[Senate Report 115-19]
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115th Congress } { Report
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1st Session } { 115-19
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REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES
of the
COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES SENATE
during the
ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
pursuant to
Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the
United States Senate
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March 30, 2017.--Ordered to be printed
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY\1\
ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS
CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa, Chairman
ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont, Ranking
JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama Member
LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California
JOHN CORNYN, Texas CHARLES E. SCHUMER, New York
MIKE LEE, Utah RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois
TED CRUZ, Texas SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island
JEFF FLAKE, Arizona AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
DAVID VITTER, Louisiana AL FRANKEN, Minnesota
DAVID PERDUE, Georgia CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware
THOM TILLIS, North Carolina RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut
Kolan Davis, Chief Counsel and Staff Director
Kristine Lucius, Democratic Chief Counsel and Staff Director
\1\January 7, 2015--The Senate agreed to S. Res. 21 and to S. Res. 22,
making majority and minority party appointments to the Senate Committee
on the Judiciary for the 114th Congress (CR S67-S68).
SUBCOMMITTEES
Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
MIKE LEE, Utah, Chairman
DAVID PERDUE, Georgia AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota, Ranking
THOM TILLIS, North Carolina Member
CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware
ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah AL FRANKEN, Minnesota
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut
The Constitution
JOHN CORNYN, Texas, Chairman
THOM TILLIS, North Carolina RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois,
LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina Ranking Member
TED CRUZ, Texas SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island
DAVID VITTER, Louisiana CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota
Crime and Terrorism
LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina, Chairman
DAVID VITTER, Louisiana SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island,
JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama Ranking Member
JOHN CORNYN, Texas CHARLES E. SCHUMER, New York
JEFF FLAKE, Arizona AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
AL FRANKEN, Minnesota
Immigration and the National Interest
JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama, Chairman
DAVID VITTER, Louisiana, Deputy CHARLES E. SCHUMER, New York,
Chairman Ranking Member
DAVID PERDUE, Georgia PATRICK J. LEAHY, Vermont
CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California
JOHN CORNYN, Texas RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois
MIKE LEE, Utah AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
TED CRUZ, Texas AL FRANKEN, Minnesota
THOM TILLIS, North Carolina RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut
Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts
TED CRUZ, Texas, Chairman
CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Iowa CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware,
ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah Ranking Member
JEFF SESSIONS, Alabama DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California
JEFF FLAKE, Arizona RICHARD J. DURBIN, Illinois
LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina CHARLES E. SCHUMER, New York
MIKE LEE, Utah SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island
DAVID VITTER, Louisiana AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota
RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut
Privacy, Technology and the Law
JEFF FLAKE, Arizona, Chairman
ORRIN G. HATCH, Utah AL FRANKEN, Minnesota, Ranking
DAVID PERDUE, Georgia Member
MIKE LEE, Utah DIANNE FEINSTEIN, California
THOM TILLIS, North Carolina CHARLES E. SCHUMER, New York
LINDSEY GRAHAM, South Carolina SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, Rhode Island
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS, Delaware
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
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U.S. Senate,
Committee on the Judiciary,
Washington, DC, March 30, 2017
Hon. Julie E. Adams,
Secretary, U.S. Senate,
Washington, DC
Dear Ms. Secretary: In accordance with Rule XXVI of the
Standing Rules of the United States Senate, I am transmitting
herewith a report on the activities of the Committee on the
Judiciary of the United States for the 114th Congress.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Grassley, Chairman
Enclosure
C O N T E N T S
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Page
Committee Membership............................................. II
Subcommittees.................................................... III
Letter of Transmittal............................................ V
Contents......................................................... VII
Jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary............ 1
Jurisdiction of Subcommittees of the Senate Committee on the
Judiciary...................................................... 2
Rules of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary................... 4
Tabulation of Legislation and Nominations Referred to the
Committee...................................................... 6
Publications Issued by the Committee:
Senate Reports............................................... 7
Committee Prints............................................. 7
Summary of Activities of the Committee during the 114th Congress:
I. Overview..........................................................7
II. Public Laws.......................................................8
III.Bills and Resolutions in Order of Date Reported by the Committee..9
IV. Business Meetings of the Committee...............................10
V. Hearings of the Committee........................................19
VI. Supreme Court of the United States...............................25
U.S. Court of Appeals Judges.....................................25
U.S. District Court Judges.......................................26
U.S. Court of Federal Claims.....................................33
U.S. Court of International Trade................................34
U.S. Department of Justice.......................................35
U.S. Attorneys........................................... 35
U.S. Marshals Service.................................... 36
U.S. Parole Commission................................... 37
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.................................37
Executive Office of the President:
Office of National Drug Control Policy................... 37
Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator............ 37
Administrative Conference of the United States...................37
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board......................38
U.S. Sentencing Commission.......................................38
State Justice Institute..........................................38
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REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
DURING THE 114TH CONGRESS
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March 30, 2017.--Ordered to be printed
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Mr. Grassley, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the
following
R E P O R T
JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
Pursuant to Rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the United
States, all proposed legislation, messages, petitions,
memorials, and other matters relating to the following subjects
are referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary:
1. Apportionment of Representatives.
2. Bankruptcy, mutiny, espionage, and counterfeiting.
3. Civil liberties.
4. Constitutional amendments.
5. Federal courts and judges.
6. Governmental information.
7. Holidays and celebrations.
8. Immigration and naturalization.
9. Interstate compacts, generally.
10. Judicial proceedings, civil and criminal,
generally.
11. Local courts in the territories and possessions.
12. Measures relating to claims against the United
States.
13. National penitentiaries.
14. Patent Office.
15. Patents, copyrights, and trademarks.
16. Protection of trade and commerce against unlawful
restraints and monopolies.
17. Revision and codification of the statutes of the
United States.
18. State and territorial boundary lines.
JURISDICTION OF SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY
Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Jurisdiction: (1) Oversight of antitrust law and
competition policy, including the Sherman, Clayton and
Federal Trade Commission Acts; (2) Oversight of
antitrust enforcement and competition policy at the
Justice Department; (3) Oversight of antitrust
enforcement and competition policy at the Federal Trade
Commission; and (4) Oversight of competition policy at
other Federal agencies.
The Constitution
Jurisdiction: (1) Constitutional amendments; (2)
Enforcement and protection of constitutional rights;
(3) Statutory guarantees of civil rights and civil
liberties; (4) Separation of powers; (5) Federal-State
relations; (6) Interstate compacts; (7) Human rights
laws and practices; and (8) Enforcement and
implementation of human rights laws.
Crime and Terrorism
Jurisdiction: (1) Oversight of the Department of
Justice's
(a) Criminal Division, (b) Drug Enforcement
Administration, (c) Executive Office for U.S.
Attorneys, (d) Office on Violence Against Women, (e)
U.S. Marshals Service, (f) Community Oriented Policing
Services and related law enforcement grants,
(g) Bureau of Prisons, (h) Office of the Pardon
Attorney,
(i) U.S. Parole Commission, (j) Federal Bureau of
Investigation, and (k) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives, as it relates to crime or
drug policy; (2) Oversight of the U.S. Sentencing
Commission; (3) Youth violence and directly related
issues; (4) Federal programs under the Juvenile Justice
and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended
(including the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act); (5)
Criminal justice and victims' rights policy; (6)
Oversight of the Office of National Drug Control
Policy; (7) Oversight of the U.S. Secret Service; (8)
Corrections, rehabilitation, reentry and other
detention-related policy; and (9) Parole and probation
policy; (10) Oversight of anti-terrorism enforcement
and policy; (11) Oversight of Department of Homeland
Security functions as they relate to anti-terrorism
enforcement and policy; (12) Oversight of State
Department consular operations as they relate to anti-
terrorism enforcement and policy; (13) Oversight of
encryption policies and export licensing; and (14)
Oversight of espionage laws and their enforcement.
Immigration and the National Interest
Jurisdiction: (1) Immigration, citizenship, and refugee
laws;
(2) Oversight of the immigration functions of the
Department of Homeland Security, including U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and
Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement, and Ombudsman Citizenship and Immigration
Services; (3) Oversight of the immigration-related
functions of the Department of Justice, the Department
of State, the Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Refugee Resettlement, and the Department of
Labor; (4) Oversight of international migration,
internally displaced persons, and refugee laws and
policy; and (5) Private immigration relief bills.
Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights
and Federal Courts
Jurisdiction: (1) Federal court jurisdiction,
administration and management; (2) Rules of evidence
and procedure; (3) Creation of new courts and
judgeships; (4) Bankruptcy; (5) Legal reform and
liability issues; (6) Local courts in territories and
possessions; (7) Administrative practices and
procedures, including agency rulemaking and
adjudication; (8) Judicial review of agency action; (9)
Third party enforcement of Federal rights; (10)
Oversight of the Department of Justice grant programs,
as well as government waste and abuse; (11) private
relief bills other than immigration; and (12) Oversight
of the Foreign Claims Settlement Act.
Privacy, Technology and the Law
Jurisdiction: (1) Oversight of laws and policies
governing the collection, protection, use and
dissemination of commercial information by the private
sector, including online behavioral advertising,
privacy within social networking websites and other
online privacy issues; (2) Enforcement and
implementation of commercial information privacy laws
and policies; (3) Use of technology by the private
sector to protect privacy, enhance transparency and
encourage innovation; (4) Privacy standards for the
collection, retention, use and dissemination of
personally identifiable commercial information; and (5)
Privacy implications of new or emerging technologies.
RULES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY\1\
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session on January 22, 2015, and as printed in the Congressional Record
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I. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
1. Meetings of the Committee may be called by the Chairman
as he may deem necessary on three days' notice of the date,
time, place and subject matter of the meeting, or in the
alternative with the consent of the Ranking Minority Member, or
pursuant to the provision of the Standing Rules of the Senate,
as amended.
2. Unless a different date and time are set by the Chairman
pursuant to (1) of this section, Committee meetings shall be
held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays the Senate is in
session, which shall be the regular meeting day for the
transaction of business.
