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Senate Floor Activity - Monday, August 9, 2021

Mr. Michael F. Bennet, from the State of Colorado, called the Senate to order at 12 noon, the Chaplain offered a prayer, and Mr. Bennet 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

The following transactions of morning business occurred on today.

Legislative Business (Monday, August 9)

H.R. 3642 (Rep. Suozzi): A bill to award a Congressional gold medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the "Harlem Hellfighters", in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I.
-- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

H.R. 3684 (Rep. DeFazio): A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways , highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.
-- Considered by Senate.

S. 1917 (Sen. Peters): A bill to establish a K-12 education cybersecurity initiative, and for other purposes.
-- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 202 (Sen. Sullivan): A resolution designating May 7, 2021, as "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.
-- 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. 285 (Sen. Menendez): A resolution honoring the lives and legacies of the "Radium Girls".
-- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2724 (Sen. Menendez): In the nature of a substitute.
-- Amendment SA 2724 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Menendez.
-- Amendment SA 2724 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

S.Amdt. 2725 (Sen. Menendez): To amend the preamble.
-- Amendment SA 2725 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Menendez.
-- Amendment SA 2725 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S.Res. 319 (Sen. Johnson): A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
-- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
-- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Amdt. 2726 (Sen. Johnson): To amend the preamble.
-- Amendment SA 2726 proposed by Senator Schumer for Senator Johnson.
-- Amendment SA 2726 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.


S.Res. 346 (Sen. Feinstein): A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Workforce Development Month".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 347 (Sen. Reed): A resolution designating August 16, 2021, as "National Airborne Day".
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 348 (Sen. Casey): A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

S.Res. 349 (Sen. Cardin): A resolution honoring the contributions of the Ritchie Boys.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 350 (Sen. Blunt): A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Missouri-the "Show Me State"-into the Union as the 24th State.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

S.Res. 351 (Sen. Feinstein): A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.
-- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Executive Business (Monday, August 9)

PN284: Tammy L. Hollister, in the Air Force, to be Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN357-2: Mark W. Libby, in the Foreign Service
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN358-2: Maureen E. Cormack, in the Foreign Service
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN402: Mara Elizabeth Karlin, of Wisconsin, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN491: Samuel T. Walsh, of New York, to be General Counsel of the Department of Energy
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN493: Rena Bitter, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Consular Affairs)
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN495: Gentry O. Smith, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Diplomatic Security)
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN573: Jennifer L. Homendy, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term of three years
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN613: Caral E. Spangler, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army
-- Considered by Senate.
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN816: Col. Robert A. Borcherding, in the Army, to be Brigadier General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN819: Col. David J. Bligh, in the Marine Corps, to be Major General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN837: Barrie J. Ciotti, in the Army, to be Lieutenant Colonel
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN900: 21 nominations in the Army beginning with Brig. Gen. Kris A. Belanger and ending with Col. Peter J. Whalen
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN902: Capt. David G. Wilson, in the Navy, to be Rear Admiral (lower half)
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN944: Maj. Gen. Russell L. Mack, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN945: Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp, in the Air Force, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN946: Maj. Gen. John R. Evans, Jr., in the Army, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN947: Maj. Gen. Michael R. Fenzel, in the Army, to be Lieutenant General
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

PN949: Rear Adm. Carl P. Chebi, in the Navy, to be Vice Admiral
-- Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Adjournment

Under the authority of the order of today, at 9:11 p.m, the Presiding Officer (Ms. Smith in the chair) declared the Senate adjourned, under its order of today, until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow.