DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. (a Senator from Connecticut)
Amendments
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), S4238 [25MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), S7791 [29SE]
Dept. of HUD: expand supply of affordable housing with supportive services for the elderly (S. 118), S10695, S10700 [18DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), S5624 [29JN], S6029 [20JY], S6447 [28JY]
———instruct U.S. representatives to multilateral development banks to use the voice and influence of the U.S. to cancel Haiti's debt to such institutions (H.R. 4573), S2165 [26MR]
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), S4103 [20MY]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S8129 [19NO]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), S2816 [29AP], S3195, S3223 [5MY], S3360, S3361 [6MY], S3497, S3543, S3558 [11MY], S3811, S3839 [17MY], S3919, S3922, S3933, S3943 [18MY], S4013 [19MY], S4093, S4094 [20MY]
Iran: expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), S1465 [11MR]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (S. 2768), S3759, S3761 [13MY]
Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), S955, S958, S969 [2MR], S1019, S1090, S1103 [3MR], S1164, S1188 [4MR], S1266 [8MR], S1290, S1312 [9MR], S4736, S4746, S4757 [9JN], S4859 [10JN], S4939, S4940 [15JN], S4970 [16JN]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), S1875 [23MR]
Appointments
Acting President pro tempore, S7861 [1NO]
Conferee: H.R. 2194, Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act, S1421 [11MR]
———H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S4170 [25MY]
Articles and editorials
Study—Derivatives Rules Would Cost Banks Billions, New York (NY) Times, S3626 [12MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 591), S6202 [22JY]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see S. 3065), S1460 [11MR] (see S. 4023), S8786 [10DE]
———improve access to mental health counselors under TRICARE (see S. 3371), S7508 [27SE]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see S. 455), S7421 [23SE]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see S. 3293), S2803 [29AP]
Bol, Manute: tribute (see S. Res. 579), S6398 [28JY]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see S.J. Res. 29), S3164 [5MY]
Byrd, Robert C.: tribute (see S. Res. 572), S5489 [28JN]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: establish and implement a birth defects prevention, risk reduction, and public awareness program (see S. 3479), S5269 [22JN]
Children and youth: provide assistance to eradicate severe forms of trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see S. 3184), S2378 [15AP]
———reinstate Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see S. 1859), S4144 [24MY]
———update the national school nutrition standards for foods and beverages sold outside of school meals to conform to current nutrition science (see S. 934), S2803 [29AP]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 3772), S7034 [13SE]
Corp. for National and Community Service: tribute to AmeriCorps (see S. Res. 516), S3407 [7MY]
Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see S. 1089), S6025 [20JY]
———recognize life of political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in custody, and call for continued focus on promotion of human rights in Cuba (see S. Con. Res. 54), S1359 [10MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance to Haiti to end deforestation and restore the extent of tropical forest cover previously in existence (see S. 1183), S52 [20JA]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see S. 1345), S4939 [15JN]
———establish a comprehensive literacy program (see S. 2740), S5489 [28JN]
———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (see S. 3293), S2803 [29AP]
———provide a grant program to support establishment and operation of Teachers Professional Development Institutes (see S. 3498), S4989 [16JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program (see S. 3434), S4528 [27MY]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (see S. 3575), S5786 [13JY]
———conduct research on indicators of child well-being (see S. 1151), S3359 [6MY]
———enter into agreements with States to resolve outstanding Medicare reimbursement claims relative to Special Disability Workload project (see S. 1111), S52 [20JA]
———improve health of children, reduce occurrence of sudden unexpected infant death, and enhance public health activities relative to stillbirth (see S. 1445), S5202 [21JN]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see S. 3058), S3473 [10MY]
Dept. of Justice: fund and increase accessibility to National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, share data with National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and facilitate reporting to such systems (see S. 3019), S2588 [22AP]
Dept. of State: establish a Design Excellence Program, reestablish the Architectural Advisory Board, and assess the Standard Embassy Design Program (see S. 3210), S2377 [15AP]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see S. 3235), S5965 [15JY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see S. 504), S3716 [13MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see S. 3577), S5849 [14JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify level of health care that constitutes minimum essential coverage (see S. 3162), S2019 [24MR]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 3447), S7619 [28SE]
———share information about use of controlled substances by veterans with State prescription monitoring programs to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines (see S. 3575), S5786 [13JY]
Drugs: support counternarcotics and related efforts in the Inter-American region (see S. 3172), S2209 [12AP]
Education: establish an Education Jobs Fund to help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job (see S. 3206), S2295 [14AP]
