COLLINS, SUSAN M. (a Senator from Maine)

Amendments

Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (H.R. 3755), S839 [28FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4984 [22SE], S5273, S5277, S5288, S5313, S5348 [28SE], S5545, S5577, S5613, S5701, S5713, S5718, S5745, S5811, S5812, S5816, S5919, S5926 [29SE], S6566 [11OC]

Economy: use of budget reconciliation to fight inflation, reduce prescription drug and health care costs, address climate change, increase tax fairness, and reduce deficit (H.R. 5376), S4325, S4337, S4376 [6AU]

Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6699 [15NO], S6788 [17NO]

Analyses

Electoral Count Act Reform To Remove Ambiguity and Provide Clear Procedures in Selecting President and Vice President, S9765–S9767 [21DE]

Articles and editorials

These 4 Medal of Honor Recipients From Maine Set Themselves Apart With Their Bravery, Emily Burnham, Bangor (ME) Daily News, S6659 [14NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see S. Res. 706), S3270 [13JY]

Advisory Council To Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: reauthorize (see S. 4502), S3201 [11JY]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 840), S6779 [17NO]

AID: advance targeted, high-impact, and evidence-based inventions for prevention and treatment of global malnutrition and improve coordination of such programs (see S. 2956), S3201 [11JY]

——— report to Congress on impact of coronavirus pandemic on learning and global basic education programs (see S. 552), S1178 [15MR]

Air Force: designate Maine Air National Guard 101st Air Refueling Wing as center of excellence for additive manufacturing technology (see S. Res. 670), S2940 [14JN]

American Diabetes Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 842), S6779 [17NO]

Armed Forces: eliminate certain health care charges for members of Selected Reserve eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (see S. 5142), S6857 [29NO]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 653), S2752 [26MY]

Aviation: clarify application of sanctions relative to unmanned combat aerial vehicles following change to U.N. Register of Conventional Arms (see S. 3421), S3379 [19JY]

Baltic States: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see S. Res. 499), S413 [31JA]

Brady, Tom: tribute (see S. Res. 509), S613 [9FE]

Business and industry: ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on basis of forgiveness of certain covered loans (see S. 3711), S2894 [9JN]

——— improve program for reporting on device shortages (see S. 3477), S159 [11JA]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see S. 3052), S2131 [25AP]

CDC: reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see S. 4440), S3075 [22JN]

Chemicals: create intergovernmental coordination on addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination (see S. 4829), S4574 [13SE]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and update (see S. 3899), S1289 [22MR]

Climate: produce national climate adaptation and resilience strategy (see S. 3531), S382 [20JA]

Coast Guard: provide for pay and allowances for members during funding gap, provide full funding to address shoreside facility maintenance and recapitalization backlog, and diversify Coast Guard (see S. 1845), S951 [2MR]

Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (see S. Res. 526), S787 [17FE]

Colombia: support advancement of inclusive economic growth, democratic governance, peace, and security (see S. 4334), S3032 [21JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to lives of people of U.S. (see S. Res. 551), S1254 [17MR]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see S. 5027), S5541 [29SE]

Council on Environmental Quality: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions’’ (see S.J. Res. 55), S3270 [13JY]

Courts: limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 5130), S7000 [6DE]

——— provide liability protection for sharing of information on robocalls and other illegal calls by or with consortium that traces back origin of such calls and for receipt of such information by consortium (see S. 3335), S3695 [26JY]

Crime: clarify and strengthen certain violent crime laws (see S. 4628), S3743 [27JY]

——— specify lynching as hate crime (see S. 3710), S1016 [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish fund for spotted wing drosophila research and mitigation (see S. 4745), S3862 [2AU]

——— establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see S. 4081), S3341 [18JY]

——— establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see S. 4257), S2586 [18MY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see S. 4941), S5054 [27SE]

——— extend certain child nutrition waiver authority relative to school meals (see S. 3979), S1910 [31MR]

——— support research and State and Tribal management efforts on chronic wasting disease (see S. 4111), S6670 [14NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Manufacturing Communities Support Program (see S. 3687), S785 [17FE]

Dept. of Education: promote environmental literacy (see S. 4041), S2091 [7AP]

——— require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents (see S. 744), S3862 [2AU]

Dept. of Energy: improve Weatherization Assistance Program (see S. 3769), S1015 [7MR]

——— prohibit export of crude oil to certain countries or state-owned entities as condition of sale at auction of any crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 4651), S3782 [28JY]

