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

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4772 [21MY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5231 [10JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6068 [10JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6316 [16JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4976 [29MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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 (see H.R. 3471), H7128 [30JY]

Africa: welcome leaders to U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit and trade ministers to Forum of the African Growth Opportunity Act (see H. Res. 699), H7184 [31JY]

Agreement Between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes: approve amendment (see H.R. 5681), H7937 [12NO]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see H.J. Res. 109), H1718 [10FE]

Agreement for Cooperation Between the U.S. Government and the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: approve (see H.J. Res. 116), H5185 [9JN]

Agreement for Cooperation Between U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency: approve proposed Third Amendment (see H.J. Res. 112), H2198 [5MR]

AID: codify the Health Technologies Program (see H.R. 1515), H6297 [15JY]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 755), H8033 [17NO]

American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H2258 [6MR]

Animals: disapprove use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals and support State laws requiring the use of drugs for euthanasia by animal shelters (see H. Res. 208), H3243 [28AP]

——— establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2847), H3293 [29AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3144 [9AP]

Armed Forces: extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4435 [15MY]

Asia: reaffirm peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and jurisdictional disputes in South China Sea and East China Sea and support freedom of navigation and other lawful uses of sea and airspace (see H. Res. 714), H7296 [8SE]

Business and industry: clarify that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program (see H.R. 4856), H7189 [31JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: placement of bust of Vaclav Havel in U.S. Capitol (see H. Res. 506), H2256 [6MR]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 610), H5064 [30MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2300 [11MR]

Children and youth: expand and improve Federal programs to reduce child hunger (see H.R. 4249), H7939 [12NO]

——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 3532), H1772 [11FE]

——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H7188 [31JY]

China: urge respect for freedom of assembly, expression, and religion, all human rights and the rule of law, and stop censoring discussion of 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression (see H. Res. 599), H4836 [27MY]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H3199 [10AP]

Conservation of natural resources: establish more efficient and effective policies and processes for departments and agencies engaged in or providing support to international conservation (see H.R. 2935), H2001 [26FE]

Copyrights: secure rights of artists of works of visual art to provide royalties (see H.R. 4103), H3058 [8AP]

Corporal Juan Mariel Alcantara Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 4443), H4435 [15MY]

Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building, Springfield Gardens, NY: designate (see H.R. 3957), H1480 [28JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see H.R. 1783), H7939 [12NO]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Dept. (see H.R. 2384), H7297 [8SE]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H7128 [30JY]

Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2696 [26MR]

Dept. of Education: complete a data analysis on the impact of the proposed gainful employment rule prior to finalizing such rule (see H.R. 4897), H5641 [23JN]

——— improve college affordability by increasing maximum awards, allowing year-round eligibility, and extending duration limits relative to the Federal Pell Grant Program (see H.R. 4902), H5556 [19JN]

——— make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public educational facilities (see H.R. 4826), H5495 [18JN]

——— require certain institutions of higher education to provide notice of tuition levels for students (see H.R. 2020), H2302 [11MR]

——— verify eligibility of certain borrowers on loans submitted to a guaranty agency for default aversion or already in default before such borrowers obtain a consolidation loan (see H.R. 4579), H3446 [6MY]

Dept. of HHS: assist low-income individuals in obtaining recommended dental care (see H.R. 963), H4476 [19MY]

——— designate a Health Professional Shortage Area for maternity care (see H.R. 4385), H5640 [23JN]

——— establish a program to assist in importation and care for abused, injured, or abandoned nonhuman primates (see H.R. 3556), H2302 [11MR]

Dept. of HUD: establish program enabling communities to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs (see H.R. 2424), H8669 [4DE]

——— support goals and ideals of Community Development Block Grant Program (see H. Res. 668), H6978 [28JY]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 4907), H5557 [19JN]

——— extend Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program (see H.R. 4594), H3939 [7MY]

——— provide a report on U.S. efforts to survey and secure the return, protection, and restoration of stolen or otherwise unreturned Christian properties in Turkey and Turkish occupied territories (see H.R. 4347), H2748 [28MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 4119), H6656 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 958), H4476 [19MY]

Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see H. Res. 701), H7184 [31JY]

——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]

