WARNER, MARK R. (a Senator from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), S4431, S4439 [26JN], S4737 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), S3224, S3250, S3258 [6JN], S3329, S3337, S3338, S3374, S3382 [7JN], S3604, S3615, S3638, S3639, S3640, S3687 [11JN], S3849 [12JN], S3914, S3915 [13JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5697 [16AU], S5726, S5730 [20AU], S5768, S5777, S5781 [21AU], S5837, S5860 [22AU], S5900, S5901, S5902 [23AU]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), S7936 [19DE]

——— integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7363 [6DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), S5297, S5302, S5311 [24JY], S5435 [26JY], S5461, S5462 [30JY], S5503 [31JY], S5533 [1AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1386 [6MR], S1446, S1474, S1504, S1524 [7MR], S1545 [8MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), S4056 [19JN], S4334 [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), S351 [19JA], S442 [22JA]

Taxation: allow premium tax credit relative to unsubsidized Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage (H.R. 2579), S972, S1118 [14FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

Armed Forces: 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]

Ashe, Arthur: tribute (see S. Res. 624), S6059 [6SE]

Buffalo Soldiers: tribute (see S. Res. 409), S1221 [26FE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see S. 2578), S6144 [12SE]

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]

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]

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]

Crime: provide enhanced protections for taxpayers from fraud and other illegal activities (see S. 3246), S5107 [19JY]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 3178), S6926 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for State and tribal regulation of hemp production (see S. 2667), S2879 [23MY]

Dept. of Commerce: ensure ZTE Corp., compliance with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into with Bureau of Industry and Security (see S. 3455), S6222 [18SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (see S. 2497), S2644 [14MY]

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

——— provide for teacher, principal, and other school leader quality enhancement (see S. 3340), S5582 [1AU]

Dept. of HHS: provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services (see S. 2904), S2835 [22MY]

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

Dept. of HUD: authorize Community Development Block Grant Program grants for partnerships with nonprofit organizations that provide tools, equipment, or resources used for community development or rehabilitation projects (see S. 2808), S2594 [9MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow denial of transfer of firearms or issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 2458), S1339 [5MR]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (see S. 662), S7052 [15NO]

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

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

——— establish a tiger team to address difficulties in implementation of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program after enactment of certain changes to housing allowances (see S. 3777), S7790 [18DE]

——— increase efficiency in recruitment and hiring of health care workers separating from the Armed Forces and create uniform credentialing standards for certain health care professionals (see S. 3417), S6058 [6SE]

——— study effectiveness of Veterans Crisis Line in preventing veteran suicide (see S. 2174), S705 [7FE]

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

Edmonds, Rodrick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 352), S7657 [17DE]

Elections: expose and deter interference in U.S. elections by Russia and other countries by imposing sanctions and blocking assets and coordinate with the European Union on such efforts (see S. 2313), S5067 [18JY]

——— protect administration of Federal elections against cybersecurity threats (see S. 2593), S1947 [22MR]

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

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

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see S. 2421), S907 [13FE]

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

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

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 2295), S168 [11JA]

Financial institutions: provide a safe harbor for financial institutions that maintain a customer account at the request of a Federal or State law enforcement agency (see S. 3045), S5131 [23JY]

Firearms: improve National Instant Criminal Background Check System by increasing Federal and State reporting requirements (see S. 2135), S1287 [28FE]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see S. 2095), S6414 [1OC]

——— require a background check for every firearm sale (see S. 2009), S4513 [27JN]

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

FTC: establish Office of Cybersecurity to provide oversight of data security at credit reporting agencies (see S. 2289), S138 [10JA]

George Washington Memorial Parkway: designate a rest area on Mount Vernon Trail as the Peter B. Webster III Memorial Area (see S. 3350), S5692 [16AU]

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

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

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see S. 3505), S6771 [10OC]

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 at or near ports of entry (see S. 3036), S3293 [7JN]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see S. 2101), S2925 [24MY]

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

Iran: condemn human rights violations and violence or retribution targeting antigovernment demonstrators and support freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly (see S. Res. 368), S139 [10JA]

John F. Kennedy (U.S.S.): anniversary of commissioning (see S. Res. 585), S5108 [19JY] (see S. Res. 618), S5932 [23AU]

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

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 569), S6732 [9OC]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see S. 2383), S1791 [19MR]

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

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

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

Medicaid: evaluate access to services and treatment for substance use disorders, telehealth services, and remote patient monitoring for pediatric populations (see S. 2910), S2835 [22MY]

