MARKEY, EDWARD J. (a Senator from Massachusetts)

Affidavits

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Elizabeth Rasor, S6671 [5OC]

Amendments

American Fisheries Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1322), S5863, S5867 [22AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431 [26JN], S4653 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3251 [6JN], S3303, S3354 [7JN], S3638, S3717 [11JN], S3908 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5761, S5786, S5787 [21AU], S5837, S5851, S5861 [22AU], S5901, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280, S5298, S5300, S5304 [24JY], S5363, S5377, S5384 [25JY], S5430 [26JY], S5585 [1AU]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6193 [17SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1482, S1502 [7MR], S1594 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4283, S4288, S4289 [20JN]

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), S196, S197 [16JA], S254, S255 [17JA]

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]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (S. 3277), S7995 [20DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S1084, S1091, S1116 [14FE], S1174 [15FE]

Articles and editorials

Battle Over Accusations Goes on as Kavanaugh Nomination Advances, Heidi Przybyla, NBCNews.com (Internet site), S6671 [5OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL): anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7242 [29NO]

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

Annapolis (MD) Capital Gazette: commemorate lives of victims and honor survivors and families of victims of shooting, commend bravery of staff, express gratitude to first responders, and respect role of journalism (see S. Res. 575), S4951 [12JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see S. 2328), S348 [19JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S1380 [6MR]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S2391 [24AP]

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

Australia: commemorate anniversary of World War I Battle of Hamel, forging relationship with the U.S., and support continued military, diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation (see S. Con. Res. 41), S4875 [10JY]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend reforms, economic growth, and NATO partnership, and support commitment to transatlantic security and military capabilities (see S. Res. 432), S1792 [19MR]

Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see S. Res. 459), S2219 [17AP]

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

Bureau of Prisons: improve compassionate release process (see S. 2471), S1453 [7MR]

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), S5620 [15AU]

——— make clear that each decennial census shall tabulate the total number of persons in each State, and that no information regarding U.S. citizenship or immigration status may be elicited in any such census (see S. 2580), S1845 [20MR]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population, support freedom of the press, and sanction military officials for certain crimes (see S. Res. 635), S6224 [18SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees and journalists, commend Bangladesh for acceptance of Rohingya refugees and assistance agencies for relief efforts, and support safe repatriation efforts (see S. Res. 376), S467 [23JA]

——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 3696), S7242 [29NO]

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

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

Cambodia: support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 2412), S7319 [5DE]

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

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

CDC: reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use (see S. 2579), S1845 [20MR]

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]

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

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), S6278 [24SE]

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]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 3171), S4734 [28JN]

Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic (see S. 2250), S301 [18JA]

Climate: express that climate change is real and human activity is the main cause, convey impact on frequency and severity of extreme weather, end misinformation campaigns, and provide NSF grants on climate change education (see S. Res. 573), S4951 [12JY]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (see S. Res. 708), S7133 [27NO]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform investigations of claims of violations of rights and protections by employees, update sexual harassment prevention and response training, and institute discrimination surveys (see S. 2159), S301 [18JA]

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

——— require discrimination and harassment awareness and prevention training, institute discrimination surveys, and require disclosure of sexual misconduct settlements (see S. 2236), S301 [18JA]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of Americorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the U.S. (see S. Res. 434), S1735 [14MR]

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

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

Credit: improve regulation of ‘‘payday’’ lending by ensuring consumers control their own bank accounts, increasing transparency, and banning lead generators and anonymously registered websites in payday lending (see S. 2417), S907 [13FE]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see S. 1286), S613 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify exception to work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility by expanding employment opportunities, including certain veterans’ programs (see S. 2477), S1316 [1MR]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for children be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan (see S. 2723), S2487 [26AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see S. 2835), S3952 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S1736 [14MR]

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

——— issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process (see S. 3435), S6191 [17SE]

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

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

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal financial assistance to distribute voter registration forms to students enrolled at the institution (see S. 2699), S6926 [13NO]

——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see S. 3110), S4343 [21JN]

Dept. of Energy: provide for study and evaluation of net metering, which allows consumers and businesses who generate their own electricity to be compensated for energy they provide to the electric grid (see S. 2747), S2439 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize a loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment employees (see S. 2524), S3294 [7JN]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas and distribute maternity care health professionals to such areas (see S. 783), S110 [9JA]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see S. 2567), S5005 [17JY]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling, eliminate deceptive claims, and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2647), S2075 [11AP]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S840 [8FE]

——— 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), S5424 [26JY]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see S. 2597), S2644 [14MY]

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

——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and staff and require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 2314), S1736 [14MR]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see S. 3112), S4966 [16JY]

