THOMPSON, BENNIE G. (a Representative from Mississippi)

Amendments

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3914 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3098 [4JN], H3193 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide assistance and opportunity to create and support sustainable agriculture activities and improve access to nutrition in U.S. cities (see H.R. 1933), H2568 [9MY]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H8112 [12DE]

Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act: provide that military technicians (dual status) shall be included in military personnel accounts for purposes of any issued orders (see H.R. 1014), H4214 [8JY]

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

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), H5834 [25SE]

Children and youth: require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities (see H.R. 680), H501 [13FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 852), H700 [27FE]

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), H372 [5FE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H550 [14FE]

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), H1825 [21MR]

Corps of Engineers: provide construction and major rehabilitation funding for projects located on inland and intracoastal waterways (see H.R. 1149), H3097 [4JN]

Courts: modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency (see H.R. 2871), H5259 [31JY]

Credit: modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H2391 [26AP]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 10), H33 [3JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend period during which Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are temporarily increased (see H.R. 3108), H6412 [8OC]

——— modify crop insurance ineligibility requirements for producers that produce an annual crop on native sod (see H.R. 686), H544 [14FE]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 979), H1399 [13MR]

——— oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H1911 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2123 [17AP]

——— 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]

Dept. of Education: allow local educational agencies to use certain grants for professional development activities that train school personnel about restorative justice and conflict resolution (see H.R. 3401), H7508 [4DE]

——— establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 1875), H7395 [2DE]

——— establish Office of School Discipline Policy (see H.R. 3153), H8112 [12DE]

——— improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education (see H.R. 3142), H6569 [12OC]

——— promote student physical health and well-being, nutrition, and fitness (see H.R. 3122), H7447 [3DE]

——— support Promise Neighborhoods (see H.R. 2195), H2954 [23MY]

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

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H4309 [9JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop a comprehensive strategy to gain and maintain operational control of the international borders of the U.S. (see H.R. 1417), H1856 [9AP]

——— establish a biometric exit data system (see H.R. 3141), H5766 [19SE]

——— 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. 3575), H7353 [21NO]

——— establish cybersecurity occupation classifications, assess the cybersecurity workforce, and address identified gaps in the cybersecurity workforce (see H.R. 3107), H5803 [20SE]

——— make certain improvements relative to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection (see H.R. 3696), H7687 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H7508 [4DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish the National Full Employment Trust Fund (see H.R. 1000), H6289 [4OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the New Philadelphia, IL, town site (see H.R. 930), H815 [28FE]

——— conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see H.R. 520), H371 [5FE]

——— require a study of the feasibility of establishing the U.S. Civil Rights Trail (see H.R. 2416), H3758 [18JN]

Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H7357 [21NO]

——— ensure any requirement providing for screening, testing, or treatment of individuals operating commercial motor vehicles for sleep disorders is adopted pursuant to a rulemaking proceeding (see H.R. 3095), H5589 [17SE]

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), H818 [28FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal lands (see H.R. 2798), H4978 [23JY]

Disasters: establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding (see H.R. 1101), H1721 [20MR]

——— establish Federal catastrophe fund with dedicated funding from insurance premiums allowing States to purchase reinsurance and provide for natural disaster mitigation and preparedness funding, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1101), H2028 [15AP]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 328), H5399 [2AU]

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

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 1397), H1825 [21MR]

——— 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]

Electric power: provide for an independent assessment of the future resilience and reliability of the electric power transmission and distribution system (see H.R. 2962), H5344 [1AU]

EPA: change the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure rule with respect to certain farms (see H.R. 311), H176 [18JA]

——— establish a regulatory review process for proposed rules dealing with agricultural entities (see H.R. 2776), H4856 [22JY]

——— exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 322), H176 [18JA]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and strengthen low-income families (see H.R. 2359), H3590 [13JN]

FBI: provide for procedures ensuring accuracy in employment-related background checks (see H.R. 2999), H5396 [2AU]

——— provide safeguards relative to criminal background checks prepared for employment purposes (see H.R. 2865), H5173 [30JY]

Federal employees: protect income, benefits, and retirement (see H. Res. 388), H6829 [28OC]

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

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), H6999 [12NO]

——— improve the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 2199), H4215 [8JY]

——— require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to promote preparedness and planning for manmade and natural disasters at educational institutions (see H.R. 3158), H5801 [20SE]

Financial institutions: restore certain provisions of law to separate investment banking from commercial banking (see H.R. 129), H1549 [15MR]

