DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4420, S4447, S4448 [26JN], S4641, S4670, S4685 [27JN], S4715, S4770 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3243 [6JN], S3328, S3370, S3375 [7JN], S3638, S3720, S3722 [11JN], S3763, S3768, S3770, S3851 [12JN], S3907, S3914 [13JN], S3957 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5730 [20AU], S5767, S5787 [21AU], S5851, S5853, S5854 [22AU], S5901, S5904, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of HHS: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (H.R. 1222), S7520, S7525 [12DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5240, S5274, S5307 [24JY], S5382, S5388, S5389, S5390 [25JY], S5425 [26JY], S5456 [30JY], S5501, S5519 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1387 [6MR], S1468, S1475, S1484, S1493, S1494 [7MR], S1585, S1590, S1594, S1614 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4051, S4053 [19JN], S4265, S4283 [20JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7791 [18DE]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

Conferee: H.R. 6157, Depts. of Defense, Labor, HHS, and Education and related agencies and continuing appropriations, S6101 [6SE]

Articles and editorials

America Before Earth Day—Smog and Disasters Spurred the Laws Trump Wants To Undo, Livia Albeck-Ripka and Kendra Pierre-Louis, New York (NY) Times, S2430 [25AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African-American Music Appreciation Month: observance (see S. Res. 559), S4734 [28JN]

AID: establish Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East (see S. 3549), S7587 [13DE]

——— improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S6145 [12SE]

——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1949 [22MR]

Akaka, Daniel K.: tribute (see S. Res. 455), S2040 [10AP]

American Eagle Day: designate (see S. Res. 553), S4281 [20JN]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S7275 [4DE]

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1317 [1MR]

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1792 [19MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 413), S1165 [15FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (see S. Res. 460), S2120 [12AP]

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S2440 [25AP]

Bureau of the Census: improve Federal data collection by requiring collection of information on sexual orientation and gender identity in decennial census and American Community Survey (see S. 3314), S5518 [31JY]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S3602 [11JN]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

Bush, Barbara Pierce: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S2440 [25AP]

Bush, George: tribute (see S. Res. 715), S7319 [5DE]

Cambodia: support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 2412), S840 [8FE]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 416), S1243 [27FE]

Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 3540), S6438 [2OC]

Chavez, Cesar E.: tribute (see S. Res. 441), S1948 [22MR]

Children and youth: condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize harmful impacts of violence against children, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see S. Res. 606), S6191 [17SE]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 3622), S7927 [19DE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see S. Res. 497), S2485 [26AP]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Coast Guard: prescribe requirements to improve safety of amphibious passenger vessels by providing reserve buoyancy to ensure such vessels stay afloat in the event of flooding (see S. 3301), S5585 [1AU]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for an occupation in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 3371), S5931 [23AU]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see S. 2591), S1947 [22MR]

——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see S. 635), S6143 [12SE]

Creating American Investment, Redevelopment, and Opportunity Task Force: establish (see S. 2363), S581 [30JA]

Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see S. 3351), S5692 [16AU]

——— improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

——— prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see S. 1143), S6143 [12SE]

Crime: make certain changes to reporting requirements of certain service providers relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see S. 3170), S6190 [17SE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S4734 [28JN]

DEA: report certain information on distribution of opioids to assist in identifying suspicious orders and hold manufacturers and distributors accountable who fail to report and stop suspicious orders (see S. 2838), S2678 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: encourage and promote urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices (see S. 3005), S3034 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: add disclosure requirements to the institution of higher education financial aid offer form and make such form mandatory (see S. 888), S4410 [26JN]

——— address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1875 [21MR]

——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college, provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants, and restore assistance eligibility for drug-related offenses (see S. 2598), S2322 [19AP]

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6142 [12SE]

——— permanently reauthorize mandatory funding programs for historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions (see S. 3467), S6223 [18SE]

——— 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. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see S. 2423), S907 [13FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S2261 [18AP]

——— restrict institutions of higher education from using Federal educational assistance funds for advertising, marketing, or recruiting purposes (see S. 3762), S7656 [17DE]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 1121), S4875 [10JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish advanced nuclear energy goals and provide versatile, reactor-based fast neutron source and high-assay, low-enriched uranium for research, development, and demonstration of advanced reactor concepts (see S. 3422), S6059 [6SE]