——— tribute to efforts of medical professionals and others to combat and contain the ebola virus and call for development of ways to better protect individuals from ebola and increased commitment to address epidemic (see H. Con. Res. 118), H7995 [14NO]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 292), H7241 [1AU]

Drugs: improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (see H.R. 4299), H4476 [19MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6215 [14JY]

EPA: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste in order to protect water supplies (see H.R. 1837), H5065 [30MY]

Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4641), H4058 [9MY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H7189 [31JY]

FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7529 [15SE]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H1243 [16JA]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5065 [30MY]

Foreign policy: call for use of all lawful tools to release Warren Weinstein from captivity and return all U.S. citizens held captive abroad (see H. Con. Res. 101), H5365 [12JN]

Haiti: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 474), H1658 [5FE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 107), H7129 [30JY]

Health: support role of the U.S. in ensuring children in poor countries have access to vaccines and immunization through the GAVI Alliance (organization) (see H. Res. 688), H6859 [25JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 3513), H1432 [27JA]

India: recognize importance of 2014 elections (see H. Res. 607), H5023 [29MY]

Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6108 [10JY]

Inter-Parliamentary Union: provide for U.S. participation (see H.R. 5248), H7039 [29JY]

Iran: condemn human rights violations (see H. Res. 754), H7995 [14NO]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 5747), H8169 [20NO]

Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6108 [10JY]

James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4644), H4831 [22MY]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H5559 [19JN]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Con. Res. 91), H8133 [19NO]

Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: redesignate as a national historic park (see H.R. 5517), H7940 [12NO]

Medicare: delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H184 [13JA]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H3198 [10AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H9045 [10DE]

Mental health: maximize access of individuals with mental illness to community-based services and strengthen the impact of such services (see H.R. 4574), H4911 [28MY]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H2990 [7AP]

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see H. Res. 562), H3408 [1MY]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 563), H3408 [1MY]

National Museum of the American People: support formation of a bipartisan Presidential commission to study establishment (see H. Con. Res. 27), H2611 [24MR]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H1659 [5FE]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 5503), H7674 [17SE]

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 H. Res. 573), H3447 [6MY]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H4476 [19MY]

NLRB: repeal limitation regarding requirements for labor organization membership as a condition of employment (see H.R. 5880), H9303 [11DE]

Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H4476 [19MY]

Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H3294 [29AP]

Postal Service: take all appropriate measures to ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 711), H7298 [8SE]

Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H7128 [30JY]

Queens, NY: anniversary of 1964 World’s Fair (see H. Res. 552), H3197 [10AP]

Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7297 [8SE]

Russia: impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (see H.R. 5782), H8273 [2DE]

——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 5241), H7939 [12NO]

Social Security: extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5364), H7183 [31JY]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1466), H224 [14JA]

South Sudan: support an end to ethnic and politically fueled violence and the successful implementation of a transitional government (see H. Res. 689), H6859 [25JY]

Specialist Theodore Matthew Glende Post Office, Rochester, NY: designate (see H.R. 5019), H6037 [9JY]

Sri Lanka: support internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation, address allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations, and allow greater media freedom and humanitarian organization access (see H. Res. 587), H4911 [28MY]

SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see H.R. 4664), H4786 [21MY]

——— establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3712), H136 [9JA]

Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dietz Post Office Building, Kingston, NY: designate (see H.R. 5087), H6656 [22JY]

Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H7979 [13NO]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H6297 [15JY]

Syria: condemn human rights violations, allow access to humanitarian assistance, address impact of war on neighboring countries, and call for international response to such atrocities (see H. Res. 520), H2484 [14MR]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2097 [28FE]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H1939 [25FE]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H8669 [4DE]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4440), H3365 [30AP]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: reauthorize (see H.R. 4653), H5495 [18JN]

U.S. International Communications Agency: establish (see H.R. 4490), H3240 [28AP]

Ukraine: condemn violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government (see H. Res. 499), H2198 [5MR]

——— support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H.R. 4278), H2565 [21MR]

——— support right to freely determine future, including relationships with other nations and international organizations, without interference, intimidation, or coercion by other countries (see H. Res. 726), H7677 [17SE]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA]

United Kingdom: support unity, security, and prosperity, express that cooperation with the U.S. is essential to national security, and respect right of Scotland to decide their status in a referendum (see H. Res. 713), H7245 [4AU]