Financial literacy: provide grants to promote (see H.R. 2920), H5342 [1AU]

——— 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), H2571 [9MY]

——— facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 2463), H3988 [20JN]

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

Fish and fishing: develop a fishery management plan for Gulf of Mexico red snapper (see H.R. 3099), H5546 [12SE]

Haiti: address gender-based violence against women and children (see H. Res. 61), H413 [6FE]

——— measure progress of recovery and development efforts following earthquake (see H.R. 1749), H2350 [25AP]

Health and Fitness Month: designate (see H. Res. 195), H2657 [15MY]

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), H2438 [6MY]

——— limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 2490), H4037 [25JN]

Housing: allow States participating in the State Small Business Credit Initiative to provide program funds to small businesses for development of affordable housing (see H.R. 3003), H7357 [21NO]

Housing Act: revise census data and population requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 858), H1430 [14MR]

Immigration: reform (see H.R. 15), H6289 [4OC]

Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H2913 [22MY]

IRS: issue regulations to allow enrolled agents to use or display their credentials when advertising their services or representing clients (see H.R. 2313), H3655 [14JN]

Iuka, MS: approve transfer of Yellow Creek Port properties (see H.R. 3044), H5398 [2AU]

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), H4040 [25JN]

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), H7310 [20NO]

——— prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 2851), H5173 [30JY]

Los Angeles, CA: condemn shooting at Los Angeles International Airport and offer condolences to victims (see H. Res. 415), H7152 [15NO]

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

Mayes, Nicarsia: tribute (see H. Res. 444), H8109 [12DE]

Medicaid: remove exclusion from medical assistance of items and services for patients in mental institutions (see H.R. 2757), H5404 [2AU]

Medicare: clarify policy relative to physician supervision of therapeutic hospital outpatient services (see H.R. 2801), H5884 [26SE]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 800), H596 [15FE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 1787), H2959 [23MY]

——— extend the hold harmless provision for small rural hospitals and sole community hospitals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2578), H6545 [11OC]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H5834 [25SE]

——— permit direct payment to pharmacies for certain compounded drugs for a specific beneficiary for use through an implanted infusion pump (see H.R. 232), H818 [28FE]

——— prevent abusive billing of ancillary services (see H.R. 2914), H5884 [26SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H3990 [20JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H5884 [26SE]

——— ensure that unintentional billing disputes involving health care facilities or professionals are not penalized as fraud (see H.R. 2931), H5884 [26SE]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1569 [18MR]

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

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

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

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 392), H6828 [28OC]

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

National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see H.R. 1033), H1837 [25MR]

——— mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H2125 [17AP]

National security: enhance safety of U.S. ports of entry (see H.R. 583), H413 [6FE]

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

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4143 [27JN]

North American Wetlands Conservation Act: extend authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects (see H.R. 2208), H2955 [23MY]

Parks, Rosa: tribute (see H. Res. 54), H371 [5FE]

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: adjust boundaries to include Hinchliffe Stadium (see H.R. 2430), H6175 [2OC]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1573), H5513 [11SE]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 915), H5408 [6SE]

Pensions: protect Federal and military retirees by expanding Truth in Lending Act disclosure provisions when a Federal or military pension is used as consideration by predatory lenders (see H.R. 3310), H6767 [23OC]

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), H2027 [15AP]

——— 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), H2067 [16AP]

——— 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), H2067 [16AP]

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]

——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H2804 [20MY]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 2465), H5175 [30JY]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 2000), H5051 [24JY]

Refuse disposal: encourage recovery and beneficial use of coal ash and establish requirements for management and disposal of coal ash that are protective of human health and the environment (see H.R. 2218), H3014 [3JN]

Roads and highways: waive certain vehicle weight limitations on any segment of U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi that is designated as part of the Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 2628), H4308 [9JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see H.R. 654), H500 [13FE]

SBA: ensure fairness and transparency in contracting with small business concerns (see H.R. 1622), H2157 [18AP]

Slavery: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversary of the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution which officially abolished slavery (see H.R. 2633), H4726 [18JY]

Small business: transfer funds to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, improve microenterprise programs, and establish the SBA Office of Youth Entrepreneurship (see H.R. 2474), H3989 [20JN]

Social Security: prevent use of chained consumer price index (CPI) to calculate the cost-of-living adjustments in benefits (see H. Con. Res. 34), H2159 [18AP]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3197), H5883 [26SE] (see H.R. 3590), H7353 [21NO]

