BLUNT, ROY (a Senator from Missouri)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4870, S4871 [20SE], S4921, S4934, S4935 [21SE], S5069, S5085, S5088 [27SE], S5322 [28SE], S5701, S5707, S5749, S5754, S5758, S5802, S5813, S5816, S5907, S5926 [29SE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4543), S3868 [2AU], S4487 [7SE]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), S10001 [21DE]
Appointments
Committee to escort the President, H1200 [1MR]
Committee to escort Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into the House Chamber, H9969 [21DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see S. Res. 706), S3270 [13JY]
Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see S. 4787), S4214 [6AU]
Army: provide for pay and allowances for certain officers assigned to Corps of Engineers (see S. 3215), S2450 [11MY]
Aviation: clarify application of sanctions relative to unmanned combat aerial vehicles following change to U.N. Register of Conventional Arms (see S. 3421), S2666 [24MY]
Bureau of Prisons: expand eligibility and provide for judicial review under Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program and provide compassionate release based on coronavirus vulnerability (see S. 312), S753 [16FE]
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 3519), S351 [19JA]
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]
——— establish procedures for removal of Architect of the Capitol (see S. 5319), S9625 [20DE]
——— permit use of rotunda for lying in state of remains of Harry Reid (see S. Con. Res. 25), S49 [5JA]
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see S. 1125), S4514 [8SE]
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]
——— provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. 1945), S2093 [7AP]
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), S2752 [26MY]
Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): prepare revised edition of Standing Rules of the Senate as Senate document (see S. Res. 673), S2940 [14JN]
Committees of the Senate: adjust special reserve percentage available (see S. Res. 834), S6695 [15NO]
Council on Environmental Quality: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions’’ (see S.J. Res. 55), S3270 [13JY]
Crime: eliminate disparity in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses (see S. 79), S1936 [4AP]
——— enhance penalties for killing, attempting to kill, or assaulting public safety officer (see S. 3458), S118 [10JA]
——— provide appropriate standards for inclusion of term of supervised release after imprisonment (see S. 5040), S5541 [29SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (see S. Res. 709), S3309 [14JY]
Dept. of Commerce: apply Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of Assistant Sec. for Communications and Information in carrying out Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (see S. 3671), S753 [16FE]
——— improve semiconductor incentive program (see S. 3331), S1121 [10MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish Baltic Security Initiative (see S. 3950), S1832 [29MR]
Dept. of HHS: explicitly authorize distribution of grant funds to voting accessibility protection and advocacy systems for Northern Mariana Islands and Native Americans (see S. 3969), S1867 [30MR]
——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see S. 4203), S4542 [12SE]
——— 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), S5053 [27SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish cybersecurity agreements with Congress (see S. 4000), S1981 [5AP]
Dept. of Justice: broaden scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes (see S. 4240), S3271 [13JY]
——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see S. 4007), S1981 [5AP]
Dept. of State: establish Baltic Security and Economic Enhancement Initiative (see S. 3950), S1832 [29MR]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see S. 5287), S7252 [15DE]
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), S5227 [28SE]
Evans, William F.: direct Architect of the Capitol to obtain and place memorial plaque for Capitol Police Officer at north security kiosk of Capitol (see S. Res. 539), S1059 [8MR]
FCC: make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or combination (see S. 4117), S6963 [5DE]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of flawed or biased environmental metrics in rulemaking process unless such metrics are compliant with OMB guidance (see S. 4596), S3611 [21JY]
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 4587), S7253 [15DE]
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]
FTC: prohibit email service providers from using filtering algorithms to flag emails from political campaigns that consumers have elected to receive as spam (see S. 4409), S2968 [15JN]
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: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see S. 377), S1981 [5AP]
Hodges, Kaneaster, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S2093 [7AP]
Human rights: combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of removal of organs (see S. 602), S4045 [4AU]
Immigration: authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered the U.S. as children (see S. 2753), S2708 [25MY]
——— expand definition of H–2A nonimmigrant to include aliens engaged in seafood processing, horticultural commodities, or care of horses (see S. 2443), S221 [13JA]
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]
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]
——— 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]
IRS: prohibit from using biometric recognition technology (see S. 3668), S753 [16FE]
Isakson, Johnny: tribute (see S. Res. 484), S49 [5JA]
Law enforcement: provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and behavioral health and suicidal crisis (see S. 4003), S2587 [18MY]
——— reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions (see S. 1014), S2131 [25AP]
Medicaid: support provision of treatment family care services (see S. 3761), S1911 [31MR]
Missouri: honor lives of fallen Missouri police officers and express condolences to their families (see S. Res. 594), S2131 [25AP]
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 Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 498), S382 [20JA]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 582), S2041 [6AP]
National Pell Grant Day: designate (see S. Res. 676), S2968 [15JN]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 643), S2586 [18MY]
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day: observance (see S. Res. 510), S647 [10FE]
National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 562), S1832 [29MR]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1596), S1120 [10MR]
NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see S. 4202), S4542 [12SE]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish Inspector General (see S. 1489), S2154 [26AP]
