KLOBUCHAR, AMY (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Amor, Nicole M.: tribute (S. Res. 648), S1610, S1628 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4016), S116 [8JA]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and the Interior, energy and water development, environment, science, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6938), S222 [14JA]

Olympic Games: support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (S. Res. 602), S688, S689 [25FE]

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H2287 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Adoption: provide limited accreditation option for performing certain adoption services (see S. 3678), S257 [15JA]

Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 615), S681 [25FE]

Campbell, Ben Nighthorse: tribute (see S. Res. 585), S257 [15JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to Capitol personnel on anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol (see S. Res. 574), S50 [6JA]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 617), S707 [26FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out and expand national and volunteer service programs (see S. 4068), S1046 [12MR]

Crime: allow use of certain grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, ‘‘pig butchering’’ scams, and general financial fraud, and clarify that Federal law enforcement may assist in use of certain tracing tools (see S. 2544), S490 [4FE]

——— extend statute of limitations for offenses relative to pandemic-era programs to be 10 years (see S. 121), S115 [8JA]

——— improve Federal carjacking statute (see S. 1572), S220 [14JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish mandatory price reporting program for fertilizer (see S. 4152), S1367 [19MR]

Dept. of Commerce: promulgate regulations to improve nucleic acid synthesis security (see S. 3741), S377 [29JA]

——— require establishment and use of short form applications for rural communities applying for economic development grant programs (see S. 3965), S762 [3MR]

Dept. of Education: require local educational agencies to include mental health and suicide prevention information on student identification cards (see S. 4061), S1009 [11MR]

——— reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see S. 4039), S958 [10MR]

Dept. of HHS: allow participants in National Health Service Corps to defer their obligated service in order to receive training in palliative care services (see S. 2521), S50 [6JA]

——— award grants to establish or expand programs to implement evidence-aligned practices in health care settings to reduce suicide rates of covered individuals (see S. 4210), S1614 [25MR]

——— expand Project ECHO Grant Program and allow for such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (see S. 4036), S958 [10MR]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see S. 3990), S802 [4MR]

——— 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. 2287), S553 [10FE]

——— provide for congenital cytomegalovirus screening of newborns (see S. 2842), S1092 [17MR]

——— provide for testing of community-based palliative care model (see S. 1935), S50 [6JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require all Federal law enforcement officers engaged in or supporting immigration enforcement or related activities to wear and operate body camera to ensure transparency and accountability (see S. 3699), S290 [27JA]

Dept. of Justice: establish competitive grant program for local and State entities to assist in hiring, retaining, and training prosecutors and staff (see S. 3438), S652 [24FE]

——— prohibit payment of certain legal settlements to any individual convicted of assaulting law enforcement officer during attack on U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (see S. 3581), S49 [6JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to compensate individuals who were prosecuted for involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (see S. 3582), S49 [6JA]

Dept. of State: submit report on emerging threats posed to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. 4139), S1205 [18MR]

Dept. of the Interior: study feasibility of constructing project to supply municipal, rural, and industrial water to expand capacity and reach of Lewis and Clark Rural Water System, Inc., in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota (see S. 3725), S377 [29JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (see S. 2019), S50 [6JA]

——— modernize and strengthen criminal laws against money laundering, update counterfeiting statutes, and enhance tools to crack down on smugglers and tax evaders to combat terrorism and organized crime (see S. 3801), S509 [5FE]

——— reauthorize National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund (see S. 1547), S651 [24FE]

——— require Sec. of the Treasury testify before Congress (see S. 3940), S706 [26FE]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see S. 3903), S650 [24FE]

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. 3938), S1092 [17MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see S.J. Res. 103), S1207 [18MR]

Disasters: ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters (see S. 3628), S162 [13JA]

District of Columbia: honor victims and those affected on anniversary of air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, express gratitude to first responders, and apply safety lessons (see S. Res. 593), S378 [29JA]

Education: recognize importance of career and technical education (CTE) educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE to prepare students for success and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines (see S. Res. 618), S707 [26FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 78), S471 [3FE]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see S. 3869), S609 [12FE]

——— prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see S. 3865), S609 [12FE]

FAA: establish expert review panel to make recommendations for comprehensive agency-wide safety management system (see S. 3700), S290 [27JA]

Firefighters: mint coins that are emblematic of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout history of U.S. (see S. 4051), S1009 [11MR]

FTC: establish duties to require online service providers to protect user data and prohibit use of user data to their detriment (see S. 3570), S90 [7JA]

——— prohibit online platforms from displaying fraudulent or deceptive commercial advertisements (see S. 3774), S960 [10MR]

