KAINE, TIM (a Senator from Virginia)
Amendments
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), S7261 [15DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S4984 [22SE], S5074 [27SE], S5273, S5331, S5348, S5354, S5496 [28SE], S5613, S5676, S5789, S5919, S5926, S5938 [29SE]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), S9780, S10007, S10023 [21DE]
Navy: anniversary of aircraft carriers (S. Res. 533), S2083, S2103 [7AP]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S3181 [1JY], S4415 [2SE], S6621 [20OC]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see S. Res. 706), S3270 [13JY]
Abortion: make it illegal for States to limit travel for abortion services and protect rights of individuals to bring civil action against States that restrict such actions (see S. 4504), S3239 [12JY]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 840), S6779 [17NO]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1451), S5052 [27SE]
Albright, Madeleine Korbel: tribute (see S. Res. 585), S2092 [7AP]
Americans With Disabilities Act: recognize anniversary and importance of independent living for disabled individuals and call for further action to strengthen home and community living for such individuals (see S. Res. 714), S3542 [20JY]
Argentina: call for justice and accountability for perpetrators of bombing of Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires in 1992 (see S. Res. 730), S3783 [28JY]
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week: observance (see S. Res. 808), S5542 [29SE]
Belarus: condemn political repression on anniversary of 2020 fraudulent presidential election (see S. Res. 708), S3270 [13JY]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 521), S786 [17FE]
Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, VA: designate outdoor amphitheater as Rick Boucher Amphitheater (see S. 3873), S1253 [17MR]
Blue Star Welcome Week: designate (see S. Res. 833), S6695 [15NO]
Brazil: urge government to ensure that October 2022 elections are conducted in free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner (see S. Res. 753), S4479 [7SE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to Capitol personnel on anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol (see S. Res. 490), S220 [13JA]
Carter, Ashton B.: tribute (see S. Res. 870), S7134 [13DE]
Civil War—U.S.: award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union Forces (see S. 3702), S2815 [7JN]
Climate: produce national climate adaptation and resilience strategy (see S. 3531), S3640 [25JY]
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]
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. 3805), S1118 [10MR] (see S. 4334), S2752 [26MY]
Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see S. 4557), S3378 [19JY] (see S. 4612), S3745 [27JY]
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]
Courts: improve safety and security of Federal judiciary (see S. 2340), S2941 [14JN] (see S. 2340), S3340 [18JY]
——— improve safety and security of Federal judiciary, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 2340), S2968 [15JN]
Crime: eliminate disparity in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses (see S. 79), S1178 [15MR]
Critical Munitions Acquisition Fund: establish (see S. 4972), S5225 [28SE]
DEA: eliminate separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs categorized in schedules with lower potential for abuse that are intended for maintenance or detoxification treatment (see S. 445), S9626 [20DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend certain child nutrition waiver authority relative to school meals (see S. 3979), S1910 [31MR]
Dept. of Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting discrimination in federally funded education programs (see S. Res. 691), S3160 [23JN]
——— ensure needs of college students with disabilities are taken into account in campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault (see S. 3471), S159 [11JA]
——— establish emergency grant aid program (see S. 3794), S4441 [6SE]
——— require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents (see S. 744), S3862 [2AU]
Dept. of HHS: award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with long-term coronavirus symptoms through multidisciplinary approach (see S. 4015), S2040 [6AP]
——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see S. 2700), S951 [2MR]
——— provide enhanced funding for family planning services (see S. 4550), S3377 [19JY]
——— provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under Medicare part D and private health plans (see S. 3700), S1833 [29MR]
——— provide health equity for people with disabilities (see S. 4544), S3340 [18JY]
Dept. of Justice: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to develop court processes to allow family members to petition courts to block dangerous individuals from purchasing weapons (see S. 1819), S2866 [8JN]