Poland: express appreciation for efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees and support sovereignty of Ukraine following Russian invasion (see S. Res. 615), S2275 [3MY]
Pool and Spa Safety Act: reauthorize (see S. 4296), S2665 [24MY]
Privacy: require executive agencies and Federal courts to comply with address confidentiality programs (see S. 5288), S7252 [15DE]
Public Radio Music Day: designate (see S. Res. 813), S5542 [29SE]
Queen Elizabeth II: tribute (see S. Res. 762), S4575 [13SE]
Reid, Harry: authorize Architect of the Capitol to transfer catafalque from Capitol Visitor Center to Capitol rotunda for use during memorial services (see S. Con. Res. 26), S49 [5JA]
——— tribute (see S. Res. 485), S81 [6JA]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: increase appropriations (see S. 2675), S49 [5JA]
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]
——— recognize actions in Ukraine as genocide (see S. Res. 713), S3696 [26JY]
Senator Johnny Isakson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 4359), S2865 [8JN]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (see S. 3580), S837 [28FE]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington’s disease (see S. 868), S101 [7JA]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Taxation: extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives (see S. 1806), S1750 [23MR]
——— increase mortgage insurance premium deduction income cap (see S. 3590), S546 [7FE]
——— reform rules relative to qualified opportunity zones (see S. 4065), S2382 [9MY]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see S. 4105), S2941 [14JN]
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), S613 [9FE]
Victims of Child Abuse Act: reauthorize (see S. 3975), S1910 [31MR]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 3623), S648 [10FE]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 748), S4214 [6AU]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
World War II: honor women for service in Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and Women’s Army Corps (see S. Res. 735), S3862 [2AU]
Young, Don: tribute (see S. Res. 565), S1832 [29MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for ceremony to present statue of Harry S. Truman from people of Missouri (see S. Con. Res. 44), S4541 [12SE]
Dept. of Defense: establish joint training pipeline between U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy (see S. 4718), S3861 [2AU]
GPO: establish term for appointment of Director (see S. 4791), S4440 [6SE]
Grant, Ulysses S.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 36), S2190 [27AP]
National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 816), S5543 [29SE]
Northwest Missouri State University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see S. Res. 649), S2665 [24MY]
Reserve Organization of America: anniversary (see S. Res. 820), S5543 [29SE]
Senate: authorize Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper to conduct blood donation drive (see S. Res. 818), S5543 [29SE]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (see S. Res. 633), S2519 [16MY]
Lists
Global Medical Response (organization) Stars of Life award recipients, S2616 [19MY]
Motions
CDC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (S.J. Res. 37), S1177 [15MR]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID–19 Health Care Staff Vaccination’’ (S.J. Res. 32), S874 [1MR]
Privilege of the floor
Pinson, Jeremy, S7003 [6DE]
Remarks
Arlington County, VA: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, S2271• [3MY]
Biden, President: call for Executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt, S2996 [16JN]
——— evaluation of administration, S2311 [4MY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to coronavirus pandemic, S33 [5JA]
——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, S3515 [20JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, S2851 [8JN]
Crime: address nationwide increase in violent crime, S593 [9FE]
Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S337 [19JA]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S2563 [18MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2949 [15JN]
Economy: address growing inflation, S3515 [20JY], S3718 [27JY]
Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and address mental illness in criminal justice system, S3120, S3122, S3123 [23JN]
Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to Finland, Sweden, and Spain, S3223 [12JY]
Global Medical Response (organization): tribute to Stars of Life award recipients, S2616 [19MY]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (S. 264), S7809 [20DE]
——— reform, S7809 [20DE]
——— secure border between U.S. and Mexico, S475 [2FE]
Joseph Woodrow Hatchett U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2938), House amendment, S3120, S3122, S3123 [23JN]
Law enforcement: calls to defund police, S593 [9FE]
Lindenbaum, Dara: nomination to FEC, S2644 [24MY]
Mental health: expand Medicaid certified community behavioral health clinic demonstration program and authorize funding for additional grants to certified community behavioral health clinics (S. 2069), S1737, S1738, S1739 [23MR]
Missouri: honor lives of fallen Missouri police officers and express condolences to their families (S. Res. 594), S2628 [19MY]
——— tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, S2627 [19MY]
NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (H.R. 5746), House amendment, S337 [19JA]
National Police Week: observance, S2627 [19MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend premium health insurance subsidies, S3719 [27JY]
Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Finland and Sweden: ratify, S3895 [3AU]
Schnuck, Todd: Food Industry Association Glen Woodard Award for Outstanding Leadership in Public Affairs recipient, S1863• [30MR]
Senate: appreciation for tributes, S6973 [6DE]
——— appreciation of opportunity to serve, S6980–S6982 [6DE]
——— prohibit imposition of vaccination, testing, and masking requirements relative to coronavirus for Senate Pages (S. Res. 631), S2475 [12MY]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S171 [12JA], S337 [19JA], S2563 [18MY]
Senator Johnny Isakson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office, Atlanta, GA: designate (S. 4359), S3735 [27JY]
Supreme Court: oppose any attempt to increase number of justices, S2563 [18MY]
Voting: impact of proposed State voting reform laws on voter rights, S171 [12JA]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, S337 [19JA]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S6973, S6982–S6989 [6DE], S9624 [20DE], S9764 [21DE], S10087 [22DE]
Tributes
Burr, Senator, S7168 [14DE]
Gordon, Mark, S6996• [6DE]
Hauck, David, S2186 [27AP]
Portman, Senator, S7058 [8DE]
Shelby, Senator, S7175 [14DE]
Sullivan, Senator, S3120 [23JN]