John Thune
Senator for South Dakota · Republican · United States
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4166-S4167] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Working Families Tax Cut Act Mr. THUNE. Mr.”
“And Workforce Pell will also be a game changer for midcareer professionals. As Colette Atkins, who works at Kirkwood Community College in Iowa, said, ``we have students that are working already, and they can't step away for 2 years, but can they step away to do that 8 to 15 weeks to get that training? They sure can.”
“Trade Representative Office, were among the speakers. ``This isn't the 1980 Farm Crisis, but the pressure is mounting . . . and the effect will be felt across the broader Iowa economy,'' said Christopher Pudenz, the farm bureau's economist, who presented the report along with [Iowa State University] economists Chad Hart and John Crespi.”
“Steady farmland values have bolstered the ag economy, including supporting farmers' ability to borrow money for their operations, though last year, Iowa farmland values inched up less than 1% to an average of $11,549 per acre, [the Iowa State University] reported in its annual farmland survey.”
“``Iowa farm income fell 53 percent over 3 years, new ISU report says.'' Iowa farm income tumbled 53% from 2022 to 2024, squeezed by record-high import costs, depressed corn and soybean prices and continued trade uncertainty, a new report shows.”
“Trump Accounts are a significant tool for parents and their kids. But it is far from the only thing that we did in this bill to help the next generation get a headstart on their American dream.”
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“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Mr. THUNE. 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 Markey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. ____________________”
“75; further, that following disposition of H.J. Res. 75, the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, all debate time be expired, the joint resolution be read a third time, the Senate vote on passage of the joint resolution, and, if passed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; further, that following disposition of Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Bisignano nomination; finally, that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture motion with respect to the Bisignano nomination ripen at 1:45 p.m. tomorrow. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 1; 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, morning business be closed, and the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31; further, that at 11 a.m., the Senate execute the order with respect to H.J. Res.”
“The resolutions were agreed to. The preambles were agreed to. (The resolutions, with their preambles, were printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 191, S. Res. 192, and S. Res. 193. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”
“9) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution. Mr. THUNE. 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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) was agreed to. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SERVICE AND THE NATIONAL HONOR GUARD AND PIPE BAND EXHIBITION Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 9, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.”
“Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation ``On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets of the corporation remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed-- ``(a) as provided by the board of directors; and ``(b) in compliance with the charter and bylaws.''. SEC. 9. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. ____________________”
“Section 70508 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the District of Columbia,'' and inserting ``a United States location decided by the board of directors and specified in the bylaws,''. SEC. 7. SERVICE OF PROCESS. Section 70510 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 70510. Service of process ``The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of the State or District in which it is incorporated.''. SEC. 8. DEPOSIT OF ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION OR FINAL LIQUIDATION. Section 70512 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: [[Page S2710]] ``Sec. 70512.”
“``(2) Rule of construction.--This subsection shall not be construed to-- ``(A) prevent the award of a grant to a Federal Bar Association chapter of which an officer, director, or member may be a member; or ``(B) prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the corporation's employees for services undertaken on behalf of the corporation. ``(d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, member, or employee. ``(e) Immunity From Liability.--Members and private individuals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation. ``(f) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.--The corporation-- ``(1) may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities; and ``(2) may acknowledge this charter.''. SEC. 6. PRINCIPAL OFFICE.”
“``(2) No contribution, support, or participation.--The corporation or a director or officer in the corporate capacity of the director of officer may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation. ``(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.-- ``(1) In general.--The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment, in amounts approved by the board of directors, of-- ``(A) reasonable compensation; or ``(B) reimbursement for expenses incurred in undertaking the corporation's business, to officers, directors, or members.”
“The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws. ``(b) Officers.--The officers and the election of the officers are as provided for in the bylaws.''. SEC. 5. RESTRICTIONS. Section 70507 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 70507. Restrictions ``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. ``(b) Political Activities.-- ``(1) In general.--The activities, funds, income, and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or attempt to influence legislation.”
“Section 70501 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); and (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP. Section 70503 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.''; and (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). SEC. 4. GOVERNING BODY. Section 70504 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 70504. Governing body ``(a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the exercise of, the powers of the corporation.”
“There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 616) was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed as follows: S. 616 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 ``Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2709-S2710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION CHARTER AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2025 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 616 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 616) to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.”
