be district judge, S3464 [5JN], S3494 [9JN]
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]
Burroughs, Allison Dale: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Burrows, Charlotte A.: nomination to the EEOC, S6187 [20NO], S6253 [2DE]
Byron, Paul G.: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3891 [23JN]
Carnes, Julie E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4545 [16JY], S4599 [17JY]
Chuang, Theodore D.: nomination to be district judge, S2462 [29AP], S2579 [1MY]
Chutkan, Tanya S.: nomination to be district judge, S3285 [22MY], S3360 [3JN]
Cohen, Mark H.: nomination to be district judge, S5901 [12NO], S6014 [17NO]
Coloretti, Nani A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of HUD, S6187 [20NO], S6242 [2DE]
Colvin, Carolyn Watts: nomination to be SSA Commissioner, S6798 [13DE]
Conservation of energy: 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]
Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2924 [13MY], S3058 [15MY]
Crawford, Geoffrey W.: nomination to be district judge, S3856 [19JN], S3893 [23JN]
deGravelles, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S4546 [16JY], S4672 [22JY]
Delgado Hernandez, Pedro A.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1349 [6MR]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1336, S1348 [6MR]
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), S5963 [13NO]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S5772 [18SE]
Donato, James: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1018 [25FE]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S360 [15JA], S424 [16JA]
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]
Freeman, Beth Labson: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1019 [25FE]
Friedland, Michelle T.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2230 [8AP], S2336 [10AP]
Gayles, Darrin P.: nomination to be district judge, S3654 [12JN], S3680 [16JN]
Gilliam, Haywood S., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Griggsby, Lydia K.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S6294 [3DE], S6319 [4DE]
Hale, David J.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6277 [3DE]
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]
Harris, Pamela: nomination to be circuit judge, S4695 [22JY], S4876 [24JY]
Hazel, George J.: nomination to be district judge, S2462 [29AP], S2580 [1MY]
Hendricks, Bruce Howe: nomination to be district judge, S3285 [22MY], S3359 [3JN]
Hezir, Joseph S.: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Chief Financial Officer, S6229 [1DE], S6293 [3DE]
Humetewa, Diane J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2994 [14MY]
Kadzik, Peter J.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs, S3654 [12JN], S3697 [17JN]
Kearney, Mark A.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6277 [3DE]
Krause, Cheryl A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3925 [24JN], S4102 [26JN]
LaFleur, Cheryl A.: nomination to FERC, S4325 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Lauck, M. Hannah: nomination to be district judge, S3464 [5JN], S3493 [9JN]
Leeson, Joseph F., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6294 [3DE], S6319 [4DE]
Lodge, Virginia Tyler: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6295 [3DE], S6404 [9DE]
Logan, Steven P.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Lopez, P. David: nomination to be EEOC General Counsel, S6188 [20NO], S6254 [2DE]
Mamet, Noah B.: nomination to be Ambassador to Argentina, S6186 [20NO], S6229 [1DE]
Marquez, Rosemary: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3055 [15MY]
Mastroianni, Mark G.: nomination to be district judge, S3285 [22MY], S3359 [3JN]
May, Leigh Martin: nomination to be district judge, S5772 [18SE], S5904 [12NO]
Mazzant, Amos L., III: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
McFerran, Lauren McGarity: nomination to the NLRB, S6294 [3DE], S6330 [4DE]
McHugh, Gerald A., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1746 [26MR]
Mehta, Amit P.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Mendoza, Carlos E.: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
Mendoza, Salvador, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S3653 [12JN], S3679 [16JN]
Moody, James M., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S996 [24FE]
Moss, Randolph D.: nomination to be district judge, S5771 [18SE], S5903 [12NO]
Murthy, Vivek H.: nomination to be Surgeon General and Public Health Service Medical Director, S6799 [13DE], S6849 [15DE]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA]
Owens, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1770 [26MR], S1799 [27MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), motion to proceed, S1770 [26MR], S1799 [27MR]
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]
Peterson, James D.: nomination to be district judge, S2684 [6MY], S2838 [8MY]
Pitman, Robert L.: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S3465 [5JN], S3520 [10JN]
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, S5902 [12NO], S6079 [18NO]
Pryor, Jill A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5080 [30JY], S5209 [31JY]
Rayes, Douglas L.: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Reeves, Pamela L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1302 [5MR]
Rodriguez, Leon: nomination to be Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director, S3856 [19JN], S3911 [24JN]
Rosenbaum, Robin S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2685 [6MY], S2845 [8MY]
Rosenstengel, Nancy J.: nomination to be district judge, S2685 [6MY], S2838 [8MY]
Ross, Eleanor L.: nomination to be district judge, S5902 [12NO], S6015 [17NO]
Saldana, Sarah R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S6797 [13DE], S6884 [16DE]
Sannes, Brenda K.: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6137 [19NO]
Schroeder, Robert W., III: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
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]
Sorokin, Leo T.: nomination to be district judge, S3464 [5JN], S3493 [9JN]
Soto, James A.: nomination to be district judge, S2924 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Stivers, Gregory N.: nomination to be district judge, S6293 [3DE], S6318 [4DE]
Talwani, Indira: nomination to be district judge, S2684 [6MY], S2837 [8MY]
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]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S204 [9JA], S311 [14JA]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S39 [7JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1168 [26FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]
Walter, Ronald A.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6295 [3DE], S6404 [9DE]
Williams, Ellen Dudley: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Director, S6295 [3DE], S6331 [4DE]
Yandle, Staci M.: nomination to be district judge, S3653 [12JN], S3679 [16JN]
Letters
Address needs of unaccompanied children crossing the border: Carolyn Miles, Save the Children Federation, Inc., S5118 [30JY]
Privilege of the floor
Mendoza, Elizabeth, S1739 [25MR]
Taylor, Margaret, S902 [11FE]
Remarks
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), S502 [28JA], S2935 [13MY]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), S502 [28JA]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), S2935, S2936 [13MY]
Agreement Between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes: approve amendment (H.R. 5681), S6304 [3DE]
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), S396 [16JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S396, S397 [16JA]
Amtrak: Northeast corridor infrastructure projects funding, S2087 [2AP]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S396, S397 [16JA], S6671–S6673 [11DE]
——— 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, S5117 [30JY]
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), S3597 [11JN], S4250 [8JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by closing tax loopholes for offshore corporations (S. 1844), S128 [8JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1856), S882 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1950), S447 [16JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S882 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S882 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1142 [26FE]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (S. 2609), S4511 [15JY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2206 [8AP], S5527 [11SE]
Climate: global warming, S1381, S1452, S1455 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1452 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on the economy, S1454 [10MR]
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on offshore tax evasion and efforts to collect taxes on hidden offshore accounts (S. Res. 398), S1739 [25MR]
Connecticut: tribute to Elijah Moment Campaign, S6346• [4DE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2074), S1454 [10MR]
——— promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S4846 [23JY]
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA: designate (S. 229), S6305 [3DE]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (S. 1290), S4314 [9JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve Federal dairy programs, S396 [16JA]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2292), S2782 [7MY], S2894 [12MY]
——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), S3404, S3408 [4JN], S5527 [11SE]
——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3532 [10JN]
Dept. of HHS: Prevention and Public Health Fund funding, S6287, S6288 [3DE]
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, S6671–S6673 [11DE]
Dept. of Transportation: maintain regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers, S6671–S6673 [11DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans of past wars with a less than honorable discharge to upgrade status if service-connected disability would be currently diagnosed as post-traumatic stress disorder, S1143 [26FE]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service, S1143 [26FE]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, S3597 [11JN], S4250 [8JY]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters (S. 2422), S3379 [3JN]
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 (H.R. 5059), S6673 [11DE]
——— evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs, review discharge or separation, and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists (H.R. 5059), unanimous-consent request, S6851, S6852 [15DE]
Economy: provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (S. 1383), S51 [7JA]
Equal Pay Day: observance, S2206 [8AP]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), House amendment, S396, S397 [16JA]
FDA: expand authority to regulate tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and flavored cigars, S359 [15JA]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA]
Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S1901 [1AP]
——— gun control, S201 [9JA], S4207 [7JY], S4250 [8JY], S6517 [10DE]
——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, S2782 [7MY], S4313 [9JY]
——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (S. 2483), S3833 [19JN], S4207 [7JY]
——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S201 [9JA], S1900 [1AP], S2782 [7MY], S4207 [7JY]
General Motors Co.: allegations of releasing misleading information relative to ignition switch defects, S1723 [25MR], S2144 [3AP]
Immigration: address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4544 [16JY]
——— influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, S4846–S4848 [23JY]
——— reform (S. 744), S6136, S6137 [19NO]
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, S4495 [15JY]
International Day of Democracy: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 540), S6306 [3DE]
Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Galesburg, IL: designate (S. 2921), S6305 [3DE]
Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Mankato, MN: designate (H.R. 3682), S6305 [3DE]
Medicare/Medicaid: repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare and Medicaid payments (S. 2157), S1740 [25MR]
Meyer, Jeffrey A.: nomination to be district judge, S988 [24FE]
Milford, CT: express condolences to the family of victim of Jonathan Law High School stabbing, S2410 [28AP]
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, S2456 [29AP]
Motor vehicles: enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers (S. 2151), S1723 [25MR], S2144 [3AP]
Murthy, Vivek H.: nomination to be Surgeon General and Public Health Service Medical Director, S6848 [15DE]
Mystic, CT: Mystic Aquarium recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, S2861• [8MY]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), motion to proceed, S432 [16JA]
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 396), S1739 [25MR]
National Football League: condemn response to domestic violence charges against players, S5675 [17SE]
——— sunset antitrust exemption and establish a commission to monitor leagues’ record of corporate citizenship, S5675 [17SE]
National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 585), S6307 [3DE]
Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S6517 [10DE]
Obama, President: use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, S6136, S6137 [19NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S1142 [26FE]
PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Colorado Springs, CO: designate (H.R. 3375), S6305 [3DE]
Power resources: promote clean energy sources to combat climate change, S1455 [10MR]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S989 [24FE]
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]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 397), S1739 [25MR]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S4511 [15JY]
Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S6305 [3DE]
——— legislative program, S1740 [25MR], S4511 [15JY], S4848 [23JY], S6308 [3DE]
‘‘Smoking and Health—Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the U.S.’’: anniversary, S358 [15JA]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4313 [9JY]
——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), motion to proceed, S4207 [7JY]
St. Clair, MO: release from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport (S. 2759), S6304, S6305 [3DE]
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, S4495 [15JY]
Syria: impose sanctions and expand existing sanctions (S. 1714), S1723 [25MR]
Taxation: extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (S. 1624), S698 [3FE], S883 [11FE]
Technology: allow consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices for interoperability purposes (S. 517), S4510 [15JY]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5526 [11SE]
——— deter and provide justice for victims by ensuring foreign sponsors of terrorism are held accountable to their victims in U.S. courts (S. 1535), S5526 [11SE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 898), S4544 [16JY], S4846 [23JY], S5117 [30JY]
U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: anniversary, S6137 [19NO]
Ukraine: provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), S1722 [25MR]
——— support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1722 [25MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, S698 [3FE]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S50 [7JA]
——— prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status or history of unemployment (S. 1972), S698 [3FE]
University of Connecticut: tribute to men’s and women’s basketball teams, S2206 [8AP]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1950), S447 [16JA]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S882 [11FE]
——— improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1142 [26FE]
Votes: position on missed, S2844 [8MY]
Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 593), S6307, S6308 [3DE]
Zamperini, Louis S.: tribute (S. Res. 531), S6307 [3DE]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize document production and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, Service Employees International Union 1199, et al. (S. Res. 392), S1669 [13MR]
Statements
Briefing Note—Meeting the Needs of Children on the U.S. Border: Save the Children Federation, Inc., S5119 [30JY]
Texts of
S. Res. 392, Senate Legal Counsel document production and representation in Care One Management LLC, et al. v. United Healthcare Workers East, Service Employees International Union 1199, et al., S1664 [13MR]
Tributes
Booker, Senator, S698 [3FE]
Chatfield, Jack, S6018• [17NO]
Harkin, Senator, S6288 [3DE]
Jones, Michele L., S3179• [20MY]
Lautenberg, Frank R., S2087 [2AP]
Martinez, Javier, S201 [9JA]
Pawlak, Paul, Sr., S2323• [9AP]
Warren, Senator, S698 [3FE]
BLUNT, DANIELLE
Remarks in House
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County NAACP Community Service Award recipients, E1440 [17SE]
BLUNT, ROY (a Senator from Missouri)
Amendments
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), S2723, S2729 [6MY], S2876 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S5000 [28JY], S5327 [1AU], S5636 [16SE], S5832, S5836 [18SE], S6099 [18NO], S6213 [20NO]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1525 [11MR], S1559 [12MR]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S4433, S4435 [10JY]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S530 [28JA], S566, S605 [29JA]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), S530 [28JA], S566, S605 [29JA]
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), S3082, S3088, S3089, S3096, S3111, S3114, S3135, S3139 [15MY], S3187 [20MY], S3239 [21MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1939, S1967, S1979, S1980 [1AP]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3770 [17JN], S3816, S3817 [18JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4227, S4231 [7JY], S4425 [10JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4826 [23JY], S4913, S4914, S4923 [24JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S147 [8JA]
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, H1473 [28JA]
Committee to escort Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko into the House Chamber, H7680 [18SE]
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), S948 [12FE]
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), S4272 [8JY]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S599 [29JA]
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see S. 1957), S439 [16JA]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S1654 [13MR]
——— establish an online significant event tracker system for tracking, reporting, and summarizing exposures of members to traumatic events (see S. 2730), S5216 [31JY]
——— provide for behavioral health treatment for developmental disabilities under TRICARE (see S. 2333), S3028 [14MY]
——— 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), S70 [7JA]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S2162 [3AP]
Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 471), S3604 [11JN]
Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 2609), S4558 [16JY]
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), S5565 [11SE]
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]
——— improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S5920 [12NO]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): provide a macroeconomic analysis or dynamic scoring of the impact of major revenue legislation (see S. 2371), S3237 [21MY]
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]
Corps of Engineers: permit the collection of user fees by non-Federal entities in connection with the challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreational facilities at lakes and reservoirs (see S. 2055), S1233 [27FE]
Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 549), S5629 [16SE]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5326 [1AU]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see S. 2449), S4155 [26JN]
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]
——— report on State law penalties for certain child abusers and expand the predicate for increased penalties for domestic assaults against children (see S. 1778), S373 [15JA]
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), S765 [4FE]
Dept. of the Interior: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see S. 1044), S1417 [10MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2244), S2378 [10AP]
Dept. of Transportation: improve State flexibility in addressing propane and other home heating fuel shortages and extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of such fuels (see S. 2086), S1365 [6MR]
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), S3605 [11JN]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts (see S. 932), S1316 [5MR]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), 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), S6022 [17NO]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
Electric power: improve reliability of electric power transmission grid (see S. 2620), S4620 [17JY]
Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see S. 1623), S5993 [13NO]
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 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), S3367 [3JN]
Executive Office of the President: negotiate extradition treaties to combat more effectively international cybercriminals (see S. Res. 563), S5783 [18SE]
Eximbank: extend and reauthorize (see S. 2709), S5135 [30JY]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 37), S4998 [28JY]
FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information (see S. 2787), S5507 [10SE]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5994 [13NO]
Federal agencies and departments: 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: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S3186 [20MY]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 423), S2406 [11AP]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 1908), S292 [13JA]
FRS: reaffirm importance of community banking and community banking regulatory experience on the Board of Governors and ensure at least one member with such experience (see S. 2252), S2471 [29AP]
Harry S. Truman Union Station, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 2308), S2875 [8MY]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty: require a report on compliance information sharing (see S. 1924), S325 [14JA]
Iran: 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), S5435 [9SE]
Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5135 [30JY]
IRS: improve transparency and efficiency relative to audits and communications with taxpayers (see S. 2044), S2195 [7AP]
——— 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), S2648 [5MY]
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]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see S. 2663), S4903 [24JY]
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), S2424 [28AP]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Medicare: provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see S. 948), S4154 [26JN]
Members of Congress: authorize to bring an action for declaratory and injunctive relief in response to the President or other executive branch official directing executive branch officials to not enforce a provision of law (see S. 2062), S1520 [11MR]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S3296 [22MY]
Motor vehicles: limit retrieval of data from vehicle event data recorders (see S. 1925), S325 [14JA]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO]
National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 558), S5698 [17SE]
National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 519), S4903 [24JY]
National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S1871 [31MR]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 557), S5698 [17SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 442), S2953 [13MY] (see S. Res. 456), S3294 [22MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 575), S5784 [18SE]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S2718 [6MY]
National security: recognize importance of biosecurity and agro-defense (see S. Res. 373), S1315 [5MR]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S3295 [22MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S5219 [31JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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), S326 [14JA]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see S. 2106), S1693 [24MR]
Privacy: protect consumers and businesses from identity theft and require notice of security breaches (see S. 1927), S372 [15JA]
Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see S. 445), S2566 [30AP]
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]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 864), S6234 [1DE]
School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 560), S5698 [17SE]
Senate Rules: modify the provision relating to timing for filing of cloture motions (see S. Res. 382), S1584 [12MR]
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), S1365 [6MR]
——— exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if owners make certain structural alterations to areas that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials (see S. 2924), S6235 [1DE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 430), S2566 [30AP]
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]
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), S1233 [27FE]
St. Clair, MO: release from all restrictions, conditions, limitations on use, encumbrance, conveyance, and closure of St. Clair Regional Airport (see S. 2759), S5217 [31JY]
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), S3297 [22MY]
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), S4271 [8JY]
——— recreational performance outerwear (see S. 2838), S5697 [17SE]
Taxation: consolidate the current education tax incentives into one credit against income tax for higher education expenses (see S. 1090), S5919 [12NO]
——— exclude payments received under Work Colleges Program from gross income, including payments made from institutional funds (see S. 2525), S4003 [25JN]
——— extend tax incentives to certain live theatrical performances (see S. 2180), S1819 [27MR]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see S. 1395), S1048 [25FE]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 654), S4271 [8JY]
Tax-exempt organizations: provide equal access to declaratory judgments for organizations seeking tax-exempt status if the IRS delays acting on applications (see S. 2708), S5135 [30JY]
Terrorism: designate fighting for a hostile foreign government or terrorist organization as an affirmative renunciation of U.S. citizenship (see S. 2779), S5786 [18SE]
——— 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), S3670 [12JN]
Transportation Security Administration: implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (see S. 1893), S1520 [11MR]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP]
U.S. Anti-Doping Agency: reauthorize (see S. 2338), S3476 [5JN]
Ukraine: 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]
Veterans: require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (see S. 257), S1519 [11MR]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see S. 2782), S5700 [17SE]
Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see S. 1649), S2875 [8MY]
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]
World War I: designate memorials to the service of Armed Forces members (see S. 2264), S2424 [28AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: improve access to mental health services under TRICARE (see S. 2276), S2613 [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), S1584 [12MR]
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]
National Rare Earth Refinery Cooperative: establish (see S. 2006), S821 [6FE]
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]
Webster University: anniversary (see S. Res. 465), S3367 [3JN]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see S. 2714), S5216 [31JY]
Letters
Allegations of waste and mismanagement against a contractor operating a processing center to handle health insurance applications: Marilyn Tavenner, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, S3962 [25JN]
Privilege of the floor
Courtland, K.C., S5713 [17SE]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, S636 [30JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S3782 [18JN]
Air pollution: oppose carbon pollution fee, S2059, S2078 [2AP]
Appropriations: 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, S5085 [30JY]
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), S3623 [12JN]
——— improve access to mental health services under TRICARE (S. 2276), S2586 [1MY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: allegations of waste and mismanagement against a contractor operating a processing center to handle health insurance applications, S3961 [25JN]
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), Inc.: anniversary, S2905• [12MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 582), S2447, S2448 [29AP]
——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), S6109 [19NO]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), motion to proceed, S2750 [7MY]
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 (S. 2118), S1611 [13MR], S6110 [19NO]
Courts: U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit decision in Halbig v. Burwell relative to offering subsidies in Federal health insurance exchanges, S4725 [23JY]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (S. 653), S3961 [25JN]
Dept. of Transportation: maintain regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers, S3840 [19JN]
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, S3623 [12JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S3782 [18JN], S3840 [19JN]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, S2077 [2AP]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 19), motion to proceed, S5481 [10SE]
EPA: economic impact of certain water pollution regulations, S4318 [9JY]
——— prohibit issuing any final rule under the Clean Air Act until completion of mandated employment effect analyses for current air regulations (S. 2161), S6491 [10DE]
——— require congressional approval of any regulations with high compliance costs, S2078 [2AP]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (S. 15), S2078 [2AP]
Immigration: disapprove the President’s expression of intent to expand amnesty to undocumented immigrants through Executive order, S6109 [19NO]
Infrastructure Financing Authority: establish (S. 1716), S4726 [23JY]
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, S4520 [16JY]
Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities, S3961 [25JN]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S5086 [30JY], S5190 [31JY]
Jackson, MO: anniversary, S18• [6JA]
Kraft Foods Group Inc.: anniversary of Sprinfield, MO plant, S5370• [8SE]
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 (S. 357), S2995 [14MY]
Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, S1192 [27FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: extend certain payments, programs, and services (H.R. 4302), S1852, S1855 [31MR]
Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved, S3840 [19JN]
Mental health: expand access to community mental health centers and improve the quality of mental health care, S1852, S1855 [31MR], S3391 [4JN]
——— expand access to community mental health centers and improve the quality of mental health care (S. 264), S3623 [12JN]
National Police Week: observance, S2995 [14MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to constitutional role of Congress and separation of powers, S6109 [19NO]
——— evaluation relative to strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5525 [11SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, S92–S94 [8JA]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S2059, S2077, S2078 [2AP]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), unanimous-consent request, S2059 [2AP]
——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S353 [15JA], S562 [29JA], S931 [12FE], S1192 [27FE], S1264 [4MR], S1534–S1536 [12MR], S2060 [2AP], S2301–S2303 [9AP], S2586 [1MY], S3202–S3204 [21MY], S3390 [4JN], S4255 [8JY], S5100 [30JY], S5526 [11SE], S5656 [17SE]
——— impact on job creation and hiring, S789 [6FE], S930 [12FE]
——— implementation, S4725–S4727 [23JY]
Power resources: national energy policy, S2750 [7MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to proceed, S3782 [18JN], S3840 [19JN]
Springfield, MO: anniversary of Sunshine Elementary School, S5955• [12NO]
Springfield Lasers (tennis team): tribute, S5556• [11SE]
Sudan: call for release from custody of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and allow departure from Sudan, S3960 [25JN]
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, S4520 [16JY]
——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, S1708 [25MR]
Syria: condemn human rights violations and war crimes, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for U.S. response to such atrocities, S1192 [27FE]
Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S5525 [11SE]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Midwestern and Southeastern States, S2586 [1MY]
Ukraine: oppose Russian involvement in political situation, S1192 [27FE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, S2059, S2077, S2078 [2AP]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S92 [8JA]
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, S6110 [19NO]
Tributes
Anderson, Jim, S3538• [10JN]
Bush, George, S3623 [12JN]
Courtland, K.C., S5655 [17SE]
Fisher, John A., S2192• [7AP]
Gentzler, Lynn Wolf, S3858 [19JN]
McKinsey, Jackie, S5556• [11SE]
Moran, Raymond, S3623 [12JN]
Sandbothe, Daniel, S4453• [14JY]
Spence, Robert, S2192• [7AP]
Struckhoff, Richard, S5308• [31JY]
BLUST, DIANE
Remarks in House
Reston Association: tribute to Volunteer Service Award recipients, E702 [7MY]
BLYTH, HANNAH
Remarks in House
Education: tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E195 [11FE]
BLYTHEWOOD, SC
Remarks in House
Valsecchi, Zachary: South Carolina 2d Congressional District Elementary School Challenge winner, H4842 [28MY]
B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL (organization) see also Anti-Defamation League
Letters
No Social Security for Nazis Act, H8233 [2DE]
BOATS see Ships and Vessels
BOBBITT, LEE
Statements
Tribute to Kent Hance, H3131 [9AP]
BOB’S ATOMIC BURGERS (business)
Remarks in House
Rotary Club of Golden, CO: Ethics in Business Award recipients, E619 [29AP]
BOCA RATON, FL
Remarks in House
Eagles Landing Middle School: National PTA (organization) School of Excellence Award recipient, E1398 [11SE]
Young Israel of Boca Raton: anniversary, E292 [4MR]
BOCKENHAUER, SAMUEL
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S1420 [10MR]
BODZIANOWSKI, MICHAL
Remarks in House
National Center for Earth and Space Science Education: Student Spaceflight Experiments Program winner, E1105 [3JY]
BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio)
Articles and editorials
Boehner-Bashers’ Track Record—Democrats Were for Suing the President Before They Were Against It, H7089 [30JY]
Lists
Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021• [19JN]
Remarks
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H9286• [11DE]
Civil rights: anniversary of murder of Freedom Summer volunteers during campaign to register Black voters in Mississippi, E1221• [24JY]
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 567), H3972 [8MY]
Congress: provide for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution (H. Res. 676), H7094 [30JY]
——— reception honoring former Members of Congress, H6305 [16JY]
——— staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E115• [27JA]
——— tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021• [19JN]
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), Senate amendment, H9286• [11DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), H2656 [26MR]
——— resolve backlog of disability claims, H2656 [26MR]
Economy: importance of job creation, H239 [15JA]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), H1254 [27JA]
Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements (H.R. 3830), H1599 [5FE]
Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H2157 [5MR]
Ohio: tribute to students from 8th Congressional District for participation in the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Competition, E879• [30MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H1923 [25FE]
Political campaigns: eliminate limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts, H9286• [11DE]
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 (H.R. 3361), H4788 [22MY]
Slagle, Dick: Middletown, OH, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E83• [16JA]
Reports
Impact on Premiums for Individuals and Families With Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance From Guaranteed Issue and Renewal, and Fair Health Insurance Premiums Provisions of Affordable Care Act: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, H1923–H1925 [25FE]
Tributes
Alderson, Patti, E567• [10AP]
Bienstock, Jessica, H6685 [23JY]
Hance, Kent, H3131• [9AP]
Johnson, Charles W., III, E667• [2MY]
Latham, Representative, H5235 [10JN], E1755• [9DE]
Lindner, Carl, E1795• [12DE]
Schnittger, David M., E1837• [12DE]
Strickland, Joe W., E1855• [2JA]
BOGALUSA, LA
Remarks in Senate
Civil rights: unveiling of historical marker on the site of Robert Hicks home, S6020 [17NO]
BOGARDUS, KEVIN
Articles and editorials
Tuna Firms Spar Over School Lunch Access, E1687 [2DE]
BOGER, MARY W.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1241 [25JY]
BOGGS, EDDIE A.
