SINEMA, KYRSTEN (a Senator from Arizona)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), S5081 [27SE], S5228, S5288, S5331, S5333, S5334 [28SE], S5606, S5692, S5753, S5754, S5812 [29SE]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6699 [15NO], S6788 [17NO]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), S10007, S10057 [21DE]
Joseph Woodrow Hatchett U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2938), S3034 [21JN]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), S3615 [21JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Arizona: anniversary of Rodeo-Chediski Fire (see S. Res. 667), S2866 [8JN]
Armed Forces: allow servicemembers who receive orders for permanent change of station but then receive emergency stop order to terminate telephone, multi-channel video, or Internet access service contracts without penalty (see S. 3084), S3161 [23JN]
——— authorize appointment of spouses of servicemembers on active duty, disabled, or deceased to positions in which spouse will work remotely (see S. 4337), S2752 [26MY]
——— improve certain sexual assault and domestic violence prevention policies (see S. 4367), S2893 [9JN]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 10), S951 [2MR]
Aviation: require interagency strategy for creating unified posture on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C–UAS) capabilities and protections at U.S. international borders (see S. 4919), S4969 [22SE]
Bureau of Prisons: require Director be appointed by and with advice and consent of Senate (see S. 3545), S442 [1FE]
Bureau of Reclamation: address recovery of certain costs relative to certain facilities in Colorado River Basin (see S. 4232), S2867 [8JN]
——— support water infrastructure in reclamation States (see S. 4231), S2544 [17MY]
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 3519), S3076 [22JN]
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]
CDC: establish and support network of Centers for Public Health Preparedness and Response (see S. 3800), S2359 [5MY]
Chávez, César E.: tribute (see S. Res. 572), S1982 [5AP]
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]
Courts: authorize notaries public to perform, and establish minimum standards for, certain electronic and remote notarizations and require Federal and State courts to recognize such notarizations performed by notary public (see S. 1625), S2893 [9JN]
Crime: express that transnational criminal organizations, including illicit economies, illicit trade, and trade-based money laundering, threaten national interests and national security of U.S. and its allies (see S. Res. 610), S2275 [3MY]
——— increase penalties for crimes against federally protected activities relative to voting and conduct of elections (see S. 4574), S3542 [20JY]
Critical Munitions Acquisition Fund: establish (see S. 4972), S5545 [29SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see S. 4257), S2622 [19MY]
——— extend certain child nutrition waiver authority relative to school meals (see S. 3979), S1910 [31MR]
Dept. of Commerce: improve semiconductor incentive program (see S. 3331), S1121 [10MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish Space National Guard (see S. 4179), S4576 [13SE]
——— extend authority to temporarily adjust basic military housing allowance in certain areas (see S. 4360), S6670 [14NO]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 2410), S9626 [20DE]
——— expand use of college textbooks available under open license in order to achieve savings for students and improve textbook price information (see S. 3818), S1119 [10MR]
——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see S. 839), S414 [31JA]
Dept. of Energy: provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education (see S. 3915), S2094 [7AP]
Dept. of HHS: address maternity care shortages by expanding educational opportunities for midwives and prioritize midwifery programs that increase racial and ethnic minority representation (see S. 1697), S4542 [12SE]
——— conduct study on designation of general surgery shortage areas (see S. 1593), S4479 [7SE]
——— ensure certain Native American facilities receive items from strategic national stockpile and qualified pandemic or epidemic products (see S. 3444), S1270 [21MR]
——— establish program to improve identification, assessment, and treatment of patients in emergency departments who are at risk of suicide (see S. 467), S2866 [8JN]
——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 4120), S4858 [20SE]
——— 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), S2620 [19MY]
——— 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), S1255 [17MR]
——— support endemic fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics to fight infections such as Valley Fever (see S. 3498), S220 [13JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish and authorize funding for Border Patrol Reserve (see S. 4775), S4045 [4AU]
——— establish procedure for terminating Surgeon General determination to suspend certain entries and imports from designated places relative to coronavirus public health emergency (see S. 4036), S2091 [7AP]
——— establish procedures to conduct maintenance projects at ports of entry at which U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities (see S. 3903), S1804 [28MR]
——— increase number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff and report on staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry (see S. 3850), S2190 [27AP]
——— support remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels (see S. 4339), S2752 [26MY]
Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program (see S. 4859), S4638 [15SE]
Dept. of Labor: ensure appropriate compensation for certain hours of overtime work by border patrol agents (see S. 3874), S1253 [17MR]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize additional projects relative to Salton Sea (see S. 2693), S3271 [13JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see S. 3854), S2520 [16MY]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see S. 3541), S442 [1FE]
——— increase rate for allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel (see S. 4838), S4575 [13SE]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: enhance authority relative to unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft (see S. 4687), S3783 [28JY]
Disasters: authorize preparedness programs to support communities containing technological hazards and emerging threats (see S. 4166), S2419 [10MY]
