TITUS, DINA (a Representative from Nevada)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5223 [10JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H5878 [8JY], H6019, H6031 [9JY]

Appointments

House Democracy Partnership, H1473 [28JA]

Articles and editorials

Nevada Leaders Remember Media Titan, Education Leader Jim Rodgers, Dead at 75, Las Vegas (NV) Review-Journal, E1021• [19JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H3293 [29AP]

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), H2991 [7AP]

Armed Forces: allow aliens granted deferred action and work authorization to be appointed to and attend a military service academy and to be appointed as a commissioned officer (see H.R. 4723), H5187 [9JN]

——— authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (see H.R. 2377), H5024 [29MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H2065 [27FE]

——— ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 5524), H7675 [17SE]

——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]

Business and industry: ensure that the treatment of illiquid swaps does not disadvantage certain non-financial end users who use them to manage business risk (see H.R. 4330), H6217 [14JY]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2434 [13MR]

Copyrights: clarify definition of ‘‘widow’’ and ’’widower’’ to ensure protection for same-sex couples relative to passage of copyright rights to next of kin upon the death of a copyright holder (see H.R. 5617), H8072 [18NO]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 4148), H2303 [11MR]

Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (see H.R. 4511), H3365 [30AP]

Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 5267), H7456 [11SE]

——— provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H3365 [30AP]

——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H2362 [12MR]

——— remove knowledge of age as an element of the offense for sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion (see H.R. 1690), H1481 [28JA]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (see H.R. 3610), H3941 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 5242), H7894 [18SE]

Dept. of Defense: require payment of full amount of separation pay otherwise due to former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 5009), H5827 [3JY]

Dept. of Education: collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H1545 [3FE]

——— establish American Dream Grant program to encourage States to increase access to higher education to low-income students regardless of immigration status (see H.R. 3921), H1481 [28JA]

——— establish grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 5589), H8133 [19NO]

Dept. of HHS: 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]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]

Dept. of Labor: enter into a contract for the conduct of a longitudinal study of certain job counseling, training, and placement services for veterans (see H.R. 4150), H2198 [5MR]

Dept. of State: 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), H5725 [24JN]

——— renegotiate with Iraq provisions of original agreement relative to the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq (see H. Res. 505), H2256 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: allow advertisements and solicitations for passenger air transportation to state the base airfare of the transportation (see H.R. 4156), H2697 [26MR]

——— establish a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure credit assistance pilot program (see H.R. 3978), H4476 [19MY]

——— establish innovation in surface transportation program (see H.R. 4726), H4828 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 5762), H8169 [20NO]

——— carry out pilot program to reduce shortage of psychiatrists in Veterans Health Administration by offering competitive employment incentives to certain psychiatrists (see H.R. 4234), H4017 [8MY]

——— conduct annual surveys of veterans on experiences obtaining hospital care and medical services from departmental facilities (see H.R. 4971), H5877 [8JY]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to certain eligible individuals (see H.R. 5784), H8365 [3DE]

Drugs: prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 1523), H2485 [14MR]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (see H.R. 710), H2302 [11MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 20), H5024 [29MY] (see H.J. Res. 119), H6215 [14JY]

Employment: clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims (see H.R. 2852), H5065 [30MY]

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), H4060 [9MY]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 4885), H7041 [29JY]

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), H1777 [14FE]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2652), H2302 [11MR]

Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H1772 [11FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H1719 [10FE]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H5598 [20JN]

Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H6137 [11JY]

FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H8133 [19NO]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 715), H2199 [5MR]

Immigrant Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 606), H5023 [29MY]

Immigration: eliminate time limit on motions to reopen removal proceedings if motion claims fraud, negligence, misrepresentation, or extortion, or the attempted, promised, or actual practice of law without authorization (see H.R. 5228), H7190 [31JY]

Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]

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: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5235), H7242 [1AU]

——— call for immediate and unconditional release of teenagers kidnapped by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 642), H6137 [11JY]

——— 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), H6037 [9JY]

James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4644), H5065 [30MY]

Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H4685 [20MY]

Las Vegas, NV: convey certain lands for development of a nonprofit work center and affordable housing for people with intellectual disabilities (see H.R. 4891), H5494 [18JN]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H1431 [27JA]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H3448 [6MY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1201), H2258 [6MR]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H1431 [27JA]

——— provide coverage of certified adult day care services (see H.R. 3334), H1512 [29JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of voluntary advance care planning consultation (see H.R. 1173), H1772 [11FE]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H3448 [6MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1938 [25FE]

National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H3941 [7MY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 527), H3243 [28AP]

National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 583), H4064 [13MY]

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

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 525), H3365 [30AP]

Nevada: authorize certain land conveyances involving public lands in northern Nevada to promote economic development and conservation (see H.R. 5205), H6859 [25JY]