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), H2719 [16MY]

Taxation: extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3327), H7112 [14NO]

——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see H.R. 341), H284 [23JA]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 2807), H5090 [25JY]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H983 [5MR]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H7365 [22NO]

——— repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 1978), H2959 [23MY]

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: implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (see H.R. 2719), H4723 [18JY]

——— prepare a comprehensive security assessment of the transportation worker identification credentials (TWIC) program (see H.R. 3202), H5921 [27SE]

——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (see H.R. 1344), H2027 [15AP]

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), H7052 [13NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: exempt from certain prohibitions on the importation of wildlife animals accidentally included in shipments of aquatic species produced in commercial aquaculture (see H.R. 3105), H5884 [26SE]

Veterans: provide discounted fares on public transportation (see H.R. 2362), H3591 [13JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H455 [12FE]

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

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 44), H4599 [17JY]

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

Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council: establish Advisory Committee to advise Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting (see H.R. 2799), H4978 [23JY]

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), H3929 [19JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 324), H1430 [14MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: prohibit subsidiaries of foreign owned corporations from obtaining contracts for the performance of passenger and baggage security screening at domestic commercial airports (see H.R. 1455), H1908 [10AP]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 1245), H1629 [19MR]

Courts: modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency (see H.R. 2898), H5260 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 735), H547 [14FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (see H.R. 2326), H3287 [11JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 1945), H2568 [9MY]

R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS: designate (see H.R. 579), H412 [6FE]

Transportation Security Administration: establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (see H.R. 1204), H1427 [14MR]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (see H.R. 1516), H1956 [11AP]

Vicksburg National Military Park: authorize acquisition of core battlefield land at Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and Raymond, MS, for addition (see H.R. 2271), H3215 [5JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Aviation: prohibit subsidiaries of foreign owned corporations from obtaining contracts for the performance of passenger and baggage security screening at domestic commercial airports (H.R. 1455), H1909 [10AP]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (H.R. 1245), H1631 [19MR]

Courts: modify the composition of the southern judicial district of Mississippi to improve judicial efficiency (H.R. 2898), H5262 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 735), H549 [14FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House in Jackson, MS (H.R. 2326), H3288 [11JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (H.R. 1945), H2570 [9MY]

R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS: designate (H.R. 579), H415 [6FE]

Transportation Security Administration: establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1204), H1429 [14MR]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (H.R. 1516), H1958 [11AP]

Vicksburg National Military Park: authorize acquisition of core battlefield land at Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and Raymond, MS, for addition (H.R. 2271), H3216 [5JN]

Letters

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act: Christopher J. Witkowski, Association of Flight Attendants, H7417 [3DE]

——— Deborah McElroy, Airports Council International-North America (organization), H7417 [3DE]

——— Lorraine Howerton, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, H7416 [3DE]

——— Stephen A. Alterman, Cargo Airline Association, H7416 [3DE]

——— T.J. Schultz, Security Manufacturers Coalition, H7417 [3DE]

Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act and Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act: Peter J. Bunce, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, H7416 [3DE]

——— Roger J. Dow, U.S. Travel Association, H7417 [3DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security establishment as primary point of receipt in Federal Government for civilian sharing of cyber threat information: several Representatives, H2138 [18AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3867 [19JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), H4466 [11JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4380 [11JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, H6256 [4OC], H6469 [10OC]

Aviation: prohibit subsidiaries of foreign owned corporations from obtaining contracts for the performance of passenger and baggage security screening at domestic commercial airports (H.R. 1455), E407• [10AP]

——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (H.R. 1245), E328• [19MR]

Batesville, MS: tribute to Cooley’s Morturary, Inc., E1798• [5DE]

Belzoni, MS: anniversary of Green Grove M.B. Church, E1793• [5DE]

Bolton, MS: tribute to Bolton Funeral Home, E1864• [12DE]

——— tribute to Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church, E1284• [11SE]

——— tribute to Mount Olive Church Cemetery, E1802• [5DE]

——— tribute to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, E1286• [11SE]

Caldwell, Sabrina D.: Boys & Girls Clubs of America Oprah Winfrey Mississippi Youth of the Year award recipient, E1326• [17SE]

Cannonsburg, MS: anniversary of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, E1796• [5DE]

Carthage, MS: tribute to Greenwood Chapel United Methodist Church, E1311• [12SE]

