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  • Passed H.R.3360 the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (with a Rockefeller substitute amendment) Adopted S.Res.550, a resolution designating the week beginning on June 14, 2010 and ending on June 18, 2010, as "National Health Information Technology Week" The Senate confirmed the following...
  • Passed, S.3473, a bill to amend the Oil Production Act of 1990 to authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
  • Adopted S.Res.512, a resolution designating June 2010 as "National Aphasia Month" and supporting the efforts to increase awareness of aphasia
  • Confirmed the following Executive Calendar items: #909-915, military promotions #918, Gervin Miyamoto, US Marshal, HI #919, Scott Parker, US Marshal, Eastern District NC #920, Laura Duffy, US Attorney, Southern District CA #921, Daryl McPherson, US Marshal, Northern District IL #922, Stephanie...
  • Passed HR5330, a bill to amend the Antitrust Criminal Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Adopted S.Res.542, a resolution designating June 20, 2010, as "American Eagle Day" Adopted S.Res.543, a resolution expressing support for the designation of a "National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness...
  • Adopted S.Res.508, a resolution recognizing June 2010 as National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month established to increase awareness of HHT, which is a complex genetic blood vessel disorder that affects approximately 70,000 people in the United States. Adopted S.Res.537, a...
  • S.2874, "Roy Rondeno, Sr. Post Office Building," in New Orleans, LA S.3200, "Zachary Smith Post Office Building," in Hornell, NY H.R.3250, "Private First Class Garfield M. Langhorn Post Office Building," in Riverhead, NY H.R.3634, "George Kell Post Office," in Swifton, AR H.R.3892, "E.V. Wilkins...
  • Passed S.707, the Telework Enhancement Act (with committee-reported amendments). Passed S.2868, the Federal Supply Schedules Usage Act. Adopted S.Res.538, a resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand. Adopted S.Res.539, a resolution...
  • Passed HR5139, Extending Immunities to the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the International Civilian Office in Kosovo Act of 2010 Adopted S.Res.536, Designating June 1, 2010 as "Declaration of Conscience Day" in commemoration of Senator Margaret Chase Smith.
  • The Senate confirmed the nomination of Brigadier General Michael J. Walsh to be Major General. Passed S.920, the Information Technology (IT) Oversight and Waste Prevention Act (with a Carper-Collins amendment). Adopted S.Res.534, a resolution designating May 1, 2010, as "Silver STar SErvice Banner...
  • Passed HR5014, a bill to clarify the health care provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that constitutes minimum essential coverage. Passed S.736, the Federal Hiring Process Improvement Act (with Commtitee-reported substitute amendment)
  • Adopted S.Res.533, a resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month.
  • Passed HR2711, Special Agent Samuel Hicks Families of Fallen Heroes Act. Adopted S.Res.410, a resolution supporting and recognizing the goals and ideals of "RV Centennial Celebration Month" to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in the United States. Adopted S.Res.521, a...
  • Adopted S. Res.524, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Stuttering Awareness Week of 2010. Collins amendment #3879 (leverage and risk-based capital) was agreed to by unanimous consent. Passed Cal. #296, H.R.714-Virgin Islands National park lease Passed S.1132 is the Law...
  • Accepted: Landrieu amendment #3956 (Credit Risk Retention Exemption) Crapo amendment #3992, as modified (credit risk requirements) to Landrieu amendment #3956 Adopted S.Res.522, a resolution recognizing National Nurses Week Adopted S.Res.523, a resolution honoring the crew members who perished...
  • Adopted S.Res.511, a resolution commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
  • Adopted S.Res.520, a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Glacier National Park.
  • The Senate adopted the following resolutions by unanimous consent: Cal. #261, S.Res.297, (Webb-Warner) Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve Cal. #262, S.Res.275, (Kerry-Kirk-Brown) Minute Man National Historic Park The Senate passed the following bills by unanimous consent: Cal. #261, S. Res.297...
  • By unanimous consent, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Larry Robinson, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere. The Senate agreed to teh following amendments by consent: Cantwell amendment #3786, as modified, Cardin amendment #3840 Passed HR5160, Haiti...
  • Passed S.311, a bill to establish the commission on Freedom of Information Act processing delays. Passed H.R.5148, to clarify the isntances in which the term "census" may appear on mailable matter. Adopted S.Res.514, congratulating the students, parents, teachers, administrators of charter schools...