TILLIS, THOM (a Senator from North Carolina)

Amendments

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend duty-free treatment provided to imports from certain African countries and extend customs user fees (H.R. 6500), S4527 [6AU]

Budget: use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2498 [2JN], S2528 [3JN], S2549 [4JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 4784), S2970 [18JN], S2988 [22JN], S3261, S3279, S3312, S3316, S3339, S3343, S3532, S3571, S3587, S3589, S3607, S3608, S3615, S3616, S3624, S3715 [24JN], S3784, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3857 [13JY], S3953 [14JY]

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), S846 [4MR], S938 [9MR]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S4625 [24AU]

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), S802 [4MR]

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), S4162 [20JY]

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

Bureau of Prisons: increase penalty for prohibited provision of phone in correctional facility (see S. 736), S2327 [18MY]

Busch, Kyle: tribute (see S. Res. 776), S2894 [17JN]

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: direct Architect of the Capitol to display in Senate wing, plaque honoring members of law enforcement responding to January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, until placement in permanent location (see S. Res. 580), S115 [8JA]

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

Carolina Hurricanes (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 803), S3939 [14JY]

Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act: amend (see S. 3859), S1206 [18MR]

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

Colleges and universities: provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. 4528), S2304 [14MY]

Contracts: prohibit enforcement of certain contractual clauses that restrict disclosure of sexual abuse of minors (see S. 3966), S2328 [18MY]

Copyrights: ensure that safety standards developed by standards development organizations do not lose copyright protection by virtue of having been incorporated by reference into law or regulation (see S. 4145), S1367 [19MR]

Corps of Engineers: provide for planning and implementation of nonstructural flood risk management solutions (see S. 4248), S1669 [26MR]

Courts: increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions (see S. 3826), S577 [11FE]

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

Dept. of Commerce: establish task force in International Trade Administration to identify countervailable subsidies and dumping (see S. 3913), S681 [25FE]

——— issue standards relative to chip security mechanisms for integrated circuit products (see S. 1705), S2201 [11MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide for records preservation processes for certain at-risk Afghan allies (see S. 5375), S4563 [7AU]

Dept. of Education: establish Federal Clearinghouse on Grant Opportunities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (see S. 4167), S1741 [14AP]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see S. 942), S2477 [1JN]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to eligible crisis centers to provide follow-up services to individuals receiving suicide prevention and crisis intervention services (see S. 4640), S2443 [21MY]

——— establish interactive online dashboard to improve public access to information about grant funding relative to mental health and substance use disorder programs (see S. 1878), S1714 [13AP]

——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see S. 4329), S1821 [16AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: support emergency preparedness and response efforts for companion animals (see S. 4558), S2326 [18MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow U.S. Marshals Service to assist in certain Tribal criminal matters (see S. 3041), S2082 [28AP]

——— clarify amounts from declinations should be deposited in Crime Victims Fund and temporarily provide additional deposits into Crime Victims Fund (see S. 1892), S378 [29JA]

——— conduct study on animal cruelty (see S. 4562), S2372 [19MY]

——— improve Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program relative to training command-level personnel (see S. 4394), S2328 [18MY]

——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see S. 825), S2327 [18MY]

Dept. of Labor: assist employers providing employment to individuals with disabilities under special certificates allowing for payment of subminimum wage to transition away from and phase out use of such certificates (see S. 2438), S882 [5MR]

——— 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]

——— prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed standard with respect to heat injury and illness prevention (see S. 4427), S2128 [29AP]

Dept. of State: address third party transfers of certain defense articles for Ukraine (see S. 5175), S4369 [30JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: impose sanctions relative to Russian shadow fleet (see S. 2904), S1671 [26MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out efforts to inform veterans of their rights relative to receipt of health care, benefits, and services under current law (see S. 3653), S256 [15JA]

——— improve veterans benefits and Dept. administration (see S. 4744), S2895 [17JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see S. 410), S344 [28JA]

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]

Families and domestic relations: establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours (see S. 3845), S577 [11FE]

Federal Highway Administration: reauthorize and improve wildlife crossings program (see S. 3503), S346 [28JA]

FEMA: address ecosystem restoration projects (see S. 1564), S1785 [15AP]

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

——— modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons (see S. 1283), S1091 [17MR]

Fiscal Commission: establish (see S. 4012), S881 [5MR]

Foreign trade: increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (see S. 3808), S533 [9FE]

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

Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 661), S1615 [25MR]

Hungary: encourage to end reliance on Russian energy and prevent efforts to obstruct financial or security assistance to Ukraine (see S. 4275), S1670 [26MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend definition of aggravated felony to include certain serious drunk driving offenses (see S. 3584), S89 [7JA]

Information technology: hold technology companies accountable for failure to remove child sexual abuse material from their networks and require reports on efforts to keep children safe from online predators (see S. 1829), S2477 [1JN]

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

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

Law enforcement officers: revise administrative procedures relating to public safety officers’ death benefits (see S. 3897), S2328 [18MY]

