YOUNG, TODD (a Senator from Indiana)
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), S4988, S4989 [22SE], S5076 [27SE], S5340 [28SE], S5578, S5583, S5755, S5813, S5899, S5919 [29SE], S6471 [11OC]
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), S4339, S4343, S4350 [6AU]
Federal agencies and departments: amend description of how performance goals are achieved (H.R. 2617), S10007, S10019 [21DE]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), S3548 [20JY], S3615 [21JY]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, S2326 [4MY]
National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology, S1132 [10MR], S3341 [18JY], S9609 [20DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see S. Res. 706), S3270 [13JY]
Abortion: prohibit award of Federal funds to higher education institutions that host or are affiliated with student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees (see S. 2408), S443 [1FE]
——— 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]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]
Ball State University: anniversary of renaming in honor of Ball family (see S. Res. 698), S3863 [2AU]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 521), S786 [17FE]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 515), S707 [15FE]
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see S. 1125), S4440 [6SE]
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and update (see S. 3899), S1289 [22MR]
China: impose sanctions on Chinese financial institutions that clear, verify, or settle transactions with Russian or Russian-controlled financial institutions (see S. 3877), S1253 [17MR]
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]
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]
Council on Environmental Quality: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions’’ (see S.J. Res. 55), S3270 [13JY]
Courts: modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see S. 1748), S1060 [8MR]
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]
——— urge development of strategy to counter rise in violent crime (see S. Res. 636), S2519 [16MY]
Dept. of Commerce: apply Freedom of Information Act to actions and decisions of Assistant Sec. for Communications and Information in carrying out Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (see S. 3671), S753 [16FE]
——— submit report on blockchain-based service network of China (see S. 3784), S1059 [8MR]
Dept. of Education: disapprove rule relative to grants to charter schools (see S.J. Res. 60), S4514 [8SE]
——— establish Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 4874), S4639 [15SE]
——— establish Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program to increase recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers (see S. 3927), S1774 [24MR]
——— use student loan repayment rates at institutions of higher education to determine institutional eligibility for Federal student aid funds and require risk sharing payments of institutions (see S. 5072), S6469 [11OC]
Dept. of HHS: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services’’ (see S.J. Res. 41), S2155 [26AP]
——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see S. 4120), S6942 [1DE]
——— require States to provide information about available benefits and services to kinship caregivers (see S. 4443), S3075 [22JN]
——— review and update guidance annually on medical device cybersecurity in consultation with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for industry and FDA staff (see S. 4336), S2752 [26MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit use of Federal funds for Disinformation Governance Board (see S. 4124), S2246 [2MY]
Dept. of HUD: improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 4047), S2091 [7AP]
Dept. of Justice: direct Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program to carry out grant program to provide assistance to police departments with fewer than 200 law enforcement officers (see S. 3860), S2420 [10MY]
——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see S. 4007), S1981 [5AP]
Dept. of Labor: establish pilot program for providing portable benefits to eligible workers (see S. 3674), S785 [17FE]
Dept. of State: establish U.S. embassies in Vanuatu, Kiribati, and Tonga (see S. 4648), S3743 [27JY]
——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see S. 5306), S9625 [20DE]
Dept. of the Interior: make certain activities eligible for grants from Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund (see S. 3957), S4858 [20SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out clinical trial of effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (see S. 1467), S2154 [26AP]
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]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Education: strengthen and expand adult education programs (see S. 5202), S7034 [7DE]
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]
Families and domestic relations: provide assistance to foster parents and foster children for such children to obtain driver’s license (see S. 5051), S5542 [29SE]
FCC: make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non-Federal use, or combination (see S. 4117), S7071 [8DE]
Federal agencies and departments: develop recommendations on comprehensive grand strategy relative to U.S. relationship with China (see S. 5039), S5541 [29SE]
——— encourage migration of Federal Government information technology systems to quantum-resistant cryptography (see S. 4592), S6823 [28NO]
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 4587), S7253 [15DE]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 588), S2092 [7AP]
Firearms: increase penalties for felons who illegally possess or use firearms (see S. 4376), S2893 [9JN]
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), S4543 [12SE]
Foreign policy: condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine (see S. Res. 669), S2893 [9JN]
Foreign trade: promote reshoring, nearshoring, and stronger economic relations with Latin America and Caribbean countries (see S. Res. 661), S2814 [7JN]
Government regulations: 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]
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]
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), S2155 [26AP]
——— 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]
Hodges, Kaneaster, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 593), S2093 [7AP]
Information technology: accomodate emerging technologies to streamline how consumers consent to receive electronic records, signatures, and contracts (see S. 3715), S874 [1MR]
Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day: observance (see S. Res. 486), S118 [10JA] (see S. Res. 872), S7200 [14DE]
Iran: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of protesters (see S. Con. Res. 47), S6470 [11OC]
——— continue certain Executive orders imposing U.S. sanctions and prevent waiver of certain sanctions until Iran ceases attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, citizens, and Iranian nationals in U.S. (see S. 4924), S4969 [22SE]
