SAFETY
Amendments
Aviation: improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), S6422 [5AU], H5990 [16SE]
CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (S. 142), S8610, S8611, S8614 [10DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), H2428, H2433, H2434, H2435, H2436, H2437, H2438, H2439, H2440, H2441, H2442 [23AP]
——— 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]
——— take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among departmental components (H.R. 615), S4116 [11JN]
Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 125), S2671, S2695 [6MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8024 [17NO], S8034, S8055, S8063, S8064, S8083, S8105, S8106, S8107, S8108, S8109, S8110, S8111 [18NO], S8168, S8169, S8170 [19NO], H3760 [2JN], H3830, H3832, H3833, H3834, H3835, H3836, H3837, H3838, H3839, H3840, H3841, H3844, H3846, H3847, H3848, H3850, H3851, H3852, H3853, H3854, H3856, H3860, H3861, H3863, H3865, H3866, H3868, H3869, H3870, H3875, H3876, H3880 [3JN], H3882, H3883, H3884, H3885, H3886, H3887, H3888, H3891, H3892, H3893, H3894, H3895, H3896, H3917 [4JN], H3972, H3973, H3975, H3976, H3977, H3978, H3979, H3980, H3981, H3982, H3983, H3984, H3985, H3986, H3987, H3988, H4004 [9JN]
FAA: amend the Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other issued certificates, and revise the third class medical certification regulations (S. 571), S8674, S8678, S8687 [15DE]
FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), H5426, H5430, H5431, H5432, H5433 [23JY]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5355 [22JY]
Motor vehicles: allow automotive industry employees who provide information on motor vehicle defects or noncompliance to receive a percentage of monetary penalties resulting from enforcement actions (S. 304), S2487 [28AP]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 23), H5987 [16SE]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 34), S7163, S7167 [6OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S2358 [22AP], S2407, S2408, S2409, S2412, S2413, S2414 [23AP], S2434, S2435, S2436, S2437, S2438, S2439 [27AP], S2444, S2456, S2482, S2485, S2486 [28AP], S2505, S2511, S2540 [29AP], S2549, S2583, S2584, S2587 [30AP], S2694, S2695 [6MY], S2725, S2726, S2733 [7MY], H2972 [14MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), S1205, S1206 [27FE], H1495 [27FE]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), consideration (H. Res. 362), H5196 [15JY]
——— 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]
Toxic Substances Control Act: modernize (H.R. 2576), S8796 [17DE]
Appointments
Conferees: H.R. 22, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, S7887 [10NO]
——— H.R. 22, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, H8136 [5NO], H8278 [17NO]
Articles and editorials
Bigger’s Not Better—Longer Tractor-Trailers Spell Trouble on the Road, S5895 [27JY]
Cleanup Underway for Nearly 3M-Gallon Saltwater Spill in ND, S374 [22JA]
Company Wants To Expand Nuclear Waste Site in Texas, H2690 [30AP]
Don’t Let the Senate Throw Away 40 Percent of America’s Homeless Youth, S1408 [11MR]
Feds Issued Warning to Pipeline Company in November, S459 [26JA]
House Honors the Late Rep. Jim Oberstar as Congress Fumbles His Greatest Passion, H5205 [15JY]
Let Americans Decide for Themselves on GMOs, H5425 [23JY]
Mandatory GMO Labeling—It’s Your Right To Know, H5423 [23JY]
Montana Oil Spill Renews Worry Over Safety of Old Pipelines, S374 [22JA]
New Mexico Joins Race To Build Storage for Nuclear Waste, H2690 [30AP]
Railroad Quiet Zones Will Silence Train Horns at Four Arvada Crossings, H1597 [4MR]
Yucca Mountain—Unsafe Site Won’t Ever Be Safe for Nuclear Waste, H2690 [30AP]
Bills and resolutions
Air Force: modernize C–130 aircraft and ensure such aircraft meet applicable FAA regulations (see S. 1136), S2530 [29AP]
Alcohol Responsibility Month: designate (see H. Res. 241), H2770 [30AP]
——— support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 162), S2568 [30AP]
Armed Forces: enhance military facilities force protection (see S. 1835), S5455 [22JY]
——— enhance security of military personnel at U.S. military installations and operating locations (see S. 1988), S6381 [5AU]
——— establish process to allow members to carry a concealed personal firearm on a military installation (see S. 1815), S5210 [21JY]
——— improve security at recruitment centers by allowing officers to carry weapons or improving structural security (see S. 1819), S5210 [21JY] (see H.R. 3139), H5330 [21JY]
——— provide enhanced security at recruitment centers through the installation of reinforced bulletproof glass and entry doors (see H.R. 3239), H5588 [28JY]
——— provide that members performing hazardous humanitarian services in West Africa to combat the spread of the ebola outbreak shall be entitled to tax benefits as if serving in a combat zone (see S. 249), S420 [22JA] (see H.R. 694), H755 [3FE]
——— repeal bans on military personnel carrying firearms on military bases (see H.R. 3146), H5330 [21JY]
——— repeal bans on military personnel carrying firearms on military bases and recruitment facilities (see S. 1821, 1823), S5210 [21JY] (see H.R. 3115), H5297 [20JY]
ATF: abolish and transfer functions relating to firearms, explosives, arson, violent crime, and terrorism to the FBI and transfer functions relating to alcohol and tobacco smuggling to the DEA (see H.R. 1329), H1613 [4MR]
——— make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 2753), H4343 [12JN]
——— prevent reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing (see H.R. 1365), H1660 [16MR] (see H.R. 2019), H2464 [23AP]
Aviation: conduct a study to ensure that enhanced communication is provided between commercial aircraft and air traffic control towers (see H.R. 79), H38 [6JA]
——— improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (see H.R. 720), H811 [4FE]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a report on cross-border rail security (see H.R. 2786), H4382 [15JN]
Bureau of Prisons: issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) to officers and employees in Federal medium-security prisons and higher (see S. 238), S420 [22JA] (see H.R. 472), H530 [22JA]
——— provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see S. 368), S772 [4FE] (see H.R. 1545), H1848 [23MR] (see H.R. 1592), H1900 [24MR]
Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 414), H5942 [10SE]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see S. 1473), S3455 [2JN] (see H.R. 2612), H3757 [2JN]
Chemicals: allow marketing, distribution, or sale of solid antimicrobial copper alloys with certain claims and exclude certain solid antimicrobial copper alloys from regulation as drugs or devices (see H.R. 1424), H1768 [18MR]
Children and youth: identify and review certain preventive strategies, improve services for, and protect and assist in the recovery of runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking (see S. 529), S983 [12FE]
——— increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking (see H.R. 468), H530 [22JA]
——— limit hours children work as actors, performers, and models, require blocked trust accounts for their financial protection, and clarify liability of employers for sexual harassment of such child performers (see H.R. 3383), H5767 [29JY]
——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see S. 988), S2244 [16AP]
——— promote youth athletic safety (see S. 436), S900 [10FE] (see H.R. 829), H915 [10FE]
——— provide for overall health and well-being of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 1706), H2110 [26MR]
Children’s Bill of Rights: establish (see H. Res. 476), H6974 [9OC]
Coast Guard: require development and posting of passenger capacity limits for recreational vessels (see S. 1464), S3310 [22MY]
——— require development and posting of passenger capacity limits for recreational vessels and authorize States to enter contracts for provision of boating safety education services (see H.R. 2700), H4001 [9JN]
Colleges and universities: protect victims of sexual violence and improve adjudication of sexual violence allegations (see H.R. 3403), H5767 (see H.R. 3408), H5768 [29JY]
Committee on Gun Violence Prevention: (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 467), H6936 [8OC]
Conservation of natural resources: amend laws relative to sport fish restoration and recreational boating safety (see S. 834), S1708 [23MR] (see H.R. 3462), H5865 [9SE]
Corporations: establish criminal penalties for corporate officers failing to inform and warn of serious dangers posed by corporate actions or products (see S. 2140), S7160 [6OC]
Corps of Engineers: allow flexibility in the maximum cost of projects to ensure safety and reliability of ports (see H.R. 3315), H5764 [29JY]
Correctional institutions: improve effectiveness and efficiency of Federal prison system with offender risk and needs assessment, individual risk reduction incentives and rewards, and risk and recidivism reduction (see H.R. 759), H853 [5FE]
——— require screening of volunteers at Federal prisons for terrorist links (see H.R. 4285), H9690 [17DE]
Courts: restrict protective orders and sealing of cases, and allow disclosure of discovery information in civil actions to ensure disclosures relevant to public health or safety (see H.R. 2336), H3212 [14MY]
CPSC: ban certain chemical flame retardants from upholstered furniture and children’s products (see S. 1976), S6380 [5AU]
——— establish a consumer product safety standard for liquid detergent packets to protect children under the age of five from injury or illness (see S. 588), S1161 [26FE] (see H.R. 1139), H1370 [26FE]
——— issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (see S. 142), S100 [8JA] (see H.R. 1375), H1661 [16MR] (see H.R. 3242), H5588 [28JY]
——— remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from the definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit the issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 225), H155 [8JA]
——— require residential carbon monoxide detectors to meet certain safety standards and encourage States to require installation of such detectors in homes (see S. 1250), S2730 [7MY]
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]
——— encourage States to expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 2120), H2654 [29AP]
——— impose criminal penalties for unsafe operation of unmanned aircraft (see S. 2249), S7814 [5NO]
——— prohibit trespassing on critical infrastructure used in or affecting interstate commerce to commit a criminal offense (see S. 902), S2110 [13AP]
——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see S. 1520), S3776 [4JN]
——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety (see S. 449, 467), S926 [11FE]
——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (see S. 2123), S7102 [1OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: disapprove rule on inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes, including catfish (see S.J. Res. 28), S8602 [10DE]
——— make improvements to the food safety education program (see H.R. 3540), H6136 [17SE]
——— protect against foodborne illnesses and provide enhanced notification of recalled meat, poultry, eggs, and related food products (see S. 1332), S2850 [13MY]
——— use negotiated rulemaking to develop a rule about agriculture quarantine inspection (see H.R. 1091), H1164 [25FE]
Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 177), H42 [6JA]
——— improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 2026), H2464 [23AP]
——— maintain a registry of sexual offenders, require such offenders to register before release from military prisons, ensure civilian law enforcement and the public has access to the registry (see H.R. 956), H1035 [12FE]
——— protect Second Amendment rights of Armed Forces members and civilian employees trained in use of firearms to carry officially-issued or personally-owned firearms on military installations (see H.R. 3227), H5523 [27JY]
Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (see S. 590), S1161 [26FE] (see H.R. 1310), H1612 [4MR] (see H.R. 2680), H3914 [4JN]
——— 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]
——— prevent and reduce use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools (see H.R. 927), H1033 [12FE]
——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 2062), H2497 [28AP]
——— require additional reporting on crime and harm that occurs during student participation in programs of study abroad (see H.R. 3551), H6136 [17SE]
——— require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response (see S. 706), S1438 [11MR] (see H.R. 1490), H1802 [19MR]
Dept. of Energy: provide for modernization, security, and resiliency of the electric grid and carry out programs for research, development, demonstration, and information-sharing for cybersecurity for the energy sector (see S. 1241), S2730 [7MY]
Dept. of HHS: carry out a grant program for co-prescribing opioid overdose reversal drugs (see H.R. 3680), H6787 [1OC]
——— establish and implement mild traumatic brain injury (concussion) management guidelines for school-aged children (see S. 307), S653 [29JA] (see H.R. 582), H660 [28JA]
——— establish grant programs to improve health of border area residents and for hazards preparedness in border areas including bioterrorism, infectious disease, and noncommunicable emerging threats (see S. 1537), S4021 [10JN]
——— improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 2366), H3251 [15MY]
——— include court-appointed guardianship and oversight activities under elder justice programs (see S. 1614), S4298 [18JN]
——— prevent abuse of dextromethorphan by restricting over-the-counter sales and bulk distribution of cough medicines by teenagers (see H.R. 3250), H5588 [28JY]
——— promulgate regulations on patient medication information to ensure patients receive consistent and high-quality information about prescription drugs (see S. 2214), S7594 [28OC]
——— provide for research, surveillance, treatment, prevention, awareness, development of rules of play, standards, and dissemination of information relative to sports-related and other concussions (see H.R. 1271), H1610 [4MR]
——— provide States with flexibility to use certain Federal foster care funding for child welfare programs to improve safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for all children needing welfare services (see S. 1932), S6296 [4AU]
——— reauthorize certain programs relative to national health security (see S. 2055), S6809 [17SE]
——— require a safety assessment of food containers composed of bisphenol A and require food packaging containing bisphenol A to be labeled as such (see S. 821), S1660 [19MR]
——— require mandatory reporting of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement or State child protective services agencies and provide training on what constitutes child abuse or neglect (see S. 2352), S8378 [3DE]
——— require NIH to consider sex differences in medical research and direct FDA to guarantee clinical drug trials are sufficient to determine safety and effectiveness for both men and women (see H.R. 2101), H2653 [29AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize and deploy the EINSTEIN 3A (E3A) cybersecurity program (see H.R. 3305), H5763 [29JY]
——— authorize Office for Countering Violent Extremism (see H.R. 2899), H4769 [25JN]
——— certify that refugees admitted to the U.S. from Iraq or Syria are not security threats to the U.S. prior to admission (see H.R. 3999), H8239 [16NO]
——— codify objectives of Presidential policy directive to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience (see H.R. 85), H39 [6JA]
——— conduct a northern border threat analysis (see S. 1808), S5210 [21JY] (see H.R. 455), H479 [21JA]
——— continue operation of certain programs that support the mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations directorate to combat the exploitation of children (see S. 575), S1118 [25FE] (see H.R. 1998), H2463 [23AP]
——— enhance cybersecurity information sharing and coordination at ports (see H.R. 3878), H7389 [2NO]