——— require certain financial assistance to be distributed without undue delay to support State and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives (see S. 5009), S5540 [29SE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness (see S. 5073), S6469 [11OC]

——— award grants for providing evidence-based caregiver skills training to caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities or delays (see S. 4198), S2492 [12MY]

——— establish grant program to promote comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention efforts in high schools (see S. 3628), S3076 [22JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 4120), S5053 [27SE]

——— improve reimbursement of eligible health care providers through Provider Relief Fund (see S. 3611), S612 [9FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see S. 4260), S6670 [14NO]

——— reauthorize and improve Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program (see S. 3506), S220 [13JA]

——— reauthorize grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 3824), S2042 [6AP]

——— reauthorize Minority Fellowship Program (see S. 4917), S4969 [22SE]

——— reauthorize program for infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment (see S. 5266), S7251 [15DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: correct inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers (see S. 3868), S6670 [14NO]

Dept. of Justice: direct Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program to carry out grant program to provide assistance to police departments with fewer than 200 law enforcement officers (see S. 3860), S2094 [7AP]

——— reauthorize Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (see S. 3846), S1225 [16MR]

Dept. of Labor: provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation (see S. 4507), S3239 [12JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow for transfer and redemption of abandoned savings bonds (see S. 2854), S1750 [23MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see S. 4169), S4620 [14SE]

——— designate Buddy Check Week for outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans (see S. 544), S950 [2MR]

——— expand eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to include veterans from World War II (see S. 1040), S159 [11JA]

——— expand eligibility of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to National Guard members who perform certain full-time duty (see S. 2644), S707 [15FE]

——— improve process to determine whether educational institutions meet requirements relative to percentage of students who receive educational assistance (see S. 4458), S3341 [18JY]

——— limit copayments for contraceptives (see S. 4700), S3860 [2AU]

——— modify definition of spouse and surviving spouse to include all individuals lawfully married (see S. 4308), S2708 [25MY]

Discrimination: prohibit discrimination based on individual’s texture or style of hair (see S. 888), S4440 [6SE]

Downeast Maine National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3932), S1803 [28MR]

Economic Development Administration: establish competitive grant program to provide assistance to support small businesses and business district revitalization in low-income, rural, and minority communities (see S. 3340), S1121 [10MR]

EPA: establish pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility (see S. 3742), S1179 [15MR]

——— improve recycling and composting programs (see S. 3743), S2220 [28AP]

Families and domestic relations: establish programs to improve family economic security by breaking cycle of multigenerational poverty (see S. 3918), S1774 [24MR]

——— improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see S. 3972), S3240 [12JY]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 4556), S3378 [19JY]

FDA: allow for alternatives to animal testing for purposes of drug and biological product applications (see S. 5002), S5540 [29SE]

——— provide for period of exclusivity for first interchangeable biological products (see S. 4303), S2708 [25MY]

——— reauthorize Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships (see S. 4152), S2358 [5MY]

——— require foreign establishments engaged in production of drug or device to register whether or not drug or device undergoes further processing at separate location outside U.S. prior to being imported (see S. 3449), S117 [10JA]

——— require guidance on extending expiration dates for certain scarce drugs (see S. 3493), S189 [12JA]

——— strengthen use of patient-experience data within benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs (see S. 373), S1119 [10MR]

Federal agencies and departments: develop recommendations on comprehensive grand strategy relative to U.S. relationship with China (see S. 5039), S5541 [29SE]

Federal aid programs: allow coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to be used for low-income housing credit projects (see S. 4181), S2449 [11MY]

——— simplify grant process for nonurbanized areas (see S. 4799), S4479 [7SE]

FEMA: authorize appropriations for U.S. Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs (see S. 4882), S5227 [28SE]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 4587), S7035 [7DE]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 588), S2092 [7AP]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by Federal Government (see S. 4399), S2940 [14JN]

Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. recognition of Russian claims of sovereignty over any portion of sovereign territory of Ukraine (see S. 4937), S4969 [22SE]

FTC: issue regulations requiring non-flushable wet wipes to have ‘‘Do Not Flush’’ labeling (see S. 3956), S1867 [30MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 542), S1119 [10MR]

Hatch, Orrin G.: tribute (see S. Res. 621), S2359 [5MY]

Health: improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for coronavirus and future public health threats to address social determinants of health (see S. 2706), S4639 [15SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 782), S4857 [20SE]