Articles and editorials
Eddie A. Boggs, 1945-2014, Musician Had Positive View on Life, H187 [14JA]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H186 [14JA]
BOGGS, THOMAS H., JR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1462 [19SE]
Remarks in Senate
BOGLE, ROBERT W.
Remarks in House
Laborers’ International Union of North America: Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1584 [14NO]
BOHLER, CHRIS
Remarks in House
Tribute, E38 [9JA]
BOISE, ID
Remarks in House
CSHQA (business): anniversary, E1620 [18NO]
Remarks in Senate
Fisher’s Technology (company): tribute, S651 [30JA]
BOJAZI, DOLORES M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E863 [29MY]
BOKO HARAM (terrorist organization)
Announcements
Moment of silence to honor female students abucted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province of Nigeria, H4045 [9MY]
Articles and editorials
‘We Want Them To Run’—Inside Two Nigerian Schoolgirls’ Harrowing Escape From Boko Haram (excerpt), H5313 [11JN]
Bills and resolutions
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] (see H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY] (see H. Res. 617), H5248 [10JN]
——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), support efforts to rescue abducted students, and provide humanitarian aid (see H.R. 5778), H8225 [1DE]
Letters
Condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: Senators Mikulski and Collins, S2700 [6MY]
Condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: several Representatives, H4725 [21MY]
Lists
Female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province of Nigeria, H4048 [9MY]
Remarks in House
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to contravene Presidential authority to send Armed Forces to Nigeria to help find female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H5542 [19JN]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H4050–H4052 [9MY], H4691 [21MY]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H3456 [7MY], H3945, H3950 [8MY], H4019, H4048 [9MY], H4461 [19MY], H5194 [10JN], H5313 [11JN], H5563 [20JN], H5648 [24JN], H5734 [25JN], H5807 [26JN], H5862 [8JY], H6124 [11JY], H6312, H6314, H6315 [16JY], H6357 [17JY], H6660, H6671 [23JY], H6865 [28JY], H7306 [9SE], H7398, H7399, H7401 [10SE], E717 [8MY], E733 [9MY], E988 [13JN], E1179 [16JY], E1290 [31JY]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 573), H3457 [7MY], H3951 [8MY], H4044, H4045 [9MY], H4486, H4535–H4541 [20MY], H6312 [16JY], E806 [21MY]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 617), H5323 [12JN]
——— condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H4500 [20MY], H4709, H4724, H4725 [21MY], H4787, H4788 [22MY], H5243 [10JN], H5350–H5356 [12JN], H5885, H5886 [9JY], E814 [22MY]
Terrorism: designate Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons that knowingly provide material support or resources to such group or its affiliates (H.R. 3209), E988 [13JN]
Remarks in Senate
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, S4111 [26JN]
——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (S. Res. 433), S2627 [5MY], S2699, S2700, S2704 [6MY], S2786 [7MY]
Texts of
H. Res. 573, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H4535 [20MY]
H. Res. 617, condemn abduction of female students in Nigeria by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H5323 [12JN]
S. Res. 433, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, S2621 [1MY]
BOKO HARAM TERRORIST DESIGNATION ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3209), H5350 [12JN], E988 [13JN]
BOLASH, ROBIN
Remarks in House
Price, Representative David E.: tribute to staff, E327 [6MR]
BOLDEN, VICTOR A.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6081 [18NO], S6139 [19NO]
Letters
Nomination of Victor A. Bolden to be district judge: Frank Ricci, S6177 [20NO]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6139 [19NO], S6176 [20NO]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
BOLEN, BOB
Remarks in House
Tribute, E32 [9JA]
BOLEN, CHUCK
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2760 [7MY]
BOLES, JAMES M.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1588 [14NO]
BOLIVAR COUNTY, MS
Remarks in House
Mound Bayou, MS: tribute to St. Gabriel Mercy Center, E297 [4MR]
BOLLINGER, SANDRA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1616 [18NO]
BOLOTNIKOV, ALEKSEY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1250 [28JY]
BOLT, RALPH P.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1038 [20JN]
BOLTON, MS
Remarks in House
Jackie’s Beauty Boutique (business): tribute, E32 [9JA]
Lambs of God, Inc.: tribute, E1278 [30JY]
Mack’s Cafe (business): tribute, E55 [13JA]
Magnolia Windshield Repair and Replacement (business): tribute, E34 [9JA]
Mount Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, E280 [28FE]
Robinson’s Grocery, LLC: tribute, E42 [10JA]
Super Auto Shop (business): tribute, E44 [10JA]
Tribute, E1034 [20JN]
BOLTON, ROXCY O’NEAL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2648 [26MR]
BOLTON, SHAWN
Letters
Water Rights Protection Act, E409 [21MR]
BOMBINGS see Terrorism
BONAMICI, SUZANNE (a Representative from Oregon)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4748 [21MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6012, H6037 [9JY]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), H4039 [9MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4895 [28MY], H4979, H5024 [29MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H2002 [26FE]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 755), H8133 [19NO]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2991 [7AP]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]
——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 3172), H21 [7JA]
Atsugi Naval Air Facility: provide health care for certain individuals exposed to environmental hazards and establish advisory board to examine exposures to environmental hazards (see H.R. 4517), H7939 [12NO]
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 H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 863), H72 [8JA]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H4060 [9MY]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 728), H7241 [1AU]
Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (see H.R. 4511), H3291 [29AP]
Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 5267), H8226 [1DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see H.R. 5012), H7893 [18SE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H7529 [15SE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H3446 [6MY]
——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 5354), H7183 [31JY]
——— establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 1875), H20 [7JA]
——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3538), H1545 [3FE]
——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H20 [7JA]
——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 4984), H6217 [14JY]
Dept. of HHS: improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 809), H1772 [11FE]
——— improve field emergency medical services, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 809), H5599 [20JN]
——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H5877 [8JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H5065 [30MY]
Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 4629), H4058 [9MY]
Dept. of State: extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see H.R. 4594), H8226 [1DE]
Dept. of Transportation: 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 H.R. 3494), H2066 [27FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H7041 [29JY]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H7188 [31JY]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see H. Res. 701), H7242 [1AU]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H7042 [29JY]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6297 [15JY]
Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 5159), H10318 [12DE]
——— clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (see H.R. 2852), H4830 [22MY]
EPA: establish the Columbia River Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 5216), H6976 [28JY]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (see H.R. 2591), H2611 [24MR]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H7041 [29JY]
Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to ocean acidification (see H.R. 4732), H5320 [11JN]
Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish a moratorium on foreclosure of mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on homes of individuals who have lost their unemployment benefits (see H.R. 4255), H2484 [14MR]
Forest Service: amend the Forest Legacy Program to authorize States to allow certain entities to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the program (see H.R. 4551), H8669 [4DE]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H2435 [13MR]
Generalized System of Preferences: extend (see H.R. 2709), H474 [15JA]
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 H. Res. 688), H9305 [11DE]
Higher Education Act: establish requirements for preferred banking arrangements (see H.R. 4714), H4828 [22MY]
Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 5186), H7190 [31JY]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H1939 [25FE]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H4061 [9MY]
Loren R. Kaufman Memorial Veterans’ Clinic, Dalles, OR: designate (see H.R. 4273), H2484 [14MR]
Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 526), H2744 [27MR]
Medicaid: establish a demonstration project under which payment may be made to States for expenditures for medical assistance for substance use disorder treatment services (see H.R. 5136), H7939 [12NO]
Medicare: increase access to ambulance services (see H.R. 5460), H7894 [18SE]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H5559 [19JN]
——— permit certain nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, physician assistants, and certified nurse-midwives to provide certain certifications relative to inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 4663), H8273 [2DE]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H7529 [15SE]
——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1148), H7128 [30JY]
Mental health: strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 4783), H5187 [9JN]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4785 [21MY]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H4061 [9MY]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 697), H7190 [31JY]
National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week: designate (see H. Res. 484), H2486 [14MR]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H4476 [19MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3685), H1432 [27JA]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1545 [3FE]
——— extend open enrollment period for health care plans (see H.R. 4210), H2486 [14MR]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H5725 [24JN]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H1780 [18FE]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H184 [13JA]
Science: establish a position of Science Laureate of the U.S. (see H.R. 4176), H2256 [6MR]
——— provide for investment in innovation through research and development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education (see H.R. 4159), H2255 [6MR]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 728), H8072 [18NO]
Smith-Lever Act: observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2488 [18MR]
Social Security: eliminate abstinence-only education program from the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (see H.R. 3774), H21 [7JA]
——— provide for immediate designation of substitute representative payees relative to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 4401), H2961 [4AP]
SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see H.R. 4664), H8273 [2DE]
——— establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3712), H6656 [22JY]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H8273 [2DE]
——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2139), H474 [15JA]
——— recreational performance outerwear (see H.R. 5646), H8868 [8DE]
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 H.R. 1620), H7188 [31JY]
——— broaden special rules for certain governmental health reimbursement arrangements to include plans established by political subdivisions (see H.R. 4567), H7979 [13NO]
——— clarify treatment of general welfare benefits provided by Indian tribes (see H.R. 3043), H7619 [16SE]
——— exclude from gross income any discharge of student loan indebtedness (see H.R. 5239), H7039 [29JY]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 4837), H5770 [25JN]
——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 5655), H8072 [18NO]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H184 [13JA]
——— make dependent care credit refundable and index the income phasedown of credit for inflation (see H.R. 3740), H7893 [18SE]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H7189 [31JY]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H9305 [11DE]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 2945), H8133 [19NO]
——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 609), H7892 [18SE]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H6297 [15JY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H6297 [15JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3243 [28AP]
Veterans: improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 5375), H7184 [31JY]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H8033 [17NO]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H5399 [17JN]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 730), H10318 [12DE]
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 H.R. 2856), H7893 [18SE]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H3058 [8AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Education: award grants to States to improve delivery of high quality assessments (see H.R. 5807), H8867 [8DE]
——— establish a Pay It Forward model for funding postsecondary education that requires students to pay a percentage of their income back into the fund upon graduation (see H.R. 3959), H1510 [29JA]
Education: support a whole child approach to education, encourage parents, educators, and communities to support such an approach, and coordinate education, health, and social service sectors serving youth (see H. Res. 658), H5876 [8JY]
Government regulations: require sunset of certain Federal Government reporting requirements to Congress (see H.R. 4637), H4058 [9MY]
Native Americans: restore Federal recognition to the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes of Oregon (see H.R. 5215), H6976 [28JY]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see H.R. 5309), H7181 [31JY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4122), H2097 [28FE]
Older Americans Month: designate (see H. Res. 594), H4829 [22MY]
Taxation: regulate tax return preparers and refund anticipation payment arrangements (see H.R. 4463), H3196 [10AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Education: award grants to States to improve delivery of high quality assessments (H.R. 5807), H8868 [8DE]
——— establish a Pay It Forward model for funding postsecondary education that requires students to pay a percentage of their income back into the fund upon graduation (H.R. 3959), H1511 [29JA]
Government regulations: require sunset of certain Federal Government reporting requirements to Congress (H.R. 4637), H4060 [9MY]
Native Americans: restore Federal recognition to the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes of Oregon (H.R. 5215), H6976 [28JY]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 5309), H7185 [31JY]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4122), H2098 [28FE]
Taxation: regulate tax return preparers and refund anticipation payment arrangements (H.R. 4463), H3198 [10AP]
Letters
EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Andrew A. Rosenberg, Union of Concerned Scientists, H8053 [18NO]
——— Gene Karpinski, League of Conservation Voters, H8054 [18NO]
——— several organizations, H8053, H8054 [18NO]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H7053 [30JY]
Remarks
Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), conference report, H1499• [29JA]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, E88• [16JA]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7532 [16SE]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3126 [9AP]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 4005), H2775 [1AP]
Colleges and universities: allow growth or cultivation of industrial hemp for agricultural or academic research in States that already permit industrial hemp growth, H4991 [29MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 5682), E1579• [14NO]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), conference report, E844• [28MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H1499• [29JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4744, H4751 [21MY]
——— comply with Buy American Act requirements relative to energy produced from solar panels used exclusively by the Dept. or generated from solar devices located on Government property, H4744 [21MY]
——— evaluate Army Tuition Assistance Program eligibility requirements’ impact on National Guard members, H4751 [21MY]
Dept. of Education: award grants to States to improve delivery of high quality assessments, H8276 [3DE]
——— include in reporting requirements of State education entities information on if the sharing of best practices of charter schools with public schools led to adoption of such practices by public schools, H4039, H4040 [9MY]
——— notify students of financial management resources provided by the Financial Literacy and Education Commission, H6764 [24JY]
——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 4984), H6759, H6761, H6763, H6764 [24JY]
——— study effectiveness of student loan counseling, improve information provided first-time borrowers, and clarify time frame for loan acceptance after completion of counseling requirements, H6763 [24JY]
Dept. of Energy: improve high-end computing research and development program (H.R. 2495), H7261 [8SE]
——— Water Power Program funding, H6012, H6013 [9JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), E1452• [19SE]
Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of industrial hemp, H4979 [29MY]
Dept. of Labor: establish the Small Business Liaison Pilot Program (H.R. 954), H5966 [9JY]
——— tribute to Senior Community Service Employment Program, H3454 [7MY]
Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (S. 1254), H5130 [9JN]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), Senate amendments, H5966 [9JY], H7054 [30JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6012, H6013 [9JY]
EPA: prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (H.R. 4012), H8094 [19NO]
——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1422), H8052, H8053, H8055, H8057, H8058, H8060 [18NO]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), Senate amendments, E88• [16JA]
Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish a moratorium on foreclosure of mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on homes of individuals who have lost their unemployment benefits (H.R. 4255), H2411 [13MR]
Haugeberg, Dave: Chehalem Valley, OR, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E521• [4AP]
Highway Trust Fund: importance of long term infrastructure repair funding, E1207• [23JY]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H7532 [16SE]
LSC: anniversary, E1242• [25JY]
——— funding through reductions in DEA funding, H4930 [29MY]
NASA: authorize programs (H.R. 4412), H5126 [9JN]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 5309), H7266 [8SE]
——— improve ability to address severe marine debris events, H2775 [1AP]
——— Integrated Ocean Acidification research program funding, H4895 [28MY]
——— prioritize and redirect resources to a program of attainable advances in improving weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events (H.R. 2413), H2762, H2763 [1AP], E529• [7AP]
——— provide certain funds to eligible entities for activities to address marine debris impacts of 2011 Tohoku earthquake and subsequent tsunami, H2775 [1AP]
Older Americans Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4122), H3454 [7MY]
Older Americans Month: observance, H3454 [7MY]
Parliamentary inquiry, H4981 [29MY]
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), E1024• [19JN]
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 (H.R. 3361), E846• [28MY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), E1207• [23JY]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), H4039, H4040 [9MY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4895 [28MY], H4930, H4979, H4981, H4991 [29MY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, E1024• [19JN]
——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and make technical corrections (H.R. 5771), E1734• [4DE]
——— modify and make permanent certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code relative to charitable contributions (H.R. 5806), E1815• [12DE]
——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 4719), E1213• [23JY]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 4438), E779• [20MY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H241 [15JA], E1024• [19JN]
——— extend unemployment benefits (H.R. 3546), H2411 [13MR]
Statements
EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act: Executive Office of the President, H8054 [18NO]
Tributes
Fairchild, Cary M., E1804• [12DE]
Fritz, Steven E., E1808• [12DE]
BONE, COLUMBUS, SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E924 [9JN]
BONHAM, CHARLTON H.