——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (see H.R. 3418), H5768 [29JY]
——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (see H.R. 1731), H2151 [13AP]
——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), consideration (see H. Res. 212), H2353 [21AP]
——— enhance partnership with the National Network of Fusion Centers (see H.R. 3598), H6227 [24SE]
——— establish a biometric exit data system (see H.R. 229), H155 [8JA]
——— establish the Securing the Cities program to enhance detection and prevention of nuclear or radiological terrorist events in high-risk urban areas (see H.R. 3493), H5974 [11SE]
——— improve intelligence and information sharing on threats posed by terrorist attacks using chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials (see H.R. 2200), H2791 [1MY]
——— prohibit the Transportation Security Administration from performing security screening operations for surface transportation (see H.R. 115), H39 [6JA]
——— protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (see H.R. 1850), H2306 [16AP]
——— reform and improve FEMA, Office of Emergency Communications, and Office of Health Affairs (see H.R. 3583), H6188 [22SE]
——— require certain maintenance of security-related technology at airports (see H.R. 2770), H4381 [15JN]
——— require individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against the terrorist watchlist (see H.R. 3416), H5768 [29JY]
——— require terrorism threat assessment relative to transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials (see H.R. 3350), H5765 [29JY]
——— research how small and medium unmanned aerial systems could be used in an attack and develop policies and guidelines to prevent or mitigate such an attack (see H.R. 1646), H2107 [26MR]
——— take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among departmental components (see H.R. 615), H662 [28JA]
Dept. of HUD: make acquisition, installation, and maintenance of security cameras, safety lighting, and building locks in public housing an eligible activity under Community Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 968), H1067 [13FE]
Dept. of Justice: allow additional time to process background checks for alien firearm purchases (see S. 2330), S8160 [19NO]
——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see S. 551), S1075 [24FE] (see H.R. 1076), H1163 [25FE] (see H.R. 4237), H9306 [11DE]
——— establish a ‘‘Good Neighbor’’ code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 3569), H6178 [18SE]
——— establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt firearms transfer and possession policies to prevent domestic violence perpetrators from possessing firearms (see S. 2198), S7470 [22OC] (see H.R. 3813), H7138 [22OC]
——— establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 2332), S8191 [30NO] (see H.R. 4073), H8360 [18NO]
——— establish a pilot grant program to assist State and local law enforcement agencies in purchasing body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers (see S. 877), S2040 [26MR] (see H.R. 1680), H2109 [26MR]
——— establish grant program to help State and local law enforcement agencies reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism and other disabilities (see S. 163), S201 [13JA] (see H.R. 4253), H9327 [15DE]
——— establish regional training centers to improve the training of child protection professionals (see S. 2431), S8883 [18DE]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see S. 125), S100 [8JA] (see H.R. 228), H155 [8JA]
——— improve claims process under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for those exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing (see S. 1895), S6136 [29JY] (see H.R. 3345), H5765 [29JY]
——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see S. 331), S697 [2FE] (see H.R. 994), H1068 [13FE]
——— improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (see S. 483), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 471), H530 [22JA]
——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (see H.R. 103), H39 [6JA]
——— incentivize State reporting systems that allow submittal of information by mental health professionals on individuals deemed dangerous relative to firearms possession (see H.R. 2917), H4770 [25JN]
——— include court security officers in the public safety officers’ death benefits program (see S. 1108), S2472 [28AP]
——— make competitive grants to eligible State, tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see S. 2376), S8546 [9DE] (see H.R. 4194), H9205 [9DE]
——— make grants to purchase body-worn cameras for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (see S. 1897), S6136 [29JY] (see H.R. 3544), H6136 [17SE]
——— modify the definition of armor-piercing ammunition to conform to performance rather than metallurgical content (see H.R. 1454), H1769 [18MR]
——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see S. 1770), S5129 [15JY] (see H.R. 2197), H2791 [1MY]
——— reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2667), H3914 [4JN]
——— require State and local law enforcement to report certain information on shooting incidents involving officers and provide grant funds to protect officers from violence and use of force training (see S. 1476), S3456 [2JN] (see H.R. 3481), H5942 [10SE]
——— strengthen law enforcement responses to elder abuse (see S. 1663), S4602 [24JN]
Dept. of Labor: ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see S. 2096), S7005 [29SE] (see H.R. 3625), H6306 [28SE]
——— issue occupational safety and health standard to reduce injuries to patients, nurses, and other health care workers by establishing a safe patient handling, mobility, and injury prevention standard (see S. 2408), S8725 [16DE] (see H.R. 4266), H9374 [16DE]
——— revise regulations concerning the recording and reporting of occupational injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 128), H40 [6JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish State and multistate infrastructure banks to provide loans for repair, construction, renovation, or improvement of educational facilities (see H.R. 1962), H2416 [22AP]
Dept. of Transportation: assist States to rehabilitate or replace certain bridges (see S. 2247), S7814 [5NO]
——— authorize elements to enhance safety, provide regulatory relief, streamline grant programs, and improve accountability and efficiency of oversight efforts (see S. 1732), S4953 [9JY]
——— enhance rail safety and provide for safe transport of hazardous materials (see S. 1114), S2473 [28AP] (see H.R. 2074), H2497 [28AP]
——— ensure motor vehicle crash avoidance information is provided alongside of crashworthiness information where such information is made available to the public (see S. 1535), S4021 [10JN] (see H.R. 2702), H4001 [9JN]
——— ensure safety of DOT–111 tank cars by improving standards for new tank cars and upgrading existing tank cars (see H.R. 1789), H2209 [14AP]
——— ensure that on-duty time for certain commercial motor vehicle drivers does not include waiting time at natural gas or oil well sites (see H.R. 486), H531 [22JA]
——— establish a bus state of good repair program (see S. 1813), S5210 [21JY]
——— establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving (see H.R. 2154), H2768 [30AP] (see H.R. 4014), H8240 [16NO]
——— establish a grant program to improve transportation safety, efficiency, and system performance through innovative technology deployment and operations (see H.R. 3825), H7174 [23OC]
——— establish a national intersection and interchange safety construction program (see H.R. 1606), H2031 [25MR]
——— establish a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure credit assistance pilot program (see H.R. 199), H103 [7JA]
——— establish minimum on-duty staffing standards for air traffic controllers at certain airports (see H.R. 84), H39 [6JA]
——— establish new standards for automobile hoods and bumpers to reduce pedestrian injuries (see S. 1467), S3310 [22MY]
——— expand Federal safety oversight authority over public transit systems (see H.R. 3773), H7026 [20OC]
——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (see S. 650), S1302 [4MR] (see H.R. 3651), H6748 [30SE]
——— improve cruise passenger security and safety (see S. 1673), S4602 [24JN]
——— improve highway safety (see S. 1433), S3238 [21MY]
——— improve safety standards for transporting crude oil by rail (see S. 859), S1891 [25MR] (see S. 1462), S3310 [22MY] (see H.R. 1804), H2268 [15AP]
——— incentivize early adoption of positive train control (see S. 1006), S2245 [16AP]
——— increase certain penalties relative to commercial motor vehicle safety (see H.R. 3887), H7623 [3NO]
——— make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries (see H.R. 1274), H1611 [4MR]
——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see S. 1612), S4298 [18JN]
——— prescribe a motor vehicle safety standard requiring commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with a forward collision avoidance and mitigation braking system (see H.R. 3536), H6136 [17SE]
——— prohibit funding to State or local governments for any program to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders (see S. 127), S100 [8JA] (see H.R. 1861), H2306 [16AP]
——— prohibit subsidiaries of foreign owned corporations from obtaining contracts for the performance of passenger and baggage security screening at domestic commercial airports (see H.R. 3415), H5768 [29JY]
——— provide improved investment in national transportation infrastructure (see S. 1748), S4953 [9JY]
——— recognize hair as an alternative specimen for preemployment and random controlled substances testing of commercial motor vehicle drivers (see S. 806), S1660 [19MR] (see H.R. 1467), H1801 [19MR]
——— reduce Federal highway funding to States that do not enact a law prohibiting use of certain communication devices while operating a motor vehicle (see H.R. 1392), H1721 [17MR]
——— require auto dealers to fix outstanding safety recalls before selling or leasing used passenger motor vehicles (see S. 900), S2110 [13AP]
——— require regulated pipelines be made of steel produced in the U.S. and originating from iron ore and taconite mined and processed in the U.S. (see H.R. 3385), H5767 [29JY]
——— require State motor vehicle departments and registration agencies to notify motor vehicle owners of open safety recalls and require compliance with such recalls prior to registration (see S. 617), S1217 [2MR]
——— waive the state of good repair certification requirement for participants in the pilot program for expedited project delivery (see S. 1734), S4953 [9JY]
——— withhold highway funds from States that do not have in effect laws requiring the use of ignition interlock devices to prevent repeat intoxicated driving (see H.R. 3501), H5974 [11SE] (see H.R. 3759), H6980 [16OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in tracking and procurement of biological implants and tissue or bone grafts (see S. 2334), S8191 [30NO] (see H.R. 1016), H1084 [20FE]
——— carry out certain major medical facility seismic safety projects for which appropriations were made (see S. 833), S1708 [23MR] (see S. 2422), S8883 [18DE] (see H.R. 1543), H1848 [23MR]
——— clarify conditions under which veterans, their spouses, and children may be adjudicated mentally incompetent relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see H.R. 2001), H2463 [23AP]
——— establish a center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of health conditions relative to exposure to burn pits (see H.R. 2237), H2798 [5MY]
——— establish credentialing requirements for medical vendors (see H.R. 3422), H5768 [29JY]
——— improve authority to suspend and remove employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety (see H.R. 2999), H5029 [9JY]
——— improve private treatment of veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (see H.R. 1603), H2031 [25MR]
——— require vendors of automobile adaptive equipment to be certified or licensed to ensure adherence to quality, performance, and safety standards (see H.R. 3471), H5941 [10SE]
——— suspend and remove employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety and improve accountability of employees (see S. 1856), S5526 [23JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 167), H42 [6JA]
——— expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see S. 2286), S8020 [17NO]
——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 235), S420 [22JA]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 2129), S7123 [5OC] (see H.R. 2577), H3581 [29MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), consideration (see H. Res. 287), H3641 [1JN]
Developing countries: promote use of clean cookstoves and fuels in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (see S. 2194), S7470 [22OC]
Disasters: provide a criminal penalty for launching unmanned aircraft (drones) that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property or responding to disasters affecting interstate or foreign commerce (see S. 2156), S7219 [7OC]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 874), S2040 [26MR] (see S. 2359), S8379 [3DE] (see H.R. 1701), H2110 [26MR]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (see S. Res. 319), S8160 [19NO]
Drugs: increase access to opioid addiction treatment by expanding ability of medical professionals to provide medication-assisted therapies (see S. 1455), S3309 [22MY] (see H.R. 2536), H3560 [21MY]
——— promote development of safe drugs for neonates (see S. 2041), S6699 [16SE]
——— provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 707), S1438 [11MR] (see H.R. 1821), H2269 [15AP]
——— reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse (see S. 636), S1246 [3MR]
Eastland (vessel): honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River and reaffirm importance of maritime safety policy (see H. Res. 375), H5467 [23JY]
Education: support provision of safe relationship behavior education and training (see S. 355), S736 [3FE] (see H.R. 3141), H5330 [21JY]
Elder Justice Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 988), H1068 [13FE]
Employment: waive certain protections from requirements to take a polygraph test for certain prospective employees whose job would include caring for or interacting with children (see H.R. 2618), H3757 [2JN]
EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see S. 1987), S6381 [5AU] (see H.R. 2328), H3211 [14MY]
——— assess and manage risks of drought to drinking water (see H.R. 1709), H2110 [26MR]
——— clarify definition of accidental release under the Clean Air Act (see S. 88), S58 [7JA]
——— improve beach monitoring by requiring coastal States to adopt water quality standards, conduct quicker water testing, and improve monitoring and public notification programs (see S. 2335), S8241 [1DE] (see H.R. 4136), H8645 [30NO]
——— provide for assessment and management of risk of algal toxins in drinking water (see S. 460), S926 [11FE]
——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (see H.R. 212), H154 [8JA]
——— publish a health advisory and submit reports relative to microcystins in drinking water (see S. 462), S926 [11FE] (see H.R. 243), H187 [9JA]
——— repeal authorization for program development and implementation grants for coastal recreation water quality monitoring and notification (see H.R. 2556), H3560 [21MY]
——— require manufacturers or importers of asbestos-containing products to report such products and establish a public database of such products (see S. 700), S1384 [10MR] (see H.R. 2030), H2474 [27AP]
——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 1515), H1803 [19MR]
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), H5029 [9JY]
Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (see S. 28), S11 [6JA] (see H.R. 157), H41 [6JA]
——— require an adequate process in preplanned lethal operations that target U.S. or allied citizens (see H.R. 137), H40 [6JA]
FAA: amend the Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other issued certificates, and revise the third class medical certification regulations (see S. 571), S1118 [25FE] (see H.R. 1062), H1163 [25FE]
