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| CREC-2018-12-31-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-2 | 2018-12-31 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S8049 | S8049 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8049 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018 No. 206 | |||
| CREC-2018-12-31-pt1-PgS8049-2 | 2018-12-31 | 115 | 2 | 164 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8049 | S8049 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8049 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The senior assistant legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 31, 2018. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Cory Gardner, a Senator from the State of Colorado, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. GARDNER thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-31-pt1-PgS8049-3 | 2018-12-31 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019, AT 4 P.M. | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S8049 | S8049 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8049 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019, AT 4 P.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Thereupon, the Senate, at 10 and 25 seconds a.m., adjourned until Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 4 p.m. | |||
| CREC-2018-12-31-pt1-PgS8049 | 2018-12-31 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S8049 | S8049 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8049 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 206 (Monday, December 31, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8049] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S8049]] Senate The Senate met at 10 and 1 seconds a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Cory Gardner, a Senator from the State of Colorado. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-4 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018 No. 205 | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-2 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. O God of wisdom and order, who filled the universe with the mysteries of Your power, bring wisdom and order to our Nation and our world. Stay close to our lawmakers. Remind them to trust always in the multitude of Your mercy. Deliver them from the mire of division and despair, as You lead them to Your desired destination. Refusing to lean solely on their own wisdom, may our Senators trust You, O God, to choreograph our destinies. Make haste, O God, to deliver. We pray in Your strong Name. Amen. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-3 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-4 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The senior assistant legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 27, 2018. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Pat Roberts, a Senator from the State of Kansas, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. ROBERTS thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-5 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-6 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SCONBUSINESS | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Morning business is closed. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-7 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8047 | S8047 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 695, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: House message to accompany H.R. 695, a bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. Pending: McConnell motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047-8 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8047 | S8048 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "7"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "1660"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2200"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "2200"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2276"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2652"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2679"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2765"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2896"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2961"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3031"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3191"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3367"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3444"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "3460"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3777"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "6287"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8047-S8048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT Enrolled Bills Signed Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2017, the Secretary of the Senate, on December 24, 2018, during the adjournment of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker had signed the following enrolled bills: S. 7. An act to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration. S. 2200. An act to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System, and for other purposes. S. 2276. An act to require agencies to submit reports on outstanding recommendations in the annual budget justification submitted to Congress. S. 2652. An act to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Stephen Michael Gleason. S. 2679. An act to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses. S. 2765. An act to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to exempt investment advisers who solely advise certain rural business investment companies, and for other purposes. S. 2896. An act to require disclosure by lobbyists of convictions for bribery, extortion, embezzlement, illegal kickbacks, tax evasion, fraud, conflicts of interest, making false statements, perjury, or money laundering. S. 2961. An act to reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990. S. 3031. An act to amend chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code, to improve the management of Fede… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8047 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S8047 | S8047 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8047 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8047] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S8047]] Senate The Senate met at 4 p.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Pat Roberts, a Senator from the State of Kansas. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8048-2 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED | SENATE | SENATE | ENROLLEDPRESENTED | S8048 | S8048 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "7"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "943"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1520"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2076"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2200"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2248"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2276"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2278"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2679"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2736"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2765"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2896"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2961"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3031"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3191"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3367"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3444"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3530"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3777"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8048 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILLS PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that on today, December 27, 2018, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bills: S. 7. An act to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration. S. 943. An act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an accurate comprehensive student count for the purposes of calculating formula allocations for programs under the Johnson-O'Malley Act, and for other purposes. S. 1520. An act to expand recreational fishing opportunities through enhanced marine fishery conservation and management, and for other purposes. S. 2076. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the expansion of activities related to Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, and brain health under the Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging Program, and for other purposes. S. 2200. An act to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System, and for other purposes. S. 2248. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide certain burial benefits for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in tribal cemeteries, and for other purposes. S. 2276. An act to require agencies to submit reports on outstanding recommendations in the annual budget justification submitted to Congress. S. 2278. An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide grants to improve health care in rural areas. S, 2… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8048-3 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ORDERS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 | SENATE | SENATE | SORDERFOR | S8048 | S8048 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8048 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDERS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018, THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 The PRESIDING OFFICER. In my capacity as the Senator from Kansas, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for a pro forma session on Monday, December 31, at 10 a.m. I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Monday December 31, it next convene at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2; and that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 695. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8048-4 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018, AT 4 P.M. | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S8048 | S8048 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8048 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018, AT 4 P.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. In my capacity as the Senator from Kansas, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. Thereupon, the Senate at 4:04 p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 31, 2018, at 10 a.m. | |||
| CREC-2018-12-27-pt1-PgS8048 | 2018-12-27 | 115 | 2 | 164 | MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE | SENATE | SENATE | SMSGHOUSE | S8048 | S8048 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8048 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 205 (Thursday, December 27, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE At 4:01 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that pursuant to section 431(a)(3) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-31), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appoints the following individual on the part of the House of Representatives to the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission to fill the existing vacancy thereon: Ms. Penny Young Nance of Fairfax, Virginia. The message also announced that pursuant to section 103(c) of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50313), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker and Minority Leader jointly appoint the following individual on the part of the House of Representatives to the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board: Mrs. Val Butler Demings of Orlando, Florida. The message further announced that pursuant to section 203(c) of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 50323), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker and Minority Leader jointly appoint the following individual on the part of the House of Representatives to the State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Board: Mr. David Moore of Janesville, Wisconsin. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-24-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter | 2018-12-24 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S8045 | S8045 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8045 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8045] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 No. 204 | |||
| CREC-2018-12-24-pt1-PgS8045-2 | 2018-12-24 | 115 | 2 | 164 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8045 | S8045 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8045 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8045] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The bill clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 24, 2018. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable Pat Roberts, a Senator from the State of Kansas, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. ROBERTS thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-24-pt1-PgS8045-3 | 2018-12-24 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018, AT 4 P.M. | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S8045 | S8045 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8045 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8045] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2018, AT 4 P.M. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate stands adjourned until 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Thereupon, the Senate, at 11 and 52 seconds a.m., adjourned until Thursday, December 27, 2018, at 4 p.m. | |||
