SCHUMER, CHARLES E. (a Senator from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4671 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S2993 [5JN], S3362 [7JN], S3716, S3718 [11JN], S3857 [12JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5726 [20AU], S5767, S5788 [21AU], S5853, S5854, S5855, S5864 [22AU], S5900, S5902, S5934, S5936 [23AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5280 [24JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1489 [7MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4345, S4348 [21JN]

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), S350, S351 [19JA]

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

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S959, S972 [14FE]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H726 [30JA]

Articles and editorials

Stop Breaking Up Families at the Border, New York (NY) Post, S3962 [18JN]

To Pay for Wall, Trump Would Cut Proven Border Security Measures, Ron Nixon, New York (NY) Times, S83 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see S. 236), S4843 [9JY]

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]

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

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see S. 1158), S4966 [16JY]

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]

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), S2726 [16MY]

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

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

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

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

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize release of Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records on investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids (see S. Res. 379), S468 [23JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorize document production to parties in U.S. v. Mariia Butina (see S. Res. 604), S5583 [1AU]

——— authorize document production to the prosecution in U.S. v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (see S. Res. 628), S6143 [12SE]

——— authorize release of documents to Dept. of Justice on investigation arising out of allegations of unauthorized disclosure of information (see S. Res. 536), S3035 [6JN]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see S. 2467), S1286 [28FE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: 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] (see S. 3749), S7586 [13DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2518 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S5424 [26JY]

——— provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see S. 3469), S6278 [24SE]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 292), S1287 [28FE]

Dept. of Justice: 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 State: renegotiate agreement establishing date by which Iraqi Jewish Archive artifacts are meant to return to Iraq to ensure preservation and care of such artifacts (see S. Res. 577), S5066 [18JY]

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

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 802), S3906 [13JN]

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S6304 [25SE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 8), S4370 [25JN]

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]

——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see S. 3385), S5932 [23AU]

——— 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]

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]

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

——— 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. 3149), S4512 [27JN]

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

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]

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]

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

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

Freedom of the press: affirm that the press is not the enemy of the people, reaffirm important roles of a free media, condemn attacks on a free press, and require U.S. officials to defend and uphold the Constitution (see S. Res. 607), S5692 [16AU]

FTC: prohibit circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products (see S. 3639), S7050 [15NO]

Gambling: acknowledge rights of States relative to sports wagering and maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and character of professional and amateur sporting contests (see S. 3793), S7926 [19DE]

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

Health: allow States to expand basic health programs to cover more low-income individuals at lower cost (see S. 3485), S6277 [24SE]

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]

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

——— 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]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 707), S7133 [27NO]

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), S6732 [9OC]

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), S139 [10JA]

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

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

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

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 569), S6964 [14NO]

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

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

Mabel Lee Memorial Post Office, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2751), S2440 [25AP]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see S. 2549), S1735 [14MR]

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

Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY: designate (see S. 3694), S7242 [29NO]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see S. 2300), S168 [11JA]

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

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

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

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 1503), 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), S6342 [26SE]

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

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

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see S. 3267), S5360 [25JY]

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

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 637), S6224 [18SE]

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

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

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 Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 636), S6224 [18SE]

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

Native Americans: tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 444), S1948 [22MR]

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

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

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]

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), S6439 [2OC]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S4344 [21JN]

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]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in Colorado v. Willenberg (see S. Res. 519), S2836 [22MY]

——— authorize representation in Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al. (see S. Res. 500), S2485 [26AP]

——— authorize representation Jacob R. Kent, et al., v. R.L. Vallee, Inc., et al. (see S. Res. 706), S7088 [26NO]

——— authorize representation of Senator Graham in U.S. v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah (see S. Res. 406), S967 [14FE]

——— 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]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Richard Goldberg in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (see S. Res. 457), S2075 [11AP]

——— authorize testimony and representation of Sam Frazier in U.S. v. Adam Albrett, etc. (see S. Res. 685), S6885 [12OC]

Stanley Michels Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2692), S2261 [18AP]

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

Tuskegee Airmen Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see S. 2550), S1735 [14MR]

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), S6190 [17SE]