Letters
Shark Conservation Act, E166 [5FE]
BONHAM, TX
Remarks in House
Bonham Post Office: anniversary, E386 [14MR]
BONILLA, ARMANDO O.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
BONILLA, XAVIER
Remarks in Senate
Ecuador: allegations of intimidation of journalists and news media, S1274 [4MR]
BONNEAU, JAMES
Remarks in House
Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office, Jackson, MI: designate (H.R. 3534), H6155, H6156 [14JY]
Remarks in Senate
Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office, Jackson, MI: designate (H.R. 3534), S6395, S6396 [8DE]
Texts of
H.R. 3534, Officer James Bonneau Memorial Post Office, Jackson, MI, H6155 [14JY]
BOOKER, CORY A. (a Senator from New Jersey)
Amendments
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1184 [26FE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S6213 [20NO], S6236 [1DE]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), S5327 [1AU]
Employment: reform and strengthen the workforce investment system (H.R. 803), S4006 [25JN]
National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care: designate (S. Res. 350), S959, S963, S964 [12FE]
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), S3038 [14MY], S3143 [15MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1874 [31MR], S2020 [1AP], S6578 [10DE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3815 [18JN], S3864 [19JN], S4186 [26JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4348 [9JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S5053 [29JY]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1184 [26FE]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S1697 [25MR], S3151 [20MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see S. 820), S5784 [18SE]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S852 [10FE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S6449 [9DE]
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]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S1002 [24FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1982), S891 [11FE]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE]
BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 769), S6449 [9DE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S5784 [18SE]
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]
Cape May-Lewes Ferry: anniversary (see S. Res. 490), S4154 [26JN]
Children and youth: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S5786 [18SE]
——— 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), S528 [28JA]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 84), S1819 [27MR] (see S. 2199), S5508 [10SE]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 865), S2911 [12MY]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see S. 398), S1692 [24MR]
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), S5782 [18SE]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see S. 666), S6023 [17NO]
——— seal or expunge nonviolent criminal records, reform treatment of juveniles in the justice system, and lift ban on certain Federal benefits for low-level drug offenders (see S. 2567), S4271 [8JY]
——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (see S. 1733), S28 [6JA] (see S. 2599), S4454 [14JY]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 1236), S440 [16JA]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see S. 2527), S5785 [18SE]
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), S5334 [5AU]
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. 1066), S3185 [20MY] (see S. 2292), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
——— combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5375 [8SE]
——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see S. 1407), S6262 [2DE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see S. 2164), S5785 [18SE]
——— use amounts provided for the Fund for the Improvement of Education to establish a pilot program that supports year-round public elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2029), S948 [12FE]
Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see S. 719), S4455 [14JY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 641), S5784 [18SE]
——— provide cardiomyopathy education, awareness, and risk assessment materials and resources and disseminate such materials by State educational agencies to identify more at-risk families (see S. 254), S3184 [20MY]
——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 2154), S3686 [16JN]
Dept. of Justice: enhance the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (see S. 2254), S2379 [10AP]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 933), S1416 [10MR]
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]
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]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see S. 2188), S5629 [16SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend termination date of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see S. 2244), S2615 [1MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish new standards for automobile hoods and bumpers to reduce pedestrian injuries (see S. 2284), S2954 [13MY]
——— 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), S2911 [12MY]
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), S3367 [3JN] (see S. 2450), S3507 [9JN]
Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 429), S2470 [29AP]
Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see S. Res. 541), S5630 [16SE]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see S. 539), S3185 [20MY]
——— improve asthma management, education, and research (see S. 2804), S5588 [15SE]
——— reauthorize and extend program to provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see S. 315), S3811 [18JN]
District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 132), S2195 [7AP]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 1410), S2096 [2AP]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see S. 1697), S2614 [1MY]
——— reauthorize 21st century community learning centers (see S. 326), S5784 [18SE]
——— require additional disclosures and protections for students and cosigners relative to student loans (see S. 2460), S3605 [11JN]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 19), S3186 [20MY]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see S. 631), S5784 [18SE]
——— 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), S5052 [29JY]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 1495), S5434 [9SE]
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]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S6024 [17NO]
——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see S. 2141), S5699 [17SE]
——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see S. 809), S5218 [31JY]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1926), S487 [27JA]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see S. 2270), S2719 [6MY]
Health: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 541), S2566 [30AP]
——— require Dept. of HHS to establish a Regenerative Medicine Coordinating Council and GAO to submit report identifying all Federal programs and activities relative to regenerative medicine (see S. 2126), S3186 [20MY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S1654 [13MR]
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]
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), S4559 [16JY]
——— 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), S5052 [29JY]
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]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 338), S5918 [12NO]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Medicaid: protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance (see S. 2211), S2161 [3AP]
Medicare: develop criteria for medically necessary short inpatient hospital stays (see S. 2082), S3186 [20MY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 2348), S5785 [18SE]
Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 162), S3029 [14MY]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (see S. 1737), S326 [14JA] (see S. 2223), S2327 [9AP]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see S. 1926), S487 [27JA]
National Entrepreneurs Day: designate (see S. Res. 582), S6095 [18NO]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 547), S5629 [16SE]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5376 [8SE]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see S. 916), S4271 [8JY]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (see S. Res. 449), S3075 [15MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 481), S3898 [23JN]
New Jersey: anniversary of founding (see S. Res. 476), S3669 [12JN]
New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 2844), S5698 [17SE]
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (see S. 1189), S2379 [10AP]
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), S3669 [12JN]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S702 [3FE]
Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1256), S6541 [10DE]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 2516), S3938 [24JN]
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), S6449 [9DE]
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 (see S. 2685), S5220 [31JY]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S6096 [18NO]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 403), S5784 [18SE]
——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see S. 2304), S2796 [7MY]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 1088), S5784 [18SE]
Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see S. 1690), S3686 [16JN]
Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 375), S1653 [13MR]
Ships and vessels: remove limitation on a prohibition relative to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels (see S. 2963), S6205 [20NO]
SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see S. 1810), S487 [27JA]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: incentivize States to improve youth outcomes and avoid using incarceration by awarding grants to organizations that get at-risk youth on the right track (see S. 2531), S4003 [25JN]
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), S5784 [18SE]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see S. 313), S1416 [10MR]
——— make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1442), S4271 [8JY]
——— prevent homeowners from being forced to pay taxes on forgiven mortgage loan debt (see S. 1187), S6095 [18NO]
——— 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]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 917), S5051 [29JY]
——— strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 836), S1366 [6MR]
Telephones: prevent caller ID spoofing (see S. 2956), S6204 [20NO]
Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 2004), S2719 [6MY]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 1459), S4558 [16JY]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2567 [30AP]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see S. 1845), S822 [6FE] (see S. 2148), S1653 [13MR] (see S. 2149), S1691 [24MR]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1982), S891 [11FE]
Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see S. 2235), S2378 [10AP]
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), S5919 [12NO]
Women: 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), S2718 [6MY]
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), S1871 [31MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Cargo transportation: improve national freight policy (see S. 2380), S3237 [21MY]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
Dept. of Education: simplify the college financial aid application process in order to maximize eligibility and increase income threshold to qualify for maximum Pell Grant funding (see S. 2340), S3029 [14MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish innovation in surface transportation program (see S. 2891), S5783 [18SE]
——— permit consolidation of metropolitan planning organizations (see S. 2761), S5217 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend and modify the pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (see S. 2607), S4502 [15JY]
FCC: report on impact of designated media market areas and assess how stations can best serve local communities (see S. 2643), S4705 [22JY]
Health: authorize grants for the support of caregivers (see S. 2866), S5782 [18SE]
——— provide for an Institute of Medicine study on health disparities and direct the Dept. of HHS to develop guidelines on reducing health disparities (see S. 2841), S5698 [17SE]
National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care: designate (see S. Res. 350), S821 [6FE]
SBA: create a grant program for governmental and other nonprofit organizations that support startup businesses by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses (see S. 2850), S5698 [17SE]
Taxation: allow employers a credit for wages paid to employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (see S. 2234), S2327 [9AP]
——— exclude major professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt organizations and use such funds generated for domestic violence prevention and victims’ services programs (see S. 2816), S5628 [16SE]
——— reinstate financing for the Hazardous Substance Superfund (see S. 2679), S5050 [29JY]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5737, S5764 [18SE]
Baran, Jeffery M.: nomination to the NRC, S5549 [11SE], S5580 [15SE]
Bay, Norman C.: nomination to FERC, S4324 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Bloom, Beth: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
Burns, Stephen G.: nomination to the NRC, S5549 [11SE], S5580 [15SE]
Carnes, Julie E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4545 [16JY], S4599 [17JY]
Costa, Gregg J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2924 [13MY], S3058 [15MY]
Crawford, Geoffrey W.: nomination to be district judge, S3856 [19JN], S3893 [23JN]
deGravelles, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S4546 [16JY], S4672 [22JY]
Friedland, Michelle T.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2230 [8AP], S2336 [10AP]
Harris, Pamela: nomination to be circuit judge, S4695 [22JY], S4876 [24JY]
Humetewa, Diane J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2994 [14MY]
LaFleur, Cheryl A.: nomination to FERC, S4325 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Logan, Steven P.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Marquez, Rosemary: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3055 [15MY]
Mendoza, Carlos E.: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
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, S2409 [28AP], S2545 [30AP]
Moss, Randolph D.: nomination to be district judge, S5771 [18SE], S5903 [12NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1860 [31MR], S2047 [2AP], S2150 [3AP]
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, S5902 [12NO], S6079 [18NO]
Rayes, Douglas L.: nomination to be district judge, S2923 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Soto, James A.: nomination to be district judge, S2924 [13MY], S3056 [15MY]
Tuchi, John J.: nomination to be district judge, S2904 [12MY], S2993 [14MY]
Pledge of Allegiance
Senate, S1697 [25MR], S3151 [20MY]
Remarks
Amtrak: Northeast corridor infrastructure projects funding, S2089 [2AP]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S6660 [11DE]
——— 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, S5019 [29JY]
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), conference report, S5170 [31JY]
Cargo transportation: improve national freight policy (S. 2380), S3241 [21MY]
Climate: global warming, S1427, S1428, S1429, S1430, S1433, S1434, S1442, S1443, S1444, S1477 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1429 [10MR]
——— impact of global warming on national security, S1427, S1428 [10MR]
Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (S. 2625), S4622 [17JY]
Crime: seal or expunge nonviolent criminal records, reform treatment of juveniles in the justice system, and lift ban on certain Federal benefits for low-level drug offenders (S. 2567), S4370 [10JY], S6490 [10DE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2292), S2784, S2785 [7MY]
——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3577 [11JN]
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, S6660 [11DE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish innovation in surface transportation program (S. 2891), S5794 [18SE]
——— maintain regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers, S3837 [19JN]
——— permit consolidation of metropolitan planning organizations (S. 2761), S5234 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend and modify the pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury (S. 2607), S4504 [15JY], S5170 [31JY]
——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, S5170 [31JY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S3837 [19JN]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (S. 1410), S6490 [10DE]
Ecology and environment: local efforts to address ecological issues, S1444 [10MR]
FCC: report on impact of designated media market areas and assess how stations can best serve local communities (S. 2643), S4713 [22JY]
Financial institutions: revise certain regulations governing financial assistance for swaps entities, S6660 [11DE]
Immigration: influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, S4749 [23JY]
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, S4465 [15JY]
Law enforcement: assessment of criminal justice system relative to disparate treatment of African Americans and incarceration levels, S6489–S6491 [10DE]
Motor vehicles: enforcement of Government regulations affecting truck weight and size and limits on time drivers spend driving, S3577 [11JN]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 503), unanimous-consent request, S5662 [17SE]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (H.R. 1033), unanimous-consent request, S5662, S5663 [17SE]
New Jersey: express condolences to families of victims in tractor trailer accident on New Jersey Turnpike and tribute to NTSB for investigating, S3577 [11JN]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S2138 [3AP]
Power resources: eliminate certain subsidies for fossil-fuel production and extend certain renewable energy tax incentives, S1444 [10MR]
——— promote clean energy sources to combat climate change, S1430 [10MR]
SBA: create a grant program for governmental and other nonprofit organizations that support startup businesses by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses (S. 2850), S5700 [17SE]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), motion to proceed, S3837 [19JN]
Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S690, S699 [3FE]
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, S4465 [15JY]
Taxation: allow employers a credit for wages paid to employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (S. 2234), S2328 [9AP]
——— impose carbon tax, S1431 [10MR]
——— reinstate financing for the Hazardous Substance Superfund (S. 2679), S5053 [29JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, S2138 [3AP]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S690 [3FE]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E357 [12MR]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S692, S693, S695, S698 [3FE], S707, S710 [4FE]
Tributes
Begich, Senator, S6600 [11DE]
DeMaio, Samuel, S2092• [2AP]
Giordano, David, S3857• [19JN]
Goodell, Christopher, S4900• [24JY]
Kaufer, Harold L. (Lenny), S4615• [17JY]
Landrieu, Senator, S6650 [11DE]
Price, Clement A., S5956 [12NO]
Santiago, Melvin, S4900• [24JY]
BOOKER, ROBERT
Articles and editorials
Middlebrook in Line of Activist Preachers, E175 [6FE]
Remarks in House
Tribute, E175 [6FE]
BOOKS see Literature
BOON, CAITLIN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S6395 [8DE]
BOONE, NC
Remarks in House
Hound Ears Club: anniversary, E714 [8MY]
Samaritan’s Purse (organization): tribute, H7057 [30JY]
BOONE, RAYMOND H, SR.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E926 [9JN]
BOONE COUNTY, IA
Remarks in Senate
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Boone County, IA, S3807 [18JN]
BOONE COUNTY, WV
Remarks in Senate
Disasters: express condolences to victims and their families of the Brody No. 1 mine disaster, S2942 [13MY]
BOONZAAIJER, JOHN P.
Prayers
House of Representatives, H5561 [20JN]
Remarks in House
Tribute, H5561 [20JN]
BOOTH, CALAN
Poems
‘‘Mother’’, E1421 [16SE]
BOOTH, SARA L.S. AND CHRISTOPHER H. (KIT)
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1355 [8SE]
BOOTHBAY, ME
Remarks in Senate
Anniversary, S4698 [22JY]
BOOZER, BARBARA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E83 [16JA]
BOOZMAN, JOHN (a Senator from Arkansas)
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5155 [30JY]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), S855 [10FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1178 [26FE], S1251 [27FE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2729 [6MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4715 [22JY], S5238 [31JY], S5637 [16SE], S5713 [17SE]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), S454 [16JA]
FEMA: delay implementation of certain reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1926), S600 [29JA]
National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (S. 1926), S600 [29JA]
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), S3089, S3096, S3135 [15MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), S1967, S1979, S2017 [1AP]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3873 [19JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4337, S4346, S4354 [9JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4841 [23JY], S4913, S4962, S4963, S4964 [24JY]
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: reform Board of Visitors (S. 2076), S4186, S4188 [26JN]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S224 [9JA], S823, S827 [6FE]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1178 [26FE], S1251 [27FE]
Appointments
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, S913 [11FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
AID: establish the U.S. Global Development Lab (see S. 2502), S3863 [19JN]
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S764 [4FE]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S1654 [13MR]
——— 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), S5135 [30JY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. Res. 323), S373 [15JA]
——— 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), S373 [15JA]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Bates, Daisy: tribute (see S. Res. 341), S656 [30JA]
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), S2380 [10AP]
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]
Conservation of natural resources: support voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation in order to sustain natural resources to meet the needs of a growing population (see S. Con. Res. 39), S4404 [10JY]
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), S1584 [12MR]
Crime: provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see S. 1738), S949 [12FE]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend the term of marketing assistance loans in cases in which a purchaser has bought the loan commodity subject to the loan and declared bankruptcy prior to paying for the loan commodity (see S. 2815), S5628 [16SE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see S. 1468), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Energy: replace the current requirement for biennial energy policy plan with a Quadrennial Energy Review (see S. 1938), S439 [16JA]
Dept. of HHS: eliminate authority to limit ability of medical providers to conduct lawful businesses (see S. 2278), S2614 [1MY]
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), S765 [4FE]
Dept. of the Interior: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see S. 738), S528 [28JA]
——— increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (see S. 2621), S4620 [17JY]
——— require to publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see S. 2729), S5216 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide certain disabled veterans beneficiary travel program coverage for travel for certain special disabilities rehabilitation (see S. 633), S5698 [17SE]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see S. 2013), S3238 [21MY]
——— 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]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 734), S2379 [10AP]
Dixon, Alan J.: tribute (see S. Res. 496), S4224 [7JY]
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 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]
Executive Office of the President: negotiate extradition treaties to combat more effectively international cybercriminals (see S. Res. 563), S5783 [18SE]
Federal agencies and departments: provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see S. 2113), S2195 [7AP]
——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see S. 15), S1731 [25MR]
Financial institutions: clarify that prohibitions on investments in certain funds shall not be construed to require divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities (see S. 1907), S291 [13JA]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 1908), S223 [9JA]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see S. 1756), S1417 [10MR]
Foreign aid: end global poverty and hunger, achieve food and nutrition security, promote long-term, agricultural-led economic growth, and build resilient, adaptive, local capacity of vulnerable populations (see S. 2909), S5783 [18SE]
Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see S. 1204), S1282 [4MR]
——— 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]
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]
——— extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (see S. 2463), S4004 [25JN]
——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see S. 2631), S5137 [30JY]
Iraq: protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 530), S5135 [30JY]
IRS: improve transparency and efficiency relative to audits and communications with taxpayers (see S. 2044), S2195 [7AP]
——— prohibit asking taxpayers questions relative to religious, political, or social beliefs (see S. 2043), S2195 [7AP]
——— 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), S4455 [14JY]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]
Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]
Mathews, Harlan: tribute (see S. Res. 444), S2953 [13MY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S4503 [15JY]
Motor vehicles: limit retrieval of data from vehicle event data recorders (see S. 1925), S822 [6FE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO]
National Case Management Week: designate (see S. Res. 518), S4903 [24JY]
National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish (see S. 2295), S3238 [21MY]
National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 481), S3898 [23JN]
National Principals Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S5698 [17SE]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1040), S5588 [15SE]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see S. 2192), S4558 [16JY]
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]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1798), S133 [8JA]
——— 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), S373 [15JA]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see S. 2106), S1519 [11MR]
——— repeal if it is determined that the Act has resulted in more uninsured individuals than at the time of enactment (see S. 1894), S28 [6JA]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1456), S655 [30JA]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 2706), S5435 [9SE]
Rural areas: recognize that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities (see S. Res. 588), S6205 [20NO]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see S. 2304), S3898 [23JN]
Securities: determine a customer’s net equity based on the customer’s last statement, prohibit certain recoveries, and change how trustees are appointed (see S. 1725), S891 [11FE]
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), S1365 [6MR]
——— exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if owners make certain structural alterations to areas that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials (see S. 2924), S5993 [13NO]
——— extend exemption from fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line (see S. 1022), S528 [28JA]
——— extend time period during which permits are not required for certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of vessels (see S. 2943), S6235 [1DE]
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), S763 [4FE] (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), S1233 [27FE]
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]
Summer Meals Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 495), S4224 [7JY]
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), S1872 [31MR]
Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see S. 1431), S69 [7JA]
——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 654), S4154 [26JN]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 232), S4003 [25JN]
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), S3670 [12JN]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see S. 2250), S2379 [10AP]
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]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 234), S5051 [29JY]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2258), S2424 [28AP]
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]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 426), S2470 [29AP]
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), S528 [28JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Corps of Engineers: permit the collection of user fees by non-Federal entities in connection with the challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreational facilities at lakes and reservoirs (see S. 2055), S1233 [27FE]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 2103), S1519 [11MR]
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: reform Board of Visitors (see S. 2076), S1281 [4MR]
World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 421), S2379 [10AP]
Remarks
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), S3586 [11JN]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, S937 [12FE]
——— 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 (S. 1869), S646 [30JA]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1158 [26FE]
Brooks, Timothy L.: nomination to be district judge, S1303 [5MR]
Budget: allocation of funds, S1640 [13MR]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), S6063 [18NO]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal features of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District (S. 25), House amendment, S937 [12FE]
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, S3586 [11JN]
National Desert Storm Memorial Association: authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 503), S5662, S5663 [17SE]
——— authorize to establish National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 503), unanimous-consent request, S5662 [17SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S563 [29JA], S5100 [30JY]
——— repeal, S563 [29JA]
Reed, Nathan and family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S6783• [12DE]
Springdale, AR: anniversary of Neal’s Café, S5583• [15SE]
Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in Arkansas, S3538• [10JN]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S1158 [26FE]
World War II: tribute to Armed Forces members who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France (S. Res. 421), S2387 [10AP]
Tributes
Baker, Don, S6231• [1DE]
Ballentine, John R., S6142• [19NO]
Bigger, Frank, S6687• [11DE]
Broyles, Frank, S3538• [10JN]
Holland, Thomas, S3538• [10JN]
House, Don, S6538• [10DE]
Hurt, Glen, S6346• [4DE]
Jacobs, Mike, S6018• [17NO]
Maxwell, Allen, S2232• [8AP]
Morris, Butch, S6299• [3DE]
Nix, Charles, S6444• [9DE]