Venezuela: support freedom of expression and assembly, condemn violence and intimidation of country’s political opposition, and call for international support for democratic reform (see H. Res. 488), H2149 [4MR]

Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 2291), H1772 [11FE]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2901), H5399 [17JN]

Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 2856), H4910 [28MY]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H.R. 3544), H5725 [24JN]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arts and humanities: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (see H.R. 5703), H7978 [13NO]

Caribbean nations: establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Caribbean countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations, but no permanent diplomatic presence (see H.R. 5491), H7617 [16SE]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (see H. Res. 480), H1771 [11FE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5235), H7039 [29JY]

Medicare: provide for coverage of home as a site of care for infusion therapy (see H.R. 5435), H7433 [10SE]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 4640), H4058 [9MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Arts and humanities: protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to political instability, armed conflict, or natural or other disasters (H.R. 5703), H7979 [13NO]

Caribbean nations: establish U.S. embassies with consular services in Caribbean countries with which the U.S. has diplomatic relations, but no permanent diplomatic presence (H.R. 5491), H7618 [16SE]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5235), H7040 [29JY]

Medicare: provide for coverage of home as a site of care for infusion therapy (H.R. 5435), H7433 [10SE]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 4640), H4060 [9MY]

Letters

Naval Vessel Transfer Act: by, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9018 [10DE]

Treatment of Ukrainian Jews: several individuals and organizations, H2757 [1AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1450 [28JA]

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (H.R. 2548), H3926, H3927 [7MY]

AID: expand the number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (H.R. 3583), H8112, H8113 [19NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7569 [16SE]

Armed Forces: remove from Iraq, except for Armed Forces required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel (H. Con. Res. 105), H6820 [25JY]

Association of Riverdale Cooperatives and Condominiums: anniversary, E944• [10JN]

Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups (H. Res. 418), H3930, H3932 [7MY]

Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 567), consideration (H. Res. 575), H3958, H3959 [8MY]

Congo, Republic of the: democracy efforts, E1810• [12DE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1196• [18JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1196• [18JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8626 [4DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4774• [21MY]

——— report on activities regarding the protection of at-risk cultural properties in countries due to political instability, armed conflict or other disasters, H4774• [21MY]

——— report on efforts to protect and preserve international cultural property at risk of destruction due to armed conflict, H8626 [4DE]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (H.R. 4631), H5693 [24JN]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 3527), H37 [8JA]

Dept. of State: submit a report to Congress on the status of post-earthquake recovery and development efforts in Haiti (H.R. 3509), E51• [13JA]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5231 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H5231 [10JN]

Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (H.R. 3398), H8105, H8106 [19NO]

Eastchester, NY: anniversary, E941• [10JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6068 [10JY]

——— prohibit funding by related agencies to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H6068 [10JY]

Europe: oppose transfer of any defense articles or services from any NATO member to Russia, H4774• [21MY]

Federal Railroad Administration: release of safety assessment report on Metro-North train derailment, H2481 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6316 [16JY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H6316 [16JY]

Haiti: anniversary of earthquake, E51• [13JA]

Hudson River School: recognize contributions of painters to the U.S. (H. Res. 480), H3049 [8AP]

Iran: condemn human rights violations (H. Res. 754), H8108, H8110 [19NO]

——— impose and expand sanctions for violations of interim Joint Plan of Action on nuclear weapons or failure to reach final agreement, H2094 [28FE]

——— support of Hezbollah in Syria and across the Middle East, H2094 [28FE]

Israel: condemn shooting at Jerusalem synagogue and express condolences to victims’ families, H8064 [18NO]

——— independence anniversary, E746• [13MY]

——— kidnapping of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization), H5562 [20JN]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, H6819 [25JY], H7029 [29JY]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (H.R. 938), H2113, H2114 [4MR]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (S. 2673), H8356, H8357 [3DE]

Kathwari, Farooq and family: HOPE Community Services, Inc., Commitment to Service Award recipients, E923• [9JN]

Lanza, Patricia: HOPE Community Services, Inc., Spirit of Excellence Award recipient, E926• [9JN]

Law enforcement: 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 (H.R. 4573), H4532, H4533 [20MY]

