ARIZONA

Amendments

Grand Canyon: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), H8618, H8620, H8621 [30OC]

——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), consideration (H. Res. 656), H8552 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: conduct certain water security measures in Western States through improved conservation and restoration efforts and groundwater management (see S. 2718), S6189 [28OC] (see H.R. 4891), H8539 [28OC]

——— execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (see S. 1057), S2293 [8AP] (see H.R. 2030), H2985 [2AP]

——— provide for water security, reliability, modernization, and abundance in Western States (see H.R. 5217), H9167 [21NO]

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument: modify boundary (see S. 3119), S7207 [19DE] (see H.R. 4840), H8457 [23OC]

Chiricahua National Park: establish (see S. 3121), S7207 [19DE]

Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of land (see S. 2419), S5311 [1AU]

Corps of Engineers: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in Arizona (see H.R. 2206), H3252 [10AP]

Courts: add Flagstaff and Yuma to list of locations in which district court shall be held (see S. 688), S1705 [6MR] (see H.R. 1569), H2504 [6MR]

——— appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 1797), S3362 [12JN] (see H.R. 78), H203 (see H.R. 215), H209 [3JA]

——— appoint additional Federal circuit judges for the ninth circuit, divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits, and appoint additional judges to certain district courts (see S. 722), S1734 [7MR]

——— provide for conversion of temporary judgeships to permanent judgeships (see S. 3086), S7156 [18DE]

Dept. of Justice: improve claims process under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for those exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing (see S. 776), S1844 [13MR] (see H.R. 757), H1210 [24JA]

——— improve compensation under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 947), S2088 [28MR] (see H.R. 3783), H5911 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (see S. 1277), S2569 [1MY] (see H.R. 2459), H3404 [1MY]

——— create dedicated funds to protect North American butterflies, Pacific Island plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish (see S. 3117), S7207 [19DE] (see H.R. 2918), H4118 [22MY]

——— take certain land in Pinal County, AZ, into trust for the benefit of the Gila River Indian Community (see S. 2912), S6718 [20NO] (see H.R. 3160), H4349 [6JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide technical and financial support for completion of Interstate 11 environmental impact statement (see S. 3077), S7113 [17DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve ability of Members of Congress to assist constituents with veterans’ benefits within Phoenix, AZ, VA Health Care System (see H.R. 80), H204 [3JA]

EPA: carry out program to fund water infrastructure projects near the U.S.-Mexico border (see H.R. 4039), H7465 [25JY]

Flagstaff, AZ: remove Federal reversion interest in certain non-Federal land owned by Win Oil Co., Inc., to unencumber the title and allow for economic development (see S. 883), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 402), H358 [9JA]

Forest Service: develop alternative harvesting procedures for certain low-value restoration timber by-products to provide flexibility and improve effectiveness of Four Forests Restoration Initiative in Arizona (see S. 1849), S3476 [13JN]

——— release reversionary and reserved interests in certain lands within Coconino National Forest and convey to Lowell Observatory (see S. 242), S698 [28JA] (see H.R. 401), H358 [9JA]

Grand Canyon: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (see S. 3127), S7208 [19DE] (see H.R. 1373), H2233 [26FE]

——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), consideration (see H. Res. 656), H8537 [28OC]

GSA: remove a deed restriction on property located in Prescott, AZ (see H.R. 5370), H9387 [9DE]

International Boundary and Water Commission: ensure equitable financial responsibility for Nogales, NM, for International Outfall Interceptor wastewater pipeline maintenance (see S. 1783), S3319 [11JN] (see H.R. 3204), H4431 [11JN]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 79), H203 [3JA]

Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act: clarify certain land descriptions in Arizona (see H.R. 1091), H1461 [7FE]

Public lands: repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see S. 173), S293 [17JA] (see H.R. 665), H718 [17JA]

Roads and highways: provide technical and financial support for completion of Interstate 11 environmental impact statement (see H.R. 5465), H10609 [17DE]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of All Souls Procession (see H. Res. 670), H8718 [31OC]

Yavapai County, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see S. 48), S67 [8JA] (see H.R. 274), H281 [8JA]

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 3120), S7207 [19DE]

Certificates of appointment

Senate: Martha McSally, S3 [3JA]

Certificates of election

Senate: Kyrsten Sinema, S3 [3JA]

Cloture motions

Liburdi, Michael T.: nomination to be district judge, S5080 [25JY], S5134 [29JY]

Letters

Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Jon J. Indall, Uranium Producers of America (organization), H8614 [30OC]

Lists

Organizations opposing H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act, H8614 [30OC]

Motions

Grand Canyon: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), H8642 [30OC]

Oaths of office

McSally, Martha: Senate, S4 [3JA]

Sinema, Kyrsten: Senate, S4 [3JA]

