DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)
Amendments
Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4784), S3205 [24JN]
Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2026–2035 (S. Con. Res. 33), S1991, S1992, S2020 [22AP]
——— use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2561, S2577, S2598, S2643 [4JN]
Chicago Cubs (baseball team): anniversary (S. Res. 815), S4552, S4586 [7AU]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4784), S2954 [18JN], S3065, S3145, S3150 [23JN], S3279, S3329, S3335, S3336, S3343, S3344, S3345, S3346, S3350, S3351, S3352, S3454, S3456, S3476, S3531, S3600, S3616, S3629 [24JN], S3774, S3780, S3850, S3889 [13JY], S3941, S4076 [14JY], S4197 [21JY]
Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), S766 [3MR], S891, S893, S894 [5MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S1395 [19MR], S1453, S1455, S1456, S1457 [20MR], S1549, S1550 [23MR]
Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and the Interior, energy and water development, environment, science, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6938), S138 [12JA], S259 [15JA]
Appointments
Committee to escort King Charles III, H3127 [28AP]
Committee to escort the President, H2287 [24FE]
Articles and editorials
Mass Deportation by the Numbers—ICE Arrests Are Growing But Fewer Have a Criminal History, Wall Street Journal, S311 [28JA]
Un-American Assault on Minnesota—Federal Officials Are Lying. My State’s Corrections Department Honors All Immigration Detainers, Tim Walz, Wall Street Journal, S310 [28JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see S. 567), S1936 [22AP]
Americans With Disabilities Act: recognize importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities and strengthen and expand opportunities to participate in work and community life (see S. Res. 814), S4266 [23JY]
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (see S.J. Res. 104), S733 [2MR]
Arms Export Control Act: modify limitation relating to exports and transfers of defense articles and services under partnership between Australia, United Kingdom, and U.S. (see S. 4709), S4268 [23JY]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: observance (see S. Res. 720), S2171 [30AP]
ATF: repeal certain impediments to administration of firearms laws (see S. 4776), S2757 [11JN]
Bankruptcy: make filing of petition for relief that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith cause for dismissal of case (see S. 4346), S1840 [20AP]
——— modify certain bankruptcy eligibility requirements (see S. 3977), S762 [3MR]
Black History Month: observance (see S. Res. 615), S681 [25FE]
Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see S. Res. 675), S1821 [16AP]
Black Music Month: designate (see S. Res. 779), S2936 [18JN]
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: observance (see S. Con. Res. 36), S4188 [21JY]
Bureau of Prisons: increase penalty for prohibited provision of phone in correctional facility (see S. 736), S2327 [18MY]
Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (see S. 3981), S2665 [8JN]
Business and industry: protect intellectual property rights in voice and visual likeness of individuals (see S. 4591), S2415 [20MY]
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]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model’’ (see S.J. Res. 192), S2373 [19MY] (see S.J. Res. 198), S3202 [24JN]
Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see S. 877), S2894 [17JN]
Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for occupations in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see S. 5021), S4137 [16JY]
Community College Month: observance (see S. Res. 686), S1936 [22AP]
Contracts: prohibit enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse of minors (see S. 3966), S2328 [18MY]
Courts: adjust thresholds relative to jurisdiction for inflation (see S. 4850), S4285 [27JY]
——— establish U.S. Immigration Courts (see S. 5094), S4231 [22JY]
——— modify delayed notice requirements relative to certain warrants (see S. 3663), S883 [5MR]
——— provide for code of conduct for Justices and judges of U.S. courts, establish Ethics Investigations Counsel, and require disclosure of recusals (see S. 5121), S4266 [23JY]
CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit issuance of safety standards (see S. 4454), S2170 [30AP]
Crime: protect domestic violence victims by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms and establish grant program for removal of firearms from adjudicated domestic violent offenders (see S. 5201), S4370 [30JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish mandatory price reporting program for fertilizer (see S. 4152), S1937 [22AP]
——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see S. 4191), S1614 [25MR]
——— restore competition in meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers (see S. 4007), S881 [5MR]
——— transition Puerto Rico to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 3958), S2054 [27AP]
Dept. of Defense: restrict sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition (see S. 4015), S881 [5MR]
Dept. of Education: authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see S. 4535), S2304 [14MY]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program’’ (see S.J. Res. 182), S1713 [13AP]
——— effectively staff high-need public elementary and secondary schools with school-based mental health services providers (see S. 4618), S2443 [21MY]