Historic buildings and sites: provide assistance to improve resilience, study long-term protection needs, and establish national database of historic light stations (see S. 4478), S3241 [12JY]

Hodges, Kaneaster, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S2093 [7AP]

Immigration: eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see S. 4567), S4576 [13SE]

Information technology: modernize Federal information security management and establish Cyber Incident Review Office and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) (see S. 3600), S648 [10FE]

International Women’s Day: support goals (see S. Res. 540), S1059 [8MR]

Iran: condemn death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody, discrimination against women, and use of violence to suppress protests, and support right to self-determination and protest (see S. Res. 803), S5226 [28SE]

IRS: temporarily prohibit hiring of additional employees until certain level of taxpayer services have improved (see S. 4832), S4575 [13SE]

Isakson, Johnny: tribute (see S. Res. 484), S49 [5JA]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world (see S. 4800), S4479 [7SE]

Juneteenth National Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 679), S2968 [15JN]

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument: modify boundary (see S. 4784), S4045 [4AU]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 628), S2420 [10MY]

Law enforcement: provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and behavioral health and suicidal crisis (see S. 4003), S2815 [7JN]

Law enforcement officers: authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder (see S. 3635), S647 [10FE]

Maine: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for use for affordable workforce housing (see S. 4114), S2219 [28AP]

Maine Maple Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 544), S1153 [14MR]

Marine mammals: provide assistance to U.S. fisheries to comply with Federal regulations to protect endangered North Atlantic right whale by reducing risk of incidental entanglement in fishing gear (see S. 3765), S1015 [7MR]

Medicare: ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see S. 4605), S3639 [25JY]

——— establish system to notify individuals approaching eligibility (see S. 3675), S785 [17FE]

——— expand access to psychological and behavioral services (see S. 5272), S7252 [15DE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see S. 1315), S2154 [26AP]

——— rebase calculation of payments for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals (see S. 4009), S6858 [29NO]

——— waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services (see S. 4873), S4639 [15SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: clarify coverage of occupational therapy (see S. 4712), S4858 [20SE]

Mental health: provide for mental health and substance use disorder services in response to public health emergencies (see S. 3476), S159 [11JA]

Monterey Bay Aquarium: prohibit Federal funds from being appropriated, awarded, or granted (see S. 5067), S6469 [11OC]

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3508), S2094 [7AP]

National 4–H Week: designate (see S. Res. 817), S5543 [29SE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 858), S6962 [5DE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 858), S6962 [5DE]

National Arbor Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 601), S2219 [28AP]

National Blueberry Month: designate (see S. Res. 722), S3694 [26JY]

National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention: establish (see S. 3538), S413 [31JA]

National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see S. Res. 755), S4514 [8SE]

National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 774), S5228 [28SE]

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 767), S4639 [15SE]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see S. Res. 779), S4857 [20SE]

National FFA Week: designate (see S. Res. 524), S786 [17FE]

National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 500), S442 [1FE]

National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 853), S6905 [30NO]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 742), S3919 [3AU]

National Loggers Day: designate (see S. Res. 789), S4913 [21SE]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 582), S2041 [6AP]

National Pell Grant Day: designate (see S. Res. 676), S3077 [22JN]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 643), S2586 [18MY]

National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 841), S6779 [17NO]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 516), S707 [15FE]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 630), S2450 [11MY]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see S. Res. 604), S2219 [28AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 617), S2359 [5MY]

National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 500), S442 [1FE]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 723), S3694 [26JY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 814), S5542 [29SE]

National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 562), S1832 [29MR]

National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 537), S1016 [7MR]

National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 780), S4857 [20SE]

NIH: provide for further comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (see S. 852), S6740 [16NO]

——— take certain steps to increase clinical trial diversity (see S. 5268), S7252 [15DE]

Northern Border Regional Commission: reauthorize (see S. 3698), S786 [17FE]

Oceans: establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen U.S. coastal communities and ocean economy through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships (see S. 3866), S1253 [17MR]

Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 657), S2752 [26MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: clarify that licensing of mark for use by related company does not establish employment relationship between owner of mark and that related company or its employees (see S. 4976), S5225 [28SE]

Peace Corps: reauthorize and improve (see S. 4466), S4442 [6SE]

Pensions: provide better access to retirement plans through small businesses (see S. 4154), S2358 [5MY]

Power resources: modify disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy (see S. 2130), S3805 [1AU]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: reauthorize (see S. 5336), S9778 [21DE]

Public Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 520), S786 [17FE]

