JEFFRIES, HAKEEM S. (a Representative from New York)

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H1407 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bahamas: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 397), H6954 [30OC]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 49), H342 [4FE]

Budget: eliminate sequestration (see H.R. 900), H2535 [8MY]

——— exempt 9/11 Health and Compensation Programs from sequestration (see H.R. 811), H3288 [11JN]

Bureau of Prisons: rename as the Bureau of Corrections (see H.R. 2984), H5396 [2AU]

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), H550 [14FE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H628 [25FE]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H6999 [12NO]

Colleges and universities: increase amount of loan forgiveness available to highly-qualified teachers employed in low-income schools who teach in the same school district for five consecutive years (see H.R. 2881), H5260 [31JY]

Correctional institutions: improve effectiveness and efficiency of Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction (see H.R. 2656), H4482 [11JY]

——— provide for an effective HIV/AIDS program in Federal prisons (see H.R. 895), H1721 [20MR]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 2464), H4146 [27JN]

Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building, Port Henry, NY: designate (see H.R. 3609), H7508 [4DE]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 10), H1633 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H2249 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: modify authorities relative to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice by removing prosecution of serious crimes from the chain of command (see H.R. 2016), H5348 [1AU]

——— require Inspector General investigation of allegations of retaliatory personnel actions in response to protected communications regarding sexual assault (see H.R. 1864), H3253 [6JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3538), H7312 [20NO]

——— restore fairness in education financing through student loan forgiveness, Federal student loan interest rate caps, and refinancing opportunities for private borrowers (see H.R. 1330), H1822 [21MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of the National Nurse (see H.R. 485), H6998 [12NO]

——— 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), H7052 [13NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H7395 [2DE]

Dept. of HUD: improve implementation and oversight of training and hiring requirements for public housing, Indian housing assistance, and housing and community development programs (see H.R. 1670), H2246 [23AP]

——— provide assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations for specialized housing and supportive services to elderly persons who are the primary caregivers of related children (see H.R. 3501), H7395 [2DE]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see H.R. 2772), H6999 [12NO]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 1000), H7052 [13NO]

——— 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), H7052 [13NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H4523 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide equity for tuition and fees for individuals entitled to assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program who are pursuing education programs (see H.R. 595), H431 [8FE]

——— repeal limitation of number of veterans authorized to be enrolled in the Independent Living Program (see H.R. 3330), H6768 [23OC]

Developing countries: promote sexual and reproductive health of individuals and couples (see H.R. 3206), H5921 [27SE]

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]

——— require large public housing agencies to develop disaster response and relief plans (see H.R. 1669), H2245 [23AP]

Discrimination: prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see H.R. 2479), H4037 [25JN]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 292), H3216 [5JN]

Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H6951 [30OC]

Economy: provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (see H.R. 2821), H5050 [24JY]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1286), H1718 [20MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: establish a base minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 650), H1837 [25MR]

Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 388), H6675 [22OC]

Federal Interagency Working Group on Reducing Poverty: establish (see H.R. 2182), H6957 [30OC]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6901 [29OC]

——— 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]

Financial literacy: provide incentives to encourage financial institutions and small businesses to provide continuing financial education to customers, borrowers, and employees (see H.R. 1538), H2959 [23MY]

Firearms: condemn gun violence, encourage enactment of comprehensive gun reforms, and repeal or reject Stand Your Ground laws (see H. Res. 318), H5088 [25JY]

——— 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]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 137), H1958 [11AP]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 955), H1837 [25MR]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 138), H1958 [11AP]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 437), H1958 [11AP]

Homeless: improve provision of medical services to the homeless (see H.R. 29), H6829 [28OC]

House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2247 [23AP]

Hurricanes: increase number of tenant-based rental assistance vouchers made available for low-income families displaced by Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 1668), H2245 [23AP]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H2775 [17MY]

Intelligence services: conduct study on use of contractors for intelligence activities (see H.R. 2434), H3927 [19JN]

Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1632 [19MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H5884 [26SE]

——— include in the visa waiver program (see H.R. 300), H170 [15JA]

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

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1829 [21MR]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 268), H3687 [17JN]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H6999 [12NO]

