INHOFE, JAMES M. (a Senator from Oklahoma)

Amendments

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7511 [12DE], S7556, S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4419, S4435, S4438, S4446, S4450 [26JN], S4664, S4673, S4686 [27JN], S4737, S4764 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3041, S3042, S3256 [6JN], S3308, S3321, S3328, S3332, S3361 [7JN], S3403, S3625, S3687, S3716 [11JN], S3774 [12JN], S3934 [14JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697, S5700 [16AU], S5768 [21AU], S5900, S5901 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5269, S5300, S5303, S5307 [24JY], S5381 [25JY], S5431, S5436 [26JY], S5456 [30JY], S5500, S5502, S5520 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1475 [7MR], S1588, S1614 [8MR], S1632, S1636 [12MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4041 [19JN], S4335, S4350, S4351 [21JN]

Native Americans: remove certain Native American blood requirements for members of the Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma to allow heirs and devisees to title to allotted tribal lands (H.R. 2606), S7616 [13DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7716 [17DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S911, S912, S914 [13FE]

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

New Nuclear Renaissance, by, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S1422 [7MR]

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]

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]

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

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), S1631 [12MR]

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

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6542 [4OC]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (see S. 2800), S2552 [8MY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (see S. 1693), S1875 [21MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to provide advance payments under the Emergency Conservation Program for repair or replacement of fencing (see S. 2054), S168 [11JA]

——— modify certain requirements for farm ownership loan eligibility (see S. 2685), S2218 [17AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1631 [12MR]

Dept. of Education: award grants to establish teacher leader development programs (see S. 1413), S5518 [31JY]

——— establish a Federal student loan restructured repayment schedule for certain borrowers who are agricultural producers (see S. 2684), S2218 [17AP]

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), S4916 [11JY]

Dept. of State: establish Intercountry Adoption Advisory Committee (see S. 3396), S5991 [28AU]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see S. 3352), S5692 [16AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a registry to ensure Armed Forces members who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on military installations receive information on such exposure (see S. 2719), S2343 [23AP]

——— 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), S2262 [18AP]

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), S7191 [28NO]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (see S. 2155), S1791 [19MR]

Employment: expand the E-Verify program for employment eligibility confirmation and hold employers accountable (see S. 179), S2012 [9AP]

EPA: allow judicial review of final rule on emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or clay ceramics manufacturing (see S. 2461), S6190 [17SE]

——— clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see S. 3009), S3035 [6JN]

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

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see S. 3303), S5517 [31JY]

——— provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities (see S. 2364), S581 [30JA]

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: modernize training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools (see S. 2792), S2517 [7MY]

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]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see S. 2391), S2013 [9AP]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see S. 2237), S7191 [28NO]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1379 [6MR]

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]

Gold Star Wives Day: designate (see S. Res. 472), S2218 [17AP]

Graham, Billy: tribute (see S.J. Res. 53), S1287 [28FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see S. 781), S1578 [8MR]

Immigration: address protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, house alien children with a parent, prioritize asylum process for families, and increase Federal immigration judges (see S. 3093), S4281 [20JN]

——— 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]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see S. Res. 367), S46 [4JA]

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

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

Medicare: expand access to telehealth services (see S. 1016), S1790 [19MR]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 2690), S5719 [20AU]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see S. 3768), S7790 [18DE]

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

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

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S5583 [1AU]

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

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 698), S7051 [15NO]

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

National Coaches Day: designate (see S. Res. 666), S6541 [4OC]

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

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 513), S2725 [16MY]

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

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

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

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

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S5267 [24JY]

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

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 702), S7052 [15NO]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, encourage member countries to fulfill their commitments, and call on allies who finance, equip, and train their forces to achieve interoperability and fulfill their security interests (see S. Res. 570), S4875 [10JY]

NIST: allow State Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnerships to award grants to small and medium sized manufacturers for purposes of training new workers to replace departing experienced workers (see S. 3778), S7925 [19DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (see S. 3508), S6341 [26SE]

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]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 3063), S5584 [1AU]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see S. 1782), S2322 [19AP]

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]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see S. 372), S2012 [9AP]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see S. 2956), S3602 [11JN]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 3609), S6816 [11OC]

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]

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

Taiwan: recognize close relationship with the U.S. and important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship (see S. Con. Res. 40), S3952 [14JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 732), S968 [14FE]

——— index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see S. 2688), S2218 [17AP]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see S. 2420), S907 [13FE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see S. 2600), S5456 [30JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 108), S5455 [30JY]

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), S6145 [12SE]

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), S5518 [31JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (see S. 3057), S5456 [30JY]

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

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S5361 [25JY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: provide for use of unleaded aviation gasoline (see S. 3293), S5423 [26JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see S. 3140), S4410 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 2987), S2991 [5JN]

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

Dept. of Education: amend the American History and Civics Education program to require inclusion of programs that educate students about the history and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights (see S. 3446), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see S. 2716), S2321 [19AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report on opioid prescribing rates of physicians of the Veterans Health Administration and conduct pain management training for physicians with highest rates of opioid prescribing (see S. 2819), S2623 [10MY]

