POLIS, JARED (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 132), consideration (H. Res. 152), H1780 [19MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1735), H3155 [14MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1735), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 449), H6759 [1OC]

Dept. of Education: 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), H1274, H1275, H1278, H1297 [26FE], H4913 [8JY]

——— 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), consideration (H. Res. 125), H1191 [26FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), consideration (H. Res. 212), H2376 [22AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), consideration (H. Res. 27), H246 [13JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2822), H4785, H4797, H4805 [7JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2822), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4614 [24JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide for removal or demotion of employees based on performance or misconduct (H.R. 1994), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5618 [29JY]

——— provide resource flexibility for health care services (H.R. 3236), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5618 [29JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3887 [4JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: reauthorize (S. 1177), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 542), H8882 [2DE]

EPA: extend compliance date of rules on carbon dioxide emissions from existing powerplants pending judicial review and allow States to protect ratepayers from rate increases and reliability issues (H.R. 2042), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4614 [24JN]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1688 [17MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 348), consideration (H. Res. 420), H6096 [17SE]

——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (H.R. 185), consideration (H. Res. 27), H246 [13JA]

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability to reduce frivolous lawsuits (H.R. 758), consideration (H. Res. 420), H6096 [17SE]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2647), H5002 [9JY]

FRS: establish advisory boards for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1195), consideration (H. Res. 200), H2229 [15AP]

Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (H.R. 527), consideration (H. Res. 78), H771 [4FE]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 78), H771 [4FE]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), H5077 [10JY]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 333), H4614 [24JN]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 420), H6096 [17SE]

——— allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 449), H6759 [1OC]

Intelligence services: enhance sharing of information about cybersecurity threats (H.R. 1560), consideration (H. Res. 212), H2376 [22AP]

Iran: prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (H.R. 3457), consideration (H. Res. 449), H6759 [1OC]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), consideration (H. Res. 481), H7050 [21OC]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation case procedures (S.J. Res. 8), consideration (H. Res. 152), H1780 [19MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), H7680 [4NO]

——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 546), H8981 [3DE]

——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 512), H7649 [4NO]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 1190), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4455 [17JN]

Power resources: modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), H8942 [2DE]

——— modernize energy infrastructure and energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 542), H8882 [2DE]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5618 [29JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2578), H3686, H3727, H3761 [2JN]

SEC: make technical corrections to enhance ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital markets and reduce regulatory burdens (H.R. 37), consideration (H. Res. 27), H246 [13JA]

——— protect retail customers from differing standards of conduct for brokers and investment advisers and confusion from rule changes (H.R. 1090), consideration (H. Res. 491), H7207 [27OC]

Taxation: make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (H.R. 622), consideration (H. Res. 200), H2229 [15AP]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 560), H9284 [11DE]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 1105), consideration (H. Res. 200), H2229 [15AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 160), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4455 [17JN]

Appointments

Committee to escort Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into the House Chamber, H1528 [3MR]

Conferee: S. 1177, Student Success Act, H8272 [17NO]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H3501 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 3563), H6178 [18SE]

——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 3564), H6178 [18SE]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 2903), H5239 [15JY]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 2661), H5469 [23JY]

American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see H.R. 413), H430 [20JA]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 3193), H5592 [28JY]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2849), H5592 [28JY]

——— establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2493), H4432 [16JN]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 2269), H2876 [12MY]

——— outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 2293), H5776 [29JY]

——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1942), H2795 [1MY]

——— support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen capacity of countries to counter wildlife trafficking, and designate major wildlife trafficking countries (see H.R. 2494), H4003 [9JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 239), H6789 [1OC]

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

Armed Forces: expand use of telehealth under TRICARE program for active servicemembers, their dependents, retirees, and veterans (see H.R. 2725), H4136 [10JN]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see H.R. 1095), H1368 [26FE]

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2430), H3387 [19MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: observe anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable (see H. Res. 310), H4864 [7JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 54), H5777 [29JY]

——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1610), H2773 [30AP]

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. 504), H1771 [18MR]

——— eliminate incentives for corporations to hold accumulated earnings offshore, invest in domestic infrastructure, and provide international tax reform (see H.R. 625), H1038 [12FE]

——— ensure that employees are not misclassified as non-employees (see H.R. 3427), H6981 [16OC]

Career and Technical Education Act: improve programs (see H.R. 1447), H1769 [18MR]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 3660), H6787 [1OC]

Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post Office Building, Colorado Springs, CO: designate (see H.R. 382), H1084 [20FE]

Children and youth: promote trauma-informed practices, positive behavioral intervention, services for children who have experienced trauma or toxic stress, and improved coordination between programs that serve young children (see H.R. 2217), H5592 [28JY]

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), H641 [27JA]

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

Climate: provide communities with tools to respond to extreme weather and implement a strategy to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources on which tourism and recreation jobs and local economies depend (see H.R. 2804), H4490 [17JN]

Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for income share agreements for students to fund postsecondary education (see H.R. 3432), H5769 [29JY]

——— support community college and industry partnerships (see H.R. 3862), H7391 [2NO]

——— support efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education (see H. Res. 214), H2355 [21AP]

Colorado: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in El Paso and Teller Counties (see H.R. 2223), H2792 [1MY]