Diseases and disorders: honor individuals who have died in U.S. from coronavirus (see S. Con. Res. 39), S2520 [16MY]
Electoral Count Act: reform to remove ambiguity and provide clear procedures in selecting President and Vice President and provide guidelines for when candidates can receive Federal transition resources (see S. 4573), S3542 [20JY]
Employment: exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements (see S. 4092), S2189 [27AP]
Energy Efficiency Day: designate (see S. Res. 799), S5052 [27SE]
EPA: authorize grants for smart water infrastructure technology (see S. 3282), S576 [8FE]
——— establish pilot program that promotes cleanup of abandoned hardrock mines by good samaritans (see S. 3571), S951 [2MR]
FAA: carry out pilot program on developing and testing dynamic management of special activity airspace (see S. 4372), S2893 [9JN]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see S. 1848), S4913 [21SE]
FDA: reauthorize Critical Path Public-Private Partnerships (see S. 4152), S2358 [5MY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve intergovernmental cooperation and reduce duplicative spending (see S. 3890), S1289 [22MR]
Federal employees: require that court decrees, court orders, or other similar processes expressly provide for annuity supplement payment relative to divorced annuitants (see S. 4199), S2492 [12MY]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see S. 1116), S2665 [24MY]
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 4587), S7035 [7DE]
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]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see S. Con. Res. 10), S5227 [28SE]
Glioblastoma Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 614), S2275 [3MY]
Hatch, Orrin G.: tribute (see S. Res. 621), S2359 [5MY]
Health: improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for coronavirus and future public health threats to address social determinants of health (see S. 2706), S4441 [6SE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 782), S4857 [20SE]
Hodges, Kaneaster, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S2093 [7AP]
Immigration: enhance nurse and physician workforce during coronavirus crisis by recapturing unused immigrant visas (see S. 1024), S753 [16FE]
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), S837 [28FE]
——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see S. Res. 183), S3920 [3AU]
Isakson, Johnny: tribute (see S. Res. 484), S49 [5JA]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 652), S2752 [26MY]
Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see S. 4254), S2586 [18MY]
Malnutrition Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 788), S4913 [21SE]
Medicaid: make certain information available on public website relative to preventing abuse and neglect of individuals with intellectual disabilities at intermediate care facilities (see S. 4593), S3611 [21JY]
——— streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (see S. 1544), S2911 [13JN]
Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 828), S4045 [4AU]
——— ensure coverage of mental health services furnished through telehealth (see S. 2061), S1937 [4AP]
——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see S. 4605), S4480 [7SE]
——— establish system to notify individuals approaching eligibility (see S. 3675), S785 [17FE]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see S. 1873), S3805 [1AU]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see S. 834), S2450 [11MY]
——— rebase calculation of payments for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals (see S. 4009), S4442 [6SE]
——— reform graduate medical education program to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States (see S. 1893), S5226 [28SE]
Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 3508), S2359 [5MY]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 648), S2665 [24MY]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see S. Res. 794), S4970 [22SE]
National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee: improve extreme heat preparedness and response, require study, and establish grant program to address heat effects (see S. 2510), S3032 [21JN]
National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 845), S6779 [17NO]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 626), S2420 [10MY]
National Park Foundation: reauthorize (see S. 4168), S4640 [15SE]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 643), S2586 [18MY]
National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 655), S2752 [26MY]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 545), S1153 [14MR]
National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see S. Res. 723), S3694 [26JY]
National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see S. Res. 814), S5542 [29SE]
National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 562), S1832 [29MR]
National Women’s History Month: designate (see S. Res. 537), S1016 [7MR]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1596), S647 [10FE]
Native American Heritage Day: observance (see S. Res. 845), S6779 [17NO]
Native Americans: tribute to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women (see S. Res. 555), S1289 [22MR]
NSF: recognize contributions made by 305-meter radio telescope at Arecibo Observatory (see S. Res. 467), S221 [13JA]
Nuclear energy: reestablish global leadership in nuclear energy, revitalize domestic nuclear energy supply chain infrastructure, support licensing of advanced nuclear technologies, and improve regulation of nuclear energy (see S. 2373), S951 [2MR]
Nuclear weapons: designate national day of remembrance for workers of U.S. nuclear weapons program (see S. Res. 785), S4857 [20SE]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukrainian Military, Economic, and Humanitarian Aid: establish (see S. 4190), S2520 [16MY]
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), S5225 [28SE]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see S. 3766), S9626 [20DE]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 443), S3612 [21JY] (see S. 4822), S4541 [12SE]
Presidents of the U.S.: modify monetary allowance payable to former Presidents (see S. 3703), S786 [17FE]
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: exclude audits of privately held, non-custody brokers and dealers that are in good standing from certain requirements (see S. 4292), S2664 [24MY]