3. At the request of any Member, or by action of the
Chairman, a bill, matter, or nomination on the agenda of the
Committee may be held over until the next meeting of the
Committee or for one week, whichever occurs later.
II. HEARINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
1. The Committee shall provide a public announcement of the
date, time, place and subject matter of any hearing to be
conducted by the Committee or any Subcommittee at least seven
calendar days prior to the commencement of that hearing, unless
the Chairman with the consent of the Ranking Minority Member
determines that good cause exists to begin such hearing at an
earlier date. Witnesses shall provide a written statement of
their testimony and curriculum vitae to the Committee at least
24 hours preceding the hearings in as many copies as the
Chairman of the Committee or Subcommittee prescribes.
2. In the event 14 calendar days' notice of a hearing has
been made, any witness appearing before the Committee,
including any witnesses representing a Government agency, must
file with the Committee at least 48 hours preceding appearance
written statements of their testimony and curriculum vitae in
as many copies as the Chairman of the Committee or Subcommittee
prescribes.
3. In the event a witness fails timely to file the written
statement in accordance with this rule, the Chairman may permit
the witness to testify, or deny the witness the privilege of
testifying before the Committee, or permit the witness to
testify in response to questions from Senators without the
benefit of giving an opening statement.
III. QUORUMS
1. Seven Members of the Committee, actually present, shall
constitute a quorum for the purpose of discussing business.
Nine Members of the Committee, including at least two Members
of the minority, shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of
transacting business. No bill, matter, or nomination shall be
ordered reported from the Committee, however, unless a majority
of the Committee is actually present at the time such action is
taken and a majority of those present support the action taken.
2. For the purpose of taking down sworn testimony, a quorum
of the Committee and each Subcommittee thereof, now or
hereafter appointed, shall consist of one Senator.
IV. BRINGING A MATTER TO A VOTE
The Chairman shall entertain a non-debatable motion to
bring a matter before the Committee to a vote. If there is
objection to bring the matter to a vote without further debate,
a roll call vote of the Committee shall be taken, and debate
shall be terminated if the motion to bring the matter to a vote
without further debate passes with eleven votes in the
affirmative, one of which must be cast by the minority.
V. AMENDMENTS
1. Provided at least seven calendars days' notice of the
agenda is given, and the text of the proposed bill or
resolution has been made available at least seven calendar days
in advance, it shall not be in order for the Committee to
consider any amendment in the first degree proposed to any
measure under consideration by the Committee unless such
amendment has been delivered to the office of the Committee and
circulated via e-mail to each of the offices by at least 5:00
p.m. the day prior to the scheduled start of the meeting.
2. It shall be in order, without prior notice, for a Member
to offer a motion to strike a single section of any bill,
resolution, or amendment under consideration.
3. The time limit imposed on the filing of amendments shall
apply to no more than three bills identified by the Chairman
and included on the Committee's legislative agenda.
4. This section of the rule may be waived by agreement of
the Chairman and the Ranking Minority Member.
VI. PROXY VOTING
When a recorded vote is taken in the Committee on any bill,
resolution, amendment, or any other question, a quorum being
present, Members who are unable to attend the meeting may
submit votes by proxy, in writing or by telephone, or through
personal instructions. A proxy must be specific with respect to
the matters it addresses.
VII. SUBCOMMITTEES
1. Any Member of the Committee may sit with any
Subcommittee during its hearings or any other meeting, but
shall not have the authority to vote on any matter before the
Subcommittee unless a Member of such Subcommittee.
2. Subcommittees shall be considered de novo whenever there
is a change in the Subcommittee chairmanship and seniority on
the particular Subcommittee shall not necessarily apply.
3. Except for matters retained at the full Committee,
matters shall be referred to the appropriate Subcommittee or
Subcommittees by the Chairman, except as agreed by a majority
vote of the Committee or by the agreement of the Chairman and
the Ranking Minority Member.
4. Provided all Members of the Subcommittee consent, a bill
or other matter may be polled out of the Subcommittee. In order
to be polled out of a Subcommittee, a majority of the Members
of the Subcommittee who vote must vote in favor of reporting
the bill or matter to the Committee.
VIII. ATTENDANCE RULES
1. Official attendance at all Committee business meetings
of the Committee shall be kept by the Committee Clerk. Official
attendance at all Subcommittee business meetings shall be kept
by the Subcommittee Clerk.
2. Official attendance at all hearings shall be kept,
provided that Senators are notified by the Committee Chairman
and Ranking Minority Member, in the case of Committee hearings,
and by the Subcommittee Chairman and Ranking Minority Member,
in the case of Subcommittee hearings, 48 hours in advance of
the hearing that attendance will be taken; otherwise, no
attendance will be taken. Attendance at all hearings is
encouraged.
TABULATION OF LEGISLATION AND NOMINATIONS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
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INTRODUCED AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
Public:
Senate Bills.................................................. 373
Senate Resolutions............................................ 86
Senate Concurrent Resolutions................................. 4
Senate Joint Resolutions...................................... 16
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Total, public............................................... 479
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Private:
Senate Bills.................................................. 15
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Total, private.............................................. 15
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Total, Senate............................................... 494
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PASSED HOUSE AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE
Public: House Bills 35
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Total, public............................................... 35
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Private: House Bills 0
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Total, private.............................................. 0
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Total, House................................................ 35
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Total legislation referred, House and Senate................ 529
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NOMINATIONS
Supreme Court of the United States................................ 1
U.S. Court of Appeals Judges...................................... 9
U.S. District Court Judges........................................ 63
U.S. Court of Federal Claims...................................... 5
U.S. Court of International Trade................................. 4
Attorney General.................................................. 1
Deputy Attorney General........................................... 1
Associate Attorney General........................................ 1
Assistant Attorney General........................................ 1
U.S. Attorneys.................................................... 10
U.S. Marshals..................................................... 5
United States Parole Commission................................... 3
Director, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office........................ 1
Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy.................. 1
Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator..................... 1
Chairman, Administrative Conference of the United States.......... 1
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board....................... 1
U.S. Sentencing Commission........................................ 3
State Justice Institute........................................... 9
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Total nominations........................................... 121
PUBLICATIONS ISSUED BY THE COMMITTEE
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SENATE REPORTS
114-4 Senate (February 23, 2015) S. 337--FOIA Improvement Act of 2015
114-10 Senate (March 31, 2015) Report on the Activities of the
Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, During the One
Hundred Thirteenth Congress
114-181 Senate (December 15, 2015) S. 1169--Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2015
114-220 Senate (March 7, 2016) S. 1890--Defend Trade Secrets Act of
2016
114-261 Senate (May 25, 2016) S. 2390--Federal Bureau of Investigation
Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2016
114-394 Senate (December 6, 2016) S. 2763--Holocaust Expropriated Art
Recovery Act of 2016
114-397 Senate (December 9, 2016) S. 2614--Kevin and Avonte's Law of
2016
114-430 Senate (December 20, 2016) S. 3270--Elder Abuse Prevention and
Prosecution Act
COMMITTEE PRINTS
S. Prt. 114-25 (November 1, 2016)--Allegations of Improper Hiring
Practices and Whistleblower Reprisal at the U.S. Marshals Service
S. Prt. 114-27 (December 1, 2016)--Human Fetal Tissue Research: Context
and Controversy
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE DURING THE 114TH CONGRESS
I. OVERVIEW
During the 114th Congress, the full Senate Judiciary
Committee and its six subcommittees met on 82 occasions for
legislative and oversight hearings, and met on 16 occasions for
hearings on nominations. The full Committee met in executive
session on 39 occasions.
Four hundred twenty-three (423) Senate and House bills and
106 Senate resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and joint
resolutions were referred to the Committee. The Committee
reported to the Senate 31 of the Senate and House bills and
resolutions. The Senate passed 33 Senate and House bills that
were referred to the Committee. Of those 33 bills and related
bills, 21 became Public Law. Further, the Senate agreed to 33
Senate resolutions that were referred to the Committee.
One hundred twelve (112) judicial and executive nominations
were referred to the Committee. The Senate confirmed 40
nominees. There were 9 nominations placed on the Senate
Executive Calendar in the Privileged Nomination section with
nominee information requested by the Committee.