——— clarify whether an unmanned aircraft conducting aeronautical research flights qualifies for public aircraft status (see S. 387), S832 [5FE] (see H.R. 819), H866 [9FE]
——— conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relative to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies (see H.R. 365), H404 [14JA]
——— establish an interim rule for the operation of small unmanned aircraft for commercial purposes and their safe integration into the national airspace system (see S. 1314), S2849 [13MY]
——— improve process for establishing and revising flight paths and procedures (see H.R. 3965), H8151 [5NO]
——— increase rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots (see H.R. 4295), H10710 [18DE]
——— initiate a rulemaking relative to upgrading aircraft medical kits for children on airplanes (see H.R. 3379), H5766 [29JY]
——— issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see S. 573), S1118 [25FE] (see H.R. 1086), H1163 [25FE]
——— issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see S. 911), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 911), H1032 [12FE]
——— issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 772), H853 [5FE]
——— issue regulations to improve tracking of aircraft in flight (see H.R. 753), H853 [5FE]
——— prohibit flying of unmanned recreational aircraft near commercial airports (see H.R. 798), H855 [5FE]
——— protect the safety of the national airspace system from the hazardous operation of consumer drones (see S. 1608), S4298 [18JN]
——— revise hiring practices for air traffic controller positions (see H.R. 1964), H2416 [22AP]
FAA Modernization and Reform Act: make technical corrections relative to rollover of amounts received in airline carrier bankruptcy (see S. 1646), S4544 [23JN] (see H.R. 2865), H4592 [23JN]
Families and domestic relations: establish a grant program to empower relatives, friends, and coworkers of domestic violence victims to create safety plans (see H.R. 67), H38 [6JA]
——— provide workplace protections relative to the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see S. 2208), S7546 [27OC]
FBI: report on number of firearms transfers resulting from failure to complete a background check within 3 days, and procedures followed after it is discovered a firearm is transferred to an ineligible recipient (see H.R. 3125), H5329 [21JY]
——— require an independent review of operation and administration of the Terrorist Screening Database and its subsets (see H.R. 4240), H9306 [11DE]
FCC: commence proceedings relative to resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency (see H.R. 3998), H8239 [16NO]
FDA: allow for regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids like tobacco cigarettes and establish labeling, packaging, and dosage limits for such products (see H.R. 1517), H1803 [19MR]
——— allow the sponsor of an application for the approval of a targeted drug to rely upon data and information with respect to such sponsor’s previously approved targeted drugs (see S. 2030), S6651 [15SE]
——— enhance reporting requirements pertaining to use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals (see H.R. 2459), H3388 [19MY]
——— ensure eligible product developers have competitive access to approved drugs and licensed biological products to enable development and testing of new products (see H.R. 2841), H4541 [18JN]
——— ensure safety of cosmetics (see S. 1014), S2272 [20AP]
——— ensure the safety of imported seafood (see S. 190), S283 [20JA]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 1599), H2031 [25MR]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), consideration (see H. Res. 369), H5329 [21JY]
——— establish new procedures and requirements for registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events (see H.R. 4075), H8360 [18NO]
——— grant authority to modify predicate/grandfather date for regulation of certain newly deemed tobacco products (see H.R. 2058), H2496 [28AP]
——— limit quantity of inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 2529), H3559 [21MY]
——— permit the sale of, and access to, ‘‘research use only’’ products in diagnostic tests (see H.R. 298), H357 [13JA]
——— require labeling of genetically-engineered fish (see H.R. 393), H406 [14JA]
——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see S. 511), S983 [12FE] (see H.R. 913), H1032 [12FE]
——— require the label of drugs to contain a parenthetical statement identifying the source of any ingredient constituting or derived from a grain or starch-containing ingredient (see H.R. 3648), H6705 [29SE]
——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see S. 1406), S3183 [20MY]
——— withdraw approval for the Essure permanent birth control system (see H.R. 3920), H7741 [4NO]
Federal agencies and departments: create a framework to expedite recruitment of highly qualified information technology and cybersecurity personnel (see S. 2007), S6434 [6AU]
——— prohibit certain agencies from using or purchasing certain firearms and require GAO report on Federal units receiving tactical training that respond to certain high-risk situations (see H.R. 4164), H8971 [2DE]
——— provide for a strategic plan to reform and improve security clearance and background investigation processes (see H.R. 490), H531 [22JA]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: change implementation of Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative relative to trucking company safety records (see H.R. 3093), H5290 [16JY]
——— improve the Compliance, Safety, Accountability initiative (see H.R. 1371), H1661 [16MR]
——— reform (see S. 1669), S4602 [24JN]
Federal Railroad Administration: improve Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program (see S. 797), S1659 [19MR]
——— make loans and loan guarantees available for implementing positive train control systems (see H.R. 946), H1034 [12FE]
FEMA: allow rebuilding, without elevation, of certain structures located in special flood hazard zones that are damaged by fire (see S. 487), S982 [12FE] (see H.R. 947), H1034 [12FE]
——— authorize use of Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to counter violent extremism (see H.R. 1022), H1113 [24FE]
——— carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone (see H.R. 3240), H5588 [28JY]
——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (see H.R. 361), H404 [14JA]
——— designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of National Urban Search and Rescue System (see H.R. 559), H638 [27JA]
——— enhance existing programs providing disaster mitigation assistance by encouraging States to adopt and actively enforce State building codes (see H.R. 1748), H2152 [13AP]
——— establish the Railroad Emergency Services Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety Evaluation (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the National Advisory Council (see S. 546), S1075 [24FE] (see H.R. 1043), H1113 [24FE]
——— reauthorize programs and activities (see H.R. 1471), H1801 [19MR]
——— reauthorize the predisaster hazard mitigation program (see H.R. 830), H915 [10FE]
——— require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to preserve and strengthen interoperable emergency communications capabilities (see H.R. 2206), H2791 [1MY]
Fire prevention: require State and local government approval of prescribed burns on Federal land during conditions of drought or fire danger (see S. 1100), S2431 [27AP]
Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see S. 1977), S6380 [5AU] (see H.R. 410), H430 [20JA]
——— ban the manufacture, importation, sale, or purchase of certain armor-piercing, ‘‘cop-killer’’ handguns and ammunition (see H.R. 3497), H5974 [11SE]
——— develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (see S. 1474), S3456 [2JN] (see H.R. 2613), H3757 [2JN]
——— ensure enforcement of Federal firearms laws and end flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into communities (see H. Res. 520), H8152 [5NO]
——— 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), H1565 [3MR]
——— ensure States submit all records of individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2192), S7413 [21OC]
——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 3411), H5768 [29JY]
——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 2380), H3252 [15MY]
——— express that gun violence is a public health issue and call for legislation that protects the Second Amendment, includes background checks, improves mental health, and makes gun trafficking a Federal crime (see H. Res. 289), H3757 [2JN]
——— extend period during which a firearms licensee is required to wait for a response from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System before being allowed to transfer a firearm (see H.R. 3375), H5766 [29JY]
——— facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see S. 721), S1439 [11MR] (see S. 992), S2245 [16AP]
——— implement a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and a record of sale system for those firearms (see H.R. 3888), H7623 [3NO]
——— prevent gun trafficking (see S. 1760), S5061 [14JY] (see H.R. 2374), H3252 [15MY] (see H.R. 3455), H5865 [9SE]
——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see S. 2213), S7594 [28OC] (see H.R. 3051), H5171 [14JY]
——— prohibit the sale, manufacture, distribution, import, or electronic marketing or advertising of certain firearm receiver castings or blanks and assault weapon or machinegun parts kits (see H.R. 376), H405 [14JA]
——— prohibit the sale of firearms to individuals suspected of terrorism (see H.R. 4069), H8360 [18NO]
——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 226), H155 [8JA]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 407), S833 [5FE] (see H.R. 752), H852 [5FE]
——— provide for the disposition, within a certain time period, of an application to exempt a projectile from classification as armor-piercing ammunition (see H.R. 3802), H7137 [22OC]
——— reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms and require plastic guns to be made with certain non-removable metal parts so they can be detected by metal detectors (see S. 1735), S4953 [9JY] (see H.R. 2699), H4001 [9JN]
——— reduce gun violence, increase mental health counseling, and enhance tracking of lost and stolen firearms (see H.R. 3830), H7188 [26OC]
——— regulate sale of cases and covers that resemble firearms and toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms and provide penalties for violations of such regulations (see H.R. 3224), H5523 [27JY]
——— repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 1449), H1769 [18MR]
——— require background checks for purchases and gun shop employees, prohibit purchase by individuals on terrorist watch list, report lost or stolen guns, and establish standards for concealed carry permits (see H.R. 368), H404 [14JA]
——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 2871), H4650 [24JN]
——— require homemade firearms to have serial numbers (see H.R. 377), H405 [14JA]
——— require licensed importers, manufacturers, or dealers to provide a secure gun storage or safety device with the sale, transfer, or delivery of a firearm (see H.R. 47), H37 [6JA]
——— require sellers or transferors of firearms to take reasonable steps to ensure the recipient is not prohibited from possessing a firearm (see S. 2016), S6533 [9SE]
——— restrict the sale of armor-piercing ammunition (see H.R. 1358), H1635 [13MR]
Food: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 2303), H2957 [13MY]
——— strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 3282), H5762 [29JY]
Food Safety Administration: establish (see S. 287), S589 [28JA] (see H.R. 609), H661 [28JA]
Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 695), H755 [3FE]
FTC: prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children (see S. 430), S900 [10FE] (see H.R. 478), H530 [22JA] (see H.R. 1517), H1803 [19MR]
GAO: study and report to Congress on secure gun storage or safety devices (see H.R. 4145), H8859 [1DE]
Gun-Free School Zones Act: repeal (see H.R. 86), H39 [6JA]
Hazardous Materials Information Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 505), H531 [22JA]
Health: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 1214), S2688 [6MY]
——— provide for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad (see S. 2388), S8602 [10DE]
Highway Beautification Act: anniversary (see S. Res. 288), S7304 [19OC]
Housing: require disclosure by anyone selling a home or a landlord about previous manufacturing of methamphetamine in such homes to buyers or renters (see S. 2405), S8684 [15DE]
Human rights: establish a national strategy to prevent, and provide services for victims of, female genital mutilation (see H.R. 783), H854 [5FE]
Immigration: authorize States in which it is proposed to place or resettle a Syrian refugee to refuse such placement or resettlement if it makes certain certifications (see H.R. 4078), H8360 [18NO]
——— deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (see H.R. 3009), H5029 [9JY]
——— deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (H.R. 3009), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H5401 [22JY]
——— detain any unlawfully present alien who is arrested for certain criminal offenses (see H.R. 2942), H4771 [25JN]
——— detain any unlawfully present alien who is arrested for certain criminal offenses, expedite the removal of such aliens, and report on number of criminal alien arrests, convictions, and removals (see S. 1752), S5008 [13JY] (see S. 1843), S5455 [22JY]
——— ensure that certain aliens receive thorough background investigations before being admitted to the U.S. as refugees (see S. 2435), S8883 [18DE]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (see H.R. 1153), H1498 [27FE]
——— express disapproval of the President’s plan to accept Syrian refugees (see H. Res. 533), H8360 [18NO]
——— extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed (see S. 291), S590 [28JA]
——— give States authority to reject admission of refugees (see H.R. 4030, 4032), H8279 [17NO]
——— give States authority to reject admission of refugees unless there is adequate assurance that the aliens do not present a security risk (see S. 2363), S8494 [8DE] (see H.R. 4197), H9205 [9DE]
——— increase penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the U.S. after being removed (see S. 1762), S5061 [14JY] (see H.R. 3011), H5029 [9JY]
——— limit Federal financial assistance to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law, publish sanctuary jurisdictions, and increase penalties for reentry by removed aliens (see S. 1812), S5210 [21JY]
——— prohibit obligation of Federal funds for admission of refugees from Syria (see H.R. 4025, 4031), H8279 [17NO]
——— prohibit receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities that interfere with the enforcement of Federal immigration law (see S. 1764), S5061 [14JY] (see S. 1814), S5210 [21JY] (see H.R. 3002), H5029 [9JY] (see H.R. 3073), H5236 [15JY]
——— suspend admission and resettlement of aliens seeking refugee status because of the conflict in Syria until adequate protocols are established to protect U.S. national security (see S. 2284), S8020 [17NO] (see H.R. 4048), H8280 [17NO]
——— suspend admission of refugees from Syria and Iraq into the U.S. and give States authority to reject admission of refugees (see H.R. 4033), H8279 [17NO]
Information technology: identify and document best practices for cyber hygiene to improve computer network security (see H.R. 3664), H6787 [1OC]
——— limit ability of companies to share consumer geolocation information accessed through electronic communications devices (see S. 2270), S7912 [10NO]
Intelligence services: require an assessment of fusion center personnel needs (see H.R. 3503), H5975 [11SE]
Iraq: require a report on actions to secure the safety and security of dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya (see S. 1643), S4544 [23JN]
Law enforcement: condemn Stand Your Ground laws, urge rejection and repeal of, and find alternatives for, such legislation, penalize racial profiling, and study ways to elevate the social status of Black males (see H. Res. 96), H856 [5FE]
