CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Senator from Maryland)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2016–2025 (S. Con. Res. 11), S1795, S1796, S1806, S1808, S1820 [24MR], S1875, S1880, S1892, S1893, S1905, S1916, S1920, S1927, S1937, S1942, S1946 [25MR], S1966, S1967, S1971, S1976, S1980, S1998, S2016, S2019, S2021, S2042, S2045, S2047, S2061, S2071, S2077, S2079, S2081 [26MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), S211, S215 [13JA], S295, S297 [20JA], S349 [21JA], S398, S434, S439, S444 [22JA], S474, S487 [26JA], S529 [27JA]

Crime: provide justice for victims of human trafficking (S. 178), S1529 [16MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1735), S3620, S3621, S3622 [2JN], S3689, S3717 [3JN], S3807, S3808, S3832 [4JN], S3866, S3876 [8JN], S3915, S3926 [9JN], S4035, S4036 [10JN], S4146, S4166 [15JN], S4208 [16JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2029), S7864 [9NO], S8889 [18DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8110 [18NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize (S. 1177), S4780 [7JY], S4974 [9JY], S5063 [14JY], S5096 [15JY]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (S. 284), S8829 [17DE]

Intelligence services: enhance sharing of information about cybersecurity threats (S. 754), S6303, S6313 [4AU], S6420 [5AU], S7335 [20OC]

IRS: provide for a right to administrative appeal relative to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations (H.R. 1314), S2940, S2941 [14MY], S2960, S2973 [18MY], S3061 [19MY]

Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 2), S2180 [14AP]

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. 22), S5690 [24JY], S5715, S5735 [26JY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S2409 [23AP], S2444, S2482 [28AP], S2505 [29AP], S2695 [6MY], S2733 [7MY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to repeal (H.R. 3762), S8351, S8405 [3DE]

Russia: call for release of Ukrainian fighter pilot, Nadiya V. Savchenko (S. Res. 52), S1009, S1011 [12FE]

Social Security: extend State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), S2180 [14AP]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S946 [11FE]

Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H1528 [3MR]

Committee to escort Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe into the House Chamber, H2503 [29AP]

Committee to escort Pope Francis into the House Chamber, H6191 [24SE]

Senate National Security Working Group, S1011 [12FE]

U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, S2896 [13MY]

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 S. 217), S347 [21JA]

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 S. 1933), S6296 [4AU] (see S. 2152), S7219 [7OC]

——— condemn Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance Army for crimes against humanity and mass atrocities and support efforts to end threat and remove the Lord’s Resistance Army from the battlefield (see S. Res. 237), S8022 [17NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 20), S6074 [28JY]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see S. 1831), S6653 [15SE]

Appalachian Regional Commission: reauthorize and establish a High-Speed Broadband Development Initiative (see S. 863), S1891 [25MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 2341), S8306 [2DE]

Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see S. 358), S771 [4FE]

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. 140), S2353 [22AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 185), S3238 [21MY]

Aviation: require air carriers to modify certain policies relative to use of epinephrine for in-flight emergencies (see S. 1972), S6606 [10SE]

Biden, Joseph R., III (Beau): tribute (see S. Res. 191), S3679 [3JN]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 84), S1031 [23FE] (see S. Res. 88), S1162 [26FE]

Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act: clarify effective date of certain provisions (see S. 1356), S2933 [14MY]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 301), S1661 [19MR]

Brooke, Edward W.: tribute (see S. Res. 19), S12 [6JA]

Business and industry: empower States to require online retailers to collect and remit State sales and use taxes (see S. 698), S1782 [24MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 1473), S7413 [21OC]

Charleston, SC: condemn attack and offer condolences to the community, families, and victims of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church shooting, and support community efforts towards healing (see S. Res. 212), S4602 [24JN]

Chattanooga, TN: condemn shootings at military sites, honor Armed Forces members who lost their lives, commend those caring for injured and investigating incident, and express condolences to those affected (see S. Res. 227), S5210 [21JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act (see S. 527), S983 [12FE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 862), S6187 [30JY]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see S. 746), S3184 [20MY]

Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 834), S1708 [23MR]

CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 142), S2352 [22AP]

Crime: prevent identity theft and tax fraud (see S. 676), S1336 [9MR]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see S. 1559), S6810 [17SE]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 299), S1495 [12MR]

Dalai Lama: tribute (see S. Res. 200), S4104 [11JN]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 29), S11 [6JA]

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. 1524), S4546 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see S. 1766), S6653 [15SE]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see S. 793), S1629 [18MR]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 1716), S4840 [8JY]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see S. 1664), S4602 [24JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure access to screening mammography (see S. 1926), S6535 [9SE]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see S. 1588), S4202 [16JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials available to emergency response providers (see S. 1915), S8603 [10DE]

