CHILDREN AND YOUTH see also Colleges and Universities; Education; Families and Domestic Relations; Schools; Toys

Addresses

John F. Kennedy Elementary School Dedication in Butte, MT: Mike Mansfield (1964), S132 [8JA]

Lesson From Scouting: Senator Alexander, S1484 [10MR]

State of the Union: President Obama, S521–S526 [28JA], H1473–H1478 [28JA]

Amendments

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5152, S5155 [30JY], S5197, S5237, S5238, S5239, S5241, S5242, S5244, S5245, S5250, S5259, S5261, S5272 [31JY]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6865, S6867 [15DE]

Charter schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), consideration (H. Res. 576), H3968 [8MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (S. Res. 502), S5313 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1368 [6MR], S1419 [10MR], S1523, S1524, S1525 [11MR], S1539, S1545, S1554, S1555, S1556, S1559, S1562, S1566, S1568, S1587, S1588, S1589, S1590, S1591, S1593 [12MR], S1608, S1609, S1610, S1613, S1616, S1665 [13MR], S5772, S5836 [18SE]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), S6394, S6395 [8DE], H8994 [10DE]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1417), S605 [29JA]

——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 2154), S5514 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), S4186 [26JN]

Growth Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S4840, S4845 [23JY]

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), S4563 [16JY], H6839 [25JY]

Health: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 669), S6218, S6219 [20NO]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7203 [1AU]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7203 [1AU]

Immigration: making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7148 [31JY]

——— making supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance (H.R. 5230), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7148 [31JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7212 [1AU]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), H4023, H4028, H4029, H4031, H4032, H4033, H4034, H4037, H4038, H4039, H4040 [9MY]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), consideration (H. Res. 576), H3968 [8MY]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), S3087, S3088 [15MY]

——— improve the child tax credit (H.R. 4935), consideration (H. Res. 680), H6773 [24JY]

Anecdotes

Post-traumatic stress disorder: several individuals, H5449 [18JN]

Unaccompanied Alien Children in Dept. of Homeland Security Custody: National Immigrant Justice Center, H7142 [31JY]

Announcements

Moment of silence to honor female students abucted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province of Nigeria, H4045 [9MY]

Moment of silence to honor victims of Marysville-Pilchuck High School, Marysville, WA, shooting, H8146 [20NO]

Moment of silence to honor victims of Reynolds High School shooting in Troutdale, OR, H5232 [10JN]

Articles and editorials

Baby Boy Born After Being Spared From Abortion Following Miraculous Intervention, E1143 [11JY]

Best State in America—Vermont, for Its Healthy Kids, S3926 [24JN]

Boycott Canned Tuna Made by Child Labor, E1687 [2DE]

Breitbart’s Darby Announces Border Security and Public Corruption Tipline, H5315 [11JN]

Burn Bus Route 177 in Tecoluca After Assaulting Passenger, H7142 [31JY]

Buzz on Bumble Bee, E1688 [2DE]

Central America Newspapers Tout Open US Door for Illegal Minors, H5245 [10JN]

Children of the Drug Wars—A Refugee Crisis, Not an Immigration Crisis, H7140–H7142 [31JY], E1258 [29JY]

Congress Needs To Act To Allow Victims of Child Sex Abuse To Recover Restitution, S2799 [7MY]

Covington Catholic Rejoices in Historic Basketball Title, S1913 [1AP]

Critics Say Executive Action on Immigration Would Be Unprecedented. They Forget Their History, S6135 [19NO]

DACA Did Not Cause the Influx of Unaccompanied Minors, H7207 [1AU]

Deportation Data Won’t Dispel Rumors Drawing Migrant Minors to U.S. (excerpt), S4308 [9JY]

Everyone Deserves Clean Air and Equal Protection From Pollution, S6038 [18NO]

Fleeing Gangs, Children Head to U.S. Border, H7144 [31JY]

——— (excerpt), H6732 [23JY]

Get the Border Under Control To Stop Endangering Children (excerpt), H5834 [8JY]

God Often Reminds Us To Welcome Immigrants, H2004 [27FE]

Illegal Immigrants Intentionally Surrendering to Border Patrol To Gain Entry to US, H5245 [10JN]

Immigrant Families Benefit Significantly From Obamacare—Accounted for 42% of Medicaid Growth Since 2011 (excerpt), H8264 [2DE]

In Chicago, Piles of Petroleum Coke Suggest the Future of Canadian Tar Sands Oil, S6040 [18NO]

Insiders Benefiting in Charter Deals, H4029 [9MY]

It Takes a Mentor, S5857 [18SE]

It’s Time To Close the American Indian Public Charter Schools, H4030 [9MY]

Katherine Paterson’s Life in Stories, S6082 [18NO]

Kidnap and Kill a Girl in Olancho, H7138 [31JY]

Montpelier Boy Realizes Miss Holbrook Was Right, S5121 [30JY]

Obama Gives ICE the Cold Shoulder—Sources Say Immigration Agents Believe the Federal Government Is Deliberately Not Giving Them Work (excerpt), H6650 [22JY]

Ohioans Selling Sex With Their Kids, H6710 [23JY]

Reagan, Bush Also Acted Without Congress To Shield Immigrants From Deportation, S6134 [19NO]

Retiring City Schools Leader Credits Mentors, E1137 [10JY]

RHS Rallies Against Controversial App, S6768 [12DE]

School CEO Ripped for Hiring Wife, Paying Himself $340K, H4030 [9MY]

South Miami-Based Charter School Management Company Under Federal Scrutiny, H4030 [9MY]

Texas Toxic Town Lures Industry While Residents Wheeze, S6038 [18NO]

Tuna Firms Spar Over School Lunch Access, E1687 [2DE]

‘We Want Them To Run’—Inside Two Nigerian Schoolgirls’ Harrowing Escape From Boko Haram (excerpt), H5313 [11JN]

When Reagan and GHW Bush Took Bold Executive Action on Immigration, S6134 [19NO]

Wrong Signal on Immigration (excerpt), H5649 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5551), H7882 [18SE]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (see S. Res. 552), S5698 [17SE]

Alcoholic beverages: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see S. 2935), S6022 [17NO]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 591), S6205 [20NO] (see H. Res. 755), H7996 [14NO]

Armed Forces: extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see S. 2358), S3184 [20MY] (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]

——— make determination on enlistment of aliens possessing employment authorization document issued under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see H. Res. 685), H6814 [24JY]

——— provide for availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the TRICARE program (see S. 1994), S763 [4FE] (see H.R. 4492), H3240 [28AP]

——— provide for behavioral health treatment for developmental disabilities under TRICARE (see S. 2333), S3028 [14MY] (see H.R. 4630), H4058 [9MY]

Bullying: require reporting of bullying to appropriate authorities and assist with equal protection claims against entities who fail to respond appropriately to bullying (see H.R. 4756), H5022 [29MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1937 [25FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see S. Res. 334), S440 [16JA] (see H. Res. 461), H1241 [16JA]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 4639), H4058 [9MY]

Coast Guard: expand Coast Guard Junior ROTC Program to include a unit at Pinellas Park High School, Pinellas Park, FL (see H.R. 5493), H7617 [16SE]

Commission on Native Children: establish (see H.R. 4908), H5557 [19JN]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness and access program on emergency contraception (see S. 2876), S5782 [18SE]

Correctional institutions: develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in prisons, jails, and juvenile detention facilities (see H.R. 4618), H4015 [8MY]

——— eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup for status offenses which would not be judicial issues if the offender were not a juvenile (see S. 2874), S5782 [18SE] (see H.R. 4123), H2097 [28FE]

——— ensure juveniles adjudicated in Federal delinquency proceedings are not subject to solitary confinement while committed to juvenile facilities (see H.R. 4124), H2097 [28FE]

Courts: encourage States to provide enhanced sentencing penalties for persons convicted of committing, or attempting to commit, an act of domestic violence in the presence of minor children (see H.R. 5536), H7882 [18SE]

CPSC: ban certain chemical flame retardants from upholstered furniture and children’s products (see S. 2811), S5588 [15SE]

——— issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 2581), S4404 [10JY] (see H.R. 5486), H7617 [16SE]

Credit: create protected credit reports for minors, protect the credit of minors, and protect minors from identity theft (see H.R. 5843), H9044 [10DE]

Crime: combat human trafficking (see S. 2941), S6148 [19NO]

——— enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 5081), H6135 [11JY]

——— enhance criminal and civil remedies in the protection of children and other victims of commercial sexual exploitation and related crimes (see S. 2536), S4153 [26JN]

——— establish Federal criminal penalties for interstate child endangerment (see S. 2596), S4454 [14JY]

——— establish IRS office to prosecute sex traffickers for violations of tax laws, stiffen criminal and monetary penalties for such violations, and label victims of sex trafficking as whistleblowers (see H.R. 4708), H4784 [21MY]

——— improve response to missing children and victims of child sex trafficking through updating law enforcement records and improving coordination with child welfare systems (see S. 1936), S439 [16JA] (see H.R. 3905), H1240 [16JA]

——— improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (see H.R. 5111), H6296 [15JY]

——— increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 5076), H6135 [11JY]

——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (see H.R. 4058), H1776 [14FE]

——— prohibit possession of a firearm by a person who is adjudicated to have committed a violent act while a juvenile (see H.R. 4405), H2961 [4AP]

——— provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H2432 [13MR]

——— provide justice for victims of trafficking, stop exploitation through trafficking, and provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see S. 2564), S4224 [7JY]

——— seal or expunge nonviolent criminal records, reform treatment of juveniles in the justice system, and lift ban on certain Federal benefits for low-level drug offenders (see S. 2567), S4271 [8JY] (see H.R. 5158), H6580 [18JY]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (see S. 2599), S4454 [14JY]

——— treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking and require law enforcement to take all necessary measures to protect such children, particularly during the Super Bowl (see S. Res. 340), S528 [28JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: exempt school-based enterprises from nutrition standards for foods sold in schools (see H.R. 4713), H4784 [21MY]

——— improve standards of school lunch programs (see H.R. 5891), H10335 [2JA]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see S. 2210), S2161 [3AP]

——— prohibit implementation of certain nutrition rules on food sold at schools as fundraisers (see H.R. 5417), H7387 [9SE]

Dept. of Education: allow for portability of funds for programs improving the academic achievement of the disadvantaged (see S. 2998), S6626 [11DE]

——— allow State teacher and personnel training and recruitment funds to be used to train school personnel how to recognize child sexual abuse (see H.R. 5127), H6351 [16JY]

——— allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to accredited or otherwise State-approved schools or supplemental educational services program (see S. 1968), S528 [28JA] (see H.R. 4000), H1658 [5FE]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies (see H.R. 5661), H7886 [18SE]

——— award grants for support of full-service community schools (see H.R. 5168), H6744 [23JY]

——— conduct study to determine the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance (see H.R. 5678), H7900 [19SE]

——— end use of corporal punishment in schools by prohibiting funding to any institution or agency utilizing such practices and providing assistance with positive behavior support approaches (see H.R. 5005), H5818 [26JN]

——— ensure student data handled by private companies is protected (see S. 2690), S5134 [30JY]

——— establish a competitive grant program assisting the development of innovative early learning curricula for low-income children (see H.R. 3983), H1544 [3FE]

——— establish a grant program for career education in computer science (see S. 2167), S1818 [27MR] (see H.R. 4929), H5597 [20JN]

——— establish a grant program to enable States to promote participation in high school/college dual enrollment programs (see S. 2349), S3074 [15MY]

——— establish a ‘‘Grow Your Own Teacher’’ program (see H.R. 5839), H9044 [10DE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools (see S. 2788), S5507 [10SE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools and high schools (see H.R. 4782), H5063 [30MY]

——— establish an Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 3984), H1544 [3FE]

——— establish grant program for nebulizers in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4108), H2064 [27FE]

——— improve teacher and principal effectiveness by investing in evidence-based best practices in training, evaluation, and support (see H.R. 4269), H2484 [14MR]

——— improve 21st Century Community Learning Centers (see H.R. 4086), H1937 [25FE]

——— increase recruitment and retention of school counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other qualified psychologists by low-income local educational agencies (see S. 2753), S5217 [31JY]

——— make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 4826), H5248 [10JN]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to reduce the student-to-school nurse ratio in elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2297), S2796 [7MY]

——— make grants to support early college high schools and other dual enrollment programs (see S. 2860), S5782 [18SE]

——— modify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to include a space for the purpose of identifying whether a student is a foster youth (see H.R. 3915), H1241 [16JA]

——— promote innovative education practices, help educational agencies ensure high-quality English proficiency instruction, and provide college and career knowledge to English learners (see H.R. 5219), H6976 [28JY]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (see S. 2036), S1001 [24FE]

——— provide for State accountability in provision of access to core resources for learning (see S. 2557), S4154 [26JN] (see H.R. 5001), H5817 [26JN]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage female students to pursue studies and careers in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (see H.R. 4515), H3291 [29AP]

——— reduce testing requirements for certain struggling learners (see H.R. 5612), H7885 [18SE]

——— require States and local educational agencies to report on the achievement of military-connected students (see S. 2259), S2424 [28AP]

——— require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population (see H.R. 5343), H7182 [31JY]

——— require training for teachers in social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 4509), H3291 [29AP]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see S. 2849), S5698 [17SE]

——— use amounts provided for the Fund for the Improvement of Education to establish a pilot program that supports year-round public elementary and secondary schools (see S. 2029), S948 [12FE]

Dept. of HHS: designate a Health Professional Shortage Area for maternity care (see H.R. 4385), H2913 [3AP]

——— develop and disseminate evidence-based best practices for health care professionals to recognize victims of a severe form of trafficking and respond to such individuals appropriately (see H.R. 5411), H7296 [8SE]

——— enable a State to be reimbursed for child welfare training expenditures made by a nonprofit educational institution in the State (see H.R. 5140), H6398 [17JY]

——— improve Head Start Program by authorizing block grants to States for prekindergarten education (see S. 2119), S1584 [12MR] (see H.R. 4481), H3196 [10AP]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 4680), H4684 [20MY]

——— increase funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program for child care for families with infants or toddlers (see H.R. 5000), H5817 [26JN]

——— make grants to train elementary and secondary school nurses how to respond to a biological or chemical attack or an outbreak of pandemic influenza in a school building or on school grounds (see H.R. 5840), H9044 [10DE]

——— prohibit applicants from enrolling in a health plan on an exchange, in Medicaid, or in a child health plan if their self-attested personal information is inconsistent with Federal data sources (see S. 2701), S5135 [30JY]

——— provide for enhanced treatment, support, services, and research for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families (see H.R. 4010), H1686 [6FE]

——— provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths, define severe maternal morbidity, and eliminate maternal health disparities (see H.R. 4216), H2360 [12MR]

——— provide research, training, and navigator services to youth and young adults on the verge of aging out of the secondary education system (see H.R. 5436), H7433 [10SE]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 4683), H4684 [20MY]

——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see S. 2154), S1730 [25MR] (see H.R. 4290), H2644 [25MR]

——— require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see S. 2054), S1233 [27FE]

——— require mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies and provide training on what constitutes child abuse or neglect (see S. 2343), S3074 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop database to serve as a central location for information from investigations relative to human trafficking for Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 4424), H3057 [8AP]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions (see H.R. 5879), H9303 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint counsel for unaccompanied alien children and aliens with serious mental disabilities (see H.R. 4936), H5639 [23JN]

——— establish a permanent background check system for private security officers to improve child protection (see S. 2647), S4762 [23JY]

——— establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 3902), H1240 [16JA]

——— establish National Parents Corps Program (see H.R. 5623), H7885 [18SE]

——— establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see H.R. 4943), H5640 [23JN]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see S. 2301), S2796 [7MY] (see S. 2344), S3074 [15MY] (see H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see S. 2443), S3474 [5JN]

——— provide grants to assist Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies in rapid recovery of missing individuals (see S. 2821), S5628 [16SE]

——— report to Congress on the number of aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. who appear and fail to appear before immigration judges for certain proceedings (see H.R. 5118), H6296 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit work by children in tobacco-related agriculture as particularly hazardous oppressive child labor (see H.R. 5327), H7181 [31JY]

——— provide grants to States for summer employment programs for youth (see H.R. 4087), H1937 [25FE]

Dept. of State: develop strategy to address factors driving large numbers of unaccompanied alien children from certain Central American countries to seek admission to the U.S. (see H.R. 5368), H7183 [31JY]

——— offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (see S. 2577, 2579), S4336 [9JY] (see H.R. 5041), H6034 [9JY]

——— submit reports to Congress on child protection compacts with countries with a prevalence of trafficking in children (see H.R. 5043), H6034 [9JY]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see S. 2367), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 4706), H4784 [21MY]

Dept. of Transportation: provide grants to carry out projects to reduce railway noise levels that adversely impact schools located in urbanized areas (see H.R. 5575), H7883 [18SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see S. 2014), S890 [11FE]

——— expand authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 5273), H7125 [30JY]

——— improve care provided to newborn children (see H.R. 5475), H7616 [16SE]

Developing countries: provide assistance to improve maternal and newborn health (see H.R. 5862), H9302 [11DE]

——— provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see S. 2591), S4404 [10JY]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 429), S2470 [29AP] (see H. Res. 559), H3292 [29AP]

Economy: extend unemployment benefits, approve Keystone XL Pipeline, repeal medical device tax, restore 40-hour work week, and provide reemployment assessments (see H.R. 3885), H472 [15JA]

Education: award grants to improve childhood care and education for local governments and local educational agencies (see H.R. 4965), H5767 [25JN]

——— call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H162 [10JA]

——— express importance of effective civic education programs in schools (see S. Res. 427), S2470 [29AP]

——— improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see S. 2452), S3544 [10JN]

——— improve the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program, expand educational choices for the disabled, and establish a scholarship program for military children (see S. 1909), S223 [9JA] (see H.R. 4773), H5022 [29MY]

——— promote use of blended learning in classrooms (see H.R. 5303), H7181 [31JY]

——— recognize importance of conducting research, education, and awareness of dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities and commend organizations dedicated to such causes (see H. Res. 623), H5363 [12JN]

——— support a whole child approach to education, encourage parents, educators, and communities to support such an approach, and coordinate education, health, and social service sectors serving youth (see H. Res. 658), H5876 [8JY]

——— support the community schools model (see H.R. 3873), H223 [14JA]

Employment: provide for youth jobs (see S. 2832), S5629 [16SE] (see H.R. 5489), H7617 [16SE]

——— waive certain protections from requirements to take a polygraph test relative to certain prospective employees whose job would include caring for or interacting with unsupervised children (see H.R. 4954), H5724 [24JN]

End Child Slavery Week: designate (see H. Res. 763), H8170 [20NO]

Families and domestic relations: clarify ability to use consumer reports in certain cases to establish and enforce child support payments (see H.R. 5452), H7454 [11SE]

——— constitutional amendment on parental rights (see S.J. Res. 37), S3424 [4JN]

——— establish a grant program to empower relatives, friends, and coworkers of domestic violence victims to create safety plans (see H.R. 5538), H7882 [18SE]

——— implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 2853), S5782 [18SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow employees to take parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and clarify leave may be used for medical needs or to assist elderly relatives (see H.R. 3999), H1658 [5FE]

FDA: allow for regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids like tobacco cigarettes and establish labeling, packaging, and dosage limits for such products (see H.R. 5010), H5818 [26JN]

——— ensure that liquid over-the-counter medications are packaged with appropriate dosage delivery devices and, in the case of such medications labeled for pediatric use, appropriate flow restrictors (see H.R. 5613), H7885 [18SE]

Federal aid programs: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (see H.R. 4980), H5816 [26JN]

Firearms: protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see S. 2483), S3719 [17JN] (see H.R. 4906), H5557 [19JN]

Food: increase number of children eligible for free school meals, with a phased-in transition period, with an offset (see S. 2248), S2379 [10AP]

