ROYCE, EDWARD R. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

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

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (H. Res. 222), H5361 [2AU]

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

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2602 [14MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require a plaintiff to provide a defendant with an opportunity to voluntarily correct a violation prior to commencing civil action (see H.R. 994), H1318 [6MR]

Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see H.R. 2066), H4726 [18JY]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H6775 [24OC]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 302), H5436 [9SE]

Blue Star Mothers of America Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H5349 [1AU]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7053 [13NO]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H629 [25FE]

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), H8127 [19DE]

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

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H1911 [10AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2486 [7MY]

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), H4146 [27JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3), H2485 [7MY]

Conservation of natural resources: establish more efficient and effective policies and processes for departments and agencies engaged in or providing support to international conservation (see H.R. 2935), H7153 [15NO]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (see H.R. 1077), H1356 [12MR] (see H.R. 3211), H6011 [28SE]

Crime: constitutional amendment to protect the rights of crime victims (see H.J. Res. 40), H2246 [23AP]

——— prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H6643 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: declare the attack at Fort Hood, TX, a terrorist attack and ensure victims of such attack and their families receive the same honors and benefits as those killed or wounded in overseas combat zones (see H.R. 3111), H7395 [2DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H5806 [23SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: permit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognition of a State court order amending an internationally adopted child’s birth date or name (see H.R. 3386), H8112 [12DE]

Dept. of State: allow use of best-value contracting method in awarding local guard or protective service contracts in high risk areas abroad under the diplomatic security program (see H.R. 731), H1568 [18MR]

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

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

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

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1186), H1829 [21MR]

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

Employment: allow private sector employers to offer employees the choice between cash wages and compensatory time for overtime hours worked (see H.R. 1406), H1959 [11AP]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 1772), H2391 [26AP]

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]

FAA: modify appropriations (see H.R. 1432), H2067 [16AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: require competition for contracts, provide an adjustment period to phasing out mandatory source status, and improve inmate access to reintegration opportunities (see H.R. 2098), H2910 [22MY]

Financial institutions: improve examination of depository institutions (see H.R. 1553), H2025 [15AP]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 749), H594 [15FE]

FRS: replace the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with a 5-person commission (see H.R. 2446), H4040 [25JN]

——— require Senate confirmation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Inspector General (see H.R. 3770), H8109 [12DE]

General William H. Gourley Federal Outpatient Clinic—A Joint VA-DOD Health Care Facility, Marina, CA: designate (see H.R. 272), H3990 [20JN]

Health: protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H1360 [12MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H6493 [10OC]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 830), H6344 [7OC]

Insurance: condition provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational (see H.R. 2775), H5348 [1AU]

Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model (see H.R. 1580), H2065 [16AP]

Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H7312 [20NO]

IRS: ensure that employees are familiar with and act in accord with certain taxpayer rights (see H.R. 2768), H5093 [26JY]

——— impose a moratorium on conferences (see H.R. 2769), H5093 [26JY]

——— make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H2396 [26AP]

Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (see H.R. 1992), H2653 [15MY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H2125 [17AP]

James ‘Jim’ Kohnen Post Office, Dublin, CA: designate (see H.R. 1671), H2246 [23AP]

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), H4146 [27JN]

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, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H2392 [26AP]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H550 [14FE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 16), H596 [15FE]

Los Angeles, CA: celebrate upcoming 2015 Special Olympics World Games (see H. Res. 317), H5050 [24JY]

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

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 2305), H4980 [23JY]

Nelson ‘Mac’ MacWilliams Post Office Building, Ramona, CA: designate (see H.R. 1356), H1823 [21MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H5806 [23SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation (see H.R. 2809), H5834 [25SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement (see H.R. 2682), H5404 [2AU]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 763), H2604 [14MY]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 351), H2437 [6MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H2354 [25AP]

Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 2417), H3758 [18JN]

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board: prohibit from requiring public companies to use specific auditors or the use of different auditors on a rotating basis (see H.R. 1564), H4214 [8JY]

Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 807), H2396 [26AP]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1795), H2656 [15MY]

Taiwan: strengthen and clarify commercial, cultural, and other relations between the U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 419), H5174 [30JY]

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), H5435 [9SE]

——— clarify treatment of certain retirement plan contributions picked up by governmental employers (see H.R. 205), H173 [15JA]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H7188 [18NO]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1814), H2393 [26AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 523), H410 [6FE]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 2309), H3286 [11JN]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit airplane passengers from bringing small knives aboard a passenger aircraft (see H.R. 1093), H1958 [11AP]

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]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1897), H2533 [8MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1186), H1829 [21MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H2438 [6MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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]

Credit unions: extend insurance coverage to amounts held in a member account on behalf of another person (see H.R. 3468), H7050 [13NO]

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]