Dept. of HHS: allow expedited approval of generic prescription drugs and temporary importation of prescription drugs during noncompetitive drug markets and drug shortages (see S. 183), S1338 [5MR]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S2992 [5JN]

——— ensure medications are affordable through increasing transparency, spurring innovation, and protecting competition (see S. 3411), S6038 [5SE]

——— 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. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— require breast density reporting to physicians and patients by facilities that perform mammograms (see S. 2006), S6143 [12SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see S. 3225), S5003 [17JY]

——— establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S5719 [20AU]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S6143 [12SE]

——— improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 3492), S6304 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2554 [8MY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7051 [15NO] (see S. 3747), S7509 [12DE]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6818 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program, improve recruitment of health care providers, and improve construction (see S. 2906), S2835 [22MY]

——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 336), S2552 [8MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3760 [12JN]

Drugs: prevent substance abuse and reduce demand for illicit narcotics (see S. 2789), S2926 [24MY]

El Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 496), S2485 [26AP]

Elections: prohibit establishment of a corporation to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see S. 2939), S2877 [23MY]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— prohibit sewage dumping into the Great Lakes (see S. 3630), S7050 [15NO]

——— require notice of chemical-related public health risks, publish list of sites requiring additional review when an exposure risk is determined, and reform chemical review process (see S. 3691), S7241 [29NO]

——— support vehicle emissions standards and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage and recognize rights of States to set stronger standards under the Clean Air Act (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5583 [1AU]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see S.J. Res. 52), S1243 [27FE]

——— expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S5584 [1AU]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S4513 [27JN]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see S. 1989), S2013 [9AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit request for criminal history information from employment applicants until conditional offer stage and report on employment statistics of formerly incarcerated individuals (see S. 842), S582 [30JA]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 424), S7275 [4DE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see S. 3151), S4512 [27JN]

FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 678), S6816 [11OC]

Financial institutions: require appropriate Federal banking agencies to increase risk-sensitivity of capital treatment of certain centrally cleared options (see S. 3283), S5933 [23AU]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 490), S2485 [26AP]

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. 1212), S4735 [28JN]

——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers (see S. 3211), S4951 [12JY]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5585 [1AU]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see S. 3333), S5582 [1AU]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see S. 2918), S2835 [22MY]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2518 [7MY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S614 [5FE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S1948 [22MR]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see S. 1112), S2969 [4JN]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see S. Res. 428), S1578 [8MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 655), S6342 [26SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S7319 [5DE]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S2041 [10AP]

Hurricanes: pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 445), S1948 [22MR]

——— recognize anniversary, honor victims, first responders, and citizens, and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see S. Res. 641), S6224 [18SE] (see S. Res. 651), S6304 [25SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see S. 2937), S2877 [23MY]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2774 [17MY]

Insurance: cap prescription drug cost-sharing (see S. 3194), S4916 [11JY]

——— disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see S.J. Res. 63), S6060 [6SE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 426), S1632 [12MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S139 [10JA]

——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6342 [26SE]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6542 [4OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Kenya: condemn extrajudicial killings and violence by security forces, secure human rights and freedoms of the press and assembly, reform electoral process, respect judicial independence, and support democracy (see S. Res. 616), S5932 [23AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: impose sanctions (see S. 1591), S188 [16JA]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

Laxalt, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 609), S5692 [16AU]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 563), S4734 [28JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 2275), S23 [3JA]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5456 [30JY]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S2595 [9MY]

McCain, John: tribute (see S. Res. 619), S5954 [27AU]

Medicaid: provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between ages of 21 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities (see S. 3462), S6223 [18SE]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S7587 [13DE]

Medicare: establish part E public health plans available to everyone (see S. 2708), S2322 [19AP]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see S. 497), S7989 [20DE]

Melcher, John: tribute (see S. Res. 474), S2262 [18AP]

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 670), S6732 [9OC]

Miller, Zell: tribute (see S. Res. 454), S2040 [10AP]