Long Term Leasing Act: amend (see S. 3383), S2894 [17JN]

Medicare: encourage beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding medical care they receive (see S. 3473), S2478 [1JN]

——— ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs for chronic pain conditions under part D (see S. 3064), S2201 [11MY]

——— ensure stability for provider payments (see S. 5180), S4369 [30JY]

——— establish provider directory requirements, and provide accountability for provider director accuracy, under Medicare Advantage (see S. 3750), S377 [29JA]

——— provide for coverage of blood-based screening tests for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see S. 3267), S578 [11FE]

——— require Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reports to Congress on arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers relative to prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (see S. 3729), S377 [29JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see S. 3492), S51 [6JA]

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

National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 818), S4336 [29JY]

National Farmers Market Week: designate (see S. Res. 823), S4370 [30JY]

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

National Lighthouse Day: designate (see S. Res. 820), S4370 [30JY]

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

National Naloxone Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 770), S2784 [15JN]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 709), S2171 [30AP]

National Park Week: designate (see S. Res. 837), S4516 [6AU]

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]

Native Americans: provide advance appropriations authority for certain BIA and Indian Health Service accounts (see S. 2771), S345 [28JA]

NATO: tribute to Ankara Summit and reaffirm priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and U.S. commitment to NATO (see S. Res. 835), S4516 [6AU]

NIST: establish Biopharmaceutical Center of Excellence (see S. 3188), S2306 [14MY]

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), S2525 [3JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: reauthorize (see S. 1562), S345 [28JA]

Public Health Service: establish procedures for detailing of Public Health Service officers for purposes of advancing care in underserved communities (see S. 4416), S2080 [28AP]

Riegle, Donald W., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 755), S2476 [1JN]

Russia: expand congressional review of certain sanctions (see S. 4421), S2080 [28AP]

——— 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: expand ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions to encourage initial public offerings (see S. 4690), S2576 [4JN]

——— terminate unused authorities established pursuant to Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (see S. 1806), S2279 [13MY]

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

Ships and vessels: support U.S. national defense and economic security by supporting U.S. vessels, ports, and shipyards and U.S. maritime workforce (see S. 1541), S2497 [2JN]

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]

SSI: clarify use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE program (see S. 4493), S2236 [12MY]

Sudan: call on U.N. Security Council to enforce existing arms embargo on Darfur and extend it to cover all of Sudan (see S. Res. 126), S2700 [9JN]

Taiwan: reaffirm congressional support for Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy (see S. Res. 754), S2444 [21MY]

Taxation: make expiring ABLE provisions permanent and improve accessibility and education for families (see S. 4498), S2236 [12MY]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 1163), S1443 [20MR]

——— provide matching payments for ABLE account contributions by certain low-income disabled individuals (see S. 4492), S2236 [12MY]

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

Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 4011), S881 [5MR]

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]

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 4487), S2200 [11MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to service members of Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group (see S. 1970), S2444 [21MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (see S. 645), S1047 [12MR]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to those who served in U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (see S. 2195), S2785 [15JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Red Cross: tribute to Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas program members, also known as Donut Dollies (see S. Res. 705), S2129 [29AP]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Hart Senate Office Building atrium for bipartisan Mardi Gras dog parade (see S. Res. 611), S610 [12FE]

Crime: make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer Federal crime (see S. 5214), S4407 [3AU]

Dept. of HHS: expand and enhance National Healthcare Safety Network to establish real time infectious disease and public health surveillance capabilities across nursing homes in U.S. (see S. 4499), S2236 [12MY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for federally recognized Indian Tribes (see S. 4813), S2893 [17JN]

——— provide funding for National Law Enforcement Museum community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs (see S. 3719), S344 [28JA]

History: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (see S. 3705), S290 [27JA]

Immigration: provide civil remedies for victims of crimes committed by individuals benefitting from sanctuary jurisdiction policies and enhance penalties for murder and assault committed against law enforcement officers (see S. 3782), S509 [5FE]

Cloture motions

African Growth and Opportunity Act: extend duty-free treatment provided to imports from certain African countries and extend customs user fees (H.R. 6500), motion to proceed, S4365 [30JY], S4405 [3AU]

Byrne, Matthew R.: nomination to be district judge, S4557 [7AU]

Cekada, Robert: nomination to be ATF Director, S1924 [22AP], S2046 [27AP]

CFTC and SEC: provide for system of regulation of digital assets (H.R. 3633), motion to proceed, S4557 [7AU]

Clarke, Sheria Akins: nomination to be district judge, S2295 [14MY], S2349 [19MY]

Colleges and universities: protect name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and promote fair competition in intercollegiate athletics (S. 4668), motion to proceed, S4449 [5AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 7147), motion to proceed, S594 [12FE], S641 [24FE], S871 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S1569 [24MR], S1651 [26MR]

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

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

Lane, Kathleen S.: nomination to be district judge, S2438 [21MY], S2467 [1JN]