| CREC-2018-12-24-pt1-PgS8045 | 2018-12-24 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S8045 | S8045 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8045 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 204 (Monday, December 24, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8045] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S8045]] Senate The Senate met at 11 and 19 seconds a.m. and was called to order by the Honorable Pat Roberts, a Senator from the State of Kansas. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-8 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S8021 | S8021 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 No. 203 | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8021-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S8021 | S8021 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. O God of our salvation, in spite of the challenges of today and tomorrow, we continue to look to You, our help in ages past and our hope for the seasons to come. Deliver us from the pitfalls of political brinksmanship. May our lawmakers continually remember how You have led this Nation in the past, finding inspiration and faith that You will also guide this land in the days to come. Give our Senators strength, power, and wisdom for these grand and exacting times. Use them to defend our liberties and to unify our Nation for the good of humanity. We pray in Your mighty name. Amen. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8021-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S8021 | S8021 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8021-4 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8021 | S8021 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The senior assistant legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 22, 2018. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable John Boozman, a Senator from the State of Arkansas, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. BOOZMAN thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8021-5 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8021 | S8021 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8021-6 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | GOVERNMENT FUNDING | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8021 | S8022 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8021-S8022] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GOVERNMENT FUNDING Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I have on a red sweater this morning in the hopes that Christmas is not too far away for all of us, including the Members of Congress. With that in mind, let me give everyone an update on where we are. Yesterday, the Democratic leader and I reached a procedural agreement to create space for ongoing negotiations over government funding. To provide flexibility as the White House and Senate Democrats continue their discussions, the Senate already officially proceeded to the House-passed funding legislation--so that is pending--but we did so with an understanding that no further votes will occur until the President and Senate Democrats have reached an agreement to resolve this. Let me say that again. We pushed the pause button until the President, from whom we will need a signature, and Senate Democrats, from whom we will need votes, reach an agreement--no procedural votes, no test votes, just a meaningful vote on a bipartisan agreement whenever that is reached, and it is my hope that it is reached sooner rather than later. It is no mystery why securing our Nation's borders is such a major priority for Republicans here in the Senate and Republicans over in the House and for President Trump. Any look at the plain facts leads to one simple conclusion: The crisis of security at our southern border is real. Over the past year, Customs and Border Protection's records of apprehensions and interdictions at our southern border are literally staggering--800 known gang members, a 50-percent increase over last year, nearly 7,000 individuals with criminal histories, including weapons trafficking and violent offenses, more than double the levels of fentanyl, along with other il… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8021 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S8021 | S8021 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8021 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S8021]] Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was called to order by the Honorable John Boozman, a Senator from the State of Arkansas. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8022-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017--Continued | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8022 | S8022 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8022 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8022] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017--Continued The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 695, which the clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: House Message to accompany H.R. 695, a bill to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a voluntary national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. Pending: McConnell motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Recognition of the Minority Leader The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The minority leader is recognized. Mr. SCHUMER. Merry Christmas, happy holidays to you, sir, and to the legislative staff. I ask unanimous consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8022-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8022 | S8025 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Patrick J. Leahy", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Boozman", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8022 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8022-S8025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, at midnight last night, roughly 25 percent of the government shut down because of one person and one person alone: President Trump. We arrived at this moment because President Trump has been on a destructive 2-week temper tantrum, demanding the American taxpayer pony up for an expensive and ineffective border wall that the President promised Mexico would pay for. Make no mistake. The Trump shutdown is not about border security. All of the proposals we have made contain over $1 billion in new border security money, the same amount allocated last year by both parties and even the President agreed to. The Trump administration has barely even spent any of the border security money from last year. So the Trump shutdown isn't over border security; it is because President Trump is demanding billions of dollars for an expensive, ineffective wall the majority of Americans don't support. Let me remind you, the President called for a shutdown no less than 25 times. He has wanted one for months. In our meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump said he would be ``proud'' to shut the government down. Imagine saying he would be proud to shut the government down. Even Rush Limbaugh, one of the biggest supporters of the President, said it was a Trump shutdown; that he caused it. He said--this is Limbaugh speaking: ``The President wants you to know it's money [for the wall] or nothing, and if it's nothing, he shuts it down.'' Just 2 days ago, the Senate unanimously agreed to a proposal by Leader McConnell to keep the government open through February. It wasn't exactly what Democrats wanted--we thought it should be longer-- but we agreed because we wanted to keep the government o… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8022 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8022 | S8022 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8022 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8022] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8025-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | REAUTHORIZING THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8025 | S8026 | [{"name": "John Boozman", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "David Perdue", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "6602"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "6602"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8025 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8025-S8026] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REAUTHORIZING THE NEW JERSEY COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE Mr. BOOZMAN. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 6602. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 6602) to reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. BOOZMAN. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time. Mr. BOOZMAN. I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 6602) was passed. Mr. BOOZMAN. I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BOOZMAN. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Government Shutdown Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, here we are at approximately 2:30 on a Saturday afternoon trying to do the people's business in a situation that nobody wanted. Yet because, I believe, of political self-interest, we are in a situation right now where we are in what I would call a crisis mode of operation. We need to get a dea… | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8025 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | FLATSIDE WILDERNESS ENHANCEMENT ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8025 | S8025 | [{"name": "John Boozman", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "5636"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "5636"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8025 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8025] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FLATSIDE WILDERNESS ENHANCEMENT ACT Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Agriculture Committee be discharged and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 5636. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5636) to designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. BOOZMAN. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time. Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 5636) was passed. Mr. BOOZMAN. I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8026 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S8026 | S8027 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8026 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8026-S8027] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of Calendar Nos. 1204, 1206 through 1215, and 1228 through 1232; that the nominations be confirmed, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows: in the air force The following named officers for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be brigadier general Col. David W. Abba Col. Christopher R. Amrhein Col. Charles D. Bolton Col. Larry R. Broadwell, Jr. Col. Terry L. Bullard Col. Scott A. Cain Col. Jimmy R. Canlas Col. Julian C. Cheater Col. Roy W. Collins Col. Colin J. Connor Col. Donald J. Cothern Col. David S. Eaglin Col. Steven G. Edwards Col. Troy L. Endicott Col. Gregory J. Gagnon Col. Richard W. Gibbs Col. Jennifer L. Grant Col. Stewart A. Hammons Col. Robert S. Jobe Col. John M. Klein, Jr. Col. Gregory Kreuder Col. Benjamin R. Maitre Col. Matteo G. Martemucci Col. Caroline M. Miller Col. David A. Mineau Col. Paul J. Murray Col. Ty W. Neuman Col. John P. Newberry Col. Jefferson J. O'Donnell Col. Thomas B. Palenske Col. Evan L. P… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8027 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S8027 | S8028 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8027 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8027-S8028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Commerce Committee be discharged from further consideration and that the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of PN Nos. 2507, 2626, 2638, 2639, 2670, 2671; that the nominations be confirmed; that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows: The following named officer for appointment in the United States Coast Guard to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 271(e): To be commander Douglas M. Salik The following named officer for appointment to serve as the Director of the Coast Guard Reserve in the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 53(b): To be rear admiral (lower half) Rear Adm. Matthew W. Sibley The following named officers of the Coast Guard permanent commissioned teaching staff for appointment in the United States Coast Guard to the grades indicated under title 14, U.S.C, sections 189 and 276: To be captain ANNA W. HICKEY To be commander VICTORIA C. FUTCH The following named officer of the United States Coast Guard to the position of Coast Guard Band Director to the grade indicated under t… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8028-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8028 | S8028 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3628"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8028 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT Enrolled Bill Signed Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2017, the Secretary of the Senate, on December 21, 2018, during the adjournment of the Senate, received a message from the House of Representatives announcing that the Speaker had signed the following enrolled bill: S. 3628. An act to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Under the authority of the order of the Senate of January 3, 2017, the enrolled bill was signed on December 21, 2018, during the adjournment of the Senate, by the Acting President pro tempore (Mr. Daines). ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8028-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED | SENATE | SENATE | ENROLLEDPRESENTED | S8028 | S8028 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3628"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8028 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that on December 21, 2018, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bill: S. 3628. An act to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8028-4 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SSUBMISSION | S8028 | S8028 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "741"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "742"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "743"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8028 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS The following concurrent resolutions and Senate resolutions were read, and referred (or acted upon), as indicated: By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Coons, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Carper, and Mr. Van Hollen): S. Res. 741. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the letter of resignation of Secretary of Defense James Mattis and on the decision of President Trump to rapidly withdraw United States forces from Syria; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. By Mr. JONES (for himself and Mr. Perdue): S. Res. 742. A resolution designating the first week of December 2018, and supporting the designation of each first week of December thereafter, as ``Cancer Screen Week'', identifying the burden of cancer in the United States, and encouraging people to talk with their healthcare providers about appropriate screenings for the prevention and early detection of cancer; considered and agreed to. By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Van Hollen): S. Res. 743. A resolution congratulating the International Association of Fire Fighters on the 100th anniversary of its founding; considered and agreed to. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8028-5 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | SENATE RESOLUTION 741--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE LETTER OF RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JAMES MATTIS AND ON THE DECISION OF PRESIDENT TRUMP TO RAPIDLY WITHDRAW UNITED STATES... | SENATE | SENATE | SRESOLUTION | S8028 | S8029 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "741"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "741"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "741"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8028 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8028-S8029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ______ SENATE RESOLUTION 741--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE LETTER OF RESIGNATION OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JAMES MATTIS AND ON THE DECISION OF PRESIDENT TRUMP TO RAPIDLY WITHDRAW UNITED STATES FORCES FROM SYRIA Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Coons, Mr. Reed, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Carper, and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations: S. Res. 741 Whereas James Mattis served the United States with distinction over the course of a long career in the United States Marine Corp and as Secretary of Defense; Whereas the Senate concurs with the following sentiments expressed in letter of resignation submitted by Secretary Mattis to President Trump: (1) The strength of the United States is inextricably linked to the strength of our system of alliances and partnerships. (2) The United States cannot protect our interests or serve as the indispensable nation in the free world without those alliances and partnerships. (3) Maintaining that system of alliances and partnerships requires that the United States demonstrate respect for our allies. (4) While the Armed Forces of the United States cannot serve as the world's policeman, the United States must use all tools of American power to provide for the common defense, including providing effective leadership to our alliances. (5) Those alliances and partnerships have assisted the United States in increasing our national security, for example when all North Atlantic Treaty Organization… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8028 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S8028 | S8028 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8028 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8028] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION ______ MORNING BUSINESS Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8029-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | SENATE RESOLUTION 743--CONGRATULATING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING | SENATE | SENATE | CONGRATULATIONS | S8029 | S8030 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "743"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "743"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "743"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8029 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8029-S8030] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 743--CONGRATULATING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Reed, and Mr. Van Hollen) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to: S. Res. 743 Whereas, on February 28, 1918, delegates representing 24 firefighter unions united to form the International Association of Fire Fighters (referred to in this preamble as the ``IAFF'') to ``organize all fire fighters . . . foster a higher degree of skill and efficiency . . . improve and protect members' health and welfare . . . establish safety standards . . . cultivate friendship and fellowship . . . provide proper compensation for work performed . . . and improve social and economic conditions''; Whereas, in 1918, at the first IAFF Convention, the IAFF adopted 20 resolutions to benefit firefighters and the fire service, including resolutions relating to-- (1) a two-platoon system; (2) pension laws; (3) automatic sprinkler systems; (4) building inspections; and (5) the removal of hazards for fire prevention; Whereas, throughout the history of the IAFF, the IAFF has successfully improved the knowledge, skills and abilities of the domestic defenders of the people of the United States by designing, developing, and deploying high quality standardized training in a multitude of disciplines, including-- (1) hazardous materials response; (2) responding to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction; (3) confined space operations; (4) responding to incidents involving illi… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8029 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | SENATE RESOLUTION 742--DESIGNATING THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER 2018, AND SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF EACH FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER THEREAFTER, AS "CANCER SCREEN WEEK", IDENTIFYING THE BURDEN OF... | SENATE | SENATE | DESIGNATING | S8029 | S8029 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "742"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "742"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "742"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8029 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SENATE RESOLUTION 742--DESIGNATING THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER 2018, AND SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF EACH FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER THEREAFTER, AS ``CANCER SCREEN WEEK'', IDENTIFYING THE BURDEN OF CANCER IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO TALK WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ABOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENINGS FOR THE PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER Mr. JONES (for himself and Mr. Perdue) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to.: S. Res. 742 Whereas the American Cancer Society estimates that, in 2018, more than 600,000 people in the United States will lose their lives to cancer; Whereas the National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 18,000 to 210,000 deaths in United States from cancer could be avoided through prevention and early detection; Whereas the death rate from cancer dropped 25 percent between 1991 and 2014 because of reductions in smoking and advances in early detection and treatment; Whereas, according to the American Cancer Society, the 5- year relative survival rate for cancer detected at the local stage is approximately 55 percent for lung cancer, 90 percent for colon and rectum cancers, 91 percent for cervical cancer, 99 percent for breast cancer, and 98 percent for melanoma of the skin; Whereas many of those cancers are often preventable and early detection and treatment are critical, as cancer does not always cause symptoms and many cancers occur in people with no family history of cancer; Whereas specific types of cancer disproportionately affect different populations, for example-- (1) b… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8030-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TEXT OF AMENDMENTS | SENATE | SENATE | SAMENDMENTTEXT | S8030 | S8034 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "573"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4203"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4203"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4969"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8030 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8030-S8034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TEXT OF AMENDMENTS SA 4179. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Nelson)) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4203, to amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking; as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Combat Online Predators Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTY FOR STALKERS OF CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: ``Sec. 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), if the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. ``(b) Limitation.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a person who violates section 2261A if-- ``(1) the person is subject to a sentence under section 2261(b)(5); and ``(2)(A) the person is under the age of 18 at the time the offense occurred; or ``(B) the victim of the offense is not less than 15 nor more than 17 years of age and not more than 3 years younger than the person who committed the offense at the time the offense occurred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: ``2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children.''. … | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8030-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Text of Senate Amendment 4179 | SENATE | SENATE | SAMENDMENTTEXTIND | S8030 | S8030 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8030 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8030] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SA 4179. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Nelson)) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4203, to amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking; as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Combat Online Predators Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTY FOR STALKERS OF CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: ``Sec. 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), if the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. ``(b) Limitation.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a person who violates section 2261A if-- ``(1) the person is subject to a sentence under section 2261(b)(5); and ``(2)(A) the person is under the age of 18 at the time the offense occurred; or ``(B) the victim of the offense is not less than 15 nor more than 17 years of age and not more than 3 years younger than the person who committed the offense at the time the offense occurred.''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2261A the following new item: ``2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children.''. (c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2261A of title … | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8030-4 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Text of Senate Amendment 4180 | SENATE | SENATE | SAMENDMENTTEXTIND | S8030 | S8032 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8030 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8030-S8032] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SA 4180. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Peters) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 573, to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission; as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2018''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) it is in the interest of the Nation to establish a commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system; (2) there has not been a comprehensive study since the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice was established in 1965; (3) that commission, in a span of 18 months, produced a comprehensive report entitled ``The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society,'' which contained 200 specific recommendations on all aspects of the criminal justice system involving Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, civic organizations, religious institutions, business groups, and individual citizens; and (4) developments over the intervening 50 years require once again that Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments, law enforcement agencies, including rank and file officers, civil rights organizations, community-based organization leaders, civic organizations, religious institutions, business groups, and individual citizens come together to review evidence and consider how to improve the criminal justice system. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMISSION. There is established a commission to be known as the ``National Criminal Justice Commission'' (referred to in this Act as t… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8030 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED | SENATE | SENATE | SAMENDMENTSSUB | S8030 | S8030 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "573"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "573"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4203"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4203"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4969"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4969"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8030 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8030] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED SA 4179. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Nelson)) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4203, to amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking. SA 4180. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Peters) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 573, to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission. SA 4181. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Corker) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4969, to improve the design and construction of diplomatic posts, and for other purposes. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8032 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Text of Senate Amendment 4181 | SENATE | SENATE | SAMENDMENTTEXTIND | S8032 | S8034 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8032 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8032-S8034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] SA 4181. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Corker) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 4969, to improve the design and construction of diplomatic posts, and for other purposes; as follows: Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Embassy Design and Security Act of 2018''. SEC. 2. STANDARDIZATION IN CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) or successor office should prioritize the standardization of embassy design and keep customization to a minimum. (b) Consultation.--The Secretary of State shall carry out any new embassy compound project or new consulate compound project that utilizes a non-standard design, including those projects that are in the design phase or pre-design phase as of the date of the enactment of this Act, only in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees. The Secretary shall provide such committees, for each such project, the following documentation: (1) A comparison of the estimated full lifecycle costs of the project at issue to the estimated full lifecycle costs of such project if such project were to use a standard design. (2) A comparison of the estimated completion date of such project to the estimated completion date of such project if such project were to use a standard design. (3) A comparison of the security of such completed project to the security of such completed project if such completed project were to use a standard design. (4) A justification … | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8034-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | AMENDING THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT OF 2016 TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE LEASEBACK OF CERTAIN FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8034 | S8034 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "7319"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "7319"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8034 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AMENDING THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT OF 2016 TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE LEASEBACK OF CERTAIN FEDERAL REAL PROPERTY Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 7319, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 7319) to amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to provide flexibility with respect to the leaseback of certain Federal real property, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 7319) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8034-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | AMENDING THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT OF 2016 TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORM BOARD HAS ADEQUATE TIME TO CARRY OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8034 | S8034 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "7318"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "7318"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8034 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AMENDING THE FEDERAL ASSETS SALE AND TRANSFER ACT OF 2016 TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS REFORM BOARD HAS ADEQUATE TIME TO CARRY OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 7318, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 7318) to amend the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 to ensure that the Public Buildings Reform Board has adequate time to carry out the responsibilities of the Board. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 7318) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8034-4 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | AUTHORIZING EARLY REPAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS TO THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WITHIN THE NORTHPORT IRRIGATION DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8034 | S8034 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4689"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4689"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8034 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] AUTHORIZING EARLY REPAYMENT OF OBLIGATIONS TO THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WITHIN THE NORTHPORT IRRIGATION DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF NEBRASKA. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4689 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4689) to authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska. There being no objection, the committee was discharged and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 4689) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8034-5 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8034 | S8036 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "1967"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "1967"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8034 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8034-S8036] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BUREAU OF RECLAMATION PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 663, H.R. 1967. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1967) to amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped storage hydropower development utilizing multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, which had been reported from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act''. SEC. 2. AUTHORITY FOR PUMPED STORAGE HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT USING MULTIPLE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION RESERVOIRS. Section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), in the fourth sentence, by striking ``, including small conduit hydropower development'' and inserting ``and reserve to the Secretary the exclusive authority to develop small conduit hydropower using Bureau of Reclamation facilities and pumped storage hydropower exclusively using Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs''; and (2) in paragraph (8), by striking ``has been filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as of August 9, 2013'' and inserting ``was filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission before August 9, 2013, and is still pending''. … | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8034 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION ACT | SENATE | SENATE | COMMEMORATING | S8034 | S8034 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3661"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3661"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8034 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8034] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate the message to accompany S. 3661. The Presiding Officer laid before the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives: Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 3661) entitled ``An Act to provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II.'', do pass with an amendment. Mr. McCONNELL. I move to concur in the House amendment, and I ask unanimous consent that the motion be agreed to and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8036-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8036 | S8036 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "7279"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "7279"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8036 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8036] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 7279, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 7279) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for an integrated planning process, to promote green infrastructure, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill was ordered to a third reading and was read the third time. Mr. McCONNELL. I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 7279) was passed. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8036-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CANCER SCREEN WEEK | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8036 | S8036 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "742"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "742"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8036 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8036] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CANCER SCREEN WEEK Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 742, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 742) designating the first week of December 2018, and supporting the designation of each first week of December thereafter, as ``Cancer Screen Week'', identifying the burden of cancer in the United States, and encouraging people to talk with their healthcare providers about appropriate screenings for the prevention and early detection of cancer. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 742) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8036-4 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CONGRATULATING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS | SENATE | SENATE | CONGRATULATIONS | S8036 | S8036 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "743"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "743"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8036 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8036] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONGRATULATING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 743, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 743) congratulating the International Association of Fire Fighters on the 100th anniversary of its founding. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 743) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8036-5 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. SAMUEL DUBOIS COOK | SENATE | SENATE | HONORING | S8036 | S8037 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "285"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "285"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8036 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8036-S8037] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. SAMUEL DUBOIS COOK Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. Res 285 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 285) honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook. There being no objection, the committee was discharged and the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 285) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in the Record of October 5, 2017, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') [[Page S8037]] ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8036 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | COMBAT ONLINE PREDATORS ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8036 | S8036 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4203"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4203"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8036 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8036] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMBAT ONLINE PREDATORS ACT Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4203, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4203) to amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Toomey substitute amendment at the desk be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 4179), in the nature of a substitute, was agreed to as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Combat Online Predators Act''. SEC. 2. ENHANCED PENALTY FOR STALKERS OF CHILDREN. (a) In General.--Chapter 110A of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2261A the following: ``Sec. 2261B. Enhanced penalty for stalkers of children ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), if the victim of an offense under section 2261A is under the age of 18 years, the maximum imprisonment for the offense is 5 years greater than the maximum term of imprisonment otherwise provided for that offense in section 2261. … | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8037-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION ACT OF 2017 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8037 | S8039 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "573"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "573"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8037 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8037-S8039] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION ACT OF 2017 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 573 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 573) to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I further ask unanimous consent that the amendment at the desk be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 4180) in the nature of a substitute was agreed to, as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2018''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds that-- (1) it is in the interest of the Nation to establish a commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system; (2) there has not been a comprehensive study since the President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice was established in 1965; (3) that commission, in a span of 18 months, produced a comprehensive report entitled ``The Challenge of Crime in a Free Society,'' which contained 200 specific recommendations on all aspects of the criminal justice syst… | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8037 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PROVIDING FOR A CORRECTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 4174 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8037 | S8037 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "149"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "149"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4174"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4174"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8037 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8037] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PROVIDING FOR A CORRECTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 4174 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 149, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 149) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution. Mr. McCONNELL. I further ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 149) was agreed to. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8039 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | EMBASSY SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 2019 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8039 | S8041 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4969"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4969"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8039 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8039-S8041] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EMBASSY SECURITY AUTHORIZATION ACT, FISCAL YEAR 2019 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4969 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 4969) to improve the design and construction of diplomatic posts, and for other purposes. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Corker substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 4181) in the nature of a substitute was agreed to, as follows: (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Embassy Design and Security Act of 2018''. SEC. 2. STANDARDIZATION IN CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) or successor office should prioritize the standardization of embassy design and keep customization to a minimum. (b) Consultation.--The Secretary of State shall carry out any new embassy compound project or new consulate compound project that utilizes a non-standard design, including those projects that… | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8041-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session) | SENATE | SENATE | SEXECCAL | S8041 | S8043 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8041 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8041-S8043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] EXECUTIVE CALENDAR Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session and the Commerce Committee be discharged from further consideration and the Senate proceed to the en bloc consideration of PN Nos. 2705 and 2706; that the nominations be confirmed and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order; that any statements related to the nominations be printed in the Record; and that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the nominations en bloc. The nominations were considered and confirmed en bloc as follows: The following named officers for appointment in the United States Coast Guard to the grade indicated under title 14, U.S.C., section 271(E): To be commander AUSTIN L. ADCOCK ANTONE S. ALONGI MATTHEW S. AUSTIN SAMUEL H. BABBITT MICHAEL W. BAIRD JON T. BARTEL PATRICIA M. BENNETT ROBERT A. BIXLER II KELLY C. BLACKBURN JULIE E. BLANCHFIELD RONALD D. BLEDSOE, JR. BRIAN T. BOLAND JEFFREY M. BOLLING MARY D. BROOKS KATHERINE L. BROWN STACI K. BROWN BRADLEY A. BRUNAUGH KENNETH J. BURGESS ERIC S. BURLEY JASON A. BUSTAMENTE WILLIAM R. CAHILL JAMES M. CARABIN JOEL B. CARSE AARON J. CASAVANT XOCHITL L. CASTANEDA ACE V. CASTLE ERIC W. CHANG DAVID K. CHAPMAN DARYL C. CLARY GREGORY A… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8041 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | COMBATING EUROPEAN ANTI-SEMITISM ACT OF 2017 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8041 | S8041 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "672"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "672"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8041 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8041] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] COMBATING EUROPEAN ANTI-SEMITISM ACT OF 2017 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 672 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 672) to require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. McCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (H.R. 672) was ordered to a third reading, was read the third time, and passed. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8043-2 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ORDER OF BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8043 | S8043 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8043 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, here is where we are. The Senate will next meet for a pro forma session on Monday. That is the 24th. The next scheduled session will be on the 27th of December. As I said earlier today when we opened, I am glad that productive discussions are continuing. When these negotiations produce a solution that is acceptable to all parties, which means 60 votes in the Senate, a majority in the House, and a Presidential signature, at that point, we will take it up on the Senate floor. Senators will be notified when a vote is scheduled and, in the meantime, the discussions and negotiations continue. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8043-3 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ORDERS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 | SENATE | SENATE | SORDERFOR | S8043 | S8043 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8043 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ORDERS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn to then convene for a pro forma session on Monday, December 24, at 11 a.m.; I further ask that when the Senate adjourns on Monday, December 24, it next convene at 4 p.m., on Thursday, December 27; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and morning business be closed; finally, that following leader remarks, the Senate resume consideration of the House message to accompany H.R. 695 under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8043-4 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018, AT 11 A.M. | SENATE | SENATE | ADJOURNMENT | S8043 | S8043 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8043 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADJOURNMENT UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2018, AT 11 A.M. Mr. McCONNELL. If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:17 p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 24, 2018, at 11 a.m. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8043-5 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | DISCHARGED NOMINATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8043 | S8043 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8043 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DISCHARGED NOMINATIONS The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of the following nominations by unanimous consent and the nominations were confirmed: COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF DOUGLAS M. SALIK, TO BE COMMANDER. COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF REAR ADM. MATTHEW W. SIBLEY, TO BE REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF). COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANNA W. HICKEY AND ENDING WITH VICTORIA C. FUTCH, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER 14, 2018. COAST GUARD NOMINATION OF ADAM R. WILLIAMSON, TO BE COMMANDER. COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MARC C. DEVEREAUX AND ENDING WITH CRAIG L. WENNET, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2018. COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GRETCHEN M. BAILEY AND ENDING WITH ANDREW J. WRIGHT, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2018. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of the following nominations by unanimous consent and the nominations were confirmed. COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH AUSTIN L. ADCOCK AND ENDING WITH DAVID J. YADRICK, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DECEMBER 19, 2018. COAST GUARD NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JUSTIN P. AARONSON AND ENDING WITH JAMES B. ZORN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON DECEMBER 19, 2… | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8043-6 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CONFIRMATIONS | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8043 | S8044 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8043 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8043-S8044] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CONFIRMATIONS Executive nominations confirmed by the Senate December 22, 2018: IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be brigadier general COL. DAVID W. ABBA COL. CHRISTOPHER R. AMRHEIN COL. CHARLES D. BOLTON COL. LARRY R. BROADWELL, JR. COL. TERRY L. BULLARD COL. SCOTT A. CAIN COL. JIMMY R. CANLAS COL. JULIAN C. CHEATER COL. ROY W. COLLINS COL. COLIN J. CONNOR COL. DONALD J. COTHERN COL. DAVID S. EAGLIN COL. STEVEN G. EDWARDS COL. TROY L. ENDICOTT COL. GREGORY J. GAGNON COL. RICHARD W. GIBBS COL. JENNIFER L. GRANT COL. STEWART A. HAMMONS COL. ROBERT S. JOBE COL. JOHN M. KLEIN, JR. COL. GREGORY KREUDER COL. BENJAMIN R. MAITRE COL. MATTEO G. MARTEMUCCI COL. CAROLINE M. MILLER COL. DAVID A. MINEAU COL. PAUL J. MURRAY COL. TY W. NEUMAN COL. JOHN P. NEWBERRY COL. JEFFERSON J. O'DONNELL COL. THOMAS B. PALENSKE COL. EVAN L. PETTUS COL. CHRISTOPHER S. POVAK COL. BRADLEY L. PYBURN COL. CHAD D. RADUEGE COL. MICHAEL T. RAWLS COL. RYAN R. SAMUELSON COL. DAVID J. SANFORD COL. DAVID G. SHOEMAKER COL. REBECCA J. SONKISS COL. CLAUDE K. TUDOR, JR. COL. DANIEL H. TULLEY COL. JEFFERY D. VALENZIA COL. JOHN C. WALKER COL. STEVEN P. WHITNEY IN THE MARINE CORPS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: To be major general BRIG. GEN. BRADLEY S. JAMES IN THE AIR FORCE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR… | |||
| CREC-2018-12-22-pt1-PgS8043 | 2018-12-22 | 115 | 2 | 164 | LEGISLATIVE SESSION | SENATE | SENATE | SLEGISLATIVE | S8043 | S8043 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8043 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 203 (Saturday, December 22, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8043] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LEGISLATIVE SESSION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate will now resume legislative session. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS-FrontMatter-15 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | FRONTMATTER | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] S E N A T E Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 No. 202 | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PRAYER | SENATE | SENATE | PRAYER | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PRAYER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer: Let us pray. Eternal Father, strong to save, we put our trust in You. Continue to be our shelter in the time of storm. Guide our lawmakers. Keep ever before them the vision of a better world that is yet to be. May the words of their mouths and the meditations of their hearts be pleasing to You, O Lord, our strength and our Redeemer. Lord, give our Senators pure intentions, a steadfast regard for Your glory, and a faith that will not shrink, though pressed by many challenges. We pray, in Your mighty Name. Amen. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-3 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE | SENATE | SENATE | PLEDGE | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Presiding Officer led the Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-4 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will please read a communication to the Senate from the President pro tempore (Mr. Hatch). The senior assistant legislative clerk read the following letter: U.S. Senate, President pro tempore, Washington, DC, December 21, 2018. To the Senate: Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby appoint the Honorable John Cornyn, a Senator from the State of Texas, to perform the duties of the Chair. Orrin G. Hatch, President pro tempore. Mr. CORNYN thereupon assumed the Chair as Acting President pro tempore. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-5 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the leadership time is reserved. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-6 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S8005 | S8005 | [{"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. (Thereupon, Mr. KENNEDY assumed the chair.) Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-7 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Democratic leader is recognized. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005-8 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | GOVERNMENT FUNDING | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8005 | S8006 | [{"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8005-S8006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GOVERNMENT FUNDING Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, the events of the past week should concern every American. This may have been the most chaotic week of what is undoubtedly the most chaotic Presidency ever in the history of the United States. The stock market is in a tumult and in decline. The Secretary of Defense, one of the only pairs of steady hands in our government, is resigning from the administration in protest. The United States is pulling out of Syria and likely Afghanistan, abandoning our coalitions, allies, and the Kurds, and surrendering the field to Putin, Iran, Hezbollah, ISIS, the Taliban, and Bashar al-Assad. The positions of Defense Secretary, of Attorney General, of Ambassador to the United Nations, of Interior Secretary, and even of Chief of Staff to the President are all in flux. The institutions of our government lack steady and experienced leadership. With all of these departures, it is about to get even more unsteady. The President is making decisions without counsel, without preparation, and even without communication between relevant Departments and relevant Agencies. All of this turmoil is causing chaos in the markets, chaos abroad, and it is making the United States less prosperous and less secure. To top it all off, President Trump has thrown a temper tantrum and now has us careening toward a Trump shutdown over Christmas. In a short time, the Senate will take part in a pointless exercise to demonstrate to our House colleagues and the President what everyone here already knows: There are not the votes in the Senate for an expensive, taxpayer-funded border wall. President Trump, you will not get your wall. Abandon your shutdown strategy. You are not getting the wall today, next week, or … | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8005 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | Senate | SENATE | SENATE | CALLTOORDER | S8005 | S8005 | 164 Cong. Rec. S8005 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8005] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page S8005]] Senate The Senate met at 12 noon and was called to order by the Honorable John Cornyn, a Senator from the State of Texas. ____________________ | |||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8006-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017--MOTION TO PROCEED | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8006 | S8007 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "John Cornyn", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Richard J. Durbin", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8006 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8006-S8007] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017--MOTION TO PROCEED Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask the Chair to lay before the Senate the House message to accompany H.R. 695, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Utah (Mr. Hatch), the Senator from Nevada (Mr. Heller), the Senator from Georgia (Mr. Isakson), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Kyl), and the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul). Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from California (Mrs. Feinstein) is necessarily absent. The yeas and nays resulted--yeas 47, nays 47, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No. 274 Leg.] YEAS--47 Alexander Barrasso Blunt Boozman Burr Capito Cassidy Collins Corker Cornyn Cotton Crapo Cruz Daines Enzi Ernst Fischer Flake Gardner Graham Grassley Hoeven Hyde-Smith Inhofe [[Page S8007]] Johnson Jones Kennedy Lankford Lee McConnell Moran Murkowski Perdue Portman Risch Roberts Rounds Rubio Sasse Scott Shelby Sullivan Thune Tillis Toomey Wicker Young NAYS--47 Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Booker Brown Cantwell Cardin Carper Casey Coons Cortez Masto Donnelly Duckworth Durbin Gillibrand Harris Hassan Heinrich … | |
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8006 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8006 | S8006 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8006 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8006] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, yesterday the House passed an amended version of the continuing resolution to sustain government funding and sent it here for our consideration. In addition to giving the entire Federal Government the necessary resources to operate into the new year, this legislation also provides much needed investments in disaster relief for hard-hit communities and in our national security, particularly the integrity of our borders. In my view, this legislation would be quite uncontroversial in a more normal political moment--in a moment when both parties put the obvious national interest ahead of any personal spite for the President. I support the additional border security and disaster aid that the House added to the bill, and I am proud to vote for it. It is not a radical concept that the American people's government should be able to control the people and the goods that flow into our country. It is not a radical concept that physical barriers play an important role in achieving security--unless there is a caucus of lawmakers who go to bed at night with their front doors wide open that I am not aware of. What is radical, what is way out of the mainstream, is this absurd premise of the open-borders far left that achieving basic stability and law enforcement on our southern border is somehow in itself without compassion or discriminatory or immoral. Fairness and compassion don't mean enforcing only some of our laws halfheartedly; fairness and compassion mean that we fulfill our governing duties for the American people. If we continue to throw up our hands and tolerate a status quo that is allowing too many drugs and da… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8007 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8007 | S8011 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Charles E. Schumer", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Bob Corker", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Jeff Flake", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Lamar Alexander", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Christopher A. Coons", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Doug Jones", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Benjamin L. Cardin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8007 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8007-S8011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] CHILD PROTECTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2017 The Chair lays before the Senate the following message from the House: Resolved, That the House agree to the amendment of the Senate to the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 695), entitled ``An Act to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.'', with an amendment. The VICE PRESIDENT. The majority leader. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. Vice President and colleagues, here where we are. It is now clear there are enough votes to proceed to the pending legislation on government funding, disaster relief, and border security. Within the Republican conference, there is strong support for the President's reasonable request for more resources to tackle the urgent situation at our southern border. Republicans support the House-passed bill, which includes additional border security funding. We are also, however, eager to complete the remaining appropriations bills that the Senate has already passed. However, obviously, since any eventual solution requires 60 votes here in the Senate, it has been clear from the beginning that two things are necessary: support from enough Senate Democrats to pass the proposal at 60 and a Presidential signature. As a result, the Senate has voted to proceed to legislation before us in order to preserve maximum flexibility for a productive conversation to continue between the White House and our Democratic colleagues. I hope Senate Democrats will work with the White House on an agr… | |
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8011-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE TO MAKE A CORRECTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF THE BILL S. 3628 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8011 | S8011 | [{"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Steve Daines", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "148"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "148"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3628"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3628"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8011 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE TO MAKE A CORRECTION IN THE ENROLLMENT OF THE BILL S. 3628 Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 148, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 148) directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 3628. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 148) was agreed to. Mr. McCONNELL. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. DAINES. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | |
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8011-3 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | MORNING BUSINESS | SENATE | SENATE | SMBUSINESS | S8011 | S8011 | [{"name": "Steve Daines", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8011 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MORNING BUSINESS Mr. DAINES. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8011-4 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | GUATEMALA | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8011 | S8012 | [{"name": "Patrick J. Leahy", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8011 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8011-S8012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GUATEMALA Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, like many Members of Congress who have long supported efforts to help build an independent judiciary and reduce public corruption and impunity in Guatemala, I have observed a pattern of alarming actions by President Morales's administration and his allies in Guatemala's Congress to thwart these efforts. In the latest development, earlier this week, the Guatemalan Ministry of Foreign Affairs withdrew the diplomatic immunity of 11 investigators and other personnel of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala, CICIG, and ordered them to leave the country. This followed an announcement by the Minister of Interior of the removal of another 15 high-ranking police officials from their posts. Over the years, the United States has invested many tens of millions of dollars to support the national police, the attorney general's office, and CICIG. These actions by the Morales's administration directly undermine those investments and indicate that it cannot be trusted to keep its word and is not serious about upholding the rule of law. Working jointly with the Attorney General's Office, CICIG has investigated cases of public corruption and other serious crimes. It has helped to strengthen the investigative capabilities of the attorney general's office and the police and promoted key criminal justice reforms. For this reason, CICIG, its commissioner, and the former attorney general have been the target of acts of intimidation and a smear campaign orchestrated by the Morales's administration and its allies in the military and the media. These actions by the government threaten CICIG' s independence and its ability to function effectively. According to information I have r… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8011 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FAIR TREATMENT ACT OF 2017 | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8011 | S8011 | [{"name": "Benjamin L. Cardin", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}, {"name": "Mitch McConnell", "role": "speaking"}] | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2274"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2274"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2274"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8011 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8011] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FAIR TREATMENT ACT OF 2017 Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 290, S. 2274. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk: A bill (S. 2274) to provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 2274) was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed as follows: S. 2274 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017''. SEC. 2. COMPENSATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AFFECTED BY A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS. Section 1341 of title 31, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``An officer'' and inserting ``Except as specified in this subchapter or any other provision of law, an officer''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(c)(1) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `covered lapse in appropriations' means any lapse in appropriations that begins on or after December 22, 2017; and … | |
