ISAKSON, JOHNNY (a Senator from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), S3432 [12JN], S4468 [24JN], S4518 [25JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 268), S658 [24JA], S2157 [1AP]

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S771 [30JA], S801 [31JA]

Natural resources: improve management of public lands, forests, national parks, sportsmen’s access, and water and power resources and reauthorize Land and Water Conservation Fund (S. 47), S1010 [6FE], S1146 [7FE]

Articles and editorials

At Issue—An Inspiration—Sen. Johnny Isakson Is Receiving Bipartisan Praise, and Rightfully So (excerpt), S6815 [3DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see S. 109), S163 [11JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see S. 160), S273 [16JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see S. 130), S220 [15JA] (see S. 311), S800 [31JA]

African Americans: mint coins in commemoration of Negro Leagues baseball establishment anniversary (see S. 2321), S5604 [19SE]

Agriculture: combat unfair trade practices affecting core seasonal industries by allowing producers to bring trade cases if they can prove illegal seasonal dumping of products by foreign producers (see S. 16), S2044 [27MR]

AID: authorize activities to combat ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (see S. 1340), S3166 [3JN]

——— implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1766), S3284 [10JN]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see S. 362), S1493 [26FE]

American Farm Bureau Federation: anniversary (see S. Res. 39), S800 [31JA]

American Peanut Shellers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 196), S2743 [8MY]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see S. 104), S143 [10JA]

Bankruptcy: exempt certain Social Security, victims of war crimes or terrorism, and disability benefits from calculation of monthly income of veterans (see S. 679), S1705 [6MR]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 84), S1540 [27FE]

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. 27), S587 [24JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 3), S868 [5FE]

Canada: commend upholding rule of law and provision of consular access and due process for Huawei Technologies Co., executive and call for release and due process by China of detained Canadian nationals (see S. Res. 96), S1735 [7MR]

Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 79), S1493 [26FE]

CDC: establish a grant program for the purpose of public health data system modernization (see S. 1793), S3362 [12JN]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see S. 1953), S5251 [31JY]

Children and youth: establish a task force to assist States in implementing hiring requirements for child care staff members to improve child safety (see S. 2683), S6951 [10DE]

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. 178), S3005 [21MY]

——— remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (see S. Res. 221), S3255 [5JN]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for lawful permanent resident children of military and Federal Government personnel residing abroad (see S. 2679), S6092 [23OC]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 509), S6092 [23OC]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see S. 453), S1275 [12FE]

——— require Senate confirmation of Inspector General (see S. 187), S293 [17JA]

Crime: establish new Federal crimes for killing, assaulting, or fleeing from an assault on law enforcement officers and judges, limit rights of offenders, and allow officers to carry firearms in Federal facilities (see S. 1480), S2927 [16MY]

——— reduce mass violence, strengthen mental health collaboration in communities, and improve school safety (see S. 2690), S6449 [6NO]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see S. 488), S1382 [14FE]

Culver, John C.: tribute (see S. Res. 16), S143 [10JA]

Day of the Deployed: designate (see S. Res. 381), S6156 [24OC]

Dept. of Defense: modify authority to appoint retired Armed Forces members to departmental positions (see S. 2115), S4821 [15JY]

Dept. of Education: automatically discharge Federal student loan debt of eligible permanently disabled veterans (see S. 2049), S4676 [28JN]

——— 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. 1490), S2884 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: improve child care protections provided through interstate background checks of child care workers hired by providers receiving Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funding (see S. 1408), S5197 [30JY]

——— improve health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 1130), S2386 [10AP]

——— increase maximum number of special masters allowed in U.S. Court of Federal Claims to hear cases under National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (see S. 1638), S3104 [23MY]

——— provide assistance to combat escalating burden of Lyme disease and other tick and vector-borne diseases (see S. 1657), S6567 [13NO]

Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see S. 257), S742 [29JA]

Dept. of State: require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 938), S5313 [1AU]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide States with access to records on unredeemed savings bonds to facilitate reuniting of bonds with bondholders by putting names and addresses in State unclaimed property databases (see S. 2417), S5967 [22OC]