Dept. of HUD: renew certain Moving to Work demonstration program agreements (see S. 1530), S3925 [9JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 125), S927 [11FE]

Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see S. 568), S1118 [25FE]

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. 302), S653 [29JA]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean (see S. 1042), S2351 [22AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: redesign Federal reserve notes to include a likeness of Harriet Tubman (see S. 1720), S4840 [8JY]

——— regulate tax return preparers (see S. 137), S100 [8JA]

Dept. of Transportation: amend the Transportation Alternatives Program (see S. 705), S1438 [11MR]

——— provide sole authority to appoint Federal Directors to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board of Directors (see S. 2093), S7005 [29SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out certain major medical facility seismic safety projects for which appropriations were made (see S. 2422), S8883 [18DE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see S. 681), S7005 [29SE]

——— evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists (see S. 167), S284 [20JA]

——— reduce backlog of appeals of disability claims by facilitating pro bono legal assistance for veterans and provide authority to address unreasonably delayed claims (see S. 1286), S2759 [11MY]

——— suspend and remove employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety and improve accountability of employees (see S. 1856), S6435 [6AU]

Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see S. 802), S1710 [23MR]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see S. 1858), S5526 [23JY]

Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see S. 2185), S8162 [19NO]

District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 1688), S4648 [25JN]

Education: express importance of effective civic and government education programs in schools (see S. Res. 150), S2401 [23AP]

——— improve early education (see S. 317), S3406 [1JN]

——— improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see S. 1380), S3407 [1JN]

1890 Land-Grant Institutions Quasquicentennial Recognition Day: designate (see S. Res. 232), S5928 [27JY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 5), S348 [21JA]

End Modern Slavery Initiative Foundation: establish (see S. 553), S1075 [24FE]

Endangered Species Act: extend import- and export-related provision to species proposed for listing as threatened or endangered in order to ban bringing trophy animals killed abroad back to the U.S. (see S. 1918), S6239 [3AU]

EPA: require manufacturers or importers of asbestos-containing products to report such products and establish a public database of such products (see S. 700), S5682 [24JY]

Europe: express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 87), S1118 [25FE]

Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 28), S11 [6JA]

FAA: amend the Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other issued certificates, and revise the third class medical certification regulations (see S. 571), S6955 [25SE]

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. 1382), S6297 [4AU]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (see S. 2348), S8603 [10DE]

FCC: exempt application of joint sales agreement (JSA) attribution rule in case of existing agreements in order to protect local television broadcasting (see S. 1182), S4104 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: reform Federal hiring process by allowing agencies to share information about potential job candidates (see S. 1580), S4202 [16JN]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 164), S201 [13JA]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 161), S2568 [30AP]

Firearms: prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see S. 2213), S7594 [28OC]

Ford, Wendell H.: tribute (see S. Res. 38), S421 [22JA]

Foreign aid: establish guidelines for measurable goals, performance metrics, and monitoring of evaluation plans for U.S. foreign development and economic assistance programs and increase transparency (see S. 2184), S7344 [20OC]

——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 677), S1336 [9MR]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (see S. Res. 29), S283 [20JA]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks (see S. Res. 313), S7966 [16NO]

——— tribute to U.S. citizens and other individuals who helped foil a terrorist attack on a French train (see S. Res. 259), S6810 [17SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 105), S1660 [19MR]

Health: improve access to oral health care for vulnerable populations (see S. 570), S1118 [25FE]

——— prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 1214), S6699 [16SE]

——— prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (see S. 289), S590 [28JA]

——— require certain drug manufacturers entering into settlement agreements for violations of law to make supplemental payments to be used to increase medical research funding (see S. 320), S653 [29JA]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 1121), S3310 [22MY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. 1081), S7492 [26OC]

Immigration: permanently authorize the Special Immigrant Nonminister Religious Worker Program (see S. 1339), S2933 [14MY]

Insurance: provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women (see S. 2220), S7655 [29OC]

International trade: promote (see S. 2201), S7470 [22OC]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 97), S1303 [4MR]

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 S. Res. 148), S7274 [8OC]

——— provide congressional review and oversight of any agreements with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see S. 615), S2173 [14AP]

IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples (see S. 1740), S4953 [9JY]

——— issue prospective guidance clarifying employment status of individuals for employment taxes and prevent retroactive assessments relative to such clarifications (see S. 2252), S7814 [5NO]

Israel: express solidarity with people, condemn Palestinian terrorist attacks, support right to self-defense, call for a stop to violence by Palestinians and an end to Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see S. Res. 302), S7722 [3NO]