Food Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 584), H4064 [13MY]

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. 4586), H3939 [7MY]

——— reduce foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children who are placed in Federal custody due to their immigration status (see H.R. 5141), H6398 [17JY]

——— suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens (see H.R. 5014), H5823 [30JN]

Foreign countries: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see S. 2475), S3719 [17JN] (see H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]

FTC: establish regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals and improve laws on collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children (see S. 2378), S3237 [21MY] (see H.R. 4711), H4784 [21MY]

——— prescribe rules prohibiting the marketing of firearms to children (see H.R. 5093), H6214 [14JY]

——— prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (see S. 2047), S1174 [26FE] (see H.R. 4325), H2743 [27MR] (see H.R. 5010), H5818 [26JN]

——— report on the impact of the use of altered images of individuals in advertising and other promotional media for commercial products (see H.R. 4341), H2744 [27MR]

GAO: require report on adoption disruption and dissolution in the U.S. resulting from transfer of children into the custody of unvetted persons (see H.R. 5881), H9303 [11DE]

Growth Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 489), S4154 [26JN]

Halloween: observe on the last Saturday of October and communicate to the public that observances of the holiday will take place on that day (see H. Res. 773), H8868 [8DE]

Health: address childhood obesity (see H.R. 4765), H5022 [29MY]

——— authorize grants for the support of caregivers (see S. 2866), S5782 [18SE]

——— improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see S. 2746), S5217 [31JY]

——— provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 4888), H5494 [18JN]

——— provide for identification and dissemination of evidence-informed recommendations for addressing maternal addiction and neonatal abstinence syndrome and study neonatal abstinence syndrome (see S. 2722), S5216 [31JY]

——— support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see S. Res. 578), S5993 [13NO] (see H. Res. 688), H6859 [25JY]

Health and Fitness Month: designate (see H. Res. 564), H3408 [1MY]

Health care facilities: prohibit funding to medical institutions that conduct certain research on wards of the State or which threaten to disrupt families through allegations of child medical abuse (see H.R. 4518), H3292 [29AP]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see S. 2653), S4903 [24JY] (see H.R. 5186), H6813 [24JY]

House of Representatives: bring an action seeking relief in response to the failure of the Sec. of HHS to faithfully execute the law relative to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H. Res. 654), H5830 [7JY]

——— bring an action seeking relief in response to the failure of the Sec. of Homeland Security to faithfully execute the law relative to use of prosecutorial discretion in immigration enforcement (see H. Res. 656), H5830 [7JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 700), H7180 [31JY]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (see H. Res. 700), H7180 [31JY]

Human rights: allow State child protective services systems to better serve the needs of children who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 4636), H4058 [9MY]

——— identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (see H.R. 5135), H6397 [17JY]

——— recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for efforts to end financial exploitation of children, ensure the right of all children to an education, and commend international child protection efforts (see S. Res. 595), S6388 [8DE]

Hunger: expand and improve Federal programs to reduce child hunger (see H.R. 4249), H2433 [13MR]

Immigration: call for the President to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S. (see S. Res. 486), S4154 [26JN]

——— end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, keep apprehended illegal immigrants in the border region and expedite their processing, and deploy National Guard to help secure the border (see H. Res. 692), H6976 [28JY]

——— expedite processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the U.S. (see S. 2632), S4620 [17JY]

——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 5137), H6398 [17JY]

——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6105 [10JY] (see H.R. 5143), H6398 [17JY]

——— express concerns regarding the President’s responsibility to address the border crisis (see H. Res. 687), H6859 [25JY]

——— express that it is unconstitutional for the President to continue to provide deferred action for childhood arrivals in enforcement of the immigration laws (see H. Res. 742), H7887 [18SE]

——— making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (see S. 2743), S5217 (see S. 2772, 2773), S5218 [31JY]

——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, expedite processing of minors entering across the southern border, and reimburse States for National Guard deployments (see S. 2666), S4903 [24JY]

——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see S. 2631), S4620 [17JY] (see H.R. 5160), H6655 [22JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5272), H7125 [30JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), consideration (see H. Res. 696), H7124 [30JY] (see H. Res. 710), H7240 [1AU]

——— prohibit fraudulent transfer of custody of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 2767), S5218 [31JY]

——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5768), H8169 [20NO]

——— provide for appointment of additional immigration judges (see H.R. 4990), H5817 [26JN]

——— provide for repatriation of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 5079), H6135 [11JY]

——— provide for the eligibility of certain additional programs for the NSF competitive grant program for K-12 math, science, engineering, and technology education (see H.R. 4483), H3196 [10AP]

——— require consultation with State and local elected officials and a public hearing before awarding grants or contracts for housing facilities for unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 5138), H6398 [17JY] (see H.R. 5409), H7295 [8SE]

——— require notification of a Governor of a State if an unaccompanied alien child is transferred to the State (see S. 2600), S4454 [14JY] (see S. 2628), S4620 [17JY] (see S. 2633), S4662 [21JY] (see H.R. 5129), H6397 [17JY]

——— require notification of a Governor of a State if an unaccompanied alien child is transferred to the State and provide the Governor with the right-of-refusal of such transfers (see H.R. 5253), H7039 [29JY]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S. (see S. 2611), S4502 [15JY] (see H.R. 5114), H6296 [15JY] (see H.R. 5163), H6655 [22JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 2789), S5507 [10SE] (see H.R. 4136), H2097 [28FE] (see H.R. 5661), H7886 [18SE]

——— permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (see S. 2790), S5507 [10SE]

Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program (see H.R. 5740), H8132 [19NO]

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 595), H4829 [22MY]

Investments: exempt certain college savings plans from asset limitations when determining SSI, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, or LIHEAP eligibility (see H.R. 5783), H8365 [3DE]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of teenagers kidnapped by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 642), H5768 [25JN]

——— condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6106 [10JY]

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act: reauthorize and improve (see S. 2999), S6626 [11DE]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (see S. Res. 450), S3075 [15MY]

Law enforcement: establish grant program to help State and local law enforcement agencies reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism and other disabilities (see S. 2386), S3293 [22MY] (see H.R. 5209), H6859 [25JY]

——— expand authority of governmental social service agencies with child protection responsibilities to access the national crime information databases (see H.R. 3923), H1246 [17JA]

——— include combating transfer of permanent legal custody or control of a minor in contravention of a required legal procedure (see H.R. 4704), H4784 [21MY]

——— mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders (see H.R. 4573), H3446 [6MY]

Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (see S. 2335), S3029 [14MY] (see H.R. 4590), H3939 [7MY]

Lunar New Year: encourage local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools (see H. Res. 457), H183 [13JA]

Medicaid: extend application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services for women, children, and families (see S. 2694), S5134 [30JY] (see S. 3007), S6627 [11DE] (see H.R. 5723), H8033 [17NO]

——— protect enrollment of incarcerated youth for medical assistance (see S. 2211), S2161 [3AP] (see H.R. 4390), H2913 [3AP]

——— provide a standard definition of therapeutic foster care services (see S. 1992), S763 [4FE] (see H.R. 4016), H1686 [6FE]

——— provide an option of States to cover a children’s program of all-inclusive coordinated care (ChiPACC) (see H.R. 4605), H4015 [8MY]

——— provide equitable treatment of primary care services (see H.R. 5353), H7183 [31JY]

Mental health: provide for a Youth Mental Health Research Network (see H.R. 4170), H2255 [6MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 5294), H7126 [30JY]

Mother’s Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see S. 2310), S2875 [8MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO] (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 580), S6023 [17NO] (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 102), H5597 [20JN]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (see S. Res. 405), S1871 [31MR]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 406), S1871 [31MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 557), S5698 [17SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 438), S2718 [6MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 503), S4557 [16JY]

National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 414), S2194 [7AP]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see S. Res. 442), S2953 [13MY] (see S. Res. 456), S3294 [22MY] (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 335), S440 [16JA]

——— observance (see H. Res. 462), H1241 [16JA]

National Middle Level Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 383), S1653 [13MR]

——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 521), H2484 [14MR]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (see S. Res. 431), S2566 [30AP]

National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 626), H5363 [12JN]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 459), S3294 [22MY] (see H. Res. 598), H4834 [23MY]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (see S. Res. 441), S2875 [8MY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 342), S655 [30JA] (see H. Res. 471), H1544 [3FE]

National Teacher Day: observance (see S. Res. 440), S2875 [8MY] (see H. Res. 571), H3446 [6MY]

National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week: designate (see H. Res. 484), H1771 [11FE]

National Youth Synthetic Drug Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 389), S1653 [13MR]

Native Americans: promote academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian children with the establishment of a Native American language grant program (see S. 1948), S439 [16JA] (see H.R. 4214), H2360 [12MR]

——— require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings (see S. 2160), S1775 [26MR] (see H.R. 4534), H3363 [30AP]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see S. Res. 433), S2614 [1MY] (see H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY] (see H. Res. 617), H5248 [10JN]

——— develop a strategy to protect civilians and eliminate threat posed by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), support efforts to rescue abducted students, and provide humanitarian aid (see H.R. 5778), H8225 [1DE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Kailash Satyarthi for peace (see H. Res. 749), H7938 [12NO]

——— recognition of Malala Yousafzai for peace (see H. Res. 750), H7938 [12NO]

NSF: encourage and further research on engagement of underrepresented youth in science, technology, engineering, and science (STEM) fields (see H.R. 4161), H2255 [6MR]

——— support afterschool science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs (see S. 2543), S4153 [26JN] (see H.R. 5217), H6976 [28JY]

——— support existing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs and include computer science in STEM education (see H.R. 5031), H5876 [8JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend health plan coverage to dependent children in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5384), H7184 [31JY]

——— require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges (see H.R. 3953), H1480 [28JA]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (see S. Res. 379), S1519 [11MR]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (see S. Res. 599), S6627 [11DE] (see H. Res. 771), H8669 [4DE]

Postage and stamps: allow postal patrons to contribute to funding for gang prevention programs through the voluntary purchase of certain specially issued postage stamps (see H.R. 4817), H5185 [9JN]

President’s Interagency Task Force To Monitor and Combat Trafficking: develop a comprehensive action plan to combat human trafficking (see H.R. 5044), H6034 [9JY]

Product safety: expand prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of children’s products that contain phthalates (see S. 2120), S1584 [12MR]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determination of the limit on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4294), H2644 [25MR]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 367), S1234 [27FE] (see H. Res. 495), H2097 [28FE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see S. 2706), S5135 [30JY] (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]

Research: prohibit funding of any research or treatment in which wards of the State are subjected to greater than minimal risk to their health with no minimal prospect of direct benefit (see H.R. 4989), H5817 [26JN]

Robotics: establish an academic competition in the field of robotics among students in congressional districts (see H. Res. 703), H7185 [31JY]

Rockingham County, VA: remove use restriction on a certain parcel of land that was to be used for a child care center (see H.R. 5162), H6655 [22JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 2646), S4762 [23JY]

Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 3911), H1241 [16JA]

Safety: enhance the safety of drug-free playgrounds (see S. 2241), S2378 [10AP]

——— require all equestrian helmets manufactured or sold in the U.S. to meet a minimum safety standard (see S. 2972), S6302 [3DE]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 560), S5698 [17SE]

School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 498), H2148 [4MR]

Schools: clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered (see H.R. 4172), H2256 [6MR]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see S. 2304), S2796 [7MY] (see H.R. 10), H2801 [1AP]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), consideration (see H. Res. 576), H3939 [7MY]

——— encourage school bus safety (see H.R. 4595), H3939 [7MY]

Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 372), S1315 [5MR]

Social Security: adjust age limitations for payment of child’s insurance benefits to certain disabled individuals and for calculation of recent work for determining eligibility for disability insurance benefits (see H.R. 5715), H7995 [14NO]

——— continue pre-Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act flexibility in providing State Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage (see H.R. 3931), H1430 [27JA]

——— enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (see S. 2455), S3544 [10JN]

——— extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 2461), S3604 [11JN] (see H.R. 5364), H7183 [31JY]

——— provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see S. 1980), S702 [3FE]

——— provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 4930), H5597 [20JN]

Sports: encourage and ensure the use of safe equestrian helmets (see H.R. 4552), H3407 [1MY]

——— promote youth athletic safety (see S. 2718), S5216 [31JY] (see H.R. 5324), H7181 [31JY]

——— provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 3954), H1480 [28JA]

SSA: establish USAccounts family savings program (see H.R. 5576), H7883 [18SE]

——— prohibit seizing of tax refunds to repay overpayments, restore statute of limitations applicable to debt collection through administrative offset, and prevent recovery of overpayments to children (see S. 2453), S3544 [10JN]

——— provide payment for fees associated with obtaining birth certificate or State identification card for purposes of obtaining replacement Social Security card for certain victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 5362), H7183 [31JY]

SSI: condition benefit eligibility of certain older disabled children on school attendance (see H.R. 4617), H4015 [8MY]

Stepanek, Matthew J.T.: tribute (see S. Res. 509), S4662 [21JY]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: incentivize States to improve youth outcomes and avoid using incarceration by awarding grants to organizations that get at-risk youth on the right track (see S. 2531), S4003 [25JN]

Summer Meals Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 495), S4224 [7JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 380), S1519 [11MR]

Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H4909 [28MY]

Taxation: allow use of certain tax-advantaged investment plans for tuition for elementary and secondary education expenses (see H.R. 3977), H1511 [29JA]

——— create a credit for foster families (see S. 2390), S3294 [22MY]

——— deny any deduction for marketing directed at children to promote consumption of food of poor nutritional quality (see S. 2342), S3074 [15MY]

——— enhance the dependent care credit to make child care more affordable (see S. 2565), S4271 [8JY]

——— establish a deduction for married couples who are both employed and have young children, increase the earned income tax credit for childless workers, and close certain tax loopholes (see S. 2162), S1775 [26MR]

——— exclude major professional sports leagues from qualifying as tax-exempt organizations and use such funds generated for domestic violence prevention and victims’ services programs (see S. 2816), S5628 [16SE]

——— expand the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 4117), H2065 [27FE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 2260), S2424 [28AP]

——— improve the child tax credit (see H.R. 4935), H5639 [23JN]

——— improve the child tax credit (H.R. 4935), consideration (see H. Res. 680), H6744 [23JY]

——— increase the annual contribution limit for Coverdell education savings accounts and include athletic equipment in qualified elementary and secondary education expenses (see S. 2568), S4271 [8JY]

——— index the dependent care credit for inflation (see H.R. 5258), H7124 [30JY]

——— make technical corrections to recently enacted tax legislation and remove provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that are no longer applicable (see S. 2261), S2424 [28AP] (see H.R. 5528), H7882 [18SE]

——— provide a credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (see S. 2618), S4557 [16JY] (see S. 2627), S4620 [17JY] (see H.R. 5173), H6744 [23JY]

——— provide a deduction for elementary and secondary private school tuition (see H.R. 5779), H8272 [2DE]

——— provide an above-the-line deduction for child care expenses (see S. 1975), S655 [30JA] (see H.R. 5365), H7183 [31JY]

——— provide an exception to the exclusive use requirement for home offices if the other use involves care of a qualifying child of the taxpayer (see S. 2488), S3811 [18JN]

——— provide for improved compliance with the requirements of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 5070), H6106 [10JY]

——— provide for tax preferred savings accounts for dependent youth (see H.R. 4129), H2097 [28FE]

——— provide for tax preferred savings accounts for individuals under age 18 (see H.R. 5281), H7125 [30JY]

——— provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 2880), S5782 [18SE]

——— qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for low-income housing tax credit (see S. 2723), S5216 [31JY]

——— recognize Indian tribal governments for purposes of determining under the adoption credit whether a child has special needs (see S. 2570), S4336 [9JY]

——— require that individual taxpayer identification number applicants submit their application in person at taxpayer assistance centers (see S. 2039), S1048 [25FE] (see H.R. 4078), H1937 [25FE]

——— temporarily increase the child tax credit (see H.R. 4044), H1770 [11FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 4703), H4783 [21MY]

Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see S. 2004), S821 [6FE]

U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking: establish (see H.R. 5607), H7884 [18SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: clarify authority to assist other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in the investigation of cases involving missing children (see S. 2528), S4003 [25JN]

USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 329), S68 [7JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see S. 2307), S2875 [8MY]

Cloture motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5197 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S5963 [13NO]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S5772 [18SE]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), motion to proceed, S1225 [27FE]

Cost Estimates

Expiring Provisions Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act (S. 2260): CBO, S2559 [30AP]

Tax Technical Corrections Act (S. 2261): CBO, S2559 [30AP]

Essays

State of the Union: Abigail Morris, S521 [28JA]

——— Alexina Federhen, S481 [27JA]

——— Brian Townley, S482 [27JA]

——— Carly Neeld, S519 [28JA]

——— Delaney Spink, S596 [29JA]

——— Emily Martin, S595 [29JA]

——— Eric Tucker, S519 [28JA]

——— Fiona Higgins, S594 [29JA]

——— Holly Thayer, S595 [29JA]

——— Katharine Mayo, S482 [27JA]

——— Kendall Spaulding, S519 [28JA]

——— Koenig, Eric, S520 [28JA]

——— Kylee DiMaggio, S520 [28JA]

——— Madison Gilley, S520 [28JA]

——— Nick Majeski, S595 [29JA]

——— Owen Deffner, S595 [29JA]

——— Raihan Kabir, S594 [29JA]

——— Rebecca Paige, S519 [28JA]

——— Robert (Will) Aldrich, S482 [27JA]

——— Trevor McNaney, S520 [28JA]

Excerpts

‘‘My Life From Zero to 101,’’ Lee R. Johnson, E1275 [30JY]

Factsheets

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (S. 1086), S6009 [17NO]

Letters

Address needs of unaccompanied children crossing the border: Carolyn Miles, Save the Children Federation, Inc., S5118 [30JY]

——— several religious organizations, H7198, H7226 [1AU]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Celia Hartman Sims, Knowledge Universe (organization), H7478 [15SE]

——— Gerald M. Cutts, First Children’s Finance (organization), H7479 [15SE]

——— Grace Reef, Early Learning Policy Group, LLC, H7478 [15SE]

——— Helen Blank and Joan Entmacher, National Women’s Law Center, H7476, H7480 [15SE]

——— Janet Singerman, Child Care Resources Inc., H7479 [15SE]

——— Katy Beh Neas, Easter Seals Inc., H7479 [15SE]

——— Lynette M. Fraga, L. Carol Scott, Michelle Noth McCready, and Nicholas P. Vucic, Child Care Aware of America (organization), H7476, H7481 [15SE]

——— M.-A. Lucas, Early Care and Education Consortium, H7478 [15SE]

——— Mary Kusler, National Education Association, H7479 [15SE]

——— Matthew Melmed, Zero to Three—National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families, H7477 [15SE]

——— Olivia Golden, Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc. (CLASP), H7477 [15SE]

——— Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, H7475, H7480 [15SE]

——— Rhian Evans Allvin, National Association for the Education of Young Children, H7479 [15SE]

——— Richard Bland, Save the Children Federation, Inc., H7475, H7480 [15SE]

——— Sharon Veatch, Child Care Aware of Virginia (organization), H7476 [15SE]

Child Pornography Victim Restitution Improvement Act, S2798, S2799 [7MY]

Condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: Senators Mikulski and Collins, S2700 [6MY]

Condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria: several Representatives, H4725 [21MY], E814 [22MY]

Expiring Provisions Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act: several organizations, S3196 [21MY]

Humanitarian crisis regarding unaccompanied alien children who have crossed illegally into the U.S.: Dana L. Marks, National Association of Immigration Judges, H6797 [24JY]

Mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4531 [20MY]

——— Representative Royce, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4532 [20MY]

Online advertising that contributes to human trafficking: Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Blackburn, H4517 [20MY]

——— Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Nadler, H4518 [20MY]

School nutrition standards: Miriam Rollin, Mission—Readiness (organization), H4917 [29MY]

——— several School Nutrition Association past presidents, H4916 [29MY]

Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act: Chuck Canterbury, National Fraternal Order of Police, H4511 [20MY]

——— John D. Ryan, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, H4511 [20MY]

——— Monika Johnson Hostler, National Alliance To End Sexual Violence, H4511 [20MY]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4510 [20MY]

——— Representative Kline, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4510 [20MY]

Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act: Mary Kusler, National Education Association, H4035 [9MY]

——— Randi Weingarten, American Federation of Teachers, H4035 [9MY]

Supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance: Eusebio Elizondo, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, H7220, H7224, H7225 [1AU]

——— Thomas M. Susman, ABA, H7226 [1AU]

Lists

Alexander Montessori School, Miami, FL, team members, H1548 [4FE]

Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021 [19JN]

Dallas, TX, area National Merit Scholarship recipients, E604 [28AP]

Dumfries-Triangle-Quantico (DTQ) Big League All-Stars team members, E1430 [17SE]

Dumfries-Triangle-Quantico (DTQ) Junior League All-Stars team members, E1430 [17SE]

Dumfries-Triangle-Quantico (DTQ) Senior League All-Stars team members, E1430 [17SE]

Female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province of Nigeria, H4048 [9MY]

Maryland 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, E1092 [26JN]

Michigan high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E759 [19MY]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E397 [14MR]

New Jersey 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E855 [28MY]

Ohio high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2322 [9AP]

Organizations supporting H.R. 4980, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, H6724 [23JY]

Plano, TX, Independent School District Teacher of the Year nominees, E821 [22MY]

School shootings since Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, CT, shooting, H5257 [11JN]

Southeast Texas organizations and schools that participated in and sponsored the Christmas card project for overseas troops, H8824 [8DE]

Stennis Congressional Intern Program participants, S4896 [24JY]

Texas 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E942 [10JN]

Texas 24th District Congressional Arts competition finalists, E683 [6MY]

Texas 24th District Congressional Arts competition participating schools and art teachers, E684 [6MY]

United Health Foundation Diverse Scholar Initiative participants, E1179 [16JY]

Motions

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4988 [28JY], S5075 [30JY], S5159, S5197, S5204 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1169 [26FE], S1187 [27FE], S1257 [4MR], S1371 [10MR], S1487 [11MR], S1531 [12MR], S5772 [18SE], S5964 [13NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), S2763 [7MY]

Poems

‘‘Brother,’’ Joseph Gabel, S3468 [5JN]

‘‘Celebrating My Veteran,’’ Ellie Wachenheim, S3467 [5JN]

‘‘Deep Down,’’ Alaire Chu, S3468 [5JN]

‘‘Delvin Menze,’’ Riley Menze, S3467 [5JN]

‘‘Grandpa the Veteran,’’ Chineng Vang, S3467 [5JN]

‘‘Life Savers,’’ Taylor Van de Streek, S3468 [5JN]

‘‘Little Soldiers,’’ Albert C. Caswell, E787 [20MY]

‘‘Memories of the Home Front,’’ Sarah Borntrager, S3468 [5JN]

‘‘Mother,’’ Calan Booth, E1421 [16SE]

‘‘Numbers,’’ Ezekiel Town, S3467 [5JN]

‘‘Thank You to the Great Veterans in My Life,’’ Sabastian C. Cerda, S3467 [5JN]

Press releases

Bumble BeeWare, Why America’s School Kids Should Just Say No to Tuna Sandwiches Made by Child Labor: Delegate Faleomavaega, E1688 [2DE]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Results for America (organization), H7479 [15SE]

11 Million $2,100 ‘‘Scholarships for Kids’’—A Real Answer to Inequality: Senator Alexander, S508 [28JA]

Maloney and Nadler Call on Village Voice Media To Shut Down Website Frequented by Sex Traffickers, H4518 [20MY]

Nearly 180 Sex Offenders Arrested by RGV Sector Agents So Far in FY14: Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, S3524 [10JN]

Number of Children Suffering More Than Doubles in Third Year of Syria Conflict—Among Hardest Hit Are 1 Million Children Under Siege and in Hard-To-Reach Areas: UNICEF, H2471 [14MR]

Representatives Maloney and Blackburn Join Efforts To Address Online Promotion of Human Trafficking, H4518 [20MY]

Proclamations

Ms. Denisha L. Solomon Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E768 [19MY]

Officer Morgan Steward Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E44 [10JA]

Redan High School Day: Representative Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’ Johnson, Jr., E777 [20MY]

Proposals

Keeping Families Together Act, H5869 [8JY]

Protecting Student Safety Act, S5943 [12NO]

Remarks in House

A.B.A.T.E. of Pennsylvania (organization): anniversary of Motorcycle Toy Run, E1437 [17SE]

AbbVie Inc.: tribute to Week of Possibilites volunteer service initiative, E1152 [14JY]

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), H1442 [28JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 1091), E74 [15JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 1797), H241 [15JA], H5403 [18JN], E74 [15JA]

Adams, John C: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1629 [19NO]

Agape of Central Alabama (organization): tribute, H454 [15JA]

Aguilar, Anajely: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E329 [6MR]

Ahrens, Nicole: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E385 [14MR]

Akakpo, Romaine: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E386 [14MR]

Alabama: tribute to 7th Congressional District high school State basketball champions, H2195 [5MR]

Alcoholic beverages: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (H.R. 498), E1495 [19SE]

Alonso, Jocelin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E364 [12MR]

Alvidrez, Elizabeth: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E335 [10MR]

American Dental Association: tribute to ‘‘Give Kids A Smile Day’’, E277 [28FE]

American Education Week: observance, H8043 [18NO], E1656 [20NO]

Anderson, Holly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [11MR]

Apex, NC: tribute to Apex High School graduates, H5076 [9JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense, H6845, H6847 [25JY]

——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), H6865 [28JY]

Arana, Sayra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E390 [14MR]

Aranda, Diana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E337 [10MR]

Arc Gateway, Inc.: anniversary, E1077 [26JN]

Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT, Inc.: tribute, E1038 [20JN]

Archer, Dalton M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1609 [18NO]

Argyle, TX: tribute to Argyle High School marching band, E1516 [12NO]

Armed Forces: extend maternity leave for women serving in the military, H4752 [21MY]

——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (H.R. 4628), H4047 [9MY]

——— provide for availability of breastfeeding support, supplies, and counseling under the TRICARE program, H4710 [21MY], H8372 [4DE]

——— provide for behavioral health treatment for developmental disabilities under TRICARE, E876 [29MY], E1107 [3JY]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, H9 [7JA]

Atherton, CA: tribute to Sacred Heart Prep School football team, E521 [4AP]

Audubon, NJ: anniversary of Haviland Avenue Grade School, E54 [13JA]

Aurora, CO: tribute to Rangeview High School CyberPatriot team participation in Air Force Association CyberPatriot Competition National Finals, E642 [30AP]

Aurora, IL: tribute to East Aurora High School Navy Junior ROTC marksmanship team, E646 [30AP]

——— tribute to Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy students selected as NASA Exploration Design Challenge finalists, E635 [30AP]

AVANCE, Inc.: anniversary, E1362 [9SE]

B.R.A.K.E.S. (organization): tribute, E1568 [13NO]

Back, Jacob: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E351 [11MR]

Bakersfield, CA: tribute to Bakersfield Christian High School football team, E552 [8AP]

——— tribute to Bakersfield High School football team, E83 [16JA]

Barber, Kaleb W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1772 [10DE]

Barboursville, WV: tribute to Barboursville Intermediate Little League All-Stars baseball team, E1616 [18NO]

Barmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1418 [16SE]

Bartels, McKinnley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E385 [14MR]

Battaglia, Disa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E340 [10MR]

Battles, Alexander R.V.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E137 [29JA]

Bauer, Carly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E332 [6MR]

Bazan, Frida: Texas 27th Congressional District Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest winner, E3 [7JA]

Be a STAR (Show Tolerance and Respect) Alliance: tribute to the Creative Coalition and World Wide Entertainment, Inc., anti-bullying inititative, E123 [28JA]

Behee, Kaleb: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E561 [9AP]

Bellflower, CA: tribute to St. John Bosco High School football team, E407 [21MR]

Bennett, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E232 [25FE]

Benninger, Mary Ellen: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Group Citizen of the Year award recipient, E626 [29AP]

Berkeley Heights, NJ: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 368 for efforts to assist injured hiker in Harriman State Park, NY, E1028 [20JN]

Bess, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E231 [25FE]

BHS Awareness (organization): tribute, E116 [27JA]

Billings, MT: tribute to Will James Middle School Science Bowl team, H3251 [29AP]

Birmingham, AL: tribute to A.H. Parker High School boys’ basketball team, E324 [6MR]

——— tribute to Midfield High School boys’ basketball team, E314 [5MR]

——— tribute to Wenonah High School girls’ basketball team, E333 [6MR]

Bischler, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E233 [25FE]

Blackburn, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E657 [1MY]

Blanton, Luke: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1561 [13NO]

Blue-Norton, Jillian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E367 [12MR]

Boca Raton, FL: Eagles Landing Middle School recpient of National PTA (organization) School of Excellence Award, E1398 [11SE]

Bodzianowski, Michal: National Center for Earth and Space Science Education Student Spaceflight Experiments Program winner, E1105 [3JY]

Boren, Kaylee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E374 [13MR]

Bothell, WA: tribute to Bothell High School football team, E1789 [10DE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute, E434 [25MR]

Boys 2 Men (organization): tribute, H2202 [6MR]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), H7506–H7508 [15SE], E1477 [19SE]

Brancato, Nathaniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1631 [19NO]

Bread for the World (organization): anniversary, E919 [9JN]

——— tribute to report ‘‘Ending Hunger in America’’, H1690 [10FE]

Bressi, Joe: Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1820 [12DE]

Bright, Nolan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1613 [18NO]

Brooklyn Park, MN: tribute to Park Center High School girls’ basketball team, E526 [4AP]

Broome County, NY: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E942 [10JN]

Brown, Ron: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]

Brown, Summer: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E618 [29AP]

Bruley, Brandi: Illinois Principals Association Elementary School Principal of the Year award recipient, H2619 [25MR]

Bucks Coalition Against Trafficking: anniversary, E5 [7JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2812 [2AP]

——— allocation of funds for children’s programs, H2410 [13MR]

——— impact of Republican proposal on women, H3136–H3138 [9AP]

Buffalo, NY: tribute to City Honors High School Congressional Science Student Forum participants, H3949 [8MY]

Buffalo Grove, IL: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 140, E175 [6FE]

Bullard, TX: tribute to Brook Hill School boys’ golf team, E1115 [8JY]

——— tribute to Brook Hill School girls’ soccer team, E700 [7MY]

Burkholder, Steve: West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization) Steve Burkholder Diamond Legacy Award recipient, E299 [4MR]

Burns, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E165 [5FE]

Bybee, Scott D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E203 [11FE]

Caldwell, Logan W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]

Calfee, Ethan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E291 [4MR]

California: tribute to 15th Congressional District Intel Corp., Science Talent Search finalists, E378 [13MR]

Camas, WA: tribute to Camas High School girls’ track and field team, E926 [9JN]

Camden, NJ: tribute to St. Anthony’s of Padua Middle School Student Leaders’ Von Nieda Park Task Force, E139 [29JA]

Cameron, TX: tribute to C.H. Yoe High School football team, E96 [16JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 88), H2781, H2782 [1AP]

Carrollton, TX: R.L. Turner High School recipient of Navy Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award, E813 [22MY]

Carthage, TX: tribute to Carthage High School football team, E273 [28FE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools, H1436 [28JA], E109 [21JA], E117 [27JA], E130 [28JA]

——— recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 461), H1443 [28JA]

Cecil, Alan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]

Cepregi, Ryan: Boy Scouts Medal of Merit recipient, E1276 [30JY]

Chambers, Donovan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E359 [12MR]

Charter schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), consideration (H. Res. 576), H3961–H3968 [8MY]

Chatham, NJ: anniversary of Early Childhood Learning Center, E968 [12JN]

Chen, Eric: White House Science Fair participant, H4924 [29MY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Rondout Elementary School, E655 [1MY]

——— John Hancock College Preparatory High School recipient of Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) International Remotely Operated Vehicle Competition ‘‘Biggest Bang for the Buck’’ award, E1301 [1AU]

——— tribute to Jackie Robinson West Little League All-Stars baseball team, H7398 [10SE]

——— tribute to John F. Kennedy High School girls’ volleyball team, E1510 [12NO]

Chicoine, Brittany: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E331 [6MR]

Childhood Apraxia of Speech Day: observance, E655 [1MY]

Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month: observance, H7539 [16SE]

Child’s Play (organization): tribute to Johnny Strong charity ride, E838 [23MY]

Christian, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1174 [16JY]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute to La Salle High School football team, H8935 [10DE]

Civil rights: continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H7279–H7287 [8SE], H7302 [9SE], H8201–H8209 [1DE], H8229, H8230 [2DE], H8279, H8360 [3DE], H8661, H8662 [4DE], H8871, H8872 [9DE], H8939 [10DE], E1735, E1736 [4DE]

——— tribute to lawyers challenging segregation in schools, H4463, H4464 [19MY]

Clark, Danielle: Santa Rosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E341 [10MR]

Clegg, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]

Clemmons, NC: tribute to West Forsyth High School baseball team, E1038 [20JN]

Clinton, SC: tribute to Bell Street Middle School for participation in the South Carolina Science Olympiad, H2917 [4AP]

Cocoves, Nicholas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1312 [1AU]

Cogley, Jacob P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1633 [19NO]

Cohasset, MA: tribute to Cohasset High School football team, E1798 [12DE]

College Bound Opportunities (organization): tribute, E439 [26MR]

Columbia Gorge Community College: tribute to Columbia Regional Center for Innovation, E577 [10AP]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on global impact of autism spectrum disorders, E1293 [31JY]

Community Students Learning Center (organization): tribute, E450 [26MR]

Computer Science Education Week: observance, H8876 [9DE]

Computers: encourage girls to pursue computer science, H8876 [9DE]

Concord, CA: tribute to De La Salle High School football team, E1584 [14NO]

Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: observance, E204 [11FE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, H6313 [16JY]

——— resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (H. Res. 588), H5839–H5842 [8JY], E1127 [9JY], E1298 [1AU]

Congress: results of First Tee Congressional Challenge golf tournament, H5203 [10JN]

——— tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E1021 [19JN]

Congressional Black Caucus: budget priorities, H2995, H2997 [8AP], H3107–H3113 [9AP]

Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus: tribute, H2807 [2AP]

Congressional Hockey Caucus: tribute to Lawmakers v. Lobbyists charity hockey game, H2404 [13MR]

Congressional Youth Advisory Council: tribute to participants, E785 [20MY]

Corinth, TX: tribute to Lake Dallas High School football team, E1314 [1AU]

Corp. for Public Broadcasting: tribute to American Graduate—Let’s Make It Happen initiative, E1479, E1486 [19SE]

Corral, Xavier: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E417 [24MR]

Cortez, Jesus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E360 [12MR]

Courts: decision in Mendez v. Westminster ending segregation of Mexican and Mexican-American students in California schools, H4691 [21MY]

Crane, MO: tribute to Crane High School girls’ basketball team, E888 [30MY]

Crime: combat trafficking in persons, H6670 [23JY]

——— commend organizations combatting child abuse, E1298 [1AU]

——— effect of immigration on domestic drug control, H8265 [2DE]

——— enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (H.R. 5081), H6664, H6670, H6704–H6709 [23JY], E1216 [23JY], E1242 [25JY]

——— impact of war on drugs on violent crime, H6042 [10JY]

——— improve response to victims of child sex trafficking (H.R. 5111), H6664, H6709–H6711 [23JY], E1216 [23JY]

——— increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking (H.R. 5076), H6664, H6703, H6704 [23JY], E1216 [23JY]

——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth, H5806 [26JN]

——— prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (H.R. 4058), H4486, H4522–H4529 [20MY], H4692 [21MY]

——— prevent human trafficking from occuring at major sporting events, E124 [28JA]

——— provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (H.R. 4225), H4486, H4515–H4522, H4531 [20MY], H4692 [21MY], H6664 [23JY], E833 [23MY]

——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (H.R. 3530), H112 [9JA], H1262 [27JA], H1504–H1506 [29JA], H3358 [30AP], H4486, H4501–H4509, H4531 [20MY], H4691, H4692 [21MY], E800, E806 [21MY]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (H.R. 3610), H6 [7JA], H4481, H4486, H4509–H4515, H4528 [20MY], H4692 [21MY]

Crisis Center of Taney County, Inc.: Branson, MO/Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Charity of the Year award recipient, E1477 [19SE]

Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (organization): anniversary, E1670 [1DE]

Crouse, Andrew L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1769 [10DE]

Crouse, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]

Crystal Springs, MS: tribute to F.U.T.U.R.E. Inc., Daycare & Early Childhood Learning Center, E1347 [8SE]

Cumberland, MD: tribute to Fort Hill High School football team, E1808 [12DE]

Cundiff, Susan: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1540 [12NO]

D’Alessandro, Rosemarie: tribute to efforts to pass law requiring life in prison without parole for a person who murders a child in conjunction with a sexual offense, H7537 [16SE]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of Hockaday School, H3185 [10AP], E536 [7AP]

——— Children’s Medical Center of Dallas recipient of Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Enterprise Award of Excellence, E617 [29AP]

——— tribute to National Merit Scholarship recipients, E604 [28AP]

Danbury, CT: Danbury High School Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program students recipients of Verizon Communications, Inc., Innovative App Challenge Best in State award, H2811 [2AP]

Danbury, NC: tribute to North Stokes High School boys’ track team, E854 [28MY]

——— tribute to North Stokes High School girls’ softball team, E927 [9JN]

Darrah, Aaron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E135 [29JA]

Daugherty, Spencer: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E555 [9AP]

Dawson, Gavin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E349 [11MR]

Day, Jonathan and Muffy: tribute to birth of child, E38 [9JA]

Deck, Wiley and Elizabeth: tribute to birth of child, E1659 [20NO]

Deerfield Beach, FL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran School, E1395 [11SE]

Deffenbaugh, Anthony: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]

Delgado, Jacqueline: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [11MR]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Prince William County, VA, Alumnae Chapter Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest participants, E105 [17JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H6755 [24JY], H6988 [29JY]

DeMolay International (organization): anniversary, E260 [27FE]

Denton, TX: tribute to John H. Guyer High School football team, E99 [16JA]

DePass, Emily and William B., III: tribute to birth of child, E390 [14MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow all fresh fruits and vegetables, including white potatoes, as supplemental foods under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, H5283, H5286, H5287 [11JN]

——— anniversary of Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, E1638 [19NO]

——— establish waiver process for school districts that find new school nutrition standards too expensive, H4916 [29MY], H5261, H5283–H5287 [11JN], E967, E970 [12JN]

——— importance of Summer Food Service Program, H5881 [9JY], H6220 [15JY]

——— National School Lunch Program limitation, elimination, and removal of certain food items, H8281 [3DE], E503 [3AP]

——— prohibit implementation of certain nutrition rules on food sold at schools as fundraisers (H.R. 5417), H7305 [9SE]

——— Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC funding, H2366 [13MR]

——— State grants to purchase equipment for school breakfast program funding, H5287, H5288 [11JN]

——— Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children demonstration program funding, H5291, H5292 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: Junior ROTC programs funding, H5443 [18JN]

——— prohibit funding to contravene Presidential authority to send Armed Forces to Nigeria to help find female students abducted by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H5542 [19JN]

——— prohibit funding to provide housing on a military installation of an alien who is an unaccompanied minor and is not a dependent of an Armed Forces member, H5482, H5483 [18JN]

——— STARBASE program funding, H5456 [18JN]

Dept. of Education: allow entities with dual-enrollment programs with high schools to participate in a demonstration program for competency-based education, H6697 [23JY]

——— award grants for support of full-service community schools (H.R. 5168), H6659, H6660 [23JY]

——— collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 455), H5502 [19JN]

——— develop and enforce conflict of interest guidelines for charter schools receiving Federal assistance, including financial interest disclosures from anyone affiliated with the school, H4029–H4031 [9MY], E746 [13MY]

——— direct State education agencies that award federally funded grants to work with charter schools to provide information relative to school requirements and policies on their websites, H3968, H4007 [8MY]

——— encourage public charter schools, H2374 [13MR]

——— establish a comprehensive literacy program (H.R. 2706), H7625 [17SE]

——— include comprehensive career counseling to criteria used when prioritizing grants to high-performing charter schools, H4038, H4039 [9MY]

——— include in reporting requirements of State education entities information on how charter schools which receive funding are supporting and enhancing community involvement, H4040 [9MY]

——— include in reporting requirements of State education entities information on if the sharing of best practices of charter schools with public schools led to adoption of such practices by public schools, H4039, H4040 [9MY], E746 [13MY]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (H.R. 2536), H1218 [16JA]

——— provide grants to States to establish a comprehensive school counseling program (H.R. 2317), E1636 [19NO]

——— submit report to Congress on needs of limited English proficient students using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), E1228 [24JY]

——— support State and local accountability for public education, inform parents of their schools’ performance, and support Impact Aid and homeless student services (H.R. 5), H3961, H4003 [8MY], H6673 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (H.R. 1732), E537 [7AP], E1226 [24JY]

——— Head Start Program funding, H49 [8JA], H212 [14JA]

——— improve the quality of infant and toddler care under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (H.R. 4680), H4482 [20MY]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), H7465–H7481 [15SE], E1431, E1432 [17SE], E1452 [19SE]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), H5696–H5699 [24JN], E1062 [24JN], E1067 [25JN], E1095 [30JN]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), Senate amendment, H8994 [10DE]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals (S. 1557), H2782–H2784 [1AP], E495 [2AP]

——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 4290), H7343, H7344 [9SE]

——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 2154), H7461, H7462 [15SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: funding relative to granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., H8265 [2DE], H8363 [3DE], H8940 [10DE]

Dept. of Justice: appoint counsel for unaccompanied alien children and aliens with serious mental disabilities (H.R. 4936), H6663 [23JY]

——— Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program youth violence prevention funding, H4950, H4951 [29MY]

——— enhance use of Juvenile Accountability Block Grants for programs to prevent and address occurrences of bullying and reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 2585), H128 [9JA], H3968, H4008 [8MY]

——— establish National Parents Corps Program (H.R. 5623), E1473 [19SE]

——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), H6875–H6877 [28JY], E1265 [29JY]

——— Office on Violence Against Women Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program funding, H4945 [29MY]

——— provide informational resources to local law enforcement to help combat human trafficking, H4506 [20MY]

——— State and local law enforcement training and education funding to secure cooperation of victims in efforts to prosecute human trafficking cases, H4942, H4943 [29MY], H6734 [23JY]

——— State and local mental health courts and adult and juvenile collaboration program grants funding, H4902, H4903 [28MY]

Dept. of Labor: anniversary of Job Corps, E1173 [16JY], E1326 [1AU], E1332 [8SE], E1400 [15SE]

Dept. of State: Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons annual Trafficking in Persons Report using tier rankings to evaluate a country’s compliance with minimum standards for elimination of human trafficking, E671 [2MY]

——— proposal to deny convicted sexual offenders visas, E290 [4MR]

Developing countries: make access to safe water and sanitation a specific policy objective of U.S. foreign assistance programs, H5191 [10JN], H6225 [15JY]

——— provide assistance to achieve food and nutrition security, E467 [28MR]

——— provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (H.R. 3398), H8104–H8106 [19NO]

Dhungel, Kriti: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E373 [13MR]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (H. Res. 559), H3297 [30AP]

Dickson, Kezia: New York 14th Congressional District Veterans Day essay contest winner, E1568 [13NO]

Dina, Johnnie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E358 [12MR]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Duke Ellington School of the Arts, E1206 [22JY]

Douglass, TX: tribute to Douglass School baseball team, E1332 [8SE]

Dunn, Jamison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1424 [16SE]

Eaker, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E349 [11MR]

Easley, Sullivan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H127 [9JA]

Eden, NC: tribute to Morehead High School wrestling team, E270 [27FE]

Eden Prairie, MN: tribute to Eden Prairie High School football team, E1791 [10DE]

Edina, MN: tribute to Edina High School boys’ golf team, E1043 [20JN]

——— tribute to Edina High School boys’ hockey team, H2287 [11MR]

——— tribute to Edina High School girls’ tennis team, E1787 [10DE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, H5502 [19JN]

——— award grants to improve childhood care and education for local governments and local educational agencies (H.R. 4965), H5736 [25JN]

——— career and technical education programs funding, H1229 [16JA], H2093 [28FE], H2807 [2AP]

——— encourage participation by girls in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) programs, H3297 [30AP]

——— funding, H3134 [9AP]

——— impact of implementation of Federal mandate on common core curriculum, H155 [10JA]

——— impact of segregated neighborhoods on access to quality public school education, H4464, H4465, H4468, H4469 [19MY]

——— improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children, H212 [14JA]

——— improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (H.R. 3461), H77 [9JA], H1928 [25FE], H7689 [18SE]

——— increase participation of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, H4468 [19MY]

——— national policy to improve system, H1440 [28JA]

——— provide equitable funding for students of all income levels, H212 [14JA]

——— tribute to teachers, H2438 [14MR]

——— tribute to the Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E195 [11FE]

El Cajon, CA: reopening of original Grossmont High School building, E627 [29AP]

El Paso, TX: anniversary of Catholic Diocese of El Paso, H2011 [27FE], E299 [4MR]

El Primer Paso Ltd.: anniversary, E1624 [18NO]

Ellensburg, WA: tribute to Ellensburg High School baseball team, E1130 [9JY]

Elza, Steve: Illinois Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1817 [12DE]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (H.R. 1286), H1927 [25FE], H7689 [18SE]

——— importance of career technical education and vocational training, H1728 [11FE]

EPA: exempt certain rules that protect children and seniors from cancer-causing pollution or cause small business job loss from certain air quality standards, H8144 [20NO]

Erickson, Lukas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E247 [26FE]

Escambia County, FL: anniversary of Barrineu Park 4–H Club, E1405 [15SE]

Escobar, Cozbi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E338 [10MR]

Evergreen Park, IL: tribute to Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Science Bowl team, E371 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: importance of international adoption, E1189 [17JY]

——— importance of marriage, H1761–H1765 [11FE]

——— promote the adoption of children in foster care, E1649 [20NO]

——— reauthorize adoption incentives payments, E1649 [20NO]

——— tribute to adoption services, H456, H457 [15JA]

Families in Transition (organization): tribute to I AM ONE—New Hampshire Day To End Childhood Homelessness, E1505 [19SE]

Fast for Families (organization): tribute, E607 [28AP]

FBI: National Instant Criminal Background Check System funding, H4897, H4898 [28MY], H4926 [29MY], H5058 [30MY], E876 [29MY]

——— prohibit Investigative Publicity and Public Affairs Unit funding except for Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, Most Wanted Terrorists, and missing children programs, H4981, H4982, H5005 [29MY]

FDA: improve priority review voucher incentive program for expedited review of treatments for tropical and rare pediatric diseases, E1321 [1AU]

Federal aid programs: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (H.R. 4980), H6664, H6711–H6724 [23JY], E1216 [23JY], E1226, E1232 [24JY], E1649 [20NO]

Festus, MO: tribute to Festus High School boys’ cross country team, E1584 [14NO]

Firearms: encourage secure storage and safe firearm practices in homes, H5406 [18JN]

——— enhance penalties for individuals involved in domestic violence dispute who used a firearm, H6635 [22JY]

——— ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security, H4918 [29MY]

——— prevent children from having access to firearms (H.R. 65), H129 [9JA], H6635 [22JY]

Fisher House Foundation, Inc.: funding, H5455 [18JN]

Fleming, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1611 [18NO]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint, E1392 [11SE]

Flores, Manuel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E372 [13MR]

Flores, Samantha: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E399 [14MR]

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E403 [18MR]

——— tribute to 5th Congressional District Florida Teacher of the Year award recipients, E845 [28MY]

——— tribute to high school seniors in the 18th Congressional District enlisting in the Armed Forces, E592 [28AP], E678 [6MY]

——— tribute to high school seniors in the 22d Congressional District enlisting in the Armed Forces, E659 [1MY]

Flower Mound, TX: tribute to Marcus High School marching band, E1514 [12NO]

Folksville USA (organization): tribute, E1205 [22JY]

Food: address global hunger crisis, H3395 [1MY]

——— address U.S. hunger crisis, H1426 [27JA], H1595 [5FE], H1690 [10FE], H1942 [26FE], H3186 [10AP], H3395 [1MY], H3452 [7MY], H4481 [20MY], H5501 [19JN], H5643 [24JN], H8154 [20NO]

——— exempt food safety, including infant formula, regulations from OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs requirement to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis, H1974 [26FE]

Food Research and Action Center: tribute to antihunger programs, H5643 [24JN]

Forbes, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E200 [11FE]

——— establish centers for the treatment of obstetric fistula in developing countries, E468 [28MR]

——— success of U.S. programs helping to lower the number of deaths of children under the age of five, E1084 [26JN]

——— suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens, H6102 [10JY]

Fort Collins, CO: tribute to Liberty Commons High School performance on ACT college readiness assessment, E1433 [17SE]

Fort Pierce, FL: tribute to Boy Scout Troop 772, H6662 [23JY]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: tribute to Choctawhatchee High School cheerleading squad, E1316 [1AU]

——— tribute to Fort Walton Beach High School cheerleadering squad, E1341 [8SE]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to North Side High School marching band, H5258 [11JN]

Foster Youth Month: observance, E695 [6MY]

Fotheringhame, Jordan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E395 [14MR]

Foulke, Zachary: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E494 [2AP]

4–H (organization): anniversary of 4–H Club of Wisconsin, E530 [7AP]

Frank, Tia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E418 [24MR]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E675 [6MY]

Frisco, TX: tribute to Cub Scout Pack 290, E1023 [19JN]

——— tribute to Roach Middle School students earning ‘‘All A’s’’ during school year, E815 [22MY]

Frye, Zech: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E496 [2AP]

FTC: report on the impact of the use of altered images of individuals in advertising and other promotional media for commercial products (H.R. 4341), H3251 [29AP]

Fyffe, AL: tribute to Fyffe High School football team, E1848 [16DE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of Gary Chamber of Commerce Lakeshore Classic basketball tournament, E1707 [3DE]

Georgia: tribute to students participating in the Barrow’s Bookworms Challenge, H2918 [4AP]

Germantown, MD: tribute to Northwest High School football team, E1796 [12DE]

Gibbs-Bowling, Nathan: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, E618 [29AP]

Gilbert, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E320 [6MR]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, H2438 [14MR], E359 [12MR], E378 [13MR], E385 [14MR]

Girls Inc., of Shelbyville/Shelby County: Girls Inc., Outstanding Affiliate of the Year Award recipient, E804 [21MY]

Givens, Thomas R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]

Givens, William L.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1648 [20NO]

Glen Mills, PA: anniversary of Glen Mills School, E1401 [15SE]

Glessman, Katie: Junior ROTC Legion of Valor Award recipient, E1332 [8SE]

Gomez-Chavarria, Jade: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [11MR]

Grady, Alexandra: Distinguished Young Women (organization) Distinguished Young Woman of Iowa award recipient, E1021 [19JN]

Graniteville, SC: tribute to Sage Valley Golf Club Junior Invitational participants, E639 [30AP]

Graser, William: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [24MR]

Graves, Henry S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1610 [18NO]

Gray, Sheryl: Illinois Principals Association Illinois Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, H2657 [26MR]

Gustine, CA: anniversary of Gustine High School, E1121 [9JY]

Hannah and Friends (organization): tribute, H8943 [10DE]

Hardrick, Alexis: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E1509 [12NO]

Hardy, Josh: tribute to support of family and friends relative to appeal to FDA for expedited approval of experimental drug treatment, H2369 [13MR]

Harrisburg, PA: anniversary of Penbrook Leo Club, E534 [7AP]

Hartmann, Matthew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [21MY]

Harvey, Jaxon R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1027 [20JN]

Harwich, MA: tribute to Harwich Middle School environmental group Harwich Cares, E1045 [23JN]

Hathwar, Sriram: E.W. Scripps Co., National Spelling Bee winner, E920 [9JN]

Hausdorf, Braedyn: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E658 [1MY]

Hay, Alexsander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E324 [6MR]

Health: address childhood obesity (H.R. 4765), E891 [30MY]

——— improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 669), H7341–H7343 [9SE], H8344 [3DE]

——— provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (H.R. 4888), H5882 [9JY]

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act: reauthorize, H6220 [15JY]

Heflin, AL: tribute to Heflin Taekwondo Tiger Pride Demo Team, E523 [4AP]

Heidemann, Elizabeth: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E32 [9JA]

Helios Education Foundation: anniversary, E1589 [14NO]

Hernandez, Dania: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E337 [10MR]

Hernandez, Edgar: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E337 [10MR]

Hernandez, Yamile: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E494 [2AP]

Herndon, VA: anniversaries of Shidogakuin Martial Arts Dojo and Shidogakuin Washington Kendo Dojo (Washinkan), E1441 [17SE]

Hickman, Peyton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]

High Point, NC: tribute to Wesleyan Christian Academy girls’ softball team, E1000 [17JN]

——— tribute to Westchester Country Day School baseball team, E1000 [17JN]

——— tribute to Westchester Country Day School boys’ golf team, E1000 [17JN]

Highland, UT: tribute to Lone Peak High School boys’ basketball team, E442 [26MR]

Hightstown, NJ: anniversary of Peddie School, E1162 [15JY]

Hiley, Jacob T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]

Hill, Sabrina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E388 [14MR]

Hogoboom, Brady: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E326 [6MR]

Holland, PA: grand opening of Bobby’s Playground, E1521 [12NO]

Homeless: increase in number of homeless middle class families, H2007 [27FE]

Honor America, Inc.: anniversary, E1462 [19SE]

Hood River, OR: tribute to Hood River Valley High School boys’ soccer team, E1802 [12DE]

Hoog, Andrew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]

Hopper, Mac: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E382 [13MR]

House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (H. Res. 442), H114–H118 [9JA]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7191–H7204 [1AU]

——— same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation (H. Res. 700), H7191–H7204 [1AU]

Houston, TX: tribute to religious leaders and organizations for efforts to address the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., H6223 [15JY]

——— tribute to YMCA of Greater Houston childhood swim safety program, E1291 [31JY]

Howard, PA: Howard Elementary School winner of America’s Battle of the Books (organization) Interscholastic Reading Competition, H2857 [3AP]

Human rights: combat trafficking in persons, H4438 [19MY]

Huntingdon, TN: tribute to high school students recognized by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce for academic excellence, E801 [21MY]

Hurley, Victoria: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E222 [21FE]

Hyundai USA, Inc.: tribute to Hope on Wheels program, E564 [9AP]

Immigration: address issue of granting U.S. citizenship to children based solely on being born in the U.S. to foreign national parents, H10 [7JA]

——— address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., H7045 [30JY], E1395 [11SE]

——— authorize reimbursement to State and local governments and private nonprofit organizations for expenses incurred in response to humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied children crossing the border, E1325 [1AU]

——— call for the President to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., H5862 [8JY], H5886 [9JY], H6123, H6124 [11JY], H6228, H6292 [15JY], H6313 [16JY], H6865, H6949–H6953 [28JY], H7057 [30JY]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H4471–H4473 [19MY], H4485 [20MY], H8155–H8158 [20NO]

——— Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program funding, H7220 [1AU]

——— ensure unaccompanied alien children who have crossed illegally into the U.S. are taken care of and treated with dignity until a course of action is taken to mitigate the humanitarian crisis, H6356 [17JY], H6755, H6757, H6797 [24JY], H6818 [25JY], H7051 [30JY], H7132 [31JY]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H2060 [27FE], H2310, H2322–H2326, H2332, H2342, H2343, H2345 [12MR], H2993 [8AP], H3401 [1MY]

——— expedite processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the U.S., H6669 [23JY]

——— impact of Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students on increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., H5488 [18JN], H5712, H5717–H5719 [24JN], H5865–H5869 [8JY]

——— influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, H5244–H5247 [10JN], H5499 [19JN], H5862 [8JY], H6124 [11JY], H6345–H6347 [16JY], E1272 [30JY]

——— misconception by illegal immigrants that unaccompanied children and women traveling with minors will not be deported, H5315 [11JN], H5404 [18JN], H5505, H5506 [19JN], H5650, H5651 [24JN], H5811–H5813 [26JN], H5831, H5832, H5834 [8JY], H6648–H6650 [22JY], H6669 [23JY]

——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (H.R. 5160), H6984 [29JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7164 [31JY], H7191–H7204, H7224, H7228–H7236 [1AU], E1316, E1328 [1AU], E1365 [9SE]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), consideration (H. Res. 696), H7133–H7149 [31JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), consideration (H. Res. 710), H7206–H7213 [1AU], E1327 [1AU]

——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5768), H8262 [2DE]

——— protect families of military personnel, victims of domestic violence and human trafficking, and Cuban refugees from deportation, H8649, H8650 [4DE]

——— provide for appointment of additional immigration judges (H.R. 4990), H5807 [26JN], H6223 [15JY], H7199 [1AU], E1326 [1AU]

——— reform, H151, H152 [10JA], H186, H208 [14JA], H238 [15JA], H1262 [27JA], H1509 [29JA], H1540–H1543 [3FE], H1723, H1728 [11FE], H2003 [27FE], H2310 [12MR], H2363 [13MR], H2615, H2618, H2620 [25MR], H2848–H2851 [2AP], H2959 [4AP], H3064 [9AP], H3400–H3403 [1MY], H4471–H4473 [19MY], H4480 [20MY], H4822–H4825 [22MY], H4915 [29MY], H5244 [10JN], H5263 [11JN], H5499 [19JN], H5647, H5717–H5719 [24JN], H5728 [25JN], H5811–H5813 [26JN], H5865–H5869 [8JY], H5880 [9JY], H6040, H6041 [10JY], H6227 [15JY], H6358 [17JY], H6669 [23JY], H6752 [24JY], H7118–H7120 [30JY], H7211 [1AU], H7248 [8SE], H7306 [9SE], H7400, H7407 [10SE], H7689 [18SE], H8068 [18NO], H8078, H8079, H8080 [19NO], H8155–H8158 [20NO], H8863–H8866 [8DE], H8934, H8943 [10DE]

——— reform (H.R. 15), H90, H91, H129 [9JA], H1600 [5FE], H1682 [6FE], H1733 [11FE], H1952, H1956 [26FE], H2060–H2063 [27FE], H2165 [5MR], H2244, H2245 [6MR], H2381 [13MR], H2652, H2653, H2654, H2656, H2660, H2661–H2667, H2684 [26MR], H2732, H2733 [27MR], H2812, H2813 [2AP], H2930, H2934, H2947 [4AP], H2993, H3005–H3007 [8AP], H3177 [10AP], H3295 [30AP], H3394, H3395 [1MY], H3462, H3469, H3470 [7MY], H3958 [8MY], H5650 [24JN], H5734, H5735, H5736 [25JN], H5806 [26JN], H5886 [9JY], H6123 [11JY], H6236 [15JY], H6754, H6772 [24JY], H6844 [25JY], H6992 [29JY], H7146 [31JY], H7195, H7202, H7211 [1AU], H7426 [10SE], H8286 [3DE], H8372, H8382, H8638, H8649 [4DE], E473 [1AP], E1071 [25JN]

——— reform (H.R. 15), unanimous-consent request, H2663–H2667 [26MR], H7195–H7197 [1AU], H7958 [13NO]

