COONS, CHRISTOPHER A. (a Senator from Delaware)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7488, S7511 [12DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4420, S4431, S4441, S4446, S4455 [26JN], S4645 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3228, S3242 [6JN], S3320, S3337, S3342, S3343, S3357, S3363, S3370, S3373 [7JN], S3595, S3603, S3611, S3615, S3629, S3704 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5721, S5730 [20AU], S5772, S5773 [21AU], S5851 [22AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S7438, S7450 [11DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5297, S5310 [24JY], S5375, S5379, S5384 [25JY], S5434, S5436 [26JY], S5460 [30JY], S5502, S5521 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4007 [18JN], S4022, S4047 [19JN], S4287 [20JN], S4334, S4346 [21JN]

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]

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’’ (S. 3321), S7061, S7062, S7064, S7065 [15NO]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S917 [13FE], S972, S1118 [14FE], S1184 [15FE]

——— modify credit for production from advanced nuclear power facilities (H.R. 1551), S6237 [18SE]

Appointments

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

Conferee: H.R. 6147, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies and financial services and general Government appropriations, S6101 [6SE]

Senate NATO Observer Group, S5059 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see S. 3196), S4916 [11JY]

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

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see S. 3247), S5362 [25JY]

——— modernize Food for Peace Program (see S. 2551), S1735 [14MR]

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

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6439 [2OC]

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]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see S. 3290), S6030 [4SE]

Armed Forces: authorize use against al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), the Taliban, and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and provide a statutory basis for counterterrorism operations (see S.J. Res. 59), S2141 [16AP]

——— ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see S. 2416), S875 [12FE]

——— establish a tiered hiring preference for civil service jobs for members of the Reserve components (see S. 2235), S348 [19JA]

——— 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]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S7990 [20DE]

——— require servicemembers receive additional training under the Transition Assistance Program (see S. 2748), S2439 [25AP]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S4282 [20JN]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 530), S2925 [24MY] (see S. Res. 546), S3906 [13JN]

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 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]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1165 [15FE]

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

Bureau of the Census: 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]

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]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see S. Res. 733), S7926 [19DE]

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

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), S5933 [23AU]

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), S7657 [17DE]

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

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for the holding of credible elections and international electoral assistance and use appropriate means to deter further electoral slippage and abuse of citizens (see S. Res. 386), S1221 [26FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see S. 2952), S2923 [24MY]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses for claims rising under Federal or State statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a State constitution (see S. 550), S2013 [9AP]

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

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (see S. 2203), S2013 [9AP]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see S. 2946), S2923 [24MY]

——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S2553 [8MY]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1220 [26FE]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S705 [7FE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S5456 [30JY]

Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 736), S7926 [19DE]

DEA: establish a national clearinghouse for all orders of controlled substances and require such orders pass through a database to identify suspicious orders and notify suppliers before orders are filled (see S. 3282), S5423 [26JY]

——— provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see S. 2645), S2925 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide financial flexibility for certain land-grant African-American colleges and universities by allowing carryover of funding from year to year (see S. 2384), S651 [6FE]

Dept. of Commerce: require provision of estimates by Bureau of Economic Analysis relative to distribution of aggregate economic growth across specific income groups (see S. 3440), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S1844 [20MR]

——— effectively staff public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3427), S6926 [13NO]

——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see S. 601), S3035 [6JN]

——— increase recruitment and retention of mental health professionals in low-income schools by providing student loan forgiveness to individuals who work in such schools (see S. 2934), S6278 [24SE]

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

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

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: coordinate Federal research efforts for, and improve public education and awareness of, congenital heart disease (see S. 477), S1452 [7MR]

——— promote healthy eating and physical activity among children (see S. 2726), S2342 [23AP]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S4876 [10JY]

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

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see S. 1328), S2679 [15MY]

Dept. of Justice: improve tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty (see S. 2878), S2773 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S2924 [24MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) on the Beat grant program (see S. 2774), S2484 [26AP]

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

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see S. 2644), S2075 [11AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide reasonable break time at the workplace for nursing mothers (see S. 2122), S7657 [17DE]

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), S6496 [3OC]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (see S. 1862), S6630 [5OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify role of podiatrists (see S. 1871), S2624 [10MY]

——— improve programs and services for homeless veterans (see S. 1072), S2774 [17MY]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see S. 2821), S2623 [10MY]

——— review health care providers whose licenses were terminated for care or services provided at non-departmental facilities and notify patients who received inadequate care from such providers (see S. 3501), S7587 [13DE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (see S. 700), S2553 [8MY]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see S. 910), S2925 [24MY]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S1339 [5MR]

District of Columbia: recognize opening of Museum of the Bible (see S. Res. 747), S8059 [2JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3294 [7JN]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 699), S7051 [15NO]