——— improve Full-Service Community School Program (see S. 4504), S2237 [12MY]
——— improve structure of Federal Pell Grant Program by providing for mandatory funding and reinstating and expanding eligibility for certain students (see S. 4859), S3058 [23JN]
——— provide for higher education accreditation reform (see S. 5053), S4188 [21JY]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see S. 3777), S489 [4FE]
——— require State report cards to reflect same race groups as decennial census of population (see S. 4579), S2415 [20MY]
——— strengthen and expand Green Ribbon Schools Program to expand number of schools, applicants, and nominees engaged around environmental, environmental literacy, and environmental health goals (see S. 4914), S3201 [24JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish national plan to coordinate research on epilepsy (see S. 494), S2986 [22JN]
——— establish rural provider demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals eligible for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 4208), S1614 [25MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out final rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (see S. 5331), S4515 [6AU]
Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see S. 978), S2081 [28AP]
Dept. of Justice: abolish Anti-Weaponization Fund (see S. 4791), S2818 [16JN]
——— allow U.S. Marshals Service to assist in certain Tribal criminal matters (see S. 3041), S2279 [13MY]
——— establish grant program to establish prison libraries to reduce recidivism and increase educational opportunities for incarcerated persons (see S. 4320), S1820 [16AP]
——— improve Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program relative to training command-level personnel (see S. 4394), S2202 [11MY]
——— 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]
——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see S. 825), S2306 [14MY]
——— provide grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs (see S. 4926), S3201 [24JN]
——— recover certain payments made to President Trump (see S. 4094), S1047 [12MR]
——— report to Congress on Federal criminal offenses (see S. 3868), S1671 [26MR]
——— strengthen review of antitrust settlements and ensure they protect consumers, workers, and small businesses (see S. 4107), S1090 [17MR]
Dept. of Labor: ensure that certain caregiving employees are no longer exempted from overtime and minimum wage protections (see S. 4081), S1046 [12MR]
——— increase minimum salary threshold for employees exempt from overtime pay and provide for periodic updates of such threshold (see S. 4551), S2326 [18MY]
——— prevent wage theft and assist in recovery of stolen wages, administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, require timely provision of pay stubs and paychecks, and strengthen retaliation protections (see S. 4919), S3201 [24JN]
——— require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see S. 4982), S3939 [14JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: require Sec. of the Treasury testify before Congress (see S. 3940), S706 [26FE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: codify authority for joint medical facility demonstration fund (see S. 3992), S2417 [20MY]
Discrimination: acknowledge and apologize for mistreatment of, and discrimination against, LGBTQI+ individuals who served in uniformed services, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service (see S. Res. 766), S2757 [11JN]
Drugs: prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see S. 545), S1670 [26MR]
Elections: repeal Executive Order 14399 entitled ‘‘Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections’’ (see S. 4369), S1935 [22AP]
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]
——— prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes (see S. 5190), S4369 [30JY]
Executive Office for Immigration Review: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals’’ (see S.J. Res. 190), S2171 [30AP]
Fair Chance Jobs Month: designate (see S. Res. 700), S2129 [29AP]
FDA: collect user fees from manufacturers of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and use proceeds to implement youth vaping awareness and prevention programs (see S. 4257), S1669 [26MR]
——— respect scientific judgment that mifepristone is safe and effective and ensure access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in U.S. is equitable and based on science (see S. Res. 732), S2305 [14MY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit appointment of political appointees as Inspectors General (see S. 3687), S257 [15JA]
FEMA: make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 4388), S2052 [27AP]
FERC: promote creation of data center load queues and data center-specific rate classes to mitigate impact of data centers on other electricity consumers (see S. 3682), S257 [15JA]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 694), S2081 [28AP]
Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see S. 4844), S2935 [18JN]
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: reinforce by establishing statute of limitations period of ten years for antibribery offenses (see S. 4029), S915 [9MR]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (see S. 3893), S626 [23FE] (see S. 4280), S1712 [13AP]
FRS: require Board of Governors to prescribe regulations relative to network competition in credit card transactions (see S. 3623), S161 [13JA]
FTC: report to Congress on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in advertising or marketing of firearms and issue regulations to prohibit such acts or practices (see S. 3875), S609 [12FE]