——— prohibit automated traffic enforcement (see H.R. 950), H1035 [12FE]
——— prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (see H.R. 378), H405 [14JA]
——— provide for oversight of, and place restrictions on, Federal programs that provide equipment to law enforcement agencies (see S. 1245), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 2326), H3211 [14MY]
——— strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 2002), S6381 [5AU] (see H.R. 3722), H6935 [8OC]
——— support local agencies in efforts to serve communities and support use of body worn cameras to promote transparency and protect citizens (see H. Res. 295), H3878 [3JN]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (see S. 665), S1303 [4MR] (see H.R. 1269), H1610 [4MR]
——— ensure Federal officers remain able to ensure their own safety and the safety of their families during a covered furlough (see S. 1162), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2137), H2767 [30AP]
Legislative branch of the Government: enhance enforcement authority for occupational safety and health protections and provide whistleblower and other antidiscrimination protections for employees (see H.R. 3528), H6075 [16SE]
Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (see S. 694), S1383 [10MR] (see H.R. 1215), H1565 [3MR] (see H.R. 3283), H5762 [29JY]
Marathon County, WI: exempt certain highways from vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles (see H.R. 3778), H7088 [21OC]
Medicare: cover supplies associated with insulin injection, home needle removal, decontamination, and disposal devices, and disposal of needles and syringes through a sharps-by-mail or similar program (see S. 1066), S2400 [23AP] (see H.R. 1727), H2111 [26MR]
——— require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 42), H37 [6JA]
Mental health: strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see S. 1738), S4953 [9JY] (see H.R. 2994), H5029 [9JY]
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 S. 1145), S2567 [30AP] (see H.R. 1926), H2415 [22AP]
Motor vehicles: allow automotive industry employees who provide information on motor vehicle defects or noncompliance to receive a percentage of monetary penalties resulting from enforcement actions (see S. 304), S653 [29JA]
——— assist young adults with obtaining driver’s licenses (see H.R. 3792), H7089 [21OC]
——— develop standards to prevent hacking of vehicle control systems, make owners aware of vehicle data collection, and disclose vehicle performance relative to security and privacy (see S. 1806), S5210 [21JY]
——— 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]
——— establish tire fuel efficiency minimum performance standards, improve tire registration, and help consumers identify recalled tires (see S. 1741), S4953 [9JY]
——— prescribe safety standards for autocycles and related equipment (see S. 685), S1383 [10MR] (see H.R. 2892), H4769 [25JN]
——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (see S. 1173), S2568 [30AP] (see H.R. 2198), H2791 [1MY]
——— provide that over-the-road bus drivers are covered under maximum hours of service regulations (see S. 2322), S8160 [19NO]
——— require dealers to disclose the presence of event data recorders on new automobiles and require manufacturers to provide the option to enable or disable such devices (see H.R. 2526), H3559 [21MY]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 125), S2041 [26MR]
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 59), H4771 [25JN]
National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 335), S8684 [15DE]
National Blood Donor Month: designate (see S. Res. 56), S653 [29JA] (see H. Con. Res. 11), H662 [28JA]
National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 216), H2355 [21AP]
National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 70), S833 [5FE] (see S. Res. 341), S8883 [18DE]
National Cheerleading Safety Month: designate (see H. Res. 175), H2111 [26MR]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 1119), S2473 [28AP] (see H.R. 2330), H3211 [14MY]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 264), S6894 [22SE]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see S. 670), S1303 [4MR] (see H.R. 1316), H1612 [4MR]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 473), H6936 [8OC] (see H. Res. 541), H8645 [30NO]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see S. Res. 281), S7219 [7OC]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: carry out a collaborative research effort to prevent drunken driving injuries and fatalities (see S. 1703), S4648 [25JN] (see H.R. 3044), H5117 [13JY]
——— determine appropriate cybersecurity standards for motor vehicles (see H.R. 3994), H8152 [5NO]
——— increase and improve public access to motor vehicle safety information, enhance accountability, and protect motor vehicle consumers (see H.R. 1181), H1499 [27FE]
——— provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority (see S. 1743), S4953 [9JY]
National Lacrosse Month: designate (see H. Res. 267), H3252 [15MY]
National Learn To Swim Month: designate (see H. Res. 206), H2269 [15AP]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (see S. Res. 159), S2568 [30AP]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 39), H2307 [16AP]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 151), S2401 [23AP]
National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 107), H982 [11FE]
National School Bus Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 107), H982 [11FE]
National security: develop metrics to measure effectiveness of security between ports of entry, at ports of entry, and along the maritime border (see S. 1864), S5928 [27JY]
——— enhance security of chemical facilities (see H.R. 54), H38 [6JA]
——— ensure preparedness for chemical, radiological, biological, and nuclear threats (see H.R. 3299), H5763 [29JY]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 186), H2112 [26MR]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 59), S673 [30JA]
——— support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 61), H662 [28JA]
National Weather Service: maintain and operate at least one Doppler weather radar site near cities of a certain size (see S. 2058), S6809 [17SE] (see H.R. 3538), H6136 [17SE]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 23), H36 [6JA]
Native Americans: require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings (see S. 184), S238 [16JA] (see H.R. 1168), H1499 [27FE]
New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see S. 928), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 1786), H2209 [14AP]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (see H.R. 1708), H2110 [26MR]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (see S. 533), S1031 [23FE] (see H.R. 34), H37 [6JA]
——— codify the Hurricane Forecasting Improvement Project (see S. 1343), S2933 [14MY]
NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (see H.R. 3587), H6188 [22SE]
——— ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see S. 964), S2220 [15AP]
——— prohibit certain waivers and exemptions from emergency preparedness and response and security regulations for spent fuel stored at closed nuclear reactors (see S. 944), S2220 [15AP]
——— require nuclear reactor operators to expand emergency planning zones and develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel (see S. 945), S2220 [15AP]
Occupational safety and health: allow employers a grace period to abate certain occupational health and safety violations before being subject to a penalty (see H.R. 1932), H2415 [22AP]
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 S. 1112), S2473 [28AP] (see H.R. 2090), H2652 [29AP]
OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 2500), H3558 [21MY]
Parks and recreation areas: assist States and local governments in developing and implementing emergency notification systems suitable for use on public recreational lands (see H.R. 83), H38 [6JA]
Patents: provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles (see S. 560), S1118 [25FE] (see H.R. 1057), H1162 [25FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see S. 420), S899 [10FE] (see H.R. 33), H37 [6JA] (see H.R. 1191), H1524 [2MR] (see H.R. 2658), H3913 [4JN]
Pharmaceuticals: allow personal importation and reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2623), H3877 [3JN]
——— allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada (see S. 122), S99 [8JA] (see H.R. 2228), H2792 [1MY]
——— allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from certain countries (see S. 1790), S5170 [16JY]
——— ensure greater affordability of prescription drugs (see S. 2023), S6604 [10SE] (see H.R. 3513), H6074 [16SE]
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: provide for direct hire authority for positions (see H.R. 3823), H7174 [23OC]
Pipelines: authorize States to enforce pipeline safety requirements related to wellbores at interstate natural gas storage facilities (see S. 1768), S5129 [15JY]
——— ban shipment of crude oil on, and study pipeline risks in, the Great Lakes, improve oil spill response plans, increase transparency about risks, and expand safety measures in high consequence areas (see S. 2080), S6938 [24SE]
——— establish State revolving loan funds to repair or replace natural gas distribution pipelines (see S. 1209), S2687 [6MY]
——— provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation (see S. 2276), S7913 [10NO]
——— require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines used in commerce (see S. 1208), S2687 [6MY]
Postal Service: conduct a pilot program to conduct nonpostal services at certain post offices, allow shipping of alcoholic beverages, and upgrade the postal vehicle fleet (see S. 1854), S5526 [23JY] (see H.R. 3319), H5764 [29JY]
Privacy: protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (see S. 177), S201 [13JA] (see H.R. 580), H660 [28JA] (see H.R. 1704), H2110 [26MR]
Product safety: prohibit the sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (see H.R. 2936), H4770 [25JN]
——— require businesses to warn employees, consumers, and the appropriate Federal officials of any product or service that poses serious danger to the public (see H.R. 96), H39 [6JA]
Public buildings: improve security at State and local courthouses (see H.R. 1566), H1898 [24MR]
——— reduce costs of Federal real estate and improve building security (see H.R. 2322), H3211 [14MY]
Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 224), H155 [8JA]
Public safety officers: change the date of retroactive application of the provision of certain benefits to injured rescue squad or ambulance crew members (see H.R. 3254), H5588 [28JY]
——— expand benefits to families of officers who suffer fatal climate-related injuries in the line of duty (see S. 1321), S2849 [13MY]
Railroads: allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings (see H.R. 390), H405 [14JA]
——— ensure safety (see H.R. 1405), H1721 [17MR]
——— ensure the safe transportation of Bakken crude oil by rail (see H.R. 1679), H2109 [26MR]
——— establish a local rail facilities and safety program to award grants for freight capacity projects (see H.R. 2933), H4770 [25JN]
——— identify certain dangerous railroad locations and ensure safety of passenger operations at such locations (see H.R. 4050), H8280 [17NO]
——— impose a civil penalty against a carrier when an employee shift change causes a blockage of vehicular traffic at a grade crossing (see H.R. 354), H404 [14JA]
——— improve highway-rail grade crossing safety (see S. 532), S1031 [23FE] (see H.R. 1291), H1611 [4MR]
——— improve safety of hazardous materials rail transportation (see S. 1175), S2568 [30AP]
——— prohibit transportation of certain volatile crude oil by rail (see H.R. 2379), H3252 [15MY]
——— require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 1763), H2153 [13AP]
Recreational vehicles: study proposed vehicle handling requirements for recreational off-highway vehicles and prohibit adoption of such requirements prior to completion of the study (see S. 1040), S2351 [22AP] (see H.R. 999), H1069 [13FE]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 3488), H5942 [10SE]
——— enhance tribal road safety (see S. 1776), S5129 [15JY]
——— expedite deployment of highway construction projects (see H.R. 1620), H2033 [25MR]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (see S. 1350), S2933 [14MY] (see S. 1647), S4544 [23JN] (see H.R. 2353), H3251 [15MY] (see H.R. 2410), H3386 [19MY] (see H.R. 3038), H5116 [13JY] (see H.R. 3064), H5235 [15JY] (see H.R. 3236), H5588 [28JY] (see H.R. 3763), H7026 [20OC] (see H.R. 3819), H7174 [23OC] (see H.R. 3996), H8239 [16NO]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), consideration (see H. Res. 271), H3308 [18MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), consideration (see H. Res. 362), H5171 [14JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), consideration (see H. Res. 388), H5587 [28JY]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 262), S541 [27JA] (see H.R. 1779), H2209 [14AP]
Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act: include bullying and harassment prevention programs (see H.R. 3331), H5764 [29JY]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (see S. 611), S1201 [27FE] (see H.R. 2853), H4591 [23JN]
SBA: allow use of physical damage disaster loans for the construction of tornado safe rooms (see H.R. 2397), H3308 [18MY]
School Bus Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 256), S6651 [15SE]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see S. 311), S653 [29JA] (see H.R. 2902), H4769 [25JN]
——— require all public school employees and those employed in connection with a public school to receive FBI background checks prior to being hired (see S. 63), S58 [7JA]
——— require criminal background checks for school employees (see S. 474), S982 [12FE] (see S. 856), S1781 [24MR]
Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 83), S1031 [23FE] (see H. Res. 112), H1069 [13FE]
Secret Service: provide for additional resources and improve protections for restricted areas (see H.R. 1656), H2108 [26MR]
Senior citizens: provide access to health and financial support services (see S. 1574), S4137 [15JN]
Ships and vessels: exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from fire-retardant materials requirement if certain structural alterations are made to areas that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials (see S. 1717), S4840 [8JY] (see H.R. 1248), H1609 [4MR]
——— improve cruise passenger security and safety (see H.R. 3142), H5330 [21JY]
Social Security: invest in funding prevention and family services to help keep children safe and supported at home with their families (see H.R. 3781), H7088 [21OC]
Sports: conduct a study on the causes of deaths related to high school football and formulate recommendations to prevent such deaths (see H.R. 3986), H8151 [5NO]
——— improve integrity and safety of interstate horseracing (see H.R. 2641), H3877 [3JN]
——— improve integrity and safety of interstate horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping program to be enforced by an independent Thoroughbred Horseracing Anti-Doping Authority (see H.R. 3084), H5289 [16JY]
——— provide additional safety standards for professional boxing (see H.R. 2351), H3251 [15MY]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for surrendering to authorities certain assault weapons (see H.R. 1745), H2152 [13AP]
——— clarify special rules for accident and health plans of certain governmental entities (see S. 910), S2172 [14AP] (see S. 1667), S4602 [24JN]
——— prevent increase of Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2111 [26MR]
——— provide a refundable credit for the installation of sprinklers and elevators in historic structures (see S. 932), S2172 [14AP]
——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 616), S1201 [27FE]
——— treat automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see S. 2068), S6894 [22SE] (see H.R. 3591), H6188 [22SE]
