ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2397), H4916 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3208 [5JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3079, H3098 [4JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4345 [10JY]

Appointments

Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye into the House Chamber, H2487 [8MY]

Conferee: H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, H6557 [12OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H4142 [27JN]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (see H.R. 2449), H3988 [20JN]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H3760 [18JN]

American Fighter Aces: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 685), H7052 [13NO]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2224), H8126 [19DE]

——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H7365 [22NO]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H5476 [10SE]

——— issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (see H.R. 2794), H5093 [26JY]

Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (see H.R. 1008), H2656 [15MY]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7111 [14NO]

Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups (see H. Res. 418), H7312 [20NO]

C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 248), H3095 [4JN]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H.R. 360), H1398 [13MR]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H279 [23JA]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2605 [14MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: call for an end to the ongoing conflict and support international efforts toward long-term peace, stability, and observance of human rights (see H. Res. 131), H2575 [13MY]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 2663), H4482 [11JY]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 34), H1357 [12MR]

Courts: modify the prohibition on recognition of certain rights relative to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 778), H2575 [13MY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H5884 [26SE]

Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building, Port Henry, NY: designate (see H.R. 3609), H7354 [21NO]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (see H.R. 3353), H6999 [12NO]

——— implement a certain interim final or final rule regarding child nutrition programs (see H.R. 2562), H4178 [28JN]

——— oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H4178 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H5088 [25JY]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1595), H3592 [13JN]

——— verify eligibility of certain borrowers on loans submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or already in default before such borrowers obtain a consolidation loan (see H.R. 1991), H5403 [2AU]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 3591), H7353 [21NO]

——— establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 485), H2719 [16MY]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 3527), H7187 [18NO]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals (see H.R. 297), H178 [18JA]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 720), H546 [14FE]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 2909), H6902 [29OC]

——— phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H6453 [9OC]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2848), H5173 [30JY]

——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (see H.R. 1151), H1425 [14MR]

——— encourage nomination and confirmation of individual for position of Inspector General of the Dept. of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors (see H. Res. 273), H4038 [25JN]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (see H.R. 3509), H7152 [15NO]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see H.R. 644), H2570 [9MY]

——— study suitability and feasibility of adding Hudson River Valley in New York, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2636), H4308 [9JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: provide for the purchase of paper U.S. savings bonds with tax refunds (see H.R. 3385), H6951 [30OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H5513 [11SE]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 864), H1958 [11AP]

Developing countries: provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, increase sustainable and equitable agricultural development, reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and stimulate rural economies (see H.R. 2822), H5404 [2AU]

Diplomatic Security Act: revise provisions relative to Accountability Review Board personnel recommendations (see H.R. 925), H815 [28FE]

Disasters: clarify that houses of worship are eligible for certain disaster relief and emergency assistance on terms equal to other eligible private nonprofit facilities (see H.R. 592), H456 [12FE]

——— provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 2887), H5260 [31JY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1429), H6998 [12NO]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1801), H2656 [15MY]

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H7508 [4DE]

Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H7357 [21NO]

Explosives: strengthen enforcement of background checks relative to the use of explosive materials (see H.R. 2836), H5088 [25JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a same-sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, grandchild, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1751), H2350 [25AP]

FDA: approve certain drugs and biological products for use in a limited population of patients to address increases in bacterial and fungal resistance to drugs and biological products (see H.R. 3742), H8108 [12DE]

Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6225 [3OC]

Federal Railroad Administration: make loans and loan guarantees available for implementing positive train control systems (see H.R. 3634), H7508 [4DE]

FEMA: provide relief from increased flood insurance premium rates for homes in disaster areas (see H.R. 960), H1360 [12MR]

——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 41), H56 [4JA]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2396 [26AP]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 141), H5512 [11SE]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 452), H1829 [21MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H4039 [25JN]

——— expand eligibility and permit additional individuals to enroll in the preexisting condition insurance program to be funded by a temporary increase in the cigarette tax (see H.R. 1578), H2300 [24AP]

——— national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H501 [13FE]

Highlands Conservation Act: extend authorization (see H.R. 712), H546 [14FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H4178 [28JN]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H4857 [22JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]

Information technology: provide for greater transparency in and user control over the treatment of data collected by mobile applications and enhance the security of such data (see H.R. 1913), H2567 [9MY]