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), S2926 [24MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 689), S7051 [15NO]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 370), S110 [9JA] (see S. Res. 393), S651 [6FE]

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), S6189 [17SE]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana, use tax revenues to assist certain small businesses, research effects on driving and health, restrict advertising to protect children, and expunge certain marijuana-related convictions (see S. 3174), S4734 [28JN]

Jamestown, NY: tribute to National Comedy Center (see S. Res. 477), S2321 [19AP]

NOAA: provide for equitable management of summer flounder based on geographic, scientific, and economic data (see S. 3331), S5582 [1AU]

Postal Service: authorize veterans service organizations to solicit donations at post offices before and after Federal holidays (see S. 3187), S4875 [10JY]

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]

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

Resignation as Lt. Governor of Minnesota: Tina Smith, S4 [3JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, S596 [5FE], S2450, S2451 [26AP], S4314 [21JN], S4380 [26JN], S5673 [16AU]

——— making consolidated appropriations, S1800 [20MR], S1886 [22MR]

——— making continuing, S28 [4JA], S51 [8JA], S82 [9JA], S114 [10JA], S144 [11JA], S214 [17JA], S266, S304, S306, S307 [18JA], S352 [19JA], S360 [20JA], S396 [21JA], S431 [22JA], S446 [23JA], S596 [5FE], S618 [6FE], S672 [7FE], S794, S816 [8FE], S7219 [29NO], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005, S8007 [21DE], S8022 [22DE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 143), S7328 [6DE]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay and death benefits, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown, S396 [21JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (S.J. Res. 54), S7150 [28NO]

Barr, William P.: nomination to be Attorney General, S7963 [20DE]

Bounds, Ryan W.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2975 [5JN], S3396 [11JN], S5023 [17JY]

Brennan, Michael B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2506 [7MY], S2558 [9MY], S2600 [10MY]

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.: anniversary, S6628 [5OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE]

——— deficit, S2741 [17MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2019–2028 (S. Con. Res. 36), motion to proceed, S2741 [17MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of deaths of John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S5228 [24JY]

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, S1887 [22MR], S2637 [14MY], S2784 [21MY], S7149 [28NO], S7533 [13DE], S7828 [19DE]

——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2230 [18AP]

——— noncompliance with international agreement to stop using products containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), S4357 [25JN]

——— prohibit alteration of penalties against Chinese telecommunications companies that violate U.S. export control or sanctions laws, S4013 [19JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: anniversary of election to the House of Representatives (S. Res. 689), S6970 [15NO]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1668 [13MR], S6778 [11OC]

——— impact of climate change on frequency and intensity of natural disasters, S6778 [11OC]

——— release of National Climate Assessment, S7108 [27NO]

Clinton, Hillary Rodham: Dept. of Justice report on handling of FBI investigation into use of personal e-mail account for official business and deletion of e-mails while serving as Sec. of State, S3865 [13JN], S3931 [14JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations, S2249 [18AP]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S4466 [27JN]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S544 [29JA], S597 [5FE], S619 [6FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authority to meet during Senate session, unanimous-consent request, S6037 [5SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (S. 2952), S2844 [23MY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2230 [18AP]

Courts: decision in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) relative to constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S7643 [17DE], S7738 [18DE]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), S1859 [21MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S1995 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide trade adjustment assistance to farmers adversely affected by reduced exports resulting from tariffs imposed as retaliation for U.S. tariff increases (S. 3258), S5318 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3931 [14JN], S4013 [19JN], S4466 [27JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, S5673 [16AU]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to instruct conferees, S4862 [10JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), motion to proceed, S3270 [7JN], S3396 [11JN]

——— making appropriations, S28 [4JA], S51 [8JA], S794 [8FE], S1800 [20MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5673 [16AU]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding to purchase firearms for teachers, S5873 [23AU]

——— review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions of higher education, S2804 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7458 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827 [19DE]

——— strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, S82 [9JA]

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, S3962 [18JN], S4884 [11JY], S5082 [19JY], S5532 [1AU], S6708 [9OC]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), House amendment, S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8007 [21DE], S8022 [22DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), motion to proceed, S8005 [21DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7739 [18DE], S7828 [19DE]

