SCOTT, RICK (a Senator from Florida)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4638), S4500, S4506 [10JY], S4698, S4710, S4712, S4729, S4740, S4766, S5025 [11JY], S5226, S5228, S5230, S5262 [23JY], S5408 [24JY], S5796 [1AU], S6035 [12SE]
Dept. of the Interior: allow States to issue fully electronic duck stamps (H.R. 2872), S152 [17JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (H.R. 815), S724, S802 [9FE], S3003 [23AP]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), S2288 [7MR]
FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), S3137 [1MY], S3504 [7MY]
Federal agencies and departments: include list of outdated or duplicative reporting requirements in annual budget justifications (S. 2073), S5482 [24JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 633), S5776 [1AU]
Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see S. 4033), S2514 [21MR]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see S. 711), S3992 [5JN]
Armed Forces: include training on financial protections under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members (see S. 4102), S2706 [10AP]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see S. 5646), S7332 [20DE]
ATF: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see S.J. Res. 83), S3711 [15MY]
Biden, President: condemn decision to halt shipment of U.S. made ammunition and weapons to Israel, reaffirm history of U.S. military aid to Israel, and uphold U.S. commitment to Israel’s security and prosperity (see S. Res. 682), S3654 [9MY]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 551), S495 [8FE]
Budget: require annual budget submission by President and any concurrent resolution on budget include ratio of public debt to estimated gross domestic product (see S. 4659), S4343 [10JY]
Carnahan, Jean: tribute (see S. Res. 553), S496 [8FE]
China: express harmful conflation of ‘‘One China Principle’’ and U.S. ‘‘One China Policy’’ relative to U.N. resolution establishing legitimate representatives of China to U.N. (see S. Res. 687), S6212 [19SE]
——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to forced organ harvesting (see S. 4914), S5981 [11SE]
——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see S. 1252), S2440 [19MR]
Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see S. 5408), S6913 [10DE]
Colleges and universities: affirm and protect First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education (see S. 4106), S2706 [10AP]
——— prohibit discrimination on basis of religion under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance and provide rigorous enforcement of prohibitions against antisemitism (see S. 5161), S6368 [24SE]
——— require additional foreign gifts reporting for institutions of higher education, certain staff and faculty, and foreign investments within endowments (see S. 3362), S2875 [18AP]
Commission To Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution: establish (see S. 4001), S3080 [30AP]
Corporate Transparency Act: repeal (see S. 4297), S3653 [9MY]
Courts: authorize additional district judges for district courts and convert temporary judgeships (see S. 4199), S5344 [24JY]
——— clarify that international organizations are not immune from jurisdiction of U.S. courts in certain terrorism-related cases (see S. 3872), S2213 [5MR]
——— make permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships (see S. 3998), S2468 [20MR]
Credit: prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances (see S. 3502), S3000 [23AP]
Crime: enhance penalties for killing, attempting to kill, or assaulting public safety officer (see S. 459), S5195 [23JY]
Cuba: call for accountability for human rights violations and malign activities against U.S. and democratic countries in Western Hemisphere (see S. Res. 796), S5775 [1AU]
——— extradite to U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in U.S. (see S. 5117), S6370 [24SE]
Davis-Bacon Act: repeal wage rate requirements (see S. 3941), S2400 [14MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish additional reporting requirements relative to foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land (see S. 3666), S423 [6FE]
——— publish annual assessment on U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from China (see S. 5277), S6438 [25SE]
Dept. of Commerce: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Firearms License Requirements’’ (see S.J. Res. 93), S3991 [5JN]
——— reimpose duties on steel imported from Mexico (see S. 3917), S2365 [12MR]
Dept. of Defense: clarify roles and responsibilities relative to subconcussive and concussive brain injuries and improve brain health initiatives (see S. 4109), S2719 [11AP]
——— commend crew of U.S.S. Carney for exemplary and historic performance during deployment to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (see S. Res. 808), S5980 [11SE]
——— enhance defense industrial base cooperation activities with Taiwan (see S. 4241), S3316 [2MY]
——— ensure timely approval of requests to export defense articles and provide defense services to Israel (see S. 4408), S3883 [23MY]
——— establish Space National Guard (see S. 3697), S308 [31JA]
——— require report on threats posed by control of strategic ports by China (see S. 4866), S5584 [30JY]
——— terminate use of U.S. Armed Forces for construction, maintenance, and operation of Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on coast of Gaza Strip not authorized by Congress (see S.J. Res. 89), S3884 [23MY]
Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance’’ (see S.J. Res. 96), S5892 [9SE]
——— provide for consideration of definition of antisemitism by International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see S. 4127), S2789 [16AP]
Dept. of Energy: conduct study and submit report on national resource adequacy (see S. 4080), S2666 [9AP]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces’’ (see S.J. Res. 58), S343 [1FE]
Dept. of HHS: carry out public awareness campaign on importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregancy, childbirth, and postpartum (see S. 4522), S6586 [14NO]
——— disapprove Office of Refugee Resettlement rule relating to Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule (see S.J. Res. 94), S3991 [5JN]
——— issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as routine procedure for patients experiencing overdose (see S. 3519), S5196 [23JY]
——— screen for loneliness and coordinate supportive services and health care to address negative health effects of loneliness (see S. 4374), S3814 [21MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish and authorize funding for Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Fund to enforce U.S. sanctions on Iran and proxies, pay off U.S. debt, and codify Export Enforcement Coordination Center (see S. 3197), S3756 [16MY]
——— modify Alternatives to Detention program (see S. 4364), S3754 [16MY]
——— prohibit transfer of staff from southwest border unless transfer would not impact processing of trade, staff would be immediately replaced, or staff are needed to engage in physical detentions (see S. 3796), S856 [11FE]
——— take into custody aliens who have been charged in U.S. with theft (see S. 3933), S2365 [12MR]
Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act’’ (see S.J. Res. 63), S2239 [6MR]
——— freeze existing adverse effect wage rate applicable to H–2A nonimmigrants (see S. 3848), S1077 [29FE]
Dept. of State: provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see S. 2003), S74 [10JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Clean Vehicle Credits Under Sections 25E and 30D; Transfer of Credits; Critical Minerals and Battery Components; Foreign Entities of Concern’’ (see S.J. Res. 87), S5197 [23JY]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds’’ (see S.J. Res. 57), S343 [1FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during Transition Assistance Program preseparation counseling (see S. 2888), S497 [8FE]
——— improve payment and processing of payments or allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel (see S. 2975), S6686 [20NO]
——— provide to Congress quarterly briefings on budgetary shortfalls and prohibit payment of bonuses to employees in Senior Executive Service positions in fiscal years with budgetary shortfalls (see S. 5074), S6635 [19NO]
——— require consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under Veterans Community Care Program (see S. 4791), S5511 [25JY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: enhance authority relative to unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft (see S. 1631), S7106 [17DE]
District of Columbia: redesignate Sumner Row on 16th Street NW as ‘‘Alexei Navalny Way’’ (see S. 3804), S985 [26FE]
——— require any individual who votes in municipal election to be U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship (see S. 4225), S3134 [1MY]
District of Columbia Home Rule Act: repeal (see S. 4695), S5344 [24JY]
Elections: prohibit Federal funds for State election administrations misusing Fourteenth Amendment for political purposes (see S. 3588), S93 [11JA]
EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3’’ (see S.J. Res. 74), S3134 [1MY]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles’’ (see S.J. Res. 75), S3134 [1MY]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter’’ (see S.J. Res. 65), S2401 [14MR]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’ (see S.J. Res. 122), S7105 [17DE]
——— disapprove rule relative to greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (see S.J. Res. 92), S3991 [5JN]
——— ensure that certain permit approvals have force and effect of law (see S. 4162), S2872 [18AP]
Executive Office of the President: impose sanctions relative to system of compensation of PLO and Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism (see S. 4779), S5510 [25JY]
FAA: clarify minimum altitudes for go-arounds, inspection passes, practice approaches, and qualified instrument approaches (see S. 2675), S986 [26FE]
Federal Acquisition Security Council: reform (see S. 5310), S6586 [14NO]
Federal agencies and departments: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations’’ (see S.J. Res. 73), S2873 [18AP]
——— disclose information on improper payments under Federal programs (see S. 4661), S4343 [10JY]
——— eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and funding for agencies, contractors, organizations receiving grants, and educational accreditation agencies (see S. 4516), S4054 [12JN]
——— prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers (see S. 3558), S289 [30JA]
——— prohibit from contracting with companies engaged in boycott of Israel (see S. 4770), S5510 [25JY]
——— prohibit from contracting with consulting firms that simultaneously contract with China and U.S. Government (see S. 3810), S3655 [9MY]