Education for All Handicapped Children Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 684), S8063 [18NO]
Egypt: support democracy, human rights, and civil liberties (see S. Res. 586), S6246 [26JY]
EPA: establish a multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 2995), S743 [24FE]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see S. 3036), S7034 [13SE]
Federal employees: extend eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program to certain adult dependents of Federal employees and annuitants (see S. 3341), S4443 [26MY]
Financial Literacy Month: designate (see S. Res. 485), S10304 [15DE]
Fire Prevention Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 639), S7421 [23SE]
Fish and fishing: improve conservation of sharks (see S. 850), S7034 [13SE]
Foreign policy: prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and other mass atrocities against civilians and support and encourage a whole of government approach to prevent such acts (see S. Con. Res. 71), S7902 [15NO]
Global Youth Service Days: designate (see S. Res. 493), S2477 [20AP]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 464), S1813 [22MR]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts (see S. Res. 392), S122 [21JA]
Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see S. 1011), S4658 [8JN]
Health: enhance and further research of prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see S. 3260), S7969 [17NO]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2982), S537 [9FE]
Immigration: temporarily expand the V nonimmigrant visa category to include Haitians whose petition for a family-sponsored immigrant visa was approved on or before recent Haitian earthquake (see S. 2998), S5700 [30JN]
India: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 613), S6884 [5AU]
Insurance: extend temporarily the period of COBRA continuation health coverage (see S. 3548), S5538 [29JN]
Japan: commemorate anniversary of U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security and express appreciation for enhancing peace, prosperity, and security in the Asia-Pacific region (see S. Res. 564), S5319 [23JN]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 2747), S8244 [29NO]
Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see S. 3119), S1618 [16MR]
Mathias, Charles McC., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 397), S251 [26JA]
Medicaid: extend the period of temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see S. 3000), S482 [4FE]
Medicare: apply a consistent part B premium for all beneficiaries (see S. 3950), S7968 [17NO]
———provide coverage of custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy (see S. 3255), S8397 [2DE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 46), S2642 [26AP]
Motor vehicles: prevent drunk driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 3039), S7508 [27SE]
———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair their motor vehicles (see S. 3181), S2759 [28AP]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 435), S1169 [4MR]
Murtha, John P.: tribute (see S. Res. 413), S536 [9FE]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 498), S2587 [22AP]
National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 650), S7508 [27SE]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: designate (see S. Res. 558), S4990 [16JN]
National Huntington's Disease Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 561), S5202 [21JN]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 597), S6397 [28JY]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 530), S3782 [14MY]
National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 618), S7089 [14SE]
Natural gas: restore State and local participation in the siting, construction, expansion, and operation of liquefied natural gas terminals (see S. 3056), S945 [2MR]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see S. 1334), S4530 [27MY]
News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see S. 448), S1813 [22MR]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (see S. Res. 479), S2295 [14AP]
Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for certain electric utilities (see S. 3813), S7620 [28SE]
Public welfare programs: extend the Emergency Contingency Fund for State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs (see S. 3849), S7618 [28SE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see S. 3390), S4082 [20MY]
Smithsonian Institution: plan, design, and construct a facility, and enter into agreements relative to education programs at the National Zoological Park facility in Front Royal, VA (see S.J. Res. 31), S4572 [28MY]
Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see S. 686), S4885 [14JN]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see S. 3293), S2803 [29AP]
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (see S. 3751), S6884 [5AU]
Stevens, Ted: tribute (see S. Res. 617), S7000 [12AU]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see S. 2936), S51 [20JA]
———ensure health coverage provided by the Dept. of Defense is treated as minimum essential coverage (see S. 3148), S2020 [24MR]
———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 3319), S3164 [5MY]
———provide tax relief for persons with investment losses due to fraud or embezzlement (see S. 3166), S2115 [25MR]
———provide taxpayer protection and assistance relative to tax preparation (see S. 3215), S2377 [15AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see S. 3288), S3407 [7MY]
Transportation: provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see S. 3269), S2758 [28AP]
U.S. Coast Guard Academy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 56), S2116 [25MR]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 3572), S7508 [27SE]
Uganda: develop a strategy to support efforts to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by the Lord's Resistance Army and authorize funds for relief, reconstruction, and transitional justice (see S. 1067), S393 [1FE]
