ROMNEY, MITT (a Senator from Utah)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4929 [21SE], S5683, S5737, S5820 [29SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2818 [7JN]

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), S4221, S4316 [6AU]

Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), S10016 [21DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), S3613 [21JY]

Postal Service: provide stability and enhance services (H.R. 3076), S889 [1MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Albright, Madeleine Korbel: tribute (see S. Res. 585), S2092 [7AP]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): support U.S. participation in stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia (see S. Res. 616), S2358 [5MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor Hershel W. (Woody) Williams, last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II (see S. Con. Res. 42), S3239 [12JY]

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

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]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into regular appropriations process (see S. 2790), S6669 [14NO]

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

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

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

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish plan to respond to irregular migration surges at border and establish irregular migration surge border response fund (see S. 1949), S1270 [21MR]

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

Dept. of the Interior: continue to implement endangered fish recovery programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins (see S. 3693), S785 [17FE]

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]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 4587), S7253 [15DE]

Foreign policy: increase foreign aid, enhance security assistance, and strengthen democracy and economic security in Black Sea region (see S. 4509), S3239 [12JY]

GAO: issue report on nonprofit pharmaceutical organizations (see S. 4341), S2752 [26MY]

Government regulations: reform Federal regulatory permitting and project review processes for energy and infrastructure projects (see S. 4815), S4576 [13SE]

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

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

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]

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]

Motor vehicles: develop comprehensive, strategic plan for Federal electric vehicle fleet battery management (see S. 4057), S2092 [7AP]

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

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

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

National Park Service: establish U.S. African-American Burial Grounds Preservation Program (see S. 3667), S753 [16FE]

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

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

NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 17), S1775 [24MR]

Olympic Games: commemorate past success of, and support, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2022 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (see S. Res. 505), S524 [3FE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see S. 4382), S2910 [13JN]

Public lands: authorize sale of certain Federal land to States and local governments to address housing shortages (see S. 4062), S2092 [7AP]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 619), S2359 [5MY]

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

Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: reauthorize (see S. 4119), S2219 [28AP]

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

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]

Senator Johnny Isakson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 4359), S2941 [14JN]

Taxation: 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]

——— repeal certain third party network transaction reporting requirements (see S. 3546), S1226 [16MR]

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

——— support transfer of aircraft and air defense systems to Ukrainian Armed Forces (see S. Res. 549), S1225 [16MR]

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

Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform job functions are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition (see S. 1486), S1120 [10MR]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

China: end treatment as developing nation (see S. 5190), S6999 [6DE]

Corps of Engineers: study how drought affects Great Salt Lake and other saline lakes and require feasibility study on drought solutions (see S. 4536), S3308 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense: decrease reliance on critical minerals from China (see S. 5195), S7034 [7DE]

Dept. of Education: provide transparency to consumers about college tuition costs relative to completion or graduation times and rates (see S. 4410), S2968 [15JN]

Dept. of HHS: clarify conditions to approve generic drug applications with labeling temporarily different than brand name drug (see S. 4351), S2785 [6JN]

——— improve domestic manufacturing surge capacity and capabilities for biodefense and pandemic preparedness (see S. 3588), S546 [7FE]

Depts. of Education, Justice, and the Treasury: prohibit mass cancellation of student loans (see S. 4253), S2586 [18MY]

Letters

Letter from Birmingham, AL, City Jail: Martin Luther King, Jr., S2009 [6AP]

Remarks

Brigham Young University: tribute to women’s soccer team, S520• [3FE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S259 [18JA]

Jacobsen Construction Co., Inc.: anniversary, S1269• [21MR]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (H.R. 5746), House amendment, S259 [18JA]

NATO: ensure article 5 provisions do not supersede congressional war powers, S3896 [3AU]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden: ratify, S3896 [3AU]

Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S141 [11JA]

United Jewish Federation of Utah: anniversary of Jewish Family Service, S7027 [7DE]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, S259 [18JA]

Tributes

Berg, Kathryn, S4819• [19SE]

Hatch, Orrin G., S2181 [27AP]

Leary, Ed, S783• [17FE]

Portman, Senator, S7056 [8DE]

Smith, Tyler, S1115• [10MR]

Ure, David, S1830• [29MR]