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8012-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | REMEMBERING PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8012 | S8013 | [{"name": "Benjamin L. Cardin", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8012 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8012-S8013] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REMEMBERING PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH Mr. CARDIN. Madam President, I was honored to attend the ceremonies in the Capitol Rotunda and at Washington National Cathedral for former President George H.W. Bush. I first met President Bush when he was Vice President and I was the speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. He visited Annapolis, and I presented him with a Maryland tie. He immediately took off his tie, which he gave to me, and put on the Maryland tie, which he wore with pride. He had a keen eye for detail, for the little things. I had a book on a shelf in my office which was still in the shrink-wrap packaging. He sent me a note--one of his thousands of famous personal notes--gently ribbing me, writing, ``It's good to see you are keeping up on your reading.'' I thing George H.W. Bush may have been the most qualified person ever elected President, starting all the way back to his high school years at Phillips Academy Andover, where he was president of the senior class, secretary of the student council, a member of the editorial board of the school newspaper, and captain of the varsity baseball and soccer teams. He was one of the youngest aviators in the Navy at the beginning of World War II and was barely 20 when his Grumman TBM Avenger was hit by flak during an attack on Japanese installations on Chichijima. He calmly delivered his payload, scoring several hits, before flying as far away from the island as he could in a plane with its engines on fire. He bailed out and ended up in an inflatable raft for four hours before being rescued by the submarine USS Finback. He flew 58 combat missions, for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, and the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the USS San Ja… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8012 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | GOVERNMENT FUNDING | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8012 | S8012 | [{"name": "Dianne Feinstein", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8012 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8012] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] GOVERNMENT FUNDING Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, I rise today regarding President Trump's reversal of his commitment to support a short-term government funding bill and defer further spending negotiations until February. The Senate voted late Wednesday night on bipartisan legislation to avoid a government shutdown right before Christmas. I supported that legislation, and my position has not changed. I do not support President Trump's wall proposal, and I do not believe the President should shut down the government over it. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell scheduled a vote on a straightforward, 7-week continuing resolution because the White House committed to him that President Trump would sign it into law. The Senate voted on that legislation with the understanding that the President would sign it and defer any further debate over his wall until February. President Trump's reversal of his commitment to sign the continuing resolution has now placed the Federal Government on the brink of a shutdown. Everyone knows that Trump's border wall proposal cannot get the 60 votes it needs in order to pass the Senate. That is an inescapable fact that the President needs to finally accept. I cannot support the version of the short-term continuing resolution that the House passed last night. The $5.7 billion in wall funding added by House Republicans is accompanied by no meaningful justification from the White House. Earlier this year, President Trump requested $1.6 billion in wall funding. That was the amount requested in the President's official budget submitted to Congress. That was the amount that would be provided under the spending bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Now, however, the President says … | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8013 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING SENATORS | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8013 | S8014 | [{"name": "Lisa Murkowski", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8013 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8013-S8014] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO DEPARTING SENATORS Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, December should be the happiest [[Page S8014]] month of the year, as we await Christmas and the New Year, but in the even numbered years, it is bittersweet as we say goodbye to colleagues who will not be returning in the next Congress. While the body often seems to be polarized and contentious to the public that knows us only from media appearances, the fact is that partnership and alliances across the aisle are part of the fabric of the body, and friendships of unlikely allies abound. This is not to say that we don't disagree on issues; we very much do. But we strive for these disagreements never to erode our collegiality. I would like to take this opportunity to thank those with whom I have been proud to serve, Mr. Hatch, our President Pro Tempore, Mr. Corker, Mr. Flake, and Mr. Heller on my side of the aisle for their distinguished service. To my friend, Mr. Kyl, it has been a pleasure to serve with you again. On the Democrat side of the aisle, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. McCaskill, Mr. Nelson, and especially my dear friend, Ms. Heitkamp, the Senator from North Dakota. Each of these individuals cares deeply for the Nation, for the States they have represented so ably, and for the Senate. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8014-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO BOB CORKER | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8014 | S8014 | [{"name": "Lisa Murkowski", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8014 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8014] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO BOB CORKER Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, people often forget that each of us comes to the Senate having done other significant things in life. Mr. Corker, the Senator from Tennessee, came here with a series of experiences that greatly informed his work in the Senate, as well as the work of his colleagues. Mr. Corker was a success in business long before he entered politics, and he brought the lessons of that success into public service. He was the deeply respected mayor of Chattanooga, TN. Mayors are perhaps the most accountable elected officials in the Nation. They are a pragmatic results-oriented stock. They live in the communities that they govern, so there is no place to hide, and they are forced to defend their records because the electorate knows what they have done and haven't. No room for spin when you are a mayor. Bob then brought the lessons of both of these careers to the U.S. Senate where he is known as a no-nonsense Senator who cuts through the bluster and focuses on the facts. On difficult problems, whether it was the Iran nuclear agreement or working to save the American automobile industry from near collapse, he brought discipline to our deliberations. I would like to say a few words about Bob's work as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has historically held a preeminent role in the formulation and execution of U.S. foreign policy. Chairman Corker approached the position with all of the grace and diplomacy appropriate to the office. As the Senate's representative to the executive in foreign policy, he ably represented our interests. He asked the questions that were on so many of our minds and then he returned to the Senate to explain the… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8014-3 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO HEIDI HEITKAMP | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8014 | S8014 | [{"name": "Lisa Murkowski", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8014 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8014] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO HEIDI HEITKAMP Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, Heidi Heitkamp and I share much in common. Although we sit on different sides of the aisle, we represent resource States, we represent significant populations of Native Americans, and we are each fiercely independent women who have tended to vote our conscience over party on the toughest issues of our time. We are also the best of friends off the court. So it will come as no surprise to those who know us that I am heartbroken that my friend will not be returning to serve alongside me in the next Congress. Our collaborations over the past 6 years have been very productive. We partnered on creating the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children, a body named for respected Elders from each of our States. The commission has been stood up and is now operating. I am hopeful that the commission will conclude its work with recommendations that we can adopt into law. The adoption of those recommendations will be a fitting legacy for my friend, the Senator from North Dakota. Senator Heitkamp and I have also collaborated on Savanna's Act, which is the first piece of legislation to specifically address the epidemic of missing and murdered Native women and girls in America. This cause is so very important to my friend, as it is to me, but I would like to share a story about my friend that is so telling about her commitment and her character. On the Wednesday, following our return from the election day and Veterans Day recess, I had a news conference scheduled with the Urban Indian Health Institute. That news conference was called to discuss the results of a new report on the epidemic of missing and murdered Native women and girls in urban American cities. … | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8014-4 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO IAN JANNETTA | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8014 | S8015 | [{"name": "Chris Van Hollen", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8014 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8014-S8015] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO IAN JANNETTA Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam President, I wish to recognize an excellent [[Page S8015]] former member of my staff, Ian Jannetta, who is leaving Capitol Hill after 8 years of service. Having worked for his home State Senator Casey of Pennsylvania, on the Joint Economic Committee, as part of my team in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, and finally with Senator Heitkamp of North Dakota, Ian has many friends on Capitol Hill and will be missed. During his time in my office, Ian never hesitated to roll up his sleeves and get the job done. He worked tirelessly on issues ranging from providing equal rights for all people, protecting our environment and the Chesapeake Bay, to building an economy that works for all Americans. His strong communications skills, coupled with his kindness, calm presence, and sense of humor, served my team and the people of Maryland well for over 4 years. As Ian tackles his next project at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, he continues his commitment to public service, a proud tradition set by his mother Heather and his father David, who both started their careers in the U.S. Air Force and continued their service in State government. I know he will make a tremendous impact. I join his many colleagues, friends, and family to wish him well, and I look forward to hearing about the extraordinary work he does next. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8014 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO ORRIN HATCH | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8014 | S8014 | [{"name": "Lisa Murkowski", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8014 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8014] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO ORRIN HATCH Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, I pay tribute to my friend, the Senator from Utah, President pro tempore of the Senate, who is retiring after 41 years of service. Senator Hatch is known as a Senator's Senator. He has had more legislation signed into law than any other living Member of this body, and he has chaired the Finance, Judiciary, and Labor and Human Resources Committees with great distinction. Today we call that Labor and Human Resources Committee the HELP Committee. We all recall the friendship Mr. Hatch had with the late Senator from Massachusetts, Mr. Kennedy. This relationship was responsible for some of the most impactful legislation of our time. The State Children's Health Insurance Program, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Ryan White Act, to name a few, and when Senator Kennedy suffered from life's difficulties, Senator Hatch was there to support him as a friend. On June 28, 2017, Senator Hatch published a very important column in TIME Magazine, entitled, ``I am recommitting myself to civility.'' Written in the wake of the attempted massacre of colleagues who were practicing for the annual congressional softball game, a racially motivated stabbing in Portland, and dueling political rallies in Berkeley that turned violent, Senator Hatch observed, ``Civility is the indispensable political norm.'' I would like to quote a few sentences from Mr. Hatch's column because they bear repeating, now more than ever. ``Civility--it is the public virtue that has greased the wheels of our democracy since its inception. Without it, little separates us from the cruelty and chaos of rule by force. For decades, civility has acted as the levee protecting our society fro… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8015-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO THE USS MONTANA COMMITTEE | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8015 | S8016 | [{"name": "Steve Daines", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8015 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8015-S8016] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE USS MONTANA COMMITTEE Mr. DAINES. Madam, today, I wish to honor the men and women of the USS Montana Committee and their notable contributions to our State and our Nation in 2018. The USS Montana Committee is a group of volunteers from Montana who have dedicated themselves to promoting awareness and fostering support for the future commissioning of the USS Montana and all those who will sail aboard her in defense of our Nation. A Virginia Class nuclear fast-attack submarine, the USS Montana will protect carrier and expeditionary strike groups, hunt and destroy enemy ships, and conduct strategic national security missions around the globe. We wait with great anticipation as her 2020 commissioning quickly approaches. Montana has a proud heritage of military service. Some 3,500 Active- Duty servicemembers currently serve at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, and another 4,500 citizen-soldiers serve in the National Guard and Reserve at various locations across the State. Montana also proudly boasts the highest percentage of veterans per capita in the contiguous United States. Beyond the borders of our landlocked home, more than 2,200 U.S. Navy sailors currently call Montana home, adding 134 new Montanans to their ranks in the past 12 months. Once she is commissioned, the USS Montana will be the second U.S. Navy warship to bear our State's namesake. The first, an armored cruiser, AC 13, was commissioned 1908 and served with distinction in World War I. In fact, her keel was laid 112 years ago this week on December 15, 1906. The bell from that ship is currently on display in the lobby of the University of Montana's Adams Center. It has a legacy of its own, playing a prominent role in one of the oldest college f… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8015 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | REMEMBERING BOB DELLWO | SENATE | SENATE | SADDITIONAL | S8015 | S8015 | [{"name": "Steve Daines", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8015 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8015] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ REMEMBERING BOB DELLWO Mr. DAINES. Madam President, today I have the honor of recognizing Bob Dellwo of Choteau, MT, for his over 94 years of service to his community, country, and family. Bob was born in Conrad on August 1, 1924. After his family moved to Choteau, Bob grew up and attended Teton High School, where he was a member of the football team. From 1942-1946, Bob volunteered to serve in WWII. While serving in the Navy, most of his time was spent as a radio man on a dive bomber, where he twice earned the Distinguished Flying Cross. In January of 1946, Bob married his sweetheart Helen. The two were married for over 55 years. Together, they had four children they raised in Choteau and Helena. As owners of various small businesses throughout the years, they were well known and active in their communities. Bob took immense pride in his 22 grandchildren and great- grandchildren and rightfully so. In fact, his granddaughter Liz holds a special spot in the Daines office, having worked on Team Daines for many years. A kind and lighthearted spirit, Bob enjoyed being with his family more than anything, and that is how he chose to spend his time. Bob leaves behind a legacy of friendship, family, faith, and community. His dedication and service to others throughout his life will have a lasting impact for generations to come. I join his family, friends, and community in mourning his death, but we take comfort in knowing he is in a better place now with the love of his life, Helen. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8016-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE | SENATE | SENATE | SMSGHOUSE | S8016 | S8017 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "88"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "148"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HCONRES", "number": "149"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "512"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "695"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "767"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "943"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1023"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1158"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "1162"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1520"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1580"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1862"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2076"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "2200"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2248"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2276"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2278"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "2606"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2736"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3031"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3191"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3247"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3367"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "3383"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3456"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3530"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3628"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3661"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4174"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4227"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "4819"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "5075"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "5509"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "5787"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "5923"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "6287"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "6348"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "HR", "number": "6400"}… | 164 Cong. Rec. S8016 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8016-S8017] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE enrolled bills signed At 12:03 p.m., a message from the House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, announced that the Speaker has signed the following enrolled bills: H.R. 767. An act to establish the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training pilot program to address human trafficking in the health care system. H.R. 1162. An act to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to veterans. H.R. 3383. An act to designate the flood control project in Sedgwick County, Kansas, commonly known as the Wichita-Valley Center Flood Control Project, as the ``M.S. `Mitch' Mitchell Floodway''. H.R. 4227. An act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to examine what actions the Department of Homeland Security is undertaking to combat the threat of vehicular terrorism, and for other purposes. H.R. 4819. An act to promote inclusive economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate transboundary cooperation, improve natural resource management, and build local capacity to protect and preserve threatened wildlife species in the greater Okavango River Basin of southern Africa. H.R. 5075. An act to encourage, enhance, and integrate Ashanti Alert plans throughout the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 5509. An act to direct the National Science Foundation to provide grants for research about STEM education approaches and the STEM-related workforce, and for other p… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8016 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | TRIBUTE TO FRANK BORMAN | SENATE | SENATE | TRIBUTETO | S8016 | S8016 | [{"name": "Jon Tester", "role": "speaking"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8016 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8016] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO FRANK BORMAN Mr. TESTER. Madame President, today I wish to honor a Montanan and an astronaut who, 50 years ago, set off on a journey that took him further from home than any man had been before. On December 21, 1968, Commander Frank Borman, and his crew Jim Lovell and Bill Anders, sat atop a Saturn V rocket and were blasted into space, destined to become the first men to orbit the moon and return safely back to Earth. Apollo 8 flew a dangerous mission at a perilous time for both the space program and our Nation which, much like today, was struggling to heal itself after a year of discord and division. In late December, those differences were put aside as 1 billion souls turned their eyes towards the cosmos and watched as grainy images of the lunar surface were transmitted back to Earth. The magnitude of the moment was undeniable: When we work together, humanity is capable of greatness. That was Commander Borman's last time in space. He now lives in Billings; he and his wife Susan have called Montana home for the past 20 years. As we remember Commander Borman's history-making flight, we must also remember the sense of optimism and pride that it inspired and strive to find it once again. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8017-2 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | REPORTS OF COMMITTEES | SENATE | SENATE | SCOMMREPORT | S8017 | S8017 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2419"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8017 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8017] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The following reports of committees were submitted: By Mr. RISCH, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Report to accompany S. 2419, a bill to amend the Small Business Act to improve the technical and business assistance services under the SBIR and STTR programs (Rept. No. 115- 454). ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8017-3 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS | SENATE | SENATE | SINTROBILLS | S8017 | S8017 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3804"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "3805"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8017 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8017] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as indicated: By Ms. DUCKWORTH: S. 3804. A bill to reinstate the taxation of foreign oil related income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. By Mr. SASSE: S. 3805. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain fraudulent audiovisual records, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8017-4 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS | SENATE | SENATE | SCOSPONSORS | S8017 | S8018 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "738"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "SRES", "number": "738"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "743"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "743"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "743"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1497"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "1497"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2018"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2018"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2274"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2274"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8017 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8017-S8018] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 743 At the request of Mr. Reed, the names of the Senator from Maryland [[Page S8018]] (Mr. Van Hollen), the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. Klobuchar), the Senator from Nevada (Ms. Cortez Masto) and the Senator from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) were added as cosponsors of S. 743, a bill to strengthen the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. S. 1497 At the request of Mr. Daines, the name of the Senator from Delaware (Mr. Coons) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1497, a bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide a lactation room in public buildings, and for other purposes. S. 2018 At the request of Mr. Bennet, the name of the Senator from Massachusetts (Ms. Warren) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2018, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, and for other purposes. S. 2274 At the request of Mr. Cardin, the name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. Collins) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2274, a bill to provide for the compensation of Federal employees affected by lapses in appropriations. S. RES. 738 At the request of Mr. Graham, the names of the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. Wicker), the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Sullivan), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Kyl), the Senator from South Dakota (Mr. Rounds), the Senator from Arizona (Mr. Flake), the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Young) and the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Toomey) were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 738, a resolution expressing the sense of the… | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8017 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED | SENATE | SENATE | ENROLLEDPRESENTED | S8017 | S8017 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "756"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8017 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Page S8017] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED The Secretary of the Senate reported that on December 20, 2018, she had presented to the President of the United States the following enrolled bill: S. 756. An act to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes. ____________________ | ||
| CREC-2018-12-21-pt1-PgS8018 | 2018-12-21 | 115 | 2 | 164 | BUILDING OUR LARGEST DEMENTIA INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALZHEIMER'S ACT | SENATE | SENATE | ALLOTHER | S8018 | S8019 | [{"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2076"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2076"}, {"congress": "115", "type": "S", "number": "2076"}] | 164 Cong. Rec. S8018 | Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S8018-S8019] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] BUILDING OUR LARGEST DEMENTIA INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALZHEIMER'S ACT The bill (S. 2076), as amended by the Senate on December 12, 2018, passed as follows: S. 2076 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act'' or the ``BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act''. SEC. 2. PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, COGNITIVE DECLINE, AND BRAIN HEALTH UNDER THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND HEALTHY AGING PROGRAM. Part K of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 280c et seq.) is amended-- (1) in the part heading, by adding ``and public health programs for dementia'' at the end; and (2) in subpart II-- (A) by striking the subpart heading and inserting the following: ``Subpart II--Programs With Respect to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias''; and (B) by striking section 398A (42 U.S.C. 280c-4) and inserting the following: ``SEC. 398A. PROMOTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS. ``(a) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Public Health Centers of Excellence.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the heads of other agencies as appropriate, shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreement… |
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