Japan: recognize importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship to safeguarding global security, prosperity, and human rights (see S. Res. 153), S2473 [28AP]

Jordan: improve defense cooperation with the U.S. (see S. 1789), S5456 [22JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 201), S4137 [15JN]

Lafayette, LA: condemn attack and offer condolences to community, families, and victims of movie theater shooting and commend first responders and those caring for the injured and investigating the incident (see S. Res. 231), S5928 [27JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 890), S4649 [25JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2161), S7274 [8OC]

Lunar New Year: observance (see S. Res. 80), S984 [12FE]

Maldives: call for release of former President Mohamed Nasheed from prison, release all other political prisoners, and guarantee due process for and respect human rights of all people (see S. 2231), S7722 [3NO]

Medicaid: anniversary (see S. Res. 25), S100 [8JA]

Medicare: add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements (see S. 313), S4022 [10JN]

——— allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 488), S4250 [17JN]

——— anniversary (see S. Res. 25), S100 [8JA]

——— count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see S. 843), S2600 [4MY]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see S. 1020), S2300 [21AP]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 578), S2401 [23AP]

——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see S. 704), S1438 [11MR]

——— prevent increase in part B premiums and deductibles (see S. 2148), S7219 [7OC]

——— provide coverage of an initial comprehensive care plan for beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see S. 857), S2474 [28AP]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see S. 314), S3060 [19MY]

——— provide for coverage of home as a site of care for infusion therapy (see S. 275), S737 [3FE]

——— 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. 148), S151 [12JA]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see S. 624), S1246 [3MR]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see S. Res. 184), S3238 [21MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the median wage (see S. 1150), S2567 [30AP]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 125), S2041 [26MR]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 146), S2352 [22AP]

National Association of Women Business Owners: anniversary (see S. Res. 225), S5210 [21JY]

National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 115), S1891 [25MR]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 269), S6938 [24SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 248), S6381 [5AU]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 133), S2110 [13AP]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 263), S6894 [22SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 286), S7272 [8OC]

National Women’s Small Business Month: designate (see S. Res. 280), S7219 [7OC]

Nemtsov, Boris: commend Russian opposition efforts, call for investigation of murder, and add recommended names to visa ban list for Russian human rights violators (see S. Res. 93), S1217 [2MR]

New Horizons (spacecraft): congratulate NASA and its partners for successful mission to Pluto and recognize importance of such mission, robotic space exploration, and scientific and engineering research (see S. Res. 240), S6239 [3AU]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 928), S6533 [9SE]

NIH: prioritize funding to discover treatments and cures, maintain global leadership in medical innovation, and restore purchasing power (see S. 318), S653 [29JA]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for peace (see S. Res. 330), S8438 [7DE]

Park Geun-hye: welcome Republic of Korea President upon U.S. visit and reaffirm importance of alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 194), S3861 [8JN] (see S. Res. 278), S7160 [6OC]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 229), S348 [21JA]

——— reform financing of Senate elections (see S. 1538), S4347 [22JN]

Pope Francis: commend efforts in securing release of Alan P. Gross from Cuba as a political prisoner and encouraging improved relations between the U.S. and Cuba (see S. Res. 26), S201 [13JA]

Power resources: invest in clean energy, empower and protect consumers, modernize energy infrastructure, cut pollution and waste, and invest in research and development (see S. 2089), S6975 [28SE]

——— stop all new and nonproducing Federal leases for oil, gas, or coal extraction on public lands and waters (see S. 2238), S7771 [4NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 160), S2568 [30AP]

Research: establish EUREKA Prize Competitions to accelerate discovery and development of treatments, detection, and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (see S. 2067), S7274 [8OC]

Roseburg, OR: express condolences for victims of shooting at Umpqua Community College (see S. Res. 287), S7472 [22OC]

SBA: increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (see S. 552), S1075 [24FE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 311), S3406 [1JN]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 439), S3406 [1JN]

——— require States to develop positive school climate and school discipline policies (see S. 811), S3456 [2JN]

Schweiker, Richard S.: tribute (see S. Res. 250), S6533 [9SE]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 366), S772 [4FE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see S. Res. 304), S7722 [3NO]

Social Security: anniversary (see S. Res. 246), S6381 [5AU]

——— ensure contributions made by workers are available to pay all benefits which they have earned (see S. 2090), S6975 [28SE]

——— extend State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 522), S983 [12FE]

Syria: condemn atrocities committed by Bashar al-Assad and his regime (see S. Res. 173), S2688 [6MY]

Taiwan: develop a strategy to obtain observer status at the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) (see S. 2426), S8883 [18DE]

Taxation: exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income (see S. 322), S1304 [4MR]