Telecommunications: prohibit interference with communication frequencies used by emergency response providers (see H.R. 3749), H6974 [9OC]
Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (see H.R. 4167), H9010 [3DE]
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), H41 [6JA]
——— defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and enhance homeland security programs to protect the U.S. (see S. 2377), S8546 [9DE]
——— provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (see S. 1318), S2849 [13MY] (see H.R. 1056), H1162 [25FE]
——— review completeness of the FBI Terrorist Screening Database and the derivative terrorist watchlist used by the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 48), H37 [6JA]
Toxic Substances Control Act: amend to protect vulnerable populations from toxic chemicals (see S. 725), S1494 [12MR]
——— modernize (see H.R. 2576), H3577 [26MY]
——— reauthorize and improve (see S. 697), S1384 [10MR]
Transportation: allow States flexibility with safety standards for certain farm vehicles and drivers without jeopardizing Federal transportation funding (see H.R. 3473), H5941 [10SE]
——— ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 2071), H2497 [28AP]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see S. 850), S1781 [24MR] (see S. 946), S2220 [15AP] (see H.R. 1282), H1611 [4MR]
——— provide eligibility under certain highway programs for installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communications equipment (see S. 1499), S3678 [3JN] (see H.R. 910), H1032 [12FE]
——— require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (see H.R. 1692), H2109 [26MR]
Transportation Research Board: study the impact of diverting certain freight rail traffic to avoid urban areas (see H.R. 1290), H1611 [4MR]
Transportation Security Administration: enhance airport security through improved screening of airport employees (see S. 2361), S8438 [7DE]
——— enhance security against terrorist attacks and other security threats to rail and mass transit systems and other modes of surface transportation (see H. Res. 10), H43 [6JA]
——— establish an Ombudsman Office (see H.R. 80), H38 [6JA]
——— improve PreCheck expedited screening program (see H.R. 2843), H4546 [19JN]
——— improve the Federal Flight Deck Officers program (see S. 1594), S4249 [17JN] (see H.R. 4300), H10710 [18DE]
——— increase number of Federal air marshals for certain flights, require criminal investigative training for such marshals, and appoint an ombudsman for the marshals (see H.R. 81), H38 [6JA]
——— limit access to expedited airport security screening at a security checkpoint to participants of the PreCheck program and other known low-risk passengers (see H.R. 2127), H2767 [30AP]
——— prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport (see H.R. 2767), H4381 [15JN]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 3523), H6074 [16SE]
——— require consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee on modifications to the prohibited item list and require a report on the Transportation Security Oversight Board (see H.R. 3144), H5330 [21JY]
——— waive application fee for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities who apply to participate in the PreCheck program (see H.R. 992), H1068 [13FE]
U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (see H.R. 2075), H2497 [28AP]
U.S. Geological Survey: establish National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System (see S. 2056), S6809 [17SE]
Vice Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit threats against former Vice Presidents and members of their families (see S. 250), S466 [26JA]
Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see S. 2268), S7912 [10NO]
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 S. 785), S1629 [18MR] (see H.R. 1482), H1802 [19MR]
Weather: enhance commerce through improved seasonal forecasts (see S. 1331), S2850 [13MY]
Wildfires: establish interagency working group to study use of unmanned aircraft systems for wildland firefighting (see H.R. 2909), H4769 [25JN]
——— implement reforms to Federal land management agency fire programs in order to address complexities of wildfires in a more cost-effective and efficient manner (see H.R. 3363), H5766 [29JY]
——— provide a criminal penalty for launching unmanned aircraft (drones) that interfere with fighting wildfires affecting Federal property (see H.R. 3025), H5088 [10JY]
——— provide additional wildfire suppression activities and for the conduct of certain forest treatment projects (see S. 508), S983 [12FE]
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), H6136 [17SE]
——— prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 2920), H4770 [25JN]
Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 3841), H7254 [27OC]
Cloture motions
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8075 [18NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), motion to proceed, S7963 [16NO]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S2644 [5MY], S2725 [7MY]
Comparisons
Background check requirements for child care and school employees in Dept. of HHS Child Care and Development Block Grant program and Senator Toomey’s legislation on agencies receiving Elementary and Secondary Education Act funds, S1429 [11MR]
Conference reports
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (H.R. 22), H8679–H8822 [1DE]
E-Mails
Description of incident of being surrounded by immigrants while driving: Kelly Glenn Kimbro, H796 [4FE]
Explanations
Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 2029): Cybersecurity Threats Information Sharing, Privacy and Civil Liberties Protections, Federal Network Security Improvement, and Recruitment of Information Technology and Cybersecurity Personnel, S8847–S8850 [18DE]
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (H.R. 22): Payments From Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund to Certified States and Indian Tribes, H8997 [3DE]
Letters
Amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system: Gregory G. Nadeau, Federal Highway Administration, H7588 [3NO]
——— Peter M. Rogoff, Dept. of Transportation, H7588 [3NO]
Automated license plate recognition technology: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H3988 [9JN]
——— several law enforcement organizations, H3989 [9JN]
Central Texas Corridor designation as the future Interstate Route I-14: J.F. Weber, Texas Dept. of Transportation, H7582 [3NO]
Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act: James Corless, Transportation for America (organization), S6115 [29JY]
Dept. of HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement activities report: Representative Blackburn, H8286 [18NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security enhanced multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthening of privacy and civil liberties protections: several Representatives, H9381 [17DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act and Fusion Center Enhancement Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H7357, H7359 [2NO]
——— Representative Nunes, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H7357, H7359 [2NO]
Dept. of Transportation positive train control system implementation deadline extension: Doug Allen, Virginia Railway Express, S6115 [29JY]
——— Michael P. Melaniphy, American Public Transportation Association, S6115 [29JY]
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act: several transportation-related organizations, S7183 [7OC]
Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: National Task Force To End Sexual and Domestic Violence Against Women, H5414 [23JY]
Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2330 [21AP]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2330 [21AP]
Federal surface transportation programs reauthorization: Phil Mendelson, National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board, H2862 [12MY]
Fusion Center Enhancement Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), E1600 [5NO]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1600 [5NO]
Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act: Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H4569 [23JN]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4569 [23JN]
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2423 [23AP]
——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2424 [23AP]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program reauthorization: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H85 [7JA]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H85 [7JA]
Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act: Alastair M. Fitzpayne, Dept. of the Treasury, H1648 [16MR]
Railroad Safety and Positive Train Control Extension Act: Daniel R. Elliott III, Surface Transportation Board, S7018 [30SE]
——— Don Orseno, METRA (commuter rail system), S7016 [30SE]
——— Lance M. Fritz, Union Pacific Corp, S7017 [30SE]
Require entities that operate designated critical infrastructure to report cybersecurity intrusions that could result in catastrophic effects on public health, safety, economic security, or national security: several Senators, S8855 [18DE]
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: Ben Burkett, National Family Farm Coalition, H5352 [22JY]
——— Chris Waldrop, Consumer Federation of America, H5353 [22JY]
——— Jean Halloran and Urvashi Rangan, Consumers Union, H5352 [22JY]
——— John W. Boyd, Jr., National Black Farmers Association, H5351 [22JY]
——— Jostein Solheim, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., H5352 [22JY]
——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5416 [23JY]
——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5416 [23JY]
——— Robynn Shrader, National Co+Op Grocers (organization), H5353 [22JY]
——— Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group, H5353 [22JY]
——— several organizations, H5353 [22JY]
——— Tom Colicchio, Food Policy Action (organization), H5353 [22JY]
States’ option of increasing the truck weight limits on their Interstate Highways: Andrew Matthews, National Troopers Coalition, H7406 [3NO]
Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E1600 [5NO]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1600 [5NO]
Suspend and remove Dept. of Veterans Affairs employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety and improve accountability of employees: Max Stier, Partnership for Public Service (organization), S5530 [23JY]
Treat automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits under certain tax deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation: Bill Webb, Congressional Fire Services Institute, S6897 [22SE]
Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act: Representative Lamar Smith, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H90 [7JA]
——— Representative Shuster, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H90 [7JA]
Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act: American Immigration Lawyers Association, H9052 [8DE]
——— Arab-American Civil Rights League, H9051 [8DE]
——— Karin Johanson, Joanne Lin, and Chris Rickerd, ACLU, H9052 [8DE]
——— Samer Khalaf, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, H9053 [8DE]
——— several organizations, H9053 [8DE]
——— U.S. Travel Association, H9060 [8DE]
——— Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, H9052 [8DE]
Volunteer employees exemption from employer health insurance mandate: Dept. of the Treasury (excerpt), H203 [12JA]
Lists
National Capital region congressional delegation, H2862 [12MY]
Organizations supporting S. 262, Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, S1359 [10MR]
State examples of deficient highway bridges in need of repair, S5897 [27JY]
Top five critical infrastructure projects in the District of Columbia stalled until there is a long-term surface transportation reauthorization, H2862 [12MY]
Motions
Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), H2443 [23AP]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9263 [10DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S7963 [16NO], H3996 [9JN]
Immigration: deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (H.R. 3009), H5449 [23JY]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), H3338 [19MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), H5210 [15JY]
Petitions and memorials
National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board: Federal surface transportation programs reauthorization, H2863 [12MY]
Texas: FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) implementation, E1269, E1272 [11SE]
Press releases
Construction Employment Declines in Half of the States Between May and June as Congress Seeks New Way To Pay for Needed Transportation Upgrades: Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., S5898 [27JY]
NFU Reiterates Support for Mandatory GMO Labeling, Opposes Pompeo Bill but Notes Progress: National Farmers Union, H5351 [22JY], H5423 [23JY]
Proposals
Dept. of Justice denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9263 [10DE]
Remarks in House
Amtrak: Amtrak Police Dept., equipment and veterans hiring initiative funding, H1601 [4MR]
——— capital and debt service grants funding through reductions in FAA operations account funding, H3839, H3840 [3JN]
——— clarify that passengers using or transporting non-motorized transportation be considered in review of boarding procedures, H1599 [4MR]
——— funding to equip locomotives with inward-facing cameras, H3830–H3832 [3JN]
——— positive train control system implementation funding, H3996, H3997 [9JN]
ATF: prohibit funding to reclassify certain ammunition as armor piercing, H3742, H3743 [2JN], H3794, H3795 [3JN]
——— prohibit funding to treat ammunition as armor piercing except for ammunition designed and intended for use in a handgun, H3791–H3793 [3JN]
Aviation: improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), H894–H897 [10FE], E226 [20FE]
——— improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), Senate amendment, H5990–H5993 [16SE]
Broadcasting: importance of local television and radio broadcasters, H1150–H1154 [25FE], E250 [25FE], E272 [27FE], E302 [4MR], E426 [26MR]
Brooklyn, NY: express condolences to Sassoon family on loss of seven children in home fire, H1835 [23MR]
Bucks County, PA: anniversary of Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency, E597 [28AP]
Buffalo, NY: anniversary of Continental Connection commuter plane crash, H1017 [12FE], H1040 [13FE]
Building Safety Month: observance, E643 [1MY]
Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: submit a report on cross-border rail security (H.R. 2786), H6284 [28SE]
Capitol Police: tribute, H10699 [18DE]
——— tribute to New Member Orientation Program, E521, E524 [16AP]
Carpentersville, IL: anniversary of Carpentersville Fire Dept., E1199 [31JY]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research, H6899 [8OC]
——— authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 2612), E822 [2JN]
Children and youth: increase knowledge concerning, and improve services for, runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking (H.R. 468), H548, H549 [26JA], E121 [27JA]
——— promote youth athletic safety (H.R. 829), H5986 [16SE], E1324 [18SE], E1336 [22SE]
Climate: comparison of climate change with terrorism, H928 [11FE]
Coast Guard: Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study funding, H9242 [10DE]
——— require port access route study for Nantucket Sound, E1839 [18DE]
——— water survival craft safety requirements implementation funding, H3292 [18MY]
Corning, IA: Mercy Corning Hospital recipient of National Safety Council Silver Safety Award, E1191 [29JY]
Corps of Engineers: Formerly Used Defense Sites environmental restoration funding, H4063, H4064 [10JN]
CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for liquid detergent packets to protect children under the age of five from injury or illness (H.R. 1139), H1733 [18MR]
Crime: encourage States to expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (H.R. 2120), E616 [29AP]