GAO: prohibit transfer of aircraft provided by Qatar to any indvidual, entity or otherwise make available, for personal use of any President or their family member before or after Presidential term (see S. 4999), S4107 [15JY]
Graham, Lindsey: tribute (see S. Res. 801), S3742 [13JY]
Haiti: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see S. 4814), S4189 [21JY]
Health: protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) (see S. 5108), S4265 [23JY]
Immigration: protect free speech by repealing Dept. of State authority to deport alien whose presence or activities in U.S. are reasonably believed to have serious adverse foreign policy consequences (see S. 4800), S2819 [16JN]
——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (see S. 5071), S4230 [22JY]
Information technology: prohibit certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms (see S. 4746), S2737 [10JN]
——— require artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to implement age verification measures, make certain disclosures, and establish criminal penalties for solicitation or production of sexual content (see S. 3062), S1830 [17AP]
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), S578 [11FE]
IRS: codify Direct File program (see S. 3948), S706 [26FE]
——— provide appropriations to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement (see S. 4298), S1784 [15AP]
Kempthorne, Dirk: tribute (see S. Res. 723), S2200 [11MY]
Law enforcement: hold Federal law enforcement agencies liable in civil actions for deprivation of civilians’ constitutional rights (see S. 3470), S610 [12FE]
Law enforcement officers: revise administrative procedures relating to public safety officers’ death benefits (see S. 3897), S2306 [14MY]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see S. Res. 789), S3202 [24JN]
LGBTQI+: support goals and ideals of Glisten (organization)’s Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization in K–12 schools (see S. Res. 670), S1785 [15AP]
Libraries: express support for staff and services of public, school, academic, and special libraries, improve funding, preserve right of citizens to access information and resources, and recognize employee rights (see S. Res. 688), S2052 [27AP]
Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 727), S2278 [13MY]
Middle East: prevent violence in West Bank and impose sanctions on any foreign person endangering U.S. national security and undermining prospects for two-state solution by committing illegal violent acts (see S. 2667), S1714 [13AP]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 666), S1670 [26MR]
National Farmers Market Week: designate (see S. Res. 823), S4370 [30JY]
National FFA Week: designate (see S. Res. 622), S707 [26FE]
National Freedom Day: observance (see S. Res. 603), S552 [10FE]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see S. Res. 600), S510 [5FE]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 709), S2203 [11MY]
National Park Service: enter into agreement with Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings (see S. 2767), S2819 [16JN]
National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 837), S4516 [6AU]
National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 735), S2305 [14MY]
National Public Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 621), S707 [26FE]
National Quantum Initiative Act: reauthorize (see S. 3597), S115 [8JA]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 596), S489 [4FE]
National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 703), S2129 [29AP]
National Speech and Debate Education Day: designate (see S. Res. 626), S802 [4MR]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see S. Res. 724), S2200 [11MY]
National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see S. Res. 603), S552 [10FE]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 601), S510 [5FE]
New York, NY: mint coins in commemoration of 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. and support programs at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see S. 1289), S4370 [30JY]
Nuclear weapons: express support for continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces (see S. Res. 61), S379 [29JA]
Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody: establish (see S. 5093), S4268 [23JY]
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), S2238 [12MY]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see S. 3991), S802 [4MR]
Postal Service: designate ZIP Codes for certain communities (see S. 4505), S3744 [13JY]
Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see S. Res. 775), S2894 [17JN]
Riegle, Donald W., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 755), S2476 [1JN]
Russia: impose sanctions relative to invasion of Ukraine on political leadership, financial institutions, energy sector, and shadow fleet and authorize tariffs on countries that purchase Russian oil and natural gas (see S. 5025), S4138 [16JY]
SBA: clarify eligibility for small business loans (see S. 4411), S2080 [28AP]
Schools: promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools (see S. 4988), S4106 [15JY]
SEC: prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements (see S. 4937), S3202 [24JN]
——— require corporations to publicly disclose financial reporting on country-by-country basis to provide transparency on use of tax havens or offshoring jobs (see S. 5019), S4137 [16JY]