Cary, MS: tribute to Mount Zion Baptist Church, E1322• [17SE]

Cleveland, MS: tribute to Brinson Funeral Home, E1794• [5DE]

Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus: tribute to annual Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clay Competition, H2894 [22MY]

Crystal Springs, MS: anniversary of Brushy Creek Missionary Baptist Church, E1299• [12SE]

Darling, MS: tribute to St. John Missionary Baptist Church, E1281• [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform Wetlands Reserve Program, H3867 [19JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4380, H4466 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 735), E147• [14FE]

——— establish agency as primary point of receipt in Federal Government for civilian sharing of cyber threat information, H2138, H2139 [18AP]

——— establish Office of Intelligence and Analysis weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions and require dissemination of information to relevant entities (H.R. 1542), H4838, H4839 [22JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2217), H3193 [5JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for certain components (H.J. Res. 79), H6469 [10OC]

Edwards, MS: tribute to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, E1283• [11SE]

FEMA: making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 85), H6256 [4OC]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6256 [4OC], H6469 [10OC]

Hazlehurst, MS: tribute to Greater Damascus Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A., E1306• [12SE]

Jackson, MS: tribute to 1965 Lanier High School boys’ basketball team, E1124• [24JY]

——— tribute to Anderson United Methodist Church, E1287• [11SE], E1310• [12SE]

——— tribute to Central United Methodist Church, E1304• [12SE]

——— tribute to College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, E1313• [12SE]

——— tribute to Collins Funeral Home, Inc., E1846• [12DE]

——— tribute to Farish Street Baptist Church, E1308• [12SE]

——— tribute to Jackson Fire Dept., E176• [25FE]

——— tribute to Morning Star Baptist Church, E1314• [12SE]

——— tribute to New Hope Baptist Church, E1294• [11SE]

——— tribute to Pearl Street African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1288• [11SE]

——— tribute to Pratt Memorial United Methodist Church, E1302• [12SE]

Lambert, MS: tribute to Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E1291• [11SE]

Lexington, MS: tribute to Porter & Sons Funeral Home, E1805• [5DE]

Lorman, MS: tribute to Waterloo Missionary Baptist Church, E1808• [5DE]

Marks, MS: tribute to Delta Burial Corp., E1800• [5DE]

Mars, Inc.: anniversary of Greenville, MS, manufacturing facility, E1762• [2DE]

McClendon, Ray, III: Jackson, MS, Public Schools JROTC Cadet of the Year award recipient, E1319• [17SE]

Mound Bayou, MS: tribute to Non-Denominational House of Prayer, E1293• [11SE], E1371• [25SE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (H.R. 624), H2138, H2139 [18AP]

Point of order, H4467 [11JY]

Shaw, MS: tribute to Shaw Volunteer Fire Co., Number One, E182• [25FE]

Transportation Security Administration: establish an Aviation Security Advisory Committee (H.R. 1204), H7416 [3DE], E304• [14MR]

——— implement best practices and improve transparency with regard to technology acquisition programs (H.R. 2719), H7413• [3DE]

——— prohibit funding for behavior detection officers and the Screening of Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) Program, H3193 [5JN]

——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans (H.R. 1344), H2824• [21MY]

——— transfer unclaimed money recovered at airport security checkpoints to nonprofit organizations that provide places of rest and recuperation at airports for Armed Forces members (H.R. 1095), H7408• [3DE]

Tutwiler, MS: tribute to Tutwiler Funeral Homes, E1860• [12DE]

——— tribute to Tutwiler Volunteer Fire Dept., E183• [25FE]

U.S. Coast Guard Academy: modify process for congressional nomination of individuals for appointment as cadets (H.R. 1516), E425• [11AP]

Vicksburg, MS: tribute to King Solomon Baptist Church, E1320• [17SE]

——— tribute to W.H. Jefferson Funeral Home, E1862• [12DE]

Yazoo City, MS: tribute to King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church, E1323• [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5800 [20SE]

Tributes

Adams, Iver Dell, E1848• [12DE]

Allen, Darrin D., E864• [14JN]

Allen, Shawanda L., E816• [6JN]

Baker, Elaine, E993• [28JN]

Barber, Jerry, E184• [25FE], E239• [4MR]

Beale, Margaret A., E909• [18JN]

Bell, Torey, E912• [18JN]

Blue, Willie E., E810• [5JN]

Brock, Jamal, E1014• [8JY]

Bruce, Walter, Jr., E789• [4JN]

