RICKETTS, PETE (a Senator from Nebraska)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4784), S2973 [18JN], S3111 [23JN], S3312, S3455, S3479, S3480, S3481, S3527, S3528, S3530, S3549, S3550, S3576, S3587, S3625 [24JN], S3782, S3784 [13JY]

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), S896 [5MR], S2900 [17JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), S1453 [20MR]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S1589 [25MR], S3725 [9JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Anti-Boycott Act: apply to international governmental organizations (see S. 4296), S1784 [15AP]

Appropriations: provide for period of continuing appropriations in event of lapse in appropriations and establish procedures and consequences for failure to complete regular appropriations process (see S. 4632), S2443 [21MY]

Artemis II (space mission): award Congressional Gold Medal to crew (see S. 4909), S3201 [24JN]

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: extend rural community hospital demonstration program (see S. 4460), S2170 [30AP]

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]

——— impose sanctions if China threatens security of Taiwan (see S. 4065), S1009 [11MR]

——— recognize security, economic, technological, diplomatic, and strategic threats as foremost priorities of U.S. foreign policy (see S. Res. 716), S2171 [30AP]

Clean Air Act: prohibit enforcement of laws relative to installation, certification, and maintenance of emissions control devices (see S. 3007), S763 [3MR]

Congress: welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla to U.S. on occasion of His Majesty’s address to joint meeting of Congress and recognize historic global significance of U.S.-United Kingdom relationship (see S. Res. 697), S2081 [28AP]

Courts: increase transparency and oversight of third-party funding of litigation by foreign persons and prohibit third-party funding of litigation by foreign states and sovereign wealth funds (see S. 3180), S2082 [28AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 3650), S256 [15JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs (see S. 4730), S2937 [18JN]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into interstate commerce in U.S. of connected vehicles and related software and hardware associated with foreign adversaries (see S. 4429), S2375 [19MY]

——— require establishment and use of short form applications for rural communities applying for economic development grant programs (see S. 3965), S1056 [16MR]

——— require license for export, reexport, or in-country transfer of certain integrated circuits (see S. 4456), S2170 [30AP]

Dept. of HHS: collect data and report to Congress on cost to Medicaid program from hospital and emergency room visits related to marijuana use (see S. 4345), S1840 [20AP]

——— combat fraud in federally funded programs (see S. 4378), S1935 [22AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish 2–tiered wage rate for H–2A workers that distinguishes between entry-level and experience-level workers and compensation adjustment factor for value of housing for H–2A workers (see S. 4249), S1669 [26MR]

——— expand types of one-stop centers used to provide services (see S. 3825), S552 [10FE]

Dept. of State: establish Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology program (see S. 5063), S4230 [22JY]

——— extend limited consular appointments to eight years with additional two-year extension for needs of Foreign Service (see S. 4680), S2575 [4JN]

——— limit nonmilitary foreign assistance to organizations that provide or promote abortion, promote gender ideology, or promote discriminatory equity ideology (see S. 4873), S3058 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior: accept and incorporate data collected by State wildlife agencies when making listing and delisting determinations for endangered and threatened species (see S. 4146), S1367 [19MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information (see S. 4419), S2080 [28AP]

Dept. of Transportation: designate portion of Interstate Route 680 in Omaha, NE, as ‘‘Hal Daub Freeway’’ (see S. 3656), S256 [15JA]

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), S706 [26FE]

——— improve provision of services to incarcerated veterans (see S. 4162), S1544 [23MR]

——— permanently extend pilot program to accept donations for facility construction or improvements and authorize acceptance of donations of construction services and targeted contributions (see S. 4815), S2893 [17JN]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: ensure that information technology and cybersecurity and information security systems are interoperable (see S. 4453), S2170 [30AP]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see S. 410), S1091 [17MR]

District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act (see S.J. Res. 194), S2496 [2JN]

——— disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act (see S.J. Res. 195), S2496 [2JN]

Drugs: prevent importation of illicit pill press machines with intent to counterfeit substances (see S. 4446), S2700 [9JN]

EPA: clarify scope of exemption from permits for discharge of dredged or fill material (see S. 4956), S3742 [13JY]

——— exclude marginal wells from certain standards of performance and other requirements under Clean Air Act (see S. 4619), S2443 [21MY]

Eximbank: counter subsidies provided by China, protect critical U.S. industries, and strengthen U.S. economic and national security competitiveness (see S. 4702), S2664 [8JN]

Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see S. 2858), S2279 [13MY]

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see S. 3697), S290 [27JA]

