BRAUN, MIKE (a Senator from Indiana)
Amendments
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 6617), S756 [16FE], S778 [17FE]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S7145 [13DE], S7260 [15DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4919, S4925 [21SE], S5024 [22SE], S5081 [27SE], S5360 [28SE], S5696, S5730 [29SE], S6613 [11OC], S6672 [14NO]
Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), S5247 [28SE], S5518 [29SE]
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), S4248, S4249, S4316, S4331, S4376 [6AU]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6745 [16NO], S6834 [29NO]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), S9630, S9634, S9643 [20DE], S10062, S10063 [22DE]
Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), S1109, S1126 [10MR]
NOAA: provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information (H.R. 1437), S7262 [15DE]
Postal Service: provide stability and enhance services (H.R. 3076), S890 [1MR], S992 [3MR]
Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), S2101 [7AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
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), S3159 [23JN]
——— 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]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 840), S6779 [17NO]
ALS Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 635), S2519 [16MY]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 675), S3806 [1AU]
Amnesty International (organization): prohibit from receiving U.S. financial assistance for itself and its employees (see S. 3999), S1981 [5AP]
Appropriations: making continuing (see S. 5244), S7134 [13DE]
Armed Forces: preserve readiness by limiting separations based on coronavirus vaccination status and continuing pay and benefits for members while religious and health accommodations are pending (see S. 4925), S4969 [22SE]
Army: tribute to service of soldiers of 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) during World War I and World War II (see S. Res. 677), S2968 [15JN]
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]
Baltic States: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see S. Res. 499), S413 [31JA]
Bureau of Prisons: prohibit from housing prisoners with persons of opposite biological sex, regardless of gender identity (see S. 3481), S497 [2FE]
——— require Director be appointed by and with advice and consent of Senate (see S. 3545), S442 [1FE]
Business and industry: prohibit use of patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property to inhibit competition (see S. 4918), S4969 [22SE]
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]
CDC: codify statute allowing for immediate expulsion of persons or property to avoid introduction of communicable disease such as coronavirus from foreign country (see S. 4022), S2041 [6AP]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (see S.J. Res. 37), S647 [10FE]
China: counter military-civil fusion strategy of Chinese Communist Party and prevent U.S. contributions to development of dual-use technology in China (see S. 4142), S2339 [4MY]
——— impose sanctions and other measures in response to failure to allow investigation into origins of coronavirus at suspect laboratories in Wuhan (see S. 3463), S118 [10JA]
——— modify limitation on military-to-military exchanges and contacts with People’s Liberation Army to cover logistical operations and remove exception for search-and-rescue and humanitarian operations and exercises (see S. 3567), S497 [2FE]
——— prohibit use of digital currency payment system operated by China (see S. 4313), S2708 [25MY]
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]
Congress: oppose spending on earmarks (see S. Res. 688), S3162 [23JN]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see S. 403), S7034 [7DE]
Council on Environmental Quality: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions’’ (see S.J. Res. 55), S3270 [13JY]
Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see S. 3176), S444 [1FE]
Crime: enhance penalties for killing, attempting to kill, or assaulting public safety officer (see S. 3458), S118 [10JA]
——— punish distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder (see S. 4876), S4639 [15SE]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see S. 5089), S6695 [15NO]
——— urge development of strategy to counter rise in violent crime (see S. Res. 636), S2519 [16MY]
Cuba: commend actions of human rights and democracy activist José D. Ferrer and other activists in demanding fundamental civil liberties and speaking out against communist regime (see S. Res. 489), S190 [12JA]
——— commend bravery, courage, and resolve of human rights and pro-democracy activists on anniversary of Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms (see S. Res. 728), S3783 [28JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 3281), S575 [8FE]
——— establish cattle contract library (see S. 4030), S2091 [7AP]
——— establish fund for spotted wing drosophila research and mitigation (see S. 4745), S3862 [2AU]
Dept. of Commerce: submit report on blockchain-based service network of China (see S. 3784), S1059 [8MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish Space National Guard (see S. 4179), S2420 [10MY]
——— modify limitation on discharge of Armed Forces members solely on basis of failure to obey lawful order to receive coronairus vaccine (see S. 4172), S2419 [10MY]
——— streamline budget process (see S. 5255), S7199 [14DE]