——— reform (S. 744), H2087 [28FE], H2807 [2AP], H6948 [28JY], H7051 [30JY], H7193, H7195, H7210, H7223 [1AU], H7305 [9SE], H8042 [18NO], H8362 [3DE], H8646 [4DE], E1078 [26JN], E1272 [30JY]

——— remove discretion of Border Patrol in determining whether unaccompanied alien children shall be returned to their home country, H7221 [1AU]

——— request for emergency funds to address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., H6040, H6041, H6042, H6043 [10JY], H6131–H6133 [11JY], H6301, H6343 [16JY], H6650 [22JY]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, H9 [7JA], H5404 [18JN], H5505, H5506 [19JN], H5650 [24JN], H5831, H5834 [8JY], H5880 [9JY], H6101–H6104 [10JY], H6124 [11JY], H6226 [15JY], H7145 [31JY]

Indianapolis, IN: Children’s Museum of Indianapolis recipient of Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal for Museum and Library Service, E641 [30AP]

——— tribute to Arsenal Technical High School boys’ basketball team, E518 [4AP]

IRS: taxpayer services funding to provide assistance to parents whose deceased children are victims of identity theft through reductions in Financial Crimes Enforcement Network funding, H6184 [14JY]

Israel: kidnapping of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), H5371 [17JN], H5562 [20JN], E1047 [23JN]

Jackson, Brooke: Venturing Silver Award recipient, E656 [1MY]

Jagolinzer, Karen: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching recipient, E32 [9JA]

Jefferson City, MO: tribute to Helias Catholic High School girls’ volleyball team, E1577 [14NO]

Jenny Lin Foundation: anniversary, E1279 [30JY]

Johnson, James D., III: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, H23, H24, H31, H32, H33, H34, H45, H46–H56, H69–H71 [8JA], H78, H79, H80, H81, H83, H86, H113, H118, H120, H121, H124 [9JA], H139 [10JA], H166, H173, H180 [13JA], H191, H212 [14JA], H230, H235, H236 [15JA], H1265 [27JA], H1537 [3FE], H1726 [11FE], H2010 [27FE], H3231 [28AP], E21, E22, E26 [8JA]

Joliet, IL: Eisenhower Academy designated Chicago (IL) Tribune best elementary school in Will County, IL, E1799 [12DE]

——— tribute to Joliet Public Library Star Wars Days, H5322 [12JN]

——— Union School District recipient of Illinois State Board of Education Award of Merit, H8079 [19NO]

Jordan, Yolanda: National Association of Social Workers Calumet, IL, district Social Worker of the Year award recipient, E289 [4MR]

Kampf, Harrison: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]

Kandlbinder, Donald A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E556 [9AP]

Katy, TX: tribute to Cinco Ranch High School robotics team, E1353 [8SE]

Katz, Noah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wisconsin, E219 [18FE]

Kenna, WV: tribute to Friends of Kenna Elementary School for construction of playground and walking track, E1523 [12NO]

Kernersville, NC: triubte to North Carolina Leadership Academy, H3279 [29AP]

Kids Alive (organization): tribute, E167 [5FE]

KidsFirst (organization): anniversary, E372 [13MR]

King, NC: tribute to West Stokes High School girls’ soccer team, E1000 [17JN]

Kixmiller, Ty M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E947 [10JN]

Knepper, Austen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1171 [16JY]

Knipp, Jack: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E357 [12MR]

Knobel, Alyssa: Jewish Council for Youth Services Director for Life Award recipient, E654 [1MY]

Kolondra, AJ: National History Day (organization) contest winner, E1095 [30JN]

La Grange Park, IL: tribute to Nazareth Academy football team, E1798 [12DE]

La Plaza Inc.: anniversary, E537 [7AP]

Lake County, IL: tribute for joining One Billion Rising (organization), E203 [11FE]

Lake Forest, IL: tribute to Lake Forest Country Day School Robbie Bermingham speaking contest participants, E729 [9MY]

Lally, Ann R.: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem, NH, Chief John P. Ganley Community Service Award recipient, E359 [12MR]

Lambs of God, Inc.: tribute, E1830 [12DE]

Langhorne, PA: tribute to Neshaminy High School football team, E1246 [28JY]

Lapp, Alexander: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1419 [16SE]

Law enforcement: establish Federal guidelines and reporting requirements for custodial transfer, H7305 [9SE]

League of United Latin American Citizens: tribute to Lake County, IL, Youth Council for ‘‘Operation Clean Up Waukegan’’ initiative, E1157 [15JY]

Lee, Jacob E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E202 [11FE]

Leland, MS: tribute to Rainbow Learning and Daycare Center, E1792 [10DE]

Lemont, IL: tribute to Lemont High School baseball team, E1043 [20JN]

——— tribute to Lemont High School cheerleading squad, E231 [25FE]

Lewis, Alex W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1645 [20NO]

Lexington, SC: tribute to Red Bank Elementary School Business Mentor Program, E313 [5MR]

Lindley, Kassidy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E361 [12MR]

Liptrot, Joan: National Youth Leadership Council Service-Learning Practitioner Leadership Award recipient, H3065 [9AP]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: anniversary, H7177 [31JY]

Live Like Bella Foundation for Childhood Cancer: tribute, H6041 [10JY]

Lombardi, Donna: Eos Foundation Healthy Start Leadership Award recipient, H4481 [20MY]

Long Beach, MS: tribute to Rainbow Learning and Daycare Center, E1349 [8SE]

Lopez, Erika: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E347 [11MR]

Lopez, Karla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E357 [12MR]

Los Fresnos, TX: tribute to Resaca Middle School students for participation in the Verizon Communications, Inc., Innovative App Challenge, E651 [1MY]

Lottsburg, VA: tribute to Northumberland High School baseball team, E1051 [23JN]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Butler High School girls’ basketball team, H2860 [3AP]

Luce, Hannah: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]

Lucker, Takoda: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1422 [16SE]

Luthman, Angel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E325 [6MR]

Lynch-Bolanos, Nayeli: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E391 [14MR]

Lynden, WA: tribute to Lynden Christian High School girls’ basketball team, E489 [2AP]

Madison, WI: tribute to Latino Children and Families Council, E656 [1MY], E701 [7MY]

Maine: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, E944 [10JN]

Manatee Community Action Agency, Inc.: tribute to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, E821 [22MY]

Manka, John C.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1771 [10DE]

Mantilla, Wilson: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E421 [24MR]

Manvel, TX: tribute to Manvel High School girls’ basketball team, H2288 [11MR]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H236 [15JA], E73 [15JA]

Marks, MS: tribute to Quitman Middle School ‘‘The Distinguish Gentlemen’’ mentoring organization, E441 [26MR]

Marquez, Jami: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E345 [11MR]

Martin, Linda: American School Counselor Association School Counselor of the Year award recipient, E321 [6MR]

Martinez, Sergio: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E395 [14MR]

Maryland: tribute to 6th Congressional District Teacher of the Year award recipients, E1091 [26JN]

Marysville, WA: condolences to families of victims of Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting, H8146 [20NO]

Maske, Mary Ellen: School Administrators of Iowa (organization) Iowa Central Office Administrator of the Year award recipient, E891 [30MY]

Mathew, Shannon: Miami VA Healthcare System James H. Parke Memorial Fund Youth Scholarship recipient, E956 [11JN]

Matthews, Makenzie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E378 [13MR]

McComb, Sean: Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year award recipient, E788 [20MY]

McDaniel, Stephanie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419 [24MR]

McGarvey, Terence W., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1612 [18NO]

McGuire, Devin T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1776 [10DE]

McKenzie, Scott: College Board (organization) Advanced Placement Advocacy Fellowship Program selection, E936 [10JN]

McKernan, Dylan: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, E913 [5JN]

McKinney, Cody R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1643 [20NO]

McMichael, Nolan P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1646 [20NO]

McNamara, Paul and Margaret: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, H7540 [16SE]

McPherson, Joshua A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E199 [11FE]

Meador, Byron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E386 [14MR]

Medicaid: anniversary, H7043 [30JY]

——— States voluntary expansion of coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H6666, H6667, H6670 [23JY], H7043, H7048 [30JY], H7400 [10SE]

Meidl, Joseph: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1167 [16JY]

Memphis, TN: anniversary of ‘‘Memphis 13’’ integration of Memphis City Schools system, E702 [7MY]

Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, H2714 [27MR]

——— make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (H.R. 3717), H26 [8JA], H1601 [5FE], H5252, H5254 [11JN], H6749, H6778 [24JY], H6981 [29JY], H7302 [9SE]

Meraz, Katia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E357 [12MR]

Meraz, Liliana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E376 [13MR]

Meridian, MS: tribute to 1966 Meridian High School football team, H5862 [8JY]

Merrifield, Tanner: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E247 [26FE]

Merski, Richard A.: U.S. Capitol Historical Society Making Democracy Work student essay contest division winner, E691 [6MY]

Mertes, Carol: Kane County, IL, Educator of the Year award recipient, H5507 [19JN]

Metz, Sona: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E424 [24MR]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Alexander Montessori School, H1547 [4FE]

——— tribute to Miami Brain Fair, E366 [12MR]

Miami Beach, FL: tribute to Hebrew Academy JUMP team, H3457 [7MY]

Michigan: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E759 [19MY]

Middletown Township, NJ: Girl Scout Troop 1701 recipients of Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore Junior Women of Distinction Award, E87 [16JA]

——— tribute to Girl Scout Troop 1701 for ‘‘Do It for Your Daughter’’ breast cancer awareness campaign, E87 [16JA]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Bay View High School, E1162 [15JY]

Milwaukee (WI) Community Journal: tribute to Dr. Terence N. Thomas Scholarship annual brunch, E1203 [22JY]

Minnesota: tribute to Polar Plunge for Special Olympics, H2438 [14MR]

——— tribute to Sixth Congressional District Congressional Certificate of Merit recipients, E1585 [14NO]

——— tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, E1065 [25JN]

Minnetonka, MN: tribute to Hopkins High School boys’ track team, E1004 [17JN]

——— tribute to Minnetonka High School girls’ track team, E995 [17JN]

Minorities: improve economic condition of minorities, H3230–H3234 [28AP], H3248 [29AP], H8022 [17NO]

——— improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 5294), H7049, H7052 [30JY]

Mitchell, Jacob D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E946 [10JN]

Mohr, Dawson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]

Mohr, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E170 [5FE]

Montana: tribute to students who participated in National History Day (organization) Competition, H5405 [18JN]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to St. Jude Educational Institute boys’ basketball team, E326 [6MR]

Montgomery, Landon: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1778 [10DE]

Moon, Li: Hillsborough, CA, City School District Associated Parents Group Community Care Award recipient, E624 [29AP]

Moore, Penny: Air Force Association Hurlburt Chapter 398 Middle School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1542 [12NO]

Morristown, NJ: anniversary of Delbarton School, E1376 [10SE]

Mosman, Joanna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E359 [12MR]

Mother’s Day: anniversary, H3451 [7MY]

——— observance, H4020 [9MY]

Mound Bayou, MS: tribute to John F. Kennedy Memorial High School girls’ basketball team, E527 [4AP]

——— tribute to St. Gabriel Mercy Center, E297 [4MR]

Mount Prospect, IL: tribute to Science Chicks club, H3297 [30AP]

Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.: tribute to Foster Grandparents Program, E857 [29MY]

Moyer, Alexander M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E196 [11FE]

Mugaruka, Roseline: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E393 [14MR]

Murfreesboro, TN: McFadden School of Excellence recipient of Good Sports Always Recycle Award, E1586 [14NO]

——— tribute to Blackman High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, H2859 [3AP]

Nation, Taylor: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E423 [24MR]

National Adoption Day: observance, H8044 [18NO], H8147, H8148 [20NO], E1649 [20NO]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 407), H8080 [19NO]

National Adoption Month: observance, E1649 [20NO]

——— support goals and ideals (H. Res. 407), H8080 [19NO]

National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 102), H5406 [18JN]

National Autism Awareness Month: observance, H2808, H2812 [2AP], H3249 [29AP], E420 [24MR]

National Bike to School Day: observance, H3451 [7MY]

National Charter Schools Week: observance, H3453 [7MY], H3946 [8MY]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, E372 [13MR]

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H7304 [9SE]

National Children’s Dental Health Month: observance, H2004 [27FE]

National Day of Silence: observance, H3185 [10AP]

National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: observance, E706 [7MY]

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: observance, H2683 [26MR]

National Eating Disorders Week: observance, H2067 [28FE]

National Football League: call for investment of resources into organizations that address domestic violence issues, H7627 [17SE]

——— condemn response to domestic violence charges against players, H7538 [16SE], H7624 [17SE]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H3949, H3952 [8MY], H4460 [19MY], H4923 [29MY], E739 [9MY]

National Guard: funding to assist local officials to deal with influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, H5445 [18JN]

National Guard Youth Challenge Program: funding, H5451 [18JN]

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day: observance, H29 [8JA], H75 [9JA], E48 [10JA]

National Job Corps Association: anniversary, E1352 [8SE]

National Mentoring Month: observance, E138 [29JA]

National Month of the Military Child: observance, H2810 [2AP]

National Night Out: observance, E1289 [31JY], E1334 [8SE]

National Nonviolence Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 626), E973 [12JN]

National objectives: modify tax benefits for insourcing and outsourcing expenses of corporations, and rules relative to inverted corporations, and provide for consideration of middle class jumpstart agenda, H7856, H7857 [18SE]

National School Choice Week: observance, H1437, H1440, H1441 [28JA], E136 [29JA]

National School Spirit Day: observance, E1373 [9SE]

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: observance, H7663 [17SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, H3452, H3456 [7MY], H3950, H3951, H3952 [8MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, H3436 [6MY]

National Voices for Equality, Education and Enlightenment (organization): tribute, E201 [11FE]

National Youth Leadership Council: tribute to National Service-Learning Conference, H3065 [9AP]

National Youth Traffic Safety Month: observance, H4916 [29MY]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs, E1649 [20NO]

Natonski, Pepper Pennington and David: tribute to birth of child, E1788 [10DE], E1803 [12DE]

Nelson, Jeremy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E368 [12MR]

New Castle, PA: tribute to New Castle High School boys’ basketball team, H2918 [4AP]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of New Haven Diaper Bank, E1625 [18NO]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E397 [14MR]

——— tribute to 11th District Congressional Arts competition participants, E855 [28MY]

——— tribute to Special Olympics USA Games participants, E1033 [20JN]

New Mexico: New Mexico PBS recipient of Corp. for Public Broadcasting American Graduate—Let’s Make It Happen initiative community service grant, E1498 [19SE]

New Palestine, IN: tribute to New Palestine High School football team, E1761 [9DE]

New York Bar Association: anniversary of Law, Youth and Citizenship Program, H8147 [20NO]

Newark, NJ: implementation of Newark Public Schools One Newark reorganization plan, H7627 [17SE]

News media: allegations of media bias, H6314 [16JY]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, H9048 [11DE]

——— tribute to Team 26 bicyclists who rode to the Capitol in support of gun control, H2202 [6MR]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, H4050–H4052 [9MY], H4691 [21MY]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H3456 [7MY], H3945, H3950 [8MY], H4019, H4048 [9MY], H4461 [19MY], H5194 [10JN], H5313 [11JN], H5563 [20JN], H5648 [24JN], H5734 [25JN], H5807 [26JN], H5862 [8JY], H6124 [11JY], H6312, H6314, H6315 [16JY], H6357 [17JY], H6660, H6671 [23JY], H6865 [28JY], H7306 [9SE], H7398, H7399, H7401 [10SE], E717 [8MY], E733 [9MY], E988 [13JN], E1179 [16JY], E1290 [31JY]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 573), H3457 [7MY], H3951 [8MY], H4044, H4045 [9MY], H4486, H4535–H4541 [20MY], H6312 [16JY], E806 [21MY]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (H. Res. 617), H5323 [12JN]

——— condemn ongoing violence, human rights violations including the abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province, and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H4500 [20MY], H4709, H4724, H4725 [21MY], H4787, H4788 [22MY], H5243 [10JN], H5350–H5356 [12JN], H5885, H5886 [9JY], E814 [22MY]

NIH: childhood cancer research funding, H7304 [9SE]

——— provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 2019), H1551 [4FE], H2994 [8AP]

NO MORE (organization): tribute to NO MORE Week to end domestic violence and sexual assault, H2473 [14MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Malala Yousafzai for peace (H. Res. 750), E1525 [12NO]

North Baldwin, NY: Grand Avenue Elementary School recipient of Character Education Partnership National School of Character award, E732 [9MY]

North Bay Children’s Center: anniversary, E1454 [19SE]

Norwood, CO: tribute to Norwood High School girls’ basketball team, E479 [1AP]

NSF: support existing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs and include computer science in STEM education (H.R. 5031), H6141–H6144 [14JY]

Nunez-Martinez, Bianca: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E330 [6MR]

Oak Lawn, IL: tribute to Oak Lawn Community High School drama team, E573 [10AP]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Oakland, CA, Youth Orchestra, E695 [6MY]

Oakton, VA: anniversary of Northern Virginia Family Service, E883 [30MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to enforcement of immigration laws, H6101–H6104 [10JY], H6131–H6133 [11JY], H6301, H6343 [16JY], H6669 [23JY], H6817 [25JY], H6865 [28JY], H7165 [31JY]

——— use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H7942 [13NO], H8019, H8022–H8027 [17NO], H8036, H8042, H8043, H8044 [18NO], H8078, H8079, H8080, H8126, H8128–H8130 [19NO], H8135, H8136, H8148, H8151–H8158 [20NO], H8173, H8209–H8212 [1DE], H8263–H8267 [2DE], H8276, H8278, H8279, H8360, H8361–H8364 [3DE], H8367, H8665 [4DE], H8824, H8825 [8DE], H8934 [10DE], H9049, H9274 [11DE], E1776 [10DE]

O’Brien, Jordan J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1644 [20NO]

Ocala, FL: tribute to Trinity Catholic High School baseball team, E846 [28MY]

O‘Donnell, Kevin: Greater Hazleton, PA, Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E712 [8MY]

Office of Refugee Resettlement: allegations of abuse of immigrant minors detained in Federal custody by Federal employees, H4843 [28MY]

Ohio: tribute to students from 8th Congressional District for participation in the Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Competition, E879 [30MY]

Olivet, MI: tribute to Olivet Middle School football team, E73 [15JA]

Orange County, FL: Orange County Public Schools recipient of Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1586 [14NO]

Orlando, FL: inclusion of Arnold Palmer Medical Center in U.S. News & World Report (publication) ‘‘Best Children’s Hospitals’’ list, E1157 [15JY]

Orono, MN: tribute to Orono High School girls’ soccer team, E1786 [10DE]

Osborne, Cassidy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E338 [10MR]

Ota, Kyle M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1256 [29JY]

Our Community Salutes (organization): tribute to Northern Virginia chapter for hosting high school enlistee recognition ceremony, E889, E891, E895, E896 [30MY]

Owens, Rayan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E249 [26FE]

Ozark, MO: tribute to Ozark High School Junior ROTC drill teams, E892 [30MY]

Palm Beach County, FL: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, E657 [1MY], E693 [6MY]

Palm Beach Gardens, FL: tribute to William T. Dwyer High School football team, E21 [8JA]

Pappadakis, Nicole: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E392 [14MR]

Parn, Laura: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E35 [9JA]

Patel, Kishan: National History Day (organization) contest winner, E1095 [30JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: require full disclosure by health exchange plans of abortion coverage and abortion premium surcharges, H7629 [17SE]

Patton, Scott: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E230 [25FE]

Pavlus, Jana: Escambia County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E276 [28FE]

Paxton, FL: tribute to Paxton School girls’ basketball team, E1311 [1AU], E1342 [8SE]

Pearl S. Buck International (organization): tribute, H2998 [8AP]

Pearland, TX: tribute to Pearland, TX, Independent School District Teachers of the Year award recipients, E1153 [14JY]

——— tribute to Pearland Force softball team, E1152 [14JY]