II. PUBLIC LAWS
Twenty one (21) bills referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary, during the 114th Congress, became Public Law:
Public Law 114-12 (S. 665), May 19, 2015--Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu
National Blue Alert Act of 2015
Public Law 114-22 (S. 178, S. 529), May 29, 2015--Justice for Victims
of Trafficking Act of 2015 (While S. 529 did not pass through the
Committee, language from the bill was incorporated into S. 178,
Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015)
Public Law 114-23 (H.R. 2048), June 2, 2015--Uniting and Strengthening
America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over
Monitoring Act of 2015 (related bill, S. 1318)
Public Law 114-44 (S. 1482), August 6, 2015--Need-Based Educational Aid
Act of 2015
Public Law 114-70 (S. 1300), October 16, 2015--Adoptive Family Relief
Act
Public Law 114-126 (H.R. 1428), February 24, 2016--Judicial Redress Act
of 2015
Public Law 114-133 (S. 238), March 9, 2016--Eric Williams Correctional
Officer Protection Act of 2015
Public Law 114-135 (H.R. 1755), March 18, 2016--To amend title 36,
United States Code, to make certain improvements in the
congressional charter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Public Law 114-145 (S. 483), April 19, 2016--Ensuring Patient Access
and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016
Public Law 114-153 (S. 1890), May 11, 2016--Defend Trade Secrets Act of
2016
Public Law 114-154 (S. 32), May 16, 2016--Transnational Drug
Trafficking Act of 2015
Public Law 114-155 (S. 125), May 16, 2016--Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Grant Program Reauthorization Act of 2015
Public Law 114-185 (S. 337), June 30, 2016--FOIA Improvement Act of
2016
Public Law 114-198 (S. 524, S. 2914), July 22, 2016--Comprehensive
Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (the text of S. 2914 is the same
as Section 801 of S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act
of 2016)
Public Law 114-199 (S. 2840), July 22, 2016--Protecting Our Lives by
Initiating COPS Expansion Act of 2016 (POLICE Act of 2016)
Public Law 114-222 (S. 2040), September 28, 2016--Justice Against
Sponsors of Terrorism Act
Public Law 114-236 (H.R. 5578), October 7, 2016--Survivors' Bill of
Rights Act of 2016
Public Law 114-240 (S. 1004), October 7, 2016--Veterans Day Moment of
Silence Act
Public Law 114-285 (H.R. 3842), December 16, 2016--Federal Law
Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015
Public Law 114-324 (S. 2577), December 16, 2016--Justice for All
Reauthorization Act of 2016
Public Law 114-325 (S. 2854), December 16, 2016--Emmett Till Unsolved
Civil Rights Crimes Reauthorization Act of 2016
III. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS IN ORDER OF DATE REPORTED BY THE COMMITTEE
S. Res. 36--Authorizing expenditures by the Committee on the Judiciary
(January 22, 2015)
S. 337--FOIA Improvement Act of 2015 (February 9, 2015), accompanied by
S. Rpt. 114-4, became Public Law 114-185
S. 295--Amy and Vicky Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement
Act of 2015 (February 9, 2015)
S. 166--Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015 (March 2,
2015)
S. 178--Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (March 2, 2015),
became Public Law 114-22
S. 125--Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act
of 2015 (March 26, 2015), became Public Law 114-155
S. 665--Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015
(March 26, 2015), became Public Law 114-12
S. 993--Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015 (April 30,
2015)
S. 1300--Adoptive Family Relief Act (July 9, 2015), became Public Law
114-70
S. 1482--Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2015 (July 9, 2015), became
Public Law 114-44
S. 1599--Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2015 (July 16,
2015)
S. 1137--PATENT Act (September 8, 2015)
S. 32--Transnational Drug Trafficking Act of 2015 (September 17, 2015),
became Public Law 114-154
S. 2123--Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 (October 26,
2015)
S. 1318--Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of
Maritime Navigation Act of 2015 (December 15, 2015), related bill,
H.R. 2048, became Public Law 114-23
S. 1169--Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization
Act of 2015 (December 15, 2015), accompanied by S. Rpt. 114-181
S. 1890--Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (January 28, 2016),
accompanied by S. Rpt. 114-220, became Public Law 114-153
H.R. 1428--Judicial Redress Act of 2015 (February 1, 2016), became
Public Law 114-126
S. 2040--Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (February 3, 2016),
became Public Law 114-222
S. 483--Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of
2016 (February 11, 2016), became Public Law 114-145
S. 524--Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 (February 22,
2016), became Public Law 114-198
S. 2390--Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection
Enhancement Act of 2016 (April 14, 2016), accompanied by S. Rpt.
114-261
S. 2613--Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 (April 14, 2016)
S. 2614--Kevin and Avonte's Law of 2016 (April 14, 2016), accompanied
by
S. Rpt. 114-397
S. 2348--Rapid DNA Act of 2016 (May 12, 2016)
S. 2577--Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 (May 12, 2016),
became Public Law 114-324
S. 2840--POLICE Act of 2016 (May 12, 2016), became Public Law 114-199
S. 2944--Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 (June
9, 2016)
S. 3155--Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity
Clarification Act (September 15, 2016)
S. 3270--Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act (September 20,
2016), accompanied by S. Rpt. 114-430
S. 2763--Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016 (September 29,
2016), accompanied by S. Rpt. 114-394
IV. BUSINESS MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
January 22, 2015--The following original resolution was ordered
favorably reported:
S. Res. 36--Authorizing expenditures by the Committee.
Also, the Committee adopted its rules of procedure for the 114th
Congress and announced the following subcommittee assignments:
Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights:
Senators Lee (Chair), Perdue, Tillis, Grassley, Hatch,
Klobuchar, Coons, Franken, and Blumenthal.
Subcommittee on the Constitution: Senators Cornyn (Chair), Tillis,
Graham, Cruz, Vitter, Durbin, Whitehouse, Coons, and
Franken.
Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism: Senators Graham (Chair),
Vitter, Sessions, Cornyn, Flake, Whitehouse, Schumer,
Klobuchar, and Franken.
Subcommittee on Immigration and the National Interest: Senators
Sessions (Chair), Vitter, Perdue, Grassley, Cornyn, Lee,
Cruz, Tillis, Schumer, Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin, Klobuchar,
Franken, and Blumenthal.
Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and
Federal Courts: Senators Cruz (Chair), Grassley, Hatch,
Sessions, Flake, Graham, Lee, Vitter, Coons, Feinstein,
Durbin, Schumer, Whitehouse, Klobuchar, and Blumenthal.
Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law: Senators Flake
(Chair), Hatch, Perdue, Lee, Tillis, Graham, Franken,
Feinstein, Schumer, Whitehouse, and Coons.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Michael Greco, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of New
York, Department of Justice.
Ronald Lee Miller, to be U.S. Marshal for the District of Kansas,
Department of Justice.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Michael Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of
National Drug Control Policy.
Jeanne E. Davidson, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
February 5, 2015--The following bills were ordered favorably reported:
S. 337--To improve the Freedom of Information Act.
S. 295--To amend section 2259 of title 18, United States Code.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Michael Botticelli, of the District of Columbia, to be Director of
National Drug Control Policy.
Jeanne E. Davidson, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
The Committee held over the following nomination:
Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property
Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the President.
February 12, 2015--The following nomination was ordered favorably
reported:
Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property
Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the President.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 178--To provide justice for the victims of trafficking.
S. 166--To stop exploitation through trafficking.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General.
Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce
for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office.
Alfred H. Bennett, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern
District of Texas.
George C. Hanks, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern
District of Texas.
Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Texas.
Jill N. Parrish, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Utah.
Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
Federal Claims.
Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the U.S.
Court of Federal Claims.
Patricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court
of Federal Claims.
Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court
of Federal Claims.
Armando Omar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of
the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
February 26, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported,
with an amendment:
S. 166--To stop exploitation through trafficking.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Klobuchar Manager's Amendment SIL15106 Adopted by unanimous
consent.
The following bill was ordered favorably reported, with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute:
S. 178--To provide justice for the victims of trafficking.
The Committee considered the following amendments:
Cornyn Amendment ALB15261 Adopted by unanimous consent.
Leahy Amendment ALB15274 Failed by roll call vote of 9-11.
Schumer Amendment ALB15198 Withdrawn.
Grassley Amendment KIN15069 Adopted by voice vote.
Blumenthal Amendment ALB15270 Adopted by unanimous consent.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General.
Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce
for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office.
Alfred H. Bennett, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern
District of Texas.
George C. Hanks, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern
District of Texas.
Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Texas.
Jill N. Parrish, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Utah.
Nancy B. Firestone, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
Federal Claims.
Thomas L. Halkowski, of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the U.S.
Court of Federal Claims.
Patricia M. McCarthy, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court
of Federal Claims.
Jeri Kaylene Somers, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court
of Federal Claims.
Amando Omar Bonilla, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of
the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
March 26, 2015--The following bills were ordered favorably reported:
S. 665--To encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans
throughout the United States in order to disseminate
information when a law enforcement officer is seriously
injured or killed in the line of duty, is missing in
connection with the officer's official duties, or an
imminent and credible threat that an individual intends to
cause the serious injury or death of a law enforcement
officer is received.
S. 125--To amend title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968 to extend the authorization of the
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program through fiscal
year 2020.
April 16, 2015--The Committee held over the following nominations:
Sally Quillian Yates, of Georgia, to be Deputy Attorney General.
Kara Stoll, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Federal
Circuit.
Roseann A. Ketchmark, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Missouri.
April 23, 2015--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Sally Quillian Yates, of Georgia, to be Deputy Attorney General.
Kara Stoll, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Federal
Circuit.
Roseann A. Ketchmark, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Missouri.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 993--To increase public safety by facilitating collaboration
among the criminal justice, juvenile justice, veterans
treatment services, mental health treatment, and substance
abuse systems.
April 30, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported:
S. 993--To increase public safety by facilitating collaboration
among the criminal justice, juvenile justice, veterans
treatment services, mental health treatment, and substance
abuse systems.
May 21, 2015--The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 1137--To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith
America Invents Act to make improvements and technical
corrections.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Dale A. Drozd, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District
of California.
Ann Donnelly, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of
New York.
Lawrence J. Vilardo, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of New York.
LaShann DeArcy Hall, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York.
June 4, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported, with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 1137--To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith
America Invents Act to make improvements and technical
corrections.
The Committee considered the following amendments:
Grassley Manager Amendment ALB15850 Passed by unanimous consent.
Feinstein Amendment ALB15869 Passed by voice vote.
Durbin Amendment OLL15550 Failed by rollcall vote of 5-15.
Cornyn Amendment ALB15853 Passed by unanimous consent.
Coons Amendment OLL15547 Failed by rollcall vote of 6-14.
Vitter Amendment OLL15548 Failed by rollcall vote of 5-15.
Coons Amendment OLL15541 Failed by rollcall vote of 6-14.
Coons Amendment OLL15542 Failed by rollcall vote of 4-16.
Coons Amendment OLL15543 Failed by rollcall vote of 3-17.
Coons Amendment OLL15551 Withdrawn.
Coons Amendment OLL15552 Withdrawn.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Dale A. Drozd, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District
of California.
Ann Donnelly, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of
New York.
Lawrence J. Vilardo, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of New York.
LaShann DeArcy Hall, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York.
John W. Huber, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah,
Department of Justice.
Eileen Maura Decker, to be U.S. Attorney for the Central District
of California, Department of Justice.
Eric Steven Miller, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of
Vermont, Department of Justice.
June 25, 2015--The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 1482--To improve and reauthorize provisions relating to the
application of the antitrust laws to the award of need-
based educational aid.
S. 1300--To amend the section 221 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act to provide relief for adoptive families
from immigrant visa fees in certain situations.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Luis Felipe Restrepo, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third
Circuit.
Travis Randall McDonough, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of Tennessee.
Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle
District of Tennessee.
July 9, 2015--The following bills were ordered favorably reported:
S. 1482--To improve and reauthorize provisions relating to the
application of the antitrust laws to the award of need-
based educational aid.