“I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll.”
“I move to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31. [[Page S2709]] The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act''. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed.”
“I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll.”
“Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote. Motion to Table And I move to table the motion to reconsider. Vote on Motion to Table The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion.”
“We know that rules out of Washington can frequently have very negative consequences in the real world. Complying with a new rule costs money that could otherwise go toward innovation, improvements, or investing in employees. For small business owners, a new regulation can mean late nights trying to figure out what it means and how to make the business work while following the rules. Regulations can lead to higher costs and less choice for consumers. That is why we believe that regulatory power should be used judiciously, and it is why we are committed to eliminating rules that impose unjustified burdens. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”
“This rule isn't just burdensome; it is backward. The Clean Air Act has two categories of pollutants: major source and area source. Major source pollutants are more heavily regulated, but the Biden administration's rule says that even if you reduce potential emissions below the threshold established in law for classification as major source pollutants, it doesn't matter; you are still subject to the stricter major source rules. Once in, always in. That is wrong. Worse, it removes an incentive to reduce emissions, undermining the very purpose of the Clean Air Act. So this week, the Senate will vote to eliminate this backward regulation. We have made progress on reining in excessive regulation, and the American people can count on Republicans to continue our efforts.”
“These stricter standards threaten to drive up costs and reduce choice for the owners of these businesses--costs, I might add, that will inevitably be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices. Proponents of this rule claim that more efficient appliances will save businesses money in the long run, but in the case of at least one new standard, the Department of Energy estimates that it will take more than 90 years--90 years--for a business to see those savings--in other words, longer than any business owner will survive at the head of his or her business. I thank Senator Moody for leading this effort to eliminate an unnecessary burden on America's small businesses. This week, the Senate is also taking up Senator Curtis's resolution to overturn the Biden administration's major source rule.”
“In its public comments on the Biden administration's appliance standards, Carrier, an appliance manufacturer, said that the Department of Energy failed to adequately account for the ``cost and burden . . . to comply with updated requirements.'' A manufacturers association said that the proposed [[Page S2681]] reporting standards had ``no practical utility.'' Another objected to what they called ``burden without benefit.'' The same could be said of another Biden-era regulation we will be voting to overturn later this week. Last year, the Biden administration finalized a rule setting stricter standards for commercial refrigerators and freezers. These are the refrigerators and freezers that we see at convenience stores, in restaurants, and at grocery stores. In other words, it impacts a lot of small operators.”
“To date, we have passed a number of resolutions blocking Biden-era regulations through the Congressional Review Act, and we will continue those efforts this week. Later today, we will vote on a resolution blocking the Biden administration's onerous appliance standards regulation--an effort that is going to be led here in the Senate by Senator Husted. This rule imposed stricter reporting requirements on a number of household appliances: dishwashers, dehumidifiers, pool heaters, air- conditioners, light bulbs, and the list goes on. Reporting and certification requirements may not sound like much, but there is a lot of front-end work that has to be done--work that costs time and money and can place a huge burden on businesses and drive up prices for consumers.”
“Mr. President, over the last 4 years, the Biden administration subjected Americans to an onslaught of regulations. Altogether, the Biden regulatory agenda cost $1.8 trillion. He heaped thousands of hours of paperwork on business owners, energy producers, and other hard-working Americans. And to what end? Well, often, these regulations were part of the Biden administration's radical climate agenda: efforts to tie up conventional energy production, force the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, and even go after things like household appliances. Those days are over. We are no longer regulating our way to the Green New Deal. President Trump has moved swiftly to unleash energy production and remove regulatory barriers, and Republicans in Congress are joining those efforts.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDER FOR ADJOURNMENT Mr. THUNE. 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 Markey. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. ____________________”
“75; further, that following disposition of H.J. Res. 75, the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, all debate time be expired, the joint resolution be read a third time, the Senate vote on passage of the joint resolution, and, if passed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table; further, that following disposition of Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31, the Senate proceed to executive session and resume consideration of the Bisignano nomination; finally, that notwithstanding rule XXII, the cloture motion with respect to the Bisignano nomination ripen at 1:45 p.m. tomorrow. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2720] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 1; 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, morning business be closed, and the Senate resume consideration of Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31; further, that at 11 a.m., the Senate execute the order with respect to H.J. Res.”