——— require a land conveyance involving the Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest (see H.R. 1554), H1848 [23MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1197), H2212 [14AP]

Commission To Verify Iranian Nuclear Compliance: establish (see H.R. 3741), H7139 [22OC]

Computers: clarify definition of ‘‘access without authorization,’’ eliminate redundant laws allowing charges to be brought for violations of such access, and reform penalties for violations (see H.R. 1918), H2354 [21AP]

Congress: require all candidates to run in single open primaries and limit ensuing general election to top two candidates from such primaries (see H.R. 2655), H3913 [4JN]

Congressional Research Service: provide public Internet access to certain publications (see H. Res. 34), H406 [14JA]

Constitution—U.S.: restore integrity of the Fifth Amendment relative to due process of law in civil forfeiture proceedings (see H.R. 540), H3921 [8JN]

Contracts: prohibit use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict ability of consumers to communicate relative to goods or services that were the subject of the contract (see H.R. 2110), H3310 [18MY]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 525), H581 [26JA]

Copyrights: allow consumers to permanently unlock all electronic devices and media that do not infringe on existing copyrights (see H.R. 1587), H1899 [24MR]

——— 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. 238), H187 [9JA]

Correctional institutions: eliminate private prisons, reinstate Federal parole system, increase oversight of companies providing inmate services, and end detention quotas and improve monitoring relative to immigrants (see H.R. 3543), H6789 [1OC]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2858), H6750 [30SE]

——— prohibit the sale or distribution of cosmetics containing synthetic plastic microbeads (see H.R. 1321), H5783 [31JY]

Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges for the district of Colorado (see H.R. 2919), H4770 [25JN]

——— create special motion to dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) (see H.R. 2304), H2957 [13MY]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2309), H2957 [13MY]

——— provide a temporary license for certain mortgage loan originators transitioning between bank and nonbank entities (see H.R. 2121), H5776 [29JY]

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]

——— improve Federal sentencing and corrections system by reducing crime, curtailing over-criminalization, concentrating prison space on violent and career criminals, and reducing recidivism (see H.R. 2944), H6789 [1OC]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 1258), H1610 [4MR]

Cuba: facilitate export of U.S. agricultural products, remove impediments to export of medical devices and medicines, allow travel by U.S. citizens, and establish an agricultural export promotion program (see H.R. 635), H702 [2FE]

——— grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 738), H1624 [6MR]

——— lift trade embargo (see H.R. 403), H412 [16JA] (see H.R. 735), H2115 [26MR]

——— lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 634), H702 [2FE] (see H.R. 664), H2655 [29AP]

Dalits: condemn practice of untouchability and discrimination in South Asia and Asian diaspora, call for an end to such practice, and put pressure on nations still practicing Dalit untouchability (see H. Res. 158), H2501 [28AP]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 197), H103 [7JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see H.R. 3187), H5465 [23JY]

——— expand authority to sell or exchange small parcels of National Forest System land to enhance management and resolve minor encroachments (see H.R. 1214), H1902 [24MR]

——— publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance (see H.R. 845), H1502 [27FE]

——— require animals in Federal research centers be included in the definition of animal under the Animal Welfare Act (see H.R. 746), H4492 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: reduce number of nuclear weapons and related programs (see H.R. 1534), H1847 [23MR]

——— review citizenship and residency eligibility requirements for enlistment of certain aliens in Armed Forces (see H. Res. 179), H2111 [26MR]

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

Dept. of Education: amend the process by which students with certain special circumstances apply for Federal financial aid for college (see H.R. 860), H980 [11FE]

——— award grants to establish, expand, or support an existing school-based mentoring program to assist at-risk middle school students with transition to high school (see H.R. 541), H638 [27JA]

——— award grants to establish pediatric early literacy programs for health care providers and facilities (see H.R. 523), H705 [2FE]

——— award grants to States to improve delivery of high quality assessments (see H.R. 408), H705 [2FE]

——— clarify Federal Pell Grant duration limits of borrowers who attend an institution of higher education that closes or commits fraud or other misconduct (see H.R. 3512), H6074 [16SE]

——— create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in certain troubled schools to reduce dropout rates (see H.R. 2022), H2464 [23AP]

——— 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. 2268), H2876 [12MY]

——— establish a comprehensive literacy program (see H.R. 858), H917 [10FE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to support career and technical education exploration programs in middle schools and high schools (see H.R. 2186), H3215 [14MY]

——— establish an Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 374), H431 [20JA]

——— integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education into elementary and secondary instruction, encourage STEM professional development, and support research on engineering education (see H.R. 823), H1116 [24FE]

——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3721), H6935 [8OC]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 882), H981 [11FE]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 2773), H4863 [7JY]

——— provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2057), H2496 [28AP]

——— provide State relief from Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see H.R. 1089), H2212 [14AP]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 2763), H4652 [24JN]

——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 1399), H2271 [15AP]

——— recruit, support, and prepare principals to improve student academic achievement at high-need schools (see H.R. 930), H1033 [12FE]

——— revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 3179), H5976 [11SE]

——— simplify and streamline information on institutions of higher education made publicly available (see H.R. 3178), H5976 [11SE]

——— simplify the college financial aid application process (see H.R. 3177), H5465 [23JY]

