Bill Cassidy
Senator for Louisiana · Republican · United States
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of [[Page S4199]] such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'),…”
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of [[Page S4199]] such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'),…”
“People of my State and across the country support this bill and have contacted my office asking that Congress reinstate it, so that military spouse or the servicemember newly separated from the service, the working mom, the low-income family, the person being separated from jail, all these have the opportunity to work hard, contribute to…”
“People of my State and across the country support this bill and have contacted my office asking that Congress reinstate it, so that military spouse or the servicemember newly separated from the service, the working mom, the low-income family, the person being separated from jail, all these have the opportunity to work hard, contribute to…”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUNDRE…”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUNDRE…”
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“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Booker. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 Mr. CASSIDY. I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate complete its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 810) was agreed to. (The resolution is printed in the Record of July 15, 2026, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH CONGRESS, OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE CHOSEN Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 810, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 810) constituting the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.”
“President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agree to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 809) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY ______ ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 809, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 809) designating June 15, 2026, as ``World Elder Abuse Awareness Day'' and the month of June 2026 as ``Elder Abuse Awareness Month''. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr.”
“There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution. Mr. CASSIDY. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 37) was agreed to. (The concurrent resolution is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4199-S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR A CEREMONY TO HONOR THE LATE SENATOR LINDSEY O. GRAHAM Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con Res. 37, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 37) authorizing the use of the Rotunda of the [[Page S4200]] Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.”
“262(l)); and ``(ii) shall not apply with respect to any patent that claims, with respect to a biological product, a method for using that product in therapy, diagnosis, or prophylaxis, such as an indication or method of treatment or other condition of use.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an application submitted under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(k)) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ____________________”
“``(D) In determining whether good cause has been shown for the purposes of subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), a court may consider whether the reference product sponsor has provided a reasonable description of the identity and relevance of any information beyond the subsection (k) application that the court believes is necessary to enable the court to form a belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted. ``(E) The limitation imposed under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall apply only if the subsection (k) applicant completes all actions required under paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(B)(ii), (5), (6)(C)(i), (7), and (8)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“262(l)(7)), the patent would have issued before the date specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act but for the failure of the Office to issue the patent or a delay in the issuance of the patent, as described in paragraph (1) of section 154(b) and subject to the limitations under paragraph (2) of such section 154(b); or ``(CC) for another reason that shows good cause, as determined appropriate by the court.”
“262(k)(2)(A)) that would enable the reference product sponsor to form a reasonable belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted; and ``(bb) may be established-- ``(AA) if there is a material change to the biological product (or process with respect to the biological product) of the subsection (k) applicant that is the subject of the application; ``(BB) if, with respect to a patent on the supplemental list described in section 351(l)(7) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“``(C) The court in which an action described in subparagraph (A) is brought may increase the number of patents limited under that subparagraph-- ``(i) if the request to increase that number is made without undue delay; and ``(ii)(I) if the interest of justice so requires; or ``(II) for good cause shown, which-- ``(aa) shall be established if the subsection (k) applicant fails to provide information required by section 351(k)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42. U.S.C.”
“262(k)) (or a use of that product) or a method or product used in the manufacture of such biological product. ``(ii) Patents that are included on the list of patents described in paragraph (3)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(l)), including as provided under paragraph (7) of such section 351(l). ``(iii) Patents that-- ``(I) have an actual filing date of more than 4 years after the date on which the reference product is approved; or ``(II) include a claim to a method in a manufacturing process that is not used by the reference product sponsor.”
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'), the reference product sponsor may assert in the action a total of not more than 20 patents of the type described in subparagraph (B), not more than 10 of which shall have issued after the date specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act. ``(B) The patents described in this subparagraph are patents that satisfy each of the following requirements: ``(i) Patents that claim the biological product that is the subject of an application under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“(a) In General.--Section 271(e) of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), in the flush text following subparagraph (C)(ii), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to a submission described in subparagraph (C)(ii), the act of infringement shall extend to any patent that claims the biological product, a method of using the biological product, or a method or product used to manufacture the biological product.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Subject to subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), if the sponsor of an approved application for a reference product, as defined in section 351(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“The committee-reported amendments were agreed to. The bill (S. 1041), as amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed as follows: S. 1041 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act''. SEC. 2. PATENT INFRINGEMENT.”