——— require departmental medical facility directors to submit plans on how to improve such facilities (see S. 2622), S1948 [22MR]

EPA: ensure equal regulatory treatment of natural gas and electric vehicles (see S. 3226), S5004 [17JY]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S1452 [7MR]

——— support aircraft pilot workforce development, reform pilot examiner regulations, review medical certificate processes, mitigate spread of aquatic invasive species by air, and protect volunteer pilots (see S. 3270), S5360 [25JY]

Immigration: fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines (see S. 3713), S7319 [5DE]

——— require asylum seekers to be screened at U.S. embassies or consulates outside the U.S., create bench warrants for immigrants failing to appear for immigration court, and provide alternatives to detention (see S. 3372), S5931 [23AU]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see S. 3465), S6223 [18SE]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 528), S2924 [24MY]

Taxation: eliminate taxable income limit on percentage depletion for oil and natural gas produced from marginal properties (see S. 2674), S2141 [16AP]

——— permanently extend the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (see S. 2675), S2141 [16AP]

Wildfires: provide regulatory relief for agricultural producers and community banks, improve disaster assessments by accounting for all damages, and encourage Federal-State collaboration (see S. 2299), S168 [11JA]

Cloture motions

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 2311), motion to proceed, S498 [24JA], S545 [29JA]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2565 [9MY]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2138 [16AP], S2241 [18AP]

Brown, Michael L.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S124 [10JA]

Campbell, William L., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S60 [8JA]

Carson, Joel M., III: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2607 [10MY]

Clarida, Richard: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S5818 [22AU], S5965 [28AU]

——— nomination to the FRS Board of Governors, S5818 [22AU]

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

Counts, Walter D., III: nomination to be district judge, S21 [3JA], S150 [11JA]

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]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, S6181 [17SE], S6208 [18SE]

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), S627 [6FE], S798 [8FE]

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

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5411 [26JY], S5469 [31JY]

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

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

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

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), S154 [11JA], S180 [16JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S699 [7FE], S849 [9FE]

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), S305 [18JA], S351 [19JA]

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

Hunt, Joseph H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S5818 [22AU]

Johnson, Lynn A.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S5818 [22AU], S5948 [27AU]

McWilliams, Jelena: nomination to be FDIC Board of Directors Chairperson, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

——— nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors, S2762 [17MY], S2866 [23MY]

Nalbandian, John B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2465 [26AP], S2611 [10MY]

Parker, Thomas L.R.: nomination to be district judge, S20 [3JA], S89 [9JA]

Pizzella, Patrick: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Labor, S1980 [22MR], S2058 [11AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2372 [24AP], S2460 [26AP]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S1980 [22MR], S2028 [10AP]

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

Vought, Russell: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1149 [15FE], S1233 [27FE]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1980 [22MR], S2084 [12AP]

Factsheets

Tax Relief Pays American Workers: by, S129 [10JA]

Letters

Prayer for President Trump: Lois Keene, S6040 [5SE]

Lists

Companies increasing compensation as result of H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, S129 [10JA]

Congressional Review Act resolutions passed, S17 [3JA]

President Trump Executive actions, S17 [3JA]

Memorandums

EPA Grants Oversight Timeline for Federal Grants to State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators/Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officers (STAPPA-ALAPCO): Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (2004), S2095 [12AP]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3886, S3887 [13JN]

Privilege of the floor

Bankston, Paul, S471 [23JA]

Davies, Steven, S471 [23JA]

Glickstein, Daniel, S3390 [7JN]

Schrider, Richard J., S4007 [18JN]

Starr, Matthew, S3390 [7JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1926 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S365 [20JA]

Armed Forces: reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S3745 [12JN]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7490 [12DE]

Bowlsbey, Bryan and Senator Duckworth: tribute to birth of child, S2284 [18AP]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2297, S2298 [19AP]

Budget: deficit, S7413 [11DE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2747, S2748 [17MY]

Caputo, Annie: confirmation to the NRC, S3028 [6JN]

China: efforts to undermine U.S. interests, S3401 [11JN]

Climate: effects of climate change, S15 [3JA]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S15 [3JA]

Commission on the National Defense Strategy for the U.S.: release of ‘‘Providing for the Common Defense—Assessment and Recommendations of the National Defense Strategy Commission’’ report, S7413 [11DE], S7749, S7750, S7751, S7752, S7759 [18DE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): nomination lists, S520 [25JA], S1242 [27FE], S1844 [20MR], S2390 [24AP], S2877 [23MY], S5517 [31JY], S5930 [23AU], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S3932 [14JN], S4868 [10JY]

Congressional Review Act: use as a tool to overrule certain Government regulations, S16 [3JA]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6742 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3403, S3596 [11JN], S3734, S3741, S3743, S3745 [12JN], S3886, S3896 [13JN], S3932 [14JN], S3972 [18JN], S4867 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5480 [31JY], S5542 [1AU]

