MENENDEZ, ROBERT (a Senator from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4418, S4431 [26JN], S4666, S4667 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3257, S3258 [6JN], S3357, S3358, S3367, S3368, S3369, S3389 [7JN], S3624, S3625, S3687, S3688, S3689, S3693, S3704, S3718 [11JN], S3762, S3768, S3774, S3847, S3852, S3854, S3857 [12JN], S3918 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697, S5698 [16AU], S5721, S5722 [20AU], S5773, S5775, S5781, S5786, S5788 [21AU], S5838, S5851 [22AU], S5900, S5934, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of State: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7600 [13DE], S7629 [17DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5298, S5310, S5311 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5381, S5385, S5387 [25JY], S5425, S5426, S5434, S5435 [26JY], S5457 [30JY], S5501 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1484, S1485, S1486, S1487, S1488, S1493, S1494 [7MR], S1585, S1594 [8MR], S1635 [12MR]

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), S843 [8FE]

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]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 1918), S7139, S7143 [27NO]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7719 [17DE]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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]

Armed Forces: exclude receipt of basic allowance for housing for members in determining eligibility for certain Federal benefits (see S. 2488), S2322 [19AP]

——— 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]

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

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

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

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

CBO: study and report on impact of legislation on spending on children (see S. 3074), S3951 [14JN]

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), S5268 [24JY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see S. 2387), S703 [7FE]

——— provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see S. 2769), S2484 [26AP]

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: 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), S6964 [14NO]

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), S2837 [22MY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: require discrimination and harassment awareness and prevention training, institute discrimination surveys, and require disclosure of sexual misconduct settlements (see S. 2236), S1687 [13MR]

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

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

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S6143 [12SE]

——— provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see S. 2967), S2924 [24MY]

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

——— extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see S. 2086), S4369 [25JN]

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), S6225 [18SE]

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), S3983 [18JN]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see S. 3181), S7587 [13DE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students in schools (see S. 2572), S6225 [18SE]

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

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see S. 2483), S1316 [1MR]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a demonstration program to test alternative pain management protocols to limit use of opioids in emergency departments (see S. 2516), S2263 [18AP]

——— encourage use of family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2924), S2835 [22MY]

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

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see S. 3338), S5582 [1AU]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 693), S7432 [11DE]

——— provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening (see S. 689), S6059 [6SE]

——— publish data relative to prevalence of substance use disorders in the Medicaid beneficiary population and treatment of substance use disorders under Medicaid (see S. 2912), S2835 [22MY]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers and National Health Service Corps (see S. 1899), S652 [6FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S2726 [16MY]

——— require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (see S. 1348), S2624 [10MY]

——— support development of evidence-based family-focused residential treatment programs (see S. 2923), S2835 [22MY]

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

——— grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (see S. 2144), S2624 [10MY]

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

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S6225 [18SE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see S. 3476), S6223 [18SE]

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]

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), S6771 [10OC]

——— improve Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program (see S. 3587), S6815 [11OC]

——— require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to implement national employer notification service (see S. 3603), S6816 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see S. 319), S3601 [11JN]

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

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see S. 681), S3294 [7JN]

——— modify presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see S. 2105), S254 [17JA]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see S. 2038), S2263 [18AP]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see S. 2881), S4513 [27JN]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S6277 [24SE]

District of Columbia: statehood (see S. 1278), S5004 [17JY]

Egypt: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and support political reform, human rights, and holding of free, fair, and credible elections (see S. Res. 450), S1948 [22MR]

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]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see S. Res. 168), S2076 [11AP]

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]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see S. 1303), S7509 [12DE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2784), S6630 [5OC]

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

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see S. 1682), S5932 [23AU]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see S. 974), S3761 [12JN]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 424), S968 [14FE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see S. 2274), S348 [19JA]

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

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 3128), S4411 [26JN] (see S. 3628), S7050 [15NO] (see S. 3703), S7275 [4DE]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S5456 [30JY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see S. 1152), S2878 [23MY]