Drugs: improve prosecution of the sale and distribution of synthetic drugs known as analogues (see S. 207), S2925 [24MY]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6059 [6SE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5067 [18JY]

Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S6542 [4OC]

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]

——— ensure phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons manufacturing to support next-generation technologies (see S. 2448), S1164 [15FE]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

——— 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]

Equal Access to Justice Act: require Federal agencies to report payments made due to court cases to which the U.S. is a party and the Administrative Conference of the U.S. to compile and publish such data (see S. 378), S7586 [13DE]

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]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S2485 [26AP]

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

Federal agencies and departments: address environmental justice through agency actions and permitting decisions and strengthen legal protections against environmental injustice for low-income and minority communities (see S. 1996), S1949 [22MR]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see S. 963), S168 [11JA]

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]

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

Firearms: prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see S. 3304), S5517 [31JY]

Foreign trade: impose sanctions relative to state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see S. 3378), S5931 [23AU]

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

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

Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see S. Res. 387), S581 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see S. Res. 647), S6304 [25SE]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S582 [30JA]

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), S1686 [13MR]

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

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3761 [12JN]

Immigration: limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3952 [14JN]

——— provide access to counsel for unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2468), S1286 [28FE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S5268 [24JY]

Insurance: 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), S5991 [28AU]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see S. 2303), S168 [11JA]

——— provide standards for short-term limited duration health insurance policies (see S. 2494), S2794 [21MY]

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), S110 [9JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see S. 2365), S2969 [4JN]

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), S7432 [11DE]

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: provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see S. 3142), S4844 [9JY]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, and recognize games’ contribution to peace and hope for negotiation with North Korea on denuclearization (see S. Res. 384), S549 [29JA]

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

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

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S651 [6FE]

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

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

Macedonia: commend agreement with Greek officials to resolve name dispute, condemn Russian efforts to undermine such agreement, urge reforms in efforts to join NATO and European Union, and support U.S. investment (see S. Res. 602), S5583 [1AU]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S2794 [21MY]

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

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S6926 [13NO]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see S. 3599), S6816 [11OC]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see S. 3160), S5362 [25JY]

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

Middle East: require certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 58), S2075 [11AP]

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

Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 439), S1790 [19MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2271), S301 [18JA] (see S. 3530), S6542 [4OC]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2926 [24MY]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7242 [29NO]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see S. Res. 695), S7051 [15NO]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 514), S2725 [16MY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5955 [27AU]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 642), S6224 [18SE]

National FFA Organization: amend charter (see S. 2432), S6542 [4OC]

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

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

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day: designate (see S. Res. 664), S6413 [1OC]

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

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2724 [16MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 751), S875 [12FE] (see S. 3172), S5693 [16AU]

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

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 554), S4281 [20JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 645), S6277 [24SE]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 418), S1287 [28FE]

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

National security: require a national economic security strategy (see S. 2757), S2440 [25AP]

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

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2485 [26AP]

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

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

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 62), S6191 [17SE]

——— support renaming of NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium in honor of John McCain (see S. Res. 622), S6059 [6SE]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 3591), S6815 [11OC]

Nicaragua: 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), S6191 [17SE]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see S. 2260), S1579 [8MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7257 [3DE]

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]

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]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 3416), S6058 [6SE]

——— support public awareness of importance of trademarks, including goals and ideals of National Trademark Exposition (see S. Res. 580), S5066 [18JY]

Peace Corps: provide greater protection and services for volunteers through improved access to medical care, accountability and oversight, and crime risk reduction (see S. 2286), S138 [10JA]

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]

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), S6223 [18SE]

Public buildings: provide a lactation room in public buildings (see S. 1497), S8018 [21DE]

——— recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see S. Con. Res. 59), S7385 [10DE]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (see S. Res. 583), 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]

——— hold accountable for election interference and efforts to undermine democracy in the U.S. and abroad (see S. Res. 564), 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: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

SBA: support entrepreneurs serving in the National Guard and Reserves by making certain loan programs more accessible (see S. 3561), S6818 [11OC]

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

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]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 661), S6388 [28SE]

Small business: study and provide recommendations to promote participation of women and minorities in entrepreneurship activities and the patent system and extend Patent and Trademark Office authority to set fees (see S. 3483), S6277 [24SE]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see S. Res. 692), S7051 [15NO]

Social Security: provide States with option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see S. 428), S5759 [21AU]

Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis: establish (see S. 3231), S5066 [18JY]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see S. 2860), S2724 [16MY]

——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see S. 3332), S7432 [11DE]

——— establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S2644 [14MY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see S. 548), S1949 [22MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see S. 482), S188 [16JA]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6496 [3OC]

