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Thursday, November 17, 2022
Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S6749-S6803
Measures Introduced: Twenty-eight bills and thirteen resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2-3, 5-10, 5115-5134, S. Res. 837-848, and S. Con. Res. 49.
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Measures Reported:
S. 2130, to modify the disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and to open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-200)
S. 2996, to provide for the distribution of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues to the State of Alaska, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 117-201)
S. 3997, to amend the Land Between the Lakes Protection Act of 1998 to clarify the administration of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-202)
S. 4227, to streamline the oil and gas permitting process and to recognize fee ownership for certain oil and gas drilling or spacing units, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 117-203)
S. 1330, to facilitate the reskilling of Federal employees, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-204)
S. 1877, to modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-205)
S. 3423, to implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills-and competency-
based hiring, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-206)
S. 4167, to improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government. (S. Rept. No. 117-207)
S. 4243, to establish the Department of Homeland Security Trade and Economic Security Council and the position of Assistant Secretary for Trade and Economic Security within the Department of Homeland Security, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-208)
S. 4623, to advance Government innovation through leading-edge procurement capability. (S. Rept. No. 117-209)
S. 4629, to amend the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to modify requirements relating to data centers of certain Federal agencies, with amendments. (S. Rept. No. 117-210)
S. 4828, to provide consistent leadership, purpose, and administrative support for the primary governmentwide executive councils, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 117-211)
S. 4893, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain disclosures by registrants regarding exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended. (S. Rept. No. 117-
212)
H.R. 3175, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 Main Street in Biloxi, Mississippi, as the
``Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building''.
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Measures Passed:
National American Indian Veterans: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. 1725, to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated, and the bill was then passed.
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Violence Against Women Act: Senate passed S. 7, to make a technical amendment to the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
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National Character Counts Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 848, designating the week beginning October 16, 2022, as ``National Character Counts Week''.
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Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 839, expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.
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Lights On Afterschool: Senate agreed to S. Res. 840, supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.
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National Principals Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 841, recognizing October 2022 as ``National Principals Month''.
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American Diabetes Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 842, supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.
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National School Psychology Week: Senate agreed to S. Res. 843, expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 7, 2022 as ``National School Psychology Week''.
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Congratulating the Houston Astros: Senate agreed to S. Res. 844, congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series.
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National Native American Heritage Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 845, recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.
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National College Application Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 846, designating November 2022 as ``National College Application Month''.
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Waukesha Christmas Parade Attack: Senate agreed to S. Res. 847, recognizing the 1-year anniversary of the tragic attack at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21, 2021, and honoring the 6 individuals who lost their lives and the 62 others who were injured.
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Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation 100th Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 800, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation, and the resolution was then agreed to, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:
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Schumer (for Hyde-Smith) Amendment No. 6484, to amend the preamble.
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Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge 50th Anniversary: Committee on Environment and Public Works was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 801, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Hawaii, and the resolution was then agreed to.
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PRECIP Act: Senate passed H.R. 1437, to amend the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017 to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to provide comprehensive and regularly updated Federal precipitation information, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto:
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Schumer (for Wicker) Amendment No. 6485, in the nature of a substitute.
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Safe Connections Act: Senate passed H.R. 7132, to preserve safe access to communications services for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.
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First Responder Fair RETIRE Act: Senate passed H.R. 521, to permit disabled law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, members of the Capitol Police, members of the Supreme Court Police, employees of the Central Intelligence Agency performing intelligence activities abroad or having specialized security requirements, and diplomatic security special agents of the Department of State to receive retirement benefits in the same manner as if they had not been disabled.
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Measures Considered:
Respect for Marriage Act--Agreement: Senate began consideration of H.R. 8404, to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, after agreeing to the motion to proceed, and taking action on the following amendments and motions proposed thereto:
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Pending:
Schumer (for Baldwin) Amendment No. 6487, in the nature of a substitute.
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Schumer Amendment No. 6488 (to Amendment No. 6487), to add an effective date.
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Schumer Amendment No. 6489 (to Amendment No. 6488), to add an effective date.
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Schumer motion to refer the bill to the Committee on the Judiciary, with instructions, Schumer Amendment No. 6490, to add an effective date.
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Schumer Amendment No. 6491 (to (the instructions) Amendment No. 6490), to add an effective date.
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Schumer Amendment No. 6492 (to Amendment No. 6491), to add an effective date.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on Schumer (for Baldwin) Amendment No. 6487 (listed above), and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Thursday, November 17, 2022, a vote on cloture will occur at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, November 28, 2022.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of Schumer (for Baldwin) Amendment No. 6487.
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During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action:
By 53 yeas to 23 nays (Vote No. 357), Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at approximately 3:00 p.m., on Monday, November 28, 2022, Senate resume consideration of the bill; that the filing deadline for first-degree amendments to Schumer (for Baldwin) Amendment No. 6487, and to the bill be at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, November 28, 2022; and that the motions to invoke cloture filed during the session of Thursday, November 17, 2022, ripen at 5:30 p.m., on Monday November 28, 2022.
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Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the Senate adjourn, to then convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business being conducted on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.; and Friday, November 25, 2022, at 8 a.m.; and that when the Senate adjourns on Friday, November 25, 2022, it next convene at 3 p.m., on Monday, November 28, 2022.
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Velez-Rive Nomination--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Camille L. Velez-Rive, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of H.R. 8404, to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage.
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Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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NARDACCI NOMINATION-CLOTURE: Senate began consideration of the nomination of Anne M. Nardacci, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York.
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A motion was entered to close further debate on the nomination, and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on cloture will occur upon disposition of the nomination of Camille L. Velez-Rive, of Puerto Rico, to be United States District Judge for the District of Puerto Rico.
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Prior to the consideration of this nomination, Senate took the following action:
Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Legislative Session.
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Senate agreed to the motion to proceed to Executive Session to consider the nomination.
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Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nomination: Rheanne Wirkkala, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense.
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Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Navy.
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Nomination Withdrawn: Senate received notification of withdrawal of the following nomination: A routine list in the Navy.
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Messages from the House:
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Measures Referred:
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Measures Placed on the Calendar:
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Executive Communications:
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Executive Reports of Committees:
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
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Additional Statements:
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Amendments Submitted:
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Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Privileges of the Floor:
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Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. (Total--357)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 and adjourned at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on pages S6802-03.)