Dept. of Labor: ease benefits process for survivors of miners whose deaths were due to pneumoconiosis (see S. 757), S6668 [14NO]
——— ensure that claims for benefits under Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 4511), S4480 [7SE]
——— issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see S. 4182), S4542 [12SE]
——— prevent wage theft and assist in recovery of stolen wages, administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, require timely provision of pay stubs and paychecks, and strengthen retaliation protections (see S. 4174), S2494 [12MY]
Dept. of State: establish commission to reform and modernize (see S. 3491), S1750 [23MR]
——— establish International Children with Disabilities Protection Program (see S. 4982), S5225 [28SE]
——— establish Office To Monitor and Combat Islamophobia (see S. 3384), S876 [1MR]
——— report to Congress on ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti (see S. 5083), S6668 [14NO]
Dept. of the Interior: make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (see S. 3957), S4576 [13SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: limit copayments for contraceptives (see S. 4700), S3860 [2AU]
Depts. of Defense and State: prepare and submit Western Hemisphere security strategy to Congress (see S. 3589), S3201 [11JY]
Disabled: clarify civil rights remedies relative to programs administered by Federal agencies and departments (see S. 5218), S7070 [8DE]
Discrimination: prohibit discrimination based on individual’s texture or style of hair (see S. 888), S1911 [31MR]
Diseases and disorders: improve research and development of medical countermeasures for novel pathogens (see S. 3496), S220 [13JA]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S613 [9FE]
Dominican Republic: reaffirm importance of U.S. relationship and advance opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation (see S. Res. 472), S7000 [6DE]
Drugs: modernize process of accelerated approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see S. 4446), S3075 [22JN]
Ecuador: strengthen bilateral partnership with U.S. in support of democratic institutions and rule of law, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and conservation (see S. 3591), S546 [7FE]
EEOC: commemorate anniversary and recognize importance in protecting rights of workers, holding employers accountable for workplace discrimination and harassment, and addressing wage gap (see S. Res. 707), S3270 [13JY]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 799), S5052 [27SE]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see S. 4556), S6741 [16NO]
FCC: classify broadband as telecommunications service (see S. 4676), S3782 [28JY]
FDA: allow drug manufacturers and sponsors to use alternative testing methods to animal testing to investigate drug safety and effectiveness (see S. 2952), S4822 [19SE]
——— preserve access to abortion medications (see S. 4467), S3272 [13JY]
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: affirm commitment to protect and expand Social Security and SSI programs (see S. Res. 819), S5543 [29SE]
Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see S. 3518), S1775 [24MR]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 46), S5543 [29SE]
FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 5035), S5541 [29SE]
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 4587), S6696 [15NO]
Filipino American History Month: observance (see S. Res. 825), S6470 [11OC]
Financial institutions: modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see S. 4325), S3240 [12JY]
Firearms: ban importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of gun silencers or suppressors and provide buyback program for such items (see S. 1131), S2866 [8JN]
——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see S. 190), S4514 [8SE]
Foreign aid: reauthorize Feed the Future Initiative to address global food insecurity and hunger, improve nutrition, promote agricultural and economic growth, and build resilience among vulnerable populations (see S. 4649), S7071 [8DE]
Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. recognition of Russian claims of sovereignty over any portion of sovereign territory of Ukraine (see S. 4937), S4969 [22SE]
Foreign trade: promote reshoring, nearshoring, and stronger economic relations with Latin America and Caribbean countries (see S. Res. 661), S2814 [7JN]
Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see S. 3448), S648 [10FE]
Hatch, Orrin G.: tribute (see S. Res. 621), S2359 [5MY]
Health: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 4486), S3160 [23JN]
——— 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), S3378 [19JY]
Hispanic Americans: recognize disparity in wages paid to Latina women and reaffirm support for ensuring equal pay and closing gender wage gap (see S. Con. Res. 50), S7071 [8DE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 782), S4857 [20SE]
Hodges, Kaneaster, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S2093 [7AP]