Pryor, Senator, S6601 [11DE]
Spivey, Buddy B., S2323• [9AP]
BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Guam)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4777 [21MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H7979 [13NO]
Animals: restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 4525), H7129 [30JY]
Architect of the Capitol: place a chair honoring American POW/MIA on the Capitol Grounds (see H.R. 5391), H7940 [12NO]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a military service medal to members exposed to ionizing radiation as a result of participation in testing nuclear weapons or other circumstances (see H.R. 4778), H5063 [30MY]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7296 [8SE]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]
Cambodia: honor victims of genocide that took place from 1975–1979 (see H. Res. 464), H1687 [6FE]
Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 610), H5064 [30MY]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 461), H1241 [16JA]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 5185), H8868 [8DE]
Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H7676 [17SE]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 863), H72 [8JA]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H7893 [18SE]
Dept. of Defense: establish programs to track, retain, and analyze information relative to suicides involving Armed Forces Reserve components members and dependents of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4504), H3409 [1MY]
——— provide certain members of Reserve components of the Armed Forces who are victims of sex-related offenses with access to a special victims’ counsel (see H.R. 4863), H5824 [30JN]
Dept. of Education: clarify cancellation of loans of Armed Forces members under the Federal Perkins Loan Program (see H.R. 4232), H4017 [8MY]
——— require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population (see H.R. 5343), H7182 [31JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish a program to assist in importation and care for abused, injured, or abandoned nonhuman primates (see H.R. 3556), H1720 [10FE]
——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 3723), H7297 [8SE]
Dept. of HUD: support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 668), H7894 [18SE]
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 (see H.R. 5803), H8932 [9DE]
——— conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 4119), H6107 [10JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 2146), H8171 [20NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3600), H2199 [5MR]
——— conduct study relative to claiming and interring of unclaimed remains of veterans (see H.R. 4446), H4476 [19MY]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 4816), H5185 [9JN]
——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 2540), H2486 [14MR]
——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4793), H7980 [13NO]
Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H5640 [23JN]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H7242 [1AU]
Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers and provide reasonable and flexible repayment options, access to earned credentials, and loan cancellation in exchange for public service (see H.R. 3892), H1545 [3FE]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Federal employees: allow conversion of temporary seasonal wildland firefighters and other seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to permanent seasonal positions (see H.R. 533), H2257 [6MR]
——— ensure that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 517), H6860 [25JY]
——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4306), H4476 [19MY]
Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H1431 [27JA]
Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 2957), H2486 [14MR]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H2066 [27FE]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4644), H5065 [30MY]
Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Con. Res. 91), H2362 [12MR]
Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Galesburg, IL: designate (see H.R. 5700), H7996 [14NO]
Lunar New Year: encourage local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools (see H. Res. 457), H1432 [27JA]
Macedonia: support accession to NATO (see H. Res. 543), H2961 [4AP]
Medicare: provide for a phased-in expansion of telehealth coverage (see H.R. 5380), H7530 [15SE]
——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H3144 [9AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2002 [26FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide for equitable treatment of residents of territories relative to low-income subsidies under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program (see H.R. 3966), H1510 [29JA]
Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H3292 [29AP]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5065 [30MY]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H7297 [8SE]
Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 5060), H6105 [10JY]
Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5294), H7126 [30JY]
National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 473), H1592 [4FE]
National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 483), H1771 [11FE]
National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 99), H4784 [21MY]
National Mental Health No Stigma Week: designate (see H. Res. 572), H3446 [6MY]
National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 626), H5363 [12JN]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 540), H3409 [1MY]
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 H.R. 3976), H1511 [29JA]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 471), H1544 [3FE]
National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 583), H4064 [13MY]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 525), H2855 [2AP]
Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 698), H7126 [30JY]
Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1573), H2148 [4MR]
Philippines: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 3602), H2002 [26FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H1593 [4FE]
Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
SBA: direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5231), H7389 [9SE]
——— provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises (see H.R. 4876), H7619 [16SE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H7676 [17SE]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H5023 [29MY]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H2854 [2AP]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2097 [28FE]
Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 1708), H1777 [14FE]
——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2139), H3242 [28AP]
Taxation: modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7189 [31JY]
Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 4026), H2362 [12MR]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H2434 [13MR]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H5399 [17JN]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H224 [14JA]
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 H.R. 2856), H7619 [16SE]
Women: 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 H.R. 1975), H2148 [4MR]
——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 1229), H1515 [31JA]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 570), H4911 [28MY]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]
World War I: anniversary of Christmas Truce of 1914 (see H. Res. 781), H10318 [12DE]
——— mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H7041 [29JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H1881 [21FE]
——— recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of German and Italian Americans and ordering internment of Japanese Americans (see H. Res. 482), H2002 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Defense: make certain improvements to the administration of cooperative agreements for land management related to readiness activities (see H.R. 4309), H2695 [26MR]
National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 586), H4475 [19MY]
Navy: establish a surface danger zone over the Guam National Wildlife Refuge or any portion thereof to support operation of a live-fire training range complex (see H.R. 4402), H2961 [4AP]
Social Security: allow voluntary agreements for Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage of employees of Guam and American Samoa (see H.R. 5274), H7125 [30JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Defense: make certain improvements to the administration of cooperative agreements for land management related to readiness activities (H.R. 4309), H2696 [26MR]
Navy: establish a surface danger zone over the Guam National Wildlife Refuge or any portion thereof to support operation of a live-fire training range complex (H.R. 4402), H2961 [4AP]
Social Security: allow voluntary agreements for Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage of employees of Guam and American Samoa (H.R. 5274), H7127 [30JY]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), E139• [29JA]
Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (H. Res. 714), H8353 [3DE]
Azerbaijan: anniversary of Soviet attack on citizens of Baku, E90• [16JA]
——— independence anniversary, E847• [28MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8624, H8630• [4DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4781• [21MY], E805• [21MY]
——— make certain improvements to the administration of cooperative agreements for land management related to readiness activities (H.R. 4309), E447• [26MR]
——— realignment of military personnel from installation in Okinawa to Guam, H8630• [4DE]
Guam National Wildlife Refuge: establish a surface danger zone over Ritidian Unit to accomodate Anderson AFB live-fire training range, H4781• [21MY]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E90• [16JA]
National Guard: expand role of Chief of National Guard Bureau in the assignment of Directors and Deputy Directors of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, H8630• [4DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), Senate amendment, H8624, H8630• [4DE]
Social Security: allow voluntary agreements for Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage of employees of Guam and American Samoa (H.R. 5274), E1272• [30JY]
Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1451• [19SE]
Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E346• [11MR]
Tributes
Blaz, Ben Garrido, H112 [9JA], E125• [28JA]
Borja, Pedro I., E923• [9JN], E935• [10JN]
Cruz, Diron J., E897• [30MY]
Faleomavaega, Delegate, H8353 [3DE]
French, William D., E1590• [14NO]
King Pu-tsung, E346• [11MR]
Pangelinan, Vicente C. (Ben), E1162• [15JY]
Salas, G. Ricardo, E586• [28AP]
Taitano, Dennis J., E1485• [19SE]
Torres, Jesus Q. (Jess), E1597• [17NO]
BORDER PATROL AGENT PAY REFORM ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 1691), S5837, S5865 [18SE]
Remarks in House
Enact (S. 1691), H8945–H8951 [10DE], E1761 [9DE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (S. 1691), S5865–S5872 [18SE]
Reports filed
Provisions: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1691) (S. Rept. 113–248), S5373 [8SE]
Texts of
S. 1691, provisions, S5868–S5872 [18SE], H8945–H8949 [10DE]
BORDER PROTECTION see Department of Homeland Security
BORDER SECURITY, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND IMMIGRATION MODERNIZATION ACT
Press releases
Economic Benefits of Acting on Critical Legislative Issues: Representative Hoyer, H1264 [27JA]
Remarks in House
Congress: legislative priorities, H5885 [9JY], H6113, H6114 [11JY]
Enact (H.R. 15), H90, H91, H129 [9JA], H1600 [5FE], H1682 [6FE], H1733 [11FE], H1952, H1956 [26FE], H2060–H2063 [27FE], H2165 [5MR], H2244, H2245 [6MR], H2381 [13MR], H2652, H2653, H2654, H2656, H2660, H2661–H2667, H2684 [26MR], H2732, H2733 [27MR], H2812, H2813 [2AP], H2930, H2934, H2947 [4AP], H2993, H3005–H3007 [8AP], H3177 [10AP], H3295 [30AP], H3394, H3395 [1MY], H3462, H3469, H3470 [7MY], H3958 [8MY], H5650 [24JN], H5734, H5735, H5736 [25JN], H5806 [26JN], H5886 [9JY], H6123 [11JY], H6236 [15JY], H6754, H6772 [24JY], H6844 [25JY], H6992 [29JY], H7146 [31JY], H7195, H7202, H7211 [1AU], H7426 [10SE], H8286 [3DE], H8372, H8382, H8638, H8649 [4DE], E473 [1AP], E1071 [25JN]
——— unanimous-consent request, H2663–H2667 [26MR], H7195–H7197 [1AU], H7958 [13NO]
Enact (S. 744), H2087 [28FE], H2807 [2AP], H6948 [28JY], H7051 [30JY], H7193, H7195, H7210, H7223 [1AU], H7305 [9SE], H8042 [18NO], H8362 [3DE], H8646 [4DE], E1078 [26JN], E1272 [30JY]
Remarks in Senate
CBO: release of economic impact report on S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S3212–S3214 [21MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S., S4307 [9JY]
Enact (H.R. 15), S4138 [26JN]
Enact (S. 744), S5 [6JA], S314 [14JA], S469 [27JA], S613, S632–S635 [30JA], S1862 [31MR], S1898 [1AP], S2287–S2290 [8AP], S2597 [1MY], S2626 [5MY], S2713 [6MY], S2981, S2986, S2997–S2999 [14MY], S3212–S3214 [21MY], S3391 [4JN], S3524 [10JN], S3560, S3585, S3595 [11JN], S3704 [17JN], S3791 [18JN], S3924 [24JN], S4095, S4100, S4107, S4127–S4130 [26JN], S4257 [8JY], S4306, S4310, S4312 [9JY], S4535, S4543 [16JY], S4746 [23JY], S5103 [30JY], S5166, S5167 [31JY], S5491, S5492 [10SE], S5846 [18SE], S6004 [17NO], S6115–S6118, S6120, S6130–S6137 [19NO], S6168–S6172, S6175 [20NO], S6225, S6226 [1DE], S6362 [8DE], S6872 [16DE]
Immigration: impact of guest worker program and legalized immigration on employment, S469 [27JA], S632–S635 [30JA]
——— impact of legalized immigration on U.S. wages, S2997 [14MY]
BORDER SECURITY RESULTS ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 1417), H129 [9JA], H6223 [15JY]
BOREN, KAYLEE
Remarks in House
Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth: award recipient, E374 [13MR]
BORG, SCOTT G.
Remarks in House
Partnership for Public Service (organization): Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E1547 [12NO]
BORGES, MIKE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E330 [6MR]
BORGGREN ERICA
Remarks in House
White House Women Veterans Champions of Change: honoree, H2919 [4AP]
BORIA, JOHN J. (JAVY)
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S5952 [12NO]
BORJA, PEDRO I.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E923 [9JN], E935 [10JN]
BORLAUG, NORMAN E.
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2636 [25MR], E435 [25MR]
BORNSTEIN, JAKE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1607 [17NO]
BORNSTEIN, RITA
Remarks in House
Tribute, E245 [25FE]
BORNTRAGER, SARAH
Poems
‘‘Memories of the Home Front’’, S3468 [5JN]
BORTELL, GLEN R.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1364 [9SE]
BOSCOV’S INVESTMENT CO., INC.
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E1758 [9DE]
BOSMA ENTERPRISES
Remarks in House
AbilityOne Program: tribute, H2964 [7AP], E498 [2AP], E536 [7AP]
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Bills and resolutions
Eastern European countries: express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans (see S. Res. 480), S3863 [19JN] (see H. Res. 609), H5064 [30MY]
Europe: prohibit U.S. military and nuclear energy cooperation with Russia during occupation of Ukraine, support NATO enlargement and conflict resolution, and provide military assistance to Ukraine (see H.R. 4433), H3142 [9AP]
Foreign policy: support people as they seek to hold government officials accountable, prepare for elections, and consider constitutional or other reforms to enhance prospects for European and Euro-Atlantic integration (see H. Res. 746), H7887 [18SE]
Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans: designate to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (see H. Res. 705), H7185 [31JY]
Messages
National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Obama, S3897 [23JN], H5602 [23JN]
Remarks in House
Eastern European countries: express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans (H. Res. 609), E883 [30MY]
——— express condolences to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans, H5028 [30MY]
Europe: oppose transfer of any defense articles or services from any NATO member to Russia, H4774 [21MY]
——— prohibit U.S. military and nuclear energy cooperation with Russia during occupation of Ukraine, support NATO enlargement and conflict resolution, and provide military assistance to Ukraine (H.R. 4433), E1224 [24JY]
Presidential Special Envoy to the Balkans: designate to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation, H7872 [18SE]
——— designate to evaluate successes and shortcomings of the Dayton Peace Accords implementation (H. Res. 705), E1287 [31JY]
Remarks in Senate
Cormack, Maureen E.: nomination to be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, S6140 [19NO]
Reports filed
Nomination of Maureen E. Cormack To Be Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1518 [11MR]
Texts of
S. Res. 480, express condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans, S3867 [19JN]
BOSTON, MA
Bills and resolutions
Menino, Thomas M.: tribute (see S. Res. 589), S6205 [20NO]
Poems
‘‘Boston Massacre,’’ John Boyle O’Reilly, E312 [5MR]
Remarks in House
Cleveland, TN: tribute to Run Now Relay team, H4690 [21MY]
Remarks in Senate
Crime: anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings, S2350 [10AP]
Firefighters: tribute to firefighters killed battling a fire in the Back Bay neighborhood, S1807 [27MR]
Harbors: harbor dredging project funding, S3260 [22MY]
Menino, Thomas M.: tribute (S. Res. 589), S6221 [20NO]
Texts of
S. Res. 589, tribute to Thomas M. Menino, S6211 [20NO]
BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Remarks in Senate
Boston, MA: anniversary of Boston Marathon bombings, S2350 [10AP]
BOSTON (MA) GLOBE
Articles and editorials
David Barron Should Be Confirmed to U.S. Court of Appeals, S2992 [14MY]
For Phil Villers, Helping Feed the World Is in the Bag, E93 [16JA]
Formerly a Leader on Land Mine Ban, S3908 [24JN]
BOSTON (MA) HERALD
Articles and editorials
U.S. Mute as Abbas Incites Violence, S6345 [4DE]
BOSWORTH, JON
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S4188 [26JN]
BOTELHO, LES
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2473 [14MR]
BOTHELL, WA
Remarks in House
Bothell High School: tribute to football team, E1789 [10DE]
Buendia, Robert: Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1391 [11SE]
BOTSWANA, REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in Senate
Miller, Earl R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Botswana, S6140 [19NO]
Reports filed
Nomination of Earl R. Miller To Be Ambassador to Botswana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5779 [18SE]
BOTTICELLI, MICHAEL P.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6626 [11DE]
BOUCHER, DENNIS
Remarks in House
Wisconsin: 7th Congressional District Paul Bunyan Service Above Self award recipient, E1113 [8JY]
BOUGH, STEPHEN R.
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6806 [13DE], S6905 [16DE]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S6806 [13DE], S6835 [15DE]
——— suitability to be district judge relative to allegations of judge shopping and personal political activism, S6835 [15DE]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5781 [18SE]
BOUGHTON, MELISSA
Articles and editorials
Retiring Sheriff Ready To Relax, See What Comes, E19 [8JA]
BOULDER, CO
Remarks in House
Elevations Credit Union: NIST Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award recipient, E1721 [3DE]
Naropa University: anniversary, E1434 [17SE]
BOULWARE, RICHARD F., II
Cloture motions
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S3464 [5JN], S3494 [9JN]
Remarks in Senate
Courts: nomination to be district judge, S3494 [9JN], S3511–S3513, S3519 [10JN]
Reports filed
Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2161 [3AP]
BOURNS, MARLAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2918 [4AP], E558 [9AP]
BOUSTANY, CHARLES W., JR. (a Representative from Louisiana)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]
Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H474 [15JA]
Business and industry: affirm private equity plays an important role in growing and strengthening U.S. businesses and that it has fostered significant investment in the U.S. economy (see H. Res. 702), H7184 [31JY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2435 [13MR]
Children and youth: extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see H.R. 3481), H2915 [3AP]
Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H3144 [9AP]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H6746 [23JY]
Dept. of Defense: develop a plan to move U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) back to the continental U.S. (see H.R. 4434), H3142 [9AP]
Dept. of Education: establish grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 5589), H9305 [11DE]
——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H5877 [8JY]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2255 [6MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit use of Federal funds for position of Public Advocate, or position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 3732), H184 [13JA]
Dept. of Justice: appoint a special counsel to investigate the alleged targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the IRS (see H. Res. 565), H3413 [2MY]
Dept. of the Interior: increase prices for Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps (duck stamps) to fund acquisition of conservation easements for migratory birds (see H.R. 5069), H7297 [8SE]
——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H6815 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H5494 [18JN]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2746 [27MR]
Diseases: ban new visas to citizens from ebola-affected countries and ban travel to the U.S. for any person who is not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident who traveled through an ebola-affected country (see H.R. 5688), H7996 [14NO]
——— foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H7892 [18SE]
Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see H.R. 4187), H7893 [18SE]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H5399 [17JN]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H1512 [29JA]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5559 [19JN]
Firearms: modify definition of ‘‘antique firearm’’ (see H.R. 4547), H7529 [15SE]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 47), H7389 [9SE]
Foreign aid: suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens (see H.R. 5014), H6036 [9JY]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7434 [10SE]
Galvez y Madrid, Bernardo de: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 105), H5559 [19JN]
Government: restore the 10-year statute of limitations applicable to collection of debt by administrative offset (see H.R. 4491), H4017 [8MY]
Health: develop and disseminate clinical practice guidelines and establish right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving Federal payors (see H.R. 4106), H4910 [28MY]
——— support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see H. Res. 688), H7940 [12NO]
House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1593 [4FE]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6217 [14JY]
——— provide for requirements for employers of H–2B nonimmigrants (see H.R. 4238), H6400 [17JY]
Iraq: call for urgent international intervention on behalf of Iraqi civilians facing dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution in Nineveh Plain region (see H. Con. Res. 110), H7190 [31JY]
——— protect religious minorities from persecution by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 683), H7242 [1AU]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1243 [16JA]
——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 4531), H3363 [30AP]
Jordan: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 5648), H7996 [14NO]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3058 [8AP]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H2611 [24MR]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1939 [25FE]
——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H5068 [2JN]
——— improve integrity (see H.R. 5780), H8272 [2DE]
——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H1687 [6FE]
——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H6400 [17JY]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H2611 [24MR]
——— modify payment for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies (see H.R. 4857), H6656 [22JY]
——— repeal rebasing of payments for home health services and replace such rebasing with a home health value-based purchasing program (see H.R. 5110), H6296 [15JY]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H1686 [6FE]
Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H5399 [17JN]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H5877 [8JY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H4910 [28MY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H6860 [25JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 3541), H474 [15JA]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see H.R. 4064), H1939 [25FE]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7190 [31JY]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H3242 [28AP]
Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2315), H2001 [26FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H4017 [8MY]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H3293 [29AP]
Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 1653), H7434 [10SE]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H4830 [22MY]
Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H4909 [28MY]
——— make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2139), H8133 [19NO]
Taxation: amend nondiscrimination provisions of Internal Revenue Code to protect older, longer service participants in qualified retirement plans (see H.R. 5381), H7996 [14NO]
——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H7434 [10SE]
——— exclude dividends from controlled foreign corporations from the definition of personal holding company income for purposes of the personal holding company rules (see H.R. 4589), H5495 [18JN]
——— exempt student workers from determination of higher education institutions’ employer health care shared responsibility (see H.R. 5262), H7125 [30JY]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 4837), H5318 [11JN]
——— expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 5655), H7996 [14NO]
——— extend special expensing rules for certain film and television productions and provide for special expensing for live theatrical productions (see H.R. 4878), H5398 [17JN]
——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 4717), H4828 [22MY]
——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 2807), H4476 [19MY]
——— modify and make permanent bonus depreciation (see H.R. 4718), H4828 [22MY]
——— modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see H.R. 4740), H6860 [25JY]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H5767 [25JN]
——— permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 4212), H6816 [24JY]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 4365), H3293 [29AP]
——— permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 4429), H3057 [8AP]
——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H4910 [28MY]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (see H.R. 4438), H3243 [28AP]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H6815 [24JY]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7619 [16SE]
VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7940 [12NO]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H2645 [25MR]
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 H.R. 3658), H2915 [3AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain veterans to participate in the Patient-Centered Community Care program (see H.R. 5097), H6215 [14JY]
——— conduct outreach to veterans on the effect of certain delayed payments and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 5193), H6813 [24JY]
——— publish information on the provision of health care by departmental facilities (see H.R. 4875), H5398 [17JN]
IRS: permit the release of information relative to the status of certain investigations (see H.R. 5420), H7387 [9SE]
——— prohibit officers and employees from using personal e-mail accounts to conduct official business (see H.R. 5418), H7387 [9SE]
——— provide for a right to administrative appeal relative to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations (see H.R. 5419), H7387 [9SE]
Taxation: allow increased contributions to health savings accounts and allow Medicare and VA health care participants to contribute to health savings accounts (see H.R. 3871), H223 [14JA]
——— allow small businesses to use pre-tax dollars for assistance to employees purchasing health care policies in the individual market and except certain health reimbursement arrangements from group plan requirements (see H.R. 5860), H9302 [11DE]
——— extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations (see H.R. 4464), H3196 [10AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain veterans to participate in the Patient-Centered Community Care program (H.R. 5097), H6216 [14JY]
——— conduct outreach to veterans on the effect of certain delayed payments and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (H.R. 5193), H6815 [24JY]
——— publish information on the provision of health care by departmental facilities (H.R. 4875), H5398 [17JN]
IRS: permit the release of information relative to the status of certain investigations (H.R. 5420), H7388 [9SE]
——— prohibit officers and employees from using personal e-mail accounts to conduct official business (H.R. 5418), H7388 [9SE]
——— provide for a right to administrative appeal relative to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations (H.R. 5419), H7388 [9SE]
Taxation: allow increased contributions to health savings accounts and allow Medicare and VA health care participants to contribute to health savings accounts (H.R. 3871), H224 [14JA]
——— allow small businesses to use pre-tax dollars for assistance to employees purchasing health care policies in the individual market and except certain health reimbursement arrangements from group plan requirements (H.R. 5860), H9304 [11DE]
——— extend look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations (H.R. 4464), H3198 [10AP]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7571 [16SE]
Corps of Engineers: operation and maintenance accounts funding through reductions in Dept. of Energy administrative offices funding, H5991 [9JY]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (H.R. 6), H5678 [24JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain veterans to participate in the Patient-Centered Community Care program (H.R. 5097), H6586 [22JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5991 [9JY]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6190 [14JY]
Germany: anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, H7947 [13NO]
IRS: operations support funding, H6190 [14JY]
——— permit the release of information relative to the status of certain investigations (H.R. 5420), H7599 [16SE]
——— prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (H.R. 3865), H1962, H1963, H1965, H1966, H1968 [26FE]
——— prohibit officers and employees from using personal e-mail accounts to conduct official business (H.R. 5418), H7598 [16SE]
——— provide for a right to administrative appeal relative to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations (H.R. 5419), H7598, H7599 [16SE]
Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 4015), H2462 [14MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate, H2462 [14MR]
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), H7571 [16SE]
Taxation: reform the Federal tax code, H1963 [26FE]
Votes: position on missed, E307• [5MR]
Tributes
Flatt, Earl B., E714• [8MY]
Raymond, John T., E423• [24MR]
BOWDOIN COLLEGE
Remarks in House
Oliveira, Daniela: NSF Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recipient, E32 [9JA]
BOWEN, SHARON Y.