——— implement the multispecies habitat conservation plan for the Virgin River and Lincoln County, NV, and extend the authority to purchase certain parcels of public land (see H.R. 1744), H1938 [25FE]

——— provide for sale or transfer of certain Federal lands (see H.R. 2455), H135 [9JA]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3058 [8AP]

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), H4017 [8MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employees’ dependents access to tax credits if the cost of family coverage through the employer is greater than a certain percentage of household income (see H.R. 4865), H7129 [30JY]

——— repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market (see H.R. 3489), H2435 [13MR]

Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H5187 [9JN]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (see H.R. 3771), H1243 [16JA]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]

Railroads: issue commemorative postage stamp in honor of Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869 (see H. Res. 751), H7938 [12NO]

——— require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 3040), H1431 [27JA]

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), H7389 [9SE]

Schools: clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered (see H.R. 4172), H7129 [30JY]

Sikhism: honor celebration of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 550), H3196 [10AP]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 728), H8072 [18NO]

Social Security: credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 5024), H6297 [15JY]

——— strengthen by reforming the benefit formula and the calculation of cost-of-living adjustments and improving the long-term condition of the trust fund (see H.R. 3118), H5495 [18JN]

SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see H.R. 4664), H5495 [18JN]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2746 [27MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for veteran first-time homebuyers and for adaptive housing and mobility improvements for disabled veterans (see H.R. 3422), H5073 [5JN]

——— extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3490), H21 [7JA]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2485 [14MR]

——— make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 4933), H5597 [20JN]

——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (see H.R. 4916), H7242 [1AU]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7996 [14NO]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H7901 [19SE]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4440), H5769 [25JN]

Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 4026), H2258 [6MR]

Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H3195 [10AP]

U.S. Access Board: develop accessibility guidelines for electronic instructional materials and related information technologies in institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3505), H5725 [24JN]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H184 [13JA] (see H.R. 4415), H3144 [9AP] (see H.R. 4970), H5768 [25JN]

Veterans: extend to all veterans with a serious service-connected injury eligibility to participate in the family caregiver services program (see H.R. 3383), H7242 [1AU]

——— increase rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4741), H7893 [18SE]

——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4095, 4096), H2000 [26FE]

VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7619 [16SE]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H2002 [26FE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]

——— support equal pay, fair treatment in workplace, access to paid family and medical leave, retirement security, and fair access to business capital and Federal contracts (see H. Res. 507), H2256 [6MR]

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H3058 [8AP]

World War II: 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), H1243 [16JA]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 60), H1772 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 4524), H3363 [30AP]

Charities: improve transparency in charity regulation (see H.R. 5297), H7126 [30JY]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify manner in which an advance educational assistance payment is charged against the entitlement of a veteran to such assistance (see H.R. 4184), H2256 [6MR]

——— establish presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 4344), H2744 [27MR]

——— give priority for new national cemeteries to States without a national cemetery or areas with large veteran populations (see H.R. 4712), H4784 [21MY]

——— increase number of graduate medical education residency positions at departmental hospitals (see H.R. 4942), H5640 [23JN]

——— waive certain requirements relative to the approval of educational facilities for purposes of utilizing GI Bill benefits (see H.R. 5157), H6398 [17JY]

FEMA: authorize the awarding of Urban Areas Security Initiative grants to nonprofit organizations not located in high-risk urban areas (see H.R. 3891), H472 [15JA]

National Council on Disability: review of certain standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (see H.R. 5166), H6655 [22JY]

Taxation: exempt sports betting from the tax on authorized wagers (see H.R. 5383), H7184 [31JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (H.R. 4524), H3364 [30AP]

Charities: improve transparency in charity regulation (H.R. 5297), H7128 [30JY]

Children and youth: expand and improve Federal programs to reduce child hunger (H.R. 4249), H2434 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify manner in which an advance educational assistance payment is charged against the entitlement of a veteran to such assistance (H.R. 4184), H2257 [6MR]

——— establish presumption of service connection for mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (H.R. 4344), H2746 [27MR]

——— give priority for new national cemeteries to States without a national cemetery or areas with large veteran populations (H.R. 4712), H4785 [21MY]

——— increase number of graduate medical education residency positions at departmental hospitals (H.R. 4942), H5640 [23JN]

——— waive certain requirements relative to the approval of educational facilities for purposes of utilizing GI Bill benefits (H.R. 5157), H6399 [17JY]

FEMA: authorize the awarding of Urban Areas Security Initiative grants to nonprofit organizations not located in high-risk urban areas (H.R. 3891), H473 [15JA]

National Council on Disability: review of certain standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (H.R. 5166), H6656 [22JY]

Taxation: exempt sports betting from the tax on authorized wagers (H.R. 5383), H7188 [31JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1442 [28JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5292 [11JN]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (H.R. 4524), H3300 [30AP]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), conference report, H7080 [30JY]

——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), motion to instruct conferees, H5427 [18JN], H6382 [17JY], H6794 [24JY]