Immigration: expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage (see S. 1660), S221 [13JA]
Insurance: require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives (see S. 4347), S2752 [26MY]
——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see S. 464), S6740 [16NO]
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), S2131 [25AP]
——— 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]
——— identify and impose sanctions with respect to persons who are responsible for or complicit in abuses toward dissidents on behalf of Iranian government (see S. 3347), S4913 [21SE]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 552), S1254 [17MR]
IRS: establish free, online tax preparation and filing service and programs that allow taxpayers to access third-party provided tax return information (see S. 4508), S3239 [12JY]
Isakson, Johnny: tribute (see S. Res. 484), S49 [5JA]
Juneteenth National Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 679), S2968 [15JN]
Korematsu, Fred T.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 181), S787 [17FE]
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]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 652), S2752 [26MY]
Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 828), S1749 [23MR]
——— 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), S2665 [24MY]
——— rebase calculation of payments for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals (see S. 4009), S3784 [28JY]
Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see S. 4616), S3694 [26JY]
Mexico: condemn violence and support strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard freedom of the press (see S. Res. 702), S3239 [12JY]
Muslim-American Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 731), S3783 [28JY]
National Democracy Month: designate (see S. Res. 774), S5545 [29SE]
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 Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 634), S2519 [16MY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see S. Res. 784), S4857 [20SE]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 845), S6779 [17NO]
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 Poll Worker Recruitment Day: observance (see S. Res. 510), S647 [10FE]
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 Voting Rights Month: designate (see S. Res. 791), S4970 [22SE]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1596), S754 [16FE]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 845), S6779 [17NO]
Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see S. 2702), S3744 [27JY]
——— tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 555), S1289 [22MR]
NATO: support sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply for membership and call on all members to ratify protocols of accession swiftly (see S. Res. 646), S2709 [25MY]
North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see S. 4216), S2493 [12MY]
OAS: commemorate anniversary and encourage governments to reinforce commitments to Inter-American Democratic Charter, enhance election integrity, and address challenges posed by disinformation and misinformation (see S. 4285), S2620 [19MY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 4822), S4541 [12SE]
Public Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 520), S786 [17FE]
Queen Elizabeth II: tribute (see S. Res. 762), S4575 [13SE]
Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see S. Res. 684), S3031 [21JN]
Reid, Harry: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S81 [6JA]
Russia: call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (see S. Res. 716), S3612 [21JY]
——— 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. 3488), S189 [12JA]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (see S. 3757), S1016 [7MR]
——— 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]
Saudi Arabia: impose sanctions relative to individuals responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi and protect human rights in sale, export, and transfer of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see S. 3155), S7311 [19DE]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S613 [9FE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 1302), S4479 [7SE]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S613 [9FE]
Taxation: enhance tax benefits for research activities (see S. 749), S2940 [14JN]
——— exclude certain broadband grants from gross income (see S. 5021), S5541 [29SE]
——— impose windfall profits excise tax on crude oil and rebate tax collected back to individual taxpayers (see S. 3802), S3379 [19JY]
——— increase age limits for ABLE account eligibility (see S. 331), S1803 [28MR]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see S. 1136), S7311 [19DE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see S. 4171), S2419 [10MY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see S. 2372), S7101 [12DE]