——— exclude from income amounts received from certain unlawful discrimination claims and allow income averaging for backpay and frontpay awards from such claims (see S. 2059), S6809 [17SE]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see S. 699), S1384 [10MR]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 637), S7771 [4NO]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see S. 1517), S3776 [4JN]

——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see S. 996), S3456 [2JN]

——— improve certain education savings plans (see S. 335), S697 [2FE]

——— make equitable the exclusion from gross income of parking and transportation fringe benefits and provide for a common cost-of-living adjustment (see S. 1792), S5170 [16JY]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see S. 1193), S2650 [5MY]

——— make permanent the reduced recognition period for built-in gains for S corporations (see S. 1905), S6186 [30JY]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see S. 330), S2401 [23AP]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see S. 591), S1161 [26FE]

——— provide for an investment credit relative to the production of electricity from offshore wind (see S. 1736), S4953 [9JY]

——— provide incentives for businesses to bring jobs and business activity back to the U.S. (see S. 1737), S4953 [9JY]

——— provide notice to charities and other nonprofit organizations before their tax-exempt status is automatically revoked (see S. 400), S833 [5FE]

——— provide tax relief for certain major disasters and make certain tax relief provisions permanent (see S. 1795), S6653 [15SE]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see S. 1907), S6186 [30JY]

——— strengthen the earned income tax credit and expand eligibility for childless individuals and youth formerly in foster care (see S. 2327), S8242 [1DE]

——— strengthen the earned income tax credit and make permanent certain tax provisions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (see S. 1012), S2272 [20AP]

Terrorism: defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and enhance homeland security programs to protect the U.S. (see S. 2377), S8546 [9DE]

Thompson, Fred: tribute (see S. Res. 309), S7815 [5NO]

Transportation: ensure each State receives a fair percentage of total Federal highway funding (see S. 2103), S7471 [22OC]

——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 946), S7471 [22OC]

Tritak, Kathleen Alvarez: tribute (see S. Res. 82), S984 [12FE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see S. 2079), S6938 [24SE]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see S. 1659), S4688 [7JY]

Water: reduce Federal, State, and local costs of providing high-quality drinking water to those residing in rural communities by facilitating greater use of cost-effective well water and alternative systems (see S. 1642), S4346 [22JN]

Water pollution: require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (see S. 785), S1629 [18MR]

Women: condemn violence that targets healthcare for women (see S. Res. 327), S8379 [3DE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 16), S2730 [7MY]

——— ensure access to the best-available health care and support the right to make their own reproductive health care decisions (see S. Res. 37), S421 [22JA]

——— ensure timely access to affordable birth control (see S. 1532), S3925 [9JN]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 165), S2568 [30AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see S. 1555), S6895 [22SE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. 2234), S8884 [18DE]

——— commemorate anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp, remember the victims, and honor the legacy of the survivors of the Holocaust (see S. Res. 35), S421 [22JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see S.J. Res. 20), S6073 [28JY]

American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see S. Res. 188), S3341 [31MY]

Armed Forces: sunset authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 526), S983 [12FE]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: observe anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable (see S. Res. 211), S4602 [24JN]

Bowie State University: anniversary (see S. Res. 24), S100 [8JA]

Carson, Rachel: tribute (see S. Res. 142), S2301 [21AP]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: reauthorize (see S. 519), S983 [12FE]

Dept. of Justice: make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2376), S8546 [9DE]

Dept. of State: report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (see S. 756), S1585 [17MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (see S. 610), S1201 [27FE]

——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see S. 1554), S4103 [11JN]

——— study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station in Baltimore, MD, as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 521), S983 [12FE]

Diseases: improve coverage of colorectal cancer screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance (see S. 1079), S2400 [23AP]

——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see S. 598), S1161 [26FE]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (see S. 741), S1528 [16MR]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 554), S1075 [24FE] (see S. 2035), S6651 [15SE]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see S. 284), S589 [28JA]

Interagency Hostage Recovery Coordinator: establish to coordinate efforts to secure release of U.S. persons who are hostages of hostile groups or state sponsors of terrorism (see S. 1652), S4544 [23JN]

International Decade for People of African Descent: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 5), S1075 [24FE]

Iran: provide for greater congressional oversight of Iran’s nuclear program (see S. 2119), S7102 [1OC]

IRS: provide taxpayer protection and assistance by establishing a statement of taxpayer rights and tax return preparation programs and improving IRS procedures (see S. 2333), S8191 [30NO]

