LUJÁN, BEN RAY (a Representative from New Mexico)

Appointments

Committee to escort Pope Francis into the House Chamber, H6191 [24SE]

Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [6JA], H7338 [29OC]

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, H3501 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 2903), H9271 [10DE]

Animals: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2493), H3643 [1JN]

——— outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 2293), H8155 [5NO]

——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1942), H2880 [12MY]

——— support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen capacity of countries to counter wildlife trafficking, and designate major wildlife trafficking countries (see H.R. 2494), H7391 [2NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 239), H1567 [3MR]

Arizona: repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see H.R. 2811), H4491 [17JN]

Belarus: continue U.S. sanctions (see H.R. 3107), H5290 [16JY]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to participants in Bloody Sunday, Turnaround Tuesday, or the Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March, which served as a catalyst for the Voting Rights Act (see H.R. 431), H535 [22JA]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1619), H2032 [25MR]

——— issue postage stamp in commemoration of Selma to Montgomery, AL, voting rights marches (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1613 [4MR]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H5298 [20JY]

Colleges and universities: support efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education (see H. Res. 214), H2475 [27AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1197), H2356 [21AP]

Computer Science Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 554), H9272 [10DE]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2858), H7391 [2NO]

Crime: denounce attacks on healthcare centers for women, providers of healthcare for women, and patients and affirm right of women to access reproductive services without fear of violence or intimidation (see H. Res. 558), H9079 [8DE]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 1258), H6789 [1OC]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 197), H482 [21JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see H.R. 1728), H9329 [15DE]

——— publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance (see H.R. 845), H1618 [4MR]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (see H.R. 1061), H9691 [17DE]

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. 985), H2959 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense: review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 3068), H5235 [15JY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 1434), H1768 [18MR]

——— increase participation of women, girls, and underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and industry (see H.R. 840), H1850 [23MR]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 882), H1116 [24FE]

——— provide access to higher education through a Federal-State partnership to waive community college tuition and provide grants to minority-serving institutions to assist low-income students (see H.R. 2962), H4954 [8JY]

——— provide guidance on how dependent students with noncitizen parents without Social Security numbers may obtain Federal student assistance for college (see H.R. 1833), H2305 [16AP]

——— provide State relief from Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see H.R. 1089), H2356 [21AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy as the lead Federal agency for coordinating Federal, State, and local assistance to promote the energy retrofitting of schools (see H.R. 756), H3310 [18MY]

——— improve high-end computing research and development program (see H.R. 874), H1567 [3MR]

——— improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (see H.R. 1158), H1498 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service by providing a 2-fiscal-year budget authority (see H.R. 395), H406 [14JA]

——— authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 4209), H9329 [15DE]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 1209), H2794 [1MY]

——— enhance and further research prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see H.R. 2515), H9080 [8DE]

——— establish a National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission (see H.R. 1192), H6228 [24SE]

——— establish a National Family Caregiving Project (see H.R. 3099), H9080 [8DE]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 3381), H5766 [29JY]

——— improve essential oral health care for lower-income individuals (see H.R. 539), H3390 [19MY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 1600), H2357 [21AP]

——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 1717), H2110 [26MR]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1312), H2420 [22AP]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2342), H6138 [17SE]

——— reauthorize program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment for deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns (see H.R. 1344), H5404 [22JY]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 1101), H5775 [29JY]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 1211), H5775 [29JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (see H. Res. 327), H4542 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 861), H1038 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and submit a report on veterans’ homelessness (see H.R. 251), H2310 [16AP]

——— provide assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations for specialized housing and supportive services to elderly persons who are the primary caregivers of related children (see H.R. 2188), H2769 [30AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 344), H403 [14JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of Chicano Park in San Diego, CA (see H.R. 3711), H8646 [30NO]

——— convey to States all right, title, and interest in, and to a percentage of, the mineral royalties and other amounts required to be paid relative to public land and deposits in the State (see H.R. 945), H1034 [12FE]