DEA: prohibit funding to investigate physicians prescribing certain narcotic drugs for maintenance or detoxification treatment, H3734, H3735 [2JN]
Dept. of Defense: conduct review of current capacities to detect, identify, and disable unidentified or potentially malicious remotely piloted aircraft, H3162 [14MY]
Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (H.R. 1310), E311 [4MR]
——— 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 (H.R. 2268), E673 [12MY]
Dept. of Energy: report on methods to increase electric grid resilience relative to all threats, including cyber attacks, vandalism, terrorism, and severe weather, H8929, H8930 [2DE]
——— study and report the maximum level of volatility that is consistent with the safest practicable shipment of crude oil by rail, H8959 [2DE]
Dept. of HHS: establish a Biodefense Injury Compensation Program, E1835 [18DE]
——— improve transparency of Office of Refugee Resettlement, H8285 [18NO]
——— tribute to Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action To Promote Walking and Walkable Communities, E1336 [22SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize and codify the EINSTEIN 3A (E3A) Program, H2439 [23AP]
——— clarify definition of cyber ‘‘incident’’ to restrict information sharing to incidents directly related to protecting information systems, H2434 [23AP]
——— clarify that definition of ‘‘cybersecurity risk’’ does not apply to action solely involving violations of consumer terms of service or consumer licensing agreements, H2435 [23AP]
——— codify objectives of Presidential policy directive to improve critical infrastructure security and resilience (H.R. 85), H9248, H9256 [10DE]
——— conduct a northern border threat analysis (H.R. 455), H792 [4FE], H7316–H7319 [28OC]
——— continue operation of certain programs that support the mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations directorate to combat the exploitation of children (H.R. 1998), H2422 [23AP]
——— enhance cybersecurity information sharing and coordination at ports (H.R. 3878), H9352–H9355 [16DE]
——— enhance Federal Protective Service ability to provide adequate security for the prevention of terrorist activities and for the promotion of homeland security (H.R. 3418), E1163 [29JY]
——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, H2391 [22AP], H9381 [17DE]
——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), H2292, H2293 [16AP], H2345 [21AP], H2423–H2446 [23AP], H5760 [29JY], H6847 [7OC], H9661 [17DE], E568 [23AP], E593 [28AP], E617 [29AP]
——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), consideration (H. Res. 212), H2368–H2378 [22AP]
——— enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections (H.R. 1731), motion to recommit, H2444 [23AP]
——— enhance partnership with the National Network of Fusion Centers (H.R. 3598), H7355–H7357 [2NO]
——— establish the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, H2438 [23AP]
——— establish the Securing the Cities program to enhance detection and prevention of nuclear or radiological terrorist events in high-risk urban areas (H.R. 3493), H6988, H6989 [20OC], E1493 [21OC]
——— improve intelligence and information sharing on threats posed by terrorist attacks using chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials (H.R. 2200), H4576–H4578 [23JN]
——— increase State and major urban area fusion centers funding and prohibit limitations on funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H391, H392 [14JA]
——— investigate failure to provide secure airspace over the Capitol Building, H2422 [23AP]
——— organize cybersecurity partnerships with energy companies to provide technical assistance and information sharing, H2444 [23AP]
——— protect Federal employees and visitors, improve security of Federal facilities, and authorize and modernize the Federal Protective Service (H.R. 1850), E522 [16AP]
——— provide self-assessment tools to small and medium-sized businesses to determine their level of cybersecurity readiness, H2437 [23AP]
——— remain current on industrial control innovation, new technologies, and best practices relative to cybersecurity efforts, H2436, H2437 [23AP]
——— require analysis of number of additional U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers needed at and between ports of entry along the northern border, H7318 [28OC]
——— require analysis of whether implementation of preclearance and pre-inspection at additional ports of entry along the northern border would prevent terrorists from entering the U.S., H7317 [28OC]
——— require certain maintenance of security-related technology at airports (H.R. 2770), H5498–H5501 [27JY]
——— require report assessing risks and providing recommendations regarding cybersecurity at most at-risk ports, H2440, H2441 [23AP], H9354 [16DE]
——— require report on best means to align federally-funded cybersecurity with private sector efforts to protect privacy and civil liberties while securing critical infrastructure, H2442 [23AP]
——— require terrorism threat assessment relative to transportation of chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological materials (H.R. 3350), H6989–H6991 [20OC], E1497 [21OC]
——— research how small and medium unmanned aerial systems could be used in an attack and develop policies and guidelines to prevent or mitigate such an attack (H.R. 1646), H4569, H4570 [23JN], E433 [26MR]
——— take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among departmental components (H.R. 615), H677–H680 [2FE], H4578, H4579 [23JN], E145 [2FE], E952 [23JN], E960 [24JN]
Dept. of HUD: Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes funding, H3830 [3JN]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9030, H9031 [8DE], H9183, H9184 [9DE]
——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (H.R. 1076), H8387 [19NO], H8661 [1DE], H8873, H8880 [2DE], H8981 [3DE], H9016, H9017 [7DE], H9033, H9034, H9035, H9036, H9044–H9047, H9073, H9075 [8DE], H9084, H9090, H9091, H9092, H9093–H9104, H9174–H9176, H9185, H9201 [9DE], H9210, H9213, H9214, H9215, H9216 [10DE], H9274, H9275, H9283, H9284 [11DE], E1759, E1763 [10DE]
——— establish grant program to help State and local law enforcement agencies reduce risk of injury and death from wandering characteristics of some children with autism and other disabilities (H.R. 4253), E1794 [15DE]
——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (H.R. 994), E1074 [15JY]
——— improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (H.R. 471), H2329–H2332 [21AP]
——— improve public safety through increased law enforcement presence and enhanced public safety equipment and programs (H.R. 103), E13, E14 [6JA], E535 [21AP]
——— incentivize State reporting systems that allow submittal of information by mental health professionals on individuals deemed dangerous relative to firearms possession (H.R. 2917), H6797 [6OC]
——— law enforcement body-worn cameras funding, H3703, H3704 [2JN]
——— make grants to purchase body-worn cameras for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (H.R. 3544), E1313 [17SE]
——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention, H8885 [2DE]
——— provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (H.R. 2197), H4365 [15JN]
Dept. of the Interior: expand eligibility for participation in the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program, H4743 [25JN]
——— insular areas territorial assistance funding, H4745, H4746, H4747 [25JN]
——— prohibit transfer of funds for fire preparedness activities to Wildland Fire Management fire suppression activities, H4830, H4831 [7JY]
Dept. of Transportation: cancel pilot program to authorize teen truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver’s license to drive trucks across State lines, H7672, H7673 [4NO]
——— clarify eligibility of projects within national scenic areas for Federal funding, H7580, H7581 [3NO]
——— conduct study on safety of double-decker motorcoaches equipped with luggage carriers on the rear of the vehicle, H7599 [3NO]
——— designate the Central Texas Corridor as the future Interstate Route I-14, H7582 [3NO]
——— develop a comprehensive strategy to address structurally deficient and functionally obsolete bridges, as defined by the National Bridge Inventory, H7585 [3NO]
——— ensure safety of DOT–111 tank cars by improving standards for new tank cars and upgrading existing tank cars, H7601, H7602 [3NO]
——— establish a grant program to encourage States to enact laws to reduce injuries and deaths caused by cellphone use and texting while driving, H7598 [3NO]
——— expand eligibility of the Congestion Migration and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program to include shared use mobility projects, H7579, H7580 [3NO]
——— expand Federal safety oversight authority over public transit systems, H7417 [3NO]
——— expand Federal safety oversight authority over public transit systems (H.R. 3773), E1487 [20OC]
——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, H7211–H7214 [27OC]
——— Federal Railroad Administration Operation Lifesaver program funding through reductions in FAA operations account funding, H3839 [3JN]
——— Federal Railroad Administration safety and operations funding, H3832 [3JN]
——— Federal Railroad Administration safety and operations funding through reductions in Federal Transit Administration New Starts program funding, H3847 [3JN]
——— Federal Transit Administration technical assistance and training funding, H3852 [3JN]
——— improve safety standards for transporting crude oil by rail (H.R. 1804), E508 [15AP]
——— increase air-mile radius for transportation of construction materials and equipment to satisfy reset period requirement under hours of service rule, H7674 [4NO]
——— increase penalties for drivers who knowingly operate a commercial vehicle that has a serious defect that results in a fatal crash, H7686 [4NO]
——— make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries, H7597 [3NO]
——— make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries (H.R. 1274), E314 [6MR]
——— National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operations and research funding, H3833 [3JN]
——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding, H3832 [3JN]
——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding to finalize and implement pipeline safety standards, H3856 [3JN]
——— Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration funding to hire new inspectors and create the national pipeline information exchange, H3857 [3JN]
——— positive train control system implementation funding, H3315, H3338, H3339 [19MY]
——— prohibit enforcement of wage rate requirements for contracts under the Davis-Bacon Act, H7664, H7665 [4NO]
——— prohibit funding for purchase of cameras to collect or store vehicle license plate numbers, H3988, H3989 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to enforce regulations governing the size of billboards for religious organizations and service clubs, H3986 [9JN]
——— prohibit funding to engage in activities with States to consider proposals relative to reduction of motorcycle fatalities, H3837 [3JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce regulations relative to rail tank car standards, H3886, H3887 [4JN]
——— recall of defective exploding airbags, E929 [18JN]
——— require auto parts suppliers and manufacturers provide specific parts information to automotive recyclers to ensure defective auto parts are removed from supply chain and can be tracked if recall is ordered, H7722, H7723 [4NO]
——— require disclosure of information on which any new rule is based including data, studies, and cost benefit analysis, H7711 [4NO]
——— require tracking of all costs and time requirements for environmental reviews of transportation projects, H7581, H7582 [3NO]
——— study feasibility, costs, and economic impact of burying power lines underground, H7662 [4NO]
——— study methods of inventorying roadside highway safety hardware devices for the purpose of improving in-service evaluation of these devices, H7592 [3NO]
——— submit report on Federal Railroad Administration development of system to measure vertical track deflection, E1617 [16NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in tracking and procurement of biological implants and tissue or bone grafts, H5308 [21JY]
——— improve authority to suspend and remove employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety, H5631, H5638–H5640 [29JY]
——— 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], E1035 [10JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (H.R. 167), H4831 [7JY], H4944 [8JY], H5869 [10SE], H5984 [16SE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H3883 [4JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3817–H3877 [3JN], H3882–H3903 [4JN], H3965–H3998 [9JN], H4016 [10JN], E839, E841 [4JN], E851 [8JN], E863 [9JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), consideration (H. Res. 287), H3652–H3659 [2JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), corrections in engrossment, H3999 [9JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), motion to recommit, H3996, H3997 [9JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), unanimous-consent agreement, H3872 [3JN], H3901 [4JN]
——— prohibit funding for bonus award to contractors for work on projects that are behind schedule or over budget, H3876 [3JN]
——— prohibit funding for contracts with offerors or principals of offerors convicted of certain crimes within a certain period, H3876 [3JN]
——— prohibit funding to be used in contravention of Executive order against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, H3985, H3986 [9JN]
Diageo, PLC: tribute for making information on nutritional and alcohol-content of alcoholic beverages more accessible to consumers, E1511 [22OC]
Drugs: increase access to opioid addiction treatment by expanding ability of medical professionals to provide medication-assisted therapies (H.R. 2536), H6845 [7OC]
——— provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (H.R. 1821), E501 [15AP]
East Dundee, IL: anniversary of East Dundee Fire Protection District, E1197 [31JY]
Eastland (vessel): honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River, E1085 [21JY]
——— honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River and reaffirm importance of maritime safety policy (H. Res. 375), E1113 [23JY]
Education: support provision of safe relationship behavior education and training (H.R. 3141), H7267 [28OC], E1093 [21JY]
Elder Justice Act: anniversary, E384 [23MR]
EPA: Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, H4758 [25JN], H4879 [8JY]
——— ensure coal ash storage requirements protect vulnerable populations, H5364, H5374, H5375 [22JY]
——— mobile radiation response lab funding, H4730 [25JN]
——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (H.R. 212), H1094, H1095 [24FE], E258 [26FE]
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 (H. Res. 354), H7372–H7378 [2NO], E1576, E1577 [3NO]
FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (H.R. 911), H3876 [3JN]
——— Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and national airspace system cybersecurity testing funding, H3838 [3JN]
——— prohibit funding for contravention of regulations requiring that area outside the flight deck be secure before reinforced cockpit door is opened, H3876 [3JN]
——— prohibit funding for use of biographical assessments in the hiring of air traffic controllers, H3977 [9JN]
Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Fairfax County Police Dept., E1198 [31JY]
Families and domestic relations: improve access to affordable, safe child care, H707 [3FE]
FDA: ensure tribal sovereignty to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of genetically engineered plants on tribal lands, H5431, H5432 [23JY]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), H5284 [16JY], H5300, H5308 [21JY], H5338 [22JY], H5408, H5416–H5439 [23JY], E1135 [28JY], E1298 [16SE]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5345–H5357 [22JY]