U.S. Foreign Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 627), S2420 [10MY]
Ukraine: support independent and democratic Ukraine against any further Russian military invasion (see S. Res. 519), S786 [17FE]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 3623), S1121 [10MR]
Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see S. Res. 791), S4970 [22SE]
——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see S. Res. 791), S4970 [22SE]
——— prohibit States from removing registrants from list of eligible voters unless they verify that registrants are ineligible to vote in Federal elections (see S. 4886), S4856 [20SE]
——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in Federal elections on date of election (see S. 4887), S4856 [20SE]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 748), S4214 [6AU]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see S. 1210), S3744 [27JY]
Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S415 [31JA]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S613 [9FE]
World Press Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 609), S2275 [3MY]
World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 692), S6668 [14NO]
Young, Don: tribute (see S. Res. 565), S1832 [29MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
African Diaspora Heritage Month: designate (see S. 5006), S5540 [29SE]
Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House’’ (see S.J. Res. 57), S3340 [18JY]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 515), S707 [15FE]
Dept. of Education: require institutions of higher education to have independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response (see S. 4846), S4619 [14SE]
Dept. of HHS: establish uniform data standards, strengthen data sharing processes between public health entities, and establish grant program to develop best practices on soliciting demographic information (see S. 3913), S1774 [24MR]
——— reauthorize program for infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment (see S. 5266), S7251 [15DE]
Dept. of HUD: protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see S. 4485), S3160 [23JN]
Diplomats: require additional disclosures relative to nominees to serve as chiefs of missions (see S. 4025), S2091 [7AP]
Diseases and disorders: address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with long-term coronavirus symptoms (see S. 3726), S950 [2MR]
FDA: provide for period of exclusivity for first interchangeable biological products (see S. 4303), S2708 [25MY]
——— require prompt reports on marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products (see S. 4302), S2708 [25MY]
Federal agencies and departments: impose limits on excepting competitive service positions from competitive service (see S. 4702), S3860 [2AU]
FERC: bolster fairness and transparency in consideration of interstate natural gas pipeline permits and provide for greater public input in pipeline permitting process (see S. 4864), S4638 [15SE]
International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 772), S4822 [19SE]
Investments: improve access for diverse-owned asset management firms that invest retirement plan funds (see S. 4097), S2189 [27AP]
Navy: anniversary of aircraft carriers (see S. Res. 533), S991 [3MR]
Pensions: provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements (see S. 3712), S836 [28FE]
Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area: establish (see S. 3911), S1749 [23MR]
Taxation: make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see S. 3909), S1749 [23MR]
U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (see S. 5182), S6962 [5DE]
Women: guarantee freedom to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference (see S. 4688), S3804 [1AU]
World Hunger Day: observance (see S. Res. 650), S2752 [26MY]
Cloture motions
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), motion to proceed, S797 [17FE], S826 [28FE]
——— 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 (S. 4132), motion to proceed, S2372 [9MY], S2439 [11MY]
AliKhan, Loren L.: nomination to be District of Columbia Court of Appeals judge, S363 [20JA], S486 [2FE]
Antongiorgi-Jordan, Maria del R.: nomination to be district judge, S5524 [29SE], S6643 [14NO]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 6617), motion to proceed, S703 [15FE], S765 [17FE]
Baker, Alexandra: nomination to be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, S364 [20JA], S507 [3FE]
Baker, Shalanda H.: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Office of Minority Economic Impact Director, S2580 [18MY]
Barr, Michael S.: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman for Supervision, S3145 [23JN], S3251 [13JY]
——— nomination to FRS Board of Governors, S3145 [23JN], S3225 [12JY]
Bedoya, Alvaro M.: nomination to FTC, S2073 [7AP]
Behm, Frances Kay: nomination to be district judge, S6935 [1DE], S6978 [6DE]
Berhe, Asmeret Asefaw: nomination to be Dept. of Energy Office of Science Director, S2354 [5MY], S2392 [10MY]