——— reduce ability of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to engage in enforcement actions that harm unaccompanied alien children and ensure safety and welfare of such children (see S. 3624), S6964 [14NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2744), S6190 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see S. 2152), S254 [17JA]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see S. 2763), S2484 [26AP]

Dept. of Labor: enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector (see S. 1518), S2041 [10AP]

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

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

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see S. 2147), S2392 [24AP]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and provide States and transportation planning organizations with data sets measuring the level of access by all modes of transportation to important destinations (see S. 3491), S6304 [25SE]

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

——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see S. 833), S1735 [14MR]

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

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

Drugs: end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans (see S. 1764), S876 [12FE]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7088 [26NO]

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

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

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see S. Res. 473), S2262 [18AP]

——— ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see S. 3312), S5585 [1AU]

——— 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), S2343 [23AP]

FAA: enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see S. 2422), S907 [13FE]

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), S6414 [1OC]

FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on inaccurate caller identification information and require telephone service providers to offer technology to subscribers to reduce unwanted telephone calls (see S. 2705), S2261 [18AP]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 3655), S7051 [15NO]

——— lengthen statute of limitations for enforcing robocall violations (see S. 2694), S2261 [18AP]

——— prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone and video service rates (see S. 2520), S3294 [7JN]

FEC: require additional disclosures relative to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee (see S. 2695), S2261 [18AP]

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: establish a grant program to provide assistance to States to prevent and repair damage to small business, condominium association, and residential structures with crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite (see S. 2745), S6225 [18SE]

——— establish a pilot program for long-term rental assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2880), S2773 [17MY]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 2996), S2991 [5JN]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see S. 1152), S841 [8FE]

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

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1220 [26FE]

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

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

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5955 [27AU]

——— 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), S2835 [22MY]

Freedom of the press: reaffirm importance, condemn rhetoric publicizing acts of aggression against the press, oppose withdrawal of Jim Acosta’s press credentials, and investigate death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. Res. 691), S7051 [15NO]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3744), S7509 [12DE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2679 [15MY]

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), S2553 [8MY]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see S. 808), S4951 [12JY]

Hidden Figures Way, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 3370), S5931 [23AU]

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

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

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S2923 [24MY]

Human rights: recognize critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance (see S. Res. 407), S1288 [28FE]

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

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

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), S2774 [17MY]

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

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S169 [11JA]

——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 3517), S6771 [10OC]

IRS: disapprove rule ending requirement of tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S.J. Res. 64), S6542 [4OC]

Israel: celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see S. Res. 502), S2644 [14MY]

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office, Boston, MA: designate (see S. 2355), S581 [30JA]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Security Consultative Meeting with the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7052 [15NO]

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

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

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

Law enforcement officers: make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see S. 3688), S7510 [12DE]

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 646), S6304 [25SE]

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

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

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

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

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), S4844 [9JY]

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

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S7242 [29NO]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers and suppliers across State lines to facilitate access to out-of-State pediatric care for children and their families (see S. 2415), S2643 [14MY]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 1879), S2440 [25AP]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see S. 2843), S5693 [16AU]

——— provide for home infusion therapy services temporary transition payment (see S. 1738), S841 [8FE]

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

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 2301), S168 [11JA]

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

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

NASA: authorize programs (see S. 3799), S7926 [19DE]

——— 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 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 Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 449), S1948 [22MR]

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

National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 531), S2925 [24MY]

National Breastfeeding Month: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see S. 3076), S3951 [14JN]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 573), S2725 [16MY]

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

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 525), S5719 [20AU]

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

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

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 462), S2120 [12AP]

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

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

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: determine value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities (see S. 3617), S6964 [14NO]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 385), S549 [29JA]

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

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4734 [28JN]

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

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, accept recommendations of allies to combat Russian cyber warfare, and support efforts to counter Russian aggression (see S. Res. 535), S3035 [6JN]

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

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1537), S968 [14FE]

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), S4876 [10JY]

NLRB: establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations (see S. 2810), S2594 [9MY]

NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 2388), S703 [7FE]

——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 2396), S704 [7FE]

Nuclear weapons: designate a national day of remembrance for workers of the U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 682), S6816 [11OC]

——— prevent a nuclear arms race resulting from weakened international restrictions on proliferation of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (see S. 3667), S7190 [28NO]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see S. 2621), S1948 [22MR]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool (see S. 1270), S2013 [9AP]

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

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]

Petroleum: ban exportation of crude oil or refined petroleum products derived from Federal land (see S. 3011), S3295 [7JN]

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), S7192 [28NO]

Preserve America Initiative: expand cultural heritage tourism to increase job creation, boost economic growth, and collaborate with communities adjacent to national parks to leverage local tourism assets (see S. 2395), S2486 [26AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see S. 2321), S300 [18JA]

