RISCH, JAMES E. (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4414, S4415, S4419, S4439, S4444, S4453 [26JN], S4642, S4664 [27JN], S4767 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3248 [6JN], S3309 [7JN], S3603, S3604, S3611, S3612, S3706, S3723, S3724 [11JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5778 [21AU], S5854 [22AU], S5904 [23AU]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 116), S1968 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5277, S5298 [24JY], S5387 [25JY], S5456 [30JY], S5499 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1614 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4045, S4249 [19JN]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (S. 3119), S7361, S7369 [6DE]

SBA: expand participation in the Microloan Program (S. 526), S5072, S5073 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

Agriculture: modify and improve environmental regulations and requirements for agriculture and agricultural producers (see S. 2663), S2120 [12AP]

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

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]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 918), S348 [19JA]

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), S1736 [14MR]

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]

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), S1339 [5MR]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S2076 [11AP]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges to the ninth judicial circuit and certain district courts (see S. 3259), S5267 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2553 [8MY]

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

——— 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: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1948 [22MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see S. Res. 572), S4952 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: determine best available estimate of total amount of nonhighway recreational fuel taxes received (see S. 3604), S6816 [11OC]

Dept. of Transportation: modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see S. 2938), S4411 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 339), S3035 [6JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: issue permits for recreation services on lands managed by Federal agencies (see S. 2335), S705 [7FE]

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), S6224 [18SE]

EPA: exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see S. 203), S3982 [18JN]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S1166 [15FE]

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]

FAA: authorize grants from the small airport fund for construction or improvement of a nonapproach control tower (see S. 3512), S6341 [26SE]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see S. 2525), S1578 [8MR]

FDA: define the term natural cheese (see S. 2322), S300 [18JA]

Federal agencies and departments: promote Federal employment for veterans by establishing veterans employment offices within agencies and an interagency Council on Veterans Employment (see S. 1218), S348 [19JA]

Forest and Refuge County Foundation: grant Federal charter and establish Natural Resources Permanent Fund to provide stable, increasing, and reliable funding for rural county services (see S. 3753), S7586 [13DE]

Forest Service: reauthorize Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund (see S. 2811), S2594 [9MY]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 32), S187 [16JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2926 [24MY]

Great Outdoors Month: designate (see S. Res. 568), S4735 [28JN]

Idaho: modify boundaries of Pole Creek Wilderness, Owyhee River Wilderness, and North Fork Owyhee River Wilderness (see S. 3480), S6277 [24SE]

Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see S. 720), S1379 [6MR]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see S. 170), S1379 [6MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 545), S652 [6FE]

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

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]

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

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see S. 445), S1338 [5MR]

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

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

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

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 704), S7088 [26NO]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see S. Res. 744), S8059 [2JA]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 589), S5267 [24JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

NRC: modernize functions by establishing new transparency and accountability measures for budget and fee programs and enabling advanced nuclear reactor licensing (see S. 512), S5583 [1AU]

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]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt Indian tribal governments and other tribal entities from the employer health coverage mandate during the time the employer health coverage mandate exists (see S. 2943), S2878 [23MY]

——— repeal Multi-State Plan program (see S. 2221), S2925 [24MY]

Pioneer Day: observe anniversary of arrival of early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah (see S. Res. 590), S5267 [24JY]

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]

Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act: modernize by increasing competition in energy markets and reducing regulatory burdens in order to reduce utility bills (see S. 2776), S2485 [26AP]

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

Russia: 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]

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]

SBA: expand opportunities available to employee-owned business concerns through loan programs (see S. 2786), S2485 [26AP]

——— increase amount of leverage made available to small business investment companies (see S. 2527), S1578 [8MR]

SEC: allow the owning of certain securities by, change capital structure requirements of, and revise certain rules relative to business development companies (see S. 2324), S652 [6FE]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 3645), S7134 [27NO]

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), S5066 [18JY]

Taxation: provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S5108 [19JY]

——— provide for treatment of certain direct primary care service arrangements and periodic provider fees (see S. 1358), S5424 [26JY]

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), S6191 [17SE]

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), S5584 [1AU]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

Water: improve U.S. water supply and drought resilience (see S. 2563), S1846 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Berlin Airlift: anniversary (see S. Res. 634), S6224 [18SE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities (see S. 2560), S1765 [15MR]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5003 [17JY]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 3119), S4344 [21JN]

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

SBA: adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 7(a) loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3552), S6630 [5OC]

——— adjust real estate appraisal thresholds under the 504 loan program to bring them into line with thresholds used by Federal banking regulators (see S. 3553), S6630 [5OC]

——— establish enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses (see S. 2735), S2391 [24AP]

——— strengthen Office of Credit Risk Management (see S. 2283), S110 [9JA]

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

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

Cloture motions

Albright, Alan D.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Ashe, Barry W.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S438 [22JA], S460 [23JA]

Baiocco, Dana: nomination to the CPSC, S2761 [17MY], S2787 [21MY]

Baker, R. Stan: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Baxter, Susan Paradise: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Boom, Claria Horn: nomination to be district judge, S1980 [22MR], S1999 [9AP]

Broomes, John W.: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2110 [12AP]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S439 [22JA], S493 [24JA]