Queen Elizabeth II: tribute (see S. Res. 762), S4575 [13SE]

Reid, Harry: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S81 [6JA]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 4916), S4971 [22SE]

Russia: condemn Vladimir Putin, Russian Security Council, and military for acts of aggression and atrocities rising to level of crimes against humanity and war crimes against people of Ukraine and others (see S. Res. 531), S991 [3MR] (see S. Res. 546), S1178 [15MR]

——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (see S. 3652), S706 [15FE]

——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (see S. 3757), S991 [3MR]

——— prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia (see S. 3771), S1271 [21MR]

——— require President report to Congress on efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information relative to war crimes committed during Ukraine invasion (see S. 4134), S2339 [4MY]

SEC: further enhance anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers (see S. 3977), S1910 [31MR]

——— provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior citizen investors and policyholders (see S. 3529), S3240 [12JY]

Senator Johnny Isakson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 4359), S3076 [22JN]

Social Security: provide for phased-in payment of disability insurance payments during waiting period for individuals with terminal illness (see S. 4133), S2339 [4MY]

SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (see S. 4102), S3076 [22JN]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: establish office to coordinate work on behavioral health crisis care and improve National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program (see S. 4871), S4638 [15SE]

Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 212), S613 [9FE]

——— increase limitation on credit for biomass stoves and boilers (see S. 5192), S7035 [7DE]

——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see S. 905), S2359 [5MY]

——— permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside statute of limitations (see S. 2014), S4639 [15SE]

——— treat contributions to qualified tuition programs as qualified retirement savings contributions for purposes of saver’s credit (see S. 4103), S2219 [28AP]

U.N.: withold U.S. funding for Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry relative to situation in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (see S. 4389), S4576 [13SE]

Ukraine: provide enhanced authority for President to enter into agreements with Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to protect civilian populations from Russian military invasion (see S. 3522), S1750 [23MR]

——— recognize, honor, and commend women who have contributed to fight for freedom and defense of Ukraine (see S. Res. 589), S2092 [7AP]

——— support independent and democratic Ukraine against any further Russian military invasion (see S. Res. 519), S786 [17FE]

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. 4223), S3271 [13JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 3623), S613 [9FE]

Walorski, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 748), S4214 [6AU]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 5242), S7134 [13DE]

——— guarantee freedom to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference (see S. 4688), S3804 [1AU]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to troops who defended Bataan and Corregidor (see S. 1079), S7101 [12DE]

Young, Don: tribute (see S. Res. 565), S1832 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: increase penalties for crimes against federally protected activities relative to voting and conduct of elections (see S. 4574), S3542 [20JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide grants to States to address contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms (see S. 5070), S6469 [11OC]

Dept. of Energy: provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes (see S. 4420), S3003 [16JN]

Dept. of HHS: extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see S. 4203), S2492 [12MY]

Drugs: modernize process of accelerated approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see S. 4446), S3075 [22JN]

Electoral Count Act: reform to remove ambiguity and provide clear procedures in selecting President and Vice President and provide guidelines for when candidates can receive Federal transition resources (see S. 4573), S3542 [20JY]

Medicare: improve access to opioid use disorder treatment services (see S. 4618), S3694 [26JY]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see S. Res. 794), S4970 [22SE]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 655), S2752 [26MY]

National ‘‘Slam the Scam’’ Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S1119 [10MR]

National Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 859), S6999 [6DE]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see S. 4202), S2492 [12MY]

Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (see S. 3665), S753 [16FE]

Social Security: exempt premium pay received by semi-retired workers during coronavirus pandemic from retirement earnings test (see S. 3659), S753 [16FE]

Terrorism: provide compensation for U.S. victims of Libyan state sponsored terrorism (see S. 5357), S10092 [22DE]

Women: codify certain reproductive health protections set forth in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey Supreme Court decisions (see S. 3713), S836 [28FE]

Letters

Letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., S2008 [6AP]

Reform filibuster rules to improve daily process: several Senators (2017), S185 [12JA]

Respect for Marriage Act: several constitutional law scholars, S6720 [16NO]

——— several religious leaders, S6718 [16NO]

——— Walter Kim, National Association of Evangelicals, S6720 [16NO]

Motions

Economy: use of budget reconciliation to fight inflation, reduce prescription drug and health care costs, address climate change, increase tax fairness, and reduce deficit (H.R. 5376), S4183 [6AU]