——— tribute to Pearland High School baseball team, E519 [4AP]

——— tribute to Pearland Oilers youth football team, E1757 [9DE]

——— tribute to Pearland Patriots youth football team, E1756 [9DE]

Pelletier, Justine: return to parental custody after removal due to charge of medical child abuse, H5487 [18JN]

Penndel Wildcats Athletic Association: tribute to Penndel Wildcats football team, E1561 [13NO]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E244 [25FE]

——— tribute to 7th Congressional District service academy nominees, E38 [9JA]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, H2055 [27FE]

Pensacola, FL: tribute to Escambia High School Navy Junior ROTC for participation in the Navy League NJROTC drill team competition, E1319 [1AU]

——— tribute to West Florida High School of Advanced Technology girls’ softball team, E754 [15MY]

Pesticides: minimize use of certain pesticides known or suspected to cause serious health issues for infants and children, monitor adverse impacts from their use, and report location and quantities to local permitting agencies, H7149, H7150 [31JY]

Pfafftown, NC: tribute to Reagan High School marching band, H5832 [8JY]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Lighthouse Field, E1041 [20JN]

——— anniversary of Wissahickon Skating Club and Merritton Athletic Association Hockey Exchange, H1759 [11FE], E191 [11FE]

——— tribute to LaSalle Academy leadership visit to Washington, DC, E682 [6MY]

Philip, Henry G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E559 [9AP]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Desert Vista High School girls’ cross country team, E1758 [9DE]

——— tribute to Polaris Project, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., and Cindy McCain for donating billboard space to raise public awareness on human trafficking, H242 [15JA]

Pittsburgh, PA: Girls of Steel (robotics team) recipient of Pittsburgh Regional For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics Competition Engineering Inspiration Award, E560 [9AP]

Pixler, Zachariah F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E167 [5FE]

Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Independent School District Teacher of the Year nominees, E821 [22MY]

——— tribute to Prestonwood Christian Academy North, E944 [10JN]

Plantersville, AL: tribute to Dallas County High School football team, H2155 [5MR]

PLO: alleged indoctrination and radicalization of students with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment, H470 [15JA]

Plouviez, Samantha: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]

Plunkett, Steve: National Association of Letter Carriers’ Hero of the Year Award recipient, E1375 [10SE]

Plymouth, MN: tribute to Providence Academy boys’ golf team, E1040 [20JN]

——— tribute to Wayzata High School boys’ cross country team, E1753 [8DE]

——— tribute to Wayzata High School boys’ swimming and diving team, E516 [4AP]

——— tribute to Wayzata High School boys’ tennis team, E1000 [17JN]

——— tribute to Wayzata High School girls’ cross country team, E1752 [8DE]

——— tribute to Wayzata High School girls’ golf team, E1042 [20JN]

——— tribute to Wayzata High School Science Bowl team, H1261 [27JA]

Polack, Jared: Junior ROTC Legion of Valor Award recipient, E1349 [8SE]

Polovich, Christian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E949 [10JN]

Port Gibson, MS: tribute to Heavenly Angels Daycare Center, E1233 [25JY], E1791 [10DE]

Portsmouth, VA: tribute to I.C. Norcom High School boys’ basketball team, E448 [26MR]

Poth, TX: tribute to Poth High School girls’ basketball team, E1792 [10DE]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, H13 [7JA], H31, H47, H49, H51 [8JA], H3109 [9AP]

Prayer: constitutional amendment clarifying that the Constitution neither prohibits voluntary prayer nor requires prayer in schools (H.J. Res. 42), E622 [29AP]

Prebble, Gareth: Pennsylvania State University Martin Luther King Jr., Commemoration Student Showcase essay contest winner, H1699 [10FE]

Presidential Scholars Foundation: tribute to Presidential Scholar honorees, E804 [21MY]

Pribble, Kohlton: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E380 [13MR]

Princeton, NJ: anniversary of Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, E296 [4MR]

Project Children (organization): anniversary, E1493 [19SE]

Project Giveback (organization): tribute, E1658 [20NO]

Public welfare programs: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funding, H7554 [16SE]

Pueblo, CO: tribute to Pueblo East High School boys’ basketball team, E480 [1AP]

——— tribute to Pueblo East High School football team, H8826 [8DE]

Pugh, Daniel: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [1MY]

Puyallup, WA: tribute to Puyallap High School sports teams, H5344 [12JN]

Rahab’s Rope (organization): tribute, H4691 [21MY]

Ramsden, Harrison: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E229 [25FE]

Randolph, NJ: anniversary of Randolph YMCA, E1429 [17SE]

Ream, Ron: Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, H6940 [28JY]

Redding, CA: University Preparatory School winner of Regional Science Bowl, H2263 [11MR], E380 [13MR]

Republic, MO: tribute to Republic High School boys’ basketball team, E896 [30MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6798–H6804 [24JY]

Reshovsky, Rory: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition winner, E545 [8AP]

Rexford, Jackson: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1780 [10DE]

Reyes, Sid: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E391 [14MR]

Rider, Daniel J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1653 [20NO]

Rio Vista, CA: tribute to Rio Vista High School AP government class, E858 [29MY], E907 [5JN]

Ritter, Timmy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E422 [24MR]

Rivera, Lucero: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E377 [13MR]

Rivera, Ramon: Seattle, WA, City Club Washington State Jefferson Award recipient, E641 [30AP]

Robert, Shane: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E328 [6MR]

Rock Island, IL: tribute to Alleman Catholic High School girls’ softball team, E1010 [18JN]

Rockaway, NJ: anniversary of Lincoln Elementary School, E1613 [18NO]

Rockingham County, VA: remove use restriction on a certain parcel of land that was to be used for a child care center (H.R. 5162), H8003, H8004 [17NO], E1206 [22JY]

Rogers, Theo: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E390 [14MR]

Rolla, MO: anniversary of Optimist Club of Rolla, E766 [19MY]

——— anniversary of Russell House domestic violence shelter, E184 [10FE]

Round Lake, IL: tribute to Round Lake Area Schools Fine Arts Extravaganza, E602 [28AP]

Rural School and Community Trust: release of ‘‘Why Rural Matters 2013–2014’’ report, H6110 [11JY]

Russia: disapprove law ending adoptions of Russian children by U.S. citizens, urge reconsideration of law, and prioritize processing of adoptions of children matched before enactment, H1700 [10FE]

Russo, Kristina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E375 [13MR]

Ryan, Baron: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1602 [17NO]

Ryan, William A., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E198 [11FE]

Salinas, Isaiah H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E831 [22MY]

San Diego, CA: tribute to San Diego All-American Soap Box Derby, E839 [27MY]

San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation: tribute, E129 [28JA]

San Marcos, TX: anniversary of Gary Job Corps Center, E1305, E1326 [1AU]

Sanchez, Dominic: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E335 [10MR]

Sanchez, Sierra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E424 [24MR]

Sanford, CO: tribute to Sanford High School boys’ basketball team, E477 [1AP]

Santa Barbara, CA: anniversary of Santa Barbara High School The Forge (newspaper), E1562 [13NO]

Santa Fe, NM: tribute to New Mexico School for the Deaf Academic Bowl team, E638 [30AP]

Sarcoxie, MO: tribute to Sarcoxie High School archery team, E883 [30MY]

Schaeffer, Sienna E.: Presidential Scholars Foundation Presidential Scholar honoree, E768 [19MY]

Schmitter, Lovie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E373 [13MR]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (H.R. 1199), H5728 [25JN]

——— clarify grant award process for charter schools to ensure proper management of funds and require use of nondiscriminatory discipline practices to promote student retention, H4028 [9MY]

——— eliminate barriers to charter school enrollment for foster youth or unaccompanied homeless youth, H4032, H4033 [9MY]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), H3393 [1MY], H3453 [7MY], H4001–H4009 [8MY], H4020, H4021, H4023–H4046 [9MY], H7113 [30JY], E735, E738 [9MY], E745, E746 [13MY]

——— encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (H.R. 10), consideration (H. Res. 576), H3961–H3968 [8MY]

——— ensure States require charter schools to collect and disclose same data required of public schools so parents can make informed decision on educational options, H4037, H4038 [9MY]

——— frequency of school shootings, H5240 [10JN], H5255, H5257, H5258 [11JN]

——— infrastructure funding, H2014 [27FE]

——— limit compensation of charter school administrators, E745 [13MY]

——— promote and support anti-bullying programs in charter schools, including those serving rural communities, H3968, H4007 [8MY]

——— require charter schools post on their websites the requirements and policies on student recruitment, orientation, enrollment, discipline, behavior, parental contract, and extracurricular fees, H4034–H4037 [9MY], E746 [13MY]

——— require charter schools to disclose student retention rates, E745 [13MY]

——— require GAO to examine whether charter school funding allocated for State administrative costs is at appropriate level, H4028, H4029 [9MY]

——— require States explain process for encouraging Charter School Program grantees to open, replicate, and expand high quality secondary charter schools, H4033, H4034 [9MY]

——— require States receiving charter school grants to reserve certain amount of funds to provide financial oversight of use of funds by charter schools, H4031, H4032 [9MY]

Schrage, Michael and Jill: Calumet Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipients, E1512 [12NO]

Scotia, NY: tribute to Scotia-Glenville High School boys’ basketball team, H2788 [1AP]

Scott, Carol: Fort Bend, TX, Independent School District Hero for Children award recipient, E1563 [13NO]

Scranton, PA: tribute to St. Clare/St. Paul School boys’ basketball team, E508 [3AP]

Selma, IN: tribute to Wapahani High School baseball team, E1121 [9JY]

Servino, Mary: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E92 [16JA]

Sexuality Information and Education Council: anniversary, E616 [29AP]

Share Our Strength (organization): tribute to antihunger programs, H5501 [19JN]

Shelby, NC: tribute to Crest High School football team, H79 [9JA]

——— tribute to Shelby High School football team, H79 [9JA]

Shepherd, MI: anniversary of West Midland Family Center, E1309 [1AU]

Shiloh Home, Inc.: anniversary of membership in West Chamber Serving Jefferson County, CO (organization), E298 [4MR]

Shiner, TX: tribute to Shiner High School marching band, E3 [7JA]

Shirley, Barbara: Florida Dept. of Education Principal of the Year award recipient, E268 [27FE]

Shreveport, LA: tribute to A.C. Steere Elementary for having the Caddo Parish, LA, Principal of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and Student of the Year recipients, H2788 [1AP]

Shriver Report (Internet site): results of ‘‘Woman’s Nation Pushes Back From the Brink’’ special report, H242 [15JA]

Shruga, Clayton: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E234 [25FE]

Sierra, Soledad: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E420 [24MR]

Smith, Chandler and Maria: tribute to birth of child, E585 [28AP]

Smith, Emmitt and Pat: Congressional Award Foundation Horizon Award recipients, E1260 [29JY]

Smith, Zane A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E250 [26FE]

Social Security: better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent sex trafficking of children and serve the needs of children who are victims of sex trafficking (H.R. 2744), H6 [7JA]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of Akiva Hebrew Day School, E916 [9JN]

Spirit of America Foundation: tribute to boating education programs, E1071 [25JN]

Spokane, WA: tribute to Trinity Catholic School, E958 [11JN]

Sports: promote youth athletic safety (H.R. 5324), H7539 [16SE], E1466 [19SE]

Spring, Troy: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E553 [9AP]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of Sunshine Elementary School, E1474 [19SE]

St. Charles, IL: tribute to St. Charles Episcopal Church youth participants in Mission in the Mountains program to rebuild and repair homes in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, E1147 [11JY]

St. Cloud, MN: tribute to St. Cloud Cathedral High School baseball team, H5562 [20JN]

St. Paul, MN: anniversary of Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington County, E855 [28MY]

St. Petersburg, FL: tribute to Pinellas County Job Corps Center, E1312 [1AU]

Stamford, CT: Stamford Jewish Comunity Center recipient of National Council of Youth Sports Sports Teach Respect Initiative Values and Excellance (S.T.R.I.V.E.) Organization of the Year award, E1746 [4DE]

State College, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 31, H1253 [27JA]

StayUNITED (organization): tribute, E1545 [12NO]

Straughn, Dylan N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E796 [21MY]

Stuttering Foundation of America: tribute, H2250 [6MR]

Sugar Land, TX: tribute to Clements High School boys’ soccer team, H3222 [28AP]

——— tribute to Fort Settlement Middle School Mars Rover team, E233 [25FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, E721 [8MY]

——— anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H240, H241, H242, H453, H454–H460, H467 [15JA], E73, E74 [15JA], E151 [3FE]

Swofford, Jessie: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Washington, E480 [1AP]

Syria: provide humanitarian and other assistance and support a transition to democracy, H2471 [14MR]

Tan, Andrew J.: U.S. Capitol Historical Society Making Democracy Work student essay contest winner, E998 [17JN]

Tarpon Springs, FL: tribute to Tarpon Springs High School Outdoor Performance Ensemble, H8136 [20NO]

Taxation: eliminate marriage penalty in child tax credit, H6825–H6832 [25JY]

——— expand the earned income tax credit, H7811 [18SE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, H7984 [14NO], E1024 [19JN]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), H3963 [8MY]

——— improve the child tax credit (H.R. 4935), H6379 [17JY], H6587 [22JY], H6756 [24JY], H6825–H6833 [25JY], E1227 [24JY], E1242 [25JY], E1250 [28JY]

——— improve the child tax credit (H.R. 4935), consideration (H. Res. 680), H6767–H6775 [24JY]

——— make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (H.R. 3318), H2306 [12MR]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit, H6826–H6832 [25JY]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (H.R. 769), H1928 [25FE]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (H.R. 1851), H2660 [26MR]

——— provide a credit for costs of certain infertility treatments (S. 881), H1538 [3FE]

——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, H6826–H6828, H6830, H6832 [25JY]

——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (H.R. 556), H3252 [29AP]

TELACU Education Foundation: tribute, E822 [22MY]

Texas: tribute to 3d Congressional District service academy nominees, E942 [10JN]

——— tribute to 22d Congressional District military academy appointees, E644 [30AP]

——— tribute to southeast Texas children, schools, and organizations for participation in and sponsorship of Christmas card project for overseas troops, H8824 [8DE]

——— tribute to 24th District Congressional Arts competition finalists, E683 [6MY]

Thoma, Helina: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E350 [11MR]

Thompson, Carter R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E319 [6MR]

Thorne, Tyler: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E398 [14MR]

Todd, Evan: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E102 [19JN]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Morrison R. Waite High School, E687 [6MY]

Tomlinson, Riley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1420 [16SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to treatment of unaccompanied minors from non-contiguous countries crossing the border into the U.S. and provide for repatriation to home country, H6732 [23JY]

——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, H2895 [3AP]

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) (organization): tribute, E787 [20MY]

Travis, Trevor-Lee: Civil Air Patrol General Billy Mitchell Award recipient, E448 [26MR]

Treptow, Amy: Half in Ten (organization) and Coalition on Human Needs Our American Story project 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty storyteller contest winner, H123 [9JA]

Troy, MI: tribute to Boulan Park Middle School investment team, E1005 [17JN]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of Los Changuitos Feos de Tucson (mariachi band), E1397 [11SE]

——— anniversary of Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, E1348 [8SE]

Tujunga, CA: anniversary of Verdugo Hills Family YMCA, E534 [7AP]

Turner, Dakota: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E339 [10MR]

Udeshi, Devanshi: Girl Scouts Silver Award recipient, E118 [27JA]

Uniondale, NY: Smith Street School recipient of Character Education Partnership National School of Character award, E732 [9MY]

United Health Foundation: tribute to Diverse Scholar Initiative, E1179 [16JY]

Uwchlan, PA: tribute to Downingtown East High School academic team, E697 [7MY]

Vacaville, CA: tribute to Vacaville High School wrestling team, E484 [1AP]

Vannoy, Haylee: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E346 [11MR]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Louise Archer Elementary School, E683 [6MY]

——— anniversary of Women’s Center, E688 [6MY]

——— tribute to Women’s Center Leadership Conference award recipients, E688 [6MY]

Villegas, Julie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E365 [12MR]

Virginia: tribute to Dumfries-Triangle-Quantico (DTQ) Little League All-Stars baseball teams, E1429 [17SE]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia high school seniors enlisting in the Air Force, E891 [30MY]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia high school seniors enlisting in the Army, E889 [30MY]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia high school seniors enlisting in the Marine Corps, E895 [30MY]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia high school seniors enlisting in the Navy, E896 [30MY]

Waco, TX: tribute to Le Vega High School girls’ basketball team, E353 [11MR]

Waites, Meredith: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E697 [7MY]

Walnut Grove, MO: tribute to Walnut Grove High School girls’ basketball team, E885 [30MY]

Walters, Nicole: tribute to participation in NASA Aerospace Scholars Program, E1796 [12DE]

Warrington, PA: tribute to Central Bucks South High School ice hockey team, E656 [1MY]

Warsaw, VA: tribute to Rappahannock High School girls’ softball team, E1050 [23JN]

Washington DC Youth Rugby (organization): anniversary, E814 [22MY]

Watson, Zachary: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E292 [4MR]

Waukegan, IL: tribute to Waukegan to College program participants, E1590 [14NO]

Webb, Allen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1288 [31JY]

Webb City, MO: tribute to Webb City High School football team, E1820 [12DE]

Webster, Hunter: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E940 [10JN]

Wee Care Nurseries and Learning Centers, Inc.: tribute, E1271 [30JY], E1819 [12DE]

Week of the Young Child: observance, H3125 [9AP], E568 [10AP]

Welborn, Noah: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1615 [18NO]

Wesloh, Bettina L.: Girl Scouts Leader of Excellence Award recipient, E835 [23MY]

West Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau: anniversary, E592 [28AP]

Westphalia, MO: tribute to Fatima High School girls’ cross country team, E1580 [14NO]

——— tribute to Fatima High School girls’ softball team, E1580 [14NO]

Wheeling, WV: anniversary of Linsly School, H5729 [25JN]

White, James: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H7985 [14NO]

Willard, MO: Willard Public School District named National Association of Music Merchants Foundation ‘‘Best Communities for Music Education’’ honoree, E881 [30MY]

Wilson, Quinn: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E248 [26FE]

Winchester, TN: tribute to Franklin County High School National Defense Cadet Corps, E1320 [1AU]

Winslow Township, NJ: tribute to Historical Society of Winslow Township Veterans Day Student Essay Contest winners, E7 [7JA]

Winston-Salem, NC: tribute to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, H7350 [9SE]

Womack, Bruklin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E327 [6MR]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (H.R. 3571), H2898 [3AP]

——— improve economic condition of women, H1535–H1540 [3FE], H2371 [13MR], H2656, H2659, H2660 [26MR], H3301 [30AP]

——— improve the employment situation of women by ensuring equal pay practices and increasing the minimum wage, H209–H215 [14JA], H1927 [25FE]

——— tribute to pregnancy care centers, H459 [15JA]

Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Prince William Lassie League, E833 [23MY]

World Autism Awareness Day: observance, H2787 [1AP], H2808, H2812 [2AP]

Yorkshire, NY: Pioneer Middle School named to National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘Schools to Watch’’ list, E1082 [26JN]

Zhurba, Daniel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E339 [10MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), S502–S504 [28JA], S2935–S2938 [13MY]

——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (S. 1696), unanimous-consent request, S2935 [13MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), S2935–S2938, S2941 [13MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (S. 1670), unanimous-consent request, S2935 [13MY]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support goals and ideals of Lights on Afterschool! event (S. Res. 552), S5720 [17SE]

Alaska Special Olympics: anniversary, S2465 [29AP]

American Institute for Foreign Study: anniversary, S819 [6FE]

Anchorage, AK: anniversary of South Anchorage High School, S2376 [10AP]

Annie E. Casey Foundation: release of Kids Count Data Book, S4755 [23JY], S5119 [30JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S4746, S4752, S4846 [23JY], S4851, S4869, S4877, S4880, S4887, S4893 [24JY], S4975–S4980 [28JY], S5197–S5205, S5290, S5310 [31JY], S5323 [1AU]