Remarks in House

Arizona Supreme Court: decision to block the Invest in Ed ballot initiative, H296 [9JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (H.R. 2030), H3112–H3115 [8AP]

Community service: tribute to Goodyear, AZ, Rotary Club of White Tanks and Youth4Troops (organization) community service project preparing care packages for deployed servicemembers and homeless veterans, E961 [23JY]

Corps of Engineers: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in Arizona (H.R. 2206), E445 [10AP]

Courts: add Flagstaff and Yuma to list of locations in which district court shall be held (H.R. 1569), H5328, H5329 [10JY]

Duggan, Sean: Arizona Association of Chiefs of Police Chief of the Year award recipient, H1160 [23JA]

Education: importance of education and teacher funding, H296 [9JA]

Flagstaff, AZ: anniversary of Lowell Observatory, E719 [6JN]

Gilbert, AZ: anniversary of Evident Life Church, E1087 [30AU]

Grand Canyon: certify that permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region will not adversely affect employment opportunities for Native Americans, minorities, and women, H8618–H8620 [30OC]

——— complete mineral survey prior to permanently extending moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region, H8621, H8622 [30OC]

——— ensure permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region does not result in increased mineral imports from certain countries, H8643 [30OC]

——— exclude land in 4th Congressional District from permanent moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region, H8620, H8621 [30OC]

——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), H8609–H8622, H8640–H8645 [30OC]

——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), consideration (H. Res. 656), H8550–H8552 [29OC]

——— permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (H.R. 1373), motion to recommit, H8643 [30OC]

Grand Canyon University: tribute to Speak Up, Stand Up and Save a Life conference and movement, E1346 [28OC]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of the anniversary of Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on your Corner’’ shooting attacks, H276 [8JA]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on quality of U.S. education system, H5197 [26JN]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H4425 [11JN]

International Boundary and Water Commission: ensure equitable financial responsibility for Nogales, NM, for International Outfall Interceptor wastewater pipeline maintenance, H4646, H4647 [13JN]

Mesa, AZ: tribute to Noah Webster Charter School student government, E627 [20MY]

Phoenix, AZ: dedication of Muhammad Ali Way at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, E674 [24MY]

——— tribute to Phoenix VA Health Care System, E831 [25JN]

Puerto Rico: tribute to public service workers who helped restore electricity to Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, E716 [5JN]

State legislature: tribute, H581 [15JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H4112 [22MY]

Tucson, AZ: Accelerated Learning Laboratory students winner of National History Day (organization) Group Website competition, E790 [18JN], E804 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center, E745 [11JN]

——— tribute to efforts to assist families seeking asylum, H3310 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Reclamation: execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (H.R. 2030), S2229, S2230 [3AP], S2298 [9AP]

——— execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (S. 1057), S2298 [9AP], S2379 [10AP]

——— execute and carry out agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations (S. 1057), unanimous-consent agreement, S2291, S2292 [8AP]

Courts: add Flagstaff and Yuma to list of locations in which district court shall be held (H.R. 1569), S5114, S5115 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allegations of mistreatment of children being held in Federal custody at border stations, S4745 [10JY]

Grand Canyon National Park: anniversary, S1487 [26FE]

Liburdi, Michael T.: nomination to be district judge, S5151, S5153, S5159 [30JY]

McSally, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S5160–S5162 [30JY]

Sinema, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S4989–S4991 [23JY]

Trump, President: request to divert military construction funds in order to fund declared national emergency to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S5471 [12SE]

Univision Communications, Inc.: anniversary of Univision Arizona, S5627 [23SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 656) (H. Rept. 116–264), H8537 [28OC]

Flagstaff and Yuma Addition to List of Arizona Locations in Which District Court Shall Be Held: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1569) (H. Rept. 116–142), H5301 [9JY]

Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1373) (H. Rept. 116–222), H8094 [4OC]

Nomination of Michael G. Bailey To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2612 [2MY]

Nomination of Michael T. Liburdi To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1733 [7MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Mohave County, AZ, Board of Supervisors, H8620 [30OC]

Statements

Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act: Executive Office of the President, H8614 [30OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 656, consideration of H.R. 823, Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act, H.R. 1373, Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act, and H.R. 2181, Chaco Cultural Heritage Area Protection Act, H8550 [29OC]

H.R. 1569, Flagstaff and Yuma addition to list of Arizona locations in which district court shall be held, H5328 [10JY]

H.R. 2030, Bureau of Reclamation execution and carrying out of agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations, H3112 [8AP]

S. 1057, Bureau of Reclamation execution and carrying out of agreements concerning Colorado River drought contingency management and operations, S2292, S2295 [8AP]

Tributes

McFarland, Ernest W., E331 [21MR]