IRS: prohibit additional funding to be used to audit certain taxpayers (see S. 4817), S4541 [12SE]
——— provide accountability for funding provided under Inflation Reduction Act (see S. 5100), S6740 [16NO]
Isakson, Johnny: tribute (see S. Res. 484), S49 [5JA]
Juneteenth National Independence Day: observance (see S. Res. 679), S2968 [15JN]
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), S2094 [7AP]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see S. 5112), S6740 [16NO]
Medicare: establish system to notify individuals approaching eligibility (see S. 3675), S785 [17FE]
——— extend certain telehealth services and evaluate impact of telehealth services on beneficiaries (see S. 3593), S574 [8FE]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see S. 1873), S7034 [7DE]
——— repeal changes to exception to prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see S. 4130), S2275 [3MY]
National 4–H Week: designate (see S. Res. 817), S5543 [29SE]
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 discovery trails: establish (see S. 4693), S3804 [1AU]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 634), S2519 [16MY]
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 School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 501), S442 [1FE]
National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 630), S2450 [11MY]
——— recognize women-owned small businesses (see S. Res. 612), S2275 [3MY]
National Workforce Development Month: designate (see S. Res. 780), S4857 [20SE]
National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1596), S754 [16FE]
Peace Corps: reauthorize and improve (see S. 4466), S3159 [23JN]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see S. 3766), S1015 [7MR]
Pensions: allow employers to offer pension-linked emergency savings accounts for financial emergencies (see S. 4310), S2708 [25MY]
Purdue Univerity: anniversary of creation of Purdue ‘‘All-American’’ Marching Band’s World’s Largest Drum (see S. Res. 580), S2041 [6AP]
Queen Elizabeth II: tribute (see S. Res. 762), S4575 [13SE]
Reid, Harry: tribute (see S. Res. 485), S81 [6JA]
Religious Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 811), S5542 [29SE]
Russia: counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (see S. 3652), S706 [15FE]
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]
SEC: prohibit trading of certain Communist Chinese military companies securities on national securities exchange (see S. 570), S524 [3FE]
Senate Rules: create point of order against spending that will increase inflation unless inflation is not greater than certain percentage (see S. 3495), S189 [12JA]
Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (see S. 3580), S523 [3FE]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 868), S7071 [8DE]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Taiwan: permit dignitaries and service members visiting U.S. to display national emblems and flag of Republic of China (see S. 4843), S4575 [13SE]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see S. 4416), S3002 [16JN]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see S. 1300), S6740 [16NO]
——— modify maximum capital gains rate and tax on net investment income (see S. 4393), S2939 [14JN]
——— reform rules relative to qualified opportunity zones (see S. 4065), S2092 [7AP]
——— 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), S4442 [6SE]
Taylor, Charles I.: tribute (see S. Res. 563), S1832 [29MR]
Transportation Security Administration: authorize and modernize registered traveler program (see S. 4769), S4543 [12SE]
Victims of Child Abuse Act: reauthorize (see S. 3975), S1910 [31MR]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1408), S6669 [14NO]
Young, Don: tribute (see S. Res. 565), S1832 [29MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: carry out pilot program on providing training to, validating, and deploying grief companions to facilitate bereavement care (see S. 4783), S4045 [4AU]
Colleges and universities: provide legal framework necessary for growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see S. 4551), S3378 [19JY]
Dept. of HHS: improve operation of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (see S. 5314), S9625 [20DE]
Economy: grant certain authorities to President to combat economic coercion by foreign adversaries (see S. 4514), S3269 [13JY]
Foreign trade: negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking agreements on digital economy and trade with like-minded countries as part of broader trade and economic strategy (see S. Res. 727), S3783 [28JY]
Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, Mishawaka, IN: designate (see S. 4797), S4479 [7SE]
National FFA Week: designate (see S. Res. 524), S786 [17FE]
Native Americans: permit Miami Nation of Indiana to apply for acknowledgment as federally recognized Indian Tribe (see S. 4777), S4045 [4AU]
Russia: amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine (see S. 4955), S5051 [27SE]
SBA: establish pilot program for transitioning small businesses in construction or engineering industries (see S. 5344), S9779 [21DE]
Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals (see S. Res. 839), S6779 [17NO]
Taxation: modify rules relating to beneficiaries of charitable remainder trusts (see S. 4426), S3003 [16JN]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (see S. Res. 748), S4214 [6AU]
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 (S. 4132), motion to proceed, S2400 [10MY]
Computers: increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives to enable advanced research and development, secure supply chain, and ensure national security and economic competitiveness, S3710 [27JY], S5513 [29SE]
Democratic Party: national agenda, S137 [11JA]
Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, S2319 [4MY], S3710 [27JY]
Foreign trade: suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (H.R. 8982), unanimous-consent agreement, S5513 [29SE]
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), S3901 [3AU]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), House amendment, S3710 [27JY]
Memorial Day: observance, S2641 [24MY]
Olympic Games: support diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Games in China, encourage U.S. athletes, and condemn International Olympic Committee for failure to choose host country that recognizes and respects human rights, S561 [8FE]
Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), motion to instruct conferees, S2319 [4MY]
Senate Rules: reform filibuster rules to improve daily process, S137 [11JA]
Taxation: expand research and development tax credit for small businesses and preserve certain investment incentives, S2319 [4MY]
Veterans Day: observance, S6642 [14NO]
Walorski, Jackie: tribute (S. Res. 748), S4153, S4154 [6AU]
Tributes
Bostic, Nicholas, S3778• [28JY]
Dicken, Elisjsha, S3607 [21JY]
Early, Rex, S6763 [17NO]
Forney, Alvin C., S6642 [14NO]
Garrigus, Charles, S2640 [24MY]
Lindsey, Ray M., S1794 [28MR]
Rapp, Mark, Sr., S1145 [14MR]
Souder, Mark E., S5512 [29SE]
Walorski, Jackie, S3901 [3AU]