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

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1212), S3294 [7JN]

——— 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]

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

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (see S. 1520), S67 [8JA]

Foreign policy: strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 3336), S5582 [1AU]

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

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5992 [28AU]

——— 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), S6771 [10OC]

Freedom of the press: condemn decision by President Trump to ban journalists from certain events and attacks on the media, and affirm role of the media to hold Government officials accountable without fear of reprisal (see S. Res. 601), S5583 [1AU]

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), S2343 [23AP]

Gyari, Lodi G.: tribute (see S. Res. 686), S6924 [13NO]

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), S3906 [13JN]

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), S3983 [18JN]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see S. 3033), S3293 [7JN]

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

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

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

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

——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see S. 3227), S5004 [17JY]

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), S6225 [18SE]

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

——— ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees (see S. 2554), S5108 [19JY]

——— require coverage of treatment of infertility (see S. 2960), S3983 [18JN]

International Parental Child Abduction Month: observance (see S. Res. 431), S1630 [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), S46 [4JA]

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), S6771 [10OC]

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

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

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see S. Res. 511), S2725 [16MY]

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

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

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 3038), S3293 [7JN]

Marrakesh Treaty To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled: implement (see S. 2559), S1765 [15MR]

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

Medicaid: ensure coverage of inpatient treatment services furnished in mental institutions (see S. 2921), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see S. 1301), S5693 [16AU]

——— prohibit health plans and pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacies from informing individuals regarding prices for certain drugs and biologicals (see S. 2553), S5424 [26JY]

——— provide for an option for individuals age 55 to 64 to buy into Medicare (see S. 1742), S4951 [12JY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see S. 2460), S3602 [11JN]

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

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

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S1245 [27FE]

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

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

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), S7256 [3DE]

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

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 425), S1452 [7MR]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 573), S2013 [9AP]

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

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S4917 [11JY]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 625), S6143 [12SE]

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

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 Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 529), S2925 [24MY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 659), S6356 [27SE]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see S. 3167), S4734 [28JN]

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

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

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

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see S. 3087), S4035 [19JN]

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: establish a public health insurance option (see S. 194), S4951 [12JY]

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), S6389 [28SE]

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]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see S. Res. 402), S875 [12FE]

——— require a report on designation as a state sponsor of terrorism (see S. 2780), S2485 [26AP]

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), S2836 [22MY]

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), S968 [14FE]

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]

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

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]

——— 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), S7191 [28NO]

Taiwan: support diplomatic alliances around the world (see S. 3406), S6028 [4SE]

Taxation: allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see S. 2718), S2321 [19AP]

——— authorize designation of additional taxable vaccines (see S. 3253), S7386 [10DE]

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

——— 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]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 597), S5455 [30JY] (see S. Res. 610), S5759 [21AU]

——— 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), S6439 [2OC]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see S. 821), S2968 [4JN]

Turkey: restrict loans from international financial institutions until the Turkish Government ends detention of U.S. citizens (see S. 3248), S5107 [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 (see S. 2823), S6225 [18SE]

U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness: strengthen (see S. 743), S8017 [21DE]

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), S2121 [12AP]

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]

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 War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S2725 [16MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S7242 [29NO]

——— recognize and honor service of individuals who served in U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps (see S. 3729), S7357 [6DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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]

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

Children and youth: require that Federal children’s programs be separately displayed and analyzed in the President’s budget (see S. 3075), S3951 [14JN]

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

Cuba: extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 391), S613 [5FE]

Cyprus: repeal prohibition on transfer of articles on the U.S. Munitions List (see S. 2963), S2924 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see S. 2954), S2923 [24MY]

Dept. of HHS: conduct a family recovery and reunification program to help reunify families and protect children with parents or guardians with a substance use disorder who have temporarily lost custody of their children (see S. 2926), S2836 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an election security grant program (see S. 3116), S4344 [21JN]