——— release of documents relative to investigation into foreign interference in elections, S2362 [24AP]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (S. 2644), S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2192 [17AP], S2291 [19AP], S2450 [26AP], S4986 [17JY], S5081 [19JY], S5873 [23AU], S6970 [15NO], S7199 [29NO]

Dept. of State: decision to not impose certain sanctions on Russia, S559 [30JA]

——— include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program (H.R. 1625), House amendment, S1886 [22MR]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), House amendment, S2192 [17AP], S2249 [18AP]

——— clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), unanimous-consent request, S2249 [18AP]

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), S182 [16JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5673 [16AU]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for those affected by hurricanes and wildfires (H.R. 4667), S28 [4JA]

Diseases and disorders: combating Ebola virus and other infectious diseases funding, S2891 [24MY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (H.R. 5247), unanimous-consent request, S1981 [22MR]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), S6168 [17SE]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1531 [8MR]

Education: increase public school teacher compensation and investment in public education, S2806 [22MY]

Elections: condemn efforts to undermine or distract from investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections and enhance protections from interference in future elections, S544 [29JA], S1619 [12MR], S1743 [15MR], S2691 [16MY], S2784 [21MY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (S. 2261), S145 [11JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4329 [21JN]

Executive Office of the President: appoint family reunification czar to manage reunification process for immigrant families separated at or near ports of entry, S4356 [25JN]

Farr, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S2975 [5JN], S3396 [11JN], S7075 [26NO], S7108 [27NO], S7150 [28NO], S7198 [29NO]

——— suitability to be district judge relative to legal defense of discriminatory voting laws and redistricting plans, S7075 [26NO], S7108 [27NO], S7150 [28NO], S7198 [29NO]

FBI: investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S508 [25JA]

——— seizure of information from President Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, S2024 [10AP]

——— 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), House amendment, S174 [16JA]

FCC: decision to repeal net neutrality regulations, S174 [16JA], S1204 [26FE]

——— disapprove rule on net neutrality (S.J. Res. 52), S1224 [27FE], S1346 [6MR], S2559 [9MY], S2698 [16MY], S2741 [17MY], S3397 [11JN]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment, S3396 [11JN], S3931 [14JN], S4013 [19JN]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (S. 317), unanimous-consent request, S2413 [25AP]

Firearms: gun control, S1132 [15FE], S1223 [27FE], S1257 [28FE], S1328 [5MR], S1618 [12MR], S1647 [13MR], S1696 [14MR], S2783 [21MY]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S1203 [26FE], S1223 [27FE], S1257 [28FE], S1618 [12MR], S1647 [13MR]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (S. 3304), S5465 [31JY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S1696 [14MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty (H.R. 1892), House amendment, S618 [6FE], S672 [7FE], S794, S816 [8FE]

Foreign policy: assessment of meeting between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S3730 [12JN], S3865 [13JN], S3930 [14JN], S4830 [9JY], S5465 [31JY]

——— efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S2229 [18AP], S2290 [19AP], S2690 [16MY], S2890 [24MY], S2956 [4JN]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S1406 [7MR], S1648 [13MR]

General Motors Co.: impact of announced closures of auto plants, S7107 [27NO]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S352 [19JA], S7458 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005, S8007 [21DE], S8022 [22DE]

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, S266, S304, S306, S307 [18JA], S352 [19JA], S360 [20JA], S396 [21JA], S431 [22JA], S446 [23JA]

——— 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), unanimous-consent request, S305 [18JA], S427 [21JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5442 [30JY]

Health: health insurance premium rates, S4357 [25JN]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S3001 [6JN], S3865 [13JN]

Helen Keller Services (organization): anniversary, S6135 [12SE]

Hurricanes: assessment of disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Maria, S1800 [20MR]

——— express condolences for victims of, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Florence, S6168 [17SE]

——— express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by, Hurricane Michael, S6778 [11OC]

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, S1647 [13MR]