Missing Children’s Assistance Act: amend and improve (see S. 3354), S6191 [17SE]

Motor vehicles: encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S. through rebates and eliminate tax incentives for automakers to move production to foreign countries (see S. 3324), S7319 [5DE]

NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see S. 3321), S5582 [1AU]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see S. Res. 657), S6356 [27SE]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5694 [16AU]

National Girls & Women in Sports Day: observance (see S. Res. 398), S704 [7FE]

National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 639), S6224 [18SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see S. 3064), S3906 [13JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 512), S2725 [16MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Senior Corps Week: designate (see S. Res. 483), S2440 [25AP]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 415), S1243 [27FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

National Trauma Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2596 [9MY]

National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 346), S2596 [9MY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 448), S1948 [22MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support investigation into killing of protestors, call for negotiations to end political crisis, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see S. Res. 556), S4369 [25JN]

——— report on, and impose sanctions against, those responsible for human rights violations and corruption and call for negotiations to end political crisis (see S. 3233), S5066 [18JY]

Oil Pollution Act: require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3757), S7586 [13DE]

Orlando, FL: commemorate anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and survivors, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see S. Res. 545), S3760 [12JN]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 539), S5066 [18JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 421), S1316 [1MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

——— require donor disclosure for certain organizations accepting donations from foreign nationals (see S. 2966), S2924 [24MY]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6631 [5OC]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see S. 372), S3035 [6JN]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see S. 2354), S581 [30JA]

Public works: ensure that certain materials used in carrying out Federal infrastructure aid programs are made in the U.S. (see S. 2865), S2724 [16MY]

Read Across America Day: observance (see S. Res. 422), S1316 [1MR]

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

Russia: call for U.S. refusal to make available any current or former diplomat, Federal employee, political appointee, law enforcement official, or Armed Forces member for questioning by Russia (see S. Res. 584), S5108 [19JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (see S. Res. 571), S4875 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S969 [14FE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S4735 [28JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: call for release of detained peaceful human rights activists and request a Dept. of State report on observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom (see S. Res. 613), S5831 [22AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S1875 [21MR]

SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see S. Res. 581), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (see S. Res. 463), S2219 [17AP]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2969 [4JN]

——— require applicable manufacturers to include information on payments made to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advance practice nurses in certain transparency reports (see S. 308), S3952 [14JN]

Surplus Government property: provide access to and manage distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see S. 2679), S2141 [16AP]

Taxation: increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on a monthly basis (see S. 2018), S7386 [10DE]

——— require responsible parties to pay full cost of oil spills (see S. 3756), S7586 [13DE]

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S500 [24JA] (see S. 2823), S2623 [10MY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S3953 [14JN]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S1735 [14MR]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, urge release of political prisoners, and support OAS review of, and response to, human rights abuses (see S. Res. 363), S139 [10JA]

——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status and strengthen internal migration systems in surrounding countries (see S. 3759), S7586 [13DE]

——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 3486), S6277 [24SE]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

——— modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see S. 1437), S5832 [22AU]

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. 1101), S7509 [12DE]

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

World Malaria Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S2485 [26AP]

World Refugee Day: observance (see S. Res. 552), S4281 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

Bankruptcy: improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies (see S. 2518), S1452 [7MR]

Bureau of Prisons: reform use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing (see S. 2724), S2321 [19AP]

Chicago, IL: express condolences to friends and family of victims of shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, honor lives and memory of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 720), S7431 [11DE]

Colleges and universities: require private educational lenders to obtain certain certifications from institutions of higher education (see S. 3205), S4950 [12JY]

DEA: enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse (see S. 2535), S1629 [12MR]

Dept. of Education: promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see S. 3686), S7241 [29NO]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see S. 2830), S2623 [10MY]

Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3784), S7925 [19DE]

Drugs: improve oversight of new opioids and education of prescribers, limit availability of addictive painkillers, strengthen prescription drug monitoring, and establish drug disposal programs (see S. 2729), S2342 [23AP]

Energy Reorganization Act: clarify whistleblower rights and protections for Dept. of Energy and NRC employees (see S. 2968), S2924 [24MY]