Israel: promote trade and commercial enhancement with the U.S. and discourage other U.S. trading partners from engaging in economic discrimination against Israel (see S. 619), S1217 [2MR]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see S. 1982), S6380 [5AU]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial profiling by officers, promote accountability for law enforcement agencies, reenfranchise citizens, eliminate sentencing disparities, and promote re-entry and employment programs (see S. 1610), S4298 [18JN]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies (see S. 2168), S7272 [8OC]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see S. 1056), S2352 [22AP]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (see S. 665), S1303 [4MR]

Medicaid: extend and expand emergency psychiatric demonstration project (see S. 599), S1161 [26FE]

Medicare: permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see S. 2364), S8494 [8DE]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 539), S1074 [24FE]

——— require hospitals to provide certain notifications to individuals classified by such hospitals under observation status rather than admitted as inpatients of such hospitals (see S. 1349), S2933 [14MY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (see S. 1605), S4297 [18JN]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 245), S6381 [5AU]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 520), S983 [12FE]

Nepal: express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake (see S. Res. 163), S2568 [30AP]

——— support sustainable recovery and rebuilding following earthquakes (see S. 1882), S6136 [29JY]

OPM: provide complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage to all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see S. 1746), S4953 [9JY]

Roads and highways: require States to establish highway stormwater management programs (see S. 518), S983 [12FE]

Russia: call for release of Ukrainian fighter pilot, Nadiya V. Savchenko (see S. Res. 52), S590 [28JA]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (see S. 2308), S8159 [19NO]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1212), S2688 [6MY]

——— provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1002), S2245 [16AP]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see S. 375), S772 [4FE]

Towson University: anniversary (see S. Res. 338), S8883 [18DE]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see S. 772), S1628 [18MR]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (see S. 653), S1302 [4MR]

Weinstein, Warren: express condolences to family and commemorate life and work (see S. Res. 169), S2651 [5MY]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 15), S2730 [7MY]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 204), S4299 [18JN]

Letters

Keystone XL Pipeline permit: John Steele, Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, S529 [27JA]

Motions

Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 2), S2160 [14AP]

Social Security: extend State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), S2160 [14AP]

Remarks

Abe, Shinzo: welcome Japanese Prime Minister upon U.S. visit and speech before Congress, S2446 [28AP]

African Americans: anniversary of voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, AL, S1296–S1298 [4MR]

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month: observance, S4231 [17JN]

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S8869–S8871 [18DE]

——— making continuing, S6915 [24SE]

B. Green & Co., Inc.: anniversary, S4019• [10JN]

Baltimore, MD: condemn violence resulting from protest over death of Freddie Gray, S2450, S2459 [28AP]

——— Western High School class of 1965 reunion, S7543• [27OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S7372–S7374 [21OC]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2016–2025 (S. Con. Res. 11), S1851 [25MR], S1966, S1967, S2013 [26MR]

Bunge, Robert: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772• [4JN]

Bureau of Reclamation: authorize use of active capacity of Colorado River Storage Project Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming (S. 1305), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

——— require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (S. 593), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Burundi: encourage international involvement in achieving a political settlement to curb violence, appoint a U.S. Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes, and withhold military training or assistance until situation is stable, S4132 [15JN], S8202 [1DE]

Butts, Cassandra Q.: nomination to be Ambassador to the Bahamas, S8871 [18DE]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to the Bahamas, unanimous-consent request, S8338 [3DE]

Campbell, Gretchen K.: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772• [4JN]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network: reauthorize (S. 519), S995 [12FE]

Climate: global warming, S6098 [29JY]

——— impact of global warming on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S2350 [22AP]

——— impact of global warming on rising sea levels, S2349 [22AP]

——— impact of global warming on the economy, S6098 [29JY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (S. 1), S46 [7JA], S392, S398 [22JA], S452 [26JA], S529 [27JA], S567 [28JA], S624 [29JA]

CVS Health (company): tribute to commitment to reopen Baltimore, MD, store that burned during rioting and support for local community and displaced employees, S2703 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1735), S4128 [15JN], S4262 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 240), motion to proceed, S880 [10FE]

——— making appropriations (S. 272), S615 [29JA]

Dept. of State: disapprove upgrading of Malaysia from Tier 3 country in Trafficking in Persons Report, S6432• [6AU]

——— release of annual Trafficking in Persons Report, S6432• [6AU]

——— report on accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Syria (S. 756), S1656 [19MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (S. 610), S1202 [27FE]

——— conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (S. 610), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

——— limit designation of new federally protected land, S392 [22JA]

——— study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station in Baltimore, MD, as a unit of the National Park System (S. 521), S996 [12FE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station in Baltimore, MD, as a unit of the National Park System (S. 521), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

——— study suitability and feasibility of designating the James K. Polk Home in Columbia, TN, as a unit of the National Park System (S. 1483), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit use of private collection agencies to collect tax debt, S8358 [3DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2029), House amendment, S8869–S8871 [18DE]