——— making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), motion to proceed, S4988 [28JY], S5005–S5015, S5019, S5041 [29JY], S5075, S5081, S5083–S5087, S5093–S5095, S5102–S5107, S5117–S5121 [30JY], S5159, S5164–S5169, S5172, S5181, S5186–S5188, S5193, S5194 [31JY]

Armed Forces: restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S53–S57, S61–S63 [7JA], S88 [8JA], S208 [9JA], S302, S307–S309 [14JA], S841 [10FE], S861–S863, S872, S878, S879, S883 [11FE], S925, S929 [12FE]

Arnold, Jennifer: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5667 [17SE]

Belgrade, MT: tribute to Belgrade High School students for fundraising for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, S3663 [12JN]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (H.R. 2866), S6867 [15DE]

Burlington, VT: anniversary of Christ the King School, S6082 [18NO]

Butte, MT: anniversary of John F. Kennedy Elementary School dediciation, S132 [8JA]

Camden County, NJ: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the military, S2716 [6MY]

Canton, GA: tribute to Creekview High School rocketry team for participation in the Team America Rocketry Challenge, S3231 [21MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 88), S2167 [3AP]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (S. Res. 334), S483 [27JA], S554 [28JA]

Center of Science and Industry (COSI): anniversary, S1726 [25MR]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Jackie Robinson West Little League All-Stars baseball team, S5370 [8SE]

Civil rights: continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, S5474 [10SE]

Close Up Foundation: tribute, S3806, S3807 [18JN]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): field hearing held in Rutland, VT, on community solutions to breaking heroin and opioid addiction, S1771 [26MR], S3361 [3JN]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute, S5667 [17SE]

Constitution Day: observance, S5861 [18SE]

CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (S. 2581), S4406 [10JY], S4447 [14JY]

Crime: combat human trafficking (S. 2941), S6153 [19NO]

——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (S. 1738), S3273 [22MY], S4294 [9JY]

——— seal or expunge nonviolent criminal records, reform treatment of juveniles in the justice system, and lift ban on certain Federal benefits for low-level drug offenders (S. 2567), S4370 [10JY], S6490 [10DE]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking, S2628 [5MY]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (S. 1733), S4294 [9JY], S6371–S6373 [8DE]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (S. 2599), S4459 [14JY], S4461 [15JY]

Davis, Andrea: Nevada Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program Student of the Year award recipient, S1728 [25MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S3698 [17JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: importance of Summer Food Service Program, S4259 [8JY]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (S. 2210), S2164 [3AP], S2191 [7AP]

Dept. of Defense: develop a strategy to promote the security of Afghan women and girls during the security transition process and provide for recruitment of women in the Afghan National Security Forces, S5110 [30JY]

Dept. of Education: allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to accredited or otherwise State-approved schools or supplemental educational services program, S3483 [9JN]

——— allow States to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to accredited or otherwise State-approved schools or supplemental educational services program (S. 1968), S505–S508 [28JA], S1607 [13MR], S2412 [28AP]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools (S. 2788), S5509 [10SE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools and high schools (S. 1293), S4741 [23JY]

——— prohibit funding to exercise any influence over States in establishing student academic standards or require standards as condition for participation in Federal aid programs, S3648 [12JN]

——— protect students from inappropriate seclusion and physical restraint in schools (S. 2036), S1003 [24FE]

——— provide for State accountability in provision of access to core resources for learning (S. 2557), S4160 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: allow Native American tribes to temporarily reduce services under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program in order to improve or replace facilities, S1570 [12MR]

——— allow use of Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds to improve child safety and reduce incidence of preventable infant deaths in child care settings, S1560 [12MR]

——— better enable State child welfare agencies to prevent human trafficking of children and serve the needs of victims under adoption assistance and foster care programs (S. 1823), S4294 [9JY]

——— Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funding for Indian tribes and tribal organizations, S1556, S1560 [12MR]

——— clarify Federal definition of homelessness relative to Child Care and Development Block Grant Program eligibility, S6011, S6012 [17NO]

——— clarify that certain parental rights provisions under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program do not favor the use of grants or contracts over child care certificates, S1566 [12MR]

——— clarify that Child Care and Development Block Grant Program reauthorization and improvement maintains existing Federal and State childcare services regulations, S1614 [13MR]

——— clarify that individuals convicted of certain crimes are prohibited from working at childcare facilities funded by the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, S1611 [13MR]

——— conduct review in conjunction with Dept. of Education of Federal early learning and care programs and make recommendations to consolidate and streamline such programs, S1554–S1556 [12MR], S1608 [13MR]

——— ensure that under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program all child care programs on Federal facilities conduct the same background check on child care providers that are required on State land, S1563 [12MR], S2309 [9AP]

——— grant authority to withhold Child Care and Development Block Grant Program funds from States failing to comply with a low-income or special needs priority requirement, S1613, S1614 [13MR]

——— prohibit Child Care and Development Block Grant Program eligibility for high-income families, S1608–S1610 [13MR]

——— provide for evidence-based training in efforts to promote early language and literacy development under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program, S1611 [13MR]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), S1539–S1563, S1566, S1568–S1572 [12MR], S1601–S1617 [13MR], S2309 [9AP]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), House amendment, S5772 [18SE], S5895, S5896, S5940–S5944, S5951 [12NO], S5965 [13NO], S6005–S6013 [17NO], S6084 [18NO], S6192 [20NO]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), motion to proceed, S1169 [26FE], S1187, S1225 [27FE], S1257 [4MR], S1329 [6MR], S1371 [10MR], S1487 [11MR], S1531 [12MR]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), unanimous-consent agreement, S1305 [5MR], S1377 [10MR], S1556 [12MR], S1609 [13MR]

——— reauthorize and improve the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program (S. 1086), unanimous-consent request, S5940 [12NO]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (H.R. 1281), S6395 [8DE], S6531 [10DE]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1417), S605 [29JA]

——— reauthorize support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals (S. 1557), S1914 [1AP]

——— reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (S. 2154), S5514 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: Executive Office for Immigration Review funding, S5106, S5107 [30JY]

——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers, S3800 [18JN]

——— increase authorization for Children’s Advocacy Centers (S. 1799), S4189 [26JN], S5126 [30JY]

——— Office on Violence Against Women Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence and Stalking Assistance Program funding, S5292 [31JY]

——— report on State law penalties for certain child abusers and expand the predicate for increased penalties for domestic assaults against children (H.R. 3627), S2823 [7MY]

——— strengthen the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (S. 146), S3333 [2JN]

Dept. of State: offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (S. 2577), S4486–S4489 [15JY], S5069 [29JY]

——— offer rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel (S. 2579), S4365 [9JY], S4368 [10JY]

——— reconsider decision to suspend adoptions from Nepal, S5694 [17SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (S. 2014), S943 [12FE]

——— provide fertility and reproductive health services at departmental facilities, S1190 [27FE]

Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 429), S2524 [29AP]

Duprey, Steve and Susan: Boy Scouts New Hampshire Distinguished Citizens Award recipients, S3718 [17JN]

Economy: provide subsidized employment for unemployed, low-income adults, summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, and work-based training for unemployed adults and youth (S. 1383), S51 [7JA]

Education: express importance of effective civic education programs in schools (S. Res. 427), S2524 [29AP]

——— improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (S. 1697), S106 [8JA], S3177 [20MY]

——— improve the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program, expand educational choices for the disabled, and establish a scholarship program for military children, S3483 [9JN]

——— tribute to mentoring programs, S5857 [18SE]

El Paso, TX: anniversary of Catholic Diocese of El Paso, S1311 [5MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1094), S3483 [9JN]

Employment: provide flexibility for working parents to allow attendance at educational and extracurricular activities of their children, S2218 [8AP]

——— provide for youth jobs (S. 2832), S5634 [16SE]

Evesham Township, NJ: tribute to Marlton Reds 10-and-Under baseball team, S5429 [9SE]

Fairfield, MT: tribute to Fairfield High School girls’ basketball team, S2324 [9AP]

Families in Transition (organization): hosting of New Hampshire Day To End Childhood Homelessness observance, S5309 [31JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter, S1570 [12MR]

Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act: anniversary, S4139 [26JN]

FDA: provide with certain authority to regulate tobacco products aimed at attracting minors, S4139 [26JN]

Federal agencies and departments: evaluate and consolidate duplicative early learning and child care programs, S1607–S1609 [13MR]

Federal aid programs: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care, extend and improve adoption incentives, and improve international child support recovery (H.R. 4980), S5877 [18SE]

Firearms: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security (S. 649), S1901 [1AP]

——— gun control, S1230 [27FE], S2643 [5MY], S3331–S3333 [2JN], S3481 [9JN]

——— prevent children from having access to firearms, S1230 [27FE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, S1866 [31MR], S2782 [7MY], S2892 [12MY], S4313–S4315 [9JY]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (S. 2483), S3833 [19JN], S4207 [7JY], S5296 [31JY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, S7 [6JA], S201 [9JA], S650 [30JA], S843 [10FE], S1808 [27MR], S2634 [5MY], S2782 [7MY], S2892 [12MY], S4207 [7JY]

Food: address U.S. hunger crisis, S5849 [18SE]

Foreign aid: provide assistance to support safe access to education for girls, S4111 [26JN]

——— suspend foreign assistance to Mexico and certain Central American countries until sufficient action is taken to mitigate unlawful migration by their citizens, S4483 [15JY]

Foreign policy: ensure equal efforts to address domestic priorities as well as global crises, S5735 [18SE]

Foreign trade: prohibit imports produced by child labor, S3626 [12JN]

George Washington University: tribute to Native American Political Leadership Program and INSPIRE Pre-College summer program, S5293 [31JY]

Gilmanton Iron Works, NH: anniversary of New Hampshire Exceptional Citizens Week held at Camp Fatima, S5306 [31JY]

Girl Scouts: anniversary, S1552 [12MR]

Global Poverty Project (organization): tribute to Live Below the Line campaign participants, S2560 [30AP]

Growth Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 489), S4845 [23JY]

Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption: restore immunization and sibling age exemptions for children adopted by U.S. citizens to allow admission to the U.S., S6113 [19NO]

Hardbarger, Chad and Marsha: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S5668 [17SE]

Hardy, Josh: tribute to support of family and friends relative to appeal to FDA for expedited approval of experimental drug treatment, S1646 [13MR]

Harkin, Senator: impact of Senate achievements on Fremont County, IA, S2561 [30AP]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Linn County, IA, S3067 [15MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Lyon County, IA, S2607 [1MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on O’Brien County, IA, S2948 [13MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Palo Alto County, IA, S2949 [13MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Plymouth County, IA, S2606 [1MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Pocahontas County, IA, S2950 [13MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Ringgold County, IA, S3066 [15MY]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Shelby County, IA, S2562 [30AP]

——— impact of Senate achievements on Taylor County, IA, S3068 [15MY]

Health: expand and improve the provision and insurance coverageof pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations, S1360–S1362 [6MR]

——— improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (H.R. 669), S6219 [20NO]

——— provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (H.R. 4888), S5161 [31JY]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize, S628 [30JA]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (S. 2653), S4905 [24JY]

Human rights: recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for efforts to end financial exploitation of children, ensure the right of all children to an education, and commend international child protection efforts (S. Res. 595), S6929 [16DE]

——— use of child labor in harvesting of cocoa beans, S3626 [12JN]

Immigration: address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4540–S4545 [16JY], S4571 [17JY]

——— call for the President to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4204 [7JY], S4256–S4258 [8JY], S4371–S4373, S4383 [10JY], S4470, S4483 [15JY], S4612 [17JY], S4723 [23JY], S4874 [24JY], S5160 [31JY]

——— call for the President to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S. (S. Res. 486), S4104, S4108 [26JN]

——— call for the Senate to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S5321, S5323 [1AU]

——— cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S861 [11FE], S3704 [17JN], S5489–S5491 [10SE], S6116–S6118 [19NO]

——— Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, S4571 [17JY], S4641–S4643 [21JY]

——— expedite processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the U.S., S5172 [31JY]

——— expedite processing of unaccompanied alien children illegally entering the U.S. (S. 2632), S4683–S4685 [22JY], S4875 [24JY]

——— impact of Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students on increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S3521–S3524 [10JN], S3583–S3586 [11JN], S3700–S3705 [17JN], S3918 [24JN], S4108, S4129 [26JN], S4199–S4202 [7JY]

——— influx of minors illegally entering U.S. alone, S4103–S4109, S4129 [26JN], S4745–S4753, S4846–S4848 [23JY]

——— making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (S. 2772), S5317 [1AU]

——— making supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance (S. 2773), S5203, S5315 [31JY], S5317 [1AU]

——— misconception by illegal immigrants that unaccompanied children and women traveling with minors will not be deported, S3595 [11JN], S3793–S3795 [18JN], S3912–S3916 [24JN], S4130 [26JN], S4305–S4313 [9JY], S5488–S5493 [10SE]

——— opposition to amnesty for illegal aliens, S4306 [9JY]

——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens, S4978–S4980 [28JY], S5201, S5204 [31JY], S5659 [17SE], S5752–S5756 [18SE]

——— prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (S. 2631), S4627 [17JY], S4637–S4639, S4642 [21JY], S4886–S4890 [24JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), S5334, S5337 [5AU], S5349, S5353 [8SE], S5489–S5493 [10SE]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), unanimous-consent request, S5490 [10SE]

——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., S6757–S6760, S6764, S6766, S6767 [12DE]

——— reform, S1909–S1912 [1AP], S2338 [10AP], S3913–S3916 [24JN], S4103–S4109 [26JN], S4199–S4202 [7JY], S4642 [21JY], S5163 [31JY], S5335–S5337 [5AU], S5352–S5354 [8SE], S5519–S5522 [10SE]

——— reform (H.R. 15), S4138 [26JN]

——— reform (S. 744), S5 [6JA], S314 [14JA], S469 [27JA], S613, S632–S635 [30JA], S1862 [31MR], S1898 [1AP], S2287–S2290 [8AP], S2597 [1MY], S2626 [5MY], S2713 [6MY], S2981, S2986, S2997–S2999 [14MY], S3212–S3214 [21MY], S3391 [4JN], S3524 [10JN], S3560, S3585, S3595 [11JN], S3704 [17JN], S3791 [18JN], S3924 [24JN], S4095, S4100, S4107, S4127–S4130 [26JN], S4257 [8JY], S4306, S4310, S4312 [9JY], S4535, S4543 [16JY], S4746 [23JY], S5103 [30JY], S5166, S5167 [31JY], S5491, S5492 [10SE], S5846 [18SE], S6004 [17NO], S6115–S6118, S6120, S6130–S6137 [19NO], S6168–S6172, S6175 [20NO], S6225, S6226 [1DE], S6245 [2DE], S6362 [8DE], S6872 [16DE]

——— request for emergency funds to address the increase in unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4483, S4493–S4495 [15JY], S4535 [16JY], S4638, S4643 [21JY]

——— require enforcement of existing immigration laws, S3793–S3795 [18JN], S3912–S3916 [24JN], S4130 [26JN]

——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S. (S. 2611), S4517 [16JY], S4639, S4643–S4645 [21JY], S4730 [23JY], S4858–S4860 [24JY], S5077–S5079 [30JY], S5186–S5188, S5199 [31JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 2789), S5509 [10SE]

——— permit prevailing party in actions or proceedings brought to enforce the Act to be awarded expert witness fees and certain other expenses (S. 2790), S5510 [10SE]

International Labour Organization: adoption of Convention 182, ‘‘Concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour’’, S3626 [12JN]

Israel: kidnapping of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), S4133 [26JN]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, S97, S102, S105, S118–S123 [8JA], S344 [15JA], S474–S476 [27JA], S498 [28JA]

Kentucky Communities Economic Opportunity Council (KCEOC) Community Action Partnership, Inc.: anniversary, S6188 [20NO]

Kernersville, NC: tribute to Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School boys’ tennis team, S3505 [9JN]

Kids to Parks Day: designate (S. Res. 450), S3146 [15MY]

King, Representative Steve: characterization of remarks on Hispanic community, S2597 [1MY], S3392 [4JN], S3560 [11JN]

King, William: Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award recipient, S1169 [26FE]

Klein, Bill: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5667 [17SE]

Kuethe, Donna: Every Child Is Ours (organization) New England Woman of the Year award recipient, S5860 [18SE]

Lee, Joseph: New Hampshire Dept. of Education Granite State Teacher of the Year award recipient, S3603 [11JN]

Little League Baseball, Inc.: anniversary, S3927 [24JN]

Littleton, CO: anniversary of shooting of students at Columbine High School, S2464 [29AP]

Lonergan, Bill: New Hampshire Association of School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, S3603 [11JN]

Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (S. 2335), S3030 [14MY]

Maryland: tribute to efforts to fight child hunger, S1726 [25MR]

Medicaid: anniversary, S5303 [31JY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Booker T. Washington High School football team, S5461 [9SE]

Milford, CT: express condolences to the family of victim of Jonathan Law High School stabbing, S2410 [28AP]

Minnesota: tribute to Minnesota Military Children’s Poetry Contest winners, S3467 [5JN]

Montpelier, VT: tribute to Kellogg-Hubbard Library, S5121 [30JY]

MooreMart (organization): anniversary, S4658 [21JY], S5045 [29JY]

Mother’s Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (S. 2310), S2877 [8MY]

Murrysville, PA: express condolences to victims and families of Franklin Regional High School stabbings, S2308 [9AP]

——— tribute to community members and first responders for response to Franklin Regional High School stabbings, S2788 [7MY]

Muscatine, IA: tribute to joint study between Muscatine High School and University of Iowa on efforts to improve youth nutrition, S3894 [23JN]

Nagy, Scott and Jamie: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominees, S5129 [30JY]

National Adoption Day: observance, S6112, S6114 [19NO]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 580), S6220 [20NO]

National Adoption Month: observance, S6112–S6115 [19NO]

——— support goals and ideals (S. Res. 580), S6220 [20NO]

National Assistant Principals Week: designate (S. Res. 405), S1880 [31MR]

National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day: designate (S. Res. 406), S1880 [31MR]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 557), S5720 [17SE]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 438), S2740 [6MY]

National Child Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 503), S4568 [16JY]

National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 414), S2202 [7AP], S2373 [10AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, S5770 [18SE]

National Football League: condemn response to domestic violence charges against players, S5675 [17SE]

——— sunset antitrust exemption and establish a commission to monitor leagues’ record of corporate citizenship, S5675 [17SE]

National Foster Care Month: designate (S. Res. 456), S3308, S3309 [22MY]

——— observance, S3021, S3022 [14MY]

National GEAR UP Week: observance, S5694 [17SE], S5859 [18SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 335), S457, S458 [16JA]

National Month of the Military Child: observance (S. Res. 431), S2568 [30AP]

National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month: observance (S. Res. 459), S3308, S3309 [22MY]

National Physical Education and Sport Week: designate (S. Res. 441), S2980 [13MY]

National School Choice Week: observance, S516 [28JA]

National School Counseling Week: designate (S. Res. 342), S658 [30JA]

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: observance, S5666 [17SE]

National Teacher Day: observance (S. Res. 440), S2888 [8MY]

National Youth Synthetic Drug Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 389), S1669 [13MR]

——— observance, S1579 [12MR]

Nevada: tribute to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients, S2908 [12MY]

Newtown, CT: anniversary of shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, S6515–S6517 [10DE]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, S4111 [26JN]

——— condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (S. Res. 433), S2627 [5MY], S2699, S2700, S2704 [6MY], S2786 [7MY]

NIH: provide for a pediatric research initiative through use of funds saved by terminating taxpayer financing of Presidential election campaigns and party conventions (H.R. 2019), S3 [6JA], S1491, S1492 [11MR]

Nimmo, Nicholas C. (Cole): Eagle Scout Award recipient, S3470 [5JN]