EPA: revise ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities (see S. 3671), S7190 [28NO]

FDA: impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S5582 [1AU]

FEMA: carry out a pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 2701), S2261 [18AP]

Forests: provide assistance to Haiti and Armenia to reverse effects of deforestation (see S. 3272), S5360 [25JY]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (see S. Res. 683), S6816 [11OC]

Immigration: designate foreign persons who improperly interfere in U.S. elections as inadmissible aliens (see S. 2785), S2485 [26AP]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (see S. 3263), S5360 [25JY]

Medicaid: reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see S. 3776), S7790 [18DE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see S. Res. 524), S2924 [24MY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

Privacy: give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (see S. Res. 414), S1243 [27FE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Court decisions

Ms. L. et al. v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (‘‘ICE’’) et al., preliminary injunction blocking family separation and ordering the Federal Government to implement family reunification procedures, S4462 [27JN]

Letters

Nomination of Brian A. Benczkowski to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: several Senators, S4856 [10JY]

Lists

Organizations supporting S. 756, First Step Act, S7756 [18DE]

Privilege of the floor

Rossi, Rachel, S7805 [18DE]

Teji, Manpreet, S6701 [5OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY], S5327 [25JY], S5406 [26JY]

Amtrak: require Inspector General to update audit report concerning on-time performance, S5241 [24JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, S6751 [10OC]

——— making consolidated appropriations, S1889, S1915 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S4 [3JA], S259 [17JA], S308 [18JA], S316 [19JA], S362 [20JA], S399 [21JA], S432 [22JA], S804 [8FE], S6206 [18SE]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S400 [21JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S1666 [13MR], S7459 [12DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1811 [20MR], S7158 [28NO]

Bankruptcy: prohibit funding for Federal loan guaranty agencies to contest and litigate certain undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5327 [25JY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: confirmation as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4975 [17JY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4854–S4856 [10JY]

——— suitability to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division relative to representation of Alfa Bank JSC in defamation lawsuit concerning possible Russian interference in Presidential election, S4855 [10JY], S4975 [17JY]

Black History Month: observance, S1279 [28FE]

Boko Haram (terrorist organization): condemn, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, support efforts to address needs of girls and women impacted by extremism, and provide humanitarian assistance (S. Res. 460), S2474 [26AP]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5093 [19JY]

Bowlsbey, Bryan and Senator Duckworth: tribute to birth of child, S2283 [18AP]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2569 [9MY]

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (S. 2060), S6335 [26SE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Lincoln Park Zoo, S5909 [23AU]

——— condemn shooting at Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S7148 [28NO]

——— express condolences to victims of Little Village neighborhood house fire, S5951 [27AU]

——— tribute to Chicago HEAL (Hospital Engagement, Action, and Leadership) Initiative, S6436 [2OC]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6751 [10OC]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1669 [13MR], S6787, S6788 [11OC]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1669 [13MR], S6787, S6788 [11OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2197 [17AP]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6751 [10OC]

Correctional institutions: ensure access by faith-based organizations to provide anti-recidivism programs to prisoners, S7776 [18DE]

Courts: impact of special interest groups on selection of Federal judiciary nominees, S5743 [21AU]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1860 [21MR]

DEA: address importation of illegal drugs, S4388 [26JN]

——— enhance opioid quota-setting authority by improving transparency and allowing adjustment of opioid production quotas to prevent diversion and abuse, S6174 [17SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer, S3747 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5891 [23AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3747 [12JN], S3967 [18JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5475 [31JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4864 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3747 [12JN]

——— deployment of National Guard to assist with border security, S2474 [26AP]

——— making appropriations, S258 [17JA], S804 [8FE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5734 [21AU], S5809, S5811 [22AU], S5882, S5883, S5891, S5892 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6206 [18SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), unanimous-consent request, S5893 [23AU]

Dept. of Education: prohibit use of funds to pay Federal student loan service contractors who contest certain student undue hardship claims in bankruptcy court, S5736 [21AU]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (S. 3686), S7243 [29NO]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S1935 [22MR], S2803 [22MY], S5736 [21AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7459 [12DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S258 [17JA]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (S. Res. 572), S5045 [18JY], S5083 [19JY]

