INHOFE, JAMES M. (a Senator from Oklahoma)

Addresses

National Prayer Breakfast: Orrin G. Hatch, S2301 [4MY]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4645 [15SE], S4994, S5025 [22SE], S5081 [27SE], S5578, S5582, S5601, S5799, S5902, S5936 [29SE], S6063, S6553 [11OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2914 [13JN]

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), S4249, S4331 [6AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Abortion: ensure that women seeking abortion receive ultrasound and opportunity to review ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive abortion (see S. 3790), S1118 [10MR]

——— prohibit any employee or contractor of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Dept. of HHS from transporting any alien across State lines to procure abortion (see S. 4770), S4044 [4AU]

——— prohibit declaration of national emergency relative to abortion (see S. 4474), S3202 [11JY]

——— tribute to pro-life movement for historic victory in Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion (see S. Res. 705), S3270 [13JY]

Armed Forces: authorize appointment of spouses of servicemembers on active duty, disabled, or deceased to positions in which spouse will work remotely (see S. 4337), S2752 [26MY]

ATF: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Frame or Receiver’ and Identification of Firearms’’ (see S.J. Res. 45), S2189 [27AP] (see S.J. Res. 54), S3160 [23JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: support reopening Capitol Building and Senate office buildings to public (see S. Res. 512), S707 [15FE]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 515), S707 [15FE]

Chisholm National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 1112), S6823 [28NO]

Colleges and universities: condemn threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirm support for historically Black colleges and universities and their students (see S. Res. 534), S991 [3MR]

——— require public institutions of higher education to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (see S. 4277), S2620 [19MY]

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]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: increase oversight of foreign direct investment in U.S. agricultural land (see S. 4821), S4541 [12SE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 403), S3639 [25JY]

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

Courts: improve safety and security of Federal judiciary (see S. 2340), S3378 [19JY]

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

——— enhance penalties for killing, attempting to kill, or assaulting public safety officer (see S. 3458), S118 [10JA]

——— urge development of strategy to counter rise in violent crime (see S. Res. 636), S2519 [16MY]

Day of Tears: observe and encourage citizens to lower flags to half-staff to honor unborn children who lost their lives to abortion (see S. Res. 494), S382 [20JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend regulations to allow certain packers to have an interest in market agencies (see S. 4709), S7000 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit from requiring contractors to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 5269), S7252 [15DE]

——— prohibit transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Afghanistan (see S. 4491), S3160 [23JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to support educational programs in American civics and history (see S. 4384), S2910 [13JN]

——— provide full Federal funding under Impact Aid Program for local educational agencies providing language instruction for English learners and immigrant students (see S. 3855), S1225 [16MR]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit export of crude oil to certain countries as condition of sale at auction of any crude oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see S. 4515), S3269 [13JY]

Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services’’ (see S.J. Res. 41), S1225 [16MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs’’ (see S.J. Res. 39), S674 [14FE]

——— ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under child support enforcement program (see S. 4512), S3269 [13JY]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see S. 4203), S3379 [19JY]

——— furnish tailored information on resources available to expecting mothers through life.gov website (see S. 4541), S3308 [14JY]

——— improve diversity of participants in Alzheimer’s disease research (see S. 1548), S2621 [19MY]

——— 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), S6942 [1DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require comprehensive southern border strategy (see S. 4642), S3806 [1AU]

——— require Inspector General to investigate vetting and processing of illegal aliens apprehended along southwest border and ensure that all laws are being upheld (see S. 3263), S547 [7FE]

Dept. of Justice: reprioritize Federal law enforcement funds from prosecuting nonviolent pro-life demonstrators to prosecuting violent offenders and drug traffickers (see S. 5084), S6668 [14NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve pilot program on acceptance of donated facilities and related improvements to account for issues relative to inflation (see S. 5059), S5542 [29SE]

——— prohibit use of funds to provide emergency assistance at southern U.S. border resulting from repeal of certain public health orders (see S. 4082), S2153 [26AP]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see S. 4940), S4969 [22SE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers’’ (see S.J. Res. 46), S2219 [28AP]

District of Columbia: prohibit use of Federal and local funds for coronavirus vaccine mandate in District of Columbia schools and repeal related legislation enacted by District of Columbia Council (see S. 4818), S4541 [12SE]

Drugs: amend program for local substance use disorder services (see S. 3632), S647 [10FE]

ERISA: clarify fiduciary duty of plan administrators to select and maintain investments based solely on pecuniary factors (see S. 4613), S3694 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure equal treatment for religious organizations in Federal provision of social services programs, grantmaking, and contracting (see S. 4735), S3861 [2AU]

——— limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which U.S. is party (see S. 4444), S3075 [22JN]

——— prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see S. 4435), S3031 [21JN]

——— prohibit from maintaining or sharing information on religious affiliation (see S. 3902), S1289 [22MR]

——— prohibit use of flawed or biased environmental metrics in rulemaking process unless such metrics are compliant with OMB guidance (see S. 4596), S3611 [21JY]

Federal aid programs: simplify grant process for nonurbanized areas (see S. 4799), S4543 [12SE]

Firearms: define ‘‘State of residence’’ and ‘‘resident’’ (see S. 4029), S2091 [7AP]

——— provide exception for stabilizing braces from certain regulations (see S. 4069), S4046 [4AU]

Flag—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of creation of U.S. flag and express support for Pledge of Allegiance (see S. Res. 671), S2940 [14JN]

Forrestal (U.S.S.): anniversary of fire onboard, tribute to those who lost their lives, and commemorate efforts of survivors (see S. Res. 744), S4045 [4AU]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as fundamental human right and observe anniversary of Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (see S. Con. Res. 27), S220 [13JA]

Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women’s Health and Strengthening the Family: support and urge U.S. be added as signatory (see S. Con. Res. 49), S6780 [17NO]

Government: prohibit from promoting, supporting, or contracting with abortion entities, or otherwise expanding access to abortions on Federal lands or in Federal facilities (see S. 4519), S3640 [25JY]

Government regulations: reform Federal regulatory permitting and project review processes for energy and infrastructure projects (see S. 4815), S4541 [12SE]

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

Health: disapprove Dept. of the Treasury and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see S.J. Res. 43), S1749 [23MR]

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

Iran: award Congressional Gold Medal to former U.S. hostages of Iran Hostage Crisis for resilience throughout unprecedented ordeal and sacrifice to our country (see S. 2607), S2587 [18MY]

——— 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]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 183), S3920 [3AU]

——— continue certain Executive orders imposing U.S. sanctions and prevent waiver of certain sanctions until Iran ceases attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, citizens, and Iranian nationals in U.S. (see S. 4924), S4969 [22SE]

——— terminate certain waivers of sanctions on Iran issued in connection with agreement relative to its nuclear program (see S. 3857), S1225 [16MR]

IRS: prohibit additional funding to be used to audit certain taxpayers (see S. 4817), S4621 [14SE]

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

Labor unions: extend certain free choice protections relative to labor organization participation to independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking flexible work options (see S. 3889), S1289 [22MR]

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]

Medicaid: require States report abortion data to CDC to receive certain family planning funding (see S. 3500), S220 [13JA]

Medicare: repeal changes to exception to prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see S. 4130), S2275 [3MY]

Month of Life: designate (see S. 4539), S3308 [14JY]

Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer: prohibit funding until China is no longer defined as developing country (see S. 5037), S5541 [29SE]

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 Airborne Day: designate (see S. Res. 745), S4045 [4AU]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 807), S5226 [28SE]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 686), S3075 [22JN]

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

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 498), S382 [20JA]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 845), S6779 [17NO]

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

National Pregnancy Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 729), S3783 [28JY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 501), S442 [1FE]

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

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 545), S1153 [14MR]

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

Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 845), S6779 [17NO]

NATO: support interim steps to strengthen military interoperability and resiliency of militaries of Finland and Sweden relative to their anticipated accession to alliance (see S. Res. 747), S4045 [4AU]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see S. 4202), S2941 [14JN]

NOAA: establish Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program (see S. 4432), S3612 [21JY]

Oklahoma City (U.S.S.): recognize service of Los Angeles-class attack submarine and crew who served U.S. with valor and bravery (see S. Res. 681), S2968 [15JN]

Power resources: prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran (see S. 3798), S1118 [10MR]

——— strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (see S. 3752), S990 [3MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: clarify inability to declare national emergencies on premise of climate change (see S. 3998), S1980 [5AP]

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

Religious Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 811), S5542 [29SE]

Russia: 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]

Schools: recognize necessity of school choice to empower parents to choose best educational environment and to combat ideologies like critical race theory promoted by many public schools (see S. Res. 493), S352 [19JA]

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

Sergeant Bret D. Isenhower Memorial Post Office Building, Seminole, OK: designate (see S. 4032), S2091 [7AP]

Staff Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building, Owasso, OK: designate (see S. 3804), S1118 [10MR]

Taxation: exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property (see S. 2202), S2093 [7AP]

——— provide child tax credit for pregnant moms for unborn children if such children are born and issued Social Security numbers before due date for return of tax for the taxable year (see S. 3537), S413 [31JA]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see S. 4105), S3640 [25JY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: disapprove rule relative to endangered and threatened wildlife status for lesser prairie-chicken (see S.J. Res. 70), S9779 [21DE]

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

Western National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 1112), S6823 [28NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to troops who defended Bataan and Corregidor (see S. 1079), S1254 [17MR]

Yemen: impose sanctions relative to Ansarallah and its officials (see S. 3532), S382 [20JA]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: modify cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain dams and dikes (see S. 3971), S1910 [31MR]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to public institutions of higher education to expand or support graduate education for physicians in States with primary care provider shortages (see S. 3497), S220 [13JA]

Immigration: extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (see S. 4370), S2893 [9JN]

Medicaid: apply asset verification program to all applicants for, and recipients of, medical assistance in all States and territories (see S. 3917), S1774 [24MR]

National Public Works Week: designate (see S. Res. 641), S2544 [17MY]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 5170), S6941 [1DE]

University of Oklahoma: tribute to softball team (see S. Res. 700), S3160 [23JN]

Lists

Senate staff who worked on H.R. 7776, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7237 [15DE]

Motions

CDC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (S.J. Res. 37), S1177 [15MR]

Privilege of the floor

Cooper. J.P., S6746 [16NO]

Hill, Laura, S6746 [16NO]

Remarks

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S7236, S7237 [15DE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S185 [12JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7236, S7237 [15DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4841 [20SE], S6466• [11OC]

Foreign countries: require reviews of U.S. investment in countries that may threaten national critical capabilities and improve use of authorities under Defense Production Act (S. 1854), S2300 [4MY]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S6725–S6728 [16NO]

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

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, S185 [12JA]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S818 [28FE], S6728 [16NO], S6974, S6985–S6987 [6DE], S7012 [7DE], S9624 [20DE], S9763 [21DE]

Resignations

Senate, S6862 [29NO]

Tributes

Black, Cheryl M., S6687 [15NO]

Crutchfield, Donald R., S1175 [15MR]

Hatch, Orrin G., S2300–S2302 [4MY]

Patrick, Chase D., S2747 [26MY]

Poberezny, Tom, S3689• [26JY]

Robinson, Scott, S2749• [26MY]

Tillman, Jeremy, S6898 [30NO]