——— list Vietnam as a ‘‘Country of Particular Concern’’ relative to religious freedom (see H. Res. 218), H2717 [16MY]

Diplomatic Security Act: require certain notifications of Dept. of State Accountability Review Boards, avoid conflicts of interest by members, and require actions relative to reports of such Boards (see H.R. 1768), H2390 [26AP]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 688), H544 [14FE]

Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs (see H.R. 1983), H2653 [15MY]

Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H6827 [28OC]

Iran: 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]

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]

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

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]

Constitutional authority statements

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 (H.R. 2548), H4144 [27JN]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (H.R. 2449), H3989 [20JN]

Credit unions: extend insurance coverage to amounts held in a member account on behalf of another person (H.R. 3468), H7052 [13NO]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5174 [30JY]

——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (H.R. 1151), H1428 [14MR]

Diplomatic Security Act: require certain notifications of Dept. of State Accountability Review Boards, avoid conflicts of interest by members, and require actions relative to reports of such Boards (H.R. 1768), H2394 [26AP]

Financial institutions: provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (H.R. 688), H548 [14FE]

Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs (H.R. 1983), H2654 [15MY]

Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (H.R. 3344), H6828 [28OC]

Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H702 [27FE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: improve enforcement of sanctions (H.R. 1771), H2394 [26AP]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 3470), H7052 [13NO]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E872 [14JN]

Extend period when Iraqis employed by the U.S. in Iraq may be granted special immigrant status and temporarily increase fee or surcharge for processing certain nonimmigrant visas: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), E1424• [3OC]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary, E1424• [3OC]

Nuclear Iran Prevention Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5230, H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Camp, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5230 [31JY]

——— Representative Hensarling, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Issa, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H5231 [31JY]

——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5231 [31JY]

Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements Authorization Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4103 [27JN]

Memorandums

Committee on Natural Resources (House) Jurisdiction Over Freely Associated States Clarification: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H18 [3JA]

Remarks

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy: extend (H.R. 2449), H5562 [17SE]

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3872, H3874 [19JN]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 228), H2857 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: advise and assist Africans in suppressing illicit wildlife trade, H3560, H3561 [13JN]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1960), H3560, H3561 [13JN]

Dept. of State: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2848), H5965, H5971, H5973, H5974 [28SE]

——— develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan at the triennial International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly (H.R. 1151), H3705, H3706 [18JN], E1466• [9OC]

——— establish Special Envoy To Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia (H.R. 301), H5564, H5565, H5567 [17SE]

——— submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (H.R. 3509), H8049, H8051, H8053 [12DE]

Diseases: extend authorities relative to global HIV/AIDS and promote oversight of U.S. programs (S. 1545), H7232, H7233, H7234, H7237 [19NO]

Education: establish academic competition in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in each congressional district (H. Res. 77), E197• [27FE]

Food for Peace Act: reform food assistance programs, H3872, H3874 [19JN]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries (H.R. 3212), H7642, H7647, H7649 [11DE]

Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model (H.R. 1580), H2584• [14MY]

Iran: human rights violations, H4220 [9JY]

——— impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (H.R. 850), H5221, H5230, H5239, H5240• [31JY]

Israel: amend requirements relative to assessment of qualitative military edge over military threats (H.R. 1992), H7650, H7653 [11DE]

Japan: condemn sexual enslavement of young women during World War II, H2610 [15MY]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (H. Res. 222), H5361 [2AU]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn nuclear device test and support additional sanctions (H. Res. 65), H555, 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), H5254, H5255 [31JY]

Malibu, CA: tribute to Getty Museum for the public display of the Cyrus Cylinder, H4220 [9JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (H. Res. 434), H8085 [12DE]

OAS: support revitalization and reform (S. 793), H5567 [17SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1466• [9OC]

——— solidify a bilateral investment agreement with the U.S., E1466• [9OC]

Typhoons: express condolences and support to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and support relief and reconstruction assistance, H6980 [12NO]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (H.R. 1897), H5249, H5251, H5253 [31JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (S. 47), E248• [6MR]

Votes: position on missed, H2523• [8MY], H4841• [22JY], H5360• [2AU]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2529 [8MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 113th Congress: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 113–318), H8138 [3JA]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea Concerning Civil Uses of Nuclear Energy Extension: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2449) (H. Rept. 113–209), H5587 [17SE]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 2848) (H. Rept. 113–226), H5832 [25SE]

Nuclear Iran Prevention Act: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 113–177), H5172 [30JY]

Rules

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H162–H167 [15JA]

Tributes

Hanna, Violet B., H4504 [16JY]

Kim, Young, E1652• [13NO]

Nixon, Richard M., E151• [14FE]

Shay, Patty, E1139• [25JY]

Veylanswami, Satguru B., H3024 [4JN]