——— prohibit from procuring or using artificial intelligence (AI) products and services from adversarial countries and compile list of AI products and services from countries of concern (see S. 4976), S5775 [1AU]
——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see S. 5082), S6144 [18SE]
——— require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by Federal Protective Service relating to facility security (see S. 3613), S185 [18JA]
Federal employees: prohibit payment of annuities and retired pay to individuals convicted of certain sex crimes (see S. 4321), S3685 [14MY]
——— reduce size of Federal workforce through attrition (see S. 5608), S7240 [19DE]
——— retain spouses of members of Armed Forces or Foreign Service when relocating due to involuntary transfer (see S. 3530), S3955 [4JN]
Federal Highway Administration: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure’’ (see S.J. Res. 61), S443 [7FE]
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA): mint coins in commemoration of World Cup 2026 (see S. 4141), S6613 [18NO]
FEMA: prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation in granting disaster assistance (see S. 5392), S6724 [21NO]
FERC: grant authority to approve or deny applications for siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas (see S. 3704), S309 [31JA]
Financial institutions: preserve confidentiality of certain customer records (see S. 5242), S6437 [25SE]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 658), S2932 [19AP]
Firearms: provide firearm licensees opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations (see S. 3812), S1012 [27FE]
——— provide that silencers be treated same as firearms accessories relative to registration and transfer laws (see S. 4825), S5551 [29JY]
——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see S. 4652), S4342 [10JY]
Flag—U.S.: commemorate anniversary of creation of U.S. flag and express support for Pledge of Allegiance (see S. Res. 732), S4085 [13JN]
Foreign aid: limit funds to U.N. and other organizations that provide any status, rights, or privileges beyond observer status to PLO (see S. 4311), S3654 [9MY]
——— reprogram Federal funding appropriated for U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to construction of southwest border wall (see S. 3708), S344 [1FE]
Foreign investments: amend certain laws with respect to foreign investments in U.S. agriculture (see S. 5007), S6052 [16SE]
Foreign trade: clarify country of origin of certain articles imported into U.S. for purposes of certain trade enforcement actions (see S. 5110), S6370 [24SE]
FRS: prohibit Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to individuals and prohibit use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy (see S. 3801), S984 [26FE]
——— require audit of Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see S. 3566), S95 [11JA]
FTC: promote fairness in sale of event tickets (see S. 3457), S5344 [24JY]
GAO: provide for joint session of Congress to receive presentation on audited financial statement of Executive branch (see S. 4665), S4343 [10JY]
Government regulations: provide for en bloc consideration of resolutions of disapproval for ‘‘midnight rules’’ imposed by outgoing Presidential administration without transparency, scrutiny, and oversight (see S. 4485), S3991 [5JN]
Harris, Fred R.: tribute (see S. Res. 925), S6913 [10DE]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 823), S6097 [17SE]
Immigration: prohibit transportation by air carriers of any alien using certain methods of identification (see S. 4051), S2596 [22MR] (see S. 4387), S4154 [18JN]
——— support right of State governors to repel dangerous ongoing invasion across U.S. southern border (see S. Res. 543), S497 [8FE]
Inhofe, James M.: tribute (see S. Res. 765), S4553 [11JY]
Iran: pursue censure at International Atomic Energy Agency, refer issue to U.N. Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent regime from acquiring nuclear weapons (see S. Res. 717), S3930 [3JN]
——— require updates to strategy to promote Internet freedom and access to information in Iran and authorize grants to support programs that promote open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet (see S. 5076), S6443 [25SE]
IRS: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit’’ (see S.J. Res. 119), S6843 [5DE]
——— provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for IRS employment (see S. 4826), S6333 [23SE]
——— suspend collection of income taxes and related interest and penalties from U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad and reimburse such nationals for any penalties paid during detention (see S. 4057), S2791 [16AP]
Israel: provide for expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services (see S. 4337), S3710 [15MY]
Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site: establish (see S. 4125), S2740 [15AP]
Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education (see S. Res. 670), S3317 [2MY]
——— strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in U.S. (see S. 4091), S3318 [2MY]
Johnson, Tim: tribute (see S. Res. 902), S6686 [20NO]
Kohl, Herb: tribute (see S. Res. 523), S94 [11JA]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: release abducted foreign nationals, including from Japan, return remains and provide information on those deceased, make reparations, and apologize and permanently cease such activities (see S. Res. 186), S3932 [3JN]
Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see S. 930), S5551 [29JY]
Lieberman, Joseph I.: tribute (see S. Res. 655), S2874 [18AP]
Medicare: expand and expedite access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see S. 3481), S187 [18JA]
——— improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see S. 4532), S5197 [23JY]
——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see S. 260), S147 [17JA]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see S. 2085), S6211 [19SE]
Middle East: affirm support of U.S. for Israel’s right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate terrorist threat posed by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 617), S2597 [22MR]
——— condemn brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel and support outcome that ensures forever survival of Israel, inability of Hamas to reconstitute, and safe release of U.S. hostages from Gaza Strip (see S. Res. 890), S6440 [25SE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 914), S6724 [21NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 914), S6724 [21NO]
National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 851), S6369 [24SE]
National Fentanyl Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 692), S3711 [15MY]
National FFA Week: designate (see S. Res. 549), S495 [8FE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: disapprove rule relative to corporate average fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light trucks and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty pickup trucks and vans (see S.J. Res. 104), S5584 [30JY]
National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 819), S6051 [16SE]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 645), S2790 [16AP]
National Police Week: observance (see S. Res. 697), S3755 [16MY]
National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 531), S251 [24JA]
National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 690), S3711 [15MY]
National Slam the Scam Day: designate (see S. Res. 584), S2330 [8MR]
National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 671), S3317 [2MY]
National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 570), S1077 [29FE]
National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 604), S2469 [20MR]
NOAA: streamline application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems (see S. 3966), S2438 [19MR]
Older Americans Month: designate (see S. Res. 712), S3885 [23MY]
Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 639), S2719 [11AP]
Philippines: recognize anniversary of signing of Mutual Defense Treaty with U.S. and security alliance in wake of persistent and escalating aggression by China in South China Sea (see S. Res. 816), S6019 [12SE]
Pryor, David: tribute (see S. Res. 673), S3317 [2MY]
Public debt: recognize national debt as threat to national security and commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process and addressing fiscal crisis (see S. Res. 600), S2469 [20MR]
Puckett, Ralph, Jr.: authorize to lie in honor in Capitol rotunda (see S. Con. Res. 33), S2828 [17AP]
Qatar: review and consider terminating designation as major non-NATO ally (see S. 4093), S2706 [10AP]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 636), S2707 [10AP]
Real estate: require government-sponsored enterprises to include disclaimer on Uniform Residential Loan Application to increase awareness of Dept. of Veterans Affairs direct and guaranteed home loan programs (see S. 3068), S288 [30JA]
Religious Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 860), S6439 [25SE]
Sasser, Jim: tribute (see S. Res. 888), S6440 [25SE]
SBA: ensure that small business regulatory budget for fiscal year is not greater than zero (see S. 4401), S3883 [23MY]
——— prohibit from directly making loans under 7(a) loan program (see S. 3992), S2468 [20MR]
SEC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors’’ (see S.J. Res. 72), S2828 [17AP]
——— prohibit from requiring that personally identifiable information be collected under consolidated audit trail reporting requirements (see S. 2230), S3136 [1MY]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see S. 2581), S4267 [9JY]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 597), S5682 [31JY]
SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (see S. 2767), S2933 [19AP]
Surfside, FL: anniversary of residential building collapse (see S. Res. 746), S4181 [20JN]
Taiwan: commend for history of democratic elections and express support in preservation of democratic institutions (see S. Res. 521), S94 [11JA]
——— enhance U.S. cooperation with European countries to improve security of Taiwan (see S. 4433), S4268 [9JY]
Taxation: allow portion of general business credit carryforwards to be transferred by certain taxpayers affected by federally declared disasters (see S. 5457), S7004 [12DE]
——— deny certain green energy tax benefits to companies connected to certain countries of concern (see S. 5249), S6437 [25SE]
——— disallow companies associated with foreign adversaries from receiving advanced manufacturing production credit (see S. 3486), S5981 [11SE]
——— eliminate application of income tax on cash tips through deduction allowed to all individual tax payers (see S. 4621), S4180 [20JN]
——— extend time during which qualified disasters may have occurred for purposes of special rules for personal casualty losses (see S. 3678), S5552 [29JY]