Diseases: improve coverage of colorectal cancer screening tests under Medicare and private health insurance (S. 1079), S2403 [23AP]

——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (S. 598), S1166 [26FE]

Earth Day: observance, S2349 [22AP]

Education: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to promote financial literacy education, S1967 [26MR]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to promote the importance of civic and government education, S1967 [26MR]

Egan, Brian J.: nomination to be Dept. of State Legal Adviser, S7583 [28OC], S8871 [18DE]

——— nomination to be Dept. of State Legal Adviser, unanimous-consent request, S8337 [3DE]

Elections: prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections, S6432• [6AU]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize (S. 1177), conference report, S8510 [9DE]

EPA: award grants to water system owners or operators to increase resiliency or adaptability to any ongoing or forecasted changes to hydrologic conditions (S. 741), S1530 [16MR]

——— disapprove rule on carbon pollution emission guidelines for existing electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 24), S8009 [17NO]

——— disapprove rule on standards of performance for greenhouse gas emissions from new, modified, and reconstructed electric utility generating units (S.J. Res. 23), S8009 [17NO]

Estrada, John L.: nomination to be Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, S8871 [18DE]

Europe: express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (S. Res. 87), S8654 [15DE]

European Union: support proposed plan for increased resources for naval rescue operations in the Mediterranean and an action plan for migrants, S2395 [23AP]

Federal employees: impact of Government shutdown, S7373 [21OC]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (S. 2035), S6789 [17SE]

——— tribute, S1365 [10MR], S3771•–S3773• [4JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: anniversary, S7380 [21OC]

FERC: extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam (S. 1104), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

——— reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Clark Canyon Dam (S. 1103), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Firearms: gun control, S4626 [25JN]

Flags: oppose display of Confederate flag, S4626 [25JN]

Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements, S3108 [20MY]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks, S8009 [17NO]

Frederick County, MD: anniversary of repudiation of British Stamp Act, S7096• [1OC]

Gerber, Michael: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772• [4JN]

Heins, Samuel D.: nomination to be Ambassador to Norway, S8871 [18DE]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to Norway, unanimous-consent request, S8337 [3DE]

Immigration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform, S615 [29JA], S880 [10FE]

Insurance: extend special rule for seniors relative to the income level for deduction of medical care expenses, S8352 [3DE]

International Migratory Bird Day: observance, S2756• [11MY]

Iran: call for release of detained U.S. citizens (S. Con. Res. 16), S2749 [11MY]

——— condition any agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state, S2504 [29AP], S2724 [7MY]

——— condition relief from sanctions pursuant to any nuclear program agreement on Iran’s affirming Israel’s right to exist as Jewish state and release of U.S. citizens unjustly detained, S6776, S6779 [17SE]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S6445 [8SE], S6501, S6502 [9SE], S6580, S6586 [10SE], S6776, S6779 [17SE]

——— ensure any agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program is deemed a treaty and is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, S2467 [28AP], S2547 [30AP]

——— provide congressional review and oversight of any agreements with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2382, S2386 [23AP], S2427 [27AP], S2444, S2450, S2455, S2459, S2467 [28AP], S2496, S2501, S2504, S2512 [29AP], S2545, S2547, S2549 [30AP], S2669, S2670, S2675 [6MY], S2724 [7MY], S6446 [8SE], S6502 [9SE]

——— require affirmative congressional approval of any Iranian nuclear deal before sanctions relief can occur, S2675 [6MY]

——— require any agreements with Iran relative to its nuclear program include all provisions outlined by the Executive Office of the President, S2504 [29AP]

——— require any final nuclear agreement with Iran includes the official Persian text of such agreement, related materials, and annexes, S2444 [28AP], S2504 [29AP]

——— require the President to certify that Iran has not directly supported or carried out any act of terrorism against the U.S. or a U.S. person anywhere in the world relative to a nuclear agreement with Iran, S2512 [29AP]

——— require the President to report on Iran’s compliance with any nuclear program agreements and set up expedited processes for Congress to reinstate sanctions for violations or implement further responses, S2455 [28AP], S2496 [29AP]

——— suspend authority of the President to grant relief from sanctions pursuant to agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S6776, S6779 [17SE]

Iraq: provide military support to the Kurdish Peshmerga in their fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S4128 [15JN]

IRS: provide for a right to administrative appeal relative to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations (H.R. 1314), S3108 [20MY]

Japan: U.S. policy, S2446 [28AP]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (S. 1982), S6390 [5AU], S7908 [10NO]

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve: designate wilderness as Jay S. Hammond Wilderness Area (S. 873), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate racial profiling by officers, promote accountability for law enforcement agencies, reenfranchise citizens, eliminate sentencing disparities, and promote re-entry and employment programs (S. 1610), S4593 [24JN], S4626–S4628 [25JN], S6432• [6AU], S8655 [15DE]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies (S. 2168), S8655 [15DE]

——— prohibit racial profiling, S1297 [4MR]

——— prohibit racial profiling (S. 1056), S2662 [6MY], S4593 [24JN], S8655 [15DE]

Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (S. 665), S1307 [4MR]

Lillehoj, Hyun: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3773• [4JN]

McGuire, Matthew T.: nomination to be International Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Executive Director, S4127 [15JN]

McKean, David: nomination to be Ambassador to the Bahamas, S8871 [18DE]

Medicaid: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to improve oral health care for pregnant women and children, S1967 [26MR]

——— extend and expand emergency psychiatric demonstration project (S. 599), S1168 [26FE]

Medicare: permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (S. 2364), S8496 [8DE]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (S. 539), S1076 [24FE]

——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 2), S2154, S2160 [14AP]

——— repeal the therapy cap and provide for medical review of outpatient therapy services, S2154, S2160 [14AP]

——— require hospitals to provide certain notifications to individuals classified by such hospitals under observation status rather than admitted as inpatients of such hospitals (H.R. 876), S5920 [27JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: anniversary, S6108 [29JY]

Mental Health Month: observance, S3233 [21MY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: authorize concurrent compacts for purposes of regional economic integration and cross-border collaborations (S. 1605), S4836 [8JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, S2395 [23AP]

National Children’s Dental Health Month: observance, S905 [10FE]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S2033 [26MR]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S6403 [5AU]

National Minority Health Month: observance, S2395 [23AP]

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 (S. 145), unanimous-consent request, S8843, S8844 [18DE]

Native Americans: prohibit Keystone XL Pipeline construction from impacting any trust obligation or treaty requirement, S529 [27JA], S624 [29JA]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize, S2756• [11MY]

——— reauthorize (S. 520), S995 [12FE]

NIH: impact of budget sequestration on research, S1365 [10MR]

——— tribute to employees, S1365 [10MR]

North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (S. 403), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: appointment as Special Representative on Anti-Semitism, Racism, and Intolerance, S4593 [24JN], S8654 [15DE]

Paese, Mark: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772• [4JN]

Patent and Trademark Office: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to enhancing and improving operations in order to reduce patent application backlog, S1966 [26MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.J. Res. 61), S6445 [8SE], S6501, S6502 [9SE], S6580, S6586 [10SE], S6776, S6779 [17SE], S6915 [24SE]

——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), S6108 [29JY]

——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), conference report, S8357 [3DE]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S2382, S2386 [23AP], S2427 [27AP], S2444, S2450, S2455, S2459, S2467 [28AP], S2496, S2501, S2504, S2512 [29AP], S2545, S2547, S2549 [30AP], S2675 [6MY], S2724 [7MY], S6446 [8SE], S6502 [9SE]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), unanimous-consent request, S2669, S2670, S2675 [6MY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to repeal (H.R. 3762), S8352 [3DE]

Pipelines: provide communities that rely on drinking water from a source that may be affected by a tar sands spill with analysis of potential risks to public health and the environment from a leak or rupture of the pipeline, S398 [22JA], S452 [26JA], S567 [28JA]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, S6915 [24SE]

Poverty: improve circumstances to create opportunities for those living in abject poverty and implement criminal justice reforms, S2662 [6MY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of diplomatic nominees, S7583 [28OC], S8871 [18DE]

Public debt: ceiling, S7372–S7374 [21OC]

Raji, Azita: nomination to be Ambassador to Sweden, S8871 [18DE]

——— nomination to be Ambassador to Sweden, unanimous-consent request, S8337, S8338 [3DE]

Refugees: provide assistance to increasing number seeking asylum from violence in Syria and Iraq, S8009 [17NO]

Rio Grand del Norte National Monument: designate Cerro del Yuta and Rio San Antonio Wilderness Areas (S. 1240), unanimous-consent request, S8843 [18DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S4079–S4081 [11JN], S6108 [29JY], S8357 [3DE]

——— require States to establish highway stormwater management programs (S. 518), S992–S994 [12FE]

Robinson, David M.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, S7583 [28OC], S8871 [18DE]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Conflict and Stabilization Operations and Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization, unanimous-consent request, S8337 [3DE]

Ross, Ronald: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772• [4JN]

Samuel Shapiro & Co., Inc.: anniversary, S5513• [23JY]

SBA: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to increase the guarantee threshold for the surety bonds guarantee program, S1967 [26MR]