Unemployment: provide additional emergency unemployment compensation (see S. 3981), S8244 [29NO]
———provide additional emergency unemployment compensation and extend exemption from employer Social Security taxes for previously unemployed individuals and credit for retention of such individuals (see S. 3706), S6736 [4AU]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 3234), S7421 [23SE]
West Virginia: honor coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, extend condolences to their families, and recognize efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster (see S. Res. 487), S2377 [15AP]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 41), S8787 [10DE]
———protect breastfeeding by new mothers, provide performance standards for breast pumps, and provide tax incentives to encourage breastfeeding (see S. 1244), S5202 [21JN]
———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 3906), S7788 [29SE]
World Water Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 466), S1874 [23MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 659), S7618 [28SE]
Autism: reauthorize and strengthen Combating Autism Act, establish a National Institute of Autism Spectrum Disorders, provide services to affected individuals, and increase public education and awareness (see S. 4044), S10514 [17DE]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and welcome to the U.S. (see S. Res. 535), S3984 [19MY]
Canton, CT: transfer and reinstate hydroelectric licenses and extend deadline for commencement of construction of certain FERC projects (see S. 3532), S5439 [24JN]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
Children and youth: protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (see S. 3895), S7787 [29SE]
———provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 4027), S10304 [15DE]
———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (see S. 4043), S10514 [17DE]
Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3291), S2803 [29AP]
Corp. for National and Community Service: improve educational awards provided for national service (see S. 3857), S7618 [28SE]
Dept. of Education: improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers (see S. 3061), S1017 [3MR]
———provide grants to States to establish Kindergarten Plus programs (see S. 3557), S5699 [30JN]
Dept. of HHS: enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (see S. 3003), S482 [4FE]
———increase access to health care for disabled individuals and increase awareness of the need for health care facilities and examination rooms to be accessible for disabled individuals (see S. 3907), S7788 [29SE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish a national safety plan for public transportation (see S. 3638), S6200 [22JY]
Education: support high-achieving, educationally disadvantaged elementary school students in high-need local educational agencies (see S. 3086), S1261 [8MR]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see S.J. Res. 28), S742 [24FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: strengthen mentoring programs (see S. 3559), S5699 [30JN]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 3817), S7352 [22SE]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (see S. 3217), S2377 [15AP]
Firefighters: improve provision of assistance to fire departments (see S. 3267), S2708 [27AP]
Haiti: provide debt relief (see S. 2961), S340 [28JA]
NAACP: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 51), S796 [25FE]
National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 658), S7618 [28SE]
National Commission on Children and Disasters: reauthorize and extend the final report deadline (see S. 3897), S7787 [29SE]
National Council on Children: establish (see S. 3968), S8062 [18NO]
National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to make stabilization fund expenditures without borrowing from the Treasury (see S. 4036), S10410 [16DE]
National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 497), S2587 [22AP]
No Child Left Behind Act: improve (see S. 3558), S5699 [30JN]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see S. 2962), S340 [28JA]
Taxation: extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 3136), S1750 [18MR]
Transportation: establish a public transportation safety program (see S. 3015), S620 [22FE]
———provide emergency operating funds for public transportation (see S. 3412), S4211 [25MY]
Bills and resolutions relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Sollars v. Reid, et al. (see S. Res. 467), S1874 [23MR]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making emergency supplemental for disaster relief, summer youth jobs programs, and SBA loans program, and rescind amounts from certain accounts (H.R. 4899), S6190 [22JY]
Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, S246 [26JA]
Brainard, Lael: nomination to be Under Sec. of the Treasury for International Affairs, S2367 [15AP], S2413 [19AP]
Budget: increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), S174, S175 [25JA]
Chin, Denny: nomination to be circuit judge, S2367 [15AP]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3772), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE], S7928 [17NO]
Courts: clarify and improve certain provisions relative to removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts (H.R. 5281), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10665 [18DE]
Demeo, Marisa J.: nomination to be District of Columbia Superior Court associate judge, S2367 [15AP]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 3081), motion to proceed, S7454 [24SE], S7585 [28SE]
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), S6073 [21JY], S6973 [5AU], S7062 [14SE], S7158 [16SE]
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 3082), House amendment, S10771 [19DE], S10853 [21DE]
Domestic policy: temporarily extend certain programs (H.R. 4851), motion to proceed, S2099 [25MR], S2200 [12AP]