——— strengthen student achievement and graduation rates, and prepare young people for college, careers, and citizenship through innovative partnerships (see H.R. 495), H1038 [12FE]

——— update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data on student retention, graduation, and earnings outcomes (see H.R. 2518), H4243 [11JN]

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), H853 [5FE]

——— reauthorize Weatherization Assistance Program and State Energy Program (see H.R. 3420), H6976 [9OC]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see H.R. 1877), H3917 [4JN]

——— authorize grants for training and support services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3090), H5290 [16JY]

——— designate maternity care health professional shortage areas (see H.R. 1209), H2212 [14AP]

——— establish a National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission (see H.R. 1192), H1663 [16MR]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 1602), H2357 [21AP]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 3381), H6706 [29SE]

——— improve essential oral health care for lower-income individuals (see H.R. 539), H867 [9FE]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1312), H3214 [14MY]

——— reauthorize certain trauma care programs (see H.R. 648), H1618 [4MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 861), H1038 [12FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 1076), H9080 [8DE]

——— develop and implement national standards for the use of solitary confinement in correctional facilities (see H.R. 3399), H7028 [20OC]

——— establish a pilot grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 1680), H2311 [16AP]

——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 994), H5591 [28JY]

——— prohibit use of amounts from Asset Forfeiture Fund for DEA Domestic Cannabis Suppression/Eradication Program (see H.R. 3518), H6750 [30SE]

——— reauthorize the Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program (see H.R. 3091), H5290 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to train individuals for employment in renewable energy and energy efficiency industries (see H.R. 1005), H1166 [25FE]

——— extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 1088), H1806 [19MR]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H1502 [27FE]

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. 2368), H3310 [18MY]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 590), H660 [28JA]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire land in Martinez, CA, for inclusion in John Muir National Historic Site (see H.R. 1289), H2500 [28AP]

——— authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 581), H757 [3FE]

——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 1460), H1801 [19MR]

——— designate at least one city in the U.S. each year as an ‘‘American Civil Rights City’’ (see H.R. 1161), H1498 [27FE]

——— improve coal royalties by collecting royalties based on actual market value of the coal and increasing transparency and standardizing the royalty collection process (see H.R. 3303), H9272 [10DE]

——— place certain lands in Skagit and San Juan Counties, WA, into trust for the Samish Indian Nation (see H.R. 1632), H2212 [14AP]

——— prevent the waste of gas produced under oil and gas leases on Federal land and collect royalty on all gas production (see H.R. 3289), H5763 [29JY]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 249), H2154 [13AP]

——— restore mandatory funding status of the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3257), H5588 [28JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: convene a citizens panel to make recommendations for likeness of a woman on the twenty dollar bill (see H.R. 1910), H2501 [28AP]

——— improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see H.R. 1550), H3759 [2JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 667), H754 [3FE]

——— 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), H3759 [2JN]

——— expand membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (see H.R. 915), H1032 [12FE]

——— extend authorization for construction of medical center in Aurora, CO, and enter into an agreement with the Corps of Engineers to manage such construction (see H.R. 593), H660 [28JA] (see H.R. 1681), H2212 [14AP]

——— improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 2516), H3559 [21MY]

——— improve disability compensation evaluation procedures for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder or mental health conditions related to military sexual trauma (see H.R. 1607), H2656 [29AP]

——— improve provision of health care for women veterans (see H.R. 1356), H2773 [30AP]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 456), H664 [28JA]

——— issue, upon request, veteran identification cards to certain veterans (see H.R. 91), H2310 [16AP]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see H.R. 748), H2356 [21AP]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1594), H1900 [24MR]

——— revise definition of spouse for purposes of veterans benefits in recognition of new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 1598), H2212 [14AP]

——— revive and expand the Intermediate Care Technician Pilot Program (see H.R. 1247), H1771 [18MR]

——— transfer authority for construction of future major medical facility projects to the Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 1681), H2212 [14AP]

——— 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), H4593 [23JN]

Developing countries: authorize aid to reduce poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote agricultural-led economic growth, and build resilience among vulnerable populations (see H.R. 1567), H4862 [7JY]

——— provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see H.R. 2100), H3391 [19MY]

Disasters: convene an interagency working group to assess Federal activities relative to extreme weather resilience across key sectors and support State, local, and private sector resiliency efforts (see H.R. 2227), H2792 [1MY]

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: issue semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3092), H5290 [16JY]

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

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 317), H358 [13JA]

Drugs: exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1635), H2467 [23AP]

——— focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 920), H1618 [4MR]

——— prohibit Federal prosecution of residents who are acting in accordance with their State’s marijuana laws (see H.R. 1940), H2415 [22AP]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 472), H6936 [8OC]

Economy: jump-start economic recovery through formation and growth of new businesses (see H.R. 962), H1066 [13FE]

Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 2411), H9206 [9DE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 22), H4958 [8JY]

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]

——— prohibit employers from requiring low-wage workers to enter into non-compete covenants and require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into such covenants (see H.R. 2873), H5592 [28JY]

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]

——— regulate wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4215), H9269 [10DE]

——— require manufacturers or importers of asbestos-containing products to report such products and establish a public database of such products (see H.R. 2030), H5783 [31JY]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 1284), H2794 [1MY]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 35), H2210 [14AP]

Europe: encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 354), H5593 [28JY]