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]
Seymour, John: tribute (see S. Res. 739), S2373 [19MY]
Social Security: affirm importance to people of U.S. and express that it must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations (see S. Res. 579), S115 [8JA]
——— establish process to assure long-term stability of Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (see S. Res. 832), S4516 [6AU]
SSI: update eligibility (see S. 4001), S881 [5MR]
——— update resource limit for eligibility (see S. 1234), S4188 [21JY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. affirming right of disabled individuals to live in community settings rather than in institutions (see S. Res. 790), S3202 [24JN]
Tariff: provide for refund of duties imposed under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (see S. 3905), S651 [24FE]
Taxation: deny interest and depreciation deductions for certain taxpayers (see S. 3904), S650 [24FE]
——— make certain modifications to tax income required to fund basic living expenses (see S. 4083), S1046 [12MR]
——— repeal tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations and associated income exclusion (see S. 4297), S1784 [15AP]
Trade Act: repeal section relating to balance-of-payments authority (see S. 4049), S1048 [12MR]
TSA: making continuing appropriations for essential pay and operations during Federal Government shutdown (see S. 4073, 4127), S1484 [21MR]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: include Federal defender as nonvoting member (see S. 4136), S1205 [18MR]
Ukraine: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 841), S4517 [6AU]
——— recognize anniversary of Russian invasion, reaffirm support for Ukrainian people, and emphasize importance of robust U.S. security guarantees within transatlantic commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty (see S. Res. 612), S651 [24FE]
Venezuela: support peaceful democratic transition through free and fair elections (see S. Res. 829), S4433 [4AU]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to those who served in U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (see S. 2195), S2819 [16JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Heart Month: designate (see S. Res. 614), S681 [25FE]
Animals: provide for humane treatment of dogs (see S. 4437), S2128 [29AP]
Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish database to collect, aggregate, analyze, and publish comprehensive data on Federal corporate criminal enforcement actions (see S. 4104), S1056 [16MR]
Capital punishment: prohibit imposition for any violation of Federal law (see S. 4608), S2416 [20MY]
CDC: reauthorize programs relating to oral health promotion and disease prevention (see S. 4008), S881 [5MR]
Chicago Cubs (baseball team): anniversary (see S. Res. 815), S4267 [23JY]
China: express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Ekpar Asat, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping (see S. Res. 728), S2278 [13MY]
——— express that President should prioritize securing release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, Gao Quanfu, Pang Yu, Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping (see S. Res. 677), S1821 [16AP]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove withdrawal of rule entitled ‘‘Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices’’ (see S.J. Res. 147), S1615 [25MR]
Consumers: provide protections relative to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards (see S. 4244), S1669 [26MR]
Courts: give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases (see S. 3960), S731 [2MR]
——— improve maintenance, alteration, and construction of U.S. courthouses (see S. 5194), S4369 [30JY]
Cryptocurrency: prohibit bailouts of digital asset market participant (see S. 4157), S1367 [19MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research (see S. 4347), S1840 [20AP]
Dept. of Education: establish fair and consistent eligibility requirements for graduate medical schools operating outside U.S. and Canada to receive Federal student aid (see S. 3757), S442 [2FE]
——— strengthen Federal data collection relative to teacher and principal workforce (see S. 4449), S2170 [30AP]
Dept. of HHS: provide for wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members (see S. 3707), S290 [27JA]
Dept. of HUD: conduct grant competition for development of single- and multi-family homes (see S. 3768), S470 [3FE]
Dept. of Justice and IRS: condemn settlement agreement in Trump v. IRS, using taxpayer money to benefit President Trump, his family, political allies, and individuals who assaulted law enforcement on January 6, 2021 (see S. Res. 748), S2444 [21MY]
Dept. of Labor: address needs of workers in industries likely to be impacted by rapidly evolving technologies (see S. 3877), S609 [12FE]
Dept. of State: establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see S. 4541), S2305 [14MY]
——— submit report on emerging threats posed to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see S. 4139), S1205 [18MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize provision of produce prescriptions to veterans (see S. 3706), S290 [27JA]
Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see S. 3959), S731 [2MR]
EPA: phase out production of nonessential uses of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and prohibit releases of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see S. 4153), S1367 [19MR]
——— promulgate certain limitations relative to pre-production plastic pellet pollution (see S. 4181), S1580 [24MR]
Families and domestic relations: combat child marriage in U.S. (see S. 5060), S4188 [21JY]
FCC: expand scope of Do Not Call rules to include all telephone subscribers and expand private right of action for telephone consumers to petition for statutory damages for unwanted, illegal robocalls (see S. 4307), S1785 [15AP]
——— make grants available to States to inform individuals of potential eligibility for Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs (see S. 4438), S2128 [29AP]
FDA: establish new prohibited acts relative to dietary supplements (see S. 3797), S509 [5FE]
——— require manufacturers of dietary supplements to list dietary supplements (see S. 3677), S257 [15JA]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit awarding of contracts to inverted domestic corporations (see S. 3811), S533 [9FE]
FEMA: carry out pilot program to enhance mapping of urban flooding and associated property damage and availability of that data to stakeholders to help understand and mitigate flooding risks (see S. 4515), S2278 [13MY]
——— require rulemaking to address considerations in evaluating need for public and individual disaster assistance (see S. 3895), S650 [24FE]
Gateway Arch National Park: revise boundary (see S. 4955), S3742 [13JY]
Health: prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (see S. 4494), S2236 [12MY]
Highland Park, IL: condemn shooting at July 4th parade, express condolences to families and victims, and commend response by first responders (see S. Res. 799), S3202 [24JN]
Information technology: require data center operators to submit reports on data center energy and water use (see S. 4213), S1614 [25MR]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (see S. Res. 629), S915 [9MR]
Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3925), S681 [25FE]
Medicaid: require coverage for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for certain individuals and expand coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use (see S. 4566), S2372 [19MY]
Mueller, Robert S., III: tribute (see S. Res. 721), S2172 [30AP]
National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 658), S1544 [23MR]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 756), S2664 [8JN]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 756), S2664 [8JN]
National Social and Emotional Learning Week: designate (see S. Res. 624), S731 [2MR]
Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Committee: establish (see S. 4056), S1009 [11MR]
Social Security: establish process to assure long-term stability of Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (see S. 4979), S3939 [14JY]
SSA: prohibit Social Security Trust Funds from investing in cryptocurrency (see S. 4092), S1047 [12MR]
Taxation: modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries (see S. 3847), S577 [11FE]
Voting: constitutional amendment on right to vote (see S.J. Res. 186), S2052 [27AP]
YMCA: anniversary (see S. Res. 642), S1047 [12MR]
Cloture motions
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S1348 [19MR], S1466 [21MR]
Letters
Emergency Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions impact assessment: by, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2660 [8JN]
Iran nuclear program negotiations: several Senators, S2980 [22JN]
Motions
Budget: use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2562 [4JN]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove withdrawal of rule entitled ‘‘Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices’’ (S.J. Res. 147), S2271 [13MY]
Privilege of the floor
Chatman, Zaria, S2911 [17JN]
Maddock, Mark, S2911 [17JN]
Rogers, Sydney, S2911 [17JN]
Sturm, Margaret, S2911 [17JN]
Talley, Nicholas, S2911 [17JN]
Remarks
Abortion: prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn children due to Down syndrome (S. 205), S3046 [23JN]
——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn children due to Down syndrome (S. 205), unanimous-consent request, S3046 [23JN]
American Battle Monuments Commission: establish program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage (S. 1318), motion to proceed, S2674 [9JN]
Appropriations: legislative process, S4304 [29JY]
Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran, S947 [10MR]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (S.J. Res. 104), S721 [2MR], S772 [4MR]
——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (S.J. Res. 123), S1725 [14AP], S1765 [15AP]
Bailey, Sara: nomination to be Office of National Drug Control Policy Director, S24 [6JA]
Blanche, Todd: nomination to be Attorney General, S2656 [8JN], S4169 [21JY], S4305 [29JY], S4453 [5AU]
Budget: establish deficit-neutral reserve fund to apprehend and deport adult illegal aliens convicted of rape, murder, or sexual abuse of minor after illegally entering U.S., S1908 [22AP]
——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2026–2035 (S. Con. Res. 33), S1848 [21AP], S1872, S1908 [22AP], S2192 [11MY], S2463 [1JN]
——— use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2347 [19MY], S2504 [3JN], S2561, S2562 [4JN], S2654 [8JN]
Burrows, Daniel E.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Office of Legal Policy, S542 [10FE]
Capital punishment: prohibit imposition for any violation of Federal law (S. 4608), S2417 [20MY]
China: commend release of (Ezra) Jin Mingri, S4276 [27JY]
——— condemn persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and detention of Pastor ‘‘Ezra’’ Jin Mingri and leaders of Zion Church, S4276 [27JY]