——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see S. 722), S1012 [27FE]
——— prohibit allowance of advanced manufacturing production credit for components produced by foreign entities of concern (see S. 4873), S5680 [31JY]
——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to veterans’ service organizations that do not have wartime service membership requirements (see S. 677), S5776 [1AU]
——— repeal credit for new clean vehicles (see S. 4237), S3316 [2MY]
——— repeal firearm transfer tax (see S. 4344), S3710 [15MY]
Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see S. 3822), S1044 [28FE]
Trump, Donald J.: condemn attempted assassination during political rally in Butler, PA, honor victims killed and injured at rally, and call for unity and civility in U.S. (see S. Res. 800), S5775 [1AU]
TSA: prohibit access by certain individuals to certain areas of airports (see S. 4478), S3991 [5JN]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. contributions to U.N. related to discrimination against Israel (see S. 5303), S6563 [13NO]
——— withhold certain funding until Human Rights Council mandates body to investigate human rights abuses in China (see S. 4034), S2514 [21MR]
U.S. Border Patrol: anniversary (see S. Res. 705), S3884 [23MY]
U.S. Geological Survey: include phosphate and potash on final list of critical minerals (see S. 3956), S2401 [14MR]
U.S. Military Academy: amend mission statement to include phrase ‘‘Duty, Honor, Country’’ (see S. 5550), S7105 [17DE]
Urrutia, Edmundo Gonzalez: tribute (see S. Res. 804), S5776 [1AU]
Venezuela: promote democracy (see S. 5003), S5937 [10SE]
Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see S. 2825), S2402 [14MR]
Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (see S. 4292), S3597 [8MY]
Weapons: require report on U.S. supply of nitrocellulose (see S. 4163), S2872 [18AP]
World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see S. 815), S2874 [18AP]
World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see S. Res. 722), S3954 [4JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: prohibit importation of garlic from China (see S. 3590), S122 [16JA]
Biden, President: denounce immigration policies (see S. Res. 608), S2515 [21MR]
BLM: prohibit designation of Big Cypress National Preserve as wilderness or as component of National Wilderness Preservation System (see S. 4267), S3503 [7MY]
Bustamante, Jereima (Jeri): tribute (see S. Res. 627), S2645 [8AP]
CBO: require cost estimate for bill or joint resolution to include cost to each U.S. citizen for carrying out such measure (see S. 5159), S6368 [24SE]
China: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons that knowingly engage in significant operations in defense and related materiel sector or surveillance technology sector of economy of China (see S. 5571), S7105 [17DE]
——— require report on availability of Federal funds to persons and entities of China and activities conducted in collaboration with China (see S. 3582), S93 [11JA]
Congress: oppose spending on earmarks (see S. Res. 580), S2279 [7MR]
Crime: penalize false communications to cause emergency response (see S. 3602), S147 [17JA]
Cuba: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of members of pro-democracy movement and freedom activists and condemn totalitarian regime for repression and imprisonment of activists and other human rights violations (see S. Res. 754), S4266 [9JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit from procuring certain foreign-made batteries (see S. 5572), S7105 [17DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish comprehensive standard for timing between referrals and appointments for health care and submit report relative to that standard (see S. 3598), S146 [17JA]
FCC: add communications equipment and services produced by Shenzhen Da-Jiang Innovations Sciences and Technology Co., Ltd., and Autel Robotics Inc., to list of companies posing national security risk (see S. 4792), S5511 [25JY]
Florida Panthers (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 785), S5682 [31JY]
Foreign countries: restrict Federal funding for events giving adversary foreign entities access to critical transportation infrastructure or military facilities (see S. 4788), S5510 [25JY]
Graham, Bob: tribute (see S. Res. 668), S3135 [1MY]
Health: express support for starting and growing family through in vitro fertilization (IVF) (see S. Res. 574), S2239 [6MR]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 707), S3884 [23MY]
Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see S. Res. 707), S3884 [23MY]
Lake Mary, FL: tribute to Southeast Region Little League Baseball team (see S. Res. 874), S6440 [25SE]
Maduro, Nicolas: increase maximum reward amount for information leading to arrest and conviction of, to be paid out by Federal Government from all withheld assets, officials of Maduro regime and their conspirators (see S. 5126), S6211 [19SE]
Medicaid: require States to verify certain eligibility criteria quarterly for individuals enrolled for medical assistance (see S. 5547), S7104 [17DE]
Medicare: establish flex fund accounts (see S. 5633), S7241 [19DE]
National Naloxone Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 726), S3991 [5JN]
National Osceola Turkey Day: designate (see S. Res. 602), S2469 [20MR]
Nicaragua: condemn unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc. (see S. Res. 607), S2515 [21MR]