Medicare: repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (H.R. 4015), H2457 [14MR]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 4411), H6623, H6625 [22JY]

New Rochelle, NY: tribute to Temple Israel, E938• [10JN]

New York, NY: anniversary of Riverdale Jewish Center, E957• [11JN]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance, H6315 [16JY]

——— 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), H4537, H4541 [20MY]

NIH: reauthorize and extend Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Centers (H.R. 594), H6934 [28JY]

OPIC: reauthorize programs, H3927 [7MY]

Patchen, Lisa and Rob: Beth El Synagogue, New Rochelle, NY, President’s Ne’emanim Service Award recipient, E928• [9JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3522), H7418 [10SE]

——— delay implementation of the penalty for failure to comply with the individual health insurance mandate, H2457 [14MR]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), Senate amendment, H8626 [4DE]

Pelham, NY: anniversary of Manor Club, E937• [10JN]

Permanent Court of Arbitration: ruling that Russia violated the Energy Charter Treaty when it expropriated Yukos Oil Co., assets, E1469• [19SE]

Rascoff, Barbara and Joel: Young Israel of New Rochelle (organization) Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E929• [9JN]

Rodman, Dennis: decision to participate in exhibition basketball game in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, H7 [7JA]

Russia: condemn political, military, and economic aggression against neighboring countries and call for international response opposing such actions (H. Res. 758), H8347, H8349 [3DE]

——— impose sanctions and provide additional assistance to Ukraine (H.R. 5859), H10305 [11DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4977 [29MY]

——— prohibit funding to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles except in accordance with Presidential memorandum on Federal fleet performance, H4977 [29MY]

South Sudan: call for an end to civil war, E1796• [12DE]

Syria: authorize assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, and sustainment to appropriately vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7569 [16SE], H8626 [4DE]

Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, E1425• [16SE]

Terrorism: remove Kurdistan Democratic Party and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan from treatment as terrorist organizations, H8626 [4DE]

Ukraine: authorize and increase Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Inc., and Voice of America programming (S. 2183), H2757, H2759 [1AP]

——— oppose Russian involvement in political situation, H2093 [28FE]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), H2216 [6MR]

——— provide for costs of loan guarantees (H.R. 4152), Senate amendment, H2755, H2756 [1AP]

——— support independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity (H.R. 4278), H2725, H2728, H2729 [27MR], H2755 [1AP]

——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis, H2093 [28FE]

——— support sovereignty and closer relations with Europe, condemn violence against peaceful protesters, and urge a peaceful solution to current political and economic crisis (H. Res. 447), H1694, H1697 [10FE]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (H.R. 3824), unanimous-consent request, H247 [15JA]

——— extend unemployment benefits (H.R. 3936), H1450 [28JA]

Votes: position on missed, E361• [12MR]

Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (H.R. 2901), E1760• [9DE]

Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 4640), E730• [9MY]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, E943• [10JN]

Tributes

Benardo, Joseph, E943• [10JN]

Burnett, LLoyd G., E922• [9JN]

Cecere, Dominic, E921• [9JN]

DelBello, Al and Dee, E961• [11JN]

Ecklond, Robert F., E1000• [17JN]

Edwers, C. Nathan, E959• [11JN]

Faleomavaega, Delegate, H8352 [3DE]

Fleishaker, Sheryl and Aaron, E945• [10JN]

Gantz, Raymond H., E1150• [14JY]

Granby, Ayris Evans, E935• [10JN]

Granby, Samuel, Jr., E939• [10JN]

HoSang, Sabrina A., E924• [9JN]

Katz, Elaine, E937• [10JN]

Lauro, Mary V., E955• [11JN]

Mehdiyev, Agshin, E619• [29AP]

Merims, Sue, E1058• [24JN]

Michael, Marti, E960• [11JN]

Morzello, Thomas and Christina, E1047• [23JN]

Musto, John, E940• [10JN]

Neuwirth, Nataly and Stephen, E917• [9JN]

Peixoto, Jose, E919• [9JN]

Romansoff, James, H2481 [14MR]

Rosenblatt, Jonathan and Tzipporah, E953• [11JN]

Shainker, Mark, E916• [9JN]

Weiss, Avi and Toby, E952• [11JN]