PETERS, GARY C. (a Senator from Michigan)

Addresses

George Washington’s Farewell Address: read by, S1199–S1203 [26FE]

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4376 [25JN], S4439 [26JN], S4658 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3234 [6JN], S3363, S3368, S3370 [7JN], S3630, S3704 [11JN], S3777, S3855 [12JN], S3908, S3917 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5760, S5761, S5778, S5779, S5783, S5787 [21AU], S5833, S5853 [22AU], S5900, S5903 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (H.R. 3249), S2730, S2731 [16MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5302, S5306 [24JY], S5380, S5385, S5389 [25JY], S5430 [26JY], S5501, S5502, S5520 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1473, S1493 [7MR], S1593 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4055 [19JN]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), S351 [19JA]

National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (S. 573), S8030, S8037 [22DE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7717 [17DE]

Appointments

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

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]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see S. 2971), S4036 [19JN]

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]

——— reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see S. 2141), S4735 [28JN]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see S.J. Res. 54), S7192 [28NO]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (see S. 2736), S6817 [11OC]

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), S4514 [27JN]

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]

——— provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S1845 [20MR]

Burma: 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. 2060), S2969 [4JN]

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

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

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

CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 834), S1220 [26FE]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see S. 2076), S4735 [28JN]

China: condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities (see S. Res. 667), S6772 [10OC]

——— express solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices and condemn practice of non-consenting organ harvesting (see S. Res. 220), S4411 [26JN]

Coast Guard: restrict implementation of rule requiring use of biometric readers for biometric transportation security cards until after submission of assessment of effectiveness of transportation security card program (see S. 3094), S4281 [20JN]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see S. 2633), S5584 [1AU]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1539), S1949 [22MR]

——— reduce identity fraud (see S. 2498), S1338 [5MR]

——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility, strengthen penalties for violent crimes, review criminal justice system, and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 1917), S705 [7FE]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S7927 [19DE]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 722), S7431 [11DE]

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: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S3602 [11JN]

——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see S. 2980), S2924 [24MY]

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

——— 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), S7357 [6DE]

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

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S581 [30JA]

——— 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]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see S. 3706), S7318 [5DE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 2703), S2261 [18AP]

——— provide additional resources to State and local prosecutors to address DNA sample analysis backlogs (see S. 2345), S841 [8FE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Advocacy Centers (see S. 2961), S6356 [27SE]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see S. 2495), S1338 [5MR]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see S. 515), S3760 [12JN]

——— make trade adjustment assistance available to workers whose jobs are eliminated through automation (see S. 2982), S2924 [24MY]

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), S6771 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 3223), S5620 [15AU]

Dept. of Transportation: reduce number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by underride crashes and improve motor carrier and passenger motor vehicle safety (see S. 2219), S7357 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (see S. 946), S1165 [15FE]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see S. 681), S5518 [31JY]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (see S. 2174), S301 [18JA]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 2208), S614 [5FE]

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

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

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

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]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (see S. Res. 168), S6306 [25SE]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 746), S8059 [2JA]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see S. 2506), S2992 [5JN]

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

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

Federal agencies and departments: enter into or amend agreements with States for removal and remedial actions to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in water and land surface and subsurface strata (see S. 3381), S5932 [23AU]

——— improve efficiency and speed of intragovernmental correspondence by requiring any written documents submitted to Congress to be transmitted electronically (see S. 3027), S3293 [7JN]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see S. 2374), S612 [5FE]

——— require repayment of wasteful agency spending (see S. 3398), S5991 [28AU]

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]

Financial institutions: permit captive insurance companies that were members of a Federal Home Loan Bank prior to a certain date to continue to be eligible to be members of such a Bank (see S. 2361), S2774 [17MY]

——— update exception for certain annual notices (see S. 3164), S6342 [26SE]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1244 [27FE]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (see S. 2009), S4735 [28JN]

Fish and fishing: expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management (see S. 1520), S1791 [19MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3359), S5759 [21AU]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S1245 [27FE]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see S. 2269), S4036 [19JN]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see S. Res. 286), S2076 [11AP]

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

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 443), S2014 [9AP]

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), S4735 [28JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see S. 2957), S3602 [11JN]

Hurricanes: 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), S3952 [14JN]

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), S5991 [28AU]

——— establish a public health plan (see S. 1970), S4951 [12JY]

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), S254 [17JA]

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]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 547), S3951 [14JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 481), S6060 [6SE]

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

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

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

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

Maritime Administration: reauthorize certain provisions (see S. 2717), S2321 [19AP]

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

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see S. 1533), S3601 [11JN]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see S. 2227), S7089 [26NO]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see S. 1533), S3601 [11JN]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see S. 497), S2486 [26AP]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see S. 486), S4735 [28JN]

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

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see S. 2327), S348 [19JA]

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S521 [25JA]

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

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see S. Res. 629), S6772 [10OC]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 2271), S1317 [1MR] (see S. 3530), S6542 [4OC]

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 Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 612), S5933 [23AU]

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

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

National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see S. Res. 424), S2041 [10AP]

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

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S2926 [24MY]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 394), S651 [6FE]

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

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see S. 3172), S5955 [27AU]

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

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

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 492), S2485 [26AP]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 397), S704 [7FE]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 400), S851 [9FE]

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

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 632), S6306 [25SE]

NIST: facilitate adoption of composite technology in infrastructure (see S. 3765), S7790 [18DE]

Office for Locating and Reuniting Children With Parents: establish (see S. Res. 566), S4735 [28JN]