Cloture motions
CFTC: nomination, S3285 [22MY], S3353 [3JN]
Remarks in Senate
CFTC: nomination, S3284 [22MY], S3347, S3352, S3354, S3361 [3JN]
——— suitability to be member relative to actions as Securities Investor Protection Corp., Acting Chair in judgment against Stanford Financial Group, S3348, S3352 [3JN]
Reports filed
Nomination to the CFTC: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S2239 [8AP]
BOWERS, MAT
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6691 [11DE]
BOWLEN, PAT
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1322 [1AU]
BOWLING, TROY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E186 [10FE]
BOWLING GREEN, KY
Articles and editorials
Educator Receives $25,000 Award, S1169 [26FE]
Remarks in Senate
King, William: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S1169 [26FE]
BOWLING GREEN, MO
Remarks in House
Pugh, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [1MY]
BOWLING GREEN (KY) PARK CITY DAILY NEWS
Articles and editorials
Educator Receives $25,000 Award, S1169 [26FE]
BOWMAN, BEVERLY
Remarks in House
Menifee County, KY: recognize anniversary of tornado and honor victims, E278 [28FE]
BOXER, BARBARA (a Senator from California)
Amendments
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1982), S1241 [27FE]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2880 [8MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2410), S4177 [26JN], S5151 [30JY], S5238 [31JY], S5327 [1AU], S5821 [18SE], S6099 [18NO]
Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), S5327 [1AU]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1523, S1524 [11MR], S1562 [12MR]
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]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S5840, S5874 [18SE]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S4775 [23JY]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), S3815 [18JN], S3883 [19JN]
Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 2363), S4344, S4345, S4348 [9JY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4916 [24JY]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), S1241 [27FE]
Articles and editorials
Critics Say Executive Action on Immigration Would Be Unprecedented. They Forget Their History, Charles Kamasaki, National Journal, S6135 [19NO]
Everyone Deserves Clean Air and Equal Protection From Pollution, Hilton Kelley and Anne Rolfes, Houston (TX) Chronicle, S6038 [18NO]
In Chicago, Piles of Petroleum Coke Suggest the Future of Canadian Tar Sands Oil, Dan Weissmann, Marketplace.org (Internet site), S6040 [18NO]
Long-Term Jobless, Like Madera Man, Face Loss of Unemployment Payments (excerpt), Tim Sheehan, Fresno (CA) Bee, S41 [7JA], S316 [14JA]
1.3 Million Will Be Cut From Jobless Benefit Rolls (excerpt), Jonathan Horn, San Diego (CA) Union-Tribune, S315 [14JA]
Reagan, Bush Also Acted Without Congress To Shield Immigrants From Deportation, Andrew Taylor, Huffington Post (Internet site), S6134 [19NO]
Texas Toxic Town Lures Industry While Residents Wheeze, Monica Rhor, USA Today, S6038 [18NO]
Unemployment Benefits Lapse Severs Lifeline for Longtime Jobless (excerpt), William Selway, Freeman Klopott and James Nash, Bloomberg News (news service), S41 [7JA], S315 [14JA]
When Reagan and GHW Bush Took Bold Executive Action on Immigration, Mark Noferi, Hill (publication), S6134 [19NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1827), S1417 [10MR]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 1695), S6541 [10DE]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see S. 1174), S372 [15JA]
——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 2687), S5134 [30JY]
——— 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), S5135 [30JY]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see S. 2395), S3294 [22MY]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1963), S891 [11FE] (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE]
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), S2196 [7AP]
Baker, Howard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 494), S4154 [26JN]
Biomedical Research Fund: establish (see S. 2115), S1584 [12MR]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 363), S1174 [26FE]
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1011), S5784 [18SE]
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]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 2373), S3297 [22MY]
——— reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and the occurrence of breast cancer (see S. 2655), S5435 [9SE]
CFTC: take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets (see S. 2548), S4153 [26JN]
Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 404), S1819 [27MR]
Children and youth: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S6206 [20NO]
——— increase number of children eligible for free school meals, with a phased-in transition period, with an offset (see S. 2248), S5785 [18SE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 2199), S2241 [8AP]
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (see S. Res. 524), S4997 [28JY]
Commission on Native Children: establish (see S. 1622), S2911 [12MY]
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]
Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness and access program on emergency contraception (see S. 2876), S5782 [18SE]
——— establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see S. 2625), S4620 [17JY]
CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 2581), S4404 [10JY]
Credit: prohibit use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purpose of making adverse employment decisions (see S. 1837), S2566 [30AP]
Denton, Jeremiah: tribute (see S. Res. 407), S1871 [31MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see S. 2366), S5785 [18SE]
——— improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see S. 2527), S5785 [18SE]
——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see S. 2210), S5785 [18SE]
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), S2718 [6MY] (see S. 2432), S3424 [4JN]
——— combat campus sexual violence (see S. 2692), S5134 [30JY]
——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools (see S. 2788), S5507 [10SE]
Dept. of HHS: develop a national strategic action plan to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see S. 2864), S5782 [18SE]
——— improve and enhance research and treatments of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer (see S. 1251), S4224 [7JY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 641), S5218 [31JY]
——— prevent abuse of dextromethorphan by restricting over-the-counter sales and bulk distribution (see S. 644), S1001 [24FE]
——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see S. 931), S4224 [7JY]
Dept. of Justice: protect crime victims’ rights and reauthorize certain DNA-related grant programs (see S. 822), S3544 [10JN]
Dept. of Labor: restore overtime protections for low- and mid-wage salaried workers by raising the overtime salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees (see S. 2486), S3811 [18JN]
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]
——— 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: enter into enhanced-use leases for certain buildings at the West Los Angeles, CA, Medical Center to provide supportive housing for homeless veterans (see S. 1987), S853 [10FE]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see S. 2337), S5994 [13NO]
——— provide for advance appropriations for certain discretionary accounts (see S. 932), S3342 [2JN]
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), S655 [30JA]
Drought: provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California (see S. 2016), S891 [11FE]
——— provide additional water supplies and disaster assistance to California and other Western States (see S. 2198), S1923 [1AP]
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), S5219 [31JY]
EPA: establish a WaterSense program (see S. 2226), S2326 [9AP]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 1495), S69 [7JA]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see S. 1069), S1002 [24FE]
FCC: ensure the integrity of voice communications and prevent discrimination among areas in the delivery of such communications by requiring providers to register and comply with basic quality standards (see S. 2125), S2195 [7AP]
FDA: incentivize the development of treatments and vaccines for Ebola by adding the disease to priority review voucher program (see S. 2917), S5994 [13NO]
Firearms: protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see S. 2483), S3719 [17JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S4998 [28JY]
Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff (GLASS) Caucus Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 505), S4620 [17JY]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 377), S1655 [13MR]
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), S6235 [1DE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 545), S5588 [15SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1406), S291 [13JA]
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]
——— increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see S. 325), S2953 [13MY]
International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 376), S1366 [6MR]
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]
Jeffords, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 539), S5434 [9SE]
Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 474), S3668 [12JN]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement the Klamath Basin agreements, improve natural resource management, support economic development, and sustain agricultural production (see S. 2379), S3237 [21MY]
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), S5435 [9SE]
Medicare: extended coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients and other renal dialysis provisions (see S. 323), S2614 [1MY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 2348), S4998 [28JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see S. 2329), S3296 [22MY]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (see S. 1737), S28 [6JA] (see S. 2223), S2327 [9AP]
Motor vehicles: prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 2819), S5628 [16SE]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 336), S440 [16JA]
National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 574), S5784 [18SE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 456), S3294 [22MY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 547), S5629 [16SE]
National Month of the Military Child: observance (see S. Res. 431), S2566 [30AP]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 536), S5376 [8SE]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 575), S5784 [18SE]
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]
NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 2326), S2953 [13MY]
——— require nuclear reactor operators to expand emergency planning zones and develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (see S. 2325), S2953 [13MY]
NSF: support afterschool science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs (see S. 2543), S5630 [16SE]
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]
Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see S. 2291), S2718 [6MY]
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]
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 (see S. 2685), S6206 [20NO]
Proprietary Education Oversight Coordination Committee: establish (see S. 2204), S3720 [17JN]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S5630 [16SE]
SBA: reauthorize women’s business center program (see S. 2693), S5221 [31JY]
Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 548), S5629 [16SE]
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]
Sri Lanka: support internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation, address allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater media freedom and humanitarian organization access (see S. Res. 348), S821 [6FE]
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: enhance the dependent care credit to make child care more affordable (see S. 2565), S4271 [8JY]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries (see S. 2360), S3184 [20MY]
——— reinstate financing for the Hazardous Substance Superfund (see S. 2679), S5050 [29JY]
$2.13 Day: designate (see S. Res. 356), S948 [12FE]
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]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (see S. 1982), S702 [3FE]
Water: protect surface water from contamination by chemical storage facilities (see S. 1961), S486 [27JA]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 573), S5784 [18SE]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1587), S655 [30JA]
World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 426), S2648 [5MY]
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), S2796 [7MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 552), S5698 [17SE]
Armed Forces: establish eligibility, assignment, training, and certification requirements for sexual assault forensic examiners (see S. 2703), S5135 [30JY]
Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response (see S. 2695), S5134 [30JY]
Dept. of the Interior: provide with a mechanism to cancel certain Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts and allow for the sale of certain lands to compensate the contract holders (see S. 2938), S6095 [18NO]
——— take certain land into trust for the benefit of Morongo Band of Mission Indians in California (see S. 2847), S5698 [17SE]
EPA: establish a WaterSense program (see S. 2771), S5218 [31JY]
Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 2445), S3475 [5JN]
FTC: prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (see S. 2047), S1174 [26FE]
Health: require Dept. of HHS to establish a Regenerative Medicine Coordinating Council and GAO to submit report identifying all Federal programs and activities relative to regenerative medicine (see S. 2126), S1652 [13MR]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see S. 2673), S4997 [28JY]
Los Angeles Kings (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 491), S4154 [26JN]
National Prostate Cancer Council: establish (see S. 2813), S5628 [16SE]
National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 457), S3294 [22MY]
NRC: prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2324), S2953 [13MY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see S. 2322), S2911 [12MY]
Ships and vessels: remove limitation on a prohibition relative to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels (see S. 2963), S6205 [20NO]
SSA: prohibit seizing of tax refunds to repay overpayments, restore statute of limitations applicable to debt collection through administrative offset, and prevent recovery of overpayments to children (see S. 2453), S3544 [10JN]
Veterans: recognize patriotism and contributions of auxiliaries of veterans services organizations (see S. Res. 506), S4620 [17JY]
Voting: ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote (see S. 2017), S947 [12FE]
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]
Yosemite Grant Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 484), S4003 [25JN]
Cloture motions
Adegbile, Debo P.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S1223 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Alonso, Jorge L.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5737, S5764 [18SE]
——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5197 [31JY]
——— 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, S4988 [28JY], S5083 [30JY]
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]
Azrack, Joan M.: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Baran, Jeffery M.: nomination to the NRC, S5549 [11SE], S5580 [15SE], S6294 [3DE], S6330 [4DE]
Barron, David J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3064 [15MY], S3211 [21MY]
Bashant, Cynthia A.: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2434 [29AP]
Bastian, Stanley A.: nomination to be district judge, S2402 [11AP], S2433 [29AP]
Bay, Norman C.: nomination to FERC, S4324 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Bell, Colleen Bradley: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S6187 [20NO], S6230 [1DE]
Biggs, Loretta Copeland: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Blakey, John R.: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Blinken, Antony J.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of State, S6799 [13DE], S6896 [16DE]
Bloom, Beth: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
Bough, Stephen R.: nomination to be district judge, S6806 [13DE], S6905 [16DE]
Bowen, Sharon Y.: nomination to the CFTC, S3285 [22MY], S3353 [3JN]
Brooks, Timothy L.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1303 [5MR]
Burns, Stephen G.: nomination to the NRC, S5549 [11SE], S5580 [15SE]
Burroughs, Allison Dale: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Burrows, Charlotte A.: nomination to the EEOC, S6187 [20NO], S6253 [2DE]
Burwell, Sylvia Mathews: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S3286 [22MY], S3398 [4JN]
Chhabria, Vince G.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1303 [5MR]
Chutkan, Tanya S.: nomination to be district judge, S3285 [22MY], S3360 [3JN]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S5488 [10SE], S5530 [11SE], S5579 [15SE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2179 [7AP], S2299 [9AP]
Coloretti, Nani A.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of HUD, S6187 [20NO], S6242 [2DE]
Colvin, Carolyn Watts: nomination to be SSA Commissioner, S6798 [13DE]
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]
Crabtree, Daniel D.: nomination to be district judge, S2402 [11AP], S2434 [29AP]
Crawford, Geoffrey W.: nomination to be district judge, S3856 [19JN], S3893 [23JN]
Cruden, John C.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6805 [13DE]
Delgado Hernandez, Pedro A.: nomination to be district judge, S1224 [27FE], S1295 [5MR]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1349 [6MR]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1336, S1348 [6MR]
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]
Dillon, Elizabeth K.: nomination to be district judge, S6809 [13DE]
Donato, James: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1018 [25FE]
Freeman, Beth Labson: nomination to be district judge, S940 [12FE], S1019 [25FE]
Friedland, Michelle T.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2230 [8AP], S2336 [10AP]
Gilliam, Haywood S., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Gottemoeller, Rose E.: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Arms Control and International Security, S1225 [27FE], S1304 [5MR]
Harpool, M. Douglas: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1746 [26MR]
Hendricks, Bruce Howe: nomination to be district judge, S3285 [22MY], S3359 [3JN]
Honorable, Colette Dodson: nomination to the FERC, S6801 [13DE], S6897 [16DE]
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]
LaFleur, Cheryl A.: nomination to FERC, S4325 [9JY], S4472 [15JY]
Leitman, Matthew F.: nomination to be district judge, S1359 [6MR], S1500 [11MR]
Levy, Jon D.: nomination to be district judge, S2403 [11AP], S2435 [29AP]
Levy, Judith E.: nomination to be district judge, S1359 [6MR], S1500 [11MR]
Lipman, Sheryl H.: nomination to be district judge, S2402 [11AP], S2431 [29AP]
Lodge, Virginia Tyler: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6295 [3DE], S6404 [9DE]
Lopez, Estevan R.: nomination to be Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner, S6803 [13DE]
Lopez, P. David: nomination to be EEOC General Counsel, S6188 [20NO], S6254 [2DE]
Mastroianni, Mark G.: nomination to be district judge, S3285 [22MY], S3359 [3JN]
Mazzant, Amos L., III: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
McFerran, Lauren McGarity: nomination to the NLRB, S6294 [3DE], S6330 [4DE]
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]
Mehta, Amit P.: nomination to be district judge, S6807 [13DE]
Mendoza, Carlos E.: nomination to be district judge, S3855 [19JN], S3892 [23JN]
Meyer, Jeffrey A.: nomination to be district judge, S939 [12FE], S991 [24FE]
Michelson, Laurie J.: nomination to be district judge, S1360 [6MR], S1501 [11MR]
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]
Murthy, Vivek H.: nomination to be Surgeon General and Public Health Service Medical Director, S6799 [13DE], S6849 [15DE]
Orr, Franklin M., Jr.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Energy for Science, S6229 [1DE], S6292 [3DE]
Pappert, Gerald J.: nomination to be district judge, S6228 [1DE], S6278 [3DE]
Parker, Linda V.: nomination to be district judge, S1360 [6MR], S1501 [11MR]
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), S1860 [31MR], S2047 [2AP], S2150 [3AP]
Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center, Nashua, NH: designate (S. 540), S933 [12FE]
Peterson, James D.: nomination to be district judge, S2684 [6MY], S2838 [8MY]
Pitman, Robert L.: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
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, S5902 [12NO], S6079 [18NO]
Pryor, Jill A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5080 [30JY], S5209 [31JY]
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]
Rosenbaum, Robin S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2685 [6MY], S2845 [8MY]
Rosenstengel, Nancy J.: nomination to be district judge, S2685 [6MY], S2838 [8MY]
Ross, Eleanor L.: nomination to be district judge, S5902 [12NO], S6015 [17NO]
Saldana, Sarah R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S6797 [13DE], S6884 [16DE]
Santos, Daniel J.: nomination to the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, S6802 [13DE], S6850 [15DE]
Schroeder, Robert W., III: nomination to be district judge, S6808 [13DE]
Shah, Manish S.: nomination to be district judge, S2402 [11AP], S2433 [29AP]
Smith, Christopher A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Fossil Energy, S6806 [13DE]
Smith, Edward G.: nomination to be district judge, S1643 [13MR], S1747 [26MR]
Stivers, Gregory N.: nomination to be district judge, S6293 [3DE], S6318 [4DE]
Stivers, Jonathan N.: nomination to be AID Assistant Administrator for Asia, S6804 [13DE]
Talwani, Indira: nomination to be district judge, S2684 [6MY], S2837 [8MY]
Taxation: provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (S. 2569), S4988 [28JY], S5082 [30JY]
Ukraine: support sovereignty and democracy (S. 2124), motion to proceed, S1642 [13MR], S1686 [24MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S737, S738 [4FE], S794 [6FE]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S39 [7JA]
Veterans: improve provision of medical services and benefits (S. 1982), motion to proceed, S940 [12FE], S1027 [25FE]
Walter, Ronald A.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S6295 [3DE], S6404 [9DE]
Weil, David: nomination to be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, S2230 [8AP], S2416 [28AP]
Wilkins, Robert L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S209 [9JA]
Williams, Ellen Dudley: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Director, S6295 [3DE], S6331 [4DE]
Letters
Keystone XL Pipeline permit: Deborah Burger, Karen Higgins, and Jean Ross, National Nurses United, S6040 [18NO]
——— Georges Benjamin, American Public Health Association and Robert M. Pestronk, National Association of County and City Health Officials, S6041 [18NO]
Lists
Armed Forces members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S66 [7JA]
Veterans’ and women’s groups supporting S. 1752, Military Justice Improvement Act, S1340 [6MR]
Press releases
Open Letter From Secretary Foxx and 11 Former DOT Secretaries Urging Congress To Address Long-Term Transportation Needs: Dept. of Transportation, S4651 [21JY]
Privilege of the floor
Nafziger, Jeptha, S2980 [13MY]
Remarks
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), S2937 [13MY]
——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), S2938 [13MY]
Adegbile, Debo P.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S1306 [5MR]
Appropriations: legislative process, S3846, S3847 [19JN]
——— making consolidated appropriations, S427 [16JA], S6810 [13DE]
——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), S5734 [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, S5120 [30JY], S5193 [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, S208 [9JA], S883 [11FE]
——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (S. 1963), motion to proceed, S883 [11FE]
——— tribute to members from California killed in military action in Afghanistan, S66 [7JA]
Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2421 [28AP]
Baran, Jeffery M.: nomination to the NRC, S5580 [15SE], S6330 [4DE]
Barron, David J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3205 [21MY]
——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to legal arguments justifying the targeted killing of U.S. citizens by drone strikes, S3205 [21MY]
Bell, Colleen Bradley: nomination to be Ambassador to Hungary, S6241 [2DE]
Biomedical Research Fund: establish (S. 2115), S2313 [9AP]
Burns, Stephen G.: nomination to the NRC, S5580 [15SE]
China: impact of air pollution on climate change, S1393 [10MR]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), S5578 [15SE]