Insurance: require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1531), H1991 [12AP]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 221), H2774 [17MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H5090 [25JY]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H700 [27FE]

Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (see H.R. 1992), H6454 [9OC]

——— authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1395 [13MR]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1993 [12AP]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H2774 [17MY]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi, express condolences to families and friends of victims, commend first responders and rescuers, and reaffirm support for Government and people (see H. Res. 394), H6901 [29OC]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (see H. Res. 65), H502 [13FE]

——— improve enforcement of sanctions (see H.R. 1771), H2391 [26AP]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (see H. Res. 200), H2486 [7MY]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 181), H224 [22JA]

Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see H.R. 2174), H2954 [23MY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7607 [9DE]

Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H1569 [18MR]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H1721 [20MR]

——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H2396 [26AP]

——— reform sustainable growth rate payment system for physicians (see H.R. 2810), H5176 [30JY]

——— repeal certain changes to contracts with Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (see H.R. 805), H1360 [12MR]

——— require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program (see H.R. 1588), H2125 [17AP]

——— require drug manufacturers to provide rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the prescription drug benefit program, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1588), H2249 [23AP]

Mental health: increase access to community behavioral health services and improve Medicaid reimbursement for such services (see H.R. 1263), H1630 [19MR]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 1431), H2354 [25AP]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1319 [6MR]

Municipal bonds: tribute to history, anniversary of tax exemption, and important contribution to economic growth and wellbeing in States and municipalities (see H. Res. 112), H2605 [14MY]

National Anti-Bullying Month: designate (see H. Res. 398), H6954 [30OC]

National Clandestine Service of the CIA NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office, Monroe, NY: designate (see H.R. 2112), H2911 [22MY]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H1721 [20MR]

National Oilheat Research Alliance Act: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 1985), H5262 [31JY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2354 [25AP]

NIH: reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (see H.R. 594), H431 [8FE]

Nuclear energy: provide certain requirements for the licensing of commercial nuclear facilities (see H.R. 2712), H4597 [17JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 261), H168 [15JA]

——— express that President Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce employer mandate provisions (see H. Con. Res. 45), H5349 [1AU]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H8112 [12DE]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2315), H5477 [10SE]

Political campaigns: require corporations and labor organizations to disclose to shareholders and or members amounts disbursed for certain political activity (see H.R. 2670), H4482 [11JY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H1360 [12MR]

——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H2249 [23AP]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H2248 [23AP]

——— reinstate overnight delivery standards for market-dominant products (see H.R. 2459), H3988 [20JN]

Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 284), H7508 [4DE]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 2000), H2654 [15MY]

Ryan, Leo J.: tribute (see H. Res. 423), H7508 [4DE]

Schneier, Arthur: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2387), H3653 [14JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H2959 [23MY]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2158 [18AP]

Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (see H. Con. Res. 61), H6675 [22OC]

Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office, Alden, NY: designate (see H.R. 3472), H7395 [2DE]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see H.R. 3470), H7051 [13NO]

Social Security: treat permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to Federal old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 3050), H5398 [2AU]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea (see H.R. 772), H629 [25FE]

Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1008), H2656 [15MY]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 606), H431 [8FE]

Specialist Ryan P. Jayne Post Office Building, Corning, NY: designate (see H.R. 3765), H8109 [12DE]

Sri Lanka: support internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation, address allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater media freedom and humanitarian organization access (see H. Res. 247), H6290 [4OC]

Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office Building, Brockport, NY: designate (see H.R. 1451), H2405 [3MY]

Sudan: condemn pardoning of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing men convicted of assassinating John Granville to escape imprisonment and continue to list Sudan as a state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 171), H2159 [18AP]

——— develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H4214 [8JY]

Taxation: allow seniors with Social Security and pension income to file income tax form 1040SR without regard to amount of interest or taxable income (see H.R. 38), H1958 [11AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H6998 [12NO]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 2807), H5049 [24JY]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H4145 [27JN]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (see H.R. 1851), H2656 [15MY]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H2952 [23MY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H5806 [23SE]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 664), H2719 [16MY]

Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 227), H5176 [30JY]

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance (see H. Res. 404), H6997 [12NO]

Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H7608 [9DE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H221 [22JA]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H5512 [11SE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H4370 [10JY]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H7352 [21NO]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H6546 [11OC]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 1975), H2602 [14MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3654 [14JN]

——— provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 1835), H5589 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 1968), H2602 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H1822 [21MR]

Dept. of State: enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (see H.R. 2723), H4724 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving (see H.R. 1664), H2245 [23AP]

——— withhold highway funds from States that do not have in effect laws requiring the use of ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 1665), H2245 [23AP]

Disasters: issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster (see H.R. 1700), H2297 [24AP]

Diseases: commend progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs (see H. Res. 133), H1825 [21MR]

——— extend authorities related to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (see H.R. 3177), H5832 [25SE]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 1915), H2567 [9MY]

Drugs: prohibit the manufacture, marketing, sale, or shipment of products designed to assist in defrauding a drug test (see H.R. 1930), H2568 [9MY]

European Union: support closer ties with Eastern Partnership countries, respect sovereign rights of states relative to international partnerships, and commend democratic reforms (see H. Res. 402), H6997 [12NO]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 538), H411 [6FE]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (see H.R. 1409), H1856 [9AP]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 2242), H3094 [4JN]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2159 [18AP]

Nuclear energy: require spent nuclear fuel be stored in dry cask storage (see H.R. 3354), H6827 [28OC]

Power resources: enhance energy security, reduce dependence on imported oil, improve energy efficiency of transportation sector, and reduce emissions through expansion of grid supported transportation (see H.R. 2075), H2838 [21MY]

Privacy: prohibit employers, schools, and universities from requiring employees or enrollees to provide a user name, password, or other access to a personal social networking account (see H.R. 537), H411 [6FE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 1585), H2066 [16AP]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 896), H814 [28FE]

Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy (see H.R. 1327), H1821 [21MR]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (see H.R. 1887), H2533 [8MY]

Telecommunications: prohibit mobile service providers from providing service on mobile electronic devices that have been reported stolen and enable consumers to remotely delete data from such devices (see H.R. 1730), H2349 [25AP]

Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (see H.R. 2493), H4037 [25JN]

Ukraine: support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis (see H. Res. 447), H8117 [16DE]

World Tuberculosis Day: support goals (see H. Res. 133), H1825 [21MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (H.R. 1968), H2603 [14MY]

Dept. of State: enhance security for facilities and personnel at U.S. diplomatic and consular posts abroad (H.R. 2723), H4725 [18JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving (H.R. 1664), H2247 [23AP]

——— withhold highway funds from States that do not have in effect laws requiring the use of ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (H.R. 1665), H2247 [23AP]

Disasters: issue guidance on Federal response to a large-scale nuclear disaster (H.R. 1700), H2298 [24AP]

Diseases: extend authorities related to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (H.R. 3177), H5833 [25SE]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (H.R. 1915), H2569 [9MY]

Drugs: prohibit the manufacture, marketing, sale, or shipment of products designed to assist in defrauding a drug test (H.R. 1930), H2569 [9MY]

Firearms: ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (H.R. 538), H414 [6FE]

Foreign trade: enhance promotion of exports of U.S. goods and services (H.R. 1409), H1858 [9AP]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (H.R. 2242), H3095 [4JN]

Nuclear energy: require spent nuclear fuel be stored in dry cask storage (H.R. 3354), H6828 [28OC]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (H.R. 1585), H2066 [16AP]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 896), H816 [28FE]

Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy (H.R. 1327), H1826 [21MR]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (H.R. 1887), H2534 [8MY]

Transportation: ensure that new vehicles enable fuel competition so as to reduce the strategic importance of oil to the U.S. (H.R. 2493), H4039 [25JN]

Remarks

Abramson, William: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Builder Award recipient, E1902• [19DE]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3872 [19JN], H3936 [20JN]

——— reform sugar price support program, H3936 [20JN]

Alpha Epsilon Pi (fraternal organization): anniversary, E1221• [2AU], E1910• [23DE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 366), H5982 [28SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6559 [12OC]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members and supporting civilian and contractor personnel continue to receive pay for active service during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3210), consideration (H. Res. 366), H5982 [28SE]

——— authorize use against Syria in response to use of chemical weapons, H5493 [11SE]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E545• [25AP]

Boston, MA: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon and express condolences to victims and their families, H2021 [15AP], H2056 [16AP]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Riverdale Temple, E785• [4JN]