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]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see S. 3795), S7926 [19DE]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 694), S7051 [15NO]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3150), S4512 [27JN]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see S. Res. 633), S6223 [18SE]

Public Buildings Reform Board: ensure adequate time is provided to carry out responsibilities (see S. 3675), S7241 [29NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 495), S2485 [26AP]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see S. Res. 660), S6388 [28SE]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see S. Res. 709), S7192 [28NO]

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

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

School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 603), S5583 [1AU]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S3952 [14JN]

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), S1244 [27FE]

——— revise regulations relative to qualifications of natural persons as accredited investors (see S. 2756), S2926 [24MY]

Second Chance Month: designate (see S. Res. 440), S2441 [25AP]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see S. 1027), S704 [7FE]

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]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

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

——— make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 2540), S1686 [13MR]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see S. 2568), S6144 [12SE]

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

——— require tax-exempt organizations who engage in political activity to disclose personally identifiable information about their contributors as part of annual returns (see S. 3284), S5423 [26JY]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see S. 821), S7191 [28NO]

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), S5932 [23AU]

U.S. Geological Survey: perform a nationwide survey of perfluorinated compounds (see S. 3382), S5932 [23AU]

Venezuela: 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), S7089 [26NO]

Voting: 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), S6542 [4OC]

Weichhand, Rebecca T.: tribute (see S. Res. 717), S7357 [6DE]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see S. 3644), S7089 [26NO]

——— 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), S5832 [22AU]

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), S7657 [17DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1906), S7926 [19DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 3166), S5620 [15AU]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S2321 [19AP]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 2127), S501 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (see S. 2552), S1735 [14MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a task force in the International Trade Administration to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (see S. 2427), S967 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: identify and develop best practices for training of elementary and secondary school counselors regarding career counseling (see S. 3081), S3982 [18JN]

——— require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify the school’s president and a member of the Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see S. 2431), S1164 [15FE]

FAA: allow use of passenger facility charge revenue to enhance security at airports and make projects for installation of security cameras eligible for Airport Improvement Program (see S. 2859), S2724 [16MY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a civilian personnel rotation program for Federal cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 3437), S6142 [12SE]

——— improve management of Federal personal property (see S. 3031), S3293 [7JN]

——— require executive agencies to consider rental in any analysis for equipment acquisition (see S. 3251), S5108 [19JY]

Federal employees: establish civilian personnel rotation program for cybersecurity professionals at non-military and non-intelligence agencies that confront cybersecurity challenges (see S. 2620), S1947 [22MR]

Franklin, Aretha L.: tribute (see S. Res. 615), S5831 [22AU]

GSA: provide flexibility relative to leaseback of certain Federal real property (see S. 3678), S7241 [29NO]

NASA: provide for continuing cooperation with Israel Space Agency (see S. 2504), S1378 [6MR]

SEC: exempt from registration brokers participating in the transfer of ownership of smaller privately-held companies (see S. 3518), S6355 [27SE]

Taxation: exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in the same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see S. 3697), S7242 [29NO]

Veterans: improve contracting opportunities for service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business concerns (see S. 3606), S6816 [11OC]

Privilege of the floor

Farkas, Jillian, S6453 [2OC]

Moylan, Shawn, S2330 [19AP]

Stephenson, Thomas, S4880 [10JY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7496 [12DE]

Bridenstine, Representative: nomination to be NASA Administrator, S2299 [19AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase maximum amounts of Farm Service Agency loans for years in which those maximum amounts are insufficient to satisfy demand (S. 2552), S1745 [15MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a task force in the International Trade Administration to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (S. 2427), S1914 [22MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3938 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to higher education institutions to expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs and early/middle college programs (S. 718), S4859 [10JY]

Dept. of HHS: require Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to report to Congress on barriers to providing medication-assisted drug treatment to youths, S6161 [17SE]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S808 [8FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (S. 2147), S2669 [15MY]

Detroit Diesel Corp.: anniversary, S6137• [12SE]

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

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2366 [24AP]

——— suitability to be circuit judge relative to views on sexual orientation or gender identity, S2366 [24AP]

FAA: allow airports the option of using fluorine-free foam for combating fires, S6430 [2OC]

——— reauthorize programs, S6429 [2OC]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S2564 [9MY]

——— expand broadband Internet access service to rural areas, S900 [13FE]

Flint, MI: tribute to small business startup companies, S5095 [19JY]

Foreign policy: provide congressional review and impose sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea to counter aggression (H.R. 3364), S808 [8FE]

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

Highland Park, MI: anniversary, S7315• [5DE]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (S.J. Res. 63), S6756 [10OC]

——— ensure health coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions, S6756 [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 (S.J. Res. 64), S7465 [12DE]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6667 [5OC]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6668 [5OC]

Kraninger, Kathleen L.: nomination to be Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director, S7159 [28NO]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary, S137• [10JA]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2453 [26AP]

Ring, John F.: nomination to the NLRB, S2058 [11AP]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7496 [12DE]

Sault Ste. Marie, MI: anniversary, S4728• [28JN]

Senate: legislative priorities, S514 [25JA]

Shore, Grace: Macomb County, MI, Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame inductee, S5829• [22AU]

Sterling Heights, MI: anniversary, S4400• [26JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to health care, S6756 [10OC]

Votes: position on missed, S5001 [17JY]

Wayne State University: anniversary, S7130• [27NO]

Tributes

Hall, Charles, S2591• [9MY]

Stephenson, Thomas, S4859 [10JY]

Williams, Dennis, S2987 [5JN]