——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see S. 2915), S2835 [22MY]

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

Dept. of Transportation: publish a notice of proposed rulemaking relative to seatbelts on schoolbuses (see S. 2992), S2991 [5JN]

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

FCC: require continued application of certain local broadcasting requirements to licensees even if such licensees change from a very high frequency station to an ultra high frequency station (see S. 3632), S7050 [15NO]

Generalized System of Preferences: provide for suspension of eligibility for countries that fail to meet minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking (see S. 2308), S187 [16JA]

——— require countries to comply with certain labor standards to be eligible (see S. 2307), S187 [16JA]

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

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

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

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see S. 3142), S4410 [26JN]

Medicaid: issue guidance to States to improve care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome and their parents or guardians (see S. 3429), S6142 [12SE]

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

——— establish rules for payment for graduate medical education (GME) costs for hospitals that establish a new medical residency training program after hosting resident rotators for short durations (see S. 3305), S5517 [31JY]

Middle East: 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]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 510), S2679 [15MY]

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

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

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see S. 3291), S5423 [26JY]

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), S5066 [18JY]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Res. 716), S7357 [6DE]

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

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2562), S1765 [15MR]

Petroleum: ban exportation of crude oil or refined petroleum products derived from Federal land (see S. 3011), S3035 [6JN]

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ: designate (see S. 3209), S4951 [12JY]

Russia: 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]

Taxation: provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 3358), S5759 [21AU]

——— repeal tax increase on victims of sexual harassment (see S. 2820), S2623 [10MY]

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

U.S. Agency for Global Media: avoid duplication of public diplomacy programs and efforts and improve research and evaluation of public diplomacy (see S. 3654), S7051 [15NO]

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

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

Remarks

Afghanistan: persecution of religious minorities, S5575 [1AU]

Appropriations: making continuing, S343 [19JA], S418 [21JA]

Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, S7976–S7978 [20DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, S7026 [15NO]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7486, S7488 [12DE], S7560 [13DE]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), motion to discharge, S1808 [20MR], S7164 [28NO]

Azar, Alex M., II: nomination to be Sec. of HHS, S483 [24JA]

Bahrain: disapprove export of certain defense articles (S.J. Res. 65), motion to discharge, S7026 [15NO]

Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2382 [24AP]

——— call for improvement of labor rights and worker safety, S2382 [24AP]

Brownback, Sam: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom, S497 [24JA]

Burma: release Dept. of State report on atrocities committed against Rohingya people and investigate and hold accountable those responsible for committing crimes against humanity, S5911 [23AU]

Cameroon: address escalating violence in Anglophone regions, advance democratic solution to political crisis, facilitate access by humanitarian organizations, and condemn human rights abuses, S7233–S7235 [29NO]

Central African Republic: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2431 [25AP]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1676 [13MR], S7420 [11DE], S7858 [19DE]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S1676 [13MR]

Cuba: political reform, S2338 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5542 [1AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4860 [10JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5711 [20AU]

Dept. of HHS: require drug manufacturers to publicly justify unnecessary price increases (S. 1348), S5881 [23AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an election security grant program (S. 3116), S4989 [17JY]

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, S5254 [24JY]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7752 [18DE]

Dept. of State: modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), S7353 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit conduct of offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (S. 999), S1677 [13MR]

——— proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S634 [6FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5573 [1AU]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5711 [20AU]

Díaz-Canel, Miguel: selection as President by Cuba’s National Assembly, S2338 [23AP]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2370 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2370 [24AP]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1569 [8MR]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S1371 [6MR]

Evans, James R.: nomination to be Ambassador to Luxembourg, S2899 [24MY]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S7202 [29NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7202 [29NO]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (S. 974), S5881 [23AU]

FEMA: reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1368), S7858 [19DE]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, S5573 [1AU]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (S. 3300), S5470 [31JY]