“The resolutions were agreed to. The preambles were agreed to. (The resolutions, with their preambles, were printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'') ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 191, S. Res. 192, and S. Res. 193. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the resolutions en bloc. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, the preambles be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”
“9) authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the concurrent resolution. Mr. THUNE. 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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 9) was agreed to. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE NATIONAL PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL SERVICE AND THE NATIONAL HONOR GUARD AND PIPE BAND EXHIBITION Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H. Con. Res. 9, which was received from the House. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res.”
“Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation ``On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets of the corporation remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed-- ``(a) as provided by the board of directors; and ``(b) in compliance with the charter and bylaws.''. SEC. 9. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EFFECTS. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage. ____________________”
“Section 70508 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking ``the District of Columbia,'' and inserting ``a United States location decided by the board of directors and specified in the bylaws,''. SEC. 7. SERVICE OF PROCESS. Section 70510 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 70510. Service of process ``The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of the State or District in which it is incorporated.''. SEC. 8. DEPOSIT OF ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION OR FINAL LIQUIDATION. Section 70512 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: [[Page S2710]] ``Sec. 70512.”
“``(2) Rule of construction.--This subsection shall not be construed to-- ``(A) prevent the award of a grant to a Federal Bar Association chapter of which an officer, director, or member may be a member; or ``(B) prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the corporation's employees for services undertaken on behalf of the corporation. ``(d) Loans.--The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, member, or employee. ``(e) Immunity From Liability.--Members and private individuals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation. ``(f) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authority.--The corporation-- ``(1) may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities; and ``(2) may acknowledge this charter.''. SEC. 6. PRINCIPAL OFFICE.”
“``(2) No contribution, support, or participation.--The corporation or a director or officer in the corporate capacity of the director of officer may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation. ``(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.-- ``(1) In general.--The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the payment, in amounts approved by the board of directors, of-- ``(A) reasonable compensation; or ``(B) reimbursement for expenses incurred in undertaking the corporation's business, to officers, directors, or members.”
“The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws. ``(b) Officers.--The officers and the election of the officers are as provided for in the bylaws.''. SEC. 5. RESTRICTIONS. Section 70507 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 70507. Restrictions ``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. ``(b) Political Activities.-- ``(1) In general.--The activities, funds, income, and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or attempt to influence legislation.”
“Section 70501 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); and (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). SEC. 3. MEMBERSHIP. Section 70503 of title 36, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the following: ``(a) Eligibility.--Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.''; and (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). SEC. 4. GOVERNING BODY. Section 70504 of title 36, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 70504. Governing body ``(a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the exercise of, the powers of the corporation.”
“There being no objection, the committee was discharged, and the Senate proceeded to consider the bill. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 616) was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed as follows: S. 616 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 ``Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025''. SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2709-S2710] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION CHARTER AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2025 Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of S. 616 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 616) to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association.”
“227 Leg.] YEAS--52 Banks Barrasso Blackburn Boozman Britt Budd Capito Cassidy Collins Cornyn Cotton Cramer Crapo Cruz Curtis Daines Ernst Fischer Graham Grassley Hagerty Hawley Hoeven Husted Hyde-Smith Johnson Justice Kennedy Lankford Lee Lummis Marshall McCormick Moody Moran Moreno Mullin Murkowski Paul Ricketts Risch Rounds Schmitt Scott (FL) Scott (SC) Sheehy Sullivan Thune Tillis Tuberville Wicker Young NAYS--40 Alsobrooks Baldwin Bennet Blumenthal Blunt Rochester Booker Cantwell Coons Cortez Masto Duckworth Durbin Fetterman Gallego Gillibrand Hassan Hickenlooper Hirono Kaine Kelly Kim King Klobuchar Lujan Markey Merkley Murray Ossoff Padilla Reed Rosen Schatz Schiff Schumer Shaheen Slotkin Smith Van Hollen Warnock Warren Wyden NOT VOTING--8 Heinrich McConnell Murphy Peters Sanders Warner Welch Whitehouse The motion was agreed to.”
“Murphy), the Senator from Michigan (Mr. Peters), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders), the Senator from Virginia (Mr. Warner), the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Welch), and the Senator from Rhode Island (Mr. Whitehouse) are necessarily absent. The result was announced--yeas 52, nays 40, as follows: [Rollcall Vote No.”