Law enforcement: encourage States to prohibit Stand Your Ground laws and require Neighborhood Watch programs to register with local law enforcement agencies and the Dept. of Justice (see H.R. 2812), H5348 [1AU]

——— mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (see H.R. 3560), H7358 [21NO]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 2851), H5404 [2AU]

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

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H7188 [18NO]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2504), H7153 [15NO]

——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H6998 [12NO]

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (see H. Res. 365), H8113 [12DE]

NAACP: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 12), H454 [12FE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 59), H413 [6FE]

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 341), H5512 [11SE]

National Clandestine Service of the CIA NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office, Monroe, NY: designate (see H.R. 2112), H3760 [18JN]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 69), H547 [14FE]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 719), H1993 [12AP]

National Emancipation Day: observance (see H. Res. 38), H177 [18JA]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 203), H2575 [13MY]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2396 [26AP]

National Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 123), H2656 [15MY]

News media: maintain free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by persons connected with the news media (see H.R. 1962), H2840 [21MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: provide for permanent funding (see H.R. 3349), H6999 [12NO]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H5834 [25SE]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 148), H550 [14FE]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H8113 [12DE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H984 [5MR]

——— 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]

Privacy: reform Federal authority to require production of business records, conduct surveillance, and certain forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes (see H.R. 3361), H6900 [29OC]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 2465), H4146 [27JN]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 2000), H4146 [27JN]

Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office, Alden, NY: designate (see H.R. 3472), H8113 [12DE]

Social Security: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see H. Con. Res. 34), H4040 [25JN]

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]

Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office Building, Brockport, NY: designate (see H.R. 1451), H3253 [6JN]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H7153 [15NO]

Tariff: increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H4039 [25JN]

Taxation: allow Head Start teachers the same above-the-line deduction for supplies as is allowed to elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 2141), H3097 [4JN]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H6412 [8OC]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H4309 [9JY]

——— promote savings through a credit for low- and middle-income taxpayers who deposit tax refunds into designated savings options (see H.R. 2917), H5342 [1AU]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H5175 [30JY]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H5513 [11SE]

——— replace the mortgage interest deduction with a nonrefundable credit for indebtedness secured by a residence (see H.R. 1213), H3015 [3JN]

Technology: allow consumers to unlock mobile wireless devices for interoperability purposes (see H.R. 1123), H1633 [19MR]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H5175 [30JY]

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), H501 [13FE]

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

Virgin Islands: establish a visa waiver program (see H.R. 1966), H3929 [19JN]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H4309 [9JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: exempt Dept. of HUD public and Indian housing programs from sequestration (see H.R. 2695), H4522 [16JY]

Bureau of Prisons: provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 3688), H7627 [10DE]

Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for the purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (see H.R. 1537), H1991 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: give priority to projects and studies for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction (see H.R. 3646), H7507 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 1498), H1956 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, NY, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1501), H1956 [11AP]

Disasters: ensure that homeowners with mortgages insured by the FHA, or owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and with homes located in disaster areas, are notified of certain relief relative to such disasters (see H.R. 1499), H1956 [11AP]

Hurricanes: provide relief to homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy who have mortgages insured by the FHA, or owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 554), H411 [6FE]

Patents: add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits to deter abusive litigation (see H.R. 2639), H4369 [10JY]

Trademarks: provide for registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the U.S., or any State or local government (see H.R. 3713), H8107 [12DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: exempt Dept. of HUD public and Indian housing programs from sequestration (H.R. 2695), H4523 [16JY]

Bureau of Prisons: provide certain voting information to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (H.R. 3688), H7628 [10DE]

Census: provide that individuals in prison shall, for the purposes of a decennial census, be attributed to the last place of residence before incarceration (H.R. 1537), H1992 [12AP]

Corps of Engineers: give priority to projects and studies for hurricane and storm damage risk reduction (H.R. 3646), H7507 [4DE]

Dept. of Education: extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 1498), H1957 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, NY, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 1501), H1957 [11AP]

Disasters: ensure that homeowners with mortgages insured by the FHA, or owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and with homes located in disaster areas, are notified of certain relief relative to such disasters (H.R. 1499), H1957 [11AP]

Hurricanes: provide relief to homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy who have mortgages insured by the FHA, or owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (H.R. 554), H415 [6FE]