——— require drug labeling to include original manufacturer and supply chain information (see S. 3788), S1615 [25MR]

Financial institutions: permit Federal banking agencies to examine qualifying insured depository institutions with under $6 billion in total assets not less than once during each 18-month period (see S. 3830), S1615 [25MR]

Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 694), S2081 [28AP]

Firearms: clarify liability protections for firearms and associated manufacturers and retailers (see S. 4775), S2757 [11JN]

——— enhance penalties for certain thefts of firearms from Federal firearms licensee (see S. 4671), S2525 [3JN]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see S. 3916), S681 [25FE]

Firefighters: award Congressional Gold Medal to wildland firefighters in recognition of their strength, resilency, sacrifice, and service to protect forests, grasslands, and communities in U.S. (see S. 142), S1368 [19MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit aid that would benefit Hamas and place restrictions on funding for U.N. entities led by countries that support terrorism (see S. 4295), S1784 [15AP]

Foreign countries: prevent citizens of foreign adversarial nations from entering into or enforcing surrogacy contracts in U.S. (see S. 3101), S4189 [21JY]

Foreign trade: clarify appropriate tariff treatment of merchandise in U.S. foreign-trade zone (see S. 4793), S3941 [14JY]

FTC: prohibit covered digital advertising platforms from displaying targeted advertisements directed to minors that promote sports gambling platforms (see S. 4555), S3940 [14JY]

GAO: submit report on manner in which delays in arms deliveries to Japan, Taiwan, and Philippines affect ability of Dept. of Defense to build and sustain strong denial defense in First Island Chain (see S. 4223), S1668 [26MR]

Government: combat fraud in federally funded programs (see S. 4952), S4162 [20JY]

Graham, Lindsey: tribute (see S. Res. 801), S3742 [13JY]

Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in U.S. who are nationals and citizens of U.S. at birth (see S. 304), S3939 [14JY]

——— subject aliens convicted of fraud to deportation and bestow concurrent jurisdiction to revoke citizenship of any naturalized U.S. citizen convicted of fraud on any court that enters such conviction (see S. 3606), S534 [9FE]

Information technology: 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), S883 [5MR]

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists: observance (see S. Res. 645), S1091 [17MR]

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]

Japan: recognize importance of U.S.-Japan alliance and welcome visit of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae (see S. Res. 652), S1367 [19MR]

Kempthorne, Dirk: tribute (see S. Res. 723), S2200 [11MY]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers to purchase retired service weapons (see S. 4117), S1090 [17MR]

——— ensure ability of public safety officers to retain their right to free speech on matters related to public safety, working conditions, and other matters (see S. 1247), S1858 [21AP]

Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day: designate (see S. Res. 727), S2278 [13MY]

National Arbor Day: anniversary (see S. Res. 719), S2171 [30AP]

National Credit Union Administration: provide flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities (see S. 3616), S258 [15JA]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 813), S4266 [23JY]

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

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: eliminate corporate average fuel economy standards (see S. 5092), S4231 [22JY]

National Police Week: designate (see S. Res. 735), S2305 [14MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see S. Res. 587), S291 [27JA]

National Small Business Week: designate (see S. Res. 703), S2129 [29AP]

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

Power resources: promote U.S. and allied energy and mineral security (see S. 4392), S2052 [27AP]

Religion: encourage U.S. to continue leadership on matters of religious freedom (see S. Res. 573), S221 [14JA]

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]

SEC: carry out study and rulemaking on definition of term ‘‘small entity’’ for purposes of securities laws (see S. 2924), S1840 [20AP]

Seymour, John: tribute (see S. Res. 739), S2373 [19MY]

Social Security: review and simplify processes, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility, enrolling in, and maintaining benefits under certain Federal aid programs (see S. 1227), S1010 [11MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion (see S. Res. 787), S3202 [24JN]

Taiwan: commend on anniversary of first direct presidential election and express support in preservation of democratic institutions (see S. Res. 657), S1544 [23MR]

——— improve cooperation with U.S. relative to travel and tourism (see S. 733), S651 [24FE]

Taxation: establish tax on income from litigation which is received by third-party entities that provided financing for such litigation (see S. 1821), S2082 [28AP]

——— improve and enhance work opportunity tax credit to encourage longer-service employment and make it more effective as hiring incentive for targeted workers (see S. 3265), S2576 [4JN]

——— modify certain percentage depletion rules relative to oil and gas wells (see S. 4604), S3060 [23JN]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 1163), S2699 [9JN]

Technology: incentivize, streamline, and sustain U.S. foreign government partner procurement of U.S.-origin cyber and digital technologies (see S. 4570), S2373 [19MY]

Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: reauthorize (see S. 4395), S2052 [27AP]

Ukraine: 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]

Voting: require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (see S. 128), S344 [28JA] (see S. 3752), S490 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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), S2664 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize payments under emergency conservation system for updating of fencing to new or emerging technology (see S. 4714), S2698 [9JN]

——— permit States flexibility under certain conditions to use contractors to determine eligibility of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients (see S. 4836), S2935 [18JN]

——— publish annual assessment of U.S. dependency on exportation of agricultural commodities to adversarial countries (see S. 4560), S2372 [19MY]

——— require reports on foreign agriculture land acquisitions to contain geospatial data (see S. 4192), S1614 [25MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: conduct comprehensive study on partnerships between financial technology companies and small-to-medium sized banks and credit unions (see S. 4839), S2935 [18JN]

EPA: improve transparency of regulatory process and coordination of science among Federal agencies (see S. 4397), S2052 [27AP]

FDA: codify definition of beef and poultry for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion, and enhance Dept. of Agriculture labeling enforcement measures (see S. 4464), S2170 [30AP]

FRS: study improving growth, capital adequacy, and profitability of rural depository institutions (see S. 4517), S2278 [13MY]

GAO: identify options to remove barriers and improve housing for persons who are elderly or disabled (see S. 3969), S762 [3MR]

——— study and recommend definition for workforce housing (see S. 3968), S762 [3MR]

Housing: exempt provision of certain assistance for construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites from National Environmental Policy Act requirements (see S. 3970), S762 [3MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock purchases by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children and require notice of stock sales (see S. 4134), S1205 [18MR]

National Beef Month: designate (see S. Res. 711), S2171 [30AP]

National Day of Play: designate (see S. Res. 655), S1517 [22MR]

Philippines: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations (see S. Res. 760), S2664 [8JN]

Renewable Fuels Month: designate (see S. Res. 747), S2443 [21MY]

SEC: specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies and permit issuers to file draft registration statements for confidential review (see S. 4034), S958 [10MR]

Taxation: provide credits for production of renewable chemicals and investments in renewable chemical production facilities (see S. 3632), S220 [14JA]

Technology: provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components and compel allies to adopt similar restrictions (see S. 4281), S1712 [13AP]

Cloture motions

Benton, Megan Blair: nomination to be district judge, S435 [2FE], S480 [4FE]

Burrows, Daniel E.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for Office of Legal Policy, S507 [5FE], S528 [9FE]

Colleges and universities: require to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (S. 3627), motion to proceed, S262 [15JA], S286 [27JA]

Davis, Andrew B.: nomination to be district judge, S1731 [14AP], S1814 [16AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 7147), motion to proceed, S547 [10FE], S593, S594 [12FE], S641 [24FE], S871 [5MR], S946 [10MR], S1034 [12MR], S1425 [20MR], S1609 [25MR]

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), S877 [5MR], S952 [10MR], S1005 [11MR], S2815 [16JN], S2916 [18JN]

——— 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), motion to proceed, S692 [26FE], S728 [2MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S1348 [19MR], S1465 [21MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and the Interior, energy and water development, environment, science, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6938), S157 [13JA], S230 [15JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6938), motion to proceed, S121 [8JA], S128 [12JA]

Flowers, Benjamin M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4129 [16JY], S4150 [20JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: extend certain authorities (S. 4344), motion to proceed, S1924 [22AP]

Fowlkes, David C.: nomination to be district judge, S417 [30JA], S437 [2FE]

Ganjei, Nicholas J.: nomination to be district judge, S417 [30JA], S450 [3FE]

Hendershot, Michael J.: nomination to be district judge, S2984 [22JN], S3176 [24JN]

Holding, George: nomination to be European Bank for Reconstruction and Development U.S. Director, S2780 [15JN], S2877 [17JN]

Jones, Arthur R.: nomination to be district judge, S2984 [22JN], S3184 [24JN]

Kuhlman, Jeffrey M.: nomination to be district judge, S2438 [21MY], S2487 [2JN]

Kuntz, Jeffrey T.: nomination to be district judge, S3735 [13JY], S4095 [15JY]

Lea, Brian C.: nomination to be district judge, S435 [2FE], S486 [4FE]

Marck, John G.E.: nomination to be district judge, S2984 [22JN], S3175 [24JN]

Martin, Michael C.: nomination to be district judge, S4145 [20JY]

Mattivi, Anthony W.: nomination to be district judge, S2571 [4JN], S2659 [8JN]