S. 1300--To amend the section 221 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act to provide relief for adoptive families
from immigrant visa fees in certain situations.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Luis Felipe Restrepo, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Third
Circuit.
Travis Randall McDonough, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of Tennessee.
Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle
District of Tennessee.
July 16, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported, with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 1599--To provide anti-retaliation protections for antitrust
whistleblowers.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Grassley Substitute Amendment OLL15699 Adopted by unanimous
consent.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 1169--To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.
July 23, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported, with
an amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 1169--To reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Grassley Substitute Amendment ALB15A50 Adopted by unanimous
consent.
The following nomination was ordered favorably reported:
Michael C. McGowan, to be U.S. Marshal for the District of
Delaware, Department of Justice.
July 30, 2015--The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 1814--To withhold certain Federal funding from sanctuary cities.
S. 32--To provide the Department of Justice with additional tools
to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity.
September 17, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported:
S. 32--To provide the Department of Justice with additional tools
to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
John Michael Vazquez, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
New Jersey.
Wilhelmina Marie Wright, to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Minnesota.
Paula Xinis, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Maryland.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 1814--To withhold certain Federal funding from sanctuary cities.
October 8, 2015--The following nomination was ordered favorably
reported:
Edward L. Gilmore, of Illinois, to be U.S. Marshal for the Northern
District of Illinois for the term of four years, Department
of Justice.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 2123--To reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions.
October 22, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported,
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 2123--To reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions.
The Committee considered the following amendments:
Grassley Manager's Amendment ALB15D57 Adopted by unanimous
consent.
Cruz Amendment ALB15D51 Tabled by rollcall vote of 15-5.
Perdue Amendment ALB15D43 Tabled by rollcall vote of 15-5.
Sessions Amendment ALB15D14 Tabled by rollcall vote of 15-5.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Brian R. Martinotti, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
New Jersey.
Julien Xavier Neals, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
New Jersey.
Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Nebraska.
Edward L. Stanton III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Tennessee.
October 29, 2015--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Brian R. Martinotti, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
New Jersey.
Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Nebraska.
Edward L. Stanton III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Tennessee.
The Committee held over the following nomination:
Julien Xavier Neals, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
New Jersey.
November 5, 2015--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Iowa.
Leonard Terry Strand, of South Dakota, to be U.S. District Judge
for the Northern District of Iowa.
Julien Xavier Neals, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
New Jersey.
Gary Richard Brown, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York.
Mark A. Young, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District
of California.
November 19, 2015--The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 1318--To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for
protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear
terrorism.
December 10, 2015--The following bill was ordered favorably reported,
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 1318--To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for
protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear
terrorism.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Dana J. Boente, to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of
Virginia for the term of four years, Department of Justice.
Robert Lloyd Capers, to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District
of New York for the term of four years, Department of
Justice.
John P. Fishwick, Jr., to be U.S. Attorney for the Western District
of Virginia for the term of four years, Department of
Justice.
Emily Gray Rice, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of New
Hampshire for the term of four years, Department of
Justice.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
H.R. 1428--To extend Privacy Act remedies to citizens of certified
states.
S. 483--To improve enforcement efforts related to prescription drug
diversion and abuse.
S. 1890--To amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to
provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade
secrets.
January 21, 2016--The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
H.R. 1428--To extend Privacy Act remedies to citizens of certified
states.
S. 483--To improve enforcement efforts related to prescription drug
diversion and abuse.
S. 1890--To amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to
provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade
secrets.
S. 2040--To deter terrorism, provide justice for victims.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Mary S. McElroy, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Rhode Island.
Susan Paradise Baxter, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Pennsylvania.
Marilyn Jean Horan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Pennsylvania.
January 28, 2016--The following bill was ordered favorably reported,
with an amendment:
H.R. 1428--To extend Privacy Act remedies to citizens of certified
states.
The following bills were ordered favorably reported, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 1890--To amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code, to
provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade
secrets.
S. 2040--To deter terrorism, provide justice for victims.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Mary S. McElroy, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Rhode Island.
Susan Paradise Baxter, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Pennsylvania.
Marilyn Jean Horan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Pennsylvania.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 483--To improve enforcement efforts related to prescription drug
diversion and abuse.
S. 524--To authorize the Attorney General to award grants to
address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse
and heroin use.
February 11, 2016--The following bills were ordered favorably reported,
with an amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 483--To improve enforcement efforts related to prescription drug
diversion and abuse.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Hatch Substitute Amendment ALB16128 Adopted by voice vote.
S. 524--To authorize the Attorney General to award grants to
address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse
and heroin use.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Whitehouse Manager Amendment Adopted by voice vote.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Elizabeth J. Drake, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
Jennifer Choe Groves, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
Gary Stephen Katzmann, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
March 10, 2016--The Committee held a discussion on the Supreme Court
vacancy.
March 17, 2016--The Committee held a discussion on the Supreme Court
vacancy.
April 7, 2016--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Elizabeth J. Drake, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
Jennifer Choe Groves, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
Gary Stephen Katzmann, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 2390--To provide adequate protections for whistleblowers at the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
S. 2613--To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam
Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
S. 2614--To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will
reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the
wandering characteristics of some children with autism.
The Committee held over the following nomination:
Clare E. Connors, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Hawaii.
April 14, 2016--The following bill was ordered favorably reported:
S. 2614--To amend the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act
of 1994, to reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer's Disease
Patient Alert Program, and to promote initiatives that will
reduce the risk of injury and death relating to the
wandering characteristics of some children with autism.
The following bills were ordered favorably reported, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 2390--To provide adequate protections for whistleblowers at the
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Manager's Amendment Adopted by voice vote.
S. 2613--To reauthorize certain programs established by the Adam
Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Manager's Amendment ALB16393 Adopted by voice vote.
The following nomination was ordered favorably reported:
Clare E. Connors, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Hawaii.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
April 28, 2016--The following nomination was ordered favorably
reported:
Patrick A. Burke, to be U.S. Marshal for the District of Columbia.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 2348--To implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform
decisions about pretrial release or detention and their
conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other
crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis
backlogs.
S. 2577--To protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the
substantial backlog of DNA and other forensic evidence
samples to improve and expand the forensic science testing
capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories,
to increase research and development of new testing
technologies, to develop new training programs regarding
the collection and use of forensic evidence, to provide
post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the
innocent, to support accreditation efforts of forensic
science laboratories and medical examiner offices, to
address training and equipment needs, to improve the
performance of counsel in State capital cases.
S. 2840--To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds for
active shooter training.
May 12, 2016--The following bill was ordered favorably reported:
S. 2840--To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds for
active shooter training.
The following bills were ordered favorably reported, with amendments:
S. 2348--To implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform
decisions about pretrial release or detention and their
conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other
crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis
backlogs.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Hatch Amendment SIL16142 Adopted by voice vote.
S. 2577--To protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the
substantial backlog of DNA and other forensic evidence
samples to improve and expand the forensic science testing
capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories,
to increase research and development of new testing
technologies, to develop new training programs regarding
the collection and use of forensic evidence, to provide
post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the
innocent, to support accreditation efforts of forensic
science laboratories and medical examiner offices, to
address training and equipment needs, to improve the
performance of counsel in State capital cases.
The Committee considered the following amendments:
Cornyn Substitute Amendment ALB16488 Adopted by voice vote.
Cornyn Second Degree Amendment Adopted by voice vote.
ALB16490 to the Manager's Amendment Adopted by voice vote.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Ronald G. Russell, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Utah.
Inga S. Bernstein, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Massachusetts.
Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Maryland.
Suzanne Mitchell, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Oklahoma.
Scott L. Palk, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District
of Oklahoma.
May 19, 2016--The following nominations were ordered reported
favorably:
Ronald G. Russell, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Utah.
Inga S. Bernstein, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Massachusetts.
Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Maryland.
Suzanne Mitchell, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Oklahoma.
Scott L. Palk, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District
of Oklahoma.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 356--To improve the provisions relating to the privacy of
electronic communications.
May 26, 2016--The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 356--To improve the provisions relating to the privacy of
electronic communications.
S. 2944--To require adequate reporting on the Public Safety
Officers' Benefit program, and for other purposes.
June 9, 2016--The following bill was ordered favorably reported, with
amendments:
S. 2944--To require adequate reporting on the Public Safety
Officers' Benefit program, and for other purposes.
The Committee considered the following amendments:
Manager's Amendment HEN16576 Adopted by unanimous consent.
Leahy Amendment HEN16587 Adopted by voice vote.
Cornyn Amendment ALB16575 Adopted by voice vote.
The following bill was withdrawn from the agenda:
S. 356--To improve the provisions relating to the privacy of
electronic communications.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
The Committee held over the following nominations:
Donald Karl Schott, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh
Circuit.
Stephanie A. Finley, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Louisiana.
Claude J. Kelly III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of Louisiana.
Winfield D. Ong, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern
District of Indiana.
June 16, 2016--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Donald Karl Schott, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh
Circuit.
Stephanie A. Finley, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Louisiana.
Claude J. Kelly III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of Louisiana.
Winfield D. Ong, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern
District of Indiana.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
The Committee held over the following nomination:
Carole Schwartz Rendon, to be United States Attorney for the
Northern District of Ohio.
June 30, 2016--The following nomination was ordered favorably reported:
Carole Schwartz Rendon, to be United States Attorney for the
Northern District of Ohio.
The Committee held over the following bill:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
July 14, 2016--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl, of North Dakota, to be U.S. Circuit Judge
for the Eighth Circuit.
Donald C. Coggins, Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of South Carolina.
David C. Nye, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Idaho.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 247--To amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as
renunciation of United States nationality.
S. 2763--To provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and
their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art
confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis.
S. 3155--To amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to
clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set
forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title.
The Committee held over the following nomination:
Kathleen Marie Sweet, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of New York.
September 8, 2016--The following nominations were ordered favorably
reported:
Danny C. Reeves, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the U.S. Sentencing
Commission.
Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the U.S.
Sentencing Commission.
Kathleen Marie Sweet, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of New York.