Public lands: make publicly available geographic information system mapping data relative to public access to Federal land and waters for outdoor recreation (see S. 904), S1936 [4AP]
Qatar: express appreciation for efforts to assist U.S. during Operation Allies Refuge (see S. Res. 390), S190 [12JA]
Radiation Exposure Compensation Act: reauthorize (see S. 4119), S2219 [28AP]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2155 [26AP]
Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (see S. 3665), S753 [16FE]
Reid, Harry: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S81 [6JA]
Research: provide for primary prevention research agenda and workforce (see S. 5231), S7100 [12DE]
Russia: call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (see S. Res. 716), S3612 [21JY]
SEC: revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 4689), S3863 [2AU]
——— study costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings (see S. 3980), S1910 [31MR]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington’s disease (see S. 868), S6695 [15NO]
Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 567), S1867 [30MR]
Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see S. 212), S1059 [8MR]
——— exclude certain broadband grants from gross income (see S. 5021), S6671 [14NO]
——— exclude from gross income de minimis gains from certain sales or exchanges of virtual currency (see S. 4608), S3745 [27JY]
——— increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (see S. 3840), S1178 [15MR]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see S. 3909), S5053 [27SE]
——— revise definition of broker for purposes of certain reporting requirements relative to digital asset transfers (see S. 4751), S3918 [3AU]
Transportation Security Administration: authorize and modernize registered traveler program (see S. 4769), S4044 [4AU]
Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see S. 697), S352 [19JA]
U.S. Geological Survey: permanently authorize National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to effects of extreme weather events and climate trends (see S. 3621), S788 [17FE]
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), S576 [8FE]
——— recognize, honor, and commend women who have contributed to fight for freedom and defense of Ukraine (see S. Res. 589), S2092 [7AP]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see S. 3623), S1121 [10MR]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 748), S4214 [6AU]
Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform job functions are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition (see S. 1486), S10092 [22DE]
——— guarantee freedom to make certain reproductive decisions without undue government interference (see S. 4688), S3804 [1AU]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S415 [31JA]
——— support and expand civic engagement and political leadership of adolescent girls around the world (see S. 634), S3542 [20JY]
World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 567), S1867 [30MR]
Young, Don: tribute (see S. Res. 565), S1832 [29MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of HHS: award grants to States to provide safety measures to social workers, health workers, and human services professionals in high-risk and potentially dangerous situations (see S. 4412), S2968 [15JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: combat efforts of criminal organizations to recruit individuals in U.S. via social media platforms and other online services and assess use of such platforms and services for illicit activities (see S. 4963), S5052 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior: approve settlement of water rights claims of Hualapai Tribe and certain allottees in Arizona and authorize construction of related water project (see S. 4104), S2219 [28AP]
Federal employees: increase death gratuities and funeral allowances (see S. 3474), S159 [11JA] (see S. 3487), S189 [12JA]
Financial institutions: modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see S. 4325), S2751 [26MY]
Information technology: establish governmentwide approach to improving digital identity (see S. 4528), S3270 [13JY]
International Boundary and Water Commission: assume full ownership and control of International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, AZ (see S. 4548), S3377 [19JY]
Northern Arizona University: tribute to men’s cross country team (see S. Res. 865), S7070 [8DE]
Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 619), S2359 [5MY]
SSA: provide for single point of contact for victims of identity theft (see S. 3684), S785 [17FE]
Cloture motions
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], S7232 [15DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), S2887 [9JN], S2907 [13JN], S2951 [15JN]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), motion to proceed, S2729 [26MY], S2801 [7JN]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6772 [17NO], S6817 [28NO]
Joseph Woodrow Hatchett U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2938), House amendment, S3028 [21JN], S3104 [23JN]
Remarks
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, S832 [28FE]
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S10068 [22DE]
Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S207 [13JA]
Diseases and disorders: keep Title 42 in place to allow for immediate expulsion of persons or property to avoid introduction of communicable disease such as coronavirus from foreign countries, S10068 [22DE]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), S6847 [29NO]
——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), motion to proceed, S6724 [16NO]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), House amendment, S10068 [22DE]
Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and address mental illness in criminal justice system, S3053 [22JN]
Immigration: reform, S7806 [20DE]
Joseph Woodrow Hatchett U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building, Tallahassee, FL: designate (S. 2938), House amendment, S3053 [22JN]
NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (H.R. 5746), House amendment, S207 [13JA]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S2908 [13JN]
Senate: legislative program, S2915 [13JN]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S207 [13JA]
Votes: position on missed, S156 [11JA], S4567 [13SE]
Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, S207 [13JA]
Tributes
Elijah, Lisa, S7246 [15DE]
Portman, Senator, S7059 [8DE]
Williams, Dean A., S7309 [19DE]