“31, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act''. Vote on Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the motion to proceed. Mr. THUNE. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. BARRASSO. The following Senator is necessarily absent: the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell). Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. Heinrich), the Senator from Connecticut (Mr.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2708-S2709] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO ``REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT''--Motion to Proceed Mr. THUNE. I move to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res. 31. [[Page S2709]] The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 31, S.J. Res.”
“``(b) Processor Career Training Programs.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide competitive grants to junior or community colleges, technical or vocational schools, nonprofit organizations, worker training centers, and land-grant colleges and universities to establish or expand career training programs, including for structured apprenticeships, relating to meat and poultry processing. ``(2) Applications for small grants.--The Secretary shall establish a separate, simplified application and reporting process for entities described in paragraph (1) applying for a grant under this subsection of not more than $100,000. ``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030.''. ______”
“``(3) Structured apprenticeship.--The term `structured apprenticeship' means an apprenticeship program that-- ``(A) provides most of the training on the job in a meat or poultry processing facility; ``(B) describes in detail-- ``(i) all of the competencies necessary to work in a meat or poultry processing facility; and ``(ii) the competencies that are necessary to own and operate a meat or poultry processing facility that is a smaller establishment or a very small establishment; ``(C) describes the level of knowledge, skill, and ability the apprentice ought to attain in each competency; ``(D) includes a component for someone other than the trainer-- ``(i) to assess competency attainment; and ``(ii) to assure that all competencies are being addressed during the apprenticeship; ``(E) includes an individualized plan for each apprentice that-- ``(i) considers prior knowledge, skill, and ability; and ``(ii) allows for apprentices to opt out of competencies irrelevant to their career goals; and ``(F) focuses on individuals who will work in or operate meat or poultry processing facilities that are smaller establishments or very small establishments.”
“Title IV of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 is amended by inserting before section 404 (7 U.S.C. 7624) the following: [[Page S2668]] ``SEC. 403. PROCESSOR CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Land-grant colleges and universities.--The term `land-grant colleges and universities' has the meaning given the term in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103). ``(2) Smaller establishment; very small establishment.--The terms `smaller establishment' and `very small establishment' have the meanings given those terms in the final rule entitled `Pathogen Reduction; Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Systems' (61 Fed. Reg. 38806 (July 25, 1996)).”
“``(2) Fiscal years 2025 and 2026.--An eligible entity awarded a grant under this section during fiscal year 2025 or 2026 shall not be required to provide non-Federal matching funds with respect to the grant. ``(g) Administration.--The promulgation of regulations under, and administration of, this section shall be made without regard to-- ``(1) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; and ``(2) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the `Paperwork Reduction Act'). ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2030.''. SEC. 6. PROCESSOR CAREER TRAINING PROGRAMS.”
“``(e) Outreach.--During the period beginning on the date on which the Secretary publishes the notice under subsection (c)(4) and ending on the date on which the Secretary begins to accept applications under subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall perform outreach to States and eligible entities relating to grants under this section. ``(f) Federal Share.-- ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Federal share of the activities carried out using a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed-- ``(A) 90 percent in the case of a grant in the amount of $100,000 or less; or ``(B) 75 percent in the case of a grant in an amount greater than $100,000.”
“451 et seq.); ``(3) the purchase of cold storage, equipment, or transportation services; ``(4) the purchase of temperature screening supplies, testing for communicable diseases, disinfectant, sanitation systems, hand washing stations, and other sanitizing supplies; ``(5) the purchase and decontamination of personal protective equipment; ``(6) the construction or purchase of humane handling infrastructure, including holding space for livestock prior to slaughter, shade structures, and knock box structures; ``(7)(A) the purchase of software and computer equipment for record keeping, production data, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points record review; and ``(B) the provision of guidelines and training relating to that software and computer equipment; ``(8) the provision of staff time and training for implementing and monitoring health and safety procedures; ``(9) the development of a feasibility study or business plan for, or the carrying out of any other activity associated with, establishing or expanding a small meat or poultry processing facility; ``(10) the purchase of equipment that enables the further use or value-added sale of coproducts or byproducts, such as organs, hides, and other relevant products; and ``(11) other activities associated with expanding or establishing an eligible entity described in subsection (a)(1)(A), as determined by the Secretary.”