The Committee held over the following bills:
S. 2763--To provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and
their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art
confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis.
S. 3155--To amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to
clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set
forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title.
S. 3270--To prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the
justice system's response to victims in elder abuse and
exploitation cases.
The Committee held over the following nomination:
Lucy Haeran Koh, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Ninth Circuit.
Florence Y. Pan, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Columbia.
September 15, 2016--The following bill was ordered favorably reported:
S. 3155--To amend chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to
clarify the exception to foreign sovereign immunity set
forth in section 1605(a)(3) of such title.
The following bills were ordered favorably reported, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute:
S. 2763--To provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and
their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art
confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Cornyn Substitute Amendment HEN16945 Adopted by voice vote.
S. 3270--To prevent elder abuse and exploitation and improve the
justice system's response to victims in elder abuse and
exploitation cases.
The Committee considered the following amendment:
Grassley Substitute Amendment ALB16846 Adopted by unanimous
consent.
The following nominations were ordered favorably reported:
Lucy Haeran Koh, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Ninth Circuit.
Florence Y. Pan, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Columbia.
V. HEARINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
January 21, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Michelle K. Lee, of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce
for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office; Daniel Henry Marti, of Virginia, to be
Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of
the President; and Alfred H. Bennett, George C. Hanks, Jr. and Jose
Rolando Olvera, Jr., all to be a U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Texas; and Jill N. Parrish, to be U.S.
District Judge for the District of Utah (Serial No. J-114-1).
January 28, 29, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nomination
of Loretta E. Lynch, of New York, to be Attorney General (Serial
No. J-114-2).
February 24, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine human trafficking
in the United States, focusing on protecting the victims of
trafficking, including S. 178, to provide justice for the victims
of trafficking, and S. 166, to stop exploitation through
trafficking (Serial No. J-114-3).
March 3, 2015 Immigration and the National Interest Oversight hearing
to examine U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, focusing on
ensuring agency priorities comply with the law (Serial No. J-114-
4).
March 4, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine whistleblower
retaliation at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, focusing on
improving protections and oversight, including additional actions
needed to improve Department of Justice's handling of FBI
retaliation complaints (Serial No. J-114-5).
March 10, 2015 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearing to examine the antitrust decrees that govern the market for
music (Serial No. J-114-6).
March 11, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Kara Farnandez Stoll, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Federal Circuit, and Roseann A. Ketchmark, to be U.S. District
Judge for the Western District of Missouri (Serial No. J-114-1).
March 17, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine immigration reform,
focusing on the American worker (Serial No. J-114-7).
March 18, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the impact of patent
litigation practices on the American economy, including H.R. 9, to
amend title 35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America
Invents Act to make improvements and technical corrections (Serial
No. J-114-8).
March 19, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine reining in amnesty, focusing on Texas v.
United States and its implications (Serial No. J-114-9).
March 24, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nomination of
Sally Quillian Yates, of Georgia, to be Deputy Attorney General,
Department of Justice (Serial No. J-114-1).
April 15, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the need to reform
asset forfeiture (Serial No. J-114-10).
April 21, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine improving
accountability and oversight of juvenile justice grants, including
S. 1169, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Serial No. J-114-11).
April 23, 2015 Immigration and the National Interest Hearing to examine
the Administration's Central American minors refugee/parole program
(Serial No. J-114-12).
April 28, 2015 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the
Department of Homeland Security (Serial No. J-114-13).
May 6, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine ensuring an informed
citizenry, focusing on examining the Administration's efforts to
improve open government (Serial No. J-114-14).
May 6, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of Dale
A. Drozd, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of
California; Lawrence Joseph Vilardo, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Western District of New York; and LaShann Moutique DeArcy Hall
and Ann Donnelly, both to be a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York (Serial No. J-114-1).
May 7, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 1137, to amend title
35, United States Code, and the Leahy-Smith American Invents Act to
make improvements and technical corrections (Serial No. J-114-15).
May 13, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine protecting the
constitutional right to counsel for indigents charged with
misdemeanors (Serial No. J-114-16).
May 19, 2015 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine body cameras,
focusing on whether technology can increase protection for law
enforcement officers and the public (Serial No. J-114-17).
May 20, 2015 The Constitution Hearing to examine taking sexual assault
seriously, focusing on the rape kit backlog and human rights
(Serial No. J-114-18).
June 4, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine the process that led to the Affordable
Care Act subsidy rule (Serial No. J-114-19).
June 10, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Federal regulatory
system to improve accountability, transparency and integrity
(Serial No. J-114-20).
June 10, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of Luis
Felipe Restrepo, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Third Circuit; Travis Randall McDonough, to be U.S. District Judge
for the Eastern District of Tennessee; and Waverly D. Crenshaw,
Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee
(Serial No. J-114-1).
July 8, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine going dark, focusing on
encryption, technology, and the balance between public safety and
privacy (Serial No. J-114-21).
July 8, 2015 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine cyber crime,
focusing on modernizing our legal framework for the information age
(Serial No. J-114-22).
July 21, 2015 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the
Administration's immigration enforcement policies (Serial No. J-
114-23).
July 22, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of John
Michael Vazquez, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New
Jersey; Wilhelmina Marie Wright, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Minnesota; Paula Xinis, to be U.S. District Judge for
the District of Maryland; and Cono R. Namorato, to be an Assistant
Attorney General, Department of Justice (Serial No. J-114-1).
July 22, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights, and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine Supreme Court activism and possible
solutions (Serial No. J-114-24).
July 23, 2015 The Constitution Hearing to examine Dodd-Frank at five
years (Serial No. J-114-25).
July 29, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights, and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine Internal Revenue Service targeting,
focusing on progress of agency reforms and congressional options,
including S. 273, to amend title 18, United States Code, to
prohibit the intentional discrimination of a person or organization
by an employee of the Internal Revenue Service (Serial No. J-114-
26).
August 5, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Department of
Justice's legal obligation to ensure Inspector General access to
all records needed for independent oversight (Serial No. J-114-27).
September 16, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine reforming the
Electronic Communications Privacy Act, including S. 356, to improve
the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications
(Serial No. J-114-28).
September 22, 2015 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearing to examine consolidation in the health insurance industry
and its impact on consumers (Serial No. J-114-29).
September 30, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Brian R. Martinotti, and Julien Xavier Neals, both to be U.S.
District Judge for the District of New Jersey; Robert F. Rossiter,
Jr., to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nebraska; and
Edward L. Stanton III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Tennessee (Serial No. J-114-1).
October 1, 2015 Immigration and the National Interest Oversight hearing
to examine the Administration's Fiscal Year 2016 refugee
resettlement program, including fiscal and security implications
(Serial No. J-114-30).
October 6, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine regulation and minorities (Serial No. J-
114-31).
October 7, 2015 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Oversight hearing to examine the enforcement of antitrust laws
(Serial No. J-114-32).
October 8, 2015 The Constitution Hearing to examine eminent domain ten
years after Kelo v. City of New London (Serial No. J-114-33).
October 13, 2015 Full Committee (Field Hearing--Des Moines, Iowa)
Hearing to examine the new era in the fight against methamphetamine
in Iowa (Serial No. J-114-34).
October 19, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine S. 2123, to reform
sentencing laws and correctional institutions (Serial No. J-114-
35).
October 21, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Gary Richard Brown, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York; Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger, to be U.S. District
Judge for the Southern District of Iowa; Leonard Terry Strand, of
South Dakota, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District
of Iowa; and Mark A. Young, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Central District of California (Serial No. J-114-1).
November 3, 2015 Privacy, Technology and the Law Hearing to examine
data brokers, focusing on whether consumers' information is secure
(Serial No. J-114-36).
November 4, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nomination of
Stuart F. Delery, of the District of Columbia, to be Associate
Attorney General, Department of Justice (Serial No. J-114-1).
November 4, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine the American victims of Iranian and
Palestinian terrorism (Serial No. J-114-37).
November 17, 2015 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine the relationship between the Federal
government and state and local law enforcement (Serial No. J-114-
38).
November 18, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine National Adoption
Month, focusing on stories of success and meeting the challenges of
international adoptions (Serial No. J-114-39).
December 1, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine Puerto Rico's fiscal
problems, focusing on examining the source and exploring the
solution (Serial No.
J-114-40).
December 2, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine protecting trade
secrets, focusing on the impact of trade secret theft on American
competitiveness and potential solutions to remedy this harm,
including S. 1890, to amend chapter 90 of title 18, United States
Code, to provide Federal jurisdiction for the theft of trade
secrets (Serial No. J-114-41).
December 2, 2015 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the
Administration's alien removal policies (Serial No. J-114-42).
December 8, 2015 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearing to examine the AB InBev/SABMiller merger and the state of
competition in the beer industry (Serial No. J-114-43).
December 9, 2015 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (Serial No. J-114-44).
December 9, 2015 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Susan Paradise Baxter, Robert John Colville, and Marilyn Jean
Horan, each to be a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of
Pennsylvania; John Milton Younge, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania; and Mary S. McElroy, to be U.S.
District Judge for the District of Rhode Island (Serial No. J-114-
1).
January 20, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the adequacy of
criminal intent standards in Federal prosecutions, including S.
2298, to specify the state of mind required for conviction for
criminal offenses that lack an expressly identified state of mind
(Serial No. J-114-45).
January 20, 2016 Immigration and the National Interest Hearing to
examine the biometric exit tracking system and actions needed by
the Department of Homeland Security to address long-standing
challenges in planning for a biometric exit system (Serial No. J-
114-46).
January 27, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine attacking America's
epidemic of heroin and prescription drug abuse, including S. 524,
to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the
national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use
(Serial No. J-114-47).
January 27, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Clare E. Connors, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Hawaii; Elizabeth J. Drake, of Maryland, Jennifer Choe Groves, of
Virginia, and Gary Stephen Katzmann, of Massachusetts, each to be a
Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade (Serial No. J-114-
1).
February 2, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the future of the
EB-5 regional center program, including S. 1501, to promote and
reform foreign capital investment and job creation in American
communities (Serial No. J-114-48).
