Senate Floor Activity - Saturday, December 22, 2018

Mr. John Boozman, from the State of Arkansas, called the Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Boozman led the Senate in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

The Journal

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Journal of the proceedings of the Senate was deemed approved to date.

Certain Procedures Dispensed With

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the morning hour being deemed expired, and the times for the recognition of the two leaders being reserved.

Transaction of Morning Business

Pursuant to the order of yesterday, the Senate proceeded to a period for the transaction of morning business.

Legislative Business (Saturday, December 22)

H.R. 672 (Rep. Lowey): 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.

-- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 695 (Rep. Schiff): 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.

-- Considered by Senate.

H.R. 1967 (Rep. Lamborn): To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped storage hydropower development utilizing multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 4203 (Rep. Fitzpatrick): To amend title 18, United States Code, with regard to stalking.

-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S.Amdt. 4179 (Sen. Toomey): In the nature of a substitute.

-- Amendment SA 4179 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Toomey.

-- Amendment SA 4179 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 4689 (Rep. Smith): To authorize early repayment of obligations to the Bureau of Reclamation within the Northport Irrigation District in the State of Nebraska.

-- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 4969 (Rep. McCaul): To improve the design and construction of diplomatic posts, and for other purposes.

-- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S.Amdt. 4181 (Sen. Corker): In the nature of a substitute.

-- Amendment SA 4181 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Corker.

-- Amendment SA 4181 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 5636 (Rep. Hill): To designate additions to the Flatside Wilderness on the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.

-- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 6602 (Rep. LoBiondo): To reauthorize the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route, and for other purposes.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 7279 (Rep. Gibbs): To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for an integrated planning process, to promote green infrastructure, and for other purposes.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 7318 (Rep. Barletta): 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, and for other purposes .

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.R. 7319 (Rep. Barletta): 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.

-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

H.Con.Res. 149: A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H .R. 4174.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S. 573 (Sen. Peters): To establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.

-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S.Amdt. 4180 (Sen. Peters): In the nature of a substitute.

-- Amendment SA 4180 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Peters.

-- Amendment SA 4180 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S. 3661 (Sen. Inhofe): To provide for a program of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II .

-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

-- Senate agreed to the House amendment to S. 3661 by Unanimous Consent.

-- Message on Senate action sent to the House.

S.Res. 285 (Sen. Warren): A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Samuel DuBois Cook.

-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 742 (Sen. Jones): 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.

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 743 (Sen. Cardin): A resolution congratulating the International Association of Fire Fighters on the 100th anniversary of its founding .

-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.