Dept. of HUD: urge investigation into Alexander County, IL, Housing Authority, S6298 [25SE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify crimes that would make prisoners ineligible for prison rehabilitation programs or early release, S7743, S7757, S7776 [18DE]

——— condemn practice of having underaged illegal aliens appear in immigration courts, S6461 [3OC]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758 [18DE]

——— decision to join lawsuit to strike Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions that prevent denial of insurance coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, S4854 [10JY], S5256 [24JY], S6709 [9OC]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7644 [17DE], S7742, S7743, S7756, S7757, S7758, S7776 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (S. 3649), S7021 [15NO]

——— report to Congress on recidivism rates of inmates released as result of efforts to reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7776 [18DE]

——— require victim notification when a prisoner’s status is changed, S7742, S7757, S7776 [18DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1889, S1915 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2197 [17AP]

——— provide outer burial receptacles for veterans’ remains buried in national parks (S. 2372), House amendment, S2871 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5241, S5245 [24JY], S5327 [25JY], S5406 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws, S2871 [23MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5735 [21AU], S5809, S5811 [22AU], S5882, S5883, S5891, S5892 [23AU], S6206 [18SE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5241 [24JY], S5327 [25JY]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6751 [10OC]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires, S805 [8FE]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6792 [11OC]

Drugs: address opioid drug abuse epidemic by securing the southern border, S7554–S7556 [13DE]

——— address prescription opioid and heroin abuse, S3873 [13JN], S7841 [19DE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6174 [17SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6480, S6481 [3OC]

——— require drug manufacturers to disclose prices of prescription drugs in any direct-to-consumer advertising and marketing to practitioners of a drug, S5406 [26JY], S5736 [21AU], S5809, S5811 [22AU], S5882, S5883 [23AU]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2366 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2366 [24AP]

Earth Day: observance, S2429 [25AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1535 [8MR]

Education: require certain protections for student loan borrowers, S1536 [8MR]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5245 [24JY]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S1370 [6MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: anniversary, S966 [14FE]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7108 [27NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7108 [27NO]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2568 [9MY], S2705 [16MY]

FEMA: require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance (S. 600), S5126 [23JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5241, S5245 [24JY], S5327 [25JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S1575 [8MR]

——— gun control, S958 [14FE], S1225 [27FE], S1534, S1574 [8MR], S1720 [14MR], S1889, S1890 [22MR], S2802 [22MY], S7149 [28NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S1889 [22MR]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S1534 [8MR], S1721 [14MR]

——— raise the age of legal purchase from 18 to 21 years of age, S1574 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, S1575 [8MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S804 [8FE]

Floods: anniversary of flooding in Illinois, S5126 [23JY]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by flooding in Illinois, S1237 [27FE]

Freedom of speech: importance, S6786 [11OC]

Freedom of the press: importance, S218 [17JA]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S308 [18JA], S316 [19JA], S362 [20JA], S399 [21JA], S432 [22JA]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2753 [17MY]

——— suitability to be CIA Director relative to role in CIA detention and interrogation program, S2753 [17MY]

Health: medical research funding, S805 [8FE]

History: contributions of Irish immigrants, S1933–S1935 [22MR]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (S. Res. 683), S7265 [4DE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children, S1410–S1413 [7MR], S1535 [8MR], S1646 [13MR], S1882 [21MR], S4295 [20JN], S5557 [1AU]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), S5, S11–S13 [3JA], S133 [10JA], S218, S259 [17JA], S308 [18JA], S316 [19JA], S362 [20JA], S399 [21JA], S432 [22JA], S478 [24JA], S619 [6FE], S695 [7FE], S1326–S1328 [5MR], S1915, S1918 [22MR], S2023 [10AP], S2410 [25AP], S2869, S2870 [23MY], S4388 [26JN], S5474 [31JY]

——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 1615), unanimous-consent request, S1917 [22MR], S2870 [23MY]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S1147 [15FE]