Dept. of Education: allow families with children in Title I schools to put unused Federal education funds toward in-person education should their school close due to coronavirus or teachers union strikes (see S. 3554), S576 [8FE]
——— disapprove rule relative to grants to charter schools (see S.J. Res. 60), S4514 [8SE]
——— prevent class-based loan forgiveness for Federal student loans without explicit appropriation of funds by Congress for such purpose (see S. 4483), S3160 [23JN]
——— strike certain emergency unilateral authorities relative to student loan repayment (see S. 4094), S2189 [27AP]
Dept. of HHS: amend Health Resources and Services Administration Counter Measure Injury Compensation Program relative to coronavirus vaccines (see S. 3810), S1119 [10MR]
——— 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), S2276 [3MY]
——— limit scope of regulations to control communicable diseases (see S. 1615), S1060 [8MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (see S.J. Res. 64), S6668 [14NO]
——— establish Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office (see S. 4644), S3863 [2AU]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Disinformation Governance Board (see S. 4124), S2246 [2MY] (see S. 4191), S2450 [11MY]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to identify and conduct recurrent vetting of evacuees from Afghanistan found not to be properly vetted before entering U.S. (see S. 5118), S6779 [17NO]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to regularly review and update policies and manuals related to inspections at ports of entry (see S. 4460), S3159 [23JN]
Dept. of Justice: curtail use of changes in mandatory programs affecting Crime Victims Fund (see S. 4115), S2219 [28AP]
——— establish CCP Initiative program (see S. 3960), S1867 [30MR]
——— require Inspector General to conduct inspections of Bureau of Prisons correctional facilities, provide recommendations to fix problems, and assign each facility risk score (see S. 4988), S5225 [28SE]
Dept. of Labor: provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation (see S. 4507), S3239 [12JY]
Dept. of State: establish international terrestrial carbon sequestration program and provide international technical assistance for carbon market development (see S. 5019), S5541 [29SE]
——— submit to Congress classified dissent cables relative to withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan (see S. 3681), S785 [17FE]
Dept. of the Interior: make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (see S. 3957), S1867 [30MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate license authorizing financial transactions relative to importation of Russian energy products and apply certain sanctions to Russian financial institutions (see S. 4054), S2092 [7AP]
——— terminate license to allow certain energy-related transactions of Russian assets and apply sanctions to entities listed in such license (see S. 4463), S3159 [23JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to improve ability of veterans to access medical care in VA medical facilities and their community by providing ability to choose health care providers (see S. 3603), S2894 [9JN]
——— eliminate requirement to specify effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 veterans educational assistance to dependents (see S. 3606), S612 [9FE]
——— improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (see S. 3304), S3695 [26JY]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see S. 3541), S708 [15FE]
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]
DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 642), S2544 [17MY]
Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see S. 3386), S1270 [21MR]
——— terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (see S.J. Res. 38), S674 [14FE] (see S.J. Res. 63), S4970 [22SE]
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]
——— repeal coronavirus vaccination requirements (see S. 3514), S352 [19JA]
Drugs: amend program for local substance use disorder services (see S. 3632), S647 [10FE]
Economy: index certain thresholds for inflation (see S. 4869), S4638 [15SE]
ERISA: clarify fiduciary duty of plan administrators to select and maintain investments based solely on pecuniary factors (see S. 4484), S3640 [25JY]
Executive Office of the President: establish Taxpayer Watchdog Office (see S. 3836), S1290 [22MR]
FCC: allow State or Federal correctional facilities to utilize jamming equipment to prevent contraband cell phone use in prisons (see S. 4699), S3860 [2AU]
FDA: allow for alternatives to animal testing for purposes of drug and biological product applications (see S. 5002), S5540 [29SE]
——— amend mission statement to require agency to address nation’s prescription opioid addiction epidemic (see S. 1436), S3542 [20JY]
——— deny approval of new drug application for opioid analgesic drug on basis of such drug not being clincally superior to other commercially available drugs (see S. 4340), S2752 [26MY]
——— notify public about new information relative to medical device in order to reduce or limit number of patients exposed to potential risk identified based on such emerging signal (see S. 4349), S2785 [6JN]
——— provide process to lock and suspend domain names used to facilitate online sale of drugs illegally (see S. 3399), S1833 [29MR]
——— require manufacturers of dietary supplements to list dietary supplements (see S. 4090), S2154 [26AP]
Federal agencies and departments: amend certain laws relative to inclusion guidance issued by non-agencies (see S. 4427), S3003 [16JN]
——— improve performance and accountability in Federal Government (see S. 4167), S2419 [10MY]
