REED, JACK (a Senator from Rhode Island)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4442 [26JN], S4653 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3224, S3226 [6JN], S3372 [7JN], S3595, S3629, S3640, S3716 [11JN], S3748, S3854 [12JN], S3916 [13JN], S3935 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697 [16AU], S5713, S5720, S5721, S5724 [20AU], S5760, S5761, S5769, S5772, S5773, S5774 [21AU], S5833, S5851, S5859 [22AU], S5900, S5901, S5902, S5904, S5934, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280, S5297, S5298 [24JY], S5363, S5380, S5389 [25JY], S5501 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1473, S1475, S1489, S1490, S1491, S1492, S1493 [7MR], S1594 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4050 [19JN]

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]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1084 [14FE], S1186 [15FE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S4869 [10JY]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghan Allies Protection Act: amend (see S. 2793), S2517 [7MY]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1730), S6059 [6SE]

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

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S6342 [26SE]

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: 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]

——— provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5584 [1AU]

——— 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), S7926 [19DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see S. 1158), S1287 [28FE]

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]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute (see S. Res. 687), S6964 [14NO]

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), S2121 [12AP]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S3761 [12JN]

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

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

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S6277 [24SE]

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]

China: express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S6818 [11OC]

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]

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

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]

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]

Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see S. 322), S6304 [25SE]

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

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]

——— study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S2879 [23MY]

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]

——— provide for a program to commemorate 75th anniversary of World War II (see S. 3661), S7133 [27NO]

——— require congressional notification on current and future planning and construction of federally funded military construction projects located within 100-year floodplains (see S. 2766), S2484 [26AP]

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

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see S. 2407), S840 [8FE]

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

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S1947 [22MR]

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

Dept. of Justice: reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes (see S. 3649), S7510 [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), S6190 [17SE]

——— extend New START Treaty contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 3169), S4734 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: codify Outer Continental Shelf blowout preventer systems and well control rule and Arctic drilling rule to protect employees and environment in oil and gas exploration and development (see S. 2720), S2321 [19AP]

——— prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off the coast of New England (see S. 2298), S168 [11JA]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see S. 3215), S7432 [11DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve processing of veterans benefits, limit authority to recover overpayments and other amounts owed by veterans, and improve due process for veterans relative to such recovery (see S. 2341), S1221 [26FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3035 [6JN]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (see S. 1580), S3761 [12JN]

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

Employment: prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 3615), S6964 [14NO]

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]

——— 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]

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]

FDA: impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see S. 3319), S6818 [11OC]

——— preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (see S. 629), S6925 [13NO]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S393 [20JA]

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]

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. 2607), S1947 [22MR]

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

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see S. 3300), S5517 [31JY]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1845 [20MR]

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

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), S5933 [23AU]

——— 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), S6190 [17SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see S. 928), S6189 [17SE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2486 [26AP]

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), S1949 [22MR]

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), S2970 [4JN]

Hydroelectric power: promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy technologies research, development, and demonstration (see S. 1036), S7586 [13DE]

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), S4875 [10JY]

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), S5991 [28AU]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary (see S. Res. 743), S8028 [22DE]

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), S169 [11JA]

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]

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]

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

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

Lobbyists: require disclosure of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering (see S. 2896), S5932 [23AU]

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

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

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

Medicare/Medicaid: protect (see S. 3330), S5582 [1AU]

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

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 3652), S7051 [15NO]

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

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 Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 608), S5692 [16AU]

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

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

National Employee Ownership Month: designate (see S. Res. 665), S6438 [2OC]

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

National Family Service Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 688), S7051 [15NO]

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

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 599), S5455 [30JY]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

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 Runaway Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S7242 [29NO]

National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 636), S6224 [18SE]

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), S5423 [26JY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 3658), S7132 [27NO]

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

Oliver Hazard Perry (vessel): certificate of documentation (see S. 3096), S4281 [20JN]

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]

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]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism, increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S704 [7FE]

Public buildings: 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]

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

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 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), S7243 [29NO]

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]

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] (see S. Res. 734), S7926 [19DE]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2637), S2040 [10AP]

Taxation: 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]

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. 2823), S6190 [17SE]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (see S. 2463), S6496 [3OC]

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]