February 2, 2016 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearing to examine occupational licensing and the state action
doctrine (Serial No. J-114-49).
February 3, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the need for
transparency in the asbestos trusts, including S. 357, to amend
title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure
by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of
quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the
receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to
asbestos (Serial No. J-114-50).
February 10, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine mental health and
the justice system, including S. 2002, to strengthen our mental
health system and improve public safety (Serial No. J-114-51).
February 23, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the unaccompanied
children crisis, focusing on how to stop the border surge and
adequately monitor the children (Serial No. J-114-52).
February 25, 2016 Immigration and the National Interest Hearing to
examine the impact of high-skilled immigration on United States
workers (Serial No. J-114-53).
March 9, 2016 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the
Department of Justice (Serial No. J-114-54).
March 9, 2016 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Oversight hearing to examine the enforcement of the antitrust laws
(Serial No. J-114-55).
March 15, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine late-term abortion,
including S. 1553, to amend title 18, United States Code, to
protect pain-capable unborn children (Serial No. J-114-56).
March 16, 2016 Immigration and the National Interest Hearing to examine
the impact of immigration on United States workers (Serial No. J-
114-57).
March 16, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine preventing a fiscal
crisis in America, focusing on a balanced budget amendment to the
Constitution, including S.J. Res. 2, proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget
be balanced, and S.J. Res. 6, proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget
(Serial No. J-114-58).
April 5, 2016 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Hearing
to examine Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, focusing
on methods of competition (Serial No. J-114-59).
April 13, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine EB-5 targeted
employment areas (Serial No. J-114-60).
April 20, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Inga S. Bernstein to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Massachusetts; Stephanie A. Gallagher, to be U.S. District Judge
for the District of Maryland; Suzanne Mitchell, and Scott L. Palk,
both to be a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of
Oklahoma; and Ronald G. Russell, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Utah (Serial No. J-114-1).
April 26, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Public Safety
Officers' Benefits Program, focusing on the need for more
timeliness, transparency, and information on performance goals
(Serial No. J-114-61).
April 27, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine counterfeits and their
impact on consumer health and safety (Serial No. J-114-62).
May 10, 2016 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine
reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Amendments Act, focusing on the balance between national security,
privacy, and civil liberties (Serial No. J-114-63).
May 11, 2016 Privacy, Technology and the Law Hearing to examine the
proposed Federal Communications Commission privacy rules (Serial
No. J-114-64).
May 17, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine supporting youth in the
foster care and juvenile justice systems (Serial No. J-114-65).
May 18, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Donald Karl Schott, of Wisconsin, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Seventh Circuit; Paul Lewis Abrams, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Central District of California; Stephanie A. Finley, to be U.S.
District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana; Claude J.
Kelly III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of
Louisiana; and Winfield D. Ong, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Indiana (Serial No. J-114-1).
May 18, 2016 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine ransomware,
focusing on understanding the threat and exploring solutions,
including S. 2931, to amend title 18, United States Code, to
protect American from cybercrime (Serial No.
J-114-66).
May 19, 2016 Immigration and the National Interest Hearing to examine
the Administration's immigration policies (Serial No. J-114-67).
June 7, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine deadly synthetic drugs
(Serial No. J-114-68).
June 7, 2016 The Constitution and Oversight, Agency Action, Federal
Rights and Federal Courts Hearing to examine S. 2763, to provide
the victims of Holocaust-era persecution and their heirs a fair
opportunity to recover works of art confiscated or misappropriated
by the Nazis (Serial No. J-114-69).
June 8, 2016 Immigration and National Interest Hearing to examine the
H-2B Temporary Foreign Worker Program, focusing on examining the
effects on Americans' job opportunities and wages (Serial No. J-
114-70).
June 21, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Jennifer Klemestrud Puhl, of North Dakota, to be U.S. Circuit Judge
for the Eight Circuit; Donald C. Coggins, Jr., to be U.S. District
Judge for the District of South Carolina; David C. Nye, to be U.S.
District Judge for the District of Idaho; and Kathleen Marie Sweet,
to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of New York
(Serial No. J-114-1).
June 21, 2016 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Hearing
to examine the CREATES Act, focusing on ending regulatory abuse,
protecting consumers, and ensuring drug price competition,
including S. 3056, to provide for certain causes of action relating
to delays of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products
(Serial No. J-114-71).
June 22, 2016 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the Drug
Enforcement Administration (Serial No. J-114-72).
June 28, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the implementation of
the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 (Serial No. J-
114-73).
June 28, 2016 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine the consequences of agency efforts to
deemphasize radical Islam in combating terrorism (Serial No. J-114-
74).
June 29, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine protecting older
Americans from financial exploitation (Serial No. J-114-75).
June 30, 2016 Full Committee Oversight hearing to examine the
Department of Homeland Security (Serial No. J-114-76).
July 12, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the Freedom of
Information Act at fifty, focusing on whether the Sunshine Law's
promise has been fulfilled (Serial No. J-114-77).
July 13, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of Lucy
Haeran Koh, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth
District; Florence Y. Pan, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Columbia; and Danny C. Reeves, of Kentucky, to be a
Member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission (Serial No. J-114-1).
July 13, 2016 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine researching the
potential medical benefits and risks of marijuana (Serial No. J-
114-78).
September 7, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine the nominations of
Walter David Counts III, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Texas; Karen Gren Scholer, to be U.S. District Judge
for the Eastern District of Texas; and E. Scott Frost, James Wesley
Hendrix, and Irma Carrillo Ramirez, each to be a U.S. District
Judge for the Northern District of Texas (Serial No. J-114-1).
September 14, 2016 Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal
Courts Hearing to examine protecting Internet freedom, focusing on
the implications of ending United States oversight of the Internet
(Serial No. J-114-79).
September 20, 2016 Full Committee Hearing to examine consolidation and
competition in the United States seed and agrochemical industry
(Serial No. J-114-80).
September 28, 2016 Immigration and the National Interest Oversight
hearing to examine the Administration's fiscal year 2017 refugee
resettlement program (Serial No. J-114-81).
December 6, 2016 Crime and Terrorism Hearing to examine whether
additional firewalls are needed to protect Congressional oversight
staff from retaliatory criminal referrals (Serial No. J-114-82).
December 7, 2016 Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights
Hearing to examine the competitive impact of the AT&T-Time Warner
transaction (Serial No. J-114-83).
VI. NOMINATIONS AND CONFIRMATIONS
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
GARLAND, MERRICK B., of Maryland, to be an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court of the United States, vice Antonin Scalia, deceased.
Mar. 16, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
U.S. COURT OF APPEALS JUDGES
HAYWOOD, REBECCA ROSS, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for
the Third Circuit, vice Marjorie O. Rendell, retired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
HUGHES, LISABETH TABOR, of Kentucky, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Sixth Circuit, vice Boyce F. Martin, Jr., retired.
Mar. 17, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
KALLON, ABDUL K., of Alabama, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh
Circuit, vice Joel F. Dubina, retired.
Feb. 11, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
KOH, LUCY HAERAN, of California, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth
Circuit, vice Harry Pregerson, retired.
Feb. 25, 2016--Referred.
July 13, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Sept. 8, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Sept. 15, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 15, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without
printed report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
PUHL, JENNIFER KLEMETSRUD, of North Dakota, to be U.S. Circuit Judge
for the Eighth Circuit, vice Kermit Edward Bye, retired.
Jan. 28, 2016--Referred.
June 21, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
July 14, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
July 14, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
RESTREPO, LUIS FELIPE, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for
the Third Circuit, vice Anthony J. Scirica, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
June 10, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 25, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
July 9, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
July 9, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 9, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/11/
2016.
Jan. 11, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 82 yeas to 6 nays.
SCHOTT, DONALD KARL, of Wisconsin, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Seventh Circuit, vice Terrence T. Evans, deceased.
Jan. 12, 2016--Referred.
May 18, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 9, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
June 16, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
June 16, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
SELBY, MYRA C., of Indiana, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh
Circuit, vice John Daniel Tinder, retired.
Jan. 12, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
STOLL, KARA FARNANDEZ, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the
Federal Circuit, vice Randall R. Rader, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Mar. 11, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Apr. 16, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 23, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Apr. 23, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 24, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/07/
2015.
July 7, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 95 yeas to 0 nays.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGES
ABRAMS, PAUL LEWIS, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Central District of California, vice Dean D. Pregerson, retired.
Dec. 16, 2015--Referred.
May 18, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
ANDRUS, BETH M., of Washington, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Washington, vice Robert S. Lasnik, retiring.
Apr. 14, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BARKSDALE, PATRICIA D., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Middle District of Florida, vice John E. Steele, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BAXTER, SUSAN PARADISE, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Western District of Pennsylvania, vice Sean J. McLaughlin,
resigned.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 9, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 21, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Jan. 28, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Jan. 28, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BEATTY, DONALD W., of South Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of South Carolina, vice Cameron M. Currie, retired.
Feb. 25, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BENNETT, ALFRED H., of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Texas, vice Kenneth M. Hoyt, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Mar. 27, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/13/
2015.
Apr. 13, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 95 yeas to 0 nays.
BERNSTEIN, INGA S., of Massachusetts, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Massachusetts, vice Douglas P. Woodlock, retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Apr. 20, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
May 12, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
May 19, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 19, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BROWN, GARY RICHARD, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of New York, vice Sandra J. Feuerstein, retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Oct. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Nov. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Nov. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
CAMPBELL, TERRENCE J., of Kansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Kansas, vice Kathryn H. Vratil, retired.
Jan. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
COGGINS, DONALD C., JR., of South Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge
for the District of South Carolina, vice Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.,
retired.
Feb. 25, 2016--Referred.
June 21, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
July 14, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
July 14, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
COLVILLE, ROBERT JOHN, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Western District of Pennsylvania, vice Gary L. Lancaster,
deceased.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 9, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
CONNORS, CLARE E., of Hawaii, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Hawaii, vice Susan Oki Mollway, retiring.