——— prohibit from maintaining or sharing information on religious affiliation (see S. 3902), S1289 [22MR]
——— provide flexibility for temporary and term appointments in competitive services (see S. 4027), S2091 [7AP]
——— provide method by which economic costs of significant regulatory actions may be offset by repeal of other regulatory actions (see S. 3996), S1980 [5AP]
——— require regulators to disclose impact of proposed regulations on food or energy prices (see S. 4610), S3694 [26JY]
Federal employees: require public availability of financial disclosure forms of certain special consultants and information relating to certain confidential filers (see S. 3523), S576 [8FE]
FEMA: include breast pumps and other lactation supplies and equipment in disaster relief and emergency response (see S. 3601), S1016 [7MR]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 588), S2092 [7AP]
Firearms: define ‘‘State of residence’’ and ‘‘resident’’ (see S. 4029), S2091 [7AP]
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]
FRS: limit ability of Federal Reserve banks to issue central bank digital currency (see S. 4831), S4575 [13SE]
——— prohibit Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to individuals (see S. 3954), S1867 [30MR]
FTC: prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and dissemination of false information relative to pharmacy benefit management services for prescription drugs (see S. 4293), S2941 [14JN]
——— 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]
——— study role of intermediaries in pharmaceutical supply chain and merger activity and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations (see S. 1388), S1289 [22MR]
GAO: conduct audit of religious accommodations relative to coronavirus for Armed Forces to ensure all applicable laws, guidance, and policies were followed with respect to such accommodations (see S. 5177), S6941 [1DE]
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]
Girl Scouts: anniversary (see S. Res. 542), S1119 [10MR]
Government regulations: delay effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relative to U.S. energy sector (see S. 3986), S1910 [31MR]
——— reform Federal regulatory permitting and project review processes for energy and infrastructure projects (see S. 4815), S4541 [12SE]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 547), S1271 [21MR]
GSA: provide consistent leadership, purpose, and administrative support for primary governmentwide executive councils (see S. 4828), S4574 [13SE]
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]
——— extend certain public health programs (see S. 5244), S7134 [13DE]
Hodges, Kaneaster, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S2093 [7AP]
Immigration: clarify meaning of term ‘‘frivolous application’’ relative to asylum claims (see S. 4637), S3863 [2AU]
——— extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (see S. 4370), S2893 [9JN]
——— permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent U.S. residents (see S. 4636), S3863 [2AU]
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: repeal provision relative to advanced impaired driving technology motor vehicle safety standard (see S. 4647), S3743 [27JY]
International Olympic Committee: express that Committee failed to adhere to human rights commitments in case of sexual assault accusations by Peng Shuai (see S. Res. 503), S523 [3FE]
Investments: prohibit securities investments that finance certain Chinese companies and expand Non-Specially Designated Nationals Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List (see S. 4099), S2189 [27AP]
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), S524 [3FE]
——— 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]
——— impose certain requirements relative to renegotiation or reentry into Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement or other agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see S. 4290), S2664 [24MY]
——— 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]
——— prohibit from requiring taxpayers to provide biometric information (see S. 3599), S575 [8FE]
——— provide accountability for funding provided under Inflation Reduction Act (see S. 5100), S6740 [16NO]
——— provide limits on reduction of user fees (see S. 4961), S6671 [14NO]
——— require to pay for costs incurred by certain persons in course of audit (see S. 5014), S5541 [29SE]
Isakson, Johnny: tribute (see S. Res. 484), S49 [5JA]
Israel: express opposition to establishment of new Palestinian consulate or diplomatic mission in Jerusalem (see S. Con. Res. 34), S1289 [22MR]
Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, Mishawaka, IN: designate (see S. 4797), S4479 [7SE]
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]
Medicaid: apply asset verification program to all applicants for, and recipients of, medical assistance in all States and territories (see S. 3917), S1774 [24MR]
——— require States report abortion data to CDC to receive certain family planning funding (see S. 3500), S220 [13JA]
Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see S. 3018), S575 [8FE]
National 4–H Week: designate (see S. Res. 817), S5543 [29SE]
National American Indian Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 1725), S190 [12JA]
National Archives and Records Administration: submit plan to Congress to eliminate records backlog at National Personnel Records Center (see S. 4816), S4541 [12SE]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 807), S5226 [28SE]
National CASA/GAL Volunteers’ Day: designate (see S. Res. 658), S2752 [26MY]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 625), S2381 [9MY]