Economy: making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), House amendment, S1479 [11MR], S1501 [15MR]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, S5774 [13JY], S5880 [15JY]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), S3811 [17MY], S3964, S3974 [19MY], S4042 [20MY]
———improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), motion to proceed, S2553 [22AP], S2622, S2629 [26AP], S2707 [27AP], S2729 [28AP]
New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (H.R. 847), motion to proceed, S8552 [6DE], S8669 [9DE]
Power resources: reduce oil consumption and improve energy security (S. 3815), motion to proceed, S7730 [29SE]
SBA: enhance the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program (H.R. 2965), House amendment, S10386 [16DE], S10666 [18DE]
Schroeder, Christopher H.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy, S2367 [15AP]
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), House amendment, S1479 [11MR], S1501 [15MR]
Taxation: create American jobs and prevent the offshoring of such jobs overseas (S. 3816), motion to proceed, S7438 [24SE], S7584 [28SE]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4975 [16JN], S5096 [17JN], S5525 [29JN], S5679 [30JN], S6011 [20JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8702 [9DE], S8846 [13DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), House amendment, S6572 [2AU], S6684 [4AU]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10771 [19DE], S10888 [21DE]
Vanaskie, Thomas I.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2367 [15AP]
Eulogies
Baik, Michel: by Harold Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S6874
Velasquez, Steven: by Harold Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S6876
Letters
Establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises: Joseph Stanton, National Association of Home Builders, S3500 [11MY]
Exempt auto dealers from regulation by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection: Camden R. Fine, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S4134 [24MY]
———Dan Mica, Credit Union National Association, S4135 [24MY]
———Janet Murguia, National Council of La Raza, S4135 [24MY]
———John M. McHugh, Sec. of the Army, S4135 [24MY]
———Military Coalition, S4134 [24MY]
———several military and consumer counciling organizations, S4134 [24MY]
FDIC Division for Consumer Financial Protection establishment: David P. Sloane, AARP, S3311 [6MY]
Federal deposit insurance rates: Sheila C. Bair, FDIC, S5900 [15JY]
Reform the way initial credit ratings are assigned: Paul S. Stevens, Investment Company Institute, S3979 [19MY]
Regulate over-the-counter derivatives markets and improve market transparency, H5248 [30JN]
Restoring American Financial Stability Act: several housing and community development organizations, S3520 [11MY]
———Vicki Cox Golder, National Association of Realtors, S3500, S3519 [11MY]
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: by, S6192 [22JY]
Lists
Committee on Finance (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S2082 [25MR]
Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff who worked on H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S2082 [25MR]
Congressional staff who worked on H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S4140 [24MY]
Congressional staff who worked on H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, S5835 [14JY]
Organizations supporting H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, S5834 [14JY]
Memorandums
Good Is Oft Interred With Their Bones: James D. MacPhee, Mike Menzies, and Sal Marranca, Independent Community Bankers of America (organization), S5832 [14JY]
Language of Financial Reform: Frank Luntz, S2260-S2262 [14AP]
Messages
Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms: President Obama, S3766 [13MY]
Motions
Economy: provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), S5880 [15JY]
Financial institutions: improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), S3894 [18MY]
Press releases
Angel Capital Association Supports Amendments to Financial Reform Bill—Sen. Dodd's Amendments Allow for Efficient Capital Access for Entrepreneurs and Also Improve Fraud Protection for Investors: Angel Capital Association, S3813 [17MY]
Privilege of the floor
Adelman, Michael, S5867 [14JY]
Aluise, Dylan, S5867 [14JY]
Anatalio, Monica, S8250 [29NO]
Blaser, Tyler, S5867 [14JY]
Bui, Jeremy, S5867 [14JY]
Chowdhury, Minhaj, S2664 [26AP]
Courtney, Robert, S4104 [20MY]
Curto, Michael, S5867 [14JY]
Downe, Teddy, S5867 [14JY]
Fields, William, S2664 [26AP]
Fitzsimons, Tim, S5867 [14JY]
Flanagan, Sarah, S5867 [14JY]
Green, Matt, S2664 [26AP]
Hayes, Oliver, S5867 [14JY]
Jickling, Mark, S2664 [26AP]
Katz, Deborah, S2664 [26AP]
Keenan, Megan, S5867 [14JY]
Kravitz, Evan, S5867 [14JY]
Lee, Erika, S2664 [26AP]
Lu, Alice, S5867 [14JY]
Peck, Lena, S5867 [14JY]
Reilly, Mackie, S5867 [14JY]
Winchester, Jamie, S5867 [14JY]
Yeo, Ben, S5867 [14JY]
Remarks
Abandoned Infants Assistance Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8808 [10DE]
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 659), S7668 [28SE]
Agriculture: allow small farmers to be regulated by States, S8226 [29NO]
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (S. Res. 591), S6239 [26JY]
Anacortes, WA: honor victims of Tesoro refinery fire and express condolences to their families and friends (S. Res. 500), S2664 [26AP]
Armed Forces: enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, S7258 [21SE]
Autism: reauthorize and strengthen Combating Autism Act, establish a National Institute of Autism Spectrum Disorders, provide services to affected individuals, and increase public education and awareness (S. 4044), S10515 [17DE]
Ayers, Stephen T.: nomination to be Architect of the Capitol, S3627 [12MY]
Bernanke, Ben S.: nomination to be Federal Reserve Board Chair, S297, S299, S316 [28JA]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (S. 694), S6240 [26JY]