——— express concern regarding anti-Semitism and encourage greater cooperation with European governments, European Union, and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 130), H2271 [15AP]

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

Fab Foundation: provide a Federal charter for the National Fab Lab Network, a network of digital fabrication facilities providing community access to advanced manufacturing tools (see H.R. 1622), H5118 [13JY]

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. 2449), H3388 [19MY]

——— support Working Families Agenda (see H. Res. 506), H7346 [29OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave because of the death of a son or daughter (see H.R. 2260), H2876 [12MY]

FDA: require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 913), H1032 [12FE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit requirement that private entities design or alter their commercial information technology products to facilitate Government surveillance (see H.R. 726), H811 [4FE]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 1336), H1613 [4MR]

Federal employees: ensure that 6 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 532), H664 [28JA]

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1651), H2271 [15AP]

FEMA: award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfire (see H.R. 1009), H1069 [13FE]

——— enter into agreement with National Research Council to study urban flooding (see H.R. 2616), H3757 [2JN]

——— prohibit recouping of certain assistance (see H.R. 638), H1501 [27FE] (see H.R. 797), H2115 [26MR]

Financial institutions: amend securities, commodities, and banking laws to make information reported to financial regulatory agencies electronically searchable (see H.R. 2477), H3505 [20MY]

——— create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2076), H2497 [28AP]

——— provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1188), H5848 [8SE]

Financial literacy: encourage greater public-private sector collaboration to promote for students and young adults (see H. Res. 232), H2880 [12MY]

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]

——— provide for better understanding of the epidemic of gun violence (see H.R. 3926), H9329 [15DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2740), H4242 [11JN]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 19), H9308 [11DE]

Freedom of Information Act: strengthen (see H.R. 653), H4432 [16JN]

Freedom of religion: improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance and through stronger responses to violations and extremism (see H.R. 1150), H2799 [5MY]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H664 [28JA]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (see H.R. 6), H4002 [9JN]

Higher Education Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 505), H7346 [29OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3268), H5783 [31JY]

House Rules: amend to protect House employees from employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity (see H. Res. 428), H6790 [1OC]

Housing: reform the housing finance system (see H.R. 1491), H1802 [19MR]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 624), H2315 [17AP]

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. 3069), H5236 [15JY]

——— establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see H.R. 3987), H8151 [5NO]

——— 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), H7139 [22OC]

——— provide punishments for immigration consultants that provide fraudulent services to immigrants (see H.R. 1123), H1369 [26FE]

Information technology: apply first sale doctrine to any computer program that enables a machine or other product to operate (see H.R. 862), H980 [11FE]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 263), H3212 [14MY]

Investments: require 401(k) plan sponsors to inform participants of projected monthly income expected at retirement based on current account balances (see H.R. 2317), H3211 [14MY]

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), H3391 [19MY]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 1654), H2108 [26MR]

J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, Washington, DC: redesignate as FBI Building (see H.R. 3801), H7137 [22OC]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 1475), H7390 [2NO]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 1814), H2268 [15AP]

Law enforcement: provide for the expungement and sealing of youth criminal records (see H.R. 3156), H5592 [28JY]

——— provide for the humane treatment of youths who are in police custody (see H.R. 3155), H5592 [28JY]

——— require a warrant to obtain e-mails or cell phone location information from communications-related service providers (see H.R. 656), H703 [2FE]

Law enforcement officers: reaffirm right of individuals to record law enforcement authorities and full protection of law to possess recording devices and data saved on such devices (see H. Con. Res. 41), H2464 [23AP]

LGBT Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 549), H9011 [3DE]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 329), H4542 [18JN]

LIHEAP: reauthorize (see H.R. 2226), H2792 [1MY]

Marine mammals: prohibit the breeding, taking, importation, and exportation of orcas and orca products for public display (see H.R. 4019), H9376 [16DE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: redesignate as a national historic park (see H.R. 2880), H7254 [27OC]

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

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

——— count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1571), H2467 [23AP]

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

——— provide coverage of an initial comprehensive care plan for beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see H.R. 1559), H2156 [13AP]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1608), H3507 [20MY]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H1636 [13MR]

——— provide for a phased-in expansion of telehealth coverage (see H.R. 2948), H5592 [28JY]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 1516), H2420 [22AP]

——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see H.R. 2102), H5592 [28JY]

Mental health: protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 36), H3565 [21MY]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the median wage (see H.R. 2150), H3508 [20MY]

Mining and mineral resources: improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1926), H2795 [1MY]

——— modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (see H.R. 963), H1166 [25FE]

——— transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2403), H8281 [17NO]

Minnesota: withdraw Federal land located within the Rainy River Drainage Basin from location, entry, and patent under mining laws (see H.R. 2072), H2960 [13MY]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 522), H8152 [5NO]

National Credit Union Administration: clarify authority to improve credit union safety and soundness (see H.R. 989), H2656 [29AP]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 38), H2307 [16AP]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 2661), H5469 [23JY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 251), H2799 [5MY]

National Innovation in Education Day: designate (see H. Res. 161), H1803 [19MR]

National Park Service: establish the African American Civil Rights Network (see H.R. 3683), H6794 [5OC]

National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 456), H7028 [20OC]

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 1900), H2794 [1MY]