——— require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see S. 457), S2570 [1MY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify definition of agricultural commodities to include horticultural and aquacultural products to exempt companies from certain shipping regulations (see S. 2025), S4628 [27JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (see S. 572), S1493 [26FE]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 852), S1899 [14MR]

Diseases and disorders: issue semipostal stamp to support breast cancer research (see S. 1438), S5794 [15OC]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2054), S4698 [8JY]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 642), S1763 [11MR]

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. 27), S587 [24JA]

——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 1830), S3846 [19JN]

Families and domestic relations: expand adoption opportunities (see S. 2969), S6825 [3DE]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see S. 151), S3005 [21MY]

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 (see S. 92), S142 [10JA]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see S. 69), S103 [9JA]

Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (see S. 727), S4630 [27JN]

Fort Benning, GA: anniversary (see S. Res. 72), S1384 [14FE]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): commend work, affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments (see S. Res. 318), S5577 [18SE]

Hagan, Kay R.: tribute (see S. Res. 390), S6300 [30OC]

Hong Kong: issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (see S. 1838), S6606 [14NO]

House of Representatives: express that the House should vote to open a formal impeachment inquiry and provide President Trump with constitutional protections prior to proceeding further with impeachment investigation (see S. Res. 378), S6190 [28OC]

Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support AID commitment to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral strategy (see S. Res. 260), S4568 [26JN]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions (see S. 1125), S2386 [10AP]

Iran: make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (see S. 1529), S2924 [16MY]

IRS: prohibit rehiring of any employees involuntarily separated from service for misconduct (see S. 1115), S2386 [10AP]

——— prohibit seizures relative to structuring transactions unless the property seized is derived from illegal sources or funds were structured to conceal criminal violations and require notice and post-seizure hearings (see S. 1099), S2329 [9AP]

Israel: oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (see S. Res. 120), S2772 [9MY]

Jews: condemn and combat anti-Semitism (see S. Res. 189), S2614 [2MY]

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site: redesignate as Jimmy Carter National Historic Park (see S. 3098), S7156 [18DE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: designate (see S. Res. 253), S3844 [19JN]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 303), S6093 [23OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see S. 1081), S6993 [11DE]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 2570), S6244 [29OC]

Lugar, Richard G.: tribute (see S. Res. 173), S2485 [29AP]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see S. Res. 374), S6092 [23OC]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see S. 2453), S5407 [10SE]

McAuliffe, Christa: mint commemorative coins with proceeds from sales going to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics program (see S. 239), S3844 [19JN]

Middle East: promote U.S. national security and prevent the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. 2641), S6335 [31OC]

——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. 567), S5197 [30JY]

NASA: anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon landing and tribute to crew and support staff (see S. Con. Res. 19), S3846 [19JN]

——— anniversary of Apollo 12 Moon landing, tribute to crew and support staff, and support of continued U.S. leadership in exploration and use of space through human spaceflight (see S. Res. 441), S6756 [21NO]

——— 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. 590), S1540 [27FE]

National Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 294), S5249 [31JY]

National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 92), S1621 [4MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 202), S2787 [13MY]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 252), S5708 [25SE]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 36), S800 [31JA]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see S. Res. 256), S4169 [20JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see S. 1300), S2613 [2MY]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 209), S2816 [14MY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2042), S5796 [15OC]

National Purple Heart Honor Commission: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 2815), S6475 [7NO]

National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 117), S1900 [14MR]

National Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see S. Res. 114), S1900 [14MR]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 25), S315 [19JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 38), S800 [31JA]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see S. Res. 181), S2570 [1MY]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 36), S800 [31JA]

National Veterans Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 413), S6475 [7NO]

NATO: recognize accomplishments, call on members to fully meet obligations, consider membership of North Macedonia, reaffirm collective defense principles, and support reform and mission (see S. Res. 123), S2190 [2AP]

Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Con. Res. 1), S274 [16JA]

OSHA: authorize Voluntary Protection Programs (see S. 904), S2043 [27MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see S. 172), S1541 [27FE]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see S. 1089), S2328 [9AP]

Pensacola, FL: condemn terrorist attack at Naval Air Station, honor Navy members who lost their lives, recoginize first responders, caregivers, and investigators, and extend condolences to families and community (see S. Res. 457), S7157 [18DE]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 317), S5577 [18SE]