Blackwell, Jerry W.: nomination to be district judge, S6817 [28NO], S6929 [1DE]
Bose, Amitabha: nomination to be Federal Railroad Administration Administrator, S44 [5JA], S132 [11JA]
Brainard, Lael: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S2073 [7AP], S2121 [25AP]
Brennan, Bridget Meehan: nomination to be district judge, S360 [20JA], S402 [31JA]
Bush, Douglas R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, S534 [7FE], S587 [9FE]
Califf, Robert M.: nomination to be FDA Commissioner, S621 [10FE], S666 [14FE]
Calvert, Victoria M.: nomination to be district judge, S1140 [14MR], S1206 [16MR]
Camarillo, Gabriel: nomination to be Under Sec. of the Army, S364 [20JA]
Chun, John H.: nomination to be district judge, S1141 [14MR], S1217 [16MR]
Coffey, John P.: nomination to be Dept. of the Navy General Counsel, S364 [20JA], S488 [2FE]
Coloretti, Nani A.: nomination to be OMB Deputy Director, S1769 [24MR], S1818 [29MR]
Contreras, January: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Family Support, S1809 [28MR], S1848 [30MR]
Cook, Lisa DeNell: nomination to FRS Board of Governors, S2073 [7AP], S2143 [26AP], S2394 [10MY]
Corley, Jacqueline Scott: nomination to be district judge, S1139 [14MR], S1199 [16MR]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S7185 [14DE]
Davidson, Alan: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Communications and Information, S44 [5JA], S113 [10JA]
de León Bhargava, Elizabeth: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Administration, S2212 [28AP], S2258 [3MY]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4373), motion to proceed, S1829 [29MR], S1964 [5AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), motion to proceed, S2729 [26MY], S2801 [7JN]
Dettelbach, Steven M.: nomination to be ATF Director, S3145 [23JN], S3224 [12JY]
Douglas, Dana M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6955 [5DE], S7052 [8DE]
Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), S5148 [28SE]
——— establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), motion to proceed, S4955 [22SE], S5045 [27SE]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6772 [17NO], S6817 [28NO]
Fleming, Charles E.: nomination to be district judge, S361 [20JA], S427 [1FE]
Freeman, Arianna J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4424 [6SE], S4535 [12SE]
Geraghty, Sarah E.: nomination to be district judge, S1141 [14MR], S1218 [16MR]
Gonzalez, Ed: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S987 [3MR]
Grundmann, Susan Tsui: nomination to Federal Labor Relations Authority, S1132 [10MR], S1809 [28MR], S1856 [30MR]
Gutmann, Amy: nomination to be Ambassador to Germany, S363 [20JA], S486 [2FE]
Hanes, Elizabeth Wilson: nomination to be district judge, S3766 [28JY], S3801 [1AU]
Harper, Todd M.: nomination to National Credit Union Administration Board of Directors, S2579 [18MY]
Harris, Cathy A.: nomination to be Merit Systems Protection Board Chairman, S1810 [28MR], S1856 [30MR]
——— nomination to Merit Systems Protection Board, S1809 [28MR], S1856 [30MR]
Hartley, Jane: nomination to be Ambassador to United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, S2647 [24MY]
Heinzelman, Kate E.: nomination to be CIA General Counsel, S3191 [11JY], S3260 [13JY]
Hodge, Kelley Brisbon: nomination to be district judge, S6935 [1DE], S6978 [6DE]
Honey, David A.: nomination to be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Research and Engineering, S671 [14FE], S732 [16FE]
Howard, John P., III: nomination to be District of Columbia Court of Appeals judge, S362 [20JA], S477 [2FE]
Huie, Robert S.: nomination to be district judge, S2579 [18MY]
Hunter, Andrew P.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, S364 [20JA]
Joseph Woodrow Hatchett U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2938), House amendment, S3028 [21JN], S3104 [23JN]
Lee, John Z.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4204 [6AU], S4424 [6SE]
Lewis, Reta Jo: nomination to be Eximbank President, S365 [20JA], S507 [3FE]
Lindenbaum, Dara: nomination to FEC, S2577 [18MY], S2648 [24MY]
Lopez, Kenia S.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court judge, S361 [20JA], S435 [1FE]
Mathis, Andre B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4204 [6AU], S4458 [7SE]
Mendoza, Salvador, Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4424 [6SE], S4509 [8SE]
Merriam, Sarah A.L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4533 [12SE], S4590 [14SE]
Montecalvo, Lara E.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4509 [8SE], S4551 [13SE]
Montgomery-Reeves, Tamika R.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6955 [5DE], S7047 [8DE]
Murphy, John F.: nomination to be district judge, S6936 [1DE]
Nardacci, Anne M.: nomination to be district judge, S6772 [17NO], S6871 [30NO]
Nathan, Alison J.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1142 [14MR], S1239 [17MR]