Native Americans: authorize grants to Indian tribes to further achievement of tribal coastal zone objectives (see H.R. 2719), H4135 [10JN]

——— 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), H5405 [22JY]

Nepal: authorize preferential treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 2659), H3913 [4JN]

——— ensure unique needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities of women and girls are considered and addressed in efforts to provide humanitarian relief and assistance in aftermath of earthquake (see H. Res. 261), H2958 [13MY]

——— express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake (see H. Res. 235), H2654 [29AP]

——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2033), H2773 [30AP]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1786), H7175 [23OC]

NLRB: strengthen protections for employees wishing to advocate for improved wages, hours, or other terms or conditions of employment and provide stronger remedies for interference with these rights (see H.R. 3514), H6074 [16SE]

No Name-Calling Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 8), H535 [22JA]

NOAA: establish Climate Change Education Program (see H.R. 1961), H3917 [4JN]

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

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose safety violations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see H.R. 2090), H2880 [12MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool (see H.R. 467), H2821 [8MY]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 2500), H5332 [21JY]

Patent and Trademark Office: provide for permanent funding (see H.R. 1832), H2420 [22AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish a public health insurance option (see H.R. 265), H188 [9JA]

——— modify definition of small employer relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 1624), H4493 [17JN]

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

——— reform system of public financing of Presidential elections, establish a system for financing congressional elections, and promote disclosure of Federal campaign disbursements (see H.R. 424), H664 [28JA]

——— 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), H157 [8JA]

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

Postal Service: provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 3412), H5768 [29JY]

Power resources: impose tax on greenhouse gas emissions, reduce corporate tax rate to mitigate high energy costs, assist displaced coal industry workers, and protect consumers from transition to new energy sources (see H.R. 2202), H2791 [1MY]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 47), H2960 [13MY]

Privacy: clarify prohibition on warrantless searching of collections of communications for U.S. persons (see H.R. 2233), H3508 [20MY]

——— permit telecommunications and Internet service providers to publicly estimate the number of Federal data requests they receive and the number of individuals targeted for data collection orders (see H.R. 689), H755 [3FE]

——— prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 2277), H3310 [18MY]

——— require operators that provide online and similar services to educational agencies or institutions to protect the privacy and security of personally identifiable information (see H.R. 2092), H2652 [29AP]

——— 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: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 224), H7390 [2NO]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 727), H811 [4FE]

Rabin, Yitzhak: tribute (see H. Res. 513), H8243 [16NO]

Railroads: allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings (see H.R. 390), H6893 [7OC]

Religion: condemn violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslim Americans and express condolences to victims of hate crimes (see H. Res. 569), H9691 [17DE]

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

Russia: call for release of Ukrainian fighter pilot, Nadiya V. Savchenko (see H. Res. 50), H1373 [26FE]

SBA: ensure equal access for HUBZone designations to all tax-paying small business owners (see H.R. 4156), H8970 [2DE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2902), H4769 [25JN]

SEC: revise rules to increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to compensatory benefit plans (see H.R. 1675), H2108 [26MR]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3257), H5588 [28JY]

Securities: clearly define and statutorily prohibit insider trading (see H.R. 1625), H7139 [22OC]

Social Security: provide for equal treatment of individuals in same-sex marriages (see H.R. 2025), H2464 [23AP]

——— 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. 546), H2270 [15AP]

——— 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]

SSA: confer spousal benefits to any legally married individual regardless of marriage laws in the State of residence (see H.R. 1404), H1721 [17MR]

——— establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 1439), H1768 [18MR]

States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 1346), H2212 [14AP]

——— limit redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 1347), H2212 [14AP]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1943), H2416 [22AP]

Syria: convene international negotiations intended to stop the civil war, stem the flow of refugees, and create a strategy to defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 508), H8155 [5NO]

Taiwan: develop a strategy to obtain observer status at the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) (see H.R. 1853), H4003 [9JN]

Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 681), H755 [3FE]

Taxation: allow a credit for qualified conservation contributions which include national scenic trails (see H.R. 781), H854 [5FE]

——— allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2535), H5089 [10JY]

——— allow deductions and credits relative to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (see H.R. 1855), H2306 [16AP]

——— exclude from gross income payments under the Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program and certain amounts received under the Indian Health Professions Scholarship Program (see H.R. 1842), H2467 [23AP]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H5089 [10JY]

——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 235), H1116 [24FE]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 641), H814 [4FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 631), H667 [30JA] (see H.R. 2061), H2497 [28AP]

——— provide for the taxation of marijuana (see H.R. 1014), H1084 [20FE]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 232), H3916 [4JN]

——— reform and reset the excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 767), H4003 [9JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 1533), H1847 [23MR]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for large oil companies (see H.R. 3311), H5764 [29JY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 4287), H9690 [17DE]

Terrorism: better secure U.S. international borders and prevent terrorists from entering the U.S. by allowing suspension of certain countries from the Visa Waiver Program and enhancing intelligence assessments (see H.R. 158), H9026 [7DE]

Tibet: call for substantive dialogue, without preconditions, in order to address Tibetan grievances and secure a negotiated agreement for the Tibetan people (see H. Res. 337), H4650 [24JN]

——— promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1112), H3254 [15MY]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 662), H4243 [11JN]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 1282), H2035 [25MR]

