FLORIDA
Bills and resolutions
Coast Guard: strengthen authority to prevent and respond to the threat of damage from pollution of the sea by crude oil from oil drilling in foreign countries (see S. 1999), S6381 [5AU]
Coastal zones: correct boundaries of John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Unit P16 (see H.R. 890), H981 [11FE]
——— extend the seaward boundaries of certain States (see S. 55), S57 [7JA]
Corps of Engineers: authorize Central Everglades Planning Project (see S. 120), S99 [8JA] (see H.R. 230), H155 [8JA]
——— deauthorize Ten Mile Creek Water Preserve Area Critical Restoration Project (see S. 124), S100 [8JA] (see H.R. 231), H155 [8JA]
Courts: provide for conversion of temporary judgeships to permanent judgeships (see S. 2314), S8160 [19NO]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide relief for agricultural producers adversely impacted by the Oriental fruit fly (see H.R. 4226), H9270 [10DE]
Dept. of the Interior: establish a moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities off the coast of Florida (see S. 1171), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2276, 2279), H2877 [12MY]
——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of Florida (see H.R. 1895), H2318 [20AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: convey to the Florida Dept. of Veterans Affairs the property known as ‘‘The Community Living Center’’ at the Lake Baldwin Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Orlando, FL (see H.R. 4056), H8359 [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 (see S. 770), S1628 [18MR] (see H.R. 1452), H1769 [18MR]
Fish and fishing: authorize grants for data collection for use in stock assessments of red snapper and other reef fish species in the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 3521), H6074 [16SE]
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission: extend authorization (see H.R. 3004), H5029 [9JY]
Jones-Ayers, Georgia: tribute (see S. Res. 85), S1118 [25FE]
Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 96), H856 [5FE]
NOAA: promote sustainable conservation and management for the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic fisheries and the communities that rely on them (see S. 1403), S3183 [20MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 2630), H3877 [3JN]
Inscriptions
Association of Former Members of Congress Lifetime Achievement Award plaque presented to Louis Frey, Jr., H4444 [17JN]
Lists
Victims of Fort Pierce, FL, Independent Haitian Assembly of God bus accident, H2131 [13AP]
Press releases
Planned Parenthood Inspections Find Deficiencies at Clinics: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (final version), H6157 [18SE]
——— Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (original version), H6156 [18SE]
Proclamations
World Stroke Day: Representative Nugent, E1609 [5NO]
Remarks in House
Armed Forces: moment of silence in honor of members killed in helicopter accident off the coast of Florida, H1693 [17MR]
——— tribute to high school seniors in the 20th Congressional District enlisting, E535 [21AP]
——— tribute to high school seniors in the 22d Congressional District enlisting, E665 [8MY]
——— tribute to members killed in helicopter accident off the coast of Florida, E507 [15AP]
Arthrex, Inc.: inclusion in Fortune (publication) ‘‘Best Companies To Work For’’ list, E607 [29AP]
Beaudoin, Catherine: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E256 [26FE]
Benton, Judy: Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Mrs. Grace Glenwood Higginson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E520 [16AP]
Brevard County, FL: anniversary of Brevard Small Business Assistance Council, E1078 [16JY]
Broward County, FL: anniversary, E1409 [1OC]
——— anniversary of Broward County Public Schools, E1430 [6OC]
Burch, Karen: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E283 [2MR]
Cape Canaveral, FL: negotiation of lease agreement between Canaveral Port Authority and the Air Force, H3203 [14MY]
Clearwater, FL: anniversary, H4018 [10JN]
Coral Springs, FL: tribute to Vietnam Memorial Wall opening ceremony, E1484 [20OC]
Corps of Engineers: anniversary of Mobile, AL, District, E738 [18MY]
——— Everglades restoration project funding, H2634 [29AP]