Voting: secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see S. 1588), S5424 [26JY]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 2990), S2991 [5JN]

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), S7386 [10DE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 723), S7431 [11DE]

Captain Matthew J. August Post Office, Saunderstown, RI: designate (see S. 3414), S6058 [6SE]

Credit: require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (see S. 2362), S581 [30JA]

Dept. of Education: improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (see S. 3083), S3982 [18JN]

Dept. of HHS: build a stronger health care workforce (see S. 3095), S4281 [20JN]

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

First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, Jr., Post Office, Bristol, RI: designate (see S. 2376), S613 [5FE]

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

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3530), S6388 [28SE]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3533), S6413 [1OC]

SEC: require proxy advisory firms registration as investment advisers (see S. 3614), S6924 [13NO]

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]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S4868 [10JY]

Privilege of the floor

Aparicio, Marta, S3263 [6JN]

Lockerbie, Summer, S141 [10JA]

Popick, Stephen, S141 [10JA]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations, S5233 [24JY]

Amtrak: long-distance passenger rail routes funding, S5339 [25JY]

Appropriations: making continuing, S222 [17JA]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1814 [20MR], S7160 [28NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, S2339 [23AP]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S5541 [1AU]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1678 [13MR]

——— impact of climate change on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S1678 [13MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: clarify authority to enforce consumer credit protections for Armed Forces members and their dependents, S5804 [22AU]

Corporations: require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1454), S1270 [28FE]

——— require disclosure of beneficial owners of newly incorporated entities to prevent exploitation for criminal gain and assist law enforcement with terrorism and money laundering prevention (S. 1717), S1270 [28FE]

Credit: require consumer reporting agencies to obtain a consumer’s authorization to release certain personal information and prevent unauthorized access to consumer reports and personal information (S. 2362), S582 [30JA]

Dept. of Defense: anniversary of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, S700 [7FE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3595 [11JN], S3734, S3748 [12JN], S3879, S3886 [13JN], S3971 [18JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5541, S5542, S5544 [1AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4863, S4868 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005, S3008 [6JN], S3402 [11JN]

——— making appropriations, S222 [17JA]

——— require congressional authorization for funding to develop low-yield nuclear weapons, S3879, S3886 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: improve career and technical education opportunities for adult learners (S. 3083), S3984 [18JN]

Dept. of HHS: build a stronger health care workforce (S. 3095), S4283 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5233 [24JY], S5339, S5340 [25JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, S5233 [24JY], S5339 [25JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1409 [7MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit funding for State or local governments to buy from or contract with certain Chinese telecommunications companies, S5541 [1AU]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5233 [24JY]

Foreign policy: waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5545–S5547 [1AU]

Haspel, Gina: confirmation as CIA Director, S2788 [21MY]

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 (S. 1615), S222 [17JA]

——— 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, S898 [13FE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly, S126 [10JA]

——— status of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S126 [10JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6662 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6662 [5OC]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 2275), S24 [3JA], S1753 [15MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), S6389 [28SE]

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, S4863, S4868 [10JY]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2424 [25AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2456 [26AP]

Providence, RI: anniversary of Loew’s Theatre Building, S6768 [10OC]

Rivers: designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 3533), S6414 [1OC]

Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S6762–S6766 [10OC]

——— develop strategy to counter illicit Russian financial activities, S1268–S1271 [28FE]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S2306–S2308 [19AP]

——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, S2424 [25AP]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4990 [17JY]

——— strengthen U.S. response to election interference, S5321 [25JY]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7161 [28NO]

SEC: require proxy advisory firms registration as investment advisers (S. 3614), S6927 [13NO]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, S6663 [5OC]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S898 [13FE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4989 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S4863 [10JY]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1678 [13MR]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4989 [17JY]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1678 [13MR]

Tributes

Corker, Senator, S7854 [19DE]

Donnelly, Senator, S7855 [19DE]

Flake, Senator, S7854 [19DE]

Hatch, Senator, S7854 [19DE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7854 [19DE]

Heller, Senator, S7854 [19DE]

Kyl, Senator, S7855 [19DE]

McCain, John, S5973 [28AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7855 [19DE]

Nelson, Senator, S7855 [19DE]

Pell, Claiborne, S6947, S6949 [14NO]