Privilege of the floor

Zisselman, Heidi, S3994 [3AU]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S9765 [21DE]

Bangor, ME: anniversary of St. Joseph Healthcare, S3198 [11JY]

Bavishi, Jainey Kumar: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, S2690, S2691 [25MY]

——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, unanimous-consent request, S2691 [25MY]

Buxton, ME: anniversary, S3306 [14JY]

Crime: increase penalties for crimes against federally protected activities relative to voting and conduct of elections (S. 4574), S3545 [20JY]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S342, S343 [19JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide grants to States to address contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms (S. 5070), S6471• [11OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S5476 [28SE]

Dept. of Energy: provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes (S. 4420), S3004 [16JN]

Dept. of HHS: extend National Alzheimer’s Project (S. 4203), S2494 [12MY]

Drugs: modernize process of accelerated approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (S. 4446), S3077 [22JN]

Economy: use of budget reconciliation to fight inflation, reduce prescription drug and health care costs, address climate change, increase tax fairness, and reduce deficit (H.R. 5376), motion to commit, S4183 [6AU]

Electoral Count Act: reform to remove ambiguity and provide clear procedures in selecting President and Vice President and provide guidelines for when candidates can receive Federal transition resources, S9730, S9765, S9767 [21DE]

——— reform to remove ambiguity and provide clear procedures in selecting President and Vice President and provide guidelines for when candidates can receive Federal transition resources (S. 4573), S3545 [20JY]

Families and domestic relations: establish programs to improve family economic security by breaking cycle of multigenerational poverty (S. 3918), S1776 [24MR]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6842, S6846 [29NO]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), motion to proceed, S6717 [16NO]

Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), House amendment, S9765 [21DE]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and address mental illness in criminal justice system, S3135 [23JN]

Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to Poland and Germany, S1729 [23MR]

IRS: prohibit funding to hire new employees until certain percentage of current workforce returns to in-person operations, S4183 [6AU]

Island Falls, ME: anniversary, S704 [15FE]

Jackson, Ketanji Brown: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S2064 [7AP]

Joseph Woodrow Hatchett U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2938), House amendment, S3135 [23JN]

Kittery, ME: anniversary, S5535 [29SE]

Medicare: improve access to opioid use disorder treatment services (S. 4618), S3696 [26JY]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (H.R. 5746), House amendment, S342, S343 [19JA]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (S. 4202), S2494 [12MY]

NOAA: impact of revised regulations relative to lobster and Jonah crab trap and pot fisheries, S2690, S2691 [25MY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden: ratify, S3894 [3AU]

Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (S. 3665), S755 [16FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 4916), S4914 [21SE]

Russia: condemn and oppose unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine, S1729 [23MR]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S184, S185 [12JA], S342 [19JA]

Social Security: exempt premium pay received by semi-retired workers during coronavirus pandemic from retirement earnings test (S. 3659), S754 [16FE]

Ukraine: making emergency supplemental appropriations in response to crisis, S1729 [23MR]

Veterans Day: observance, S6658 [14NO]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, S342, S343 [19JA]

Women: codify certain reproductive health protections set forth in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey Supreme Court decisions (S. 3713), S838 [28FE]

——— guarantee freedom to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference (S. 4688), S3808 [1AU]

Statements

Respect for Marriage Act: Jack N. Gerard, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, S6719 [16NO]

——— Justin E. Giboney, AND Campaign (organization), S6719 [16NO]

——— Mark (Moishe) Bane, Moshe Hauer, and Nathan J. Diament, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America (organization), S6719 [16NO]

——— Melissa Reid, Seventh-day Adventist Church-North American Division, S6719 [16NO]

——— Shirley V. Hoogstra, Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, S6719 [16NO]

——— Stephanie Summers, Center for Public Justice (organization) and Stanley Carlson-Thies, Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance, S6719 [16NO]

What Do Religious Freedom Supporters Get in the Amended Senate Version of the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA): 1st Amendment Partnership (organization), S6718 [16NO]

Tributes

Blunt, Senator, S6983 [6DE]

Burr, Senator, S7168 [14DE]

Cioppa, Eric, S1976 [5AP]

Connors, Dana, S6820• [28NO]

DeWitt, Dewey, S545 [7FE]

Inhofe, Senator, S6985, S6986 [6DE]

Leahy, Senator, S7800 [20DE]

Portman, Senator, S9731 [21DE]

Shelby, Senator, S6985, S6986 [6DE]

Toomey, Senator, S7225 [15DE]