Sept. 8, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 27, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Mar. 10, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Mar. 17, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 7, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 14, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably
reported.
Apr. 14, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
COUNTS, WALTER DAVID, III, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Texas, vice Robert A. Junell, retired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
Sept. 7, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
CRENSHAW, WAVERLY D., JR., of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Middle District of Tennessee, vice William Joseph Haynes, Jr.,
retired.
Feb. 4, 2015--Referred.
June 10, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 25, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
July 9, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
July 9, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Apr. 7, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/11/
2016.
Apr. 11, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays.
DEARCY HALL, LASHANN MOUTIQUE, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge
for the Eastern District of New York, vice Nicholas G. Garaufis,
retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
May 6, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-1).
May 21, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Nov. 10, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 11/16/
2015.
Nov. 16, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 93 yeas to 1 nay.
DIAZ, J. MICHAEL, of Washington, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Washington, vice James L. Robart, retiring.
Apr. 14, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
DONNELLY, ANN, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York, vice Sandra L. Townes, retiring.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
May 6, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-1).
May 21, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Oct. 8, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 10/20/
2015.
Oct. 20, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 95 yeas to 2 nays.
DROZD, DALE A., of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of California, vice Anthony W. Ishii, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
May 6, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-1).
May 21, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Oct. 1, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 10/5/
2015.
Oct. 5, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 69 yeas to 21 nays.
EBINGER, REBECCA GOODGAME, of Iowa, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Iowa, vice James E. Gritzner, retired.
Sept. 15, 2015--Referred.
Oct. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
).
Nov. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Nov. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 15, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote at a
time to be determined.
Feb. 4, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/8/2016.
Feb. 8, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 83 yeas to 0 nays.
EDELMAN, TODD E., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District
Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Richard W. Roberts,
retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
FINLEY, STEPHANIE A., of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Louisiana, vice Richard T. Haik, Sr., retired.
Feb. 4, 2016--Referred.
May 18, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 9, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
June 16, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
June 16, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
FLORES, MARY BARZEE, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Florida, vice Robin S. Rosenbaum, elevated.
Feb. 26, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
FROST, E. SCOTT, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern
District of Texas, vice Sam R. Cummings, retired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
Sept. 7, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
GALLAGHER, STEPHANIE A., of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Maryland, vice William D. Quarles, Jr., retiring.
Sept. 8, 2015--Referred.
Apr. 20, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
May 12, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
May 19, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 19, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
GUJARATI, DIANE, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern
District of New York, vice John Gleeson, resigned.
Sept. 13, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
HANKS, GEORGE C., JR., of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Texas, vice Nancy Friedman Atlas, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Apr. 16, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/20/
2015.
Apr. 20, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 91 yeas to 0 nays.
HENDRIX, JAMES WESLEY, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Northern District of Texas, vice Jorge A. Solis, retiring.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
Sept. 7, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2016--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
HORAN, MARILYN JEAN, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Pennsylvania, vice Terrence F. McVerry,
retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 9, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 21, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Jan. 28, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Jan. 28, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
JUNG, WILLIAM F., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle
District of Florida, vice Anne C. Conway, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
KELLY, CLAUDE J., III, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of Louisiana, vice Ivan L. R. Lemelle, retired.
Feb. 4, 2016--Referred.
May 18, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 9, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
June 16, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
June 16, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
KETCHMARK, ROSEANN A., of Missouri, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Missouri, vice Gary A. Fenner, retiring.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Mar. 11, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Apr. 16, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 23, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Apr. 23, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Aug. 5, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/8/2015.
Sept. 8, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 96 yeas to 0 nays.
LAMMENS, PHILIP R., of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Northern District of Florida, vice John Richard Smoak, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
LOPEZ, DAX ERIC, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern
District of Georgia, vice Julie E. Carnes, elevated.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
MARTINOTTI, BRIAN R., of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of New Jersey, vice Stanley R. Chesler, retiring.
June 11, 2015--Referred.
Sept. 30, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Oct. 22, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Oct. 29, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Oct. 29, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 21, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote to be
determined.
June 23, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 7/6/
2016.
July 6, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 92 yeas to 5 nays.
MCDONOUGH, TRAVIS RANDALL, of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Eastern District of Tennessee, vice Curtis L. Collier, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
June 10, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 25, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
July 9, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
July 9, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 3, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 12/7/
2015.
Dec. 7, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 89 yeas to 0 nays.
MCELROY, MARY S., of Rhode Island, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Rhode Island, vice Mary M. Lisi, retiring.
Sept. 8, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 9, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 21, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Jan. 28, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Jan. 28, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
MITCHELL, SUZANNE, of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of Oklahoma, vice David L. Russell, retired.
Dec. 16, 2015--Referred.
Apr. 20, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
May 12, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
May 19, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 19, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
NEALS, JULIEN XAVIER, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of New Jersey, vice Faith S. Rochberg, retiring.
Feb. 26, 2015--Referred.
Sept. 30, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Oct. 22, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Oct. 29, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Nov. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Nov. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
NYE, DAVID C., of Idaho, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of
Idaho, vice Edward J. Lodge, retired.
Apr. 5, 2016--Referred.
June 21, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
July 14, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
July 14, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
OLVERA, JOSE ROLANDO, JR., of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Texas, vice Hilda G. Tagle, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
May 21, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/21/
2015.
May 21, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 100 yeas to 0 nays.
ONG, WINFIELD D., of Indiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Southern District of Indiana, vice Sarah Evans Barker, retired.
Jan. 12, 2016--Referred.
May 18, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
June 9, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
June 16, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
June 16, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
O'SULLIVAN, KATHLEEN M., of Washington, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Western District of Washington, vice Marsha J. Pechman,
retired.
Apr. 14, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
PALK, SCOTT L., of Oklahoma, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western
District of Oklahoma, vice Stephen P. Friot, retired.
Dec. 16, 2015--Referred.
Apr. 20, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
May 12, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
May 19, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 19, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
PAN, FLORENCE Y., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. District
Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Reggie B. Walton, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
July 13, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Sept. 8, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Sept. 15, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 15, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without
printed report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
PARRISH, JILL N., of Utah, to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Utah, vice Dee V. Benson, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
May 21, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/21/
2015.
May 21, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 100 yeas to 0 nays.
QURESHI, ABID RIAZ, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Columbia, vice Rosemary M. Collyer, retired.
Sept. 6, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
RAMIREZ, IRMA CARRILLO, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Northern District of Texas, vice Terry R. Means, retired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
Sept. 7, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
RODRIGUEZ, REGINA M., of Colorado, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Colorado, vice Robert E. Blackburn, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
ROSSITER, ROBERT F., JR., of Nebraska, to be U.S. District Judge for
the District of Nebraska, vice Joseph F. Bataillon, retired.
June 11, 2015--Referred.
Sept. 30, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Oct. 22, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Oct. 29, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Oct. 29, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 21, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote to be
determined.
June 23, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 6/27/
2016.
June 27, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 90 yeas to 0 nays.
RUSSELL, RONALD G., of Utah, to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Utah, vice Brian Theadore Stewart, retired.
Dec. 16, 2015--Referred.
Apr. 20, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
May 12, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
May 19, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
May 19, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
SCHOLER, KAREN GREN, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of Texas, vice Richard A. Schell, retired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
Sept. 7, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
STANTON, EDWARD L., III, of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Western District of Tennessee, vice Samuel H. Mays, Jr.,
retiring.
May 21, 2015--Referred.
Sept. 30, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Oct. 22, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Oct. 29, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Oct. 29, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
STRAND, LEONARD TERRY, of South Dakota, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Northern District of Iowa, vice Mark W. Bennett, retired.
July 21, 2015--Referred.
Oct. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Nov. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Nov. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 15, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote at a
time to be determined.
Feb. 11, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 93 yeas to 0 nays.
SWEET, KATHLEEN MARIE, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Western District of New York, vice William M. Skretny, retired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
June 21, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
July 14, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Sept. 8, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 8, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
TIMMONS-GOODSON, PATRICIA ANN, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District
Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, vice Malcolm J.
Howard, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
TRAUM, ANNE RACHEL, of Nevada, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of Nevada, vice Robert Clive Jones, retired.
Apr. 28, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
TYDINGCO-GATEWOOD, FRANCES MARIE, of Guam, to be Judge for the District
Court of Guam for the term of ten years. (Reappointment)
May 18, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
VAZQUEZ, JOHN MICHAEL, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the
District of New Jersey, vice Joal A. Pisano, retired.
Mar. 26, 2015--Referred.
July 22, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Sept. 17, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 17, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without
printed report.
Dec. 15, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote at a
time to be determined.
Jan. 21, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/26/
2016.
Jan. 27, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 84 yeas to 2 nays.
VILARDO, LAWRENCE JOSEPH, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for
the Western District of New York, vice Richard J. Arcara, retired.
Feb. 4, 2015--Referred.
May 6, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-1).
May 21, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Oct. 22, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 10/26/
2015.
Oct. 26, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 88 yeas to 0 nays.
WRIGHT, WILHELMINA MARIE, of Minnesota, to be U.S. District Judge for
the District of Minnesota, vice Michael J. Davis, retiring.
Apr. 15, 2015--Referred.
July 22, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Sept. 17, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 17, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without
printed report.
Dec. 15, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote at a
time to be determined.
Jan. 12, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/19/
2016.
Jan. 19, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 58 yeas to 36 nays.
XINIS, PAULA, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the District
of Maryland, vice Deborah K. Chasanow, retired.
Mar. 26, 2015--Referred.
July 22, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Sept. 17, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 17, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without
printed report.
May 11, 2016--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/16/
2016.
May 16, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 53 yeas to 34 nays.
YOUNG, MARK A., of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Central District of California, vice Audrey B. Collins, retired.
July 16, 2015--Referred.
Oct. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
).
