Senate Daily Digest — Tuesday, 7/25/2023
Senate convened at 3 p.m., adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Tuesday, 7/25/2023 — Activity – On the Floor – Votes: 2
Committee — Meeting: 1 • Legislation: Reported: 26
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Daily Digest
Senate
Chamber Action
Routine Proceedings, pages S3503-S3560
Measures Introduced: Forty bills and five resolutions were introduced,
as follows: S. 1, 2458-2496, S. Res. 307-310, and S. Con. Res. 17.
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Measures Reported:
S. 931, to improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of
agency software asset management practices, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 118-73)
S. 1858, to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act to establish a deadline for applying for
disaster unemployment assistance. (S. Rept. No. 118-74)
S. 1260, to release the reversionary interest of the United States in
certain non-Federal land in Salt Lake City, Utah, with an amendment.
(S. Rept. No. 118-75)
S. 1466, to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains
National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor. (S.
Rept. No. 118-76)
S. 1540, to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources
Planning Act of 1974 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976 to provide for circumstances under which reinitiation of
consultation is not required under a land and resource management plan
or land use plan under those Acts, with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute. (S. Rept. No. 118-77)
S. Res. 20, condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021,
in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders,
calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those
detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the
Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament
to resume their duties without impediment, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble.
S. Res. 75, reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian
territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations
in South Asia, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with
an amended preamble.
S. 38, to amend the Small Business Act to codify the Boots to
Business Program, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 416, to designate the Russian-based mercenary Wagner Group as a
foreign terrorist organization, with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute.
S. 490, to require the President to remove the extension of certain
privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and
Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy
from the People's Republic of China, with an amendment in the nature of
a substitute.
S. 673, to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in
certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration.
S. 822, to terminate the Department of Defense memorandum relating to
access to abortions, to prohibit the use of travel and transportation
allowances, medical convalescent leave, and administrative absences to
travel to obtain abortions, with an amendment.
S. 847, to establish the International Children with Disabilities
Protection Program within the Department of State, with an amendment in
the nature of a substitute.
S. 936, to amend the Small Business Act to include requirements
relating to graduates of career and technical education programs or
programs of study for small business development centers and women's
business centers, with an amendment.
S. 943, to increase the minimum disaster loan amount for which the
Small Business Administration may require collateral, with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1156, to establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the
Small Business Administration, with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute.
S. 1203, to amend the Peace Corps Act by reauthorizing the Peace
Corps, providing better support for current, returning, and former
volunteers.
S. 1345, to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of
Credit Risk Management, to require the Administrator of the Small
Business Administration to issue rules relating to environmental
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obligations of certified development companies, with an amendment in
the nature of a substitute.
S. 1352, to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to
improve the loan guaranty program, enhance the ability of small
manufacturers to access affordable capital, with an amendment in the
nature of a substitute.
S. 1396, to improve commercialization activities in the SBIR and STTR
programs, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 1457, to authorize negotiation and conclusion and to provide for
congressional consideration of a tax agreement between the American
Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural
Representative Office (TECRO), with an amendment in the nature of a
substitute.
S. 2006, to foster Tunisia's democratic institutions, to limit funds
until Tunisia restores checks and balances, and to authorize the
creation of a fund to support democratic reforms, with an amendment in
the nature of a substitute.
S. 2099, to establish an Office of Community Financial Institutions
within the Small Business Administration that will strengthen the
ability of Community Financial Institutions to support the development
of small business concerns in underserved communities, with an
amendment in the nature of a substitute.
S. 2212, to require the Administrator of the Small Business
Administration to establish an SBIC Advisory Committee, with
amendments.
S. 2482, to amend the Small Business Act to authorize the Community
Advantage Loan Program of the Small Business Administration.
S. Con. Res. 2, commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the
women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking
their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights
abuses, and with an amended preamble.
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Measures Passed:
Expressing Support for the State of Israel: Committee on Foreign
Relations was discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 57,
expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel, and
the resolution was then agreed to.
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Department of Defense State Partnership Program: Senate agreed to S.
Res. 308, recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary
of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.
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National Blueberry Month: Senate agreed to S. Res. 309, recognizing
the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and
designating July 2023 as “National Blueberry Month”.
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Measures Considered:
National Defense Authorization Act--Agreement: Senate resumed
consideration of S. 2226, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy,
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, taking
action on the following amendments proposed thereto:
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Adopted:
By 91 yeas to 6 nays (Vote No. 196), Cornyn Amendment No. 931 (to
Amendment No. 935), to provide for an investment screening mechanism
relating to covered sectors. (Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July
20, 2023, the amendment having achieved 60 affirmative votes, was
agreed to.)
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By 91 yeas to 7 nays (Vote No. 197), Rounds Amendment No. 813 (to
Amendment No. 935), to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to
include the Secretary of Agriculture on the Committee on Foreign
Investment in the United States and require review of certain
agricultural transactions. (Pursuant to the order of Thursday, July 20,
2023, the amendment having achieved 60 affirmative votes, was agreed
to.)
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Pending:
Schumer (for Reed/Wicker) Amendment No. 935, in the nature of a
substitute.
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Schumer Amendment No. 936 (to Amendment No. 935), to add an effective
date.
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A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing for further
consideration of the bill at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July
26, 2023; and that at 12:15 p.m., Senate vote on or in relation to
Warnock Amendment No. 199, under the previous order of Thursday, July
20, 2023.
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Nominations Received: Senate received the following nominations:
Jon M. Holladay, of Virginia, to be Chief Financial Officer,
Department of Agriculture.
Derek H. Chollet, of Nebraska, to be Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy.
J. Todd Inman, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the National
Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2027.
Rion J. Ramirez, of Washington, to be a Member of the Board of
Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation for a
term expiring May 26, 2025.
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Elliott Abrams, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States
Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1,
2024.
Elliott Abrams, of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States
Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy for a term expiring July 1,
2027.
Stephan A. Lang, of Virginia, to be U.S. Coordinator for
International Communications and Information Policy, with the rank of
Ambassador.
Joann M. Lockard, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso.
Harry Coker, Jr., of Kansas, to be National Cyber Director.
1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.
14 Army nominations in the rank of general.
1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general.
4 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral.
Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Foreign Service.
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Messages from the House:
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Additional Cosponsors:
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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions:
Pages S3525-28
Additional Statements:
Pages S3519-20
Amendments Submitted:
Pages S3528-57
Authorities for Committees to Meet:
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Privileges of the Floor:
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Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. (Total--197)
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Adjournment: Senate convened at 3 p.m. and adjourned at 11:10 p.m.,
until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (For Senate's program, see
the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S3558.)