Dade City, FL: Pearl in the Grove (restaurant) recipient of Florida Trend (publication) Golden Spoon Award, H9034 [8DE]
Davis, Alivia: Fourth Congressional District of Florida Arts Competition winner, E755 [20MY]
Davis, Jerry: University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Northwest Florida Agricultural Innovator of the Year award recipient, E1561 [29OC]
DeFuniak Springs, FL: anniversary of DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club, E1239 [9SE]
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Kendall and Coral Gables: tribute, H7398 [3NO]
Dept. of the Interior: establish a moratorium on oil and gas-related seismic activities off the coast of Florida, H4841, H4842 [7JY]
——— National Park System Everglades Restoration funding, H4736, H4737 [25JN]
Feeding South Florida (organization): tribute, H6315 [29SE]
5,000 Role Models of Excellence (organization): tribute, H6088 [17SE]
Florida International University: anniversary, H1897 [24MR]
——— dedication of Toti Mendez Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Suite, H7168 [23OC]
——— tribute to partnership with Florida Power and Light Co., to provide cleaner energy, H4237 [11JN]
Florida Inventors Hall of Fame: tribute to inductees, E1333 [22SE]
Fort Lauderdale, FL: anniversary of Fort Lauderdale High School, E800 [1JN]
Fort Pierce, FL: offer condolences to families of victims of bus accident involving Independent Haitian Assemby of God members, H2131 [13AP]
Frazier, Debbie: Michael Brown Memorial Faces of the Community Award recipient, E987 [25JN]
Frey, Louis, Jr.: appreciation for tributes, H4444 [17JN]
——— Association of Former Members of Congress Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H4438, H4444 [17JN]
Friedkin, Shawn: Reeve Foundation Arnold H. Snider Visionary Leadership Award recipient, E1676 [30NO]
Gay, Verna: Pinecrest, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the Third Quarter of 2015 award recipient, H8436 [30NO]
Gerson, Anita: ElderSource (organization) Delores Barr Weaver Elder Advocate Award recipient, E853 [9JN]
Handicapped, Inc.: tribute to Habilitation Center for the Handicapped, E1410 [1OC]
Hendricks family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1562 [29OC]
Homosexuality: tribute to LGBT marriage equality, E35 [8JA]
Honor Flight South Florida (organization): tribute, H3764 [3JN]
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL: anniversary, E639 [1MY]
Hunger Action Month: observance, E1395 [30SE]
Hurricanes: recognize anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, commend efforts of National Hurricane Center, and encourage citizens to establish hurricane preparedness plan, H5604 [29JY]
Jewish Community Services of South Florida: tribute to Milk and Honey food distribution and hurricane preparedness kit assembly for senior citizens event, H5573 [28JY]
Keiser, Evelyn Cahn: Florida Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, E456 [13AP]
Keiser University: opening of West Palm Beach, FL, campus, E1311 [17SE]
Key West, FL: tribute to law enforcement officials for foiling terrorist plot, H5604 [29JY]
——— tribute to Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, H8866 [2DE]
Lake Alfred, FL: anniversary, E353 [18MR]
Law Enforcement: tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E454 [13AP]
Manatee County, FL: anniversary of Manatee County Fair, E1695 [2DE]
Miami, FL: tribute to Cristina M. Gomez Traumatic Brain Injury Foundation 5K Run/Walk, H7199 [27OC]
Miami Beach, FL: anniversary, H2037 [26MR], E433 [26MR]
Miami-Dade County, FL: tribute to efforts of Miami-Dade County Public Schools to reform school discipline, H5472 [27JY]
——— tribute to Tomorrow’s South Dade Program, H2784 [1MY]
Milton, FL: anniversary of Milton High School, E1527 [23OC]
Nassau County, FL: tribute to 4th Congressional District veterans, E1573 [2NO]
New Port Richey, FL: Dulcet Restaurant and Lounge recipient of Florida Trend (publication) Golden Spoon Award, H9034 [8DE]
9th Congressional District: tribute to service academy nominees, E896 [15JN]
NOAA: prohibit funding to enforce certain regulations restricting recreational red snapper fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, H3584 [1JN], H3684, H3755 [2JN]
Northwest Florida Military Officers Association: anniversary, E680 [12MY]
Ocampo, Jessica: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E917 [17JN]