——— 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), S28 [4JA], S114 [10JA], S144 [11JA], S174 [16JA], S214 [17JA], S267, S307 [18JA], S360 [20JA], S396 [21JA], S431 [22JA], S446 [23JA], S481 [24JA], S508 [25JA]

——— 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, S795 [8FE], S856 [12FE], S891, S894 [13FE], S931, S932 [14FE], S1132, S1148 [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, S3961, S3962, S3963 [18JN], S4012 [19JN], S4255 [20JN], S4314 [21JN], S4356 [25JN], S4380 [26JN], S4465 [27JN], S4691 [28JN]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S82 [9JA], S396 [21JA], S7219 [29NO], S7328 [6DE], S7458 [12DE], S7533 [13DE], S7642 [17DE], S7738 [18DE], S7827 [19DE], S7962 [20DE], S8005, S8007 [21DE], S8022 [22DE]

——— reform, S4691 [28JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), S144 [11JA], S3963 [18JN]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S7827 [19DE], S8022 [22DE]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, S856 [12FE], S891 [13FE], S1406 [7MR]

Insurance: allow States to establish reinsurance programs, give States flexibility to provide affordable health insurance options outside of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exchanges, and continue cost-sharing premium subsidies, S3962 [18JN]

——— 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), S6708 [9OC], S6737 [10OC], S6779 [11OC]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S174 [16JA]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S1406 [7MR], S1530 [8MR], S1648 [13MR]

Jackson, Ronny L.: withdrawal of nomination to be Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S2450 [26AP]

Kavanaugh, Brett M.: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S4848 [10JY], S4883 [11JY], S4961 [16JY], S4977, S5023 [17JY], S5029 [18JY], S5117 [23JY], S5228 [24JY], S5317 [25JY], S5396 [26JY], S5442 [30JY], S5464 [31JY], S5531 [1AU], S5673 [16AU], S5706, S5707 [20AU], S5736 [21AU], S5792 [22AU], S5873 [23AU], S5964 [28AU], S6014 [4SE], S6037 [5SE], S6042 [6SE], S6121 [12SE], S6167 [17SE], S6200 [18SE], S6268 [24SE], S6286 [25SE], S6315, S6321 [26SE], S6401 [1OC], S6418 [2OC], S6457 [3OC], S6509 [4OC], S6562, S6695, S6696 [5OC]

——— request for complete records relative to nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S5442 [30JY], S5531 [1AU], S5706, S5707 [20AU], S5964 [28AU], S6014 [4SE], S6037 [5SE], S6042 [6SE]

——— suitability to be Supreme Court Justice relative to sexual misconduct allegations, S6167 [17SE], S6200 [18SE], S6268 [24SE], S6286 [25SE], S6315, S6321 [26SE], S6401 [1OC], S6418 [2OC], S6457 [3OC], S6509 [4OC], S6562, S6695, S6696 [5OC]

Kennedy, Anthony M.: announcement of retirement from Supreme Court, S4690 [28JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: release of American prisoners, S2558 [9MY], S2600 [10MY]

Macron, Emmanuel: U.S. visit by French President, S2400 [25AP]

Marcus, Kenneth L.: confirmation as Assistant Sec. of Education for Civil Rights, S3596 [11JN]

McNamee, Bernard L.: nomination to FERC, S7304 [5DE], S7328 [6DE]

Memorial Day: observance, S2891 [24MY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S144 [11JA], S619 [6FE], S2024 [10AP], S2086 [12AP], S2741 [17MY], S2784 [21MY], S2805 [22MY], S2845 [23MY], S2890 [24MY], S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3865 [13JN], S6970 [15NO], S7199 [29NO]

National Memorial for Peace and Justice: grand opening, S2451 [26AP]

National Police Week: observance, S2690 [16MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S2558 [9MY]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, S2192 [17AP]

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, S4862 [10JY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S6121 [12SE]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7739 [18DE], S7828 [19DE]

Oldham, Andrew S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2658 [15MY], S5023 [17JY]

Parkland, FL: condemn shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S1132 [15FE], S1696 [14MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2506 [7MY], S3397 [11JN], S7643 [17DE]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S2638 [14MY], S2845 [23MY]