OMB: require to approve or deny spend plans within certain amount of time (see S. 4262), S3317 [2MY]
OPM: take certain actions relative to health insurance program (see S. 4035), S2514 [21MR]
Orlando, FL: honor victims and survivors of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences to friends and families of victims, and commend law enforcement and first responders (see S. Res. 731), S4055 [12JN]
Parkland, FL: commemorate shooting victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, express condolences to families and friends, honor survivors, and commend first responders (see S. Res. 564), S955 [12FE]
Pensacola, FL: condemn terrorist attack at Naval Air Station and honor those who lost their lives or were injured (see S. Res. 921), S6780 [3DE]
SEC: prevent funding of malign activities of Chinese Communist Party through sale of ‘‘A-Shares’’ on certain securities exchanges by prohibiting purchase, sale, and ownership of such securities by U.S. investors (see S. 4586), S4153 [18JN]
——— prohibit index funds and registered investment companies from investing in Chinese companies (see S. 4589), S4153 [18JN]
——— prohibit national securities exchanges from listing securities issued by certain entities (see S. 4590), S4153 [18JN]
Secret Service: provide protection to major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates and their spouses at same level of protection provided to President (see S. 5124), S6211 [19SE]
Tariff: increase rate of duty on garlic originating from China (see S. 5564), S7105 [17DE]
Taxation: create above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums (see S. 4934), S5773 [1AU]
——— expand eligibility for health savings accounts (see S. 4771), S5510 [25JY]
——— provide above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums (see S. 4143), S2827 [17AP]
——— provide for Residential Emergency Asset-accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) accounts (see S. 5296), S6526 [12NO]
Lists
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University EagleCam CubeSat Camera roster, S2465• [20MR]
Motions
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), S2326 [8MR]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment trial, S2805 [17AP]
Ukraine: disapprove of Presidential report relative to indebtedness of Ukraine (S.J. Res. 117), S6684 [20NO]
Notices
Proposal to suspend Senate rules relative to impeachment trial of Sec. of Homeland Security Mayorkas: by, S2722 [11AP]
Remarks
Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, S2326 [8MR]
——— making supplemental, S885, S889, S921 [12FE], S2976 [23AP]
——— prohibit funding for earmarks, community project funding, or congressionally directed spending, S2326 [8MR]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S5650 [31JY]
Budget: deficit, S885 [12FE]
Congress: oppose spending on earmarks (S. Res. 580), S2281 [7MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4638), S5650 [31JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (H.R. 815), S885, S889, S921 [12FE]
——— improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (H.R. 815), House amendment, S2976 [23AP]
——— improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (H.R. 815), unanimous-consent request, S889 [12FE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), House amendment, S2326 [8MR]
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: tribute to EagleCam CubeSat Camera program, S2465• [20MR]
Eskenazi, Mark G.: nomination to Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S6650 [20NO]
——— nomination to Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, unanimous-consent request, S6650 [20NO]
Health: express support for starting and growing family through in vitro fertilization (IVF) (S. Res. 574), S4011 [11JN]
Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies, S888 [12FE]
Lake Mary, FL: tribute to Southeast Region Little League Baseball team (S. Res. 874), S6577 [14NO]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: condemn for failure to secure U.S. southern border (S. Res. 169), S38 [9JA]
——— impeachment, S2641 [8AP]
——— impeachment trial, S2774 [16AP], S2805, S2816 [17AP]
Medicaid: require that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services as condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding (S. 4368), S4011 [11JN]
Middle East: making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization), S2774 [16AP]
——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations, S887, S889 [12FE]
——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations (S. 489), S2976–S2979 [23AP]
Secret Service: apply same standards for determining number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates (H.R. 9106), S6353, S6355 [24SE]
Senate Rules: notice of proposal to suspend rules relative to impeachment trial of Sec. of Homeland Security Mayorkas, S2795 [16AP]
Taxation: expand eligibility for health savings accounts (S. 4771), S6048 [16SE]
——— expand eligibility for health savings accounts (S. 4771), unanimous-consent request, S6048 [16SE]
Tributes
Braun, Senator, S6951 [11DE]
Fletcher, George E. (Cotton), S2399• [14MR]
Griswold, Martin C., S6910• [10DE]
Keiser, Evelyn C., S954• [12FE]
Kittinger, Joseph W., II, S5876• [9SE]
McGovern, Gail, S4113• [17JN]
Russell, Mildred, S3751• [16MY]
Shaw, Jon, S2208 [5MR]
Stryker, Logan C., S5179• [23JY]
Williams, Ronald W., S7178• [18DE]