BLM: provide for land conveyances in Nevada for Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument and other Federal, State, and local projects, H8373 [4DE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2811 [2AP]

——— impact of Republican proposal on women, H3137 [9AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3137 [9AP]

Children and youth: prevent and address sex trafficking of youth in foster care (H.R. 4058), H4486 [20MY]

Congress: provide for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution (H. Res. 676), H6988 [29JY]

Constitution—U.S.: protect the separation of powers by allowing Congress to authorize a civil action against the President or executive branch for failure to execute laws (H.R. 4138), H2326 [12MR]

Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (H.R. 4225), H4486 [20MY]

——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (H.R. 3530), H4486 [20MY]

——— stop exploitation through human trafficking (H.R. 3610), H4486 [20MY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1184• [17JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1184• [17JY]

Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1591• [14NO]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H6988 [29JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children demonstration program funding, H5292 [11JN]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, E81• [15JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H8373 [4DE]

——— improve treatment of Armed Forces members and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault, H6794 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: allow closure of Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H6031, H6032 [9JY]

Dept. of Justice: Pay for Success program funding, H4943 [29MY]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H4984 [29MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to penalize financial institutions for providing services to marijuana-related businesses in States with legalized marijuana, H6275 [15JY]

Dept. of Transportation: infrastructure development funding, H2739 [27MR]

——— prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during passenger flights (H.R. 3676), H5223 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding to engage in rulemaking to allow cell phone voice communications during passenger flights, H5223 [10JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse, H3335 [30AP], H3457 [7MY]

——— amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse (H.R. 2529), H5806 [26JN]

——— ensure benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) veterans that live in a State that does not recognize same-sex marriage, H7402 [10SE]

——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (H.R. 4810), H5199 [10JN]

——— expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty, H5427 [18JN], H6382 [17JY]

——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters, H5427 [18JN], H6382 [17JY], H6794 [24JY], H7080 [30JY]

——— increase medical residency programs at hospitals in areas facing a physician shortage, H5199 [10JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement directive prohibiting access to clinical programs for veterans participating in State-approved marijuana programs, H3347 [30AP]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to certain eligible individuals (H.R. 5784), H8288 [3DE]

——— provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training, H5427 [18JN]

——— provide veterans with counseling and treatment for sexual trauma that occurred during inactive duty training (H.R. 2527), H4861 [28MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3335, H3347 [30AP]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5223 [10JN]

District of Columbia: discourage congressional intervention in marijuana legalization initiative, H7990 [14NO]

Drugs: prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (H.R. 1523), H2659 [26MR]

——— provide an affirmative defense for medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the States (H.R. 710), H2659 [26MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6019, H6020, H6031, H6032 [9JY]

Equal Pay Act: anniversary, H5195 [10JN]

Federal agencies and departments: require all officials who stop enforcing a law for any reason to report to Congress (H.R. 3973), H2326 [12MR]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (H.R. 2652), H2659 [26MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6275 [15JY]

Greece: independence anniversary, E436• [25MR]

Green, Michael S.: American Historical Association Eugene Asher Distinguished Teaching Award recipient, H243 [15JA], E80• [15JA]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H6019, H6020 [9JY]

Highway Trust Fund: funding, H5885 [9JY]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings in Las Vegas, NV, H5149 [9JN]

Immigration: Executive order to cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H2326 [12MR]

——— reform, H7306 [9SE]

——— reform (H.R. 15), unanimous-consent request, H7197 [1AU]

Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (H.R. 5051), H6240 [15JY]

Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, H191 [14JA]

Las Vegas, NV: express condolences for victims and commend first responders to shootings, H5148 [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), H4486 [20MY]

Library of Congress: anniversary of Hispanic Reading Room, E1454• [19SE]

National Council on Disability: review of certain standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (H.R. 5166), H6671 [23JY]

Nevada: anniversary of statehood, E372• [13MR]

Nigeria: 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), H4486 [20MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 770), H8373 [4DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3253 [29AP]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), H6227 [15JY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), consideration (H. Res. 669), H6240 [15JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4943, H4984 [29MY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in U.S. v. Windsor relative to constitutionality of Defense of Marriage Act definition of marriage as only being between one man and one woman, H5806 [26JN]

——— decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Burwell relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H6240 [15JY]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1483• [19SE]

Travel Promotion Act: extend (H.R. 4450), H6628 [22JY]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H87 [9JA], H2012 [27FE]

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

Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 2258), H7588 [16SE]

——— require college courses that are approved for purposes of Dept. of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs to charge veterans tuition and fees at the in-State tuition rate (H.R. 357), H1524 [3FE]

Votes: position on missed, H8050• [18NO]

World War II: recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France, H4922 [29MY]

Tributes

Isham, Robert, E827• [22MY]

Rogers, Jim, H5508 [19JN]