Pharmaceuticals: implement strategy to reduce prescription drug prices, S2601 [10MY], S2691 [16MY]

Political parties: condemn call to harass members of Trump administration, S4357 [25JN]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2400 [25AP]

Porter, David: nomination to be circuit judge, S2974 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2506 [7MY]

——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S6952 [14NO]

——— use of Senate blue-slip courtesy relative to confirmation of judicial nominees, S2600 [10MY], S5023 [17JY]

Pruitt, E. Scott: assessment of tenure as EPA Administrator, S1995 [9AP]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1258 [28FE]

Republican Party: failure of congressional leadership to condemn President Trump relative to felony convictions of former political and legal associates, S5872 [23AU]

——— national agenda, S2975 [5JN]

Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC: rename in honor of John McCain, S5943 [27AU], S5964 [28AU]

Russia: accept U.S. intelligence on interference in U.S. elections, protect future elections from interference, implement sanctions, and oppose interference in special counsel investigation (S. Res. 582), S5084 [19JY]

——— 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), S5081, S5088, S5098 [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), S5081, S5088 [19JY]

——— develop strategy to expose and deter interference in U.S. elections and other democratic countries, S4977 [17JY], S5028 [18JY]

——— enforce sanctions, conduct hearings on U.S.-Russia summit meeting, protect special counsel investigation, and address security of U.S. elections, S4986 [17JY]

——— impose sanctions for enabling Syria to use chemical weapons against the Syrian population, S2229 [18AP]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities, S2192 [17AP]

Ryder, John L.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, unanimous-consent request, S6951 [14NO]

Santa Fe, TX: condemn shooting at Sante Fe High School, express condolences to friends and family of victims, and commend first responders, S2783 [21MY]

Saudi Arabia: hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S7150 [28NO]

SEC: grant authority to reject certain corporate stock buyback offers, S1531 [8MR]

Senate: importance of bipartisanship, S6952 [14NO]

——— legislative priorities, S3 [3JA], S82 [9JA], S114 [10JA], S446 [23JA], S508 [25JA], S544 [29JA]

——— tribute to newly elected Senators, S6904 [13NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation of the Senate in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (S. Res. 581), S7738 [18DE]

Senate Rules: improve procedures for consideration of nominations (S. Res. 355), S2361 [24AP]

Sessions, Jeff: resignation as Attorney General, S6904 [13NO]

Ships and vessels: establish uniform and environmentally sound standards governing discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel in the navigable waters of the U.S., S2249 [18AP]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, S144 [11JA], S266 [18JA], S397 [21JA], S446 [23JA]

——— extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 1827), S28 [4JA]

Stras, David R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S544 [29JA]

Supreme Court: decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 31 relative to mandatory payment of union fees by public sector employees, S4466 [27JN]

——— decision in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, S4466 [27JN]

——— decision in President Trump v. Hawaii relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, S4466 [27JN]

——— nominee selection process, S4483 [27JN], S4690 [28JN], S4829 [9JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S482 [24JA], S544 [29JA], S596 [5FE], S618 [6FE], S932 [14FE], S1224 [27FE], S1328 [5MR], S1346 [6MR], S1531 [8MR], S1742 [15MR], S1801 [20MR], S2048 [11AP], S2087 [12AP], S2193 [17AP], S2507 [7MY], S4256 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4381 [26JN]

——— impact on budget deficit, S1995 [9AP], S2741 [17MY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S795 [8FE], S931, S932 [14FE], S1132, S1148 [15FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), motion to proceed, S856 [12FE], S891, S894 [13FE]

——— allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), unanimous-consent request, S894 [13FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, S6121 [12SE]

Trump, President: characterization of alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants, S174 [16JA]

——— characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4960 [16JY], S4975, S4976, S4985 [17JY]

——— decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2601 [10MY]

——— effects of rhetoric on political extremism and violence, S7108 [27NO]

——— ensure decision to revoke security clearances is to protect national security interests only, S5707 [20AU]