——— report to Congress on ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms (see S. 3618), S161 [13JA]

Government: ban certain Government officials from trading event contracts (see S. 4017), S881 [5MR]

Housing: impose tax on purchase of single-family homes by certain large investors (see S. 3754), S419 [30JA]

Immigration: limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see S. 455), S510 [5FE]

Insurance: require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see S. 3400), S708 [26FE]

International Year of the Woman Farmer: designate (see S. Res. 592), S377 [29JA]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see S. Res. 606), S652 [24FE]

——— promote human rights, Internet freedom and accountability in Iran (see S. 3900), S708 [26FE]

IRS: codify Direct File program (see S. 3948), S706 [26FE]

Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see S. 2225), S220 [14JA]

——— allow payments for certain items and services furnished at excepted off-campus outpatient departments of provider to be determined under prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see S. 3908), S681 [25FE]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see S. 1805), S707 [26FE]

——— provide coverage of ambulance services that do not include transportation (see S. 3730), S377 [29JA]

National FFA Week: designate (see S. Res. 622), S707 [26FE]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 600), S510 [5FE]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African-American history education programs (see S. 3953), S707 [26FE]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 596), S489 [4FE]

National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 626), S802 [4MR]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 601), S510 [5FE]

National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 653), S1368 [19MR]

Native Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in U.S. (see S. Res. 650), S1205 [18MR]

NOAA: improve weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities for provision of weather data (see S. 3923), S733 [2MR]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA, and 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT (see S. 2265), S442 [2FE]

——— tribute to U.S. Olympic Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Teams (see S. Res. 623), S707 [26FE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3991), S802 [4MR]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see S. Res. 620), S733 [2MR]

Senate: provide authority to initiate litigation for actions by President and Dept. of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under U.S. laws relative to Epstein Files Transparency Act (see S. Res. 597), S509 [5FE]

Tariff: exempt small business concerns from certian duties imposed by the President and prevent price gouging relative to goods subject to such duties (see S. 4038), S958 [10MR]

Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see S. 1918), S470 [3FE]

——— deny interest and depreciation deductions for certain taxpayers (see S. 3904), S650 [24FE]

——— extend clean fuel production credit and reinstate special rate calculation relative to sustainable aviation fuel (see S. 3759), S442 [2FE]

Trade Act: repeal section relating to balance-of-payments authority (see S. 4049), S1009 [11MR]

Transportation: require States make publicly available information on selection of certain transportation projects (see S. 3629), S162 [13JA]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see S. Con. Res. 25), S115 [8JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Amor, Nicole M.: tribute (see S. Res. 648), S1091 [17MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see S. 3686), S257 [15JA]

——— provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to increase domestic fertilizer production for farmers (see S. 4148), S1367 [19MR]

Dept. of HUD: authorize grant program for development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans (see S. 4020), S881 [5MR]

Dept. of Justice: strengthen review of antitrust settlements and ensure they protect consumers, workers, and small businesses (see S. 4107), S1090 [17MR]

National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 586), S291 [27JA]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade 9-1-1 systems (see S. 4062), S1009 [11MR]

Olympic Games: support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 602), S510 [5FE]

Taxation: establish exception for multiemployer plan participants to requirements for automatic enrollment (see S. 3615), S130 [12JA]

Cloture motions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S1466 [21MR]

——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S1348 [19MR]

Remarks

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (S.J. Res. 104), S767 [3MR]

BLM: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment’’ (H.J. Res. 130), S530 [9FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, S39 [6JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability’’ (S.J. Res. 84), motion to proceed, S148 [13JA]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, S209 [14JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations, S994 [11MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), S602 [12FE]

——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, S317 [28JA], S602 [12FE], S994 [11MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S1075 [17MR], S1307 [18MR]

Depts. of Defense, Education, Homeland Security, HHS, HUD, Labor, and Transportation: making appropriations (H.R. 7148), motion to proceed, S317 [28JA]

Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (S. 237), S1484 [21MR]

Minneapolis, MN: shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, S317 [28JA], S602 [12FE]

——— shooting of Renee N. Good by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, S317 [28JA], S602 [12FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: enhanced tax credits funding, S148 [13JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities, S209 [14JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S209 [14JA]

Trump, President: deployment of Federal agents and/or military personnel to conduct law enforcement operations in U.S. cities, S317 [28JA], S602 [12FE], S994 [11MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, S317 [28JA]

Votes: position on missed, S530 [9FE], S1542 [23MR]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections, S1075 [17MR], S1307 [18MR]

Tributes

MacDonald, Colin (Mac), S467• [3FE]