Pagan, Maria L.: nomination to be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative for Geneva Office, S986 [3MR], S1048 [8MR]
Pan, Florence Y.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4634 [15SE], S4817 [19SE]
Perez, Mia Roberts: nomination to be district judge, S6935 [1DE]
Phillips, Ann C.: nomination to be Maritime Administration Administrator, S2354 [5MY], S2375 [9MY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (S. 4822), motion to proceed, S4816 [19SE], S4949 [22SE]
Postal Service: provide stability and enhance services (H.R. 3076), motion to proceed, S797 [17FE]
Prabhakar, Arati: nomination to be Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, S4816 [19SE], S4908 [21SE]
Pryor, Doris L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6817 [28NO], S6929 [1DE]
Pryor, Judith DelZoppo: nomination to be Eximbank First Vice President, S1809 [28MR], S1847 [30MR]
Puttagunta, Rupa R.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court judge, S361 [20JA], S435 [1FE]
Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), motion to go to conference, S2197 [27AP], S2205 [28AP]
Ruiz, David A.: nomination to be district judge, S361 [20JA], S428 [1FE]
Scott, Ebony M.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court judge, S362 [20JA], S468 [2FE]
Scott, Kai N.: nomination to be district judge, S6935 [1DE], S7017 [7DE]
Staples, Sean C.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court judge, S362 [20JA], S436 [1FE]
Stark, Leonard P.: nomination to be circuit judge, S365 [20JA], S508 [3FE]
Sweeney, Charlotte N.: nomination to be district judge, S2577 [18MY], S2658 [24MY]
Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (H.R. 350), motion to proceed, S2647 [24MY], S2721 [26MY]
Tunnage, Donald W.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court judge, S362 [20JA], S468 [2FE]
Ukraine: making emergency supplemental appropriations in response to crisis (H.R. 7691), S2534 [17MY], S2607 [19MY]
——— making emergency supplemental appropriations in response to crisis (H.R. 7691), motion to proceed, S2486 [12MY], S2515 [16MY]
Vazirani, Ashish S.: nomination to be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S3145 [23JN], S3197 [11JY]
Vekich, Max M.: nomination to Federal Maritime Commission, S563 [8FE], S632 [10FE]
Velez-Rive, Camille L.: nomination to be district judge, S6772 [17NO], S6871 [30NO]
Wagner, Alex: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S2728 [26MY], S2779 [6JN]
Wainstein, Kenneth L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Intelligence and Analysis, S2579 [18MY]
Wang, Nina Nin-Yuen: nomination to be district judge, S3302 [14JY], S3327 [18JY]
Watson, Elizabeth S.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Labor for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S2509 [16MY], S2565 [18MY]
Weil, David: nomination to be Dept. of Labor Wage and Hour Division Administrator, S1809 [28MR], S1855 [30MR]
Wilkes, Homer L.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, S535 [7FE]
Young, Shalanda D.: nomination to be OMB Director, S1132 [10MR], S1144 [14MR]
Privilege of the floor
Lee, Nathan, S1259 [17MR]
Mosqueda, Laura, S1259 [17MR]
Philbin, Sean, S1259 [17MR]
Tennessee, Montreal, S1259 [17MR]
Remarks
Abortion: make it illegal for States to limit travel for abortion services and protect rights of individuals to bring civil action against States that restrict such actions (S. 4504), S3300–S3302 [14JY]
Aponte, Mari C.: nomination to be Ambassador to Panama, S5127 [28SE]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 6617), S777 [17FE]
Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House’’ (S.J. Res. 57), S3341 [18JY]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration, S853 [1MR]
——— evaluation of administration relative to political nominees, S1818 [29MR]
Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, S71 [6JA]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 515), S722 [15FE]
CDC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (S.J. Res. 37), S1171 [15MR]
Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 7776), House amendment, S7179 [14DE]
Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S261 [18JA], S287, S321 [19JA]
——— improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (S. 2747), S88 [7JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S7179 [14DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S5471, S5476 [28SE]
Dept. of HHS: establish uniform data standards, strengthen data sharing processes between public health entities, and establish grant program to develop best practices on soliciting demographic information (S. 3913), S1775 [24MR]
——— reauthorize program for infant and early childhood mental health promotion, intervention, and treatment (S. 5266), S7253 [15DE]
Diplomats: require additional disclosures relative to nominees to serve as chiefs of missions (S. 4025), S2094 [7AP]