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), S7243 [29NO]

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. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S1243 [27FE]

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), S2680 [15MY]

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]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see S. 66), S2218 [17AP]

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]

Wildlife: support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see S. 2252), S2969 [4JN]

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), S7657 [17DE]

Women’s Business Ownership Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 693), S7051 [15NO]

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

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

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5425 [26JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 2500), S5584 [1AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S5131 [23JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see S. 2114), S5619 [15AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S6388 [28SE]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see S. 2595), S1947 [22MR] (see S. 2779), S2485 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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), S6541 [4OC]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see S. 2430), S967 [14FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see S. 2393), S704 [7FE]

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]

Dept. of Energy: establish a small business voucher program to be used at national laboratories in any technology area (see S. 2858), S2724 [16MY]

Dept. of Labor: promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see S. 3061), S3906 [13JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of veterans educational assistance for examinations to receive credit toward degrees awarded by institutions of higher learning (see S. 3318), S5582 [1AU]

Electric power: commend economic and conservation benefits of electric cooperative voluntary energy reduction programs and encourage promotion and adoption of such programs (see S. Res. 672), S6770 [10OC]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 3400), S5991 [28AU]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see S. 3368), S5831 [22AU]

George Washington Memorial Parkway: designate a rest area on Mount Vernon Trail as the Peter B. Webster III Memorial Area (see S. 3350), S5692 [16AU]

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), S1165 [15FE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

Immigration: provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America (see S. 2367), S612 [5FE]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S5066 [18JY]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6189 [17SE]

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 Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE]

National College Application Month: designate (see S. Res. 697), S7051 [15NO]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6059 [6SE]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 675), S6816 [11OC]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see S. 2666), S2120 [12AP]

NSF: develop an Innovation Corps (I-Corps) course to support commercialization-ready innovation companies (see S. 9), S7132 [27NO]

Patent and Trademark Office: extend period to set or adjust certain fees (see S. 2601), S1947 [22MR]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S6304 [25SE]

Russia: condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see S. Res. 442), S1948 [22MR]

SBA: improve the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see S. 2419), S907 [13FE]

Science: provide for Federal coordination of activities supporting sustainable chemistry to improve efficiency of chemical production while reducing health and environmental risks (see S. 3296), S5455 [30JY]

Senate: establish John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission (see S. Res. 718), S7385 [10DE]

Taxation: impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see S. 3791), S7926 [19DE]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see S. Res. 731), S7586 [13DE]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 679), S6816 [11OC]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 420), S1316 [1MR]

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]

Poems

‘‘May There Always Be Work for Your Hands To Do’’, S1568 [8MR]

Privilege of the floor

Smith, Hannah, S6545 [4OC]

Wright, Marcus, S7193 [28NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5236 [24JY]

Benczkowski, Brian A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S4895 [11JY]

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2353), S5396 [26JY]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1670 [13MR]

Dept. of Energy: support and fund innovative science research and the development of National Laboratories and institutions of higher education, S4020 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: 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, S5253 [24JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 2961), S6520 [4OC]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S6945, S6946 [14NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7850 [19DE]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S627 [6FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5236, S5248 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5236 [24JY]

Diseases and disorders: pancreatic cancer research funding, S4020 [19JN]

Election Assistance Commission: election security grant program funding, S5248 [24JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4020 [19JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5236, S5248 [24JY]

Firearms: gun control, S1698 [14MR]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1698 [14MR]

Immigration: 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, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— 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, S4325 [21JN]

——— provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and entered U.S. as children, improve border security, and foster U.S. engagement in Central America, S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6519 [4OC], S6699 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6519 [4OC], S6699 [5OC]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (S. Res. 579), S5074 [18JY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6945, S6946 [14NO], S7153, S7154 [28NO], S7850 [19DE]

NATO: 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, S4896 [11JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5253 [24JY]

Russia: commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), S5087 [19JY], S5259 [24JY]

——— commend Dept. of Justice investigation of interference in U.S. elections, accept U.S. intelligence on such interference, analyze impact of summit, and implement sanctions (S. Res. 583), unanimous-consent request, S5085 [19JY]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S8009 [21DE]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, S6945 [14NO]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S957 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S1823 [20MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S5253 [24JY]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4326 [21JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S5085 [19JY]

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 (S. 2334), S504 [24JA]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, S6520 [4OC]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: appointment as acting Attorney General, S6945 [14NO]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1670 [13MR]

Tributes

Buffington, Rex, S7571 [13DE]

Corker, Senator, S7326 [6DE]

Flake, Senator, S7551 [13DE], S7850 [19DE]

Kelley, Mary Ann, S1567 [8MR]

McCain, John, S5967 [28AU]