Martin, Michael C.: nomination to be district judge, S4145 [20JY], S4208 [22JY]

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]

Pozos, Antonio M.: nomination to be district judge, S4146 [20JY], S4213 [22JY]

Rikhye, Evan: nomination to be district judge, S2295 [14MY], S2351 [19MY]

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

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

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

Taxation: allow early childhood educators to take educator expense deduction (H.R. 5334), motion to proceed, S4253 [23JY], S4292 [28JY]

Traynor, Daniel M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4146 [20JY], S4222 [22JY]

Westercamp, Kara M.: nomination to be U.S. Court of International Trade judge, S3925 [14JY], S4124 [16JY]

Comments

Dept. of Justice investigation of FRS Board of Governors Chairman Powell relative to FRS headquarters building renovations: several Senators, S601 [12FE]

Excerpts

Hearing on Dept. of Justice investigation of FRS Board of Governors Chairman Powell relative to FRS headquarters building renovations: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S601 [12FE]

Factsheets

Military Support by Denmark to U.S. Operations in Afghanistan, S73 [7JA]

Motions

Budget: use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2550 [4JN]

Remarks

Amtrak: install baby changing tables in all Americans With Disabilities Act-accessible bathrooms on passenger rail cars (S. 71), S2204 [11MY]

Appropriations: legislative process, S407 [30JA]

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: impact, S3921, S3923 [14JY]

Brooks, Michelle: East Carolina University James R. Talton, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, S2167• [30AP]

Budget: use of budget reconciliation to make appropriations for border security and immigration enforcement (S. 2), S2550 [4JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: anniversary of January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, S24 [6JA], S111 [8JA]

——— direct Architect of the Capitol to display in Senate wing, plaque honoring members of law enforcement responding to January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, until placement in permanent location (S. Res. 580), S25 [6JA], S111 [8JA]

Charlotte, NC: tribute to Hindu Center of Charlotte, S4368• [30JY]

Crime: make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer Federal crime (S. 167), S2274 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: impact of policy to require personal approval of Sec. of Homeland Security of any FEMA expenditure above certain amount, S361 [29JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), motion to proceed, S1024 [12MR]

——— prohibit obstruction of immigration laws by official interference (S. 3744), S407 [30JA]

Dept. of Justice: fraud investigations and enforcement funding through reduction of Anti-Weaponization Fund funding, S2550 [4JN]

——— investigation of FRS Board of Governors Chairman Powell relative to testimony regarding FRS headquarters building renovations, S601, S602 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), House amendment, S600 [12FE]

——— improve veterans benefits and Dept. administration (S. 4744), S2876 [17JN]

Depts. of Defense, Education, Homeland Security, HHS, HUD, Labor, and Transportation: making appropriations (H.R. 7148), motion to proceed, S407 [30JA]

FRS: ensure independence of Board of Governors, S601, S602 [12FE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, S407 [30JA]

Heroism: establish medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in line of duty (H.R. 3497), S2204 [11MY]

Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: implementation, S2876 [17JN]

Immigration: clarify definition of sanctuary jurisdictions, provide civil remedies for victims of crimes committed by individuals benefitting from sanctuary policy, and withhold grant funding from such jurisdictions (S. 185), S407 [30JA]

Kempthorne, Dirk: tribute (S. Res. 723), S2205 [11MY]

Mental health: establish multi-stakeholder advisory committee to provide recommendations to address challenges to transmitting geolocation information with calls to 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (S. 3199), S2204, S2205 [11MY]

Minneapolis, MN: shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents, S407 [30JA]

National Police Week: observance, S2274 [13MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (S. Res. 724), S2205 [11MY]

Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: assessment of tenure, S361 [29JA], S747 [3MR]

North Carolina: tribute to law enforcement officers killed in line of duty, S2274 [13MY]

Presidents of the U.S.: prescribe process to authorize certain activities at Executive Residence of White House (S. 4486), S2204 [11MY]

Senate: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S202 [14JA]

——— legislative program, S2205 [11MY]

——— repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data, S407 [30JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, S202 [14JA]

——— evaluation of administration relative to efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark, S73 [7JA]

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, S72 [7JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (S. 1032), S2876 [17JN]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (S. 1032), unanimous-consent request, S2876 [17JN]

Voting: require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections, S600 [12FE], S4122 [16JY]

Tributes

Adcox, James G., S2494• [2JN]

Briles, Rebecca Redding, S4508 [6AU]

Brown, Dashaun, S3934• [14JY]

Childress, Richard, S2123• [29AP]

Clampitt, Mike, S1543• [23MR]

Collins, S. Rene, S4508 [6AU]

Gillespie, Ryan, S3934• [14JY]

Gordon, Michael A., S2234• [12MY]

Graham, Lindsey, S4122 [16JY]

Marturano, Giuseppe, S3934• [14JY]

McCleskey, Jim, S2197• [11MY]

Osborne, Janine M., S4508 [6AU]