Budget: deficit, S4077 [20MY]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), S99 [21JA]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), S1844 [23MR], S1980 [24MR], S2082 [25MR]
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (S.J. Res. 29), S3170 [5MY], S3485 [10MY]
Business and industry: require all foreign and domestic companies registered with the SEC to report annually on amounts paid to each country for access to oil, gas, and minerals, S3817 [17MY]
Calderon Hinojosa, Felipe: recognize service to Mexico and welcome to the U.S. (S. Res. 535), S4024 [19MY]
Census: clarify instances in which the term ``census'' may appear on mailable matter (H.R. 5148), S3291 [5MY]
Chatigny, Robert N.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10921-S10923 [21DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8808 [10DE]
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8808 [10DE]
Childhelp (organization): tribute, S3005
Children and youth: enhance quality of life for all children, S6578 [2AU]
———protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint (S. 3895), S7802 [29SE]
———revise and extend programs to support planning, implementation, and evaluation of organized activities involving statewide youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies (S. 4043), S10514 [17DE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 3772), motion to proceed, S7924 [17NO]
Coins: authorize production of palladium bullion coins to provide affordable opportunities for investments in precious metals (H.R. 6166), S8392 [2DE]
———provide research and development authority for alternative materials to the Dept. of the Treasury, increase congressional oversight over production, and ensure continuity of certain numismatic items (H.R. 6162), S8392 [2DE]
Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (S. 3291), S2808 [29AP]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 3111), S3289, S3290 [5MY]
Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): tribute to staff, S10407 [16DE]
Committee To Escort Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, President of Mexico: authority to appoint, S4032 [20MY]
Consumers: require disclosure of credit score used to evaluate consumers when score results in an adverse action, S3773 [14MY]
Copyrights: clarify, improve, and correct laws (S. 3689), S6594, S6595 [2AU]
Credit: amend definition of credit to exclude no-interest credit instruments, S3973 [19MY]
———require inclusion of credit scores with free annual credit reports provided to consumers, S3063 [4MY]
———restore State's rights to protect consumers from usury, S3709 [13MY], S3971 [19MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 3454), motion to proceed, S7258 [21SE]
Dept. of Education: improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers (S. 3061), S1019 [3MR]
———provide grants to States to establish Kindergarten Plus programs (S. 3557), S5701 [30JN]
Dept. of HHS: amend and reauthorize the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program (S. 3575), S5792 [13JY]
———enhance Federal efforts focused on increasing public awareness of risks and dangers associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome (S. 3003), S495 [4FE]
———increase access to health care for disabled individuals and increase awareness of the need for health care facilities and examination rooms to be accessible for disabled individuals (S. 3907), S7810 [29SE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize lease of certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park (H.R. 714), S3761, S3762 [13MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: require any amounts repaid by financial institutions receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program assistance be used for debt reduction, S3513 [11MY]
———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, S99 [21JA]
———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program and commence liquidation, S5900 [15JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: share information about use of controlled substances by veterans with State prescription monitoring programs to prevent misuse and diversion of prescription medicines (S. 3575), S5792 [13JY]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 510), S3014 [30AP]
Economy: extension of tax cuts for upper-income households, S8843 [13DE]
———prohibit use of taxpayer funds to bailout failing financial institutions, S3021 [3MY], S3061, S3064, S3065 [4MY], S3140 [5MY]
———prohibit use of taxpayer funds to bailout State and local governments, S3859, S3861 [18MY]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), S2155-S2157 [26MR], S4139 [24MY]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), conference report, S5656-S5661 [30JN], S5822, S5828, S5833, S5835 [14JY], S5875, S5877, S5880, S5882, S5887, S5888, S5892, S5893, S5899, S5900, S5901, S5902, S5903, S5904, S5906, S5907, S5927, S5931 [15JY]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), motion to instruct conferees, S4132, S4134, S4137 [24MY]
———provide financial regulatory reform, protect consumers and investors, enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets (H.R. 4173), unanimous-consent agreement, S5880 [15JY]
———reform the financial regulatory system of the U.S., S1220-S1222 [5MR], S1719-S1721 [18MR], S2258-S2260 [14AP]
Education: student loans and financial aid programs funding, S1980 [24MR]
———support high-achieving, educationally disadvantaged elementary school students in high-need local educational agencies (S. 3086), S1262 [8MR]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (S.J. Res. 28), S749-S751 [24FE]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: strengthen mentoring programs (S. 3559), S5702 [30JN]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (S.J. Res. 26), motion to proceed, S4832 [10JN]