——— improve border security, reallocate Diversity Visa Program visas, provide a path to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program participants, and reform family-based immigration, S804 [8FE], S857 [12FE], S890 [13FE], S931, S933 [14FE], S1147 [15FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry, provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children, and improve immigration detention (S. 3263), unanimous-consent request, S5329 [25JY]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children, S2983 [5JN], S3872 [13JN], S4295 [20JN], S4386–S4388 [26JN], S4462, S4463, S4465 [27JN], S4882 [11JY], S5083 [19JY], S5328, S5329, S5331 [25JY], S5474 [31JY], S5557 [1AU], S6461 [3OC]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S7459 [12DE]

——— reform, S4388 [26JN], S4464 [27JN], S5331 [25JY], S5474 [31JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6709 [9OC]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S7458 [12DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4854 [10JY], S5743 [21AU], S6198 [18SE], S6284 [25SE], S6420 [2OC], S6461 [3OC], S6567, S6693 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5744 [21AU], S6568 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6198 [18SE], S6284 [25SE], S6420 [2OC], S6461 [3OC], S6567, S6693 [5OC]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354 [23AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2354 [23AP]

March for Our Lives: tribute, S1889, S1890 [22MR]

Medicaid: allow States to provide services for certain individuals with opioid use disorders in mental institutions, S6174 [17SE], S6480, S6481 [3OC]

Mental health: address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma, S6174 [17SE]

——— address psychological, developmental, social, and emotional needs of children, youth, and families who have experienced trauma (S. 774), S1280 [28FE], S6436 [2OC]

National Women’s History Month: observance, S1872 [21MR]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (S. Res. 535), S3010 [6JN]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, S4864 [10JY], S5244 [24JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7644 [17DE], S7742, S7743, S7756, S7757, S7776 [18DE], S7839 [19DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7758 [18DE]

Northern Illinois University: anniversary of mass shooting, S958 [14FE]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5041 [18JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S958 [14FE], S1574 [8MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5256 [24JY]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: prohibit funding, S5892 [23AU]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2354 [23AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2409 [25AP]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S6787 [11OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2569 [9MY]

——— use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S2569 [9MY], S2635 [14MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to a former President, S3747 [12JN]

Purdue University: urge commitment to end certain practices, such as, predispute mandatory arbitration clauses and class action bans in student enrollment, after acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University, S6806 [11OC]

Quincy, IL: outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home, S2590 [9MY]

Russia: enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4988 [17JY]

Rwanda: removal of treatment as terrorist organizations of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army for purposes of immigration, S3968 [18JN]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2802 [22MY]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7157–S7159 [28NO]

——— role in disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi while visiting Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, S6786 [11OC]

Scudder, Michael Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2635 [14MY]

Senate: tribute to Members and staff who worked on S. 756, First Step Act, S7839 [19DE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.), S5882, S5892 [23AU]

Senate Rules: authorize a Senator to bring a son or daughter under 1 year of age onto the Senate floor during votes (S. Res. 463), S2283 [18AP]

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., S2197 [17AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S363 [20JA], S401 [21JA]

Special Olympics: anniversary, S5504 [31JY]

SSA: disapprove rule on implementation of legislation improving the National Instant Criminal Background Check System by including certain recipients of disability benefits (H.J. Res. 40), S1225 [27FE]

St. Eve, Amy J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2635 [14MY]

St. Patrick’s Day: observance, S1933 [22MR]

States: allow regulations on use of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid from firefighting foam, S2197 [17AP]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees, S1575 [8MR]

——— ongoing civil war, S1575 [8MR]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2196 [17AP]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S804 [8FE], S931, S933 [14FE], S1147 [15FE], S1918 [22MR]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S857 [12FE], S890 [13FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), unanimous-consent request, S903 [13FE]

Thailand: tribute to rescue of children from flooded cave, S4882 [11JY]

Thomas, Clarence: Supreme Court confirmation process relative to accusations of sexual harassment, S6198 [18SE], S6285 [25SE]

Tobacco industry: past and current efforts to oppose regulation of tobacco products, S2354–S2356 [23AP]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, and commend law enforcement and first responders for efforts in response to, tornadoes in central Illinois, S7352 [6DE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S218 [17JA]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4974, S4987 [17JY], S5244 [24JY]

——— decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2537 [8MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S1646 [13MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environmental regulations and policy, S2429 [25AP]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S4864 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to freedom of the press, S218 [17JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5256 [24JY], S5406 [26JY], S6709 [9OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S620 [6FE], S1326 [5MR], S5556–S5558 [1AU]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S6788 [11OC]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4296 [20JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4974, S4987 [17JY], S5244 [24JY]

Venezuela: call for postponement of elections until electoral process and voting is determined to be free and fair and condemn undemocratic activities and human rights violations of officials (S. Res. 414), S2590 [9MY]

——— call for release of Juan Requesens, S6181 [17SE]

——— condemn recent election results, call for release of political prisoner, and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2897 [24MY]

——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2050–S2052 [11AP]

——— human rights violations, S6181 [17SE]

Votes: position on missed, S165 [11JA], S518• [25JA], S5611• [15AU], S5689• [16AU]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1669 [13MR], S2354 [23AP]

Workers’ Memorial Day: observance, S2918 [24MY]

YWCA: anniversary, S6537 [4OC]

Texts of

S. 2328, Pay Our Military Act, S349 [19JA]

S. 2518, Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act, S1456–S1460 [7MR]

S. 2535, Opioid Quota Reform Act, S1632 [12MR]

S. 2701, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2263 [18AP]

S. 2724, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, S2324 [19AP]

S. 2729, Addiction Prevention and Responsible Opioid Practices Act, S2343–S2346 [23AP]

S. 2785, Defending Elections Against Trolls From Enemy Regimes (DETER) Act, S2487 [26AP]

S. 2830, Supporting and Improving Rural EMS Needs (SIREN) Act, S2628 [10MY]

S. 2965, Clean Slate for Kids Online Act, S2935 [24MY]

S. 3205, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, S4952 [12JY]

S. 3263, Humane Treatment of Migrant Children Act, S5363–S5366 [25JY]

S. 3272, Haiti and Armenia Reforestation Act, S5369–S5373 [25JY]

S. 3319, Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids (SAFE Kids) Act, S5585 [1AU]

S. 3671, EPA revision of ethylene oxide emissions standards for medical sterilization and chemical facilities, S7192 [28NO]

S. 3686, Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act, S7244 [29NO]

S. 3776, Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA’s) Act, S7791–S7795 [18DE]

S. 3784, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S7928–S7930 [19DE]

Tributes

Addams, Jane, S1872 [21MR]

Akaka, Daniel K., S2022 [10AP]

Alexander, Senator, S7644 [17DE]

Bauer, Paul, S958 [14FE], S1212 [26FE], S1889 [22MR]

Black, Timuel, S7273 [4DE]

Bush, George, S7263 [4DE]

Butler, Robert L., S292 [18JA]

Cochran, Senator, S1881 [21MR], S1898 [22MR]

Doherty, Donald P., S7906 [19DE]

Donnelly, Senator, S7424 [11DE], S7741 [18DE]

Flake, Senator, S7556 [13DE]

Hatcher, Marian, S1279 [28FE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7425 [11DE]

Hurwit, Cathy, S7907 [19DE]

Kelleher, Keith, S6181 [17SE]

Kennedy, Robert F., S3010 [6JN]

Knight, Pamela, S2918 [24MY]

Kozeny, Jill, S7741 [18DE]

Leighton, George, S4500 [27JN]

Libby, Frank T., S6537 [4OC]

Mackenzie, John B. (Jack), S7351 [6DE]

Magruder, Steve, S6958 [14NO]

McCain, John, S5962 [28AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7559 [13DE]

Meeks, James W., S247 [17JA]

Morton, Lorraine H., S6271 [24SE]

Murphy, Pat, S1873 [21MR]

Nelson, Senator, S7459 [12DE]

Persch, JoAnn, S1873 [21MR]

Peterson, Mark, S1763 [15MR]

Peterson, Peter G., S2512 [7MY]

Pradel, A. George, S6271 [24SE]

Preston, Dwain (Doc), S2431 [25AP]

Ramirez, Jorge, S4337 [21JN]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, S1881 [21MR]

Smikle, Ken, S6272 [24SE]

Weisman, Joel, S248 [17JA]

Wells, Ida B., S1872 [21MR]