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

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3005, S3006 [6JN], S3273, S3281 [7JN], S3401, S3402 [11JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent agreement, S3281 [7JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3281 [7JN], S3895 [13JN], S3967, S3972 [18JN]

——— expand capacity and capability of ballistic missile defense system of the U.S., S127 [10JA]

——— funding, S7413 [11DE], S7751, S7752 [18DE]

——— impact of budget sequestration, S7751 [18DE]

——— making appropriations, S1926–S1928 [22MR], S2747, S2748 [17MY]

——— prohibit the indefinite detention of U.S. citizens and lawful resident aliens, S3281 [7JN]

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7829 [19DE]

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, S6039 [5SE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), unanimous-consent agreement, S7829 [19DE]

Dept. of State: include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1926 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2138 [16AP]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6742 [10OC]

Dunne, Michael (Tony): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

EPA: provide to State infrastructure financing authorities additional opportunities to receive loans to support drinking water and clean water State revolving funds to deliver water infrastructure to communities, S6743 [10OC]

Ethiopia: assessment of political and economic history and U.S. policy, S2284–S2287 [18AP]

——— support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), S2284–S2287 [18AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6462 [3OC]

Fannon, Francis R.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources, S3028 [6JN]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3402 [11JN], S3743 [12JN]

Fort Sill, OK: anniversary, S8057• [2JA]

Goodwin, Charles B.: confirmation as district judge, S5987 [28AU]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), House amendment, S365 [20JA]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6462 [3OC]

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), S365 [20JA]

——— fund southern border wall by requiring a work-authorized Social Security number to claim refundable tax credits and welfare applicants to verify citizenship, and increasing illegal border crossing fines, S7034 [15NO]

——— 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, S6461 [3OC]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S7829 [19DE]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system, S16 [3JA]

Kagame, Paul: tribute to leadership and efforts by Rwandan President to rebuild economy and infrastructure, S454–S458 [23JA]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5480 [31JY], S5749 [21AU], S6461 [3OC], S6577 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5480 [31JY]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6461 [3OC], S6578 [5OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: intercontinental ballistic missile launch capability, S127 [10JA]

National security: nuclear deterrent and modernization programs funding, S7751, S7759 [18DE]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2138 [16AP]

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, S4868 [10JY]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, S16 [3JA]

Oklahoma City, OK: anniversary of attack on Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, S2297 [19AP]

Point of order, S3934 [14JN]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2297 [19AP]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7490 [12DE]

Seabolt, Brandon (Ray): Office of the Sec. of Defense Medal for Valor recipient, S5755 [21AU]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S366 [20JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 581), unanimous-consent request, S6039 [5SE]

Slavonic, Gregory J.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S3029 [6JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S128 [10JA]

Taxation: clarify certain rules relative to veteran health insurance and codify veteran eligibility for premium tax credit (H.R. 2372), unanimous-consent request, S3741 [12JN]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), conference report, S16 [3JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S5749 [21AU], S6040 [5SE]

Webco Industries, Inc.: tribute, S2434• [25AP]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2095 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): selection as Chairman, S6035 [5SE]

Reports filed

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876, S2877 [23MY], S6303 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876, S2877 [23MY], S6303 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 2987) (S. Rept. 115–262), S2991 [5JN]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876, S2877 [23MY], S6303 [25SE], S7385 [10DE], S7585 [13DE]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876, S2877 [23MY], S6303, S6304 [25SE], S6770 [10OC], S7132 [27NO], S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Alan R. Shaffer To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Acquisitions and Sustainment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Alex A. Beehler To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Casey Wardynski To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Charles D. Stimson To Be Dept. of the Navy General Counsel: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2877 [23MY]

Nomination of Charles P. Verdon To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of Gregory J. Slavonic To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of James H. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of James J. Malloy To Be U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7356 [6DE]

Nomination of James N. Stewart To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of John Henderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Energy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Lisa M. Schenck To Be U.S. Court of Military Commission Review Judge: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Lisa Porter To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S2876 [23MY]

Nomination of Michael D. Griffin To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Phyllis L. Bayer To Be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Installations, Energy, and the Environment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Nomination of Robert H. McMahon To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of Thomas McCaffery To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of Veronica Daigle To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Readiness: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S6303 [25SE]

Nomination of William Bookless To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Principal Deputy Administrator: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S7385 [10DE]

Nomination of William Roper To Be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Acquisition: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S467 [23JA]

Tributes

Abercrombie, Louise, S6185• [17SE]

Bush, George, S7829 [19DE]

Cornyn, Senator, S7829 [19DE]

Dills, Nathan, S4399• [26JN]

Graham, Vaughn, S2920• [24MY]

Hatch, Senator, S7469 [12DE]

Johnson, Gary, S6219• [18SE]

Kerr, William T., S3029 [6JN]

Kyl, Senator, S6039 [5SE]

McCain, John, S5946 [27AU]

Rajeev, Rohan, S2515• [7MY]

Schumer, Abe, S3932 [14JN]

Winski, Brian E., S7254 [3DE]