Buckley, Luther, E908• [18JN]

Cobbins, Quin’Nita, E1030• [9JY]

Cole, Aaliyah, E1290• [11SE]

Coleman, Celaine Gordon, E785• [4JN]

Collum, Stephanie M., E1029• [9JY]

Cotton, Bernard, E865• [14JN]

Coutee, Ann, E1860• [12DE]

Cowan, Terriona, E1325• [17SE]

Crump, Frank, Jr., E793• [4JN]

Daniel, Deleigh, E174• [25FE]

Davis, A’Mya I., E990• [28JN]

Debro, Joseph R., E1760• [2DE]

Ellis, Tellis B., III, E1807• [5DE]

Evans, Charkyria S., E985• [27JN]

Evans, Oliver, E180• [25FE]

Forrest, Maggie W., E1853• [12DE]

Gathwright, Ned, E220• [28FE]

Gooch, Alkeira, E990• [28JN]

Grenada, Gertrude, E788• [4JN]

Griffin, Loycie M. Morgan, E907• [18JN]

Hall, Clarence, Jr., E1857• [12DE]

Hart, Sarah Kimbrough, E809• [5JN]

Hawkins, Andrew L., E216• [28FE]

Hayes, Sandra Carr, E911• [18JN]

Heard, Manisha, E1803• [5DE]

Hillman-Bryant, Margaret, E863• [14JN]

Honeysucker, Aaron, E226• [28FE]

Horhn, Charlie, E708• [21MY]

Johnson, Linda Howard, E1851• [12DE]

Johnson, Sarah H., E782• [4JN]

Jones, De’Ontay D., E984• [27JN]

Jones, Willie J., E991• [28JN]

Jossell, Jesse J., Jr., E229• [28FE]

Keglar, Birdia B. Clark, E786• [4JN]

Keys, Antwanette, E989• [28JN]

Kimbrough, Cathy, E862• [14JN]

Larry, Annie, E177• [25FE]

Lee, Roosevelt, Sr., E808• [5JN], E822• [6JN]

Lester, Elbert, E212• [28FE]

Love, Brenda, E224• [28FE], E810• [5JN]

Martin, Chelsea M., E1298• [12SE]

Matthews, Jacques A.M., E30• [15JA]

Matthews, John, Jr., E179• [25FE]

McGowan, Daneisha D., E1032• [9JY]

McMillian, Marco W., E1128• [24JY]

Mitchell, Donovan, E1014• [8JY]

Moore, Charles, E779•, E792• [4JN]

Moore, Victor, E1028• [9JY]

Pickett, Charles A., Sr., E870• [14JN]

Pittman, Lillie Brown, E791• [4JN]

Plez, Michael L., E1855• [12DE]

Raspberry, William, E808• [5JN]

Reed, Abraham, Sr., E855• [14JN]

Robinson, Markeisha S., E1022• [8JY]

Robinson, Willie E., Jr., E1027• [9JY]

Rodgers, Javaris D., E1018• [8JY]

Rucker, Andrea, E866• [14JN]

Rush, Bobby, E1238• [2AU]

Scott, Mildred J., E860• [14JN]

Scutter, Clarence, E858• [14JN]

Seaton, Robert, Sr., E181• [25FE]

Sheard, Deuntae, E1016• [8JY]

Singleton, Josephine Tillman, E905• [18JN]

Stanford, Chester H., E987• [28JN]

Sutton, Della Mae King, E808• [5JN], E813• [6JN]

Taylor, Dianne J., E868• [14JN]

Taylor, Jocelyn, E1020• [8JY]

Terrett, Gabrielle N., E1020• [8JY]

Thompson, Jesse, E903• [18JN]

Traxler, Tommy, Jr., E175• [25FE]

Trice, Juniper Y., E994• [28JN]

Truly, William, E790• [4JN]

Turner-Buck, Brenda L., E1015• [8JY]

Walker, KaVonya, E1027• [9JY]

Walker, Kiara L., E1850• [12DE]

Walker, Pamela W., E214• [28FE]

Watkins, Hollis, E809• [5JN]

Williams, Emanuel D., E1019• [8JY]

Williams, John, Sr., E1021• [8JY]

Williams, Nathaniel, E1031• [9JY]

Wilson, De’Una, E819• [6JN]

Wimsatt, Shanice, E1321• [17SE]

Woods, Elizabeth M., E218• [28FE], E810• [5JN]

Wright, Tamiko, E228• [28FE]