Prematurity Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 436), S6756 [21NO]

Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit continuation of an executive emergency declaration under the National Emergencies Act absent approval by Congress (see S. 764), S1901 [14MR]

Public debt: require that any debt ceiling increase or suspension be balanced by equal spending cuts (see S. 2002), S4627 [27JN]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide (see S. Res. 122), S2043 [27MR]

Saudi Arabia: review U.S. policy and activities within the U.S., support human rights, and support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war (see S. 2066), S5109 [25JY]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 419), S6507 [12NO]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 256), S4169 [20JN]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 373), S5966 [22OC]

Small business: establish additional criteria for determining when employers may join together in a group or association of employers that will be treated as an employer for purposes of sponsoring a group health plan (see S. 1170), S2433 [11AP]

——— tribute (see S. Res. 443), S6756 [21NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2054), S4698 [8JY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see S. 578), S2926 [16MY]

——— extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment compensation (see S. 2872), S6604 [14NO]

South Sudan: reaffirm support and call for adherence to conflict resolution agreement, political stabilization, support of human rights, investigation of money laundering, and implementation of arms embargo (see S. Res. 371), S5966 [22OC]

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see S. 1954), S5665 [24SE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2054), S4698 [8JY]

Stevens, John Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 282), S5013 [23JY]

Sudan: encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (see S. Res. 188), S2614 [2MY]

Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (see S.J. Res. 59), S5966 [22OC]

Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2437 [11AP]

Taxation: allow for certain residential rental property to be depreciated over a 30-year period (see S. 2984), S6888 [5DE]

——— authorize designation of additional taxable vaccines (see S. 1654), S3105 [23MY]

——— ensure tax-exempt cooperative organizations do not lose their tax-exempt status when they use certain Federal funds to provide critical services to their members (see S. 1032), S5749 [26SE]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 177), S293 [17JA]

——— extend exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see S. 460), S2816 [14MY]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see S. 604), S1593 [28FE]

——— modify definition of municipal solid waste (see S. 1396), S2770 [9MY]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see S. 203), S586 [24JA]

——— provide a special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see S. 1687), S3255 [5JN]

——— provide a temporary increase in limitation on deductible contributions made for relief efforts relative to Hurricane Dorian (see S. 2476), S5474 [12SE]

——— provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see S. 1355), S2688 [7MY]

——— provide for new markets tax credit investments in rural job zones (see S. 2028), S5967 [22OC]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael, and certain California wildfires (see S. 2544), S5706 [25SE]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see S. 1703), S3215 [4JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see S. 215), S586 [24JA]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see S. 692), S1733 [7MR]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see S. 803), S2089 [28MR]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see S. 680), S1705 [6MR]

——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see S. 1370), S2743 [8MY]

——— treat non-tuition portion of scholarships as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see S. 1667), S3255 [5JN]

Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (see S. Res. 74), S1384 [14FE]

United Negro College Fund, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 106), S1793 [12MR]

Vision To Learn (organization): tribute to efforts to provide school-based vision care (see S. Res. 222), S3106 [23MY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 3037), S7026 [12DE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see S. 1235), S2926 [16MY]

——— observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment (see S. Res. 212), S3008 [21MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 2054), S4698 [8JY]

World War I: award a Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 206), S5966 [22OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see S. 1757), S5795 [15OC]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see S. 892), S6670 [19NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (see S. 633), S3107 [23MY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see S. 133), S6156 [24OC]

——— commemorate anniversary of Battle of the Bulge and honor those who fought and those who died there (see S. Con. Res. 23), S5249 [31JY]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 135), S2648 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Augusta University: anniversary of Dental College of Georgia (see S. Res. 138), S2189 [2AP]

Budget: establish biennial budget and appropriations processes and enhance oversight and performance of the Federal Government (see S. 284), S769 [30JA]

Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: extend certain provisions relative to apparel products (see S. 2473), S5474 [12SE]

CDC: conduct research on mass violence (see S. 2554), S5747 [26SE]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: amend and reauthorize (see S. 2971), S6825 [3DE]

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 55), S1133 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: require new, large commercial motor trucks to be equipped with speed-limiting technology and existing trucks with such technology to utilize it (see S. 2033), S4628 [27JN] (see S. 3005), S6949 [10DE]

Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 439), S6756 [21NO]

Drugs: encourage development and use of new antimicrobial drugs in order to treat antibiotic-resistant infections (see S. 1712), S3215 [4JN]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see S. 2740), S6299 [30OC]

Fort Frederica National Monument: adjust boundary (see S. 89), S142 [10JA]

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. 225), S586 [24JA]

Investments: require 401(k) plan sponsors to inform participants of projected monthly income expected at retirement based on current account balances (see S. 1574), S3005 [21MY]

Iran: support designation of a national day of remembrance for the hostage crisis (see S. Res. 395), S6333 [31OC]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see S. 87), S142 [10JA]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see S. 843), S1899 [14MR]

Medicaid: provide coverage of nonemergency transportation to medically necessary services (see S. 2846), S6566 [13NO]

National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 113), S1900 [14MR]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 28), S587 [24JA]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 448), S6904 [9DE]

Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: adjust boundaries (see S. 88), S142 [10JA]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 157), S2387 [10AP]

Taxation: restore limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying the constructive ownership rules to controlled foreign corporations (see S. 2589), S5748 [26SE]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 2072), S4773 [10JY]

World AIDS Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 452), S6950 [10DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see S. 743), S1792 [12MR]

Cloture motions

Abizaid, John P.: nomination to be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S2262 [4AP]

Abortion: require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (S. 311), motion to proceed, S1364 [14FE], S1422 [25FE]

Altman, Roy K.: nomination to be district judge, S2114 [1AP], S2224 [3AP]

Bachus, Spencer: nomination to the Eximbank Board of Directors, S2593 [2MY], S2677 [7MY]

Barber, Thomas P.: nomination to be district judge, S3237 [5JN], S3313 [11JN]

Barker, J. Campbell: nomination to be district judge, S2421 [11AP], S2505 [30AP]

Barker, Pamela A.: nomination to be district judge, S3237 [5JN], S3312 [11JN]

Barr, William P.: nomination to be Attorney General, S1117 [7FE], S1265 [12FE]

Barrett, Barbara McConnell: nomination to be Sec. of the Air Force, S5726 [26SE], S5784 [15OC]

Beach, William: nomination to be BLS Commissioner, S1731 [7MR], S1819 [13MR]

Berger, Wendy Williams: nomination to be district judge, S4937 [18JY], S5031 [24JY]

Bernhardt, David: nomination to be Sec. of the Interior, S2285 [8AP], S2375 [10AP]

Bianco, Joseph F.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2593 [2MY], S2631 [6MY]

Blanchard, Lynda C.: nomination to be Ambassador to Slovenia, S4797 [11JY], S4886 [17JY]

Boulee, Jean-Paul: nomination to be district judge, S3238 [5JN], S3313 [11JN]

Brady, Holly A.: nomination to be district judge, S2262 [4AP], S2355 [10AP]

Brasher, Andrew L.: nomination to be district judge, S2421 [11AP], S2540 [1MY]

Bress, Daniel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4643 [27JN], S4689 [8JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2020–2029 (S. 1332), motion to proceed, S3086 [23MY], S3153 [3JN]

Buescher, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S4937 [18JY], S5032 [24JY]

Bulatao, Brian J.: nomination to be Under Sec. of State for Management, S2763 [9MY], S2878 [15MY]

Cain, James D., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S3469 [13JN], S3641 [18JN]

Cairncross, Sean: nomination to be Millennium Challenge Corp., Chief Executive Officer, S3468 [13JN], S3639 [18JN]

Calabria, Mark A.: nomination to be Federal Housing Finance Agency Director, S2183 [2AP], S2250 [4AP]

Clark, Stephen R., Sr.: nomination to be district judge, S2907 [16MY], S2995 [21MY]

Collins, Daniel P.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2907 [16MY], S2957 [20MY]

Cooper, R. Clarke: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for Political-Military Affairs, S2421 [11AP], S2501 [30AP]

Corker, Clifton L.: nomination to be district judge, S4797 [11JY], S4886 [17JY]

Crawford, Edward F.: nomination to be Ambassador to Ireland, S3238 [5JN], S3462 [13JN]