——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 2199), motion to proceed, S2213 [8AP], S2313 [9AP]
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges (S. Res. 524), S4991 [28JY]
——— global warming, S590, S591, S592 [29JA], S1379, S1386, S1393, S1459 [10MR], S3333 [2JN], S3500 [9JN], S3922 [24JN], S5735 [18SE]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), S6480, S6481 [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations (S. 2444), unanimous-consent agreement, S6480 [10DE]
Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): permission to meet while the Senate is in session, unanimous-consent request, S6060 [18NO]
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), S3157–S3159 [20MY]
Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline, S5735 [18SE]
——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), S3921, S3924 [24JN], S6031, S6034, S6038, S6039, S6040, S6041, S6046, S6049, S6050, S6052, S6053, S6055, S6056, S6057, S6059, S6060, S6067, S6068, S6070, S6073 [18NO]
——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 2280), unanimous-consent request, S2901 [12MY], S3921 [24JN]
Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential buildings and industry (S. 2262), S2901 [12MY], S3924 [24JN]
Cooks From the Valley (organization): tribute, S3287• [22MY]
Corps of Engineers: conduct study to identify projects that will enhance ocean and coastal ecosystem resiliency, S3267 [22MY]
——— expand program to provide funding to maintain, modernize, and expand water resource and infrastructure facilities, S3207 [21MY]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), S427 [16JA]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 3080), conference report, S3205, S3207 [21MY], S3267, S3268, S3269, S3273 [22MY]
——— improve water supply management of multipurpose dams and reservoirs, S3269 [22MY]
Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, S4612 [17JY]
——— support reunification agreement, S4612 [17JY]
Dept. of Defense: provide additional enhancements of sexual assault prevention and response programs and activities (S. 1917), S1339, S1340 [6MR]
——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (S. 1752), S1306–S1309 [5MR], S1339, S1340 [6MR]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (S. 2432), motion to proceed, S3524 [10JN]
Dept. of HHS: ensure that under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program all child care programs on Federal facilities conduct the same background check on child care providers that are required on State land, S1563 [12MR]
——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1563 [12MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: codify the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (S. 2519), S6481 [10DE]
——— improve laws relative to advancement of security technologies for critical infrastructure protection (H.R. 2952), S6486, S6487 [10DE]
——— modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (H.R. 4007), S6481, S6486 [10DE]
Dept. of Justice: strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 146), S3333 [2JN]
Dept. of State: conduct comprehensive human health study on impact of tar sands transported through proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, S3921–S3923 [24JN]
——— enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (S. 1386), S3157 [20MY]
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, S6810 [13DE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish an Emergency Transportation Safety Fund (S. 911), S4650 [21JY]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), S5034 [29JY]
Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Obama administration, S427 [16JA]
EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act, S6810 [13DE]
——— proposed rule to establish carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emission guidelines for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units, S3333 [2JN], S3500 [9JN]
FAA: extend authority to provide third-party liability indemnification to space launch services companies (H.R. 3547), House amendment, S427 [16JA]
Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms, S3333 [2JN]
——— comparison of U.S. gun violence statistics and laws with those of foreign countries, S3331 [2JN]
——— gun control, S3331–S3333 [2JN]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (S. 150), S3333 [2JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S5120 [30JY]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, S3207 [21MY], S3268 [22MY]
Highway Trust Fund: funding, S4211 [7JY]
——— infrastructure repair funding through increasing the Federal gas tax, S4650 [21JY]
Immigration: impact of Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students on increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S3524 [10JN]
——— reform (S. 744), S314 [14JA], S3524 [10JN], S6132, S6135 [19NO]
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, S4466 [15JY]
IRS: require notification of Congress by the IRS Oversight Board regarding any violation of the constitutional rights of taxpayers (S. 2081), S1306 [5MR]
Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future, S3331 [2JN]
Israel: strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), S5190, S5191, S5192 [31JY]
——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), unanimous-consent request, S5190 [31JY], S5321, S5322 [1AU]
Minimum wage: increase, and extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets and treatment of certain property as section 179 property (S. 1737), S2147 [3AP]
——— 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]
National Prostate Cancer Council: establish (S. 2813), S5630 [16SE]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (S. Res. 433), S2699 [6MY]
Obama, President: evaluation of administration, S4212 [7JY]
——— evaluation relative to strategy to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5537 [11SE]
——— use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, S6132, S6135 [19NO]
Parliamentary inquiry, S5580 [15SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S41 [7JA], S427–S430 [16JA], S1764 [26MR], S2074 [2AP]
Pipelines: human health impact of tar sands transported through proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, S5735 [18SE]
Roads and highways: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs, S5030, S5031, S5038 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), S4650, S4651 [21JY], S5024, S5028, S5030, S5031, S5032, S5038 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), House amendment, S5209 [31JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 2322), S4211 [7JY], S4651 [21JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs through reductions in private-sector pensions guarantees, S5024 [29JY]
San Francisco Giants (baseball team): tribute, S6085• [18NO]
Senate: legislative process, S427 [16JA]
——— tribute to departing Senators, S6918• [16DE]
Ships and vessels: remove limitation on a prohibition relative to permits for discharges incidental to normal operation of vessels, S6480, S6481 [10DE]
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, S4212 [7JY], S4466 [15JY]
Swords to Plowshares (organization): anniversary, S5690• [17SE]
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), S5734 [18SE]
Taxation: increase and make child and dependent care credit refundable, S1563 [12MR]
——— make permanent the reduced tax rate for repatriated corporate income, S4721 [23JY]
Transportation: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, S5028 [29JY]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), S208 [9JA], S314, S315, S316 [14JA], S427 [16JA], S790 [6FE]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), motion to proceed, S40, S41 [7JA]
——— extend unemployment benefits (S. 1845), unanimous-consent request, S208 [9JA]
Votes: position on missed, S211• [9JA], S1630• [13MR], S3642• [12JN]
Weil, David: nomination to be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, unanimous-consent request, S2355 [10AP]
Reports
Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select) Activities, S649 [30JA]
Reports filed
Albuquerque, NM, Federal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 898), S3474 [5JN]
Brownfields Utilization, Investment, and Local Development (BUILD) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 491) (S. Rept. 113–186), S3474 [5JN]
Captive Primate Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1463) (S. Rept. 113–308), S6626 [11DE]
Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1961) (S. Rept. 113–238), S5216 [31JY]
Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1077) (S. Rept. 113–189), S3474 [5JN]
Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2042) (S. Rept. 113–239), S5216 [31JY]
Clifford P. Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1934), S3474 [5JN]
Corps of Engineers Cooperative Joint Management Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2055) (S. Rept. 113–309), S6788 [12DE]
Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 864) (S. Rept. 113–142), S1923 [1AP]
Iuka, MS, Transfer of Yellow Creek Port Properties Approval: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 113–184), S3474 [5JN]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1451) (S. Rept. 113–191), S3474 [5JN]
Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1080) (S. Rept. 113–190), S3474 [5JN]
Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1865) (S. Rept. 113–210), S4502 [15JY]
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Reauthorization and Amendment: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 51) (S. Rept. 113–183), S3474 [5JN]
National Fish Habitat Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2080) (S. Rept. 113–192), S3474 [5JN]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 969) (S. Rept. 113–188), S3474 [5JN]
New Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Dealer Certification Requirement Removal Under the Clean Air Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 724) (S. Rept. 113–144), S1923 [1AP]
Nomination of Anne E. Dunkin To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Environmental Information: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5134 [30JY]
Nomination of Jane Toshiko Nishida To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5134 [30JY]
Nomination of Jeffery M. Baran to the NRC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5564 [11SE], S6261 [2DE]
Nomination of Kenneth J. Kopocis To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Water: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S820 [6FE]
Nomination of Manuel H. Ehrlich, Jr., to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5134 [30JY]
Nomination of Rhea S. Suh To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S820 [6FE]
Nomination of Richard J. Engler to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S820 [6FE]
Nomination of Ronald A. Walter to the TVA Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S6261 [2DE]
Nomination of Roy K.J. Williams To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S820 [6FE]
Nomination of Stephen G. Burns to the NRC: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5564 [11SE]
Nomination of Thomas A. Burke To Be EPA Assistant Administrator for Research and Development: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S820 [6FE]
Nomination of Virginia Tyler Lodge to the TVA Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S6261 [2DE]
North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 741) (S. Rept. 113–187), S3474 [5JN]
Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 1206) (S. Rept. 113–145), S1923 [1AP]
Remove Limitation on a Prohibition Relative to Permits for Discharges Incidental to Normal Operation of Vessels: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2963) (S. Rept. 113–284), S6349 [4DE]
San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 224) (S. Rept. 113–185), S3474 [5JN]
Water Resources Research Act Grants Reauthorization and Applied Water Supply Research Regarding Water Resources Research and Technology Institutes: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 970) (S. Rept. 113–143), S1923 [1AP]
Statements
California Emergency Drought Relief Act, H8830 [8DE]
Studies
Atmospheric Environment—Air Quality in the Industrial Heartland of Alberta, Canada and Potential Impacts on Human Health: Several Individuals, University of California, Irvine and University of Michigan, S6035–S6038 [18NO]
Summaries
Poor Canadian Environmental Oversight of Tar Sands Industry Report: Canadian Office of the Auditor General, S6070 [18NO]
Tributes
Davis, Michael D., Jr., S6783• [12DE]
Del Fiorentino, Ricky, S2465• [29AP]
Edwards, Don, S5688 [17SE]
Frankel, James, S2233• [8AP]
Gonzalez, Juan, S1689• [24MR]
Grinstein, Stanley, S1916• [1AP]
Harkin, Senator, S1306 [5MR], S6053 [18NO]
Huffman, William V., S5324• [1AU]
Hunt, Geoffrey (Craig), S5956• [12NO]
Kerner, John, S1311• [5MR]
Krebs, John, S6781 [12DE]
Law, Brian, S1689• [24MR]
Litton, Clyde M. (Martin), S6784• [12DE]
Molina, Gloria, S1916• [1AP]
Monell, Charles, S3231• [21MY]
Montoya, José, S435• [16JA]
Oliver, Danny P., S6784• [12DE]
Smith, Thomas, S1690• [24MR]
Truhe, Thomas, S6231• [1DE]
Vasconcellos, John, S5324• [1AU]
Williams, Cecil, S5691• [17SE]
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Addresses
Lesson From Scouting: Senator Alexander, S1484 [10MR]
Lists
Southeast Texas organizations and schools that participated in and sponsored the Christmas card project for overseas troops, H8824 [8DE]
Remarks in House
Adams, John C: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1629 [19NO]
Archer, Dalton M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1609 [18NO]
Barber, Kaleb W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1772 [10DE]
Barmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16SE]
Battles, Alexander R.V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [29JA]
Behee, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E561 [9AP]
Bennett, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E232 [25FE]
Berkeley Heights, NJ: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 368 for efforts to assist injured hiker in Harriman State Park, NY, E1028 [20JN]
Bess, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E231 [25FE]
Bischler, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E233 [25FE]
Blackburn, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E657 [1MY]
Blanton, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [13NO]
Brancato, Nathaniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]
Bright, Nolan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [18NO]
Brown, Ron: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
Buffalo Grove, IL: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 140, E175 [6FE]
Burns, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E165 [5FE]
Bybee, Scott D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E203 [11FE]
Caldwell, Logan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]
Calfee, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E291 [4MR]
Cecil, Alan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Cepregi, Ryan: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E1276 [30JY]
Chambers, Donovan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Christian, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1174 [16JY]
Clegg, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Cocoves, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1312 [1AU]
Cogley, Jacob P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1633 [19NO]
Crouse, Andrew L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [10DE]
Crouse, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]
Darrah, Aaron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [29JA]
Daugherty, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E555 [9AP]
Deffenbaugh, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Dunn, Jamison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1424 [16SE]
Easley, Sullivan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Erickson, Lukas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [26FE]
Fleming, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1611 [18NO]
Forbes, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E200 [11FE]
Fort Pierce, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 772, H6662 [23JY]
Fotheringhame, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E395 [14MR]
Frisco, TX: tribute to Cub Scout Pack 290, E1023 [19JN]
Gilbert, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]
Givens, Thomas R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]
Givens, William L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1648 [20NO]
Graves, Henry S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1610 [18NO]
Hammerschmidt, Bob: Ozarks Trails Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E717 [8MY]
Hartmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [21MY]
Harvey, Jaxon R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1027 [20JN]
Hausdorf, Braedyn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E658 [1MY]
Hickman, Peyton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Hiley, Jacob T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Hoog, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]
Jackson, Brooke: Venturing Silver Award recipient, E656 [1MY]
Johnson, James D., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Kampf, Harrison: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
Kandlbinder, Donald A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E556 [9AP]
Kixmiller, Ty M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]
Knepper, Austen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1171 [16JY]
Knipp, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]
Lapp, Alexander: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16SE]
Lee, Jacob E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [11FE]
Lewis, Alex W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]
Lucker, Takoda: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16SE]
Manka, John C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1771 [10DE]
McGarvey, Terence W., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1612 [18NO]
McGuire, Devin T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1776 [10DE]
McKernan, Dylan: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]
McKinney, Cody R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]
McMichael, Nolan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1646 [20NO]
McPherson, Joshua A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [11FE]
Meador, Byron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E386 [14MR]
Meidl, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1167 [16JY]
Mitchell, Jacob D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]
Mohr, Dawson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]
Mohr, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]
Montgomery, Landon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1778 [10DE]
Moyer, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E196 [11FE]
O’Brien, Jordan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1644 [20NO]
O‘Donnell, Kevin: Greater Hazleton, PA, Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E712 [8MY]
Ota, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1256 [29JY]
Owens, Rayan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E249 [26FE]
Patton, Scott: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [25FE]
Philip, Henry G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E559 [9AP]
Pixler, Zachariah F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E167 [5FE]
Polovich, Christian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]
Pugh, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [1MY]
Ramsden, Harrison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [25FE]
Rexford, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1780 [10DE]
Reyes, Sid: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E391 [14MR]
Rider, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1653 [20NO]
Rogers, Theo: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E390 [14MR]
Ryan, Baron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1602 [17NO]
Ryan, William A., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E198 [11FE]
Salinas, Isaiah H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [22MY]
Schrage, Michael and Jill: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipients, E1512 [12NO]
Shruga, Clayton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E234 [25FE]
Smith, Zane A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E250 [26FE]
Spring, Troy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [9AP]
State College, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 31, H1253 [27JA]
Straughn, Dylan N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E796 [21MY]
Texas: tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H8824 [8DE]
Thompson, Carter R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]
Thorne, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E398 [14MR]
Todd, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E102 [19JN]
Tomlinson, Riley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16SE]
Watson, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E292 [4MR]
Webb, Allen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1288 [31JY]
Webster, Hunter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]
Welborn, Noah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1615 [18NO]
White, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H7985 [14NO]
Remarks in Senate
Duprey, Steve and Susan: Boy Scouts New Hampshire Distinguished Citizens Award recipients, S3718 [17JN]
Nimmo, Nicholas C. (Cole): Eagle Scout Award recipient, S3470 [5JN]
Perkins, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S1580 [12MR]
Sellers, Lawrence D., Jr.: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, S1649 [13MR]
BOYCE, ALY
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S5157 [30JY]
BOYD, ADAM
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2788 [7MY]
BOYD, JEAN
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1513 [12NO]
BOYER, DAVE
Articles and editorials
That’s Rich—Poverty Level Under Obama Breaks 50–Year Record, H69 [8JA]
BOYLE, MICHAEL P.
Letters
Eximbank reauthorization, E1308 [1AU]
BOYLE ENERGY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Letters
Eximbank reauthorization, E1308 [1AU]
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Remarks in House
Lally, Ann R.: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, NH, Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award recipient, E359 [12MR]
Tribute, E434 [25MR]
Remarks in Senate
Scott, Joe: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Awards Recognition and Breakfast honoree, S5427 [9SE]
BOYS 2 MEN (organization)
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2202 [6MR]
BOYS TOWN, NE
Amendments
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6865, S6867 [15DE]
Remarks in House
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), H7506–H7508 [15SE], E1477 [19SE]
Remarks in Senate
Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6867 [15DE]
Texts of
H.R. 2866, Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, H7506 [15SE]
BOYS TOWN CENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 2866), S6865, S6867 [15DE]
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 2866), H7506–H7508 [15SE], E1477 [19SE]
Remarks in Senate
Enact (H.R. 2866), S6867 [15DE]
Texts of
H.R. 2866, provisions, H7506 [15SE]
BOYS TOWN (organization)
Amendments
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6865, S6867 [15DE]
Remarks in House
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), H7506–H7508 [15SE], E1477 [19SE]
Remarks in Senate
Coins: mint in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6867 [15DE]
Texts of
H.R. 2866, Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, H7506 [15SE]
BOZEMAN, MT
Remarks in Senate
Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation: tribute, S4151 [26JN]
BP P.L.C.
Remarks in House
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations, H5738 [25JN]
BRACKETTVILLE, TX
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6301 [16JY]
BRADDOCK, KEITH A.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S3063 [15MY]
BRADDOCK DISTRICT COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS, INC.
Remarks in House
Best of Braddock Awards: tribute to recipients, E1435 [17SE]
BRADEMAS, JOHN (a former Representative from Indiana)
Remarks in Senate relative to
Indiana: tribute to individuals involved in the civil rights movement, S4303 [9JY]
BRADENTON, FL
Remarks in House
Manatee Community Action Agency, Inc.: tribute to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, E821 [22MY]
BRADFORD, PA
Remarks in House
Cline, Bill: Petroleum History Institute Colonel Edwin Drake Legendary Oilman Award recipient, H5405 [18JN]
BRADLEY, AL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H6587 [22JY]
BRADLEY, CAROL A.
Remarks in House
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E681 [6MY], E836 [23MY]
BRADLEY, DAVID
Remarks in House
Statesville, NC: tribute to Mitchell Community College and Statesville Chamber of Commerce job fair, H2567 [24MR]
Tribute, E116 [27JA]
BRADLEY, LEIGH A.