“262(l)); and ``(ii) shall not apply with respect to any patent that claims, with respect to a biological product, a method for using that product in therapy, diagnosis, or prophylaxis, such as an indication or method of treatment or other condition of use.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an application submitted under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(k)) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Mr. CASSIDY. I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”
“``(D) In determining whether good cause has been shown for the purposes of subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), a court may consider whether the reference product sponsor has provided a reasonable description of the identity and relevance of any information beyond the subsection (k) application that the court believes is necessary to enable the court to form a belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted. ``(E) The limitation imposed under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall apply only if the subsection (k) applicant completes all actions required under paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(B)(ii), (5), (6)(C)(i), (7), and (8)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“262(l)(7) [(A)]), the patent would have issued before the date specified in [such] section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act but for the failure of the Office to issue the patent or a delay in the issuance of the patent, as described in paragraph (1) of section 154(b) and subject to the limitations under paragraph (2) of such section 154(b); or ``(CC) for another reason that shows good cause, as determined appropriate by the court.”
“262(k)(2)(A)) that would enable the reference product sponsor to form a reasonable belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted; and ``(bb) may be established-- ``(AA) if there is a material change to the biological product (or process with respect to the biological product) of the subsection (k) applicant that is the subject of the application; ``(BB) if, with respect to a patent on the supplemental list described in section 351(l)(7) [(A)] of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“``(C) The court in which an action described in subparagraph (A) is brought may increase the number of patents limited under that subparagraph-- ``(i) if the request to increase that number is made without undue delay; and ``(ii)(I) if the interest of justice so requires; or ``(II) for good cause shown, which-- ``(aa) shall be established if the subsection (k) applicant fails to provide information required by section 351(k)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42. U.S.C.”
“262(k)) (or a use of that product) or a method or product used in the manufacture of such biological product. ``(ii) Patents that are included on the list of patents described in paragraph (3)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(l)), including as provided under paragraph (7) of such section 351(l). ``(iii) Patents that-- ``(I) have an actual filing date of more than 4 years after the date on which the reference product is approved; or ``(II) include a claim to a method in a manufacturing process that is not used by the reference product sponsor.”
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of [[Page S4199]] such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'), the reference product sponsor may assert in the action a total of not more than 20 patents of the type described in subparagraph (B), not more than 10 of which shall have issued after the date specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act. ``(B) The patents described in this subparagraph are patents that satisfy each of the following requirements: ``(i) Patents that claim the biological product that is the subject of an application under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“(a) In General.--Section 271(e) of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2) [(C)], in the flush text following [clause] subparagraph (C)(ii), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to a submission described in [clause] subparagraph (C)(ii), the act of infringement shall extend to any patent that claims the biological product, a method of using the biological product, or a method or product used to manufacture the biological product.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Subject to subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), if the sponsor of an approved application for a reference product, as defined in section 351(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, which had been reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendments as follows: (The parts of the bill intended to be stricken are in boldfaced brackets and the parts of the bill intended to be inserted are in italic.) S. 1041 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act''. SEC. 2. PATENT INFRINGEMENT; [MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND].”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4198-S4199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PATIENTS ACT Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, as regards Calendar No. 44, S. 1041, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 44, S. 1041. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1041) to amend title 35, United States Code, to address the infringement of patents that claim biological products, and for other purposes.”
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for the following interns in my office to be granted floor privileges until July 22, 2026: Mark Schoeppel and Maggie Ralston. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MORNING BUSINESS Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“tomorrow and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Pozos nomination, the postcloture time be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Democratic leader, notwithstanding rule XXII, and no earlier than Thursday, July 23; further, that the cloture motion with respect to the Traynor nomination ripen at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during tomorrow's session of the Senate, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Order of Procedure Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the postcloture time with respect to the Flowers nomination be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow; further, that the cloture motions filed during Monday's session of the Senate ripen following disposition of the Flowers nomination; that if cloture is invoked on the Martin nomination, the postcloture time be expired at 2 p.m.”
“As we approach a new reconciliation bill, work on funding the government, other legislative vehicles, we should consider including WOTC as we extend it not just to those who traditionally have benefited but also to military spouses. Let's get this done for their sake, for our sake. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.”
“People of my State and across the country support this bill and have contacted my office asking that Congress reinstate it, so that military spouse or the servicemember newly separated from the service, the working mom, the low-income family, the person being separated from jail, all these have the opportunity to work hard, contribute to society, to rejoin society's workforce, and succeed, despite the challenges they might face. This is good for America. This is good for business. This is good for society. Now, I wake up every day, and I think: What can I do to make life better for the people of my State and my country? [[Page S4181]] The Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act creates jobs, expands opportunity, and makes life better for those who might otherwise have to struggle the most to have a better life.”
“That is why in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill, if you received SNAP benefits and you are able-bodied and you can work, then you should. But WOTC helps those who have been out of the workforce rejoin the workforce and supports the businesses along the way. When somebody gets a good job, they get more than an income. They find stability. They become independent. They have self-respect. They have a tool with which to achieve the American dream. And that is why I think we must reauthorize WOTC, which expired last December.”