McCormack, Ryan: nomination to be Under Sec. of Transportation for Policy, S641 [24FE], S697 [26FE]

McDonald, Colin: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for National Fraud Enforcement Division, S1467 [21MR], S1542 [23MR]

Mullin, Senator: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1425 [20MR], S1506 [22MR]

Olson, Justin R.: nomination to be district judge, S459 [3FE], S504 [5FE]

Peterson, Aaron C.: nomination to be district judge, S417 [30JA], S452 [3FE]

Powell, Anthony J.: nomination to be district judge, S2660 [8JN], S2711 [10JN]

Pozos, Antonio M.: nomination to be district judge, S4146 [20JY]

Rudd, Joshua M.: nomination to be NSA Director and U.S. Cyber Command Chief, S877 [5MR], S941 [9MR]

Schwartz, Matthew A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3046 [23JN], S3193 [24JN]

Senate: withhold pay during Government shutdown (S. Res. 526), S2256 [13MY]

——— withhold pay during Government shutdown (S. Res. 526), motion to proceed, S2190 [11MY]

Senate Rules: authorize en bloc consideration in Executive session of certain nominations on Executive Calendar (S. Res. 690), S2224 [12MY], S2297 [14MY]

Shepherd, John T.: nomination to be district judge, S1661 [26MR], S1707 [13AP]

Smith, Justin D.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2686 [9JN], S2751 [11JN]

St. John, Anna: nomination to be district judge, S1034 [12MR], S1065 [17MR]

Steel, Michelle: nomination to be Ambassador to Republic of Korea, S2780 [15JN], S2873 [17JN]

Traynor, Daniel M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4146 [20JY]

Wolfe, Christopher R.: nomination to be district judge, S1661 [26MR], S1721 [14AP]

Pledge of Allegiance 

Senate, S1589 [25MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: legislative process, S455 [3FE]

Budget: use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2510 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize funds for certain employment and training activities for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits recipients, S2710 [10JN]

——— authorize payments under emergency conservation system for updating of fencing to new or emerging technology (S. 4714), S2710 [10JN]

——— expedite strategies to combat New World screwworm and enhance U.S. preparedness and response capabilities against potential outbreaks in livestock, S2709 [10JN]

——— publish annual assessment of U.S. dependency on exportation of agricultural commodities to adversarial countries (S. 4560), S2375 [19MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs, S2709–S2711 [10JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 7147), motion to proceed, S546 [10FE], S1022 [12MR]

——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, S546 [10FE]

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), House amendment, S2804 [16JN]

——— publish guidelines and best practices for State zoning and local zoning frameworks (S. 1299), S663 [25FE]

Depts. of Agriculture and HUD: enter into memorandum of understanding relating to housing projects, S663 [25FE], S2804 [16JN]

Depts. of Defense, Education, Homeland Security, HHS, HUD, Labor, and Transportation: making appropriations (H.R. 7148), S455 [3FE]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels and return certain retired credits to small refineries under Renewable Fuel Program (H.R. 1346), S2710 [10JN]

FDA: codify definition of beef and poultry for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion, and enhance Dept. of Agriculture labeling enforcement measures (S. 4464), S2710 [10JN]

GAO: identify options to remove barriers and improve housing for persons who are elderly or disabled, S2804 [16JN]

——— study and recommend definition for workforce housing, S2804 [16JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S1022 [12MR]

Housing: exempt provision of certain assistance for construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites from National Environmental Policy Act requirements, S2804 [16JN]

——— reform rural housing programs, S2804 [16JN]

KRVN–Radio (Lexington, NE): anniversary, S2510 [3JN]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock purchases by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children and require notice of stock sales (S. 4134), S4169 [21JY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (S. 315), S2510 [3JN]

National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 673), S1789 [15AP]

National Slam the Scam Day: designate (S. Res. 627), S1789 [15AP]

Nebraska: tribute to firefighters and first responders for response to wildfires, S1064 [17MR]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: impact, S2709 [10JN], S3172 [24JN]

Public welfare programs: increase access to affordable housing, reduce regulatory barriers, increase oversight, and assist most vulnerable (S. 2651), S663 [25FE]

Renewable Fuels Month: designate (S. Res. 747), S2435 [21MY]

SBA: exclude from limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas (H.R. 2066), S1789, S1790 [15AP]

Senate: legislative program, S1790 [15AP]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Iran, S775 [4MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to wildfire prevention policies and funding, S2709 [10JN]

Tributes

Graham, Lindsey, S4121 [16JY]

Tietjens, Noah L., S775 [4MR]