Reports filed
Nomination To Be Dept. of Veterans Affairs General Counsel: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S6388 [8DE]
BRADLEY, MAGER
Remarks in House
World War II: officially recognize the service and sacrifice of African-American soldiers of the 333d Field Artillery Battalion who were massacred during the Battle of the Bulge, E867 [29MY]
BRADLEY, OMAR N.
Bills and resolutions
Omar N. Bradley Foundation: authorize the transfer of certain items to the descendants of Omar N. Bradley (see S. 2969), S6262 [2DE]
BRADLEY COUNTY, TN
Remarks in House
Cleveland/Bradley County, TN, Chamber of Commerce: tribute, H1600 [5FE]
National Manufacturing Day: observance, E1501 [19SE]
BRADSHAW, JUDY
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1455 [19SE]
BRADWAY, ROD
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S6084 [18NO]
BRADY, JAMES S.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1549 [12NO]
BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H1992 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5551), H7882 [18SE]
Armed Forces: authorize use of military force against nations, organizations, or persons responsible for the attack against U.S. personnel in Benghazi, Libya (see H.R. 4599), H3939 [7MY]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2065 [27FE]
Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H474 [15JA]
Children and youth: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (see H.R. 4980), H6036 [9JY]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4783 [21MY]
Crime: provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H1659 [5FE]
Dept. of Defense: develop a plan to move U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) back to the continental U.S. (see H.R. 4434), H3142 [9AP]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H5559 [19JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5250 [10JN]
——— prohibit obligation or expenditure of funds for alternative energy generation projects unless specifically authorized by law (see H.R. 5480), H7894 [18SE]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H4476 [19MY]
Doris Miller Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Waco, TX: designate (see H.R. 4199), H2486 [14MR]
Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]
EPA: improve establishment of any lower ground-level ozone standards (see H.R. 5505), H7674 [17SE]
——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 4808), H5320 [11JN]
——— promote transparent, collaborative, and cost-effective national ambient air quality standards for ozone (see H.R. 5665), H7886 [18SE]
——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H474 [15JA]
Families and domestic relations: establish national and State putative father registries and make grants to States to promote permanent families for children and responsible fatherhood (see H.R. 3549), H1512 [29JA]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]
Federal employees: impose penalties for unathorized disclosure of personal financial information (see H.R. 3764), H474 [15JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal health information (see H.R. 3763), H474 [15JA]
——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal tax information (see H.R. 3762), H474 [15JA]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H1772 [11FE]
George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 78), H2991 [7AP]
Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H7041 [29JY]
Iran: prevent acquisition of nuclear weapons, dismantle production facilities, allow inspections, suspend support for terrorists and Syria, reduce human rights violations, and allow additional sanctions (see H. Res. 445), H3941 [7MY]
IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1243 [16JA]
——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 4531), H3363 [30AP]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]
Medicare: provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning (see H.R. 4994), H5817 [26JN]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H1686 [6FE]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H6297 [15JY]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4834 [23MY]
Muslim Brotherhood (organization): designate as terrorist organization and impose sanctions against persons who knowingly provide material support or resources (see H.R. 5194), H6814 [24JY]
National Day of Prayer: observance (see H. Res. 547), H3409 [1MY]
Nazi Party—World War II: terminate Social Security benefits for individuals who participated in Nazi persecution (see H.R. 5739), H8273 [2DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 4118), H2097 [28FE]
——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7894 [18SE]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H7189 [31JY]
Public welfare programs: prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 4137), H7529 [15SE]
Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]
Social Security: prevent disability fraud (see H.R. 5260), H7125 [30JY]
Specialist Keith Erin Grace Jr., Memorial Post Office, Baytown, TX: designate (see H.R. 4651), H5559 [19JN]
Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H2696 [26MR]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H6977 [28JY]
——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H1939 [25FE]
——— modify and make permanent bonus depreciation (see H.R. 4718), H4828 [22MY]
——— permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income (see H.R. 4429), H3057 [8AP]
——— prevent veterans from being disqualified from contributing to health savings accounts by reason of receiving VA medical care for service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 4900), H6400 [17JY]
U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (see H.R. 4357), H3144 [9AP]
Water: clarify definition of navigable waters relative to application of environmental protection regulations (see H.R. 3377), H2803 [1AP]
——— 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 H.R. 5078), H6746 [23JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2002 [26FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Labor: issue implementing regulations for drug testing under State unemployment compensation programs (see H.R. 4310), H2695 [26MR]
Federal agencies and departments: establish uniform requirements for thorough economic analysis of regulations by Federal agencies based on sound principles (see H.R. 3863), H223 [14JA]
Medicare: improve integrity (see H.R. 5780), H8272 [2DE]
Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 5697), H7978 [13NO]
Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 5487), H7617 [16SE]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (see H.R. 4438), H3143 [9AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Labor: issue implementing regulations for drug testing under State unemployment compensation programs (H.R. 4310), H2696 [26MR]
Federal agencies and departments: establish uniform requirements for thorough economic analysis of regulations by Federal agencies based on sound principles (H.R. 3863), H224 [14JA]
Medicare: improve integrity (H.R. 5780), H8273 [2DE]
Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (H.R. 5697), H7979 [13NO]
Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (H.R. 5487), H7618 [16SE]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 4438), H3143 [9AP]
Remarks
Budget: deficit, H3086 [9AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3080, H3082, H3083, H3085, H3086 [9AP]
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.: anniversary, E292• [4MR]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: amend certain provisions (H.R. 2591), H9292 [11DE]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6191 [14JY]
IRS: operations support funding, H6191 [14JY]
——— prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (H.R. 3865), H1968 [26FE]
Medicare: provide for standardized post-acute care assessment data for quality, payment, and discharge planning (H.R. 4994), H7605, H7610, H7611 [16SE]
——— reform, H3085 [9AP]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 4015), H2462, H2466 [14MR]
OMB: require Federal agencies to identify in any Notice of Rulemaking the achievable objective of the proposed rule and the metrics to be used, H1992, H1993 [26FE]
——— require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H1992, H1993 [26FE]
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), H2276 [11MR]
——— delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate, H2462 [14MR]
——— delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 4118), H2169 [5MR]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), H2278, H2279, H2280 [11MR]
——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 3362), H1226• [16JA]
Republican Party: national agenda, H3083 [9AP]
Taxation: eliminate marriage penalty in child tax credit, H6830 [25JY]
——— improve the child tax credit (H.R. 4935), H6830 [25JY]
——— modify and make permanent bonus depreciation (H.R. 4718), H6118 [11JY]
——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (H.R. 1814), H2274 [11MR]
——— rates, H3080 [9AP]
——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, H6830 [25JY]
——— simplify and make permanent the research credit (H.R. 4438), H3982, H3983, H3986 [8MY]
Texas: anniversary of ‘‘Lone Star Flag’’, E104• [17JA]
Votes: position on missed, E1273• [30JY]
Reports filed
Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 113–644), H8272 [2DE]
Tributes
Crane, Philip M., E1575• [14NO]
Frenzel, Bill, H8124 [19NO]
Gillette, Guy P., E187• [10FE]
Hopkins, Mike, Sr., E1335• [8SE]
Myers, Christi, E215• [14FE]
Neely, Cecil, E633• [30AP]
Rice, Rod, E103• [17JA]
Trego, Randall, E421• [24MR]
Wirs, Peter J., E477• [1AP]
BRADY, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H5249 [10JN]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]
——— 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 H.R. 690), H6297 [15JY]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H7894 [18SE]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2148 [4MR]
Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H3941 [7MY]
Copyrights: allow a rate court to consider other royalty rates when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and adopt a fair rate standard for reproduction (see H.R. 4079), H2915 [3AP]
Dept. of Education: collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H1431 [27JA]
——— improve college affordability by increasing maximum awards, allowing year-round eligibility, and extending duration limits relative to the Federal Pell Grant Program (see H.R. 4902), H5556 [19JN]
Dept. of HHS: expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents (see H.R. 3548), H2803 [1AP]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H2696 [26MR]
——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H2962 [4AP]
Dept. of HUD: support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 666), H6136 [11JY] (see H. Res. 668), H6215 [14JY]
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 H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]
Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H3365 [30AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H5819 [26JN]
——— clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialists (see H.R. 3508), H7893 [18SE]
——— conduct study relative to claiming and interring of unclaimed remains of veterans (see H.R. 4446), H6977 [28JY]
——— improve enrollment of veterans in certain educational courses (see H.R. 3456), H6107 [10JY]
Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see H.R. 4187), H5399 [17JN]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H8072 [18NO]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6215 [14JY]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H4476 [19MY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H5364 [12JN]
Federal Housing Finance Agency: establish a moratorium on foreclosure of mortgages guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac on homes of individuals who have lost their unemployment benefits (see H.R. 4255), H2484 [14MR]
FEMA: 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 (see H.R. 3370), H1777 [14FE]
Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H6107 [10JY]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7677 [17SE]
Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H2611 [24MR]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 715), H1938 [25FE]
Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 717), H5598 [20JN]
——— modify certain provisions of law relative to refugee resettlement (see H.R. 651), H8071 [18NO]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecution (see H.R. 1365), H8669 [4DE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4136), H7939 [12NO]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
Interagency Council on Healthy Housing: establish (see H.R. 5244), H7039 [29JY]
Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H3448 [6MY]
Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H3940 [7MY]
——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6108 [10JY]
Joseph F. Weis, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA: designate (see H.R. 5146), H7129 [30JY]
Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H1545 [3FE]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H4685 [20MY]
Medicaid: provide equitable treatment of primary care services (see H.R. 5353), H8072 [18NO]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H73 [8JA]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5365 [12JN]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H4910 [28MY]
National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 522), H4064 [13MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H3448 [6MY]
National First Responders Day: designate (see H.R. 4109), H2064 [27FE]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H5495 [18JN]
NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 5880), H9303 [11DE]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H1252 [23JA]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Public debt: provide a process for ensuring the U.S. does not default on its obligations by making permanent authority for Congress to disapprove a debt ceiling increase instead of approving it (see H.R. 3372), H1720 [10FE]
——— provide for an orderly process by which the debt ceiling is increased by permitting the Dept. of the Treasury to increase the debt ceiling unless blocked by a supermajority of Congress (see H.R. 233), H1719 [10FE]
Qatar: protect migrant workers from unfair labor practices, combat human trafficking, and ensure working conditions during construction of World Cup infrastructure comply with human rights standards (see H. Res. 682), H6814 [24JY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7297 [8SE]
Social Security: extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5364), H8171 [20NO]
——— provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 4930), H7939 [12NO]
——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H4476 [19MY]
Sports: provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 3954), H2611 [24MR]
St. Louis, MO: designate as the National Chess Capital (see H. Res. 169), H2803 [1AP]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H6297 [15JY]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2303 [11MR]
Taxation: expand denial of deduction for certain excessive employee remuneration (see H.R. 3970), H2645 [25MR]
——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H1659 [5FE]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H5495 [18JN]
Ukraine: support democratic and European aspirations and their right to choose their own future free of intimidation and fear (see H. Res. 447), H1481 [28JA]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H2362 [12MR] (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3243 [28AP]
United Kingdom: support unity, security, and prosperity, express that cooperation with the U.S. is essential to national security, and respect right of Scotland to decide their status in a referendum (see H. Res. 713), H7245 [4AU]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303, 333), H6297 [15JY]
——— improve protection and enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 5375), H7184 [31JY]
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 H. Res. 596), H7997 [14NO]
Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 2291), H3058 [8AP]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
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 H.R. 2856), H7619 [16SE]
William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4838), H5318 [11JN]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
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 H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Crime: extend coverage of Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (see H.R. 5711), H7995 [14NO]
Santos, Victor H.: relief (see H.R. 4224), H2361 [12MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Crime: extend coverage of Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (H.R. 5711), H7996 [14NO]
Santos, Victor H.: relief (H.R. 4224), H2361 [12MR]
Letters
Congressional authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or executive branch officials inconsistent with their constitutional duties: by, Committee on House Administration (House), H7066, H7067 [30JY]
Questions and answers
GPO anticompetitive practices relative to production of secure Federal credentials: Committee on House Administration (House) with Davita Vance-Cooks, Public Printer, E719•–E721• [8MY]
Remarks
A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary of Motorcycle Toy Run, E1437• [17SE]
Bogle, Robert W.: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E1584• [14NO]
Cepregi, Ryan: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E1276• [30JY]
Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Auxiliary, E1012• [18JN]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H3477• [7MY]
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA: designate (S. 229), H8858• [8DE]
Delaware River Yachtsmen’s League: anniversary, E233• [25FE]
GPO: anticompetitive practices relative to production of secure Federal credentials, E719• [8MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), E719• [8MY]
McFadden, Joseph P.: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Distinguished Catholic School Graduates Award recipient, E433• [25MR]
Parham, Alan R.: Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 332 Friends of Labor Committee Man of the Year award recipient, E1579• [14NO]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of First African Baptist Church, E700• [7MY], E778• [20MY]
——— anniversary of Fralinger String Band, E1756• [9DE]
——— anniversary of Lighthouse Field, E1041• [20JN]
——— anniversary of Port Richmond on Patrol (PROP), E161• [4FE]
——— anniversary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 39, E637• [30AP]
——— anniversary of Triumph Baptist Church, E1577• [14NO]
——— tribute to LaSalle Academy leadership visit to Washington, DC, E682• [6MY]
——— tribute to Philadelphia Office of Forensic Science, E1369• [9SE]
——— tribute to Southeastern Pennsylvania Soccer Hall of Fame inductees, E736• [9MY]
——— tribute to Tindley Temple United Methodist Church celebration in honor of Nelson Mandela, E1190• [17JY]
Tann, Daniel J.: Marian Anderson Historical Society Legacy Humanitarian Award recipient, E869• [29MY]
Tasty Baking Co.: anniversary, E241• [25FE]
Williams, Joan: Martin Luther King Community Service Award recipient, E101• [17JA]
Statements
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act: several Representatives, H3477• [7MY]
Tributes
Adler, Enid, E867• [29MY]
Bojazi, Dolores M., E863• [29MY]
Burton-Lyles, Blanche, E871• [29MY]
Hines, Nicole M., E239• [25FE]
Jackson, Patricia, E865• [29MY]
Johnson-Thornton, Audrey R., E863• [29MY]
Lott, Bob, E857• [29MY]
Segal, Mark A., E237• [25FE]
BRADY HANDGUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ACT see Handgun Violence Prevention Act
BRAGG, DOUGLAS L.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E8 [7JA]
BRAIN SCIENCE AWARENESS WEEK
Remarks in House
Miami, FL: tribute to Miami Brain Fair, E366 [12MR]
BRAINARD, LAEL
Cloture motions
FRS: nomination to the Board of Governors, S3465 [5JN], S3520 [10JN]
Remarks in Senate
FRS: nomination to the Board of Governors, S3641 [12JN]
Reports filed
Nomination to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2469 [29AP]
BRAKSTAD, KRISTINE O.
Subpoena Notices
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, H7906 [12NO]
BRALEY, BRUCE L. (a Representative from Iowa)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4767 [21MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H3293 [29AP]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 3022), H2258 [6MR]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2258 [6MR]
America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership: reauthorize in Iowa (see H.R. 3721), H1243 [16JA]
Armed Forces: authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 2377), H3199 [10AP]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H183 [13JA]
——— 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 H.R. 690), H7128 [30JY]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 3852), H5819 [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 H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H7129 [30JY]
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 H. Res. 588), H4475 [19MY]
Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H5559 [19JN]
Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see H.R. 4361), H6107 [10JY]
Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 741), H7938 [12NO]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H5320 [11JN]
——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 5354), H7242 [1AU]
——— establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 2706), H4060 [9MY]
——— reinstate year-round access to Pell Grants (see H.R. 1924), H5769 [25JN]
Dept. of Energy: recognize voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products energy conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 4219), H7242 [1AU]
Dept. of HHS: prevent abuse of dextromethorphan by restricting over-the-counter sales and bulk distribution (see H.R. 3969), H1510 [29JA]
——— reauthorize and modernize the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3854), H1593 [4FE]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4834 [23MY]
——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 1599), H3448 [6MY]
Dept. of HUD: support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 668), H6978 [28JY]
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 H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]
Dept. of Transportation: conduct study on adequacy of motor vehicle refueling assistance to disabled individuals and implement regulations in accordance with the results of such study (see H.R. 4992), H5817 [26JN]
——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 182), H6217 [14JY]
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 H.R. 4841), H5725 [24JN]
——— remove the maximum payment amount for certain qualified losses under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (see H.R. 4235), H2432 [13MR]
——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 32), H7128 [30JY]
——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 921), H2361 [12MR]
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 H.R. 5059), H6105 [10JY]
Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1429), H5073 [5JN]
——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 4814), H7434 [10SE]
——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 1915), H2258 [6MR]
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H72 [8JA]
Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H1432 [27JA]
EPA: preserve existing rights and responsibilities relative to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5071), H7434 [10SE]
ERISA: modify definition of fiduciary to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 2041), H4836 [27MY]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H4830 [22MY]
FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information (see H.R. 3670), H2362 [12MR]
Health: promote development of meaningful treatments for patients (see H.R. 3116), H1659 [5FE]
Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 3722), H4476 [19MY]
Higher Education Act: establish requirements for preferred banking arrangements (see H.R. 4714), H4828 [22MY]
House Rules: prohibit Committee on Ethics (House) waiver of requirement to include travel reimbursement information in financial disclosure reports of Members, officers, and employees of the House (see H. Res. 659), H5876 [8JY]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6108 [10JY]
Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H4685 [20MY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H2066 [27FE]
Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 526), H2803 [1AP]
Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H2434 [13MR]
Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H1515 [31JA]
——— distribute additional information to beneficiaries to prevent health care fraud (see H.R. 3616), H3409 [1MY]
——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 4577), H4785 [21MY]
——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H3413 [2MY]
——— extend the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program (see H.R. 4780), H5063 [30MY]
——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H6135 [11JY]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H472 [15JA]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H2611 [24MR]
——— provide coverage of pulmonary self-management education and training services furnished by a qualified respiratory therapist in a physician practice (see H.R. 2619), H2854 [2AP]
——— recognize attending physician assistants as attending physicians to serve hospice patients (see H.R. 2969), H7619 [16SE]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H2611 [24MR]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H5824 [30JN]
——— suspend application of rebasing of home health prospective payment amounts (see H.R. 4625), H5820 [26JN]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H7892 [18SE]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5769 [25JN]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H2991 [7AP]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 3022), H2258 [6MR]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see H.R. 4364), H2802 [1AP]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H3199 [10AP]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3198 [10AP]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H3242 [28AP]
Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2148 [4MR]
Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]
Public Health Service: appoint doctors of chiropractic to regular and reserved corps (see H.R. 171), H7979 [13NO]
Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 949), H5073 [5JN]
Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 3040), H1939 [25FE]
Renewable energy: establish a competitive grant program for renewable fuel infrastructure (see H.R. 4051), H7189 [31JY]
Smith-Lever Act: observe anniversary and recognize role in establishing Cooperative Extension system providing agricultural education through land-grant universities (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2199 [5MR]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H7388 [9SE]
SSA: require the President to transmit the annual budget without revisions to Congress (see H.R. 3997), H6137 [11JY]
Taxation: extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H1431 [27JA]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H5073 [5JN]
——— make improvements in the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2116), H7189 [31JY]
——— promote savings through a credit for low- and middle-income taxpayers who deposit tax refunds into designated savings options (see H.R. 2917), H7189 [31JY]
——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 609), H7188 [31JY]
——— strengthen rules for approved structured settlement factoring transactions (see H.R. 3897), H2435 [13MR]
Telephones: improve service in rural areas and express that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (see H. Res. 536), H7129 [30JY]
Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (see H.R. 2493), H20 [7JA]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H2611 [24MR]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H225 [14JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3243 [28AP]
Veterans: increase rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4741), H7619 [16SE]
Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H2065 [27FE]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]
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 H.R. 2856), H7241 [1AU]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: make supplemental appropriations for combating tree and wood pests and certain forest health management and urban and community forestry activities (see H.R. 4099), H2000 [26FE]
Dept. of Education: establish grant program for undergraduate students with financial need to assist such students in completing degrees at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5560), H7883 [18SE]
Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclosure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 5123), H6351 [16JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 5453), H7454 [11SE]
Schools: encourage school bus safety (see H.R. 4595), H3939 [7MY]
SSA: continue to make Social Security number printouts and benefit verification letters available at field offices (see H.R. 4964), H5767 [25JN]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with plans developed by nonpartisan service agencies of the legislative branch of State governments (see H.R. 3906), H1240 [16JA]
Taxation: extend deduction for mortgage insurance premiums (see H.R. 3995), H1658 [5FE]
——— increase and extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit and increase the student loan interest deduction (see H.R. 5509), H7674 [17SE]
——— modify certain safe harbor requirements to encourage small business to offer retirement plans and to allow individuals to save more (see H.R. 4376), H2853 [2AP]
——— temporarily increase the child tax credit (see H.R. 4044), H1770 [11FE]
Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (see H.R. 4422), H3057 [8AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Agriculture: make supplemental appropriations for combating tree and wood pests and certain forest health management and urban and community forestry activities (H.R. 4099), H2001 [26FE]
Dept. of Education: establish grant program for undergraduate students with financial need to assist such students in completing degrees at institutions of higher education (H.R. 5560), H7889 [18SE]
Dept. of Energy: implement country-of-origin disclosure requirements for motor vehicle fuels (H.R. 5123), H6352 [16JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 5453), H7455 [11SE]
Schools: encourage school bus safety (H.R. 4595), H3940 [7MY]
SSA: continue to make Social Security number printouts and benefit verification letters available at field offices (H.R. 4964), H5769 [25JN]
States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with plans developed by nonpartisan service agencies of the legislative branch of State governments (H.R. 3906), H1242 [16JA]
Taxation: extend deduction for mortgage insurance premiums (H.R. 3995), H1658 [5FE]
——— increase and extend the American Opportunity Tax Credit and increase the student loan interest deduction (H.R. 5509), H7675 [17SE]
——— modify certain safe harbor requirements to encourage small business to offer retirement plans and to allow individuals to save more (H.R. 4376), H2854 [2AP]
——— temporarily increase the child tax credit (H.R. 4044), H1771 [11FE]
Veterans’ Job Corps: establish to provide gainful employment to unemployed veterans and widows of veterans through performance of useful public works (H.R. 4422), H3057 [8AP]
Lists
Individuals opposing National Guard funding reductions, H2892 [3AP], E507• [3AP]
Remarks
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, E1241• [25JY]
Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment, H1741• [11FE]
Cedar Rapids, IA: anniversary of Machinists Local Lodge 831, E1565• [13NO]
Davis, Ryan: School Administrators of Iowa Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E572• [10AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: make supplemental appropriations for combating tree and wood pests and certain forest health management and urban and community forestry activities (H.R. 4099), E25• [26FE]
Dept. of HUD: Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program funding, E953• [11JN]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal features of the electric system to the South Utah Valley Electric Service District (S. 25), H1741• [11FE]
Dept. of Transportation: contract tower program funding, E953• [11JN]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), E953• [11JN]
EPA: repeal renewable fuel standard program, H6756 [24JY]
Hatfield, Gary: School Administrators of Iowa Middle Level Principal of the Year award recipient, E571• [10AP]
Maske, Mary Ellen: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year award recipient, E891• [30MY]
Medicare: reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians, H1741• [11FE]
Mount Vernon, IA: tribute, E776• [20MY]
National Guard: funding, H2892 [3AP], E507• [3AP]
Phomvisay, Aiddy: National Association of Secondary School Principals Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E579• [10AP]
Tierney, Kim: National Association of Elementary School Principals Iowa Elementary Principal of the Year Award recipient, E582• [10AP]
Votes: position on missed, H4• [7JA], H1699• [10FE], H4868• [28MY], H7338• [9SE]
Workers’ Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 181), E577• [10AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H1713 [10FE]
Tributes
Barnett, Chris, E848• [28MY]
Cheek, Annetta, E569• [10AP]
Glanton, Willie Stevenson, E68• [14JA]
Montgomery, Mike, E823• [22MY]
BRAMMER, JACK
Articles and editorials
Nelda Barton-Collings, Leader in Business and Republican Politics, Dies in Corbin at 85, S3806 [18JN]
BRANCATO, CARLO R.