“WOTC provides an incentive, a little bit of a buffer, a little bit of a credit in terms of whether you hire that person. If there is an extra expense, if there is a little bit more turnover in that group of people whom you hire, the WOTC would--that tax credit, work opportunity tax credit--benefit the company. Now, I truly believe my observation in life that one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen a person's future, to support their family, and to uplift their community is by taking the skills that you know you have and finding a job in which you can meaningfully use those skills; a job in which you are happy to go to work and you are happy to come home. Yes. You love your vacation, and you love your weekend, but you are proud to have that job.”
“Again, they had to relocate so often that their work history looks like they can't keep a job. But WOTC would give an employer a Federal tax credit if they hire that military spouse, benefiting the employee, the employer, and rewarding that spouse who sacrificed just as much as the servicemember. So instead of making service a barrier to employment, WOTC rewards it for providing the military spouse the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career. And in our country, that is how we should treat those who served our country in the military. Now, there are others whose circumstances prevent them from getting a good job; the mom who took off to raise children and is now getting back into the workforce; the lower income family coming off of welfare.”
“And if you are coming off of welfare and you have a difficult time getting a job, you are more likely to go back on welfare. If you are the trailing spouse and every 6 months you have moved and then your husband or your wife separates from the military, the trailing spouse has a difficult time because you look at the work record; she or he has been moving every 6 months. It is difficult for that employer to take a leap on someone with that kind of a record. All of these people can benefit from the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, which we call WOTC. WOTC is a bill that makes it easier to get a job if you are someone who, for one reason or another, might have a difficult time doing so. So we have mentioned the spouse of someone in the military.”
“The same employer told me that they went to Fort Polk, an Army facility in Louisiana, and recruited the young men and women upon their separation because they just knew how to work with a team. They just knew how to work within a command structure. They had leadership ability, and he really made--his business made a real effort to get those people into a job. Now, those are happy stories of people getting out of jail, getting out of the service. It could be a trailing spouse who otherwise might have a problem finding a job, but in this man's employment, they got a great job. Now, in other cases, we hear of veterans having a difficult time being placed. We find that those people coming out of prison have a difficult time. Those people coming off of welfare have a difficult time getting a job.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4180-S4181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act Mr. President, when I go back to Louisiana, I meet with people around the State. Some things stand out. I went to a business once, and there was a fellow working. And the gentleman who was taking me around his business said: That guy over there 20 years ago got out of prison, and he has been the greatest employee we have ever had. There is nothing that is more of an anti-recidivism program than somebody getting a job and keeping a job and learning how to feed their family in an honest way.”
“Mr. President, Scripture says that ``greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.'' Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson was a member of the Western District of Louisiana's Fugitive Task Force. More importantly, he was a husband, a father, and tragically he was shot and killed while arresting a man on sexual battery charges. Deputy Hanson displayed the greatest love; love for his country, love for justice, love for others. The man who murdered him took his life, yes. But no criminal, no weapon can take a man's honor, courage, or legacy. Mr. President, I ask for a moment of silence for Drew's family, for his friends, for his community, as we know they are grieving tremendously. (Moment of silence.)”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Booker. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Jersey. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 Mr. CASSIDY. I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate complete its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the day, and the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 810) was agreed to. (The resolution is printed in the Record of July 15, 2026, under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH CONGRESS, OR UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS ARE CHOSEN Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 810, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 810) constituting the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.”
“President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agree to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 809) was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY ______ ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 809, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 809) designating June 15, 2026, as ``World Elder Abuse Awareness Day'' and the month of June 2026 as ``Elder Abuse Awareness Month''. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. CASSIDY. Mr.”
“There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution. Mr. CASSIDY. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 37) was agreed to. (The concurrent resolution is printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4199-S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR A CEREMONY TO HONOR THE LATE SENATOR LINDSEY O. GRAHAM Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Con Res. 37, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 37) authorizing the use of the Rotunda of the [[Page S4200]] Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.”
“262(l)); and ``(ii) shall not apply with respect to any patent that claims, with respect to a biological product, a method for using that product in therapy, diagnosis, or prophylaxis, such as an indication or method of treatment or other condition of use.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an application submitted under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(k)) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. ____________________”
“``(D) In determining whether good cause has been shown for the purposes of subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), a court may consider whether the reference product sponsor has provided a reasonable description of the identity and relevance of any information beyond the subsection (k) application that the court believes is necessary to enable the court to form a belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted. ``(E) The limitation imposed under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall apply only if the subsection (k) applicant completes all actions required under paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(B)(ii), (5), (6)(C)(i), (7), and (8)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”