Darling, Elizabeth: nomination to be Dept. of HHS Administration on Children, Youth, and Families Commissioner, S5299 [1AU], S5379 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), S4452 [24JN], S4599 [27JN], S5563, S5569 [18SE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, S7019 [12DE], S7042 [16DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), motion to proceed, S3469 [13JN], S3830 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 31), conference report, S1362, S1364 [14FE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S6735 [21NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to proceed, S5486 [16SE], S5561 [18SE]

Desmond, Michael J.: nomination to be IRS Chief Counsel and Dept. of the Treasury Assistant General Counsel, S1365 [14FE], S1467 [26FE]

Dhillon, Janet: nomination to be EEOC Chair, S2594 [2MY], S2711 [8MY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 268), S549, S557 [24JA], S1972 [26MR], S2064, S2081 [28MR], S2113 [1AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 268), motion to proceed, S1882 [14MR]

Domenico, Daniel D.: nomination to be district judge, S2262 [4AP], S2301 [9AP]

Duncan, Robert M.: nomination to be Postal Service Governor, S6736 [21NO], S6837 [4DE]

Eskridge, Charles R., III: nomination to be district judge, S5726 [26SE], S5813 [16OC]

Fleming, John: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Economic Development, S1571 [28FE]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), motion to proceed, S1882 [14MR], S1971 [26MR]

Guidry, Greg G.: nomination to be district judge, S3469 [13JN], S3641 [18JN]

Hartogensis, Gordon: nomination to be Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., Director, S2421 [11AP], S2502 [30AP]

Hendrix, James W.: nomination to be district judge, S5081 [25JY], S5160 [30JY]

Hyten, John E.: nomination to be Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair, S5659 [24SE], S5695 [25SE]

Kacsmaryk, Matthew J.: nomination to be district judge, S3468 [13JN], S3640 [18JN]

Kessler, Jeffrey: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Enforcement and Compliance, S2114 [1AP], S2216 [3AP]

King, Robert L.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Postsecondary Education, S4644 [27JN], S4760 [10JY]

Lee, Kenneth K.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2762 [9MY], S2799 [14MY]

Leichty, Damon R.: nomination to be district judge, S4644 [27JN], S4724 [9JY]

Maze, Corey L.: nomination to be district judge, S3237 [5JN], S3312 [11JN]

Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S736 [29JA], S788 [31JA]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S48 [8JA], S128 [10JA]

Miller, Eric D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1365 [14FE], S1422 [25FE]

Morales, David S.: nomination to be district judge, S2263 [4AP], S2366 [10AP]

Morrison, Sarah Daggett: nomination to be district judge, S3237 [5JN], S3280 [10JN]

Pallasch, John P.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Education and Training, S4644 [27JN], S4761 [10JY]

Park, Michael H.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2594 [2MY], S2722 [8MY]

Phipps, Peter J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4795 [11JY], S4816 [15JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: ratify, S4796 [11JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: ratify, S4796 [11JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: ratify, S4795 [11JY], S4847 [16JY]

Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: ratify, S4796 [11JY]

Pryor, Judith DelZoppo: nomination to the Eximbank Board of Directors, S2593 [2MY], S2677 [7MY]

Ranjan, J. Nicholas: nomination to be district judge, S4644 [27JN], S4725 [9JY]

Rao, Neomi J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1731 [7MR], S1777 [12MR]

Reed, Kimberly A.: nomination to be Eximbank President, S2593 [2MY], S2677 [7MY]

Rosen, Jeffrey A.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S2776 [13MY], S2879 [15MY]

Rushing, Allison Jones: nomination to be circuit judge, S1570 [28FE], S1617 [4MR]

Ryder, John L.: nomination to the TVA Board of Directors, S1365 [14FE]

Scalia, Eugene: nomination to be Sec. of Labor, S5674, S5695 [25SE]

Senate Rules: improve procedures for consideration of nominations (S. Res. 50), motion to proceed, S2082 [28MR], S2177 [2AP]

Smith, Rodney: nomination to be district judge, S3237 [5JN], S3312 [11JN]

Stilwell, David: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, S3238 [5JN], S3345 [12JN]

Truncale, Michael J.: nomination to be district judge, S2762 [9MY], S2779 [13MY]

Vitter, Wendy: nomination to be district judge, S2763 [9MY], S2878 [15MY]