——— designate the Billy Frank, Jr., Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and establish Medicine Creek Treaty National Historic Site within the wildlife refuge (see H.R. 2270), H2876 [12MY]

——— provide technical or financial assistance to Hispanic-serving institutions for the establishment of historic preservation training and degree programs (see H.R. 1541), H2467 [23AP]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 249), H757 [3FE] (see H.R. 407), H1662 [16MR]

——— take parcels of Federal land into trust for the benefit of certain Indian Pueblos in New Mexico (see H.R. 1880), H2307 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a veterans business enterprises program (see H.R. 3997), H8415 [19NO]

——— include broadband conduit installation in certain highway construction projects (see H.R. 3805), H7137 [22OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 969), H1067 [13FE]

——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 1769), H8242 [16NO]

——— establish an ombudsman within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3978), H8151 [5NO]

——— evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists (see H.R. 203), H157 [8JA]

——— expand eligibility for, and benefits under, the family caregiver assistance program and enhance compensation for uniformed services members requiring assistance in everyday life (see H.R. 1969), H4138 [10JN]

——— repeal limitation of number of veterans authorized to be enrolled in the Independent Living Program (see H.R. 993), H1068 [13FE]

——— use authorities to furnish health care at non-departmental facilities to veterans who live more than a certain distance from the closest departmental facility that furnishes the necessary care (see H.R. 572), H2959 [13MY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 167), H225 [12JA]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3185), H5465 [23JY]

——— prohibit on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H. Res. 208), H2308 [16AP]

Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 2722), H4135 [10JN]

Drugs: address prescription opioid and heroin abuse (see H.R. 2805), H8860 [1DE]

——— increase access to opioid addiction treatment by expanding ability of medical professionals to provide medication-assisted therapies (see H.R. 2536), H8362 [18NO]

——— reduce deaths occurring from overdoses (see H.R. 2850), H4591 [23JN]

Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 2411), H10712 [18DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 22), H641 [27JA]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 932), H1033 [12FE]

EPA: require manufacturers or importers of asbestos-containing products to report such products and establish a public database of such products (see H.R. 2030), H5089 [10JY]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 1031), H1166 [25FE]

FCC: expand and clarify prohibition on provision of inaccurate caller identification information (see H.R. 2669), H4863 [7JY]

——— promulgate rules in an open proceeding relative to updating its competitive bidding rules (see H.R. 1506), H2115 [26MR]

——— reform and modernize Universal Service Fund Lifeline Assistance Program (see H.R. 2638), H3877 [3JN]

——— revise sponsorship identification rules to require disclosure of significant donors to persons paying for broadcasts of political matters or matters involving issues of public importance (see H.R. 2125), H2767 [30AP]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 304), H357 [13JA]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 3635), H6704 [29SE]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1651), H2107 [26MR]

FEMA: award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfire (see H.R. 1009), H1771 [18MR]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1217), H6836 [6OC]

Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see H.R. 916), H1032 [12FE]

Forest Service: amend the Forest Legacy Program to authorize States to allow certain entities to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the program (see H.R. 1582), H1899 [24MR]

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. 671), H754 [3FE]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (see H.R. 6), H3642 [1JN]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 426), H6137 [17SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3268), H5589 [28JY]

Housing: amend energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing (see H.R. 3135), H6228 [24SE]

Immigration: prohibit Executive agencies from using the term ‘‘alien’’ to refer to an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or national and establish a uniform definition for the term ‘‘foreign national’’ (see H.R. 3785), H7175 [23OC]

Iran: immediately release U.S. citizens that it holds and provide all known information on any U.S. citizens that have disappeared within its borders (see H. Res. 233), H4383 [15JN]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 1475), H3916 [4JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 1814), H4493 [17JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 1933), H2501 [28AP]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 17), H4138 [10JN]

Medicaid: anniversary (see H. Res. 400), H5769 [29JY]

——— provide a standard definition of therapeutic foster care services (see H.R. 835), H9271 [10DE]

Medicare: add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements (see H.R. 556), H638 [27JA]

——— allow physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 3355), H9329 [15DE]

——— anniversary (see H. Res. 400), H5769 [29JY]