Northwest Youth Corps: anniversary, S5371 [8SE]

Obama, President: State of the Union Message, S708 [4FE]

——— use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, S6003, S6006 [17NO], S6115–S6118, S6120, S6130–S6137 [19NO], S6164, S6168–S6172, S6175, S6180–S6182, S6192 [20NO], S6225, S6226 [1DE], S6245, S6251, S6254 [2DE], S6279–S6281 [3DE], S6321, S6327–S6329, S6337 [4DE], S6362 [8DE], S6487 [10DE], S6608 [11DE], S6750 [12DE], S6813 [13DE], S6842–S6846 [15DE], S6870–S6876, S6883–S6885 [16DE]

Ohio: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Armed Forces, S2322 [9AP]

Oregon: participation in Dept. of Agriculture Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables, S6381 [8DE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: passage of resolution condemning trafficking of minors internationally, S4301 [9JY]

Pakistan: condemn shooting and offer condolences to victims and families of attack by the Pakistani Taliban at the Army Public School in Peshawar, S6912 [16DE]

Park Hills, KY: tribute to Covington Catholic High School boys’ basketball team, S1913 [1AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, S2069 [2AP]

——— impact of implementation on the diagnosis and treatment of autism, S2090 [2AP]

Pennsylvania State University: tribute to IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund (S. Res. 379), S1527 [11MR]

Perkins, Connor: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S1580 [12MR]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (S. Res. 599), S6698 [11DE]

Poverty: address needs of the impoverished, S99 [8JA]

——— reduce child poverty, S1603 [13MR]

Presque Isle, ME: tribute to Aroostook Aspirations Initiative, S2713 [6MY]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Canyon Lake All-Star Little League baseball team, S5584 [15SE], S5622 [16SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 367), S1252 [27FE]

Reynolds, Penny: Nevada Restaurant Association Education Foundation ProStart Program Teacher of the Year award recipient, S1728 [25MR]

Rhimes, Shonda: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S5668 [17SE]

Rockefeller, Senator: legislative accomplishments, S6331–S6334 [4DE]

Ronald McDonald House Charities (organization): tribute, S5121 [30JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (S. 2646), S4764–S4767 [23JY], S5981 [13NO], S6381 [8DE]

Rutland, VT: tribute to anti-cyber bullying efforts at Rutland High School, S6767 [12DE]

Rwanda Girls Initiative (organization): tribute, S4213 [7JY]

Saunders, Jay and Mary: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S5583 [15SE]

School Bus Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 560), S5720 [17SE]

Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (S. 2304), S2787 [7MY], S3775 [18JN]

——— require criminal background checks for school employees (H.R. 2083), S5939–S5944 [12NO]

——— require criminal background checks for school employees (H.R. 2083), unanimous-consent request, S5940 [12NO]

——— require criminal background checks for school employees (S. 1596), S920 [12FE], S2308 [9AP], S2346–S2350 [10AP], S4607–S4609 [17JY]

——— require criminal background checks for school employees (S. 1596), unanimous-consent request, S2348 [10AP]

Scott, Joe: Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming Awards Recognition and Breakfast honoree, S5427 [9SE]

Sellers, Lawrence D., Jr.: Boy Scouts Honor Medal recipient, S1649 [13MR]

Senate: anniversary of Senate Employees’ Child Care Center, S1227 [27FE]

——— legislative priorities, S5674 [17SE]

Senate Caucus on Foster Youth: tribute, S4208 [7JY]

Social Security: enhance benefits for children, divorced spouses, and widows and widowers (S. 2455), S3546–S3548 [10JN]

——— extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S. 2461), S3804 [18JN]

——— State Children’s Health Insurance Program funding, S756 [4FE]

Spizzirri, Clemencia: Iowa Teacher of the Year award recipient, S6444 [9DE]

Springfield, MO: anniversary of Sunshine Elementary School, S5955 [12NO]

St. Louis, MO: designate as the National Chess Capital (S. Res. 102), S2677 [5MY]

Steigerwaldt, Debra: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Paul Singer Award recipient, S5668 [17SE]

Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership: tribute to Stennis Congressional Intern Program, S4896 [24JY]

Stepanek, Matthew J.T.: tribute (S. Res. 509), S4664 [21JY]

Summer Meals Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 495), S4231 [7JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, S3229 [21MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 380), S1527 [11MR]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (S. 91), unanimous-consent request, S4129 [26JN]

——— create a credit for foster families (S. 2390), S3298 [22MY]

——— enhance the dependent care credit to make child care more affordable (S. 2565), S4272 [8JY], S4378 [10JY]

——— expand the earned income tax credit, S2459 [29AP]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, S2925, S2927–S2930 [13MY], S2984–S2986, S2999–S3007, S3013, S3016, S3018–S3020 [14MY], S3050–S3056, S3059–S3063 [15MY], S3153 [20MY], S3196, S3221 [21MY], S3245–S3249 [22MY], S3350 [3JN], S6173 [20NO]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), S2559 [30AP], S3650 [12JN], S4291 [9JY], S6248–S6250 [2DE], S6282 [3DE], S6336 [4DE], S6506–S6508 [10DE], S6898, S6901, S6902 [16DE]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 2260), motion to proceed, S2763 [7MY]

——— increase and make child and dependent care credit refundable, S1563 [12MR]

——— increase child care credit and credit for establishing workplace child care and provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child care facilities, S1557 [12MR]

——— make technical corrections to recently enacted tax legislation and remove provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that are no longer applicable (S. 2261), S2559 [30AP]

——— provide a credit to employers who provide paid family and medical leave (S. 2618), S5161–S5163 [31JY]

——— provide an above-the-line deduction for child care expenses, S1557 [12MR]

——— provide an exception to the exclusive use requirement for home offices if the other use involves care of a qualifying child of the taxpayer (S. 2488), S3774 [18JN], S3906 [24JN], S4368 [10JY]

——— provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 2880), S5788 [18SE]

——— require individuals to include their Social Security numbers on the income tax return as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit, S195, S202 [9JA]

Thompson, Mendell L.: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award nominee, S5668 [17SE]

Thorn Bay, AK: tribute to Southeast Island School District for building greenhouses for students at each school, S3928 [24JN]

——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, S6381 [8DE]

——— authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (H.R. 898), S4544 [16JY], S4846 [23JY], S5117 [30JY]

——— provide additional advocates and support of unaccompanied minors crossing over U.S. borders, S4138 [26JN]

Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (S. 2004), S1475 [10MR]

Troutdale, OR: express condolences for victims of shooting at Reynolds High School, S3528 [10JN]

U.N.: funding, S5206 [31JY]

U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child: anniversary, S6137 [19NO]

U.N. Millennium Declaration: support ideals and objectives and related Millennium Development Goals, and commend progress in poverty and hunger eradication, human rights, and global health initiatives, S6283 [3DE]

USA Science & Engineering Festival: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 329), S83 [7JA]

Utah: tribute to service academy nominees, S3234 [21MY]

Vermont: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ranking as State having healthiest children in the nation, S3925 [24JN]

Week of the Young Child: observance, S2232 [8AP]

Wells, NV: tribute to Wells Future Farmers of America participation in Western National Rangeland Career Development Event, S6940 [2JA]

Women: access to family planning and reproductive services under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, S1503 [11MR]

——— combat international violence against women and girls (S. 2307), S2876 [8MY], S4213 [7JY]

——— improve economic condition of women, S3001 [14MY]

World Autism Awareness Day: observance, S2090 [2AP]

World Day Against Child Labor: observance, S3625–S3627 [12JN]

Young Marines (organization): tribute, S6920 [16DE]

Reports

Charter School Vulnerabilities to Waste, Fraud, and Abuse: Center for Popular Democracy and Integrity in Education (organization) (excerpt), H4031 [9MY]

DACA Did Not Cause the Surge in Unaccompanied Children: Alex Nowrasteh, Cato Institute, H7207, H7233 [1AU]

50 Years After LBJ’s War on Poverty—A Study of American Attitudes About Work, Economic Opportunity, and the Social Safety Net: John Halpin, Center for American Progress (organization) and Karl Agne, GBA Strategies (company), H46 [8JA]

War on Poverty 50 Years Later—A Progress Report: Council of Economic Advisers, H52–H54 [8JA]

Reports filed

Capitol Grounds Use for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 88) (H. Rept. 113–387), H2694 [26MR]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1086) (S. Rept. 113–138), S1048 [25FE]

Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2581), S5779 [18SE]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2581) (S. Rept. 113–311), S6788 [12DE]

Child Tax Credit Improvement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4935) (H. Rept. 113–527), H6397 [17JY]

Commission on Native Children Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1622), S5373 [8SE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1622) (S. Rept. 113–264), S5918 [12NO]

Consideration of H.R. 10, Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 576) (H. Rept. 113–444), H3939 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 3393, Student and Family Tax Simplification Act and H.R. 4935, Child Tax Credit Improvement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 680) (H. Rept. 113–552), H6744 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5230, Supplemental Appropriations To Address Border Crisis, Border Security and Law Enforcement, and Humanitarian and Repatriation Assistance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 113–567), H7124 [30JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]

Consideration of H.R. 5272, Prohibit Certain Actions Relative to Deferred Actions for Aliens Not Lawfully Present in the U.S.: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 696) (H. Rept. 113–567), H7124 [30JY]

——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 710) (H. Rept. 113–571), H7240 [1AU]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 700) (H. Rept. 113–570), H7180 [31JY]

Democratic Republic of the Congor Resumption of Processing Adoption Cases and Issuance of Exit Permits for Adopted Children Seeking To Depart Country With Their Adoptive Parents: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 502), S5047 [29JY]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4290) (H. Rept. 113–559), H6813 [24JY]

——— Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2154), S4762 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS Grant Programs for Education and Outreach on Newborn Screening and Coordinated Followup Care Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1281) (H. Rept. 113–478), H5556 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers Authorization Increase: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1799), S3668 [12JN]

Dept. of State Offering of Rewards for Information on the Kidnapping and Murder of Naftali Frenkel: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2577) (S. Rept. 113–213), S4661 [21JY]

Expiring Provisions Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2260) (S. Rept. 113–154), S2424 [28AP]

International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 3212) (S. Rept. 113–204), S4153 [26JN]

International Megan’s Law To Prevent Demand for Child Sex Trafficking: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4573), S6626 [11DE]

Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3530) (H. Rept. 113–450), H4433 [15MY]

Native American Children’s Safety Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4534) (H. Rept. 113–699), H10334 [2JA]

Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1948), S5373 [8SE]

——— Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1948) (S. Rept. 113–265), S5918 [12NO]

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 531), S4762 [23JY]

Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 4058) (H. Rept. 113–441), H3939 [7MY]

Recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for Efforts To End Financial Exploitation of Children, Ensure Rights of Children to an Education, and Commend Child Protection Efforts: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 595), S6626 [11DE]

Remove Use Restriction on a Certain Parcel of Rockingham County, VA, Land That Was To Be Used for a Child Care Center: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5162) (H. Rept. 113–624), H8032 [17NO]

Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2646), S5918 [12NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Resolutions Allowing Consideration of Certain Legislation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 700) (H. Rept. 113–570), H7180 [31JY]

Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 4225) (H. Rept. 113–451), H4433 [15MY]

Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3610) (H. Rept. 113–447), H4064 [13MY]

Strong Start for America’s Children Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 2452), S3544 [10JN]

Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 10) (H. Rept. 113–423), H3291 [29AP]

Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 669) (H. Rept. 113–557), H6813 [24JY]

Support Role of the U.S. in Ensuring Children in Poor Countries Have Access to Vaccines and Immunization Through the GAVI Alliance (organization): Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 578), S6349 [4DE]

Supporting At-Risk Children Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1870) (S. Rept. 113–137), S820 [6FE]

Tax Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2261) (S. Rept. 113–155), S2424 [28AP]

Youth Sports Concussion Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1014), S6388 [8DE]

——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1014) (S. Rept. 113–310), S6788 [12DE]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, wildland fire management, and Israel’s anti-missile defense (S. 2648), S5205 [31JY]

Statements

Briefing Note—Meeting the Needs of Children on the U.S. Border: Save the Children Federation, Inc., S5119 [30JY]

Central American Humanitarian Crisis Creating Influx of Unaccompanied Alien Children Illegally Entering the U.S., H7139, H7140 [31JY]

Federal Funding of Higher Education: Senator Alexander, S814 [6FE]

Immigrant Families Should Not Pay the Price: Simone Campbell, NETWORK (organization), S862 [11FE]

Support Diabetes Awareness and Efforts To Find a Cure: Taryn Wilcox, E143 [29JA]

Voices of Central American Youth—Why They Are Fleeing Their Countries: Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, H7143 [31JY]

Tables

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 88, use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H2781 [1AP]

H. Res. 573, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H4535 [20MY]

H. Res. 576, consideration of H.R. 10, Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act, H3961 [8MY]

H. Res. 588, Democratic Republic of the Congo resumption of processing of adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, H5839 [8JY]

H. Res. 617, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, H5323 [12JN]

H. Res. 680, consideration of H.R. 3393, Student and Family Tax Simplification Act and H.R. 4935, Child Tax Credit Improvement Act, H6767 [24JY]

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7133 [31JY]

H. Res. 696, consideration of H.R. 5272, prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., H7133 [31JY]

H. Res. 700, allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation and same-day consideration of resolutions allowing consideration of certain legislation, H7191 [1AU]

H. Res. 710, consideration of H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7206 [1AU]

H. Res. 710, consideration of H.R. 5272, prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., H7206 [1AU]

H.R. 10, Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act, H4023–H4028 [9MY]

H.R. 669, Sudden Unexpected Death Data Enhancement and Awareness Act, H7341 [9SE], H8345 [3DE]

H.R. 1281, Dept. of HHS grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted reauthorization, H5696 [24JN]

H.R. 2866, Boys Town Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, H7506 [15SE]

H.R. 3212, International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act, S4563–S4567 [16JY]

H.R. 3398, Girls Count Act, H8104 [19NO]

H.R. 3530, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, H4501–H4504 [20MY]

H.R. 3610, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act, H4509 [20MY]

H.R. 4058, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Improving Opportunities for Youth in Foster Care Act, H4522–H4525 [20MY]

H.R. 4225, Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act, H4515 [20MY]

H.R. 4290, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, H7343 [9SE]

H.R. 4573, mandate reporting requirements for sex offenders intending to travel internationally, provide notice to the destination, and prevent entry to the U.S. by foreign sex offenders, H4529–H4531 [20MY]

H.R. 4935, Child Tax Credit Improvement Act, H6825 [25JY]

H.R. 4980, Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, H6711–H6720 [23JY]

H.R. 5031, STEM Education Act, H6141 [14JY]

H.R. 5076, Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act, H6703 [23JY]

H.R. 5081, Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act, H6704 [23JY]

H.R. 5111, improve response to victims of child sex trafficking, H6709 [23JY]

H.R. 5135, Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery Act, H6724 [23JY]

H.R. 5162, remove use restriction on a certain parcel of Rockingham County, VA, land that was to be used for a child care center, H8003 [17NO]

H.R. 5230, supplemental appropriations to address border crisis concerning unaccompanied alien children, border security and law enforcement, and humanitarian and repatriation assistance, H7153–H7158 [31JY], H7213–H7216 [1AU]

H.R. 5272, prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S., H7228 [1AU]

S. 1086, Child Care and Development Block Grant Act, S1539–S1545 [12MR], S1617–S1627 [13MR], H7465–H7473 [15SE]

S. 1417, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act, S605–S607 [29JA]

S. 1557, Dept. of HHS support for graduate medical education programs in children’s hospitals, H2782 [1AP]

S. 1799, Dept. of Justice Children’s Advocacy Centers authorization increase, S4189 [26JN], H6875 [28JY]

S. 2014, GI Education Benefit Fairness Act, S892 [11FE]

S. 2036, Keeping All Students Safe Act, S1004–S1007 [24FE]

S. 2039, ITIN Reform Act, S1049 [25FE]

S. 2154, Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program reauthorization, H7461 [15SE]

S. 2488, Working Parents Home Office Act, S3813 [18JN]

S. 2577, Dept. of State rewards for information on the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel, S5069 [29JY]

S. 2581, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, S4406 [10JY]

S. 2611, Helping Unaccompanied Minors and Alleviating National Emergency (HUMANE) Act, S4504–S4509 [15JY]

S. 2646, Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, S4764–S4766 [23JY]

S. 2653, Homeless Children and Youth Act, S4905 [24JY]

S. 2722, Protecting Our Infants Act, S5221 [31JY]

S. 2743, supplemental appropriations for border security, law enforcement, and humanitarian assistance, S5224–S5233 [31JY]

S. 2941, Combat Human Trafficking Act, S6154 [19NO]

S. Res. 102, St. Louis, MO, designation as the National Chess Capital, S2677 [5MY]

S. Res. 329, support goals and ideals of USA Science & Engineering Festival and designate National Science and Technology Week, S70 [7JA]

S. Res. 334, recognize goals of Catholic Schools Week and honor contributions of Catholic schools, S448 [16JA]

S. Res. 335, National Mentoring Month, S448 [16JA]

S. Res. 340, treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of human trafficking and require law enforcement to take all necessary measures to protect such children, particularly during the Super Bowl, S529 [28JA]

S. Res. 342, National School Counseling Week, S657 [30JA]

S. Res. 367, Read Across America Day, S1238 [27FE]

S. Res. 372, support goals and ideals of Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights, S1323 [5MR]

S. Res. 379, tribute to Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) to raise money for the Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital Four Diamonds Fund, S1521 [11MR]

S. Res. 380, support goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, S1522 [11MR]

S. Res. 383, National Middle Level Education Month, S1661 [13MR]

S. Res. 389, National Youth Synthetic Drug Awareness Week, S1664 [13MR]

S. Res. 405, National Assistant Principals Week, S1873 [31MR]

S. Res. 406, National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day, S1873 [31MR]

S. Res. 414, National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month, S2200 [7AP]

S. Res. 429, Dia de los Niños—Celebrating Young Americans, S2475 [29AP]

S. Res. 429, express importance of effective civic education programs in schools, S2474 [29AP]

S. Res. 431, National Month of the Military Child, S2567 [30AP]

S. Res. 433, condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance in Nigeria, S2621 [1MY]

S. Res. 438, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, S2721 [6MY]

S. Res. 440, National Teacher Day, S2878 [8MY]

S. Res. 441, National Physical Education and Sport Week, S2878 [8MY]

S. Res. 442, National Foster Care Month, S2957 [13MY]

S. Res. 450, Kids to Parks Day, S3079 [15MY]

S. Res. 456, National Foster Care Month, S3299 [22MY]

S. Res. 459, National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month, S3301 [22MY]

S. Res. 486, call for the President to take action to mitigate the humanitarian crisis involving unaccompanied alien children attempting to cross illegally into the U.S., S4163 [26JN]

S. Res. 489, support goals and ideals of Growth Awareness Week, S4165 [26JN], S4845 [23JY]

S. Res. 495, Summer Meals Awareness Month, S4225 [7JY]

S. Res. 502, Democratic Republic of the Congo resumption of processing of adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents, S4509 [15JY], S5313 [31JY]

S. Res. 503, National Child Awareness Month, S4559 [16JY]

S. Res. 509, tribute to Matthew J.T. Stepanek, S4663 [21JY]

S. Res. 552, support goals and ideals of Afterschool Alliance (organization) Lights on Afterschool! event, S5703 [17SE]

S. Res. 557, National Character Counts Week, S5705 [17SE]

S. Res. 560, School Bus Safety Month, S5706 [17SE]

S. Res. 578, support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization), S5995 [13NO]

S. Res. 580, support goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, S6024 [17NO]

S. Res. 591, support goals and ideals of American Education Week, S6212 [20NO]

S. Res. 595, recognize Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai for efforts to end financial exploitation of children, ensure the right of all children to an education, and commend international child protection efforts, S6389 [8DE], S6929 [16DE]

S. Res. 599, Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania anniversary, S6631 [11DE]