Volk, Frank W.: nomination to be district judge, S5726 [26SE], S5812 [16OC]

Welte, Peter D.: nomination to be district judge, S5081 [25JY], S5135 [29JY]

Wetherell, T. Kent, II: nomination to be district judge, S4644 [27JN], S4724 [9JY]

Wheeler, Andrew: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S1365 [14FE], S1510 [27FE]

Winsor, Allen C.: nomination to be district judge, S3468 [13JN], S3640 [18JN]

Wright, Peter C.: nomination to be EPA Assistant Administrator for Office of Land and Emergency Management, S4645 [27JN], S4787 [11JY]

Wyrick, Patrick R.: nomination to be district judge, S2262 [4AP], S2306 [9AP]

Lists

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select) staff, S6976 [11DE]

Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate) staff, S6976 [11DE]

Senator Isakson’s staff and interns, S6976 [11DE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, S562 [24JA]

Byrne, James: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S5381 [10SE]

Climate: effects of climate change, S1576 [28FE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 1327), S4901 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove proposal to terminate sanctions imposed against Russian companies En+ Group Ltd., United Company RUSAL Ltd., and EuroSibEnergo JSC (S.J. Res. 2), motion to proceed, S199 [15JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand list of presumptive medical conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension and hypothyroidism (S. Res. 420), unanimous-consent request, S6539 [13NO]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (H.R. 299), S3460 [13JN]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 268), S1576 [28FE], S2109 [1AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 268), motion to proceed, S1929 [25MR]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 268), unanimous-consent request, S2112 [1AP]

——— making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2157), S2554 [1MY]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (S. 2740), S6921 [10DE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S199, S200 [15JA], S245 [16JA], S562 [24JA]

Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S245 [16JA]

Iran: use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case, S4901 [17JY]

Marietta, GA: tribute to South 40 Smokehouse (restaurant), S3619 [13JN]

Murphy, Eric E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1726 [7MR]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S1726 [7MR]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S6801–S6803 [3DE], S6976 [11DE]

Staff: tribute, S6976 [11DE]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims of, commend first responders to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected in Alabama and Georgia, S1616 [4MR]

VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (VA MISSION) Act: implementation, S3824 [19JN]

YMCA: anniversary of Youth Assembly program, S5472• [12SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H9043–H9048 [19NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate): accomplishments, S6427 [6NO]

Tribute, S5345 [9SE], S5508 [17SE], S6427 [6NO], S6794, S6796, S6805–S6818 [3DE], S6854 [4DE], S6876 [5DE], S6978–S6982, S6988 [11DE], S7013, S7020 [12DE], S7075, S7090 [17DE], S7200 [19DE]

Reports

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select) Activities, S737 [29JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 115th Congress: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 116–51), S4565 [26JN]

Expenditures: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 55), S1130 [7FE]

Nomination of James Byrne To Be Deputy Sec. of Veterans Affairs: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S3250 [5JN]

Nomination of John Lowry III To Be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Veterans’ Employment and Training: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate), S1844 [13MR]

Rules

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select), S1473–S1485 [26FE]

Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S1121 [7FE]

Tributes

Adams, Joyce, S5598• [19SE]

Alagna, Mark, S2682• [7MY]

Anderson, Douglas, S4166• [20JN]

Barr, Jeri, S5662 [24SE]

Cody, James A., Sr. (Bud), S4502• [25JN]

Dooley, Vince, S5353 [9SE]

Evans, Jennifer, S6297• [30OC]

Hagan, Kay R., S6505 [12NO]

Hodge, Albert M., Jr., S216• [15JA]

King, Bruce, S1576 [28FE]

Lewis, Dean, S2778 [13MY]

Lewis, Representative, S6802 [3DE]

Lewis, Tom, S2960• [20MY]

Lugar, Richard G., S2555 [1MY]

O’Connor, Christopher E., S2959 [20MY]

Shelby, Senator, S1616 [4MR]

Shuman, Matthew, S1731• [7MR]

Williams, Betty Jo, S2554 [1MY]

Williams, Dick, S1754 [11MR]

Williams, Robert and Cheryl, S4766• [10JY]

Woodside, M.H. (Woody), S2160 [1AP]