Clayton, Walter (Jay): confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, S4305 [29JY]
Colleges and universities: review and improve regulation of proprietary or for-profit institutions, S4496 [6AU]
Congress: advance policy priorities that will break gridlock (H.R. 1834), S123 [12JA]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove withdrawal of rule entitled ‘‘Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices’’ (S.J. Res. 147), motion to proceed, S2271 [13MY]
Courts: improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries (S. 1837), S143, S145, S146 [13JA]
——— improve rights to relief for individuals affected by non-consensual activities involving intimate digital forgeries (S. 1837), unanimous-consent request, S144 [13JA]
Cryptocurrency: prevent fraudulent transactions at virtual currency kiosks, S948 [10MR]
——— prevent Government bailout of cryptocurrency companies, S949 [10MR]
Davis, Andrew B.: nomination to be district judge, S1837 [20AP]
Dept. of Energy: funding, S4497 [6AU]
Dept. of HHS: LIHEAP heating and cooling assistance funding, S2045 [27AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S2774, S2792 [15JN]
——— conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, S4147 [20JY]
——— Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program application processing and protection from removal funding through reductions in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, S2561, S2562 [4JN]
——— deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to provide assistance due to TSA staff shortages during partial Government shutdown, S1529 [23MR]
——— grant lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specific eligibility requirements (S. 2106), S4304 [29JY]
——— making appropriations, S721 [2MR], S908 [9MR], S981 [11MR], S1600 [25MR], S1848 [21AP], S1872 [22AP]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), S633–S635 [24FE], S1702 [13AP], S1764 [15AP]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), motion to proceed, S519 [9FE], S1422 [20MR], S1529 [23MR], S1593 [25MR]
——— require immigration enforcement officers to show visible identification, prohibit from wearing masks, and adopt stricter use-of-force policies, S981 [11MR]
——— treatment of detainees at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities, S1848 [21AP], S2401 [20MY]
——— U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding, S908 [9MR], S981 [11MR]
——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, S311 [28JA], S433 [2FE], S519 [9FE], S633–S635 [24FE], S721 [2MR], S908 [9MR], S981 [11MR], S1422 [20MR], S1593 [25MR], S1702 [13AP], S1764 [15AP], S2192 [11MY], S2401 [20MY]
Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (H.R. 6644), S948 [10MR]
Dept. of Justice: attempted indictment of Members of Congress for recording video message urging servicemembers to resist unlawful orders, S561 [11FE]
——— creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by Government as part of agreement to settle lawsuit of President Trump against IRS, S2347 [19MY], S2463 [1JN], S4453–S4455 [5AU]
——— evaluation of Federal government investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, S4169 [21JY]
——— prohibit use of funds for payment of claims submitted to Anti-Weaponization Fund, S2463 [1JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S2358 [19MY]
——— establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S947 [10MR], S1314, S1333 [19MR], S1423 [20MR], S1562 [24MR], S1593 [25MR], S4148 [20JY]
Depts. of Defense, Education, Homeland Security, HHS, HUD, Labor, and Transportation: making appropriations (H.R. 7148), motion to proceed, S311 [28JA]
Domestic policy: lower cost of consumer products and increase affordability, S972 [11MR]
Elections: historical assessment of efforts to disenfranchise voters, S2358 [19MY]
Executive Office for Immigration Review: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals’’ (S.J. Res. 190), S2806 [16JN]
FAA: anniversary of smoking ban on commercial airlines, S670 [25FE]
FBI: operations in Fulton County, GA, to seize 2020 Presidential election ballots, S561 [11FE]
FDA: authorization of flavored e-cigarettes, S2253 [13MY]
FEMA: prohibit discrimination based on political affiliation in granting disaster assistance, S2979 [22JN]
Firearms: gun control, S2044 [27AP]
Flowers, Benjamin M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4258 [23JY]
Foreign countries: call for release of political prisoners, S1594 [25MR]
——— prevent citizens of foreign adversarial nations from entering into or enforcing surrogacy contracts in U.S. (S. 3101), S4358 [30JY]
——— prevent citizens of foreign adversarial nations from entering into or enforcing surrogacy contracts in U.S. (S. 3101), unanimous-consent request, S4358 [30JY]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain authorities, S2674 [9JN]
——— extend certain authorities (H.R. 8035), S1835 [20AP]
——— extend certain authorities (S. 4344), S2488–S2490 [2JN]
——— extend certain authorities (S. 4344), motion to proceed, S2062 [28AP]
——— reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (S. 3893), S1022 [12MR], S1835 [20AP], S2062 [28AP]
——— reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (S. 4280), S2490 [2JN], S2803 [16JN]
Foreign policy: report on congressional delegation trip to NATO summit in Turkey, S3729 [13JY]
FRS: require Board of Governors to prescribe regulations relative to network competition in credit card transactions (S. 3623), S230–S232 [15JA]