Patents: add procedural requirements for patent infringement suits to deter abusive litigation (H.R. 2639), H4369 [10JY]

Trademarks: provide for registration of marks consisting of a flag, coat of arms, or other insignia of the U.S., or any State or local government (H.R. 3713), H8109 [12DE]

Remarks

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H3738 [18JN]

African Americans: history of involvement in the labor movement, H5425, H5426, H5427, H5428 [9SE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 367), H6026 [30SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6113, H6166, H6167 [2OC], H6340 [7OC]

Bankruptcy: require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (H.R. 982), H7022 [13NO]

Boston, MA: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon and express condolences to victims and their families, H2020 [15AP]

Brooklyn, NY: anniversary of Full Gospel Assembly Church, E1500• [11OC]

Budget: eliminate sequestration (H.R. 900), H2449 [7MY]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2013–2023 (S. Con. Res. 8), H6822 [28OC]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1565 [18MR], H1575, H1617 [19MR], H2286 [24AP], H6166 [2OC], H6590 [14OC]

——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), H245 [23JA]

Bush, George W.: evaluation of economic policies, H947 [4MR]

Colleges and universities: address increasing levels of student loan debt and default rates, H2286 [24AP]

——— affordability, H2795, H2797, H2798, H2799, H2801 [20MY]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H1565 [18MR], H6822 [28OC], H7384, H7385, H7386, H7390 [2DE]

——— legislative priorities, H7384, H7386, H7390 [2DE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1575 [19MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H7172, H7174, H7175 [18NO]

Dept. of Education: establish interest rates for new student loans made on or after a certain date (H.R. 1911), H2795, H2797, H2798, H2799, H2801 [20MY], H2903 [22MY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (H.R. 1498), H2903 [22MY]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H2903 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: making continuing appropriations for the National Nuclear Security Administration (H.J. Res. 76), H6500 [11OC]

Dept. of Justice: report on State law penalties for certain child abusers and expand the predicate for increased penalties for domestic assaults against children (H.R. 3627), H7570, H7571 [9DE]

Discrimination: societal impact, H4848, H4849, H4850, H4851, H4853, H4854 [22JY]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H941, H944, H945, H946, H947 [4MR]

Education: recognize importance of investment in public education programs and promote and improve education opportunities for underserved populations, H2283, H2286, H2287, H2288, H2289 [24AP]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, H7172, H7174, H7175 [18NO]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6113, H6166, H6167 [2OC], H6340 [7OC], H6500 [11OC], H6587, H6590, H6593 [14OC]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2662 [16MY]

House Rules: same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 367), H6026 [30SE]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), consideration (H. Res. 23), H102 [15JA]

Immigration: provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates, H2287 [24AP]

——— reform, H333, H334, H335, H337, H338, H339 [4FE], H7386, H7389 [2DE]

Klayman, Larry E.: characterization of remarks about President Obama during demonstration over Government shutdown, H6590 [14OC]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals, H2424 [6MY]

National Small Business Week: observance, H3678 [17JN]

Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (H.R. 3309), H7514 [5DE], E1836• [11DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate, H6026 [30SE]

——— implementation, H6113, H6166 [2OC], H6340 [7OC]

——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2662 [16MY]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H3012 [3JN]

Public debt: ceiling, H6587, H6590, H6592, H6593 [14OC]

Small business: improve opportunities for minority entrepreneurs, H3678, H3679, H3680, H3681, H3682 [17JN]

Supreme Court: decision in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, H4094 [27JN], H4848 [22JY]

——— hearing of arguments in Shelby County v. Holder relative to constitutionality of preclearance of attempts to change voting qualifications or prerequisites to voting, H618, H620 [25FE]

Voting Rights Act: reauthorize, H4094 [27JN]

Zimmerman, George: jury decision in Trayvon Martin shooting case, H4848 [22JY]

Tributes

Aker, Lawrence E., III, E1491• [11OC]

Davis, Lucy T., E1260• [9SE]

Figueroa, Eric R., Sr., E1254• [9SE]

Jackson Lee, Representative, H335 [4FE]

Jones, Susannah Mushatt, E1257• [9SE]

Norman, Clarence, Sr., E1497• [11OC]

Owens, Major R., H6818, H6821 [28OC]

Vann, Albert, E1263• [9SE]