TOOMEY, PATRICK J. (a Senator from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (H.R. 4203), S8030, S8036 [22DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431 [26JN], S4639, S4647, S4653, S4654, S4670 [27JN], S4714, S4760, S4770 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3359 [7JN], S3695, S3711 [11JN], S3912 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5837, S5851 [22AU]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5308, S5311 [24JY], S5381, S5388 [25JY], S5429 [26JY], S5501 [31JY]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1687 [13MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4059 [19JN], S4291, S4292 [20JN], S4350 [21JN]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3128), S5622 [15AU]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), S7657, S7661, S7662, S7672 [17DE]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S911 [13FE], S931 [14FE]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S793 [8FE], S2503 [3MY], S5595 [10AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 2311), S187 [16JA]

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

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

Appropriations: create a point of order against any legislative provision containing an earmark to make moratorium on earmarks permanent (see S. 2330), S467 [23JA]

Armed Forces: provide for termination by a spouse of a lessee of certain leases when the lessee dies while in military service (see S. 3241), S5362 [25JY]

——— reconsider decision to withdraw from Syria and urge any future decision to withdraw to be as a result of an interagency process and be conditions-based (see S. Res. 738), S8018 [21DE]

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]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see S. 2979), S2924 [24MY]

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

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

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 382), S521 [25JA]

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]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see S.J. Res. 56), S2680 [15MY]

——— disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (see S.J. Res. 57), S1948 [22MR]

Crime: enhance penalties for stalkers of children (see S. 3306), S5517 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: limit crop insurance premium subsidies based on adjusted gross income of the producer (see S. 2713), S2321 [19AP]

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), S2926 [24MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2879 [23MY]

——— intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (see S. Res. 61), S1846 [20MR]

——— require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense (see S. 3198), S4967 [16JY]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (see S. 382), S2486 [26AP]

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

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1243 [27FE]

——— extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see S. 2871), S2725 [16MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: report on estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures (see S. 2353), S2925 [24MY]

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]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see S. 177), S2968 [4JN]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see S. 3013), S3035 [6JN]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S4967 [16JY]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see S. 3179), S4734 [28JN]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2652), S2969 [4JN]

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

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

Immigration: limit separation of families seeking asylum, expedite asylum process for individuals with children, increase Federal immigration judges, and authorize new family shelters (see S. 3091), S4035 [19JN]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see S. 2507), S1736 [14MR]

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), S550 [29JA]

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

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

Medicare: identify and notify outlier prescribers of opioids (see S. 2920), S2835 [22MY]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see S. 2460), S1243 [27FE]

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

Middle East: hold those responsible for Jamal Khashoggi’s death and human rights and international law violations in Saudi Arabia accountable, and support peaceful resolution and end U.S. involvement in Yemen civil war (see S.J. Res. 69), S7586 [13DE]

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

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

National Chemistry Week: designate (see S. Res. 721), S7431 [11DE]

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

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

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

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 381), S521 [25JA]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 505), S2623 [10MY]

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

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]

Patents: prohibit avoidance of drug patent reviews regardless of sovereign immunity claims facilitated by the transfer of patents to Indian tribes (see S. 2514), S1452 [7MR]

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), S7192 [28NO]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S5619 [15AU]

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]

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), S841 [8FE]

——— revise regulations relative to qualifications of natural persons as accredited investors (see S. 2756), S3036 [6JN]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see S. 3102), S4343 [21JN]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1589), S4966 [16JY]

——— index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see S. 2688), S2343 [23AP]

Terrorism: impose sanctions on foreign members of terrorist organizations responsible for human rights violations by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (see S. 3257), S6191 [17SE]

Ukraine: encourage U.S.-Ukraine cybersecurity cooperation and require a report on such cooperation (see S. 2455), S1243 [27FE]

——— express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see S. Res. 435), S2121 [12AP]

Villanova University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 482), S2391 [24AP]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S3761 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: require impaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to recommend by unanimous vote a sentence for conviction of a crime punishable by death (see S. 2389), S703 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: 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), S6223 [18SE]

Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund (see S. 3746), S7509 [12DE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see S. 2492), S1338 [5MR]

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]

Drugs: withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see S. 3463), S6223 [18SE]

Medicare: provide for certain program integrity transparency measures (see S. 2905), S2835 [22MY]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see S. Res. 671), S6770 [10OC]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (see S. Res. 399), S704 [7FE]

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]

Social Security: exempt firefighters and police officers from the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 3433), S6142 [12SE]

Cloture motions

Axon, Annemarie Carney: nomination to be district judge, S2911 [24MY], S2981 [5JN]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), motion to proceed, S1731 [14MR], S1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3756 [12JN], S3933 [14JN]

Duncan, Stuart K. (Kyle): nomination to be circuit judge, S2304 [19AP], S2338 [23AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4275 [20JN]

Quattlebaum, A. Marvin, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1274 [28FE]

Scholer, Karen Gren: nomination to be district judge, S1150 [15FE], S1304 [1MR]

Pledge of Allegiance 

Senate, S793 [8FE]

Remarks

Allentown, PA: anniversary of Allentown Jewish Community Center, S6184 [17SE]

——— anniversary of Queen City Airport, S5579• [1AU]

American Legion: anniversary of Pennsylvania American Legion, S4841 [9JY]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (S. 1084), S2711 [16MY]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments, S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3271 [7JN], S3892–S3894 [13JN], S3933 [14JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule on indirect auto lending (S.J. Res. 57), S2208 [17AP], S2228 [18AP]

——— reform, S2208 [17AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4469, S4471 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3020–S3022 [6JN], S3892 [13JN], S3933 [14JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), unanimous-consent request, S3005 [6JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 2458), S1719 [14MR]

——— curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund, S7758, S7759 [18DE]

——— reduce prisoner recidivism, promote public safety, and improve fairness in sentencing of Federal crimes, S7757, S7759 [18DE]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (S. 2492), S1719 [14MR]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1719 [14MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), motion to instruct conferees, S4887, S4891 [11JY]

Eximbank: call for confirmation of nominees in order to ensure continued operation, S2254, S2255 [18AP]

——— nominations considered en bloc, unanimous-consent request, S2254 [18AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law, S3022 [6JN]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales, S6944 [14NO]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale, S1719 [14MR]

——— gun control, S6943 [14NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements, S6944 [14NO]

——— improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (S. 2135), S1719 [14MR]

Foreign trade: require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security, S3892 [13JN], S4469, S4471 [27JN], S4887, S4889, S4891 [11JY]

Garrett, Scott: nomination to be Eximbank President, S2254 [18AP]

Greenblatt, Mark L.: nomination to be Eximbank Inspector General, unanimous-consent request, S2255 [18AP]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws, S952 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

——— 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, S952 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

Iron and steel industry: imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S4471 [27JN]

Joseph Gerczak (U.S.C.G.C.): commissioning, S647 [6FE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure access to lifesaving equipment needed in defense of attacks by terrorists and violent criminals by allowing the sale or donation of Federal surplus defense equipment (S. 1087), S2711 [16MY]

National Police Week: observance, S2711 [16MY]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), House amendment, S7757, S7759 [18DE]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (S. 756), unanimous-consent request, S7758 [18DE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2711 [16MY]

Philadelphia Eagles (football team): tribute (S. Res. 399), S684 [7FE]

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, S6943 [14NO]

Pompeo, Mike: nomination to be Sec. of State, S2419 [25AP]

Porter, David J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6798 [11OC]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, S4033 [19JN]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (S. Res. 469), S2247 [18AP]

Social Security: State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S2712 [16MY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, S234 [17JA], S566 [30JA], S684 [7FE], S2063 [11AP], S2418 [25AP], S4316 [21JN], S5050–S5052 [18JY]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S952 [14FE], S1146 [15FE]

World War II: tribute to 110th Regimental Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, S7045 [15NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7115 [27NO]

Tributes

Glanville, William, S7181• [28NO]

Hatch, Senator, S7114 [27NO]

Hill, Christopher D., S566 [30JA]