——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 2124), H8155 [5NO]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1342), H3565 [21MY]

——— permit certain providers licensed in a State to provide telemedicine services to certain beneficiaries in a different State (see H.R. 3081), H5783 [31JY]

——— prevent increase in part B premiums and deductibles (see H.R. 3696), H7139 [22OC]

——— provide coverage of an initial comprehensive care plan for beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see H.R. 1559), H3391 [19MY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1608), H7175 [23OC]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H1850 [23MR]

——— provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2404), H3309 [18MY]

——— provide programs to prevent prescription drug abuse (see H.R. 2298), H2957 [13MY]

——— reform practices of recovery audit contractors (see H.R. 2156), H7333 [28OC]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 775), H854 [5FE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1220), H3758 [2JN]

Mental health: issue semipostal stamp to support mental health awareness (see H.R. 3640), H6981 [16OC]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 244), H3574 [22MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the median wage (see H.R. 2150), H2768 [30AP]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 963), H7175 [23OC]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 238), H2770 [30AP]

Native Americans: authorize grants to Indian tribes to further achievement of tribal coastal zone objectives (see H.R. 2719), H4345 [12JN]

——— fulfill responsibility to serve the higher education needs of the Navajo people and clarify, unify, and modernize prior Diné College legislation (see H.R. 2958), H5777 [29JY]

——— reaffirm trust status of land taken into trust by the U.S. for the benefit of an Indian tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust (see H.R. 3137), H5330 [21JY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1786), H5776 [29JY]

NIH: expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 619), H9329 [15DE]

NSF: establish program to support undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 1924), H2354 [21AP]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 2500), H9026 [7DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 2050), H2496 [28AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 430), H478 [21JA]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H477 [21JA]

——— reinstate limits for contributions made to national parties to support Presidential nominating conventions, national party headquarters buildings, and recounts (see H.R. 154), H190 [9JA]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 15), H1502 [27FE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 12), H919 [10FE]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 28), H4243 [11JN]

——— reinstate overnight delivery standards for market-dominant products (see H.R. 784), H854 [5FE]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 54), H4243 [11JN]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 47), H3565 [21MY]

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. 699), H810 [4FE]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 379), H1372 [26FE]

Public lands: designate certain lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors (see H.R. 996), H1068 [13FE]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 727), H4544 [18JN]

——— treat as a State relative to authorizing certain government-owned corporations to restructure their debt obligations under certain bankruptcy proceedings (see H.R. 870), H7090 [21OC]

Renewable energy: establish a Federal renewable electricity standard and a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers (see H.R. 3426), H5768 [29JY]

——— promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 2663), H3913 [4JN]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2902), H4863 [7JY]

——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 846), H1085 [20FE]

Silvis, IL: mint coins in recognition and celebration of Hero Street, USA (see H.R. 2525), H3559 [21MY]

Social Security: extend and improve State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 919), H1033 [12FE]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 973), H1663 [16MR]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 842), H916 [10FE]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1378), H3507 [20MY]

Taxation: eliminate lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 1286), H1611 [4MR]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1260), H1610 [4MR]

——— extend investment tax credits for residential and commercial energy efficient property and clean energy technologies (see H.R. 2412), H3386 [19MY]

——— make improvements in the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 902), H981 [11FE]

——— promote savings through a credit for low- and middle-income taxpayers who deposit tax refunds into designated savings options (see H.R. 4236), H9270 [10DE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 2061), H3254 [15MY]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H1800 [19MR]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 885), H2212 [14AP] (see H.R. 2867), H4775 [25JN]

Water: reauthorize EPA WaterSense program, create State and local conservation and efficiency programs, support recycling, storage, and management projects, improve water data, and provide for drought preparedness (see H.R. 291), H356 [13JA]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 3546), H10712 [18DE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 52), H5850 [8SE]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 51), H7139 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: assist in coordination among science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) efforts in States and strengthen capacity of schools to prepare students in such fields (see H.R. 1081), H1163 [25FE]