Tubman, Harriet: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1743), H4652 [24JN]

Tunisia: commend democracy efforts and free and fair elections and affirm relationship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 277), H6707 [29SE]

Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 154), H1769 [18MR]

U.S. Code: replace references to ‘‘wives’’ and ‘‘husbands’’ in Federal law with references to ‘‘spouses’’ (see H.R. 2976), H5239 [15JY]

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

——— promote early voting in Federal elections and prevent unreasonable waiting times for voters at polling places used in such elections (see H.R. 411), H919 [10FE]

——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 2887), H4768 [25JN]

——— require States to ensure individuals who provide identifying information to motor vehicle authorities are automatically registered to vote in Federal elections unless eligibility requirements are not met (see H.R. 2694), H4432 [16JN]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 2867), H4957 [8JY]

Water pollution: require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal the oil and gas industry exemption from the Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 1482), H1850 [23MR]

Weather: enhance planning, preparation, and dissemination of best practices for extreme weather to increase resiliency, improve regional coordination, and mitigate financial risk (see H.R. 3190), H5465 [23JY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 52), H4863 [7JY]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2654), H3913 [4JN]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 2248), H2876 [12MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arapaho National Forest: adjust boundary (see H.R. 1324), H1613 [4MR]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and designate Tenmile Recreation Management Area and Porcupine Gulch Protection Area (see H.R. 2554), H3560 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: aid gifted and talented and high-ability learners by empowering teachers (see H.R. 2960), H4861 [7JY]

——— 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. 1507), H1803 [19MR]

——— improve teacher and principal effectiveness by investing in evidence-based best practices in training, evaluation, and support (see H.R. 848), H916 [10FE]

——— invest in innovation for education (see H.R. 847), H916 [10FE]

——— simplify and improve Federal Direct Loan Program through income-contingent repayment to provide stronger protections for borrowers, encourage responsible borrowing, and save money for taxpayers (see H.R. 3752), H6974 [9OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (see H.R. 1978), H2417 [22AP]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol (see H.R. 1013), H1084 [20FE]

EPA: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources under the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 1548), H1848 [23MR]

Immigration: reform EB–5 immigrant investor visa program (see H.R. 616), H662 [28JA]

Library of Congress: expand availability to exemptions to prohibition on copyrighted technological protection measures to facilitate computer security research, personal device maintenance, and technological innovation (see H.R. 1883), H2307 [16AP]

Motor vehicles: establish requirements on marijuana-impaired driving and direct National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue comprehensive guidance on best practices to prevent marijuana-impaired driving (see H.R. 2598), H3641 [1JN]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 433), H6188 [22SE]

National Retirement Security Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 488), H7138 [22OC]

Patent and Trademark Office: require disclosure of ownership and transfers of ownership of patents (see H.R. 1896), H2318 [20AP]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see H.R. 2656), H3913 [4JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 846), H916 [10FE]

Vizguerra-Ramirez, Jeanette: relief (see H.R. 397), H406 [14JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Arapaho National Forest: adjust boundary (H.R. 1324), H1617 [4MR]

Dept. of Education: aid gifted and talented and high-ability learners by empowering teachers (H.R. 2960), H4862 [7JY]

——— establish American Dream Grant program to encourage States to increase access to higher education to low-income students regardless of immigration status (H.R. 1507), H1805 [19MR]

——— improve teacher and principal effectiveness by investing in evidence-based best practices in training, evaluation, and support (H.R. 848), H918 [10FE]

——— invest in innovation for education (H.R. 847), H918 [10FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (H.R. 1978), H2419 [22AP]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol (H.R. 1013), H1084 [20FE]

EPA: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources under the Clean Air Act (H.R. 1548), H1849 [23MR]

Immigration: reform EB–5 immigrant investor visa program (H.R. 616), H664 [28JA]

Patent and Trademark Office: require disclosure of ownership and transfers of ownership of patents (H.R. 1896), H2318 [20AP]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (H.R. 2656), H3915 [4JN]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (H.R. 846), H918 [10FE]

Vizguerra-Ramirez, Jeanette: relief (H.R. 397), H408 [14JA]

Explanations

Previous Question Vote—What It Really Means, H246 [13JA], H1191 [26FE], H1780 [19MR], H2230 [15AP], H2376 [22AP], H4455 [17JN], H4614 [24JN], H5621 [29JY], H6096 [17SE], H6759 [1OC], H7050 [21OC], H7207 [27OC], H7649 [4NO], H8882 [2DE], H8982 [3DE], H9284 [11DE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3567 [22MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers, H1190 [26FE]

Appropriations: making continuing, H9276, H9283 [11DE]

Arapaho National Forest: adjust boundary (H.R. 1324), H2488 [28AP]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H2368 [22AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2016–2025 (H. Con. Res. 27), consideration (H. Res. 163), H1862 [24MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1619), H2168 [14AP], H2226, H2229 [15AP]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 132), consideration (H. Res. 152), H1775, H1777, H1779 [19MR]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 19), H116, H117, H122, H123 [8JA]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, H99 [7JA]

——— proposal to re-establish U.S. diplomatic relations and lift trade and travel restrictions, H237 [13JA]

——— U.S. policy, H99 [7JA]