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8843 [13DE]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: amend relative to applicability of identity theft guidelines to creditors (S. 3987), S8288, S8289 [30NO]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3817), S8808 [10DE]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to food safety problems and the safety of imported food (S. 510), S8225 [29NO]
FDIC: amend the definition of the term ``assessment base'' to include a financial entity's total assets in determination of deposit insurance premiums, S3071, S3074, S3075 [4MY], S3154 [5MY], S3297, S3320 [6MY]
———establish Division for Consumer Financial Protection, S3297, S3300, S3310, S3320, S3326 [6MY]
Federal agencies and departments: preserve independence of Inspectors General, S3877 [18MY]
Federal employees: provide for transportation of the dependents, remains, and effects of certain Federal employees who die while or as a result of performing official duties (H.R. 2711), S3788, S3789 [14MY]
Federal Reserve Board: transmit to the Committee on Finance (Senate) copies of documents on American International Group, Inc. (AIG) business practices that precipitated Government bailout, S299 [28JA]
FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 3347), S3567 [11MY]
Financial institutions: address concept of ``too big to fail'' through stricter limits on leverage and liabilities and through improved capital assessment and financial reporting, S2997 [30AP], S3351 [6MY]
———allow flexible mortgage loan payment terms based on seasonal incomes, S3073 [4MY]
———allow purchase and disposal of securities and other underwriting or market making activities that do not exceed near term demands of clients, customers, or counterparties, S5906 [15JY]
———amend the definition of financial company to impose limits on nondeposit liabilities for certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, S3351 [6MY]
———clarify applicability of certain State enforcement authorities with respect to regulating national banks, S3870, S3871, S3872 [18MY]
———create a financial stability council to oversee the financial regulatory activities of the Government, S3460 [10MY]
———eliminate certain banking regulations that infringe on the privacy rights of customers, S3073 [4MY]
———establish specific consumer protection liaison for Armed Forces members and their families, S3612 [12MY]
———exempt insurance company affiliates of depository institutions from proprietary trading restrictions, S4137 [24MY]
———improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), S2352, S2353, S2355, S2356 [15AP], S2452-S2454 [20AP], S2501 [21AP], S2772, S2775, S2777, S2779, S2781 [29AP], S2989, S2991, S2994, S2997, S3001-S3004 [30AP], S3021 [3MY], S3061, S3063, S3064, S3065, S3071, S3073, S3074, S3075, S3079 [4MY], S3119, S3123, S3125, S3130, S3140, S3143, S3148, S3149, S3151, S3154, S3155, S3156 [5MY], S3297, S3300, S3305, S3310, S3320, S3326, S3327, S3328, S3332, S3345, S3349, S3351, S3352 [6MY], S3457, S3460, S3466, S3470 [10MY], S3492, S3494, S3495, S3497, S3500, S3501, S3506, S3513, S3517, S3520, S3528 [11MY], S3573, S3574, S3575, S3577, S3580, S3581, S3591, S3595, S3600, S3612, S3623, S3625 [12MY], S3671, S3672, S3677, S3683, S3690, S3691, S3694, S3703, S3704, S3709 [13MY], S3773, S3774, S3778 [14MY], S3808, S3809, S3810, S3812, S3813, S3817, S3819 [17MY], S3859, S3861, S3866, S3870, S3871, S3872, S3874, S3875, S3877, S3890, S3892, S3893, S3894 [18MY], S3961, S3970, S3971, S3973, S3974, S3977 [19MY], S4037, S4063, S4064, S4077 [20MY], S10921 [21DE]
———improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), motion to proceed, S2555 [22AP], S2612, S2621, S2635 [26AP], S2687, S2688, S2692, S2695, S2696 [27AP], S2728, S2749 [28AP]
———improve accountability and transparency in the financial system, end ``too big to fail'', end bailouts, and protect consumers from abusive financial services practices (S. 3217), unanimous-consent request, S3812 [17MY]
———mandate minimum leverage and risk-based capital standards on certain financial institutions, S3460 [10MY], S3774 [14MY]
———permit community banks to remain under FRS supervision, S3528 [11MY], S3573, S3575 [12MY]
———prohibit certain payments to loan originators and require verification by lenders of the ability of consumers to repay loans, S3517, S3520 [11MY]
———prohibit naked credit default swaps, S3892, S3893 [18MY]
———provide an orderly and transparent bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institutions, S3623 [12MY], S3690, S3691 [13MY]
———reform regulations for residential mortgage underwriting standards, S3517, S3520 [11MY], S3574 [12MY]
———reform the way initial credit ratings are assigned, S3155, S3156 [5MY], S3677, S3683 [13MY], S3977-S3979 [19MY]
———require all financial companies put into receivership to be liquidated, S2781 [29AP]
Firearms: modify Federal regulations allowing current and former law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across State lines (S. 1132), S3762, S3763 [13MY]
Foreign trade: recognize importance of trade to the U.S. economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, the Republic of Korea, and Panama, S6487 [29JY]
FRS: create an office of military liaison within the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S3776-S3778 [14MY]
———establish Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S3775 [14MY], S3974 [19MY]
———exempt auto dealers from regulation by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S3775-S3778 [14MY], S4132, S4134 [24MY]
———exempt small businesses from regulation by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S3577 [12MY], S4063, S4064 [20MY]
———publish information on financial assistance provided to various entities, S3672 [13MY]
———reform manner in which GAO audits the FRS Board of Governors and the manner in which such audits are reported, S3492 [11MY]
———require GAO audit of the FRS Board of Governors and publication of information on financial assistance provided to various entities, S3332 [6MY], S3492 [11MY]