Remarks in House
Amerigo Vespucci Society: Man of the Year award recipient, E295 [4MR]
BRANCATO, NATHANIEL J.
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]
BRANCH, BRIAN
Letters
Dept. of the Treasury economic impact study of U.S. bank reporting requirements for interest paid to nonresident aliens, H6183 [14JY]
BRANDT, KARL
Remarks in House
Tribute, H2994 [8AP]
BRANGHAM, SUZANNE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E132 [28JA]
BRANSON, CHERRI
Remarks in House
Tribute, E257 [26FE]
BRANSON, MO
Remarks in House
Arrowhead Building Supply, Inc.: Branson/Lakes, MO, Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E1475 [19SE]
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center (business): Branson, MO/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ozark Mountain Hospitality award recipient, E1478 [19SE]
Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.: Branson, MO/Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year award recipient, E1477 [19SE]
BRANTLY, KENT
Remarks in House
Samaritan’s Purse (organization): tribute, H7057 [30JY]
BRASWELL, THOMAS E., JR.
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S1515 [11MR]
BRAT, DAVE (a Representative from Virginia)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H8226 [1DE]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 108), H10318 [12DE]
Letters
Election of Dave Brat to the House of Representatives: Edgardo Cortés, Virginia Dept. of Elections, H7917 [12NO]
——— Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House of Representatives, H7917 [12NO]
Oaths of office
House of Representatives, H7917 [12NO]
Remarks
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7918 [12NO]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H7918 [12NO]
BRAXTON COUNTY, WV
Remarks in House
National Red Hat Society: tribute to Flatwoods Red Hat Tulips chapter, E1484 [19SE]
BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF
Remarks in House
Germany: tribute to German Men’s National Soccer Team, E1157 [15JY]
Remarks in Senate
Sports: tribute to U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team, S3675, S3681 [16JN], S4116 [26JN]
BRAZIL, IN
Remarks in Senate
Jackson Township Elementary School: Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S5985 [13NO]
BREAD FOR THE WORLD (organization)
Remarks in House
Anniversary, E919 [9JN]
‘‘Ending Hunger in America’’: tribute to report, H1690 [10FE]
BREAKING FREE (organization)
Remarks in House
Carter, Vednita: Cable News Network (CNN) Heroes honoree, H2683 [26MR]
BREAST DENSITY AND MAMMOGRAPHY REPORTING ACT
Remarks in House
Enact (H.R. 3404), E63 [14JA]
BREITBART.COM (Internet site)
Articles and editorials
Breitbart’s Darby Announces Border Security and Public Corruption Tipline, H5315 [11JN]
Illegal Immigrants Intentionally Surrendering to Border Patrol To Gain Entry to US, H5245 [10JN]
Muslim Brotherhood Overruns National Cathedral in DC, H7986 [14NO]
One in Three Illegals in U.S. Have No High School Education (excerpt), H8264 [2DE]
BREITNER, JOEL
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S611 [30JA]
BREK MANUFACTURING CO.
Letters
Eximbank reauthorization, E1308 [1AU]
——— (excerpt), H7116 [30JY]
BREMER COUNTY, IA
Remarks in Senate
Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Bremer County, IA, S4264 [8JY]
BRENNAN, JOHN O.
Letters
Release of pre-war Iraq intelligence reports, S6616 [11DE]
BRENNAN & WAITE, P.L.C.
Remarks in House
Reston, VA: tribute to Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E681 [6MY], E836 [23MY]
BRENSING, ALVIN
Remarks in Senate
Tribute, S2158 [3AP]
BRENTWOOD, TN
Remarks in House
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: tribute to Brentwood, TN, Alumni Chapter, E518 [4AP]
BRESNAHAN, LORI
Remarks in House
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts: funding relative to oversight of Federal probation system, H6264, H6265 [15JY]
BRESSI, JOE
Remarks in House
Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame: inductee, E1820 [12DE]
BRETHOLZ, LEO
Remarks in House
Tribute, E614 [29AP]
BRETTON WOODS COMMITTEE (organization)
Letters
IMF quota reform, S1714 [25MR]
BREVARD COUNTY, FL
Remarks in House
West Melbourne, FL: tribute to Family Christmas Extravaganza, E1787 [10DE]
BREWER, DEXTER S.
Remarks in House
Tribute, E1394 [11SE]
BREWER, MIKE
Remarks in House
Tribute, E185 [10FE]
BREWER, TIM
Remarks in House
Statesville, NC: tribute to Mitchell Community College and Statesville Chamber of Commerce job fair, H2567 [24MR]
BREWERS ASSOCIATION
Remarks in House
Marble Brewery (company): Brewers Association World Beer Cup Kellerbier or Zwickelbier Gold award recipient, E1139 [10JY]
BREWSTER, KYLE
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S605 [29JA]
BREWSTER, MEGAN
Privilege of the floor
Senate, S2740 [6MY]
BREWSTER COUNTY, TX
Remarks in House
Alpine, TX: tribute, H1230 [16JA]
BRICKER, JIM
Remarks in House
Tribute, E235 [25FE]
BRIDDELL, ADAM
Prayers
Senate, S5331 [5AU]
BRIDEGROOM, WAYNE
Remarks in House
Modesto, CA: Martin Luther King Legacy Award recipient, E169 [5FE]
BRIDENSTINE, JIM (a Representative from Oklahoma)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4767, H4769 [21MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5495, H5496 [18JN]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4834 [23MY], H4837 [27MY], H4889 [28MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Armed Forces: authorize use of military force against nations, organizations, or persons responsible for the attack against U.S. personnel in Benghazi, Libya (see H.R. 4599), H3939 [7MY]
Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 509), H2915 [3AP]
Corps of Engineers: permit the collection of user fees by non-Federal entities in connection with the challenge cost-sharing program for management of recreational facilities at lakes and reservoirs (see H.R. 4100), H2000 [26FE]
Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H5187 [9JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 1313), H5249 [10JN]
——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see H.R. 4006), H2149 [4MR]
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 H.R. 1563), H7939 [12NO]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7617 [16SE]
——— develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 741), H2065 [27FE]
Dept. of Education: prohibit Federal education mandates (see H.R. 4008), H2303 [11MR]
Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2488 [18MR]
Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on kidnapping and murder of James W. Foley, Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig, and Steven J. Sotloff (see H.R. 5752), H8169 [20NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3369), H8273 [2DE]
——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2149 [4MR]
——— require provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all departmental medical centers (see H.R. 921), H2199 [5MR]
Economy: promote economic growth and job creation and strengthen strategic partnerships with U.S. allies (see H.R. 4139), H2435 [13MR]
Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1881 [21FE]
EPA: nullify certain rules relative to carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing, new, or reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 4813), H5185 [9JN]
——— preserve existing rights and responsibilities relative to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5071), H7129 [30JY]
——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see H.R. 4012), H1686 [6FE]
Europe: prohibit U.S. military and nuclear energy cooperation with Russia during occupation of Ukraine, support NATO enlargement and conflict resolution, and provide military assistance to Ukraine (see H.R. 4433), H3199 [10AP]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H1777 [14FE]
FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H2099 [28FE]
Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H184 [13JA]
——— prohibit certain agencies from using or purchasing certain firearms and require GAO report on Federal units receiving tactical training that respond to certain high-risk situations (see H.R. 4934), H7297 [8SE]
——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5770 [25JN]
——— require all officials who stop enforcing a law for any reason to report to Congress (see H.R. 3973), H1511 [29JA]
Federal employees: direct the employing authority of any officer or employee of the Federal Government who is in contempt of Congress to not pay such employee while they remain in contempt (see H.R. 4447), H5826 [3JY]
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 H.R. 3829), H134 [9JA]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5249 [10JN]
——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H5725 [24JN]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H7388 [9SE]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H2485 [14MR]
Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H6657 [22JY]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6137 [11JY]
Interstate commerce: prevent undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions against persons whose only role with regard to a product is as a lawful seller of the product (see H.R. 2746), H2611 [24MR]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6108 [10JY]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H4910 [28MY]
Medicare: modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H7434 [10SE]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H4910 [28MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: amend certain requirements and penalties that would impede eligible professionals from adopting electronic health records to improve patient care (see H.R. 1331), H7297 [8SE]
Members of Congress: reduce a portion of salaries for failure to adopt a concurrent budget resolution which does not provide for a balanced budget (see H.R. 522), H2257 [6MR]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7940 [12NO]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4785 [21MY]
National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H3365 [30AP]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H3365 [30AP]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H4834 [23MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1659 [5FE]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 2575), H1659 [5FE]
——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see H.R. 4064), H2199 [5MR]
Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H8931 [9DE]
——— repeal the crude oil export ban (see H.R. 4349), H5725 [24JN]
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 (see H.R. 3361), H163 [10JA]
Public welfare programs: prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 4137), H6860 [25JY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7894 [18SE]
Schools: prohibit Federal issuance or enforcement of certain food requirements (see H.R. 5597), H7884 [18SE]
Senate: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 431), H21 [7JA]
Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs.: call for resignation relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefit claims backlog and delays in providing emergency health care (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4836 [27MY]
Social Security: revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H6217 [14JY]
Space policy: promote development of a commercial asteroid resources industry for outer space and increase exploration and utilization of asteroid resources in outer space (see H.R. 5063), H8226 [1DE]
Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5065 [30MY]
Taxation: repeal inclusion of Social Security benefits in gross income (see H.R. 3894), H1240 [16JA]
——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 352), H3058 [8AP]
Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H5640 [23JN]
U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (see H.R. 4357), H2801 [1AP]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 4653), H5065 [30MY]
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 H.R. 4866), H5363 [12JN]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H5399 [17JN]
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 H. Res. 596), H7997 [14NO]
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 H.R. 5078), H6217 [14JY]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]
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 H.R. 3658), H2645 [25MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Power resources: free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources to create jobs and generate economic growth by removing statutory and administrative barriers (see H.R. 4286), H2610 [24MR]
Public documents: prohibit the Government sale of Government documents that are available for free online by abolishing the National Technical Information Service (see H.R. 4382), H2853 [2AP]
Constitutional authority statements
Power resources: free the private sector to harness domestic energy resources to create jobs and generate economic growth by removing statutory and administrative barriers (H.R. 4286), H2610 [24MR]
Public documents: prohibit the Government sale of Government documents that are available for free online by abolishing the National Technical Information Service (H.R. 4382), H2854 [2AP]
Remarks
Armed Forces: remove from Iraq, except for Armed Forces required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel (H. Con. Res. 105), H6390 [17JY]
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E858• [29MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4744 [21MY]
——— E–2D Hawkeye aircraft funding, H4744 [21MY]
Immigration: misconception by illegal immigrants that unaccompanied children and women traveling with minors will not be deported, H5834 [8JY]
——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H5834 [8JY]
NOAA: Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research weather research funding through reductions in Bureau of the Census funding, H4889 [28MY]
——— prioritize and redirect resources to a program of attainable advances in improving weather forecasting and prediction of high impact weather events (H.R. 2413), H2762 [1AP]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4889 [28MY]
BRIDGEPORT, CT
Remarks in House
Servino, Mary: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E92 [16JA]
Remarks in Senate
Firearms: tribute to victims of gun violence, S843 [10FE], S4207 [7JY]
BRIDGEPORT, NE
Bills and resolutions
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (see S. 2544), S4153 [26JN] (see H.R. 4562), H3408 [1MY]
Remarks in House
Bureau of Reclamation: authorize early repayment of obligations within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska (H.R. 4562), H6612, H6613 [22JY]
Reports filed
Bureau of Reclamation Authorization of Early Repayment of Obligations Within the Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4562) (H. Rept. 113–536), H6397 [17JY]
Texts of
H.R. 4562, Northport Irrigation District in Nebraska early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation, H6612 [22JY]
BRIDGES see also Roads and Highways
Bills and resolutions
Crime: prohibit trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit a criminal offense (see S. 2934), S6022 [17NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: issue Transportation Bonds to fund transportation projects in each State (see H.R. 4945), H5723 [24JN]
Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (see S. 2063), S1233 [27FE]
——— establish a grant program to assist the repair and replacement of bridges (see H.R. 3839), H134 [9JA]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 2821), consideration (see H. Res. 686), H6814 [24JY]
Emergency Interstate Bridge Safety Fund: establish through repeal of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements (see S. 2512), S3898 [23JN]
Highway Trust Fund: funding (see S. 2489), S3811 [18JN] (see H.R. 4601), H3940 [7MY]
Power resources: use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 4956), H5724 [24JN]
Roads and highways: expedite deployment of highway construction projects (see H.R. 4153), H2198 [5MR]
Taxation: modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H5817 [26JN]
——— repeal the gas tax and rebuild roads and bridges (see H.R. 4848), H5318 [11JN]
Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA): transform into a revolving fund (see H.R. 4925), H5597 [20JN]
Remarks in House
Budget: allocation of funds, H2144–H2146 [4MR], H2159 [5MR], H2810, H2811 [2AP]
Buffalo, NY: Buffalo Outer Harbor and Harbor Bridge waterfront projects funding, H5883 [9JY]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Peace Bridge at U.S.-Canada border staffing funding, H85 [9JA]
Cocke County, TN: dedication of Wolf Creek Bridge in memory of Michael G. Gibbs, E1104 [3JY]
Corps of Engineers: Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, H4491 [20MY]
Democratic Party: national agenda, H6755 [24JY], H7047 [30JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: support U.S.-Canada Beyond Border initiative, H2618 [25MR]
Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges, H1613 [5FE]
——— eliminate certain unnecessary reporting requirements and consolidate or modify others (H.R. 3628), H39–H41 [8JA]
——— infrastructure development funding, H2736–H2741 [27MR], H3008, H3035, H3038 [8AP], H3300 [30AP]
——— prohibit funding for any transportation project unless all contracts are compliant with the Buy American Act, H5182, H5183 [9JN]
Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 2821), H1662 [6FE], H3063 [9AP]
Employment: job creation through infrastructure investment, H2740 [27MR]
Highway Trust Fund: funding, H2810 [2AP], H5592 [20JN], H5603, H5604 [23JN], H5720–H5722 [24JN], H5879, H5880, H5885 [9JY], H6040, H6042 [10JY]
——— funding (H.R. 4601), H3951 [8MY]
——— funding through savings gained by Postal Service elimination of Saturday deliveries, H5406 [18JN], H5721 [24JN], H5880 [9JY]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H6116 [11JY]
——— legislative process, H6757 [24JY]
New Hope-Lambertville Bridge: anniversary, E540 [7AP]
Power resources: use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (H.R. 4956), H5754 [25JN]
Roads and highways: authorize Federal-aid highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs, H5241–H5243 [10JN]
Taxation: reform the gas tax, H6237 [15JY]
——— repeal the gas tax and rebuild roads and bridges (H.R. 4848), H5722 [24JN]
Transportation: importance of infrastructure investment, H17 [7JA], H2795 [1AP], H2805 [2AP], H3945 [8MY], H5189, H5241–H5243 [10JN], H5322, H5334 [12JN], H5401 [18JN], H5501 [19JN], H5719–H5722 [24JN], H6284–H6290 [15JY]
Remarks in Senate
Amtrak: Northeast corridor infrastructure projects funding, S2085–S2090 [2AP], S2339–S2341 [10AP]
Chelbi Engineering Consultants, Inc.: anniversary, S6299 [3DE]
Climate: impact of climate change on energy infrastructure relative to production, extraction, refining, processing, transporting and storing, S1388 [10MR]
Corps of Engineers: ensure user fees deposited into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund are used for the stated purpose of dredging inland waterways and building levees, S3205 [21MY]
——— Inland Waterways Trust Fund funding, S3249 [22MY]
——— provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways, S3254 [22MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish an Emergency Transportation Safety Fund (S. 911), S4650 [21JY]
Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S6508–S6510 [10DE]
Emergency Interstate Bridge Safety Fund: establish through repeal of Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements (S. 2512), S3899 [23JN]
Highway Trust Fund: funding, S2581 [1MY], S3446 [5JN], S3779 [18JN], S4211 [7JY], S4258 [8JY], S4373 [10JY]
——— funding through closing certain corporate tax loopholes, S2222 [8AP], S3514 [10JN]
Transportation: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, S5026–S5028 [29JY]
——— importance of infrastructure investment, S3800 [18JN]
Texts of
H.R. 3628, Transportation Reports Elimination Act, H39 [8JA]
S. 2512, Emergency Interstate Bridge Safety Fund Act, S3899 [23JN]
BRIDGES, DuWAYNE
Remarks in House
Alabama Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Legislator of the Year award recipient, E120 [27JA]
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS, INC.
Remarks in House
Mesa, AZ: opening of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Biorubber Process Research Center, E1483 [19SE]
Wilson, NC: anniversary of facility, E601 [28AP]
BRIDGEWATER INTERIORS, LLC
Remarks in House
Dept. of Commerce: Minority Business Development Agency Minority Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient, E172 [5FE]
BRIGGS, BEN
Remarks in House
Lionville, PA: anniversary of Lionville Natural Pharmacy, E1536 [12NO]
BRIGGS, BILL
Articles and editorials
‘Out of Options’—Veterans With PTSD Hit Pot Underground, H3344 [30AP]
BRIGHT, NOLAN
Remarks in House
Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [18NO]
BRING JOBS HOME ACT
Amendments
Enact (S. 2569), S4781, S4782, S4784, S4786, S4789, S4790, S4794, S4795, S4800, S4803, S4804, S4816, S4818, S4819, S4824, S4826, S4832, S4834, S4836, S4838, S4840, S4841 [23JY], S4913, S4914, S4915, S4916,