——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to raise the limit a ‘‘family of funds’’ can borrow with a Small Business Investment Company Program guarantee, S1967 [26MR]

——— increase limitations on leverage for multiple licenses under common control (S. 552), S1078 [24FE]

Science: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relative to investing in science, technology, and basic research, S1966 [26MR]

Shannon, Thomas A., Jr.: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs, S8871 [18DE]

——— nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs, unanimous-consent request, S8336 [3DE]

Silver Spring, MD: anniversary of Kemp Mill Synagogue, S1491• [12MR]

Smith, Gayle E.: nomination to be AID Administrator, S8194 [30NO]

Smith, Gentry O.: nomination to be Dept. of State Office of Foreign Missions Director, S4127 [15JN]

Social Security: extend State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2), S2154 [14AP]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S906 [10FE]

South Sudan: call for an end to politically-motivated violence and condemn ethnic cleansing, S4946 [9JY]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (S. 659), S2756• [11MY]

Sri Lanka: support accountability and reconciliation process to address war crimes allegations, S7120 [5OC]

Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, S6431• [6AU]

Taxation: clarify tax treatment of church pension plans (S. 2308), S8302 [2DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S8869–S8871 [18DE]

——— extend special rule for senior citizens relative to income level for deduction of medical care expenses, S8352 [3DE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (S. 375), S775 [4FE], S826, S827 [5FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S6600 [10SE]

Towson University: anniversary (S. Res. 338), S8869 [18DE]

Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: ratification, S3108 [20MY]

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, S1041–S1043 [24FE]

U.N.: adoption of Agenda for Sustainable Development, S7093 [1OC]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: ratification, S7039 [30SE]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: support, S8266–S8268 [2DE], S8576 [10DE]

Ukraine: support democracy and anti-corruption efforts, S8521 [9DE]

Veterans Day: observance, S7908 [10NO]

Voting: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund for a voter reenfranchisement inititative, S1967, S2013 [26MR]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (S. 1659), S6431• [6AU]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (S. 772), S2662 [6MY], S6431• [6AU]

Voting Rights Act: anniversary, S6431• [6AU]

Water: disapprove rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and EPA relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (S.J. Res. 22), S7741, S7742 [4NO]

——— prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, S7380 [21OC]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), S7741, S7742 [4NO]

——— revise definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ relative to application of environmental protection regulations (S. 1140), motion to proceed, S7685, S7695, S7696 [3NO]

Water Resources Research Act: reauthorize grants for and require applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes (S. 653), S1305 [4MR]

World AIDS Day: observance, S8238 [1DE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance, S2561 [30AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (S. Res. 204), S4303 [18JN]

World War II: commemorate anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp, remember the victims, and honor the legacy of the survivors of the Holocaust (S. Res. 35), S615 [29JA]

Zwicker, Gregory: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, S3772• [4JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S3109 [20MY], S8869 [18DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Keystone XL Pipeline permit: Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, S530 [27JA]

Texts of

S. 375, Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce (Small BREW) Act, S776 [4FE]

S. 518, Highway Runoff Management Act, S994 [12FE]

S. 519, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network reauthorization, S995 [12FE]

S. 520, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S995 [12FE]

S. 521, President Street Station Study Act, S996 [12FE]

S. 598, Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act, S1166–S1168 [26FE]

S. 599, Improving Access to Emergency Psychiatric Care Act, S1169 [26FE]

S. 653, Water Resources Research Act grants reauthorization and applied water supply research regarding water resources research and technology institutes, S1305 [4MR]

S. 741, Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act, S1530 [16MR]

S. 1079, Supporting Colorectal Examination and Education Now (SCREEN) Act, S2403–S2405 [23AP]

S. 2364, Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act, S8496 [8DE]

Tributes

Bieler, Yaakov (Jack), S1491• [12MR]

Colbert, William A., Jr., S2683 [6MY]

Corker, Senator, S2382 [23AP]

Daniels, Rod, S3179• [20MY]

Datar, Anita Ashok, S8303 [2DE]

Gebbie, Katharine Blodgett, S8303 [2DE]

Hatch, Senator, S8869 [18DE]

Kirwan, William E. (Brit), S4595• [24JN]

Lane, Aiko, S8878 [18DE]

Leski, Elizabeth, S2677 [6MY]

Newman, Esther B., S3179• [20MY]

Oliver, Sylvia, S7096 [1OC]

Paniati, Jeffrey F., S7095 [1OC]

Perlman, Ivan E., S2105• [13AP]

Richel, Carol, S2677 [6MY]

Thomas, Walter S., Sr., S2166• [14AP]

Wagner, Sally, S2521• [29AP]

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