———require non-bank financial companies meet statutory minimum capital standards, S5902, S5903 [15JY]
FTC: preserve enforcement and regulatory authority while coordinating regulatory efforts with the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, S3808 [17MY]
Glacier National Park: anniversary (S. Res. 520), S3485 [10MY]
Government: improve transparency of information technology (IT) investments, require greater accountability for cost overruns, improve agency IT management, and reward excellence in IT acquisition (S. 920), S4019, S4024 [19MY]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises, S3501, S3506 [11MY]
Gulf of Mexico: honor workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform and extend condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased crew members (S. Res. 523), S3662 [12MY]
Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake and support relief efforts, S100-S102 [21JA]
Health: Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program funding, S6240 [26JY]
History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star-Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (H.R. 2097), S6594 [2AU]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: tribute (S. Res. 529), S3790 [14MY]
Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, S3466 [10MY], S3809 [17MY], S3970 [19MY]
IMF: certify that loans to foreign countries whose public debt exceeds its gross domestic product will be repaid, S3810, S3817 [17MY]
Investments: clarify definition of swap dealers to not include end users that execute swaps through affiliates, S5907 [15JY]
Iran: call for release of detained U.S. hikers (S. Res. 604), S6595 [2AU]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, S5395 [24JN]
———impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (S. 2799), S325 [28JA]
Kagan, Elena: nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, S6804 [5AU]
———nomination to be Supreme Court Justice, unanimous-consent agreement, S6593 [2AU]
Keenan, Barbara Milano: nomination to be circuit judge, S909 [2MR]
Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (S. Res. 525), S3766 [13MY]
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board: enhance regulation of municipal securities market, advisers, and dealers, S10921 [21DE]
National Cancer Research Month: observance, S4513 [27MY]
National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 658), S7668 [28SE]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 514), S3291 [5MY]
National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 527), S3790 [14MY]
National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 533), S3846 [17MY]
National MPS Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 528), S3790 [14MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 522), S3661 [12MY]
National Search and Rescue Week: designate (S. Res. 526), S3790 [14MY]
National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 530), S3790 [14MY]
No Child Left Behind Act: improve (S. 3558), S5701 [30JN]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (S. 2768), S3763, S3765-S3766 [13MY]
Parliamentary inquiry, S3351 [6MY], S5932 [15JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: disapprove rule imposing mandates on current health plans in order to retain grandfathered status (S.J. Res. 39), motion to proceed, S7680 [29SE]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance (S. Res. 511), S3567 [11MY]
Pitney Bowes, Inc.: anniversary, S2640
Point of order, S3809 [17MY]
Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3627 [12MY]
Public safety officers: provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 1611), S6578 [2AU]
———provide collective bargaining rights for State or local government employees (S. 3991), motion to proceed, S8625 [8DE]
Real estate: exempt qualified mortgages from credit risk retention requirements based on asset class and type of loan, S3591 [12MY]
———exempt qualified residential mortgages from credit risk retention requirements, S3591 [12MY]
Robinson, Larry: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, S3303 [6MY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 410), S3789 [14MY]
SEC: clarify definition of ``accredited investor'' to facilitate access by small businesses to capital, S3812, S3813, S3817 [17MY], S4063, S4064 [20MY]
———provide whistleblower protections for employees of nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, S3349 [6MY]
———set standards for independence of compensation consultants, S4037 [20MY]
Securities: prohibit proprietary trading and certain relationships with hedge funds and private equity funds and address conflicts of interest with respect to certain securitizations, S3874 [18MY], S5901, S5904 [15JY]
———regulate over-the-counter derivatives markets and improve market transparency, S3600 [12MY]
Senate: appreciation for tributes, S8282 [30NO]
———appreciation of opportunity to serve, S8277-S8279 [30NO]
———legislative program, S2664 [26AP], S3014 [30AP], S3156, S3291 [5MY], S3486 [10MY], S3567, S3568 [11MY], S3662 [12MY], S3767 [13MY], S3792 [14MY], S3810, S3847 [17MY], S4024, S4025 [19MY], S6596 [2AU]
———tribute to congressional staff who worked on H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S2082 [25MR]
———tribute to congressional staff who worked on H.R. 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, S4139 [24MY]
———tribute to congressional staff who worked on H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, S5828, S5835 [14JY], S5932 [15JY]
Senate Rules: eliminate secret holds on Presidential nominations or legislation, S3694 [13MY]
Silver Star Service Banner Day: designate (S. Res. 534), S4024 [19MY]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (S. 2962), S343 [28JA]
States: retain preemption standard for State consumer financial laws, S5902 [15JY]
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: amend (S. 3751), S6901 [5AU]
Taxation: exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (H.R. 5901), S6595, S6596 [2AU]