Ganjei, Nicholas J.: nomination to be district judge, S451 [3FE]
Great Lakes: Asian carp eradication funding, S971 [11MR]
Haiti: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 1689), S4213 [22JY]
Health: prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research (S. 4494), S2254 [13MY]
Hendershot, Michael J.: nomination to be district judge, S3183 [24JN]
Hungary: elections, S3729 [13JY]
Illinois: impact of tornado season, S2979 [22JN]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered U.S. as children (S. 3348), S635 [24FE], S2192 [11MY], S2505 [3JN], S2655 [8JN], S2774, S2792 [15JN]
Iran: comparison of Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding Between U.S. and Iran to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement, S2979 [22JN]
——— provide congressional review and oversight of any agreements with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2775 [15JN]
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: express that provisions do not apply to agreement with Iran relative to nuclear program and that such agreement is treaty subject to Senate consent, S2979 [22JN]
Jones, Arthur R.: nomination to be district judge, S3735 [13JY]
Kuhlman, Jeffrey M.: nomination to be district judge, S2488 [2JN]
Kuntz, Jeffrey T.: nomination to be district judge, S4097 [15JY]
Lane, Kathleen S.: nomination to be district judge, S2463 [1JN]
Lea, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S503 [5FE]
Mattivi, Anthony W.: nomination to be district judge, S2678 [9JN]
McDonald, Colin: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement Division, S1566 [24MR]
Medicaid: funding, S65 [7JA]
——— implement minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults, S2744 [11JN]
Medicare: implementation of drug price negotiation program, S65 [7JA]
Middle East: making emergency supplemental appropriations in response to crisis, S4277 [27JY]
Minneapolis, MN: shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, S309 [28JA]
——— shooting of Renee N. Good by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, S309 [28JA]
Mueller, Robert S., III: tribute (S. Res. 721), S1722, S1723 [14AP]
——— tribute (S. Res. 721), unanimous-consent request, S1722 [14AP]
Mullin, Senator: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1529 [23MR]
National Police Week: observance, S2191 [11MY]
Oakley, Ralph M.: National Association of Broadcasters Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award recipient, S642 [24FE]
Olson, Justin R.: nomination to be district judge, S505 [5FE]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: impact, S188 [14JA], S2802 [16JN], S4206 [22JY]
Patel, Kashyap: Atlantic (publication) report alleging excessive alcohol consumption, erratic behavior, and poor job performance by FBI Director, S1835 [20AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: anniversary, S1528 [23MR]
——— enhanced tax credits funding, S65 [7JA], S123 [12JA], S1529 [23MR]
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, S972 [11MR]
Political ethics: condemn rise in political violence, S2044 [27AP]
Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of political nominees, S2290 [14MY]
Ross, Eleanor L.: condemn for sexual and judicial misconduct (S. Res. 808), S4174, S4175 [21JY]
——— condemn for sexual and judicial misconduct (S. Res. 808), unanimous-consent request, S4175 [21JY]
Russia: impose sanctions and other measures if Russia refuses to negotiate peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine (S. 1241), S1161 [18MR]
——— impose sanctions relative to invasion of Ukraine on political leadership, financial institutions, energy sector, and shadow fleet and authorize tariffs on countries that purchase Russian oil and natural gas (S. 5025), S3729 [13JY], S4277 [27JY]
Schwartz, Matthew A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3917 [14JY]
Senate: legislative priorities, S3046 [23JN]
——— withhold pay during Government shutdown (S. Res. 526), S1600, S1601 [25MR]
——— withhold pay during Government shutdown (S. Res. 526), unanimous-consent request, S1601 [25MR]
Shepherd, John T.: nomination to be district judge, S1721 [14AP]
Smith, Darin: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S2192 [11MY]
Smith, Justin D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2775 [15JN]
Social Security: establish process to assure long-term stability of Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund (S. 4979), S3942 [14JY], S4206 [22JY], S4418 [4AU]
——— protect system and improve benefits, S2718 [10JN]
St. John, Anna: nomination to be district judge, S1065 [17MR]
Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S211 [14JA]
——— decision in Louisiana v. Callais relative to racial gerrymandering in drawing of Louisiana congressional map, S2358 [19MY]
Technology: provide for regulation of digital assets, S123 [12JA]
Traynor, Daniel M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4249 [23JY]
Trump, President: condemn attempted assassination at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner and commend law enforcement for rapid response and apprehension of suspect, S2044 [27AP]
——— deployment of Federal agents and/or military personnel to conduct law enforcement operations in U.S. cities, S112 [8JA], S309, S310 [28JA], S433 [2FE], S484 [4FE], S519–S521 [9FE], S908 [9MR], S1702 [13AP], S1764 [15AP], S2401 [20MY], S2488 [2JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to cryptocurrency, S948 [10MR]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, S2792 [15JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to democracy and rule of law, S561 [11FE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Dept. of Justice, S1703 [13AP], S4453–S4455 [5AU]