Privacy: give option to delete personal information collected by Internet operators resulting from Internet activity prior to age 13 (see S. 2965), S2924 [24MY]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see S. 2360), S581 [30JA]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 423), S1316 [1MR]

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

Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 388), S581 [30JA]

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]

——— 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), S7133 [27NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 521), S2878 [23MY]

Saudi Arabia: condemn and hold Mohammed bin Salman and those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, call for negotiations to end war in Yemen and dispute with Qatar, and urge release of political prisoners (see S. Res. 714), S7319 [5DE]

——— require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Res. 541), S3760 [12JN]

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

SEC: require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination (see S. 2454), S1243 [27FE]

——— require issuers to disclose certain activities relative to climate change (see S. 3481), S6277 [24SE]

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

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: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see S. 379), S2553 [8MY]

——— 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), S2643 [14MY]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 915), S300 [18JA]

Space policy: reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes relative to commercial space activities (see S. 3277), S5361 [25JY]

Taiwan: advocate for inclusion in certain international organizations (see S. 2962), S2924 [24MY]

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

Taxation: extend certain tax credits relative to electric cars (see S. 3449), S7790 [18DE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 796), S6143 [12SE]

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

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

Territories: provide the option of discharging certain unsecured financial obligations, allocate funds to eligible Puerto Rican creditors whose debt was terminated, and audit causes of Puerto Rico’s debt (see S. 3262), S5360 [25JY]

Terrorism: declassify documents relative to September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 610), S6145 [12SE]

——— 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), S5267 [24JY]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see S. 821), S7088 [26NO]

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge compliance or ratification by certain countries to this and other nuclear weapon treaties (see S. Res. 562), S4734 [28JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 1023), S6029 [4SE]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see S. 2334), S2392 [24AP] (see S. 2823), S5932 [23AU]

U.S. Coral Reef Task Force: anniversary (see S. Res. 544), S3760 [12JN]

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

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), S2322 [19AP]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 626), S6143 [12SE]

——— provide for voter registration through the Internet, require Election Assistance Commission to establish best practices for election cybersecurity and audits, and provide funding to implement such practices (see S. 1510), S5361 [25JY]

——— require States to automatically register eligible voters (see S. 1353), S652 [6FE]

——— require voting systems to produce voter-verified, auditable paper records of votes, accessibility for disabled individuals, and post-election risk-limiting audits (see S. 3049), S3760 [12JN]

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

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see S. 1101), S7790 [18DE]

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

Women’s Health Research Day: designate (see S. Res. 383), S521 [25JA]

World Breastfeeding Week: designate (see S. Res. 605), S5583 [1AU]

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

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S1220 [26FE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burma: condemn mass atrocities committed against the Rohingya in Burma and urge accountability for the Burmese military (see S. Res. 735), S7926 [19DE]

Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see S. 3527), S6388 [28SE]

Crime: prohibit gay and trans panic defense (see S. 3188), S4875 [10JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish clean technology consortia to enhance economic, environmental, and energy security by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies (see S. 2612), S1947 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit research and development, production, and deployment of Trident D5 low-yield nuclear warhead (see S. 3448), S6189 [17SE]

Dept. of HHS: develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic (see S. 2931), S2877 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide grants to States to encourage implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements (see S. 2546), S1735 [14MR]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 3020), S3293 [7JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program for projects to strengthen and protect vulnerable infrastructure used during mass evacuations (see S. 2951), S2923 [24MY]

Drugs: provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 2981), S2924 [24MY]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see S. 2317), S253 [17JA]

EPA: reaffirm final determination relative to greenhouse gas emissions standards for light-duty vehicles (see S. 2643), S2040 [10AP]

——— update and modernize reporting requirements for contaminants in drinking water and provide assistance to disadvantaged communities to improve water quality testing and compliance with standards (see S. 3192), S4916 [11JY]

Essex National Heritage Area: repeal funding authorization sunset and total funding cap (see S. 2570), S1790 [19MR]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see S. 3078), S3982 [18JN]

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

——— move Berkshire County, MA, from the Albany, NY, television market into the Springfield, MA, market in order to provide carriage of television stations covering Massachusetts news (see S. 3524), S6356 [27SE]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see S. 3347), S5582 [1AU]

FDA: require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (see S. 3428), S6142 [12SE]

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

FTC: establish privacy protections for customers of online edge providers (see S. 2639), S2040 [10AP]

——— extend, enhance, and revise certain laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and establish additional protections (see S. 2932), S2877 [23MY]

Medicaid: require States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance while such individual is an inmate of a public institution (see S. 3445), S6189 [17SE]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day: support goals (see S. Res. 508), S2679 [15MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: enhance reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers on accidents involving fatalities or serious injuries and make vehicle safety information publicly available (see S. 3344), S5582 [1AU]