Dept. of HHS: expand and intensify programs on translational research and related activities relative to cavernous angioma (see H.R. 2480), H3506 [20MY]

——— reauthorize residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women and provide grants to State substance abuse agencies to promote innovative service delivery models for such women (see H.R. 3691), H6835 [6OC]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 994), H1068 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: retire coal preference right lease applications for which an affirmative commercial quantities determination have been made (see H.R. 1820), H2269 [15AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include local government minimum wage requirements in determining wages for work-study allowances under educational assistance programs (see H.R. 3979), H8151 [5NO]

Depts. of Energy and Labor: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1503), H1803 [19MR]

EPA: provide compensation to injured persons relating to the Gold King Mine spill and amend CERCLA to address mining-related issues (see H.R. 3602), H6227 [24SE]

FCC: require material in the online public inspection file of a covered entity, including political ad buying information, to be made available in a format that is machine-readable (see H.R. 4179), H9011 [3DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: limit penalties to a State that does not meet its maintenance of effort level of funding to a one-time penalty (see H.R. 1080), H1163 [25FE]

Native Americans: expand certain exceptions for long-term lease limits for the Pueblo of Santa Clara (see H.R. 4255), H9327 [15DE]

——— improve education (see H.R. 1082), H1163 [25FE]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see H.R. 2174), H2769 [30AP]

New Mexico: make technical corrections to Navajo water rights settlement (see H.R. 1406), H1721 [17MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: expand and intensify programs on translational research and related activities relative to cavernous angioma (H.R. 2480), H3507 [20MY]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 994), H1071 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: retire coal preference right lease applications for which an affirmative commercial quantities determination has been made (H.R. 1820), H2270 [15AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: include local government minimum wage requirements in determining wages for work-study allowances under educational assistance programs (H.R. 3979), H8154 [5NO]

Depts. of Energy and Labor: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (H.R. 1503), H1805 [19MR]

EPA: provide compensation to injured persons relating to the Gold King Mine spill and amend CERCLA to address mining-related issues (H.R. 3602), H6228 [24SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: limit penalties to a State that does not meet its maintenance of effort level of funding to a one-time penalty (H.R. 1080), H1165 [25FE]

Native Americans: expand certain exceptions for long-term lease limits for the Pueblo of Santa Clara (H.R. 4255), H9328 [15DE]

——— improve education (H.R. 1082), H1165 [25FE]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (H.R. 2174), H2771 [30AP]

New Mexico: make technical corrections to Navajo water rights settlement (H.R. 1406), H1722 [17MR]

Motions

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), H6918 [8OC]

Remarks

Corp. for National & Community Service: tribute to Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, E477• [14AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 861), H1169 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 994), E1074• [15JY]

Kiwanis International: anniversary, E48• [12JA]

Los Alamos Historical Society: tribute, E199• [12FE]

National Latino Behavioral Health Association: tribute to scholarship recipients, E1339• [24SE]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), motion to recommit, H6918 [8OC]

——— prohibit any activity to contravene Executive order protecting Indian sacred sites, H6918 [8OC]

NDI New Mexico (organization): Albuquerque Business First (publication) NonProfit of the Year award recipient, E1618• [16NO]

New Mexico: anniversary of Trinity Test, E1074• [15JY]

——— tribute to 3d Congressional District organizations recognized by White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics as Bright Spots in Hispanic Education, E1504• [21OC]

NSF: establish science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) grant program for Hispanic-serving institutions, H3451 [20MY]

Sante Fe, NM: Candyman Strings & Things (business) recipient of National Association of Music Merchants Dealer of the Year and Music Makes a Difference awards, E8• [6JA]

——— tribute to Kiwanis Club of Sante Fe, E48• [12JA]

Technology: provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (H.R. 1806), H3451 [20MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1516• [22OC]

Tributes

Benner, Gregg, H3767 [3JN], H3905 [4JN]

Garcia, Lilly, E1565• [29OC]

Pelky, Phyllis, H7267 [28OC]

Ulibarri, Mariano, E1587• [4NO]

Yazzie, Alex, E427• [26MR]