Clark, Jeffrey B.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, S6698 [5OC], S6748 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756, S3757 [12JN], S3933, S3934, S3943 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005 [6JN], S3282 [7JN]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), S2111 [12AP], S2137 [16AP]

Dreiband, Eric S.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, S6698 [5OC], S6789 [11OC]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1307 [1MR], S1347 [6MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to proceed, S3930 [14JN], S3973 [18JN]

Engelhardt, Kurt D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2464 [26AP], S2510 [7MY]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2762 [17MY], S2897 [24MY]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7036 [15NO], S7155 [28NO]

Goodwin, Charles B.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

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), S354 [19JA], S431 [22JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5411 [26JY], S5446 [30JY]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2372 [24AP]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2735, S2760 [17MY]

Horan, Marilyn J.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Jennings, Rebecca Grady: nomination to be district judge, S1981 [22MR], S2111 [12AP]

Jung, William F.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Kobes, Jonathan A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7036 [15NO], S7210 [29NO]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7036 [15NO], S7213 [29NO]

Lanza, Dominic W.: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7648 [17DE], S7832 [19DE]

Moorer, Terry F.: nomination to be district judge, S5819 [22AU]

Powell, Jerome H.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S438 [22JA], S447 [23JA]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5611 [15AU]

——— nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Richardson, Julius N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5559 [1AU], S5682 [16AU]

Stewart, James N.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S6699 [5OC]

Summerhays, Robert R.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Sweeney, James R., II: nomination to be district judge, S5820 [22AU]

Wier, Robert E.: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2957 [4JN]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S5821 [22AU]

Remarks

Advanced Welding & Steel, Inc.: tribute, S1238• [27FE]

Bear Knuckles (company): tribute, S6337• [26SE]

Blew, James: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development, S4963 [16JY]

Bruneau, ID: tribute to Colyer Herefords and Angus Ranch, S1944• [22MR]

Burley, ID: tribute to High Desert Milk (business), S7429• [11DE]

Caxton Printers, Ltd.: tribute, S7236• [29NO]

Clear Springs Foods, Inc.: tribute, S2432 [25AP]

Couer d’Alene, ID: tribute to Abi’s Artisan Ice Cream (business), S4504• [27JN]

Idaho Falls, ID: tribute to Smitty’s Pancake and Steak House (restaurant), S2434• [25AP]

Law, Jack: American Nuclear Society fellow designee and American Chemical Society Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology Glenn T. Seaborg Award recipient, S5418• [26JY]

Micron Technology, Inc.: anniversary, S6435 [2OC]

National Women’s Small Business Month: observance, S6813• [11OC]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2408 [25AP]

SBA: tribute to Small Business Development Centers, S1873 [21MR]

SJX Jet Boats, Inc.: tribute, S5912• [23AU]

Sundance Consulting, Inc.: tribute, S2831• [22MY]

Syria: halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), unanimous-consent request, S7887 [19DE]

Tamarack Aerospace Group, Inc.: tribute, S346• [19JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S2919 [24MY], S3289 [7JN], S4276 [20JN], S4365 [25JN], S4963 [16JY], S5614 [15AU], S6273 [24SE], S6807 [11OC]

Twin Falls, ID: tribute to Wright Physical Therapy, S5419• [26JY]

Walsh Engineering Services, PC: tribute, S6813• [11OC]

Reports filed

Microloan Modernization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 526) (S. Rept. 115–452), S7989 [20DE]

National Guard and Reserve Entrepreneurship Support Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3561) (S. Rept. 115–448), S7989 [20DE]

Nomination of David C. Tryon To Be SBA Chief Counsel for Advocacy: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

Nomination of Hannibal Ware To Be SBA Inspector General: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate), S1735 [14MR]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554) (S. Rept. 115–453), S7989 [20DE]

SBA Extension of Effective Date for Sunset for SBA Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3554), S6815 [11OC]

SBIR and STTR Oversight and Pilot Program Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1961), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1961) (S. Rept. 115–450), S7989 [20DE]

7(a) Real Estate Appraisal Harmonization Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3552) (S. Rept. 115–437), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2283) (S. Rept. 115–265), S2991 [5JN]

Small Business Access to Capital and Efficiency (Small Business ACE) Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3553) (S. Rept. 115–438), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Employee Ownership Promotion Enhancement Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1538), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1538) (S. Rept. 115–436), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Innovation Protection Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 115–435), S7925 [19DE]

Small Business Investment Opportunity Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2527), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2527) (S. Rept. 115–272), S3292 [7JN]

Small Business Runway Extension Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3562), S6815 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3562) (S. Rept. 115–431), S7431 [11DE]

Small Business 7(a) Lending Oversight Reform Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2283), S1790 [19MR]

Spurring Business in Communities Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1995), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1995) (S. Rept. 115–449), S7989 [20DE]

Support Startup Businesses Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419), S1790 [19MR]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2419) (S. Rept. 115–454), S8017 [21DE]

Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2679), S6814 [11OC]

——— Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 2679) (S. Rept. 115–414), S7318 [5DE]

Tributes

Cope, Larry, S2432 [25AP]

Gunn, Alan L., S4277 [20JN]

Provencher, Richard B., S7428 [11DE]

Richards, John M., S5515• [31JY]