Native Americans: reaffirm Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe reservation (see S. 2628), S1948 [22MR]

NIH: conduct or support further comprehensive research for creation of a universal influenza vaccine (see S. 2438), S1164 [15FE]

——— study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see S. 3286), S5423 [26JY]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see S. 2740), S2391 [24AP]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: pursue a complaint of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries (see S. 2929), S2877 [23MY]

Power resources: reinstate ban on export of coal, crude oil, and natural gas produced in the U.S. (see S. 2886), S2793 [21MY]

Privacy: encourage companies to apply privacy protections included in European Union General Data Protection Regulation to U.S. citizens (see S. Res. 523), S2924 [24MY]

Rivers: designate segments of Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers for inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 3468), S6223 [18SE]

Saudi Arabia: require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement and impose conditions relative to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, uranium enrichment, and human rights (see S. 3785), S7926 [19DE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 2287), S138 [10JA]

Transportation Security Administration: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening by repealing requirement that a portion of such fees be deposited into the Treasury (see S. 3418), S6059 [6SE]

Cloture motions

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S965 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Letters

Suitability of Brett M. Kavanaugh to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations: Roberta Kaplan, Kaplan Henker & Fink LLP, S6670, S6671 [5OC]

——— William Pittard, Kaiser Dillon PLLC, S6670 [5OC]

Motions

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2698 [16MY]

Privilege of the floor

Goldsmith, William, S2280 [18AP]

Schultz, Mary, S2280 [18AP]

Remarks

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts (organization): tribute to Fall Field Day Tour of Duty, S6383• [28SE]

Appropriations: making continuing, S320 [19JA]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), House amendment, S7866 [19DE]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2246 [18AP]

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (S. 834), S1232 [27FE]

——— reauthorize and expand a program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with injection drug use, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1674 [13MR], S7172 [28NO]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings, S7869 [19DE]

——— recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Fourth National Climate Assessment and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with such findings (S. Res. 708), S7172 [28NO]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7172 [28NO]

Corps of Engineers: Boston Harbor improvement project, Plymouth Harbor dredging project, and Cape Cod bridge replacement project funding, S6748 [10OC]

——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6748 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3879 [13JN]

——— low-yield nuclear warhead funding, S4398 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5875 [23AU]

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

Dept. of HHS: develop national milestones to measure success in curtailing the opioid epidemic, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior: proposal to allow offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf, S636 [6FE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5505 [31JY]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers for services provided, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5875 [23AU]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 3021), House amendments, S6748 [10OC]

Diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease research funding, S5875 [23AU]

Drugs: making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic, S321 [19JA]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6161 [17SE]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), House amendment, S6463 [3OC]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1573 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4398 [26JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1231 [27FE], S2581, S2585 [9MY], S2689, S2696, S2697, S2708 [16MY], S3397 [11JN]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (S. 2853), S2701 [16MY]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as information service (S. 2853), unanimous-consent request, S2701 [16MY]

FDA: require warning labels to be affixed to prescription opioid containers or packaging stating such drugs can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose (S. 3428), S6162 [17SE], S6463 [3OC]

FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, S6749 [10OC]

Firearms: develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (S. 1915), S1232 [27FE]

——— gun control, S1232 [27FE]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3735 [12JN]

FTC: require data brokers to establish procedures to ensure accuracy of collected personal information, S1573 [8MR]

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, S320 [19JA]

Health care professionals: protect sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (H.R. 302), House amendment, S6297 [25SE], S6429 [2OC]

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), S320 [19JA], S797 [8FE]

——— 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, S4297 [20JN]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4930 [12JY], S6672 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6673 [5OC]

Koch, Charles: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2376 [24AP]

Koch, David H.: impact of contributions on efforts to discredit scientific research behind climate change, S2376 [24AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: prohibit unconstitutional military strikes or introduction of Armed Forces into hostilities without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (S. 2016), S1308 [1MR]

Medicaid: require States to suspend, rather than terminate, an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance while such individual is an inmate of a public institution, S6463 [3OC]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (S. 2740), S2378 [24AP]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2914 [24MY]

Political campaigns: impact and influence of money and corporations in elections, S2376 [24AP]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2421 [25AP]

Power resources: impact of efforts to transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to clean and renewable energy, S2377 [24AP]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S2100 [12AP]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1573 [8MR]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S320 [19JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S1307–S1309 [1MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S1822 [20MR]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1674 [13MR], S7172 [28NO]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4297 [20JN]

U.S. Geologic Survey: funding, S5505 [31JY]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S2100 [12AP]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1674 [13MR]

Tributes

Brazelton, T. Berry, S2615• [10MY]

Sciuto, Mary A., S1942 [22MR]