——— gun control, S1277 [28FE]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (H.R. 38), S1277 [28FE]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5470 [31JY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1945), S1277 [28FE]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: funding, S5711 [20AU]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S4338 [21JN]

——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 3336), S7128 [27NO]

——— waiver of secondary sanctions against countries or entities for significant transactions with Russian defense and intelligence sector, S5542 [1AU]

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, S343 [19JA], S418 [21JA]

Grenell, Richard A.: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S2454 [26AP]

Guatemala: reaffirm U.S. support, encourage credible and efficient process to select attorney general, and ensure commitment to good governance and accountability, S1448 [7MR]

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), S260 [17JA], S418 [21JA]

——— Diversity Visa Program, S261 [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, S934 [14FE], S1140 [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, S4028 [19JN], S4276 [20JN]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S262 [17JA]

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, S35 [4JA]

——— impose sanctions relative to ballistic missile program, support for acts of international terrorism, and violations of human rights and enforce arms embargo (S. 722), S35 [4JA]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (S.J. Res. 64), S7421 [11DE]

——— impact of proposed rule limiting the type of charitable contributions that are deductible on Federal taxes on programs providing State tax credits for donations to State-approved funds, S6123 [12SE]

Israel: reaffirm relationship with the U.S., S6767 [10OC]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5254 [24JY], S5880–S5882 [23AU], S6591 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6591 [5OC]

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 (S.J. Res. 69), S7565 [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 (S. 3652), S7487 [12DE], S7562 [13DE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S7128 [27NO]

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, S4860 [10JY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7752 [18DE]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1277 [28FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S5254 [24JY]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2402 [25AP], S2459 [26AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2459 [26AP]

Rettig, Charles P.: nomination to be IRS Commissioner, S6122–S6124 [12SE]

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 (S. Res. 584), S5088 [19JY]

——— 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), S5088 [19JY]

——— condemn ongoing occupation of, and human rights violations in, Crimea and call for continued sanctions against those engaged in such illegal occupation (S. Res. 571), S4861 [10JY]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, S7127 [27NO]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4989 [17JY]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (S. Res. 402), S1372 [6MR]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7164 [28NO]

——— U.S. policy, S7560–S7562 [13DE]

SEC: require disclosure of corporate political spending, S5573 [1AU]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize, S7752 [18DE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1569 [8MR]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S418 [21JA]

South Sudan: appoint special envoy, develop strategy to incentivize Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) members to end conflict, improve coordination with allies on foreign aid, and pursue U.N. sanctions, S4839 [9JY]

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX): launch of Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center, S634 [6FE]

Syria: ongoing civil war, S6183 [17SE]

——— U.S. policy, S6183 [17SE]

Tanzania: condemn harassment of opposing political figures, support freedoms of speech and assembly, and reinstate refugee program, S4365–S4367 [25JN]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S6122–S6124 [12SE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S934 [14FE], S1140 [15FE]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes, S6123 [12SE]

Treaties and agreements: assessment of U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement annual Conference of the Parties meeting, S7420 [11DE]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4988 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S1818, S1820 [20MR], S4860 [10JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S3753 [12JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S483 [24JA], S5254 [24JY], S5880–S5882 [23AU]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S4275 [20JN]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S35 [4JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to judicial nominees, S7203 [29NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S4338 [21JN]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1676 [13MR], S7420 [11DE]

——— proposed withdrawal from certain treaties, S8056 [2JA]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4988 [17JY]

Venezuela: express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S2339 [23AP]

Votes: position on missed, S2988 [5JN]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1676 [13MR]

Williams, Charles J.: nomination to be district judge, S6050 [6SE]

World Refugee Day: observance, S4275 [20JN]

Tributes

Alexeyeva, Lyudmila, S7383 [10DE]

Burke, Robert J., S1874• [21MR]

Connell, Grover, Jr., S2118• [12AP]

McCain, John, S5985 [28AU]