Nov. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Nov. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
YOUNGE, JOHN MILTON, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the
Eastern District of Pennsylvania, vice Mary A. McLaughlin, retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 9, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
U.S. COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
BONILLA, ARMANDO OMAR, of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge of
the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice
Edward J. Damich, term expired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
FIRESTONE, NANCY B., of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years. (Reappointment)
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
HALKOWSKI, THOMAS L., of Pennsylvania, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court
of Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Lynn Jeanne
Bush, term expired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
MCCARTHY, PATRICIA M., of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice Emily Clark
Hewitt, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
SOMERS, JERI KAYLENE, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
Federal Claims for a term of fifteen years, vice George W. Miller,
retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
U.S. COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE
DAVIDSON, JEANNE E., of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade, vice Donald C. Pogue, retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Feb. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
DRAKE, ELIZABETH J., of Maryland, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade, vice Richard K. Eaton, retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 27, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 11, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Mar. 10, 17, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 7, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 7, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
GROVES, JENNIFER CHOE, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of
International Trade, vice Gregory Wright Carman, retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 27, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 11, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Mar. 10, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Mar. 17, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 7, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 7, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 6, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
KATZMANN, GARY STEPHEN, of Massachusetts, to be a Judge of the U.S.
Court of International Trade, vice Jane A. Restani, retired.
July 30, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 27, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 11, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Mar. 10, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Mar. 17, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 7, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Apr. 7, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 6, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
DELERY, STUART F., of the District of Columbia, to be Associate
Attorney General, vice Derek Anthony West, resigned.
Jan. 27, 2015--Referred.
Nov. 4, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Dec. 18, 2015--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
LYNCH, LORETTA E., of New York, to be Attorney General, vice Eric H.
Holder, Jr.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 28, 29, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-
114-2).
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Apr. 21, 2015--Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration
of nomination agreed to in the Senate by voice vote.
Apr. 22, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 4/23/
2015.
Apr. 23, 2015--Cloture invoked in the Senate by a vote of 66 yeas to 34
nays.
Apr. 23, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 56 yeas to 43 nays.
NAMORATO, CONO R., of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attorney General,
vice Kathryn Keneally, resigned.
Feb. 25, 2015--Referred.
July 22, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Dec. 18, 2015--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
YATES, SALLY QUILLIAN, of Georgia, to be Deputy Attorney General, vice
James Michael Cole, resigning.
Jan. 8, 2015--Referred.
Mar. 24, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Apr. 16, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Apr. 23, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Apr. 23, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
May 13, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 5/13/
2015.
May 13, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 84 yeas to 12 nays.
U.S. ATTORNEYS
BOENTE, DANA J., of Virginia, to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern
District of Virginia for the term of four years, vice Neil H.
MacBride, resigned.
Oct. 8, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 10, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Dec. 10, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 15, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
CAPERS, ROBERT LLOYD, of New York, to be U.S. Attorney for the Eastern
District of New York for the term of four years, vice Loretta E.
Lynch, resigned.
Oct. 8, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 10, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Dec. 10, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 15, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
DECKER, EILEEN MAURA, of California, to be U.S. Attorney for the
Central District of California for the term of four years, vice
Andre Birotte, Jr., resigned.
Feb. 4, 2015--Referred.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 10, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
FISHWICK, JOHN P., JR., of Virginia, to be U.S. Attorney for the
Western District of Virginia for the term of four years, Timothy J.
Heaphy, resigned.
Oct. 8, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 10, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Dec. 10, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 15, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
HUBER, JOHN W., of Utah, to be U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah
for the term of four years, vice David B. Barlow, resigned.
Feb. 4, 2015--Referred.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 10, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
MILLER, ERIC STEVEN, of Vermont, to be U.S. Attorney for the District
of Vermont for the term of four years, vice Tristram J. Coffin,
resigned.
May 21, 2015--Referred.
June 4, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
June 4, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
June 10, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
PHILLIPS, CHANNING D., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Attorney
for the District of Columbia for the term of four years, vice
Ronald C. Machen, Jr., resigned.
Oct. 8, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
RENDON, CAROLE SCHWARTZ, of Ohio, to be U.S. Attorney for the Northern
District of Ohio for the term of four years, vice Steven M.
Dettelbach, resigned.
May 18, 2016--Referred.
June 16, 2016--Committee held over in executive session.
June 30, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
July 6, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
July 12, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
RICE, EMILY GRAY, of New Hampshire, to be U.S. Attorney for the
District of New Hampshire for the term of four years, vice John P.
Kacavas, resigned.
Oct. 8, 2015--Referred.
Dec. 10, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Dec. 10, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Dec. 15, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
SEILER, RANDOLPH J., of South Dakota, to be U.S. Attorney for the
District of South Dakota for the term of four years, vice Brendan
V. Johnson, resigned.
Oct. 8, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE
BURKE, PATRICK A., of the District of Columbia, to be U.S. Marshal for
the District of Columbia, for the term of four years, vice Edwin
Donovan Sloane, retired.
Feb. 4, 2016--Referred.
Apr. 28, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Apr. 28, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
May 25, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
GILMORE, EDWARD L., of Illinois, to be U.S. Marshal for the Northern
District of Illinois for a term of four years, vice Darryl Keith
McPherson, term expired.
Sept. 8, 2015--Referred.
Oct. 8, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported favorably.
Oct. 8, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Oct. 29, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
GRECO, MICHAEL, of New York, to be U.S. Marshal for the Southern
District of New York for a term of four years, vice Joseph R.
Guccione, term expired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 22, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Jan. 22, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Grassley, without printed
report.
Mar. 12, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
MCGOWAN, MICHAEL C., of Delaware, to be U.S. Marshal for the District
of Delaware for the term of four years, vice Joseph Anthony Papili,
resigned.
May 21, 2015--Referred.
July 23, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
July 23, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Grassley, without printed
report.
Sept. 17, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
MILLER, RONALD LEE, of Kansas, to be U.S. Marshal for the District of
Kansas for the term of four years, vice Walter Robert Bradley,
retired.
Jan. 7, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 22, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Jan. 22, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Mr. Grassley, without printed
report.
Mar. 12, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
U.S. PAROLE COMMISSION
CARTER, ALMO J., of the District of Columbia, to be a Commissioner of
the U.S. Parole Commission for a term of six years, vice Patricia
Cushwa, term expired.
Mar. 17, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
GLENN, LARRY T., of the Virgin Islands, to be a Commissioner of the
U.S. Parole Commission for a term of six years, vice Isaac Fulwood,
Jr., retired.
Mar. 17, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
SMOOT, J. PATRICIA WILSON, of Maryland, to be a Commissioner of the
U.S. Parole Commission for a term of six years. (Reappointment)
May 11, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
U.S. PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
LEE, MICHELLE K., of California, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for
Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and
Trademark Office, vice David J. Kappos, resigned.
Jan. 8, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 12, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 26, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Feb. 26, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Mar. 4, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/9/2015.
Mar. 9, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
BOTTICELLI, MICHAEL P., of the District of Columbia, to be Director of
National Drug Control Policy, vice R. Gil Kerlikowske, resigned.
Jan. 8, 2015--Referred.
Feb. 5, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably reported.
Feb. 5, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Feb. 5, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/9/2015.
Feb. 9, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays.
MARTI, DANIEL HENRY, of Virginia, to be Intellectual Property
Enforcement Coordinator, Executive Office of the President, vice
Victoria Angelica Espinel, resigned.
Jan. 8, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 21, 2015--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Feb. 5, 2015--Committee held over in executive session.
Feb. 12, 2015--Approved by the Committee and ordered favorably
reported.
Feb. 12, 2015--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Mar. 4, 2015--By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 3/9/2015.
Mar. 9, 2015--Confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 92 yeas to 0 nays.
ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE OF
THE UNITED STATES
WIENER, MATTHEW LEE, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the Administrative
Conference of the United States for the term of five years, vice
Paul R. Verkuil, resigned.
Sept. 13, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
PRIVACY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
OVERSIGHT BOARD
DEMPSEY, JAMES XAVIER, of California, to be a Member of the Privacy and
Civil Liberties Oversight Board for a term expiring January 29,
2022. (Reappointment)
Mar. 17, 2016--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
U.S. SENTENCING COMMISSION
BOULWARE, RICHARD FRANKLIN, II, of Nevada, to be a Member of the U.S.
Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2019, vice
Ketanji Brown Jackson, term expired.
Sept. 9, 2015--Referred.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BREYER, CHARLES R., of California, to be a Member of the U.S.
Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2021.
(Reappointment)
Sept. 9, 2015--Referred.
Sept. 8, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 8, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
REEVES, DANNY C., of Kentucky, to be a Member of the U.S. Sentencing
Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2019, vice Ricardo H.
Hinojosa, term expired.
Mar. 15, 2016--Referred.
July 13, 2016--Full Committee hearing, S. Hrg. 114- (Serial No. J-114-
1).
Sept. 8, 2016--Approved by the Committee and ordered reported
favorably.
Sept. 8, 2016--Reported to the Senate by Sen. Grassley, without printed
report.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE
BARBERA, MARY ELLEN, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring
September 17, 2018, vice Jonathan Lippman, term expired.
July 13, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BECKER, DANIEL J., of Utah, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of
the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2016.
(Reappointment)
June 6, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BREWER, DAVID V., of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors
of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17,
2016. (Reappointment)
Apr. 20, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
BREWER, DAVID V., of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of Directors
of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17,
2019. (Reappointment)
July 14, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
MARTINEZ, WILFREDO, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring
September 17, 2019. (Reappointment)
Sept. 28, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
MINTON, JOHN D., JR., of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring
September 17, 2016, vice James R. Hannah.
July 13, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
MINTON, JOHN D., JR., of Kentucky, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring
September 17, 2019. (Reappointment)
Sept. 22, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Dec. 10, 2016--Confirmed by the Senate by voice vote.
NACHTIGAL, GAYLE A., of Oregon, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring
September 17, 2018. (Reappointment)
Apr. 20, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
ROGERS, CHASE, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the Board of Directors
of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17,
2018. (Reappointment)
Sept. 22, 2016--Placed on Senate Executive Calendar in the Privileged
Nomination section with nominee information requested by the
Committee on the Judiciary, pursuant to S. Res. 116, 112th
Congress.
Jan. 3, 2017--Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate
Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
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