Medicare: expand use of telehealth services for treatment of opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders (see S. 2901), S2835 [22MY]

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

Military Retiree Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 377), S1317 [1MR]

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

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

National GIS Day: designate (see S. Res. 701), S7052 [15NO]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 2863), S6817 [11OC]

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), S4734 [28JN]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 478), S2321 [19AP]

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), S7276 [4DE]

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

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 266), S967 [14FE]

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

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 2584), S6190 [17SE]

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]

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

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see S. 1364), S6414 [1OC]

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

Taxation: increase national limitation amount for qualified highway or surface freight transfer facility bonds (see S. 2320), S300 [18JA]

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

——— promote retirement savings on behalf of small business employees by improving SIMPLE retirement accounts and easing the transition from a SIMPLE plan to a 401(k) plan (see S. 3197), S4916 [11JY]

——— require Internet-based, real-time responses to requests to verify taxpayer income for legitimate business purposes (see S. 1958), S7089 [26NO]

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), S6278 [24SE]

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), S6144 [12SE]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 542), S3760 [12JN]

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

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

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see S. 1050), S2969 [4JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see S. Con. Res. 35), S1244 [27FE]

Credit: expand access to mortgages for self-employed and other creditworthy individuals with non-traditional forms of income by expanding types of documentation used to verify income (see S. 3401), S5991 [28AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to support and encourage public-private partnerships in Appalachia that will improve regional infrastructure, encourage entrepreneurship, and create jobs (see S. 2569), S1790 [19MR]

——— rename as Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (see S. 2733), S2391 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: express gratitude to Sec. of Defense Mattis for his service, support for U.S. alliances, and concern over decision to withdraw Armed Forces from Syria (see S. Res. 741), S8028 [22DE]

Dept. of Education: streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive an associate’s degree through a reverse transfer (see S. 3066), S3951 [14JN]

Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (see S. 3714), S7356 [6DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: report on tax compliance relative to non-employer business income (see S. 3097), S4281 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: improve processing and oversight of security clearances and background investigations (see S. 3724), S7356 [6DE]

Federal employees: reimburse for income taxes incurred during travel, transportation, and relocation (see S. 3236), S5066 [18JY]

Medicare: improve quality measurement and development (see S. 3493), S6304 [25SE]

NASA: secure technological edge of the U.S. in civil and military aviation and aeronautics (see S. 2977), S2924 [24MY]

Taxation: establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 6), S7088 [26NO]

U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day: designate (see S. Res. 595), S5424 [26JY]

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]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S434 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: allow acquisition of two Ford-class carriers in single contract to reduce cost and expedite fleet growth, S5891 [23AU]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), S5752 [21AU], S5891 [23AU]

——— prohibit funding to grant, deny, or revoke access, or eligibility of access to classified information except in accordance with applicable Government regulations, S5752 [21AU]

Dept. of HHS: improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 6931), S7311 [5DE]

Dept. of Justice: integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the U.S. by creating a national communications network to initiate and facilitate alerts for missing adults (H.R. 5075), S7311 [5DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, S5891 [23AU]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), S1713 [14MR]

——— promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), motion to proceed, S1359, S1360 [6MR]

Evanina, William R.: nomination to be National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director, S7853 [19DE]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), House amendment, S178 [16JA], S270 [18JA]

Federal employees: support pay increase for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees, S5332 [25JY]

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, S434 [22JA]

Grant, Britt Cagle: nomination to be circuit judge, S5447 [30JY]

Haspel, Gina: nomination to be CIA Director, S2748 [17MY]

Immigration: 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, S5332 [25JY]

——— reform, S5332 [25JY]

Intelligence services: authority to spend certain ballistic missile defense funds relative to congressional oversight, S434 [22JA]

——— improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, S178 [16JA], S270 [18JA]

Maguire, Joseph: nomination to be National Counterterrorism Center Director, S7913 [19DE]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (S. 3172), S7767 [18DE]

Native Americans: extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (H.R. 984), S152 [11JA]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons, S178 [16JA]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, S2913 [24MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Federal employees, S5332 [25JY]

Votes: position on missed, S5447 [30JY], S7913 [19DE]

Tributes

Curren, Stephen, S2913 [24MY]

Demeter, Guy, S2913 [24MY]

Huizenga, David, S2914 [24MY]

Kyl, Senator, S7853 [19DE]

Neal, Andy, S2914 [24MY]

Nims, Matthew, S2914 [24MY]

Sutten, Kerry, S647 [6FE]