National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 733), S3805 [1AU]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see S. Res. 794), S4970 [22SE]
National discovery trails: establish (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]
National FFA Week: designate (see S. Res. 524), S786 [17FE]
National Guard: prohibit any requirement that members receive vaccination against coronavirus (see S. 4499), S3379 [19JY]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 498), S382 [20JA]
National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 613), S2275 [3MY]
National Move Over Law Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 734), S3862 [2AU]
National Native Plant Month: designate (see S. Res. 570), S1982 [5AP]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 582), S2041 [6AP]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 643), S2586 [18MY]
National Pregnancy Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 729), S3783 [28JY]
National Principals Month: observance (see S. Res. 841), S6779 [17NO]
National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 501), S442 [1FE]
National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 630), S2450 [11MY]
National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 530), S950 [2MR]
National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 562), S1832 [29MR]
National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 780), S4857 [20SE]
Native Americans: permit Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgment as federally recognized Indian Tribe (see S. 4777), S4045 [4AU]
NSF: establish Regulatory Oversight and Review Task Force (see S. 4055), S2092 [7AP]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: provide notification to Congress of abandoned U.S. military equipment used in terrorist attacks (see S. 3657), S753 [16FE]
Older Americans Mental Health Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 657), S2752 [26MY]
Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 656), S2752 [26MY]
OPM: establish and maintain public directory of individuals occupying Government policy and supporting positions (see S. 3650), S706 [15FE]
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), S6470 [11OC]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see S. 3766), S7034 [7DE]
Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to former Presidents (see S. 3703), S786 [17FE]
Public debt: establish limitations on amount of U.S.-issued debt which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals (see S. 3801), S1118 [10MR]
Public Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 520), S786 [17FE]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 619), S2359 [5MY]
Reid, Harry: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S81 [6JA]
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. 546), S1178 [15MR]
——— prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia (see S. 3771), S1775 [24MR]
SBA: prohibit from directly making loans under 7(a) loan program (see S. 3382), S2420 [10MY]
Schools: allow States and local educational agencies to use any remaining coronavirus elementary and secondary school emergency relief funds for school security measures (see S. 4369), S2893 [9JN]
——— 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]
SEC: address issuance of securities by Chinese entities (see S. 3926), S1774 [24MR]
——— prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see S. 5135), S6823 [28NO]
——— require reporting of sourcing and due diligence activities of companies involving supply chains of products imported into U.S. that are directly linked to forced labor in Xinjiang, China (see S. 4095), S2189 [27AP]
Senate: require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by World Health Assembly be subject to ratification (see S. 4343), S2752 [26MY]
Senate Rules: create point of order requiring inflation impact report with any legislation that makes discretionary appropriations (see S. 3634), S647 [10FE]
Senator Johnny Isakson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Atlanta Regional Office, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 4359), S3076 [22JN]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (see S. 3580), S708 [15FE]
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals (see S. Res. 839), S6779 [17NO]
Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 672), S2940 [14JN]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: study certain exemptions for treatment of opioid use disorder through treatment programs during coronavirus emergency and modernize process for obtaining methadone (see S. 3629), S2276 [3MY]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see S. 4416), S7071 [8DE]
——— modify rules relative to like kind exchanges (see S. 3669), S753 [16FE]
——— repeal certain third party network transaction reporting requirements (see S. 3546), S442 [1FE]
——— repeal corporate alternative minimum tax (see S. 5017), S5541 [29SE]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see S. 4105), S2360 [5MY]
Transportation Security Administration: prohibit acceptance of warrants for arrest of aliens as valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints (see S. 3602), S575 [8FE]
Trucking industry: exempt commercial truck drivers from Canada or Mexico seeking to temporarily enter U.S. for business through land port of entry from any coronavirus vaccination requirement (see S. 3701), S786 [17FE]
U.S. service academies: prohibit denial of graduation, dismissal, or assessment of repayment claims for cadets and midshipmen who refuse to get coronavirus vaccine (see S. 4304), S2708 [25MY]
Unemployment: terminate benefits to jobless millionaires (see S. 5148), S6905 [30NO]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 748), S4214 [6AU]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 668), S2893 [9JN]
World War II: acknowledge and commemorate women who served in Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) (see S. Res. 502), S442 [1FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to those who served in U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (see S. 4193), S2492 [12MY]
——— honor women for service in Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and Women’s Army Corps (see S. Res. 735), S3862 [2AU]
Yellowstone National Park: anniversary (see S. Res. 525), S786 [17FE]
Yemen: impose sanctions relative to Ansarallah and its officials (see S. 3532), S444 [1FE]
Young, Don: tribute (see S. Res. 565), S1832 [29MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Ball State University: anniversary of renaming in honor of Ball family (see S. Res. 698), S3160 [23JN]
BLM: require collection of certain data relative to land acquisitions (see S. 3644), S674 [14FE]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see S.J. Res. 42), S1254 [17MR]
——— require concurrent resolutions have balanced budgets, establish limits on waiver of budget points of order, and prevent excess appropriations (see S. 4020), S2041 [6AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2023–2032 (see S. Con. Res. 43), S3378 [19JY]
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), S836 [28FE]
CBO: set responsible budget targets to limit spending (see S. 4016), S2040 [6AP]
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 Energy: conduct study and submit report on national resource adequacy (see S. 4754), S3919 [3AU]
Dept. of HHS: make public information relative to origin of coronavirus (see S. 3832), S1153 [14MR]
——— publish list of hospitals found to be in non-compliance with hospital price transparency rule (see S. 4414), S2968 [15JN]
——— report to Congress on natural immunity to coronavirus (see S. 3581), S523 [3FE]
Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see S.J. Res. 68), S7252 [15DE]
——— revise definition of term ‘‘tipped employee’’ (see S. 5241), S7134 [13DE]
Diseases and disorders: improve research and development of medical countermeasures for novel pathogens (see S. 3496), S220 [13JA]
Drugs: allow sponsors of certain new drug applications to rely on investigations conducted in certain foreign countries (see S. 3576), S523 [3FE]
EEOC: establish voluntary compliance assistance initiative relative to usage of skills-based employment tests and selection procedures by employers (see S. 5333), S9778 [21DE]
——— require commissioners to approve commencing, intervening in, or participating in certain litigation and increase transparency relative to such decisions (see S. 4270), S2620 [19MY]
ERISA: clarify fiduciary duty of plan administrators to select and maintain investments based solely on pecuniary factors (see S. 4613), S3694 [26JY]
Executive Office of the President: provide inflation estimate relative to executive orders with significant impact on annual gross budget (see S. 4598), S3612 [21JY]
FDA: allow for devices with predetermined change control plan to be marketed without submitting supplemental application or premarket notification if changes are consistent with such plans (see S. 4386), S2910 [13JN]
——— allow waivers of annual medical device establishment registration fees for small businesses (see S. 4385), S2910 [13JN]
——— strengthen authority relative to foreign drug facility inspections (see S. 3509), S220 [13JA]
Flag—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of creation of U.S. flag and express support for Pledge of Allegiance (see S. Res. 671), S2940 [14JN]
GAO: conduct study relative to coronavirus immunity resulting from prior infection, vaccination, or both (see S. 3809), S1118 [10MR]
Greenwood, IN: condemn shooting at Greenwood Park Mall, express support for victims and gratitude to first responders, and praise actions of Elisjsha Dicken (see S. Res. 740), S3919 [3AU]
Hanley, James F.: tribute (see S. Res. 564), S1832 [29MR]
Indiana: recognize history of women’s professional baseball in Indiana (see S. Res. 786), S4857 [20SE]
Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day: observance (see S. Res. 486), S118 [10JA] (see S. Res. 872), S7200 [14DE]
IRS: reform (see S. 4046), S2091 [7AP]
Macedonian American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 758), S4575 [13SE]
Medical devices: strengthen medical device supply chains (see S. 3834), S1153 [14MR]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: conduct study relative to coronavirus immunity resulting from prior infection, vaccination, or both (see S. 3831), S1153 [14MR]
OSHA: provide that rule relative to mandatory vaccine mandates for certain businesses shall have no force or effect (see S. 3461), S118 [10JA]
Purdue Univerity: anniversary of creation of Purdue ‘‘All-American’’ Marching Band’s World’s Largest Drum (see S. Res. 580), S2041 [6AP]
Senate Rules: include House of Representatives amendments in requirements for identifying spending items (see S. Res. 687), S3075 [22JN]
Taxation: modify depreciation of nonresidential real property and residential rental property (see S. 4012), S2040 [6AP]
Taylor, Charles I.: tribute (see S. Res. 563), S1832 [29MR]
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: prioritize State programs that provide evidence of performance (see S. 5028), S5541 [29SE]