——— grant authority to modify predicate/grandfather date for regulation of certain newly deemed tobacco products (H.R. 2058), E596 [28AP]
——— 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]
——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (H.R. 913), H5424, H5430 [23JY]
——— require U.S. companies labeling their products in foreign countries as containing genetically modified organisms to label the equivalent product the same way in the U.S., H5430, H5431 [23JY]
——— standard to limit level of non-toxigenic E. coli found in raw milk cheeses, H9186 [9DE]
——— withdraw approval for the Essure permanent birth control system (H.R. 3920), H7378 [2NO], H9087 [9DE], H9210 [10DE], H9677 [17DE]
Federal agencies and departments: exempt health and public safety regulations from rulemaking reform, H266, H267 [13JA]
——— exempt major rules on oil and gas pipeline safety and pipeline spill prevention or mitigation from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H5559, H5560 [28JY]
——— exempt major rules relative to nuclear reactor safety standards from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H5562, H5563 [28JY]
——— exempt major rules relative to public health and safety from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H5560, H5561 [28JY]
——— exempt major rules relative to the health and safety of infants from requirement of a congressional joint resolution of approval, H5561 [28JY]
——— require completion of full permitting process prior to issuing permit or license for projects that could be potential terrorist targets or involve nuclear or chemical facilities, H6243–H6246 [25SE]
Federal Cigarette Labeling Act: anniversary, E1090 [21JY]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: continue development, issuance, or implementation of regulations that increase minimum financial responsibility for transporting passengers or property, H3844, H3845 [3JN]
——— reform commercial truck insurance requirement, prohibit hiring motor carriers defined as high-risk carriers, and make compliance, safety, and accountability scores available to the public, H7671 [4NO]
FEMA: carry out a plan for the purchase and installation of an earthquake early warning system for the Cascadia Subduction Zone (H.R. 3240), H5538 [28JY]
——— codify authority to use Urban Areas Security Initiative and State Homeland Security Grant Program funding for enhancing medical preparedness, medical surge capacity, and mass prophylaxis capabilities (H.R. 361), H675–H677 [2FE], E145 [2FE]
——— reauthorize the predisaster hazard mitigation program (H.R. 830), E188 [10FE]
——— require recipients of State Homeland Security Grant Program funding to preserve and strengthen interoperable emergency communications capabilities (H.R. 2206), H5506–H5508 [27JY]
FERC: require an additional, independent safety review of an approved natural gas pipeline route, or segment of route, should a State or tribal government deem it necessary, H7602, H7603 [3NO]
Fire Prevention Month: observance, H7033 [21OC]
Firearms: develop and use technology for personalized handguns and require that all handguns manufactured or sold in, or imported into, the U.S. incorporate such technology (H.R. 2613), E815 [2JN]
——— 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 (H.R. 1217), H6905–H6908 [8OC], H6966 [9OC], E1767 [10DE]
——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale, H9006 [3DE]
——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 3411), H6798 [6OC]
——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (H.R. 2380), H6798 [6OC], E722 [15MY]
——— obligate gun dealers to use a prohibited person background check for every firearm sale or transfer, H6839, H6840 [7OC], H6899, H6901 [8OC]
——— prevent children from having access to firearms, H4638 [24JN]
——— prevent gun trafficking (H.R. 3455), E1240 [9SE]
——— prohibit the sale or other disposition of a firearm to, and the possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of a firearm by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (H.R. 226), E1150 [28JY]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 752), H6797 [6OC]
——— prohibit transfer or sale of assault weapons, H8870 [2DE]
——— proposed Executive order to expand background checks on gun sales, H10698 [18DE]
——— require every firearms seller to conduct background checks before selling a gun and prove the purchase was approved by the National Criminal Background Check System (H.R. 2871), H4636 [24JN]
——— restrict the sale of armor-piercing ammunition (H.R. 1358), H3793 [3JN]
Flint, MI: high lead levels in drinking water, H6931 [8OC]
——— provide Federal assistance to reduce high lead levels in drinking water and monitor health of exposed individuals, H8157 [16NO]
Florida: tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1305 [17SE], E1391 [30SE], E1446 [7OC]
Food: prohibit use of term ‘‘natural’’ on food consisting of a genetically engineered plant, H5432, H5433 [23JY]
Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on economy, job creation, human rights, and environmental standards, H2823 [12MY], H4265 [12JN]
——— impact of trade agreements on economy and job creation, H4266 [12JN], H4500 [18JN]
Forest Service: Volunteer Fire Assistance Program funding, H4785 [7JY]
——— wildfire suppression and prevention funding through reductions in EPA funding, H4755, H4756 [25JN]
Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, H5858 [9SE]
GAO: conduct a study to evaluate effectiveness of Federal Railroad Administration rule on use of locomotive horns at rail crossings, H1596, H1597 [4MR]
——— submit report assessing the impact of the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center on privacy and civil liberties, H2441 [23AP]
Global Road Safety Week: observance, E666 [8MY]
Government regulations: exempt from complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities any FDA regulation relating to consumer safety, H828–H830 [5FE]
Graziano, Michael: tribute to ‘‘Resistance’’ documentary on antibiotic resistance, E394 [24MR]
Griesemer, Louis: National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association James Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award recipient, E310 [4MR]
Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H2260–H2263 [15AP], H2689–H2691 [30AP], E527 [17AP], E642 [1MY]
House of Representatives: tribute to staff who worked on H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, H8996 [3DE]
Houston, TX: United Steelworkers (organization) strike, H962 [11FE]
Hurricanes: recognize anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, commend efforts of National Hurricane Center, and encourage citizens to establish hurricane preparedness plan, H5604 [29JY]
Idyllwild, CA: tribute to Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, E595 [28AP]
Immigration: deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (H.R. 3009), H5343, H5344, H5381 [22JY], H5408, H5409, H5440–H5451, H5452, H5461 [23JY], H8348 [18NO], E1155 [29JY]
——— 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), H5409–H5416 [23JY]
——— deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (H.R. 3009), motion to recommit, H5449, H5450 [23JY]
——— expedite removal of any unlawfully present alien who is arrested for certain criminal offenses, H8967 [2DE]
——— expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children, implement tough ‘‘credible fear’’ standards, reduce asylum fraud, protect communities from gangs, and provide Border Patrol access to Federal lands (H.R. 1153), H9061 [8DE]
——— express disapproval of the President’s plan to accept Syrian refugees, H8965–H8968 [2DE], H9186 [9DE], H9688 [17DE]
——— give States authority to reject admission of refugees (H.R. 4032), H8417 [30NO]
——— impact of sanctuary cities on public safety and enforcement of immigration laws, H4878 [8JY], H5085 [10JY], H5452 [23JY], H5532 [28JY]
——— increase penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the U.S. after being removed (H.R. 3011), H5443 [23JY]
——— protect States and local governments from cuts to law enforcement relative to certain actions relative to immigration, H5449, H5450 [23JY]
——— suspend admission and resettlement of aliens seeking refugee status because of the conflict in Syria until adequate protocols are established to protect U.S. national security, H8286 [18NO]
Infrastructure Week: observance, H3236 [15MY]
Intelligence services: require an assessment of fusion center personnel needs (H.R. 3503), H7357–H7360 [2NO]
Iraq: assist dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya, E1736 [8DE]
Jewish National Fund: construction of indoor playground and recreation center in Israeli city near Gaza Strip that provides safe zone from rocket attacks, H9089 [9DE]
John R. Elliot HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers (organization): anniversary, E965 [24JN]
Katy, TX: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recipient of American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program meritorious ranking, E1635 [17NO]
Law enforcement: support local agencies in efforts to serve communities and support use of body worn cameras to promote transparency and protect citizens (H. Res. 295), H3959–H3963 [9JN], H4167 [11JN], E872 [10JN]
——— use of young drug offenders as confidential informants, H9028 [8DE]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (S. 665), H2840–H2846 [12MY]
——— tribute, H626–H632 [27JA], H5809–H5815 [8SE], H7629 [4NO]
Legislative branch of the Government: enhance enforcement authority for occupational safety and health protections and provide whistleblower and other antidiscrimination protections for employees (H.R. 3528), E1292 [16SE]
Lewisville, TX: anniversary of Denco Area 9-1-1 District, E1247 [10SE]
Los Angeles, CA: decision by Los Angeles Unified School District to close schools due to terror threat, H9359 [16DE]
Motor vehicles: assist young adults with obtaining driver’s licenses, E1607 [5NO]
——— clarify that only rental car companies whose primary business is renting vehicles are prohibited from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety, H7721, H7722 [4NO]
——— encourage all States to adopt core graduated driver’s license requirements, H7598, H7599 [3NO]
——— extend regulations relative to vehicle recalls to used car dealers, H8997 [3DE]
——— give States the option of increasing the truck weight limits on their Interstate Highways, H7405, H7406, H7409 [3NO]
——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety, H7406 [3NO], H8996, H8997 [3DE]
——— prevent car and truck rental companies from renting vehicles that contain a defect related to vehicle safety (H.R. 2198), H5537 [28JY]
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 59), H6797 [6OC]
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: tribute, H549 [26JA]
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act: sunset, H2439, H2440 [23AP]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: funding, E863 [9JN]
——— increase and improve public access to motor vehicle safety information, enhance accountability, and protect motor vehicle consumers, H7724, H7725 [4NO]
——— increase and improve public access to motor vehicle safety information, enhance accountability, and protect motor vehicle consumers (H.R. 1181), E863 [9JN]
——— increase funding, reform reporting requirements, exempt low-volume vehicle manufacturers from safety standards, and revise retention of safety records by manufacturers, H7727, H7728 [4NO]
——— revise crash investigation data collection system to include data on type of child restraint system in use during vehicle crash, H7668 [4NO]
National Learn To Swim Month: designate (H. Res. 206), H2322 [21AP]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 39), H2360 [22AP]
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, H2365 [22AP], H2669 [30AP]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 23), H83–H87 [7JA], H154 [8JA]
——— reauthorize (H.R. 23), Senate amendment, H5987–H5990 [16SE]
Native Americans: require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings (H.R. 1168), H3587, H3588 [1JN]
New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, H6168 [18SE], H9215 [10DE], H9386, H9387 [17DE]
——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (H.R. 1786), H5880 [10SE], H5972 [11SE], H6898 [8OC], H7638 [4NO], H8656, H8657 [1DE], H9002 [3DE], H9033 [8DE], H9275 [11DE], E488 [14AP], E1272 [11SE]
NIH: research risks posed by dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in feminine hygiene products and urge the FDA to monitor and disclose contaminants in all menstrual hygiene products (H.R. 1708), E441 [26MR]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 34), H87–H92 [7JA]
Pasco County, FL: urge Corps of Engineers to approve request for Ridge Road extension project that would serve as a hurricane evacuation route, H5474 [27JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), H1647–H1649 [16MR], H4876 [8JY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), Senate amendments, H2962, H2964, H2965, H2966, H2972–H2983, H3208–H3210 [14MY], H3218, H3238 [15MY], H3314 [19MY], H4647 [24JN], E719, E727 [15MY], E775 [21MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), H201–H204 [12JA], E62 [13JA]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), Senate amendment, H1495–H1497 [27FE]
Petroleum: ensure removal of restrictions on the export of crude oil does not prevent enforcement of laws and regulations to protect human health, the environment, or public safety, H6963, H6964 [9OC]
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: effectiveness, H2361 [22AP]
Port Roberts, WA: tribute to Whatcom County Sheriff’s Dept., Whatcom County Fire District 5, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for cooperation during medical emergency, E1214 [8SE]
Postal Service: conduct a pilot program to conduct nonpostal services at certain post offices, allow shipping of alcoholic beverages, and upgrade the postal vehicle fleet (H.R. 3319), E1165 [29JY]
Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (H.R. 224), H3651 [2JN], H6897 [8OC]
Puckett Emergency Management Services: tribute, H1898 [24MR]
Railroads: develop a grade crossing action plan, identify specific solutions for improving safety, and focus on crossings that have experienced recent or multiple accidents or are a high risk for accidents, H1595, H1596 [4MR]
——— ensure safety (H.R. 1405), H3315 [19MY]
——— improve safety of hazardous materials rail transportation, H7413 [3NO]
Republican Party: national agenda, H3494 [20MY]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system, H7589, H7590 [3NO]
——— continue weight exemptions for trucks operating on certain segments of Texas State highways being converted into Interstate 69, H7615 [3NO]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, H2160, H2163 [14AP], H2222 [15AP], H2320, H2323 [21AP], H2447 [23AP], H2659 [30AP], H2825, H2826, H2858–H2864 [12MY], H2882, H2889, H2890, H2891, H2893, H2895 [13MY], H2966, H2969, H2971 [14MY], H3218, H3236, H3237, H3238 [15MY], H3585 [1JN], H3763, H3772 [3JN], H3895 [4JN], H4016 [10JN], H4170 [11JN], H4347, H4352 [15JN], H4385, H4386 [16JN], H4436 [17JN], H4527 [18JN], H4595 [24JN], H4777 [7JY], H4875, H4877 [8JY], H4970 [9JY], H5034, H5035, H5084 [10JY], H5092, H5108 [13JY], H5119, H5120, H5123, H5124, H5162 [14JY], H5285, H5286 [16JY], H5474 [27JY], H5527 [28JY], H5608 [29JY], H5880 [10SE], H5970, H5971 [11SE], H6781 [1OC], H7163 [23OC], H7272 [28OC], H7394, H7403–H7621 [3NO], H7633, H7638, H7640, H7641–H7740 [4NO], H8129–H8135, H8140 [5NO], H8865 [2DE], H8974, H8975–H8983, H8988–H9000 [3DE], E1073, E1075 [15JY], E1319 [18SE], E1501 [21OC], E1602, E1604, E1607, E1608, E1609, E1611 [5NO], E1715, E1716 [7DE], E1735 [8DE], E1758 [10DE], E1834 [18DE]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), H3313, H3318, H3319, H3320, H3330–H3339 [19MY], H3499, H3501 [20MY], E767 [20MY], E788 [21MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), consideration (H. Res. 271), H3321–H3329 [19MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), motion to recommit, H3338, H3339 [19MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2410), H3325, H3333, H3337 [19MY], H3403, H3498 [20MY], H5165 [14JY], H7016 [20OC], E750, E752 [19MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), H5181, H5184, H5186, H5187, H5198–H5213 [15JY], H5409, H5452 [23JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), consideration (H. Res. 362), H5188–H5198 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), motion to recommit, H5209–H5213 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3064), H5194, H5210 [15JY], H5350, H5351 [22JY], H5542 [28JY], H5602 [29JY], H6824 [6OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), H5535, H5539 [28JY], H5599, H5640–H5650, H5654 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), consideration (H. Res. 388), H5610–H5623 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3763), H7169 [23OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3819), H7197, H7200, H7207–H7214, H7244 [27OC], E1550 [27OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3996), H8213–H8217 [16NO]