DEA: prohibit funding to enable bulk collection of personal communications records, H3727 [2JN]

Dept. of Defense: assess outreach for small business concerns owned and controlled by women and minorities prior to outsourcing military base contracts, H3195 [14MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1735), H3155, H3156, H3195 [14MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1735), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 449), H6753, H6755, H6756, H6757 [1OC]

Dept. of Education: allow grants to be used for the creation and distribution of open access textbooks and open educational resources, H1278, H1279 [26FE]

——— allow local educational agencies to administer their own, locally designed academic assessment system in place of the State-designed academic system, H1258 [26FE]

——— allow State education agencies and eligible entities to use Local Academic Flexible Grant funds to audit and streamline assessment systems, H1278 [26FE]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement, H4911 [8JY]

——— allow States to use funding allocated for library resources and instructional materials to award grants to education professionals for restorative justice and conflict resolution training, H1273 [26FE]

——— allow States to withdraw from Common Core State Standards or any other specific academic standards, H1284 [26FE]

——— encourage collaboration and sharing of best practices between charter schools and local education agencies, H1275, H1276 [26FE]

——— ensure teachers, parents, and other educational professionals receive education on the harms of copyright piracy in order to educate students to that end, H1272 [26FE]

——— establish a competitive grant program to foster expansion and replication of excellent public charter schools, H8881 [2DE]

——— help States develop and improve qualifications and training of early childhood educator workforce, H1298 [26FE]

——— improve teacher and principal effectiveness by investing in evidence-based best practices in training, evaluation, and support (H.R. 848), H4882 [8JY]

——— permit States and local education agencies to use funds designated for teacher training and retention to fund Pay for Success initiatives, H1270 [26FE]

——— protect students from higher education costs and increased student loan interest rates, H2026 [25MR]

——— reaffirm right of students, teachers, and school administrators to free exercise of religion, H1293 [26FE]

——— require annual statewide assessments to measure student growth and require student growth to be a component of achievement within a State’s established accountability system, H1256 [26FE]

——— require States to provide a description for college and career counseling opportunities for homeless youth in their State plan, H1289 [26FE]

——— sunset certain Federal educational regulations, H1255 [26FE]

——— support charter schools as a critical part of education system and support opening more charter schools, H1274, H1275 [26FE]

——— 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), H1255, H1256, H1258, H1264, H1270, H1272, H1273, H1274, H1275, H1276, H1278, H1279, H1284, H1289, H1293, H1298 [26FE], H1483 [27FE], H4909, H4911, H4913, H4923, H4924 [8JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, H4447 [17JN]

——— Deferred Action for Parental Accountability program implementation, H3321 [19MY]

——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), consideration (H. Res. 212), H2370, H2372, H2373, H2374 [22AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), H195 [12JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 240), consideration (H. Res. 27), H238, H246 [13JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 861), H1130, H1157, H1158 [25FE], H1180, H1181, H1183, H1185 [26FE]

——— making continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 35), consideration (H. Res. 129), H1379 [27FE]

——— reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, H9276 [11DE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (H.R. 1076), H8880 [2DE], H8981 [3DE], H9275, H9283, H9284 [11DE]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of marijuana on non-Federal lands, H3749, H3750 [2JN]

——— prohibit funding to prevent States from implementing laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana, H3746 [2JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (H.R. 344), H769, H770 [4FE]

Dept. of the Interior: notify landowners, and any adjacent landholders, when federally owned minerals beneath their land have been leased for oil and gas development, H8942, H8943 [2DE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2822), H4785, H4797, H4805 [7JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2822), consideration (H. Res. 333), H4609, H4613 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide States and local governments flexibility in creating a surface transportation system for their community, H3887, H3888 [4JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: develop policies to facilitate the transition of Armed Forces members from military service to civilian life and workforce, H2954, H2955 [13MY]

——— establish a Veterans Conservation Corps (H.R. 1978), H2954, H2955 [13MY]

——— expand Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program, H2955 [13MY]

——— improve authority to suspend and remove employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety (H.R. 2999), H5612 [29JY]

——— make certain improvements in information security (H.R. 1128), H2373 [22AP]

——— provide for removal or demotion of employees based on performance or misconduct (H.R. 1994), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5612, H5613, H5616, H5617 [29JY]

——— provide resource flexibility for health care services (H.R. 3236), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5612, H5613, H5616, H5617 [29JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3887, H3888 [4JN]

Education: allow parents to opt students out of required testing and exempt schools from including such students in the schools’ testing participation requirements, H4913 [8JY]

——— provide college and career-ready standards and set performance, growth, and graduation rate targets for all student subgroups, H4923, H4924 [8JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: prohibit termination of State or local collective bargaining laws, memorandums, or other agreements, H1264 [26FE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1177), conference report, H8891 [2DE]

——— reauthorize (S. 1177), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 542), H8876, H8880 [2DE]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (H.R. 932), H7647 [4NO]

——— provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1029), H1688 [17MR]

——— solicit nominations for Scientific Advisory Board membership from institutions of higher learning and research institutions based on work relevant to the Board, H1688 [17MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize, H5612, H5613, H5616, H5617 [29JY], H6091, H6092 [17SE]

——— reauthorize and reform (H.R. 3611), H6755, H6757 [1OC]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 1031), H1777, H1779 [19MR], H4609, H4611, H4612, H4613 [24JN]

FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), H5419 [23JY]

——— issue a report on the risks and benefits associated with a two-tiered approval process that would permit certain medical devices to provisionally come to market if they have demonstrated safety but not efficacy, H5077, H5078 [10JY]

Federal agencies and departments: allow consideration of social cost of carbon to be incorporated into any rulemaking or guidance document, H4797 [7JY]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 348), consideration (H. Res. 420), H6091, H6094 [17SE]

——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (H.R. 185), consideration (H. Res. 27), H238 [13JA]

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: improve attorney accountability to reduce frivolous lawsuits (H.R. 758), consideration (H. Res. 420), H6091, H6095 [17SE]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (H.R. 1335), consideration (H. Res. 274), H3492, H3494, H3495 [20MY]

Forest Service: Volunteer Fire Assistance Program funding, H4785 [7JY]

Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 2647), H5002, H5003 [9JY]

——— restore ability to file lawsuits against potentially illegal or improper forest management tools, H5002, H5003 [9JY]

FRS: establish advisory boards for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 1195), consideration (H. Res. 200), H2224, H2226, H2227, H2228 [15AP]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6090, H6091, H6094 [17SE]

Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (H.R. 527), consideration (H. Res. 78), H767, H769, H770 [4FE]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), consideration (H. Res. 78), H767, H769, H770 [4FE]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (H.R. 6), H5077, H5078 [10JY]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 596), H734 [3FE]

House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions during Independence Day district work period (H. Res. 333), H4609, H4613 [24JN]

——— legislative priorities, H7048 [21OC]

Immigration: deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (H.R. 3009), consideration (H. Res. 370), H5410, H5412, H5414, H5415 [23JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H195 [12JA], H238 [13JA], H1379 [27FE]

——— reform, H238, H246 [13JA], H766 [4FE], H1156, H1157 [25FE], H3323, H3324, H3326, H3327 [19MY], H4447 [17JN], H7200 [27OC]

Intelligence services: enhance sharing of information about cybersecurity threats (H.R. 1560), consideration (H. Res. 212), H2370, H2372, H2373, H2374 [22AP]

Iran: approve agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (H.R. 3461), consideration (H. Res. 412), H5886 [10SE]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (H.R. 3457), consideration (H. Res. 449), H6753, H6755, H6756, H6757 [1OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (H.R. 1814), H7049 [21OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2250), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3323, H3324, H3326, H3327 [19MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 2250), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 560), H9276, H9283, H9284 [11DE]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims (H.R. 963), H7049 [21OC]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 1937), consideration (H. Res. 481), H7048, H7049 [21OC]

National security: extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers (S. 1035), H2374 [22AP]

Navy: reduce statutory requirement for number of operational aircraft carriers, H3155, H3156 [14MY]

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation case procedures (S.J. Res. 8), H1784 [19MR]

——— disapprove rule relative to representation case procedures (S.J. Res. 8), consideration (H. Res. 152), H1775, H1777, H1779 [19MR]

NOAA: climate research funding, H3686, H3687 [2JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1185 [26FE], H1377 [27FE], H3887 [4JN], H4912 [8JY], H6096, H6110 [17SE], H7048 [21OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 546), H8976, H8978, H8981 [3DE]

——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 512), H7642, H7647, H7648 [4NO]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H734 [3FE]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 30), consideration (H. Res. 19), H116, H117, H122, H123 [8JA]

——— repeal (H.R. 596), H734 [3FE]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (H.R. 1190), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4451, H4454 [17JN]

Point of order, H1180 [26FE]

Public lands: prohibit funding to contravene the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, H4805 [7JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3494 [20MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, H7642, H7647, H7648 [4NO], H8976, H8978, H8981 [3DE]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3323, H3324, H3326, H3327 [19MY]

——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5612, H5613, H5616, H5617 [29JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, H4881 [8JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2578), H3686, H3687, H3727, H3746, H3749, H3750 [2JN]

SEC: make technical corrections to enhance ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital markets and reduce regulatory burdens (H.R. 37), consideration (H. Res. 27), H238 [13JA]

——— protect retail customers from differing standards of conduct for brokers and investment advisers and confusion from rule changes (H.R. 1090), consideration (H. Res. 491), H7202, H7204, H7205, H7206 [27OC]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: allow for sales of petroleum products to fund other priorities, H7648 [4NO]

——— proposed sale of petroleum, H8978 [3DE]

Taxation: make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes (H.R. 622), consideration (H. Res. 200), H2224, H2226, H2227, H2228 [15AP]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 560), H9276 [11DE]

——— reform the Federal tax code, H114 [8JA]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (H.R. 1105), consideration (H. Res. 200), H2224, H2226, H2227, H2228 [15AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 160), consideration (H. Res. 319), H4451, H4454 [17JN]

Technology: provide for investment in innovation through research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve U.S. competitiveness (H.R. 1806), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3323, H3324, H3326, H3327 [19MY]

World Hemophilia Day: observance, E591• [28AP]

Reports filed

In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Polis: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 114–381), H9327 [15DE]

Statements

Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: Executive Office the President, H5413 [23JY]

Tributes

Arnold, Fredric, H8980 [3DE]

Foxx, Representative, H767 [4FE]