Motions
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2023–2032 (S. Con. Res. 43), S3527 [20JY]
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]
Remarks
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S1104, S1108, S1109 [10MR], S10070 [22DE]
——— making continuing, S5519 [29SE]
——— making continuing (H.R. 6617), S774, S778 [17FE]
——— making continuing (S. 5244), S7125 [13DE]
——— prohibit funding for earmarks, S1104, S1109 [10MR]
Baker, Timothy: nomination to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S2954 [15JN]
——— nomination to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, unanimous-consent request, S2954 [15JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2023–2032 (S. Con. Res. 43), S3525–S3527 [20JY]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2023–2032 (S. Con. Res. 43), motion to proceed, S3527 [20JY]
——— strike pay-as-you-go exemptions and require budget resolutions be balanced, S774, S778 [17FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: support reopening Capitol Building and Senate office buildings to public (S. Res. 512), S693 [15FE]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID–19 Health Care Staff Vaccination’’ (S.J. Res. 32), S933 [2MR]
Constitution—U.S.: create requirements for calling Article V constitutional convention, S5519 [29SE]
Courts: eliminate waiver of State immunity relative to workplace pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition accomodations, S10070 [22DE]
Day of Tears: observe and encourage citizens to lower flags to half-staff to honor unborn children who lost their lives to abortion (S. Res. 494), S467 [2FE]
——— observe and encourage citizens to lower flags to half-staff to honor unborn children who lost their lives to abortion (S. Res. 494), unanimous-consent request, S467 [2FE]
Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), S152 [11JA]
Dept. of Education: disapprove rule relative to grants to charter schools (S.J. Res. 60), S7116 [13DE]
——— prevent class-based loan forgiveness for Federal student loans without explicit appropriation of funds by Congress for such purpose (S. 4483), S4598, S4600 [14SE]
Dept. of Labor: issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 1195), S2352 [5MY]
——— issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (H.R. 1195), unanimous-consent request, S2352 [5MY]
Diseases and disorders: terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (S.J. Res. 38), S975 [3MR]
Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), S5519 [29SE]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), House amendment, S10070 [22DE]
Flag Day: observance, S2931 [14JN]
Flag—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of creation of U.S. flag and express support for Pledge of Allegiance (S. Res. 671), S2932 [14JN]
Gilbride, Karla Ann: nomination to be EEOC General Counsel, S9733 [21DE]
——— nomination to be EEOC General Counsel, unanimous-consent request, S9733 [21DE]
Greenwood, IN: condemn shooting at Greenwood Park Mall, express support for victims and gratitude to first responders, and praise actions of Elisjsha Dicken (S. Res. 740), S3902 [3AU]
Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), House amendment, S1104, S1108, S1109 [10MR]
Health: extend certain public health programs (S. 5244), S7125 [13DE]
Health care professionals: ensure right to provide reproductive health care services (S. 4723), S3882 [3AU], S4883 [21SE]
——— ensure right to provide reproductive health care services (S. 4723), unanimous-consent request, S3883 [3AU], S4883 [21SE]
IRS: limit use of taxpayer funded union time for employees (S. 2132), S478, S479 [2FE]
——— limit use of taxpayer funded union time for employees (S. 2132), unanimous-consent request, S479 [2FE]
——— reform (S. 4046), S2607, S2608 [19MY]
——— reform (S. 4046), unanimous-consent request, S2608 [19MY]
Jordan, Mary L.: nomination to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S2954 [15JN]
——— nomination to Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, unanimous-consent request, S2954 [15JN]
Looman, Jessica: nomination to be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, S7818 [20DE]
——— nomination to be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, unanimous-consent request, S7818 [20DE]
Montgomery County, IN: anniversary, S5536• [29SE]
OSHA: authorize Voluntary Protection Programs (S. 1081), S2352 [5MY]
——— authorize Voluntary Protection Programs (S. 1081), unanimous-consent request, S2352 [5MY]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S1885 [31MR]
Ramirez, Javier: nomination to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director, S1885 [31MR]
——— nomination to be Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director, unanimous-consent request, S1885 [31MR]
Senate Rules: include House of Representatives amendments in requirements for identifying spending items (S. Res. 687), S3594, S3595 [21JY]
——— include House of Representatives amendments in requirements for identifying spending items (S. Res. 687), unanimous-consent request, S3594 [21JY]
——— reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S152 [11JA]
Voting: impact of proposed State voting reform laws on voter rights, S152 [11JA]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (S. Res. 748), S4153 [6AU]
Watson, Elizabeth S.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S1049 [8MR]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, unanimous-consent request, S1049 [8MR]
Tributes
Walorski, Jackie, S3902 [3AU]