———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 4213), House amendment, S4970 [16JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), House amendment, S8843 [13DE]
———extend the time for closing on a principal residence eligible for the first-time homebuyer credit, S4970 [16JN]
———impose an excise tax on bonuses paid to employees by businesses that receive Federal emergency economic assistance and limit deduction allowable for such bonuses, S2997 [30AP], S3580 [12MY]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, S8843 [13DE]
Transportation: establish a public transportation safety program (S. 3015), S622 [22FE]
———provide emergency operating funds for public transportation (S. 3412), S4215 [25MY]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S3766 [13MY]
U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): renewal, S10479 [17DE]
VSA-The International Organization on Arts and Disability: tribute, S4612 [7JN]
Washington (State): tribute to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (S. Res. 521), S3789, S3790 [14MY]
Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 3906), S7809 [29SE], S7954 [17NO]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442d Regimental Combat Team, U.S. Army (S. 1055), S6593 [2AU]
Remarks in Senate relative to
Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Sollars v. Reid, et al. (S. Res. 467), S1921 [23MR]
Tribute, S3151 [5MY], S8258, S8271, S8279-S8282 [30NO], S8686 [9DE], S10289 [15DE], S10393, S10399 [16DE], S10481, S10506 [17DE], S10809 [20DE], S11015, S11021 [22DE]
Reports filed
Dept. of Transportation National Safety Plan for Public Transportation Establishment: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 3638), S6200 [22JY]
Livable Communities Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1619), S10737 [19DE]
Nomination of David W. Mills To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Enforcement: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Nomination of Douglas A. Criscitello To Be Dept. of HUD Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Nomination of Janet L. Yellen To Be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6397 [28JY]
Nomination of Janet L. Yellen to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6397 [28JY]
Nomination of Joseph A. Smith, Jr., To Be Federal Housing Finance Agency Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S9021 [14DE]
Nomination of Kevin Wolf To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Administration: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Nomination of Orlan M. Johnson To Be Securities Investor Protection Corp., Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Nomination of Osvaldo L.G. Munet To Be Eximbank Inspector General: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6397 [28JY]
Nomination of Peter A. Diamond to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6397 [28JY], S7968 [17NO]
Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6397 [28JY]
Nomination of Sharon Y. Bowen To Be Securities Investor Protection Corp., Director: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Nomination of Steve A. Linick To Be Federal Housing Finance Agency Inspector General: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6397 [28JY]
Nomination of Suresh Kumar To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce and U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Director General: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Nomination of Theodore W. Tozer To Be Ginnie Mae (Government-Sponsored Enterprise) President: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S481 [4FE]
Public Transportation Safety Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 3638) (S. Rept. 111-232), S6245 [26JY]
Restoring American Financial Stability Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 3217), S2377 [15AP]
———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 3217) (S. Rept. 111-176), S3006 [30AP]
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 118), S8298 [30NO]
Supportive Housing Investment Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1481), S9021 [14DE]
Statements
Presidential Authority To Waive Sanctions on Certain Persons From Countries Cooperating With U.S. and International Efforts To Constrain Iran's Nuclear Weapons Capability: by, H4851 [24JN]
Texts of
S. 3015, Public Transportation Safety Program Act, S622-S624 [22FE]
S. Res. 467, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Sollars v. Reid, et al., S1878, S1921 [23MR]
Tributes
Baik, Michel, S6873
Bayh, Senator, S10388 [16DE]
Bennett, Senator, S3457 [10MY], S10388 [16DE]
Bond, Senator, S10389 [16DE]
Brown, Senator Scott, S5655 [30JN]
Brownback, Senator, S10389 [16DE]
Bunning, Senator, S10389 [16DE]
Burris, Senator, S5656 [30JN]
Byrd, Robert C., S5469 [28JN], S5657 [30JN]
Daddario, Emilio Q., S6859 [5AU]
DeLuzio, Steven J., S7168 [16SE]
Dorgan, Senator, S10390 [16DE]
Douglas, John W., S4986
Empey, Preston J., S5148 [18JN]
Feingold, Senator, S10390 [16DE]
Fluet, Gregoire J., S8257 [30NO]
Focht, Theodore H., S6875
Gravel, Douglas, S5147 [18JN]
Gregg, Senator, S5892 [15JY], S10390 [16DE]
Griffin, Tyler O., S2417 [19AP]
Hall, Kenneth R., S7504
Harkin, Senator, S3151 [5MY]
Harris, Whitney, S4524
Israelite, Stanley, S5152
Kaufman, Senator, S3700 [13MY]
Kirk, Senator, S503 [4FE]
Kluge, John W., S7956
LeMieux, Senator, S10391 [16DE]
Lincoln, Senator, S10388 [16DE]
McGraw, Harold, Jr., S615
Menendez, Senator, S3153 [5MY]
Murtha, John P., S1013 [3MR]
Noonan, Gebrah, S7743 [29SE]
Obey, Representative, S3157 [5MY]
Reid, Senator, S5774 [13JY]
Ritter, George J., S6392
Rivera, Edwin, S4612 [7JN]
Root, Richard, S7956
Shelby, Senator, S3352 [6MY]
Smith, Orville, S6875
Smith, Venture, S7024 [13SE]
Solarz, Stephen J., S10406 [16DE]
Specter, Senator, S10391 [16DE]
Stanley, William, S5148 [18JN]
Stevens, Ted, S7947 [17NO]
Velasquez, Steven, S6875
Voinovich, Senator, S10391 [16DE]
Weingrod, Ben, S6486 [29JY]