Diseases and disorders: address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with long-term coronavirus symptoms (S. 3726), S952 [2MR]
——— prohibit Federal funding to any school or child care center that has coronavirus vaccine mandate for children or students, S777 [17FE]
Duncan, William H.: nomination to be ambassador to El Salvador, S6888, S6889 [30NO]
——— nomination to be ambassador to El Salvador, unanimous-consent request, S6889 [30NO]
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), S4061, S4068 [6AU]
Families and domestic relations: provide young children and families access to high-quality affordable childcare and early education, S4061 [6AU]
FDA: provide for period of exclusivity for first interchangeable biological products (S. 4303), S2709 [25MY]
——— require prompt reports on marketing status by holders of approved applications for biological products (S. 4302), S2709 [25MY]
FERC: bolster fairness and transparency in consideration of interstate natural gas pipeline permits and provide for greater public input in pipeline permitting process (S. 4864), S4641 [15SE]
Firearms: gun control, S2688 [25MY]
Fluvanna County, VA: decision to move James River Water Authority new water intake and treatment facility site and transfer land to the Monacan Indian Nation, S1231 [17MR]
Government regulations: reform Federal regulatory permitting and project review processes for energy and infrastructure projects, S4961 [22SE], S7179 [14DE]
Gupta, Geeta Rao: nomination to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues, S7178, S7179 [14DE]
——— nomination to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues, unanimous-consent request, S7178 [14DE]
Health Wagon, Inc.: anniversary, S2812• [7JN]
Investments: improve access for diverse-owned asset management firms that invest retirement plan funds (S. 4097), S2193 [27AP]
Jackson, Ketanji Brown: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S1994 [6AP]
Kwan, Michelle: nomination to be Ambassador to Belize, S5127 [28SE]
Lowman, Christopher J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, S1825 [29MR], S2310 [4MY]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Sustainment, unanimous-consent request, S1825 [29MR]
Loyd, Amy: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, S1818, S1824 [29MR]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Education for Career, Technical, and Adult Education, unanimous-consent request, S1819 [29MR]
Martínez Nucete, Leopoldo: nomination to be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Executive Director, S4841, S4843 [20SE], S6889, S6891, S6892 [30NO]
——— nomination to be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Executive Director, unanimous-consent request, S4842 [20SE], S6889, S6892 [30NO]
Martinez-Lopez, Lester: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs, S3229, S3230 [12JY]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Health Affairs, unanimous-consent request, S3229 [12JY]
Mexico: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S., S7177, S7195 [14DE]
Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: review permitting process for Mountain Valley Pipeline, S4961 [22SE]
NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (H.R. 5746), House amendment, S261 [18JA], S287, S321 [19JA]
Parker, Franklin R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S3229, S3230 [12JY]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, unanimous-consent request, S3229 [12JY]
Pensions: provide for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements (S. 3712), S838 [28FE]
Postal Service: provide stability and enhance services (H.R. 3076), motion to proceed, S826 [28FE]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of Dept. of Defense nominees, S3230 [12JY]
——— Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2310, S2311 [4MY]
Schaefer, Agnes Gereben: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, S3229, S3230 [12JY]
——— nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, unanimous-consent request, S3229 [12JY]
Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent request, S2310 [4MY]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S261 [18JA], S287, S321, S342 [19JA]
Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area: establish (S. 3911), S1751 [23MR]
Supreme Court: characterization of current term, S3300 [14JY]
Taxation: make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (S. 3909), S1751 [23MR]
Uvalde, TX: condemn shooting at Robb Elementary School and express condolences to families and victims, S2688 [25MY]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, S261 [18JA], S287, S321 [19JA]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (S. 4), S88 [7JA]
Women: guarantee freedom to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference (S. 4688), S3806 [1AU]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Tribute, S3302 [14JY]
Tributes
McEachin, A. Donald, S6880, S6882 [30NO]
Merchant, Karishma, S4061 [6AU]