——— evaluation of administration relative to economy, S188 [14JA], S1872 [22AP], S2345 [19MY], S2673 [9JN], S2871 [17JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to elections and voting, S4148 [20JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, S973 [11MR], S4497 [6AU]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act authorities, S2062 [28AP]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S633 [24FE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to health care affordability, S4403 [3AU]
——— evaluation of administration relative to health research funding, S2044 [27AP]
——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, S189 [14JA], S2044 [27AP], S2654–S2656 [8JN], S4304 [29JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S721 [2MR], S772 [4MR], S909 [9MR], S947 [10MR], S972 [11MR], S1423 [20MR], S1725 [14AP], S1765 [15AP], S2673 [9JN], S2775 [15JN], S2979 [22JN], S3195 [24JN], S3729 [13JY], S4277 [27JY], S4304 [29JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to pardon of convicted rioters involved in January 6, 2021 attack on U.S. Capitol, S2463 [1JN], S4453–S4455 [5AU]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, S2870 [17JN], S4277 [27JY]
——— Executive order relative to rules for Federal elections to ensure citizenship verification and integrity of mail-in ballots, S1727, S1728 [14AP]
TSA: making continuing appropriations for essential pay and operations during Federal Government shutdown, S1529 [23MR]
Ukraine: anniversary of Russian invasion, S1161 [18MR]
Venezuela: U.S. military and intelligence operation to capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extradite them to U.S. to face Federal drug, terrorism, and weapons charges, S65 [7JA]
Voting: require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections, S947 [10MR], S1314, S1333 [19MR], S1423 [20MR], S1562 [24MR], S1593 [25MR], S1727 [14AP], S2358 [19MY], S2804 [16JN], S4148 [20JY]
——— require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (S. 3752), S3028–S3030 [23JN]
——— require voters to provide photo identification as condition of casting ballot, S1593 [25MR]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (S. 2523), S2358 [19MY]
Warsh, Kevin: nomination to be FRS Board of Governors Chairman, S2259 [13MY]
Westercamp, Kara M.: nomination to be U.S. Court of International Trade judge, S4168 [21JY]
White House: prohibit use of taxpayer funds for renovations to ballroom, S2347 [19MY]
Williams, Phillip, Jr.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S2191 [11MY]
Reports
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—An Explainer: Hannah James and Elizabeth Goitein, Brennan Center for Justice, S2063 [28AP]
Texts of
S. 3677, Dietary Supplement Listing Act, S259 [15JA]
S. 3706, Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act, S292 [27JA]
S. 3707, Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act, S292 [27JA]
S. 3768, Advancing Better Options for Dwellings Everywhere (ABODE) Act, S472 [3FE]
S. 3797, Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act, S512 [5FE]
S. 3811, American Business for American Companies Act, S535–S537 [9FE]
S. 3847, Stop Corporate Inversions Act, S579 [11FE]
S. 3877, Investing in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, S611 [12FE]
S. 3925, Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, S685–S687 [25FE]
S. 4008, Promoting Dental Health Act, S887 [5MR]
S. 4056, Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act, S1011–S1015 [11MR]
S. 4104, Corporate Crime Database Act, S1057 [16MR]
S. 4139, Baltic Security Assessment Act, S1207 [18MR]
S. 4181, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, S1583 [24MR]
S. 4213, Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act, S1616 [25MR]
S. 4307, Protecting American Consumers From Robocalls Act, S1786 [15AP]
S. 4347, America Grows Act, S1841 [20AP]
S. 4437, Puppy Protection Act, S2131 [29AP]
S. 4438, Promoting Access to Broadband Act, S2131 [29AP]
S. 4449, Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act, S2173 [30AP]
S. 4494, American Cures Act, S2239 [12MY]
S. 4515, Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act, S2280 [13MY]
S. 4541, Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act, S2307 [14MY]
S. 4566, Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act, S2378 [19MY]
S. 4608, Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act, S2418 [20MY]
S. 4955, Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act, S3746 [13JY]
S. 4979, Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMISE) Act, S3943–S3946 [14JY]
S. 5060, Child Marriage Prevention Act, S4190–S4194 [21JY]
S. 5194, Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act, S4385–S4390 [30JY]
S.J. Res. 186, constitutional amendment on right to vote, S2055 [27AP]
Tributes
Altenburg, Rana, S334 [28JA]
Bartholomew, John, S2043 [27AP], S2191 [11MY]
Chafee, John H., S2718 [10JN]
Collins, Senator: tribute to casting 10,000th vote, S2557 [4JN]
Fauci, Anthony S., S4403 [3AU]
Frank, Barney, S2661 [8JN]
Graham, Lindsey, S3728 [13JY], S3919 [14JY], S4304 [29JY]
Harris, Samuel R., S1817 [16AP]
Harris, William W., S113 [8JA]
Hauck, Toby, S4258 [23JY]
Jackson, Jesse L., Sr., S633 [24FE]
McNamara, Tom, S4505 [6AU]
Puri, Sunil, S1039 [12MR]