——— express condolences to victims and families killed or injured in the Metro-North train derailment, H7377 [2DE], H7429 [3DE]

Budget: repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H651 [26FE]

Chapnick, Elaine: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television, Inc. (LMC–TV) Sunny Yeddis Goldberg Award recipient, E1900• [19DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3208 [5JN]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3208 [5JN]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5971, H5974 [28SE]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (H.R. 3509), H8051, H8053 [12DE]

Dept. of Transportation: distracted driving prevention and research funding, H5124 [30JY]

——— establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving (H.R. 1664), H5124 [30JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 2216), H3079 [4JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H3079 [4JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2610), H5124 [30JY]

Diseases: extend authorities relative to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (S. 1545), H7234, H7237 [19NO]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H651 [26FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2609), H4345 [10JY]

——— prohibit funding by related agencies to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4345 [10JY]

EPA: maximum achievable control technology rule on mercury air-toxic standards for utilities, H5245 [31JY]

——— require a report on economic impact of certain energy-related rules and prohibit finalization of such rules that will cause significant adverse effects to the economy (H.R. 1582), H5245 [31JY]

FDA: strengthen regulation of human drug compounding and drug supply chain security (H.R. 3204), H5965 [28SE]

FEMA: temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 41), H44 [4JA]

Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs, H3872 [19JN]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6559 [12OC]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2684 [16MY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H44 [4JA]

——— making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H118 [15JA]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H5234, H5239 [31JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, H2021 [15AP]

——— U.S. policy, H2463 [7MY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (H. Res. 65), H556, H557 [15FE]

Korean Peninsula: recognize historic importance of Korean War and U.S. alliance with South Korea, honor service of U.S. forces, end nuclear proliferation by North Korea, and encourage peace and reunification (H. Con. Res. 41), H5255 [31JY]

Lehman College: tribute, E897• [17JN]

Mason, Eileen: Larchmont-Mamaroneck Community Television, Inc. (LMC–TV) Special Recognition Award recipient, E1910• [23DE]

Moerdler, Jeffrey A.: Bronx, NY, Riverdale Jewish Community Relations Council Community Service Award recipient, E1909• [23DE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 33), H2147 [18AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation, H5982 [28SE]

——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2684 [16MY]

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): anniversary, H3700 [18JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H6559 [12OC]

Russia: diplomatic efforts to have Syria surrender chemical weapons stockpiles, H5493 [11SE]

Scarsdale, NY: anniversary of Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, E1910• [23DE]

——— tribute to Scarsdale Medical Group, E1909• [23DE]

Smith-Johnson, Audrey: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation, Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1906• [19DE], E1911• [23DE]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1897), H5252 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, H7279• [20NO], E1358• [20SE]

Wakefield Taxpayers & Civic League, Inc.: anniversary, E1910• [23DE]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Human Rights Commission, E1911• [23DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1628 [19MR], H4024 [25JN]

Tributes

Aitimova, Byrganym, E1361• [23SE]

Davis, Serge M., E838• [11JN]

Friedman, Jerry, E1900• [19DE]

Hajdari, Azem, E1273• [10SE]

Hodges, Devlin L., E1909• [23DE]

Kim Sook, E1361• [23SE]

Koch, Edward I., H327 [4FE]

Kucera, Otto, E793• [4JN]

Lewis, Judith S., E793• [4JN]

Lopez, Martha, E1904• [19DE]

Mesch, Eric, E789• [4JN]

Mulraine, Edward, E1905• [19DE], E1911• [23DE]

Navarro, Louis, E1018• [8JY]

Neier, Honey and Sol, E957• [25JN]

Palmisciano, Michelle (Missy), E1899• [19DE]

Ramsey, Albert, E1015• [8JY]

Rangel, Representative, H5256 [31JY]

Ruggiero, Joe, E1901• [19DE]

Schwartz, Susan, E787• [4JN]

Sobel, Ronald, E1908• [19DE]

Sobel, Susan, E1905• [19DE]

Stewart, Virginia, E909• [18JN]

Sullo, Frank R., E1016• [8JY]

Weiner, Audrey, E1539• [22OC]

Wilson, Charles A., H2056 [16AP]

Zurndorfer, Johanna, E780• [4JN]