——— evaluation of administration, S558 [30JA], S2658 [15MY], S5792 [22AU], S8005 [21DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, S1647 [13MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to efforts to undermine integrity of the democratic process, S6969 [15NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S4862 [10JY], S5229 [24JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and use of social media, S3 [3JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S215 [17JA], S2637 [14MY], S2784 [21MY], S2804 [22MY], S3002 [6JN], S3271 [7JN], S4256 [20JN], S4315 [21JN], S4357 [25JN], S4465 [27JN], S7149 [28NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to health care, S2450 [26AP], S2956 [4JN], S3001 [6JN], S4013 [19JN], S4830 [9JY], S5082 [19JY], S5397 [26JY], S5532 [1AU], S5737 [21AU], S6708 [9OC], S6779 [11OC]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S4692 [28JN], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

——— evaluation of climate change policies, S1669 [13MR], S7108 [27NO]

——— Executive order ending policy that forced family separation for parents with children attempting to enter the U.S. illegally, S4314 [21JN]

——— order to declassify and release documents related to the investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, S6201 [18SE]

——— statements on constitutionality of pardoning himself and special counsel investigation, S2955 [4JN], S2974 [5JN], S3272 [7JN]

——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S4960 [16JY], S4975, S4976, S4985 [17JY], S5028 [18JY], S5080–S5082, S5084, S5088 [19JY], S5118 [23JY], S5318 [25JY]

——— take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President (S. Con. Res. 4), S3271 [7JN]

Turkey: U.S. policy, S3270 [7JN]

Vitter, Wendy: nomination to be district judge, S2658 [15MY]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Deputy Administrator, S1995 [9AP]

Whitaker, Matthew G.: appointment as acting Attorney General, S7076 [26NO], S7963 [20DE]

——— suitability to be Acting Attorney General, S6904 [13NO]

Whitehouse, Senator: tribute to ongoing floor speeches on climate change, S1668 [13MR]

Wildfires: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders for efforts in response to, and provide disaster relief for wildfires in California, S6904 [13NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): release of documents on investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections, S2715 [16MY]

Resignations

Senate: Al Franken, S20 [3JA]

Statements

Farewell Statement: John McCain, S5944 [27AU]

President Trump’s Remarks Relative to Investigation of Russian Interference in U.S. Elections During News Conference With Russian President, Vladimir Putin: Senator McCain, S4976 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 3174, Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act, S4740 [28JN]

S. 3187, Restoring Access, Improving Service To Enable Veterans Engaging To Fundraise (RAISE VET FUND) Act, S4876 [10JY]

S. 3331, Fluke Fairness Act, S5586 [1AU]

S. 3440, Measuring Real Income Growth Act, S6191 [17SE]

S. 3540, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S6439–S6450 [2OC]

Tributes

Akaka, Daniel K., S1994 [9AP]

Alexander, Senator, S7644 [17DE]

Bailey, David, S2690 [16MY]

Beaver, Michael P., S2506 [7MY]

Bush, Barbara Pierce, S2229 [18AP]

Bush, George, S7257 [3DE], S7304 [5DE]

Chauca, Flavio, S2690 [16MY]

Cochran, Senator, S1886, S1896 [22MR]

Donnelly, Senator, S7739 [18DE]

Duckworth, Senator, S1994 [9AP]

Griner, Crystal, S2690 [16MY]

Hatch, Senator, S7457 [12DE]

Heitkamp, Senator, S7533 [13DE]

Hyde-Smith, Senator, S1994 [9AP], S2192 [17AP]

Jones, Senator, S2 [3JA]

McCain, John, S5943 [27AU], S5963 [28AU]

McCaskill, Senator, S7851 [19DE]

McKeon, Michael F., S5689 [16AU]

Miller, Zell, S1994 [9AP]

Nelson, Senator, S7828 [19DE]

Perkins, Giles, S7258 [3DE]

Reid, Harry, S2637 [14MY]

Reilly, Larry, Jr., S2891 [24MY]

Ryan, Speaker, S2048 [11AP]

Schumer, Abe, S3931 [14JN]

Shelby, Senator, S5536 [1AU]

Smith, Senator, S2 [3JA]

Truglio, Jason, S2690 [16MY]

Trump, Melania, S2637 [14MY]