Okaloosa County, FL: anniversary, E1300 [16SE]
Outer Continental Shelf: extend the moratorium on oil and gas leasing and related activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 2630), H3882 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding to research, investigate, or study offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Planning Area, H4825, H4826 [7JY]
Palm Beach County, FL: anniversary of Lake Worth Drainage District, E856 [9JN]
——— opening of Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2, E962 [24JN]
——— tribute to high school students enlisting in the Armed Forces, E589 [28AP]
Pensacola, FL: anniversary of Sacred Heart Hospital, E1248 [10SE]
Pine Castle, FL: anniversary, E47 [12JA]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: investigation in Florida of possible involvement in the practice of harvesting of fetal organs after abortions for medical research, H6156, H6157 [18SE]
Puig, Claudia: Florida Association of Broadcasters Bill Brooks Award recipient, H4168 [11JN]
Riverview, FL: opening of St. Joseph’s Hospital-South, E143 [2FE]
Riviera Beach, FL: anniversary of Port of Palm Beach, E832 [3JN]
Rolin family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1317 [18SE]
Rotary International: anniversary, E87 [21JA]
Saintil, Sabrina: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E913 [17JN]
16th Congressional District: tribute to Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E327 [16MR]
16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue EMS Awards: tribute to recipients, E1305 [17SE], E1391 [30SE], E1446 [7OC]
St. Petersburg, FL: anniversary of Mahaffey Theater, H2964 [14MY]
Story, Vic, Jr.: Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Florida Farmer of the Year award recipient, H3906 [4JN], E1158 [29JY]
Tallahassee, FL: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, H9092 [9DE]
——— tribute to Florida Korean War Memorial ‘‘Operation Thank You’’, E713 [14MY]
Tampa, FL: anniversary of Beulah Baptist Institutional Church, E1226 [8SE]
Tampa Bay Estuary Program: tribute, H3882 [4JN]
University of South Florida St. Petersburg: anniversary, H5863 [9SE]
Verde, Shirley: Pinecrest, FL, Police Dept., Officer of the First Quarter of 2015 award recipient, H2783 [1MY]
Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H2202 [14AP]
West Palm Beach, FL: anniversary of Trinity United Methodist Church, E591 [28AP]
Winter Garden, FL: tribute to YMCA Central Florida Roper Family Center partnerships with local health organizations to make health education more accessible, E1440 [7OC]
Winter Haven, FL: anniversary of Kiwanis Club of Winter Haven, E141 [2FE]
Remarks in Senate
Climate: express that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges, S7888–S7890 [10NO]
——— global warming, S5196 [21JY], S6093–S6098 [29JY], S7021 [30SE]
——— impact of climate change on Florida, S5196 [21JY], S7021 [30SE]
——— impact of global warming on rising sea levels, S4237 [17JN]
Coast Guard: strengthen authority to prevent and respond to the threat of damage from pollution of the sea by crude oil from oil drilling in foreign countries (S. 1999), S6391 [5AU]
Dept. of the Interior: finalize oil and gas leasing program and provide revenue sharing for States included in the Mid-Atlantic and the South Atlantic Planning Area, S377 [22JA], S522, S525 [27JA]
Flores, Mary Barzee: nomination to be district judge, S7975 [17NO]
Gulf of Mexico: anniversary of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S2262 [20AP]
Jones-Ayers, Georgia: tribute (S. Res. 85), S1509 [12MR]
Rivers: Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) and Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa (ACT) river systems water use conflict resolution, S7234 [8OC]
Reports
Link Between Economic Competitiveness & Workplace Equal Opportunity in Florida: Equality Florida (organization) (excerpt), E483 [14AP]
Reports filed
Convey Escambia County, FL, Property Formerly Part of Santa Rosa National Monument and Conveyed to Escambia County Subject to Restrictions on Use and Reconveyance: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1452) (H. Rept. 114–374), H9079 [8DE]
Texts of
S. Res. 85, tribute to Georgia Jones-Ayers, S1122 [25FE]
Tributes
Diaz-Balart, Representative, H2631 [29AP]
Nelson, Senator, S1071 [24FE]