Rosenberg, Chuck: question of fitness to serve as DEA Administrator relative to comments on medical marijuana, H8284 [18NO]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize, H621 [27JA]
Safe Drinking Water Act: reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (S. 611), H8418–H8420 [30NO]
Sarkos, Constantine (Gus): Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals finalist, E663 [8MY]
SBA: allow use of physical damage disaster loans for the construction of tornado safe rooms, E1633 [17NO]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, E1745 [9DE]
——— require criminal background checks for school employees, H1174 [26FE]
Science: tribute to contributions of human factors research, E1517 [22OC]
Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 112), H7262 [28OC]
Secret Service: establish Ethics Program Office, H5493 [27JY]
——— provide for additional resources and improve protections for restricted areas (H.R. 1656), H5491–H5494 [27JY]
Springfield ReManufacturing Corp.: OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs Star Site certification, E1591 [4NO]
Sugar Land, TX: tribute to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital hospital safety score, E1639 [17NO]
Telephones: require multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that permits users to directly call 9-1-1 without dialing any additional digits or codes (H.R. 4167), H9006–H9008 [3DE]
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 (H.R. 158), H9001 [3DE], H9015 [7DE], H9035, H9047–H9062 [8DE], H9324 [15DE], E1759 [10DE], E1791 [15DE]
——— review completeness of the FBI Terrorist Screening Database and the derivative terrorist watchlist used by the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 48), H962 [11FE], H4129 [10JN], H8444 [30NO], H9055 [8DE], E1770 [10DE]
——— secure U.S. international borders, H183 [9JA]
Texas: adoption of resolution supporting implementation of FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen), E1269 [11SE]
Toxic Substances Control Act: modernize (H.R. 2576), H4551–H4560 [23JN], H4618 [24JN], E979, E990 [25JN]
Transportation: allow local communities recovering from natural disasters to rebuild infrastructure without acquiring Federal environmental permits, H7616, H7617 [3NO]
——— authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs, H1704–H1710 [17MR], H1961 [25MR]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (H.R. 1282), E310 [4MR]
——— require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (H.R. 1692), E446 [26MR]
Transportation Security Administration: improve PreCheck expedited screening program (H.R. 2843), H5501–H5504 [27JY]
——— limit access to expedited airport security screening at a security checkpoint to participants of the PreCheck program and other known low-risk passengers (H.R. 2127), H5501–H5504 [27JY], E1139 [28JY]
——— prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport (H.R. 2767), H4350 [15JN], H6847 [7OC]
——— provide expedited air passenger screening to severely injured or disabled Armed Forces members and veterans, H8427 [30NO], E783 [21MY]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (H.R. 3523), H5991 [16SE]
——— report issued on failure of airport screeners to detect banned items and airport employees who were linked to terrorism, H4007 [10JN]
——— require consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee on modifications to the prohibited item list and require a report on the Transportation Security Oversight Board (H.R. 3144), H8170, H8171 [16NO]
U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (H.R. 2075), E596 [28AP]
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: tribute to ‘‘It’s On Us’’ campaign to raise awareness and help prevent campus sexual assault, E578 [23AP]
University of North Carolina: anniversary of Highway Safety Research Center, E1775 [11DE]
Washington (State): tribute to efforts of firefighters to contain wildfires and protect life, homes, and natural resources, H5858 [9SE]
——— tribute to firefighters killed during efforts to contain wildfires, H5971 [11SE]
Water Safety Awareness Month: observance, E701 [14MY]
Wildfires: implement reforms to Federal land management agency fire programs in order to address complexities of wildfires in a more cost-effective and efficient manner (H.R. 3363), H6142 [18SE]
World Day Against Child Labor: observance, E979 [25JN]
World Day of Road Safety Remembrance: observance, E1636 [17NO]
Remarks in Senate
Alcohol Responsibility Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 162), S2589 [30AP]
Amtrak: require installation of inward- and outward-facing cameras, S6114 [29JY]
Armed Forces: improve security at recruitment centers by allowing officers to carry weapons or improving structural security, S5506 [23JY]
Aviation: call for increased screening of airport employees with access to secure areas following discovery of gun smuggling operation at Atlanta airport, S1700 [23MR], S2323 [22AP]
——— improve intergovernmental planning for and communication during security incidents at domestic airports (H.R. 720), S6422, S6423 [5AU]
Bangladesh: anniversary of Rana Plaza garment factory collapse, S2394 [23AP]
Bureau of Prisons: issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) to officers and employees in Federal medium-security prisons and higher (S. 238), S8703 [16DE]
Children and youth: identify and review certain preventive strategies, improve services for, and protect and assist in the recovery of runaway and homeless youth who are victims of trafficking (S. 529), S997 [12FE], S2325 [22AP]
——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports, S4990 [13JY]
——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (S. 988), S2249 [16AP]
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): investigation into Takata Corp., airbag defects and vehicle recall process, S1471 [12MR]
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): priorities, S174 [13JA]
Computers: improve cybersecurity in the U.S. to protect against and prevent cyber attacks, S233–S235 [16JA], S384–S386 [22JA]
Construction Industry Safety Week: observance, S2472 [28AP]
CPSC: issue regulations requiring safer, child-resistant packaging for liquid nicotine products (S. 142), S107 [8JA], S8613 [10DE], S8877 [18DE]
Crime: reduce recidivism and increase public safety, S7375 [21OC]
——— reduce recidivism and increase public safety (S. 467), S2663 [6MY], S7558 [28OC]
——— reform and establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses to provide more flexibility and reduce recidivism among Federal inmates (S. 2123), S7061, S7104 [1OC], S7253–S7256 [8OC], S7374 [21OC], S8326 [3DE]
CVS Health Corp.: tribute to decision to quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce relative to Chamber’s efforts to fight antismoking laws in other countries, S4988 [13JY]
Dept. of Defense: reform procedures for determinations to proceed to trial by court-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2326 [22AP], S3742–S3744 [4JN], S3911 [9JN], S4131 [15JN], S4183–S4187 [16JN]
Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (S. 590), S2325 [22AP]
——— require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response, S4929 [9JY]
Dept. of HHS: require a safety assessment of food containers composed of bisphenol A and require food packaging containing bisphenol A to be labeled as such (S. 821), S1667 [19MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: continue operation of certain programs that support the mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations directorate to combat the exploitation of children, S1356, S1361, S1377 [10MR], S1458 [12MR]
——— require entities that operate designated critical infrastructure to report cybersecurity intrusions that could result in catastrophic effects on public health, safety, economic security, or national security, S6338 [5AU], S7483 [26OC], S8854 [18DE]
——— take administrative action to achieve and maintain interoperable communications capabilities among departmental components (H.R. 615), S4116, S4117 [11JN]
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, S8346, S8347 [3DE], S8427 [7DE]
——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 551), S1077 [24FE], S8447, S8454–S8457 [8DE]
——— allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (S. 551), unanimous-consent request, S8456 [8DE]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership, S7072 [1OC]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 125), S101 [8JA], S2646 [5MY], S2670–S2672 [6MY]
——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (S. 125), unanimous-consent agreement, S2671 [6MY]
——— improve claims process under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for those exposed to atmospheric nuclear testing (S. 1895), S6143 [29JY]
——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (S. 331), S5146 [16JY]
——— make grants to purchase body-worn cameras for State, local, and tribal law enforcement officers (S. 1897), S6162, S6183 [30JY]
——— require State and local law enforcement to report certain information on shooting incidents involving officers and provide grant funds to protect officers from violence and use of force training (S. 1476), S3457 [2JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: continue to provide funding for State urban renewal projects through the Hardest Hit Fund program, S5478, S5479 [23JY], S5677 [24JY]
Dept. of Transportation: authorize elements to enhance safety, provide regulatory relief, streamline grant programs, and improve accountability and efficiency of oversight efforts (S. 1732), S5092 [15JY]
——— exempt bridges determined to be structurally deficient from certain government regulations if bridge is being reconstructed in exact same location, S8075, S8076 [18NO]
——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline, S5092 [15JY], S6115 [29JY], S7570, S7574, S7576–S7580, S7586, S7587 [28OC], S7887 [10NO]
——— extend the positive train control system implementation deadline (S. 650), S1889 [25MR], S2164 [14AP], S7014–S7018 [30SE]
——— improve safety standards for transporting crude oil by rail, S6370 [5AU]
——— incentivize early adoption of positive train control (S. 1006), S2252 [16AP]
——— maintain regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers, S8074 [18NO]
——— positive train control system implementation funding, S2833 [13MY], S2898 [14MY]
——— provide incentives to States to use private sector engineering companies for highway and bridge projects, S6154 [30JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out certain major medical facility seismic safety projects for which appropriations were made (S. 2422), S8885 [18DE]
——— carry out certain major medical facility seismic safety projects for which appropriations were made (S. 833), S1710 [23MR]
——— suspend and remove employees for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public health or safety and improve accountability of employees (S. 1856), S5528–S5530 [23JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S1835 [25MR]
——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations, S8720–S8723 [16DE]
——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (S. 235), S422 [22JA], S1467 [12MR], S3450 [2JN], S6285 [4AU], S6363 [5AU], S6429–S6431 [6AU]
——— wildfire suppression and prevention operations funding, S2630 [5MY]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), S8029, S8034–S8058, S8062–S8064, S8071, S8072, S8074–S8076 [18NO], S8119, S8121, S8124, S8125 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), unanimous-consent agreement, S7963 [16NO], S8054, S8055 [18NO], S8126 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2577), unanimous-consent request, S8121, S8124 [19NO]
——— making appropriations (S. 2129), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]
Developing countries: promote use of clean cookstoves and fuels in order to create a thriving global market for clean and efficient household cooking solutions (S. 2194), S7472 [22OC]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 2359), S8426 [3DE], S8432 [7DE]
——— restore right to keep concealed firearms, S8353 [3DE]
Drive Safer Sunday: designate (S. Res. 319), S8174, S8175 [19NO]
Education: support provision of safe relationship behavior education and training, S4927 [9JY], S8460 [8DE]
——— support provision of safe relationship behavior education and training (S. 355), S738 [3FE]
EPA: grant waiver for States to regulate hazardous chemicals while EPA assesses a chemical for safety under certain conditions, S8877, S8878 [18DE]
——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (H.R. 212), S6175 [30JY], S6228–S6231 [3AU], S6348–S6350 [5AU]
——— provide for assessment and management of risk of cyanotoxins in drinking water (H.R. 212), unanimous-consent request, S6176, S6177 [30JY], S6229, S6230 [3AU]
Explosives: limit use of cluster munitions (S. 28), S15 [6JA]
FAA: amend the Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other issued certificates, and revise the third class medical certification regulations (S. 571), S1735–S1737 [23MR], S2289 [21AP], S6925 [24SE], S8674–S8682 [15DE]
——— amend the Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other issued certificates, and revise the third class medical certification regulations (S. 571), unanimous-consent agreement, S8678 [15DE]
——— protect the safety of the national airspace system from the hazardous operation of consumer drones (S. 1608), S4300 [18JN]
FDA: allow for regulation of electronic nicotine delivery systems and e-liquids like tobacco cigarettes and establish labeling, packaging, and dosage limits for such products, S2541 [29AP], S2551, S2557–S2559 [30AP]
——— approval of genetically-engineered salmon for food, S8137 [19NO]
——— ensure safety of cosmetics (S. 1014), S2274 [20AP]
——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), S8290 [2DE], S8339 [3DE], S8475 [8DE]
——— grant authority to modify predicate/grandfather date for regulation of certain newly deemed tobacco products, S2509–S2511 [29AP], S7580–S7583 [28OC]
——— impact of sequestration on enforcement of food safety regulations, S4172 [16JN]
——— require labeling of genetically-engineered salmon, S8137 [19NO]
Federal employees: tribute, S6985 [29SE]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: ensure public disclosure of certain compliance, safety, and accountability motor carrier data, S6124 [29JY]
Federal Railroad Administration: improve Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program, S6114 [29JY]
——— improve Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program (S. 797), S1662 [19MR]
——— increase oversight of Metro-North commuter rail system, S6114 [29JY]
——— make loans and loan guarantees available for implementing positive train control systems (H.R. 946), S6113 [29JY]
FEMA: allow rebuilding, without elevation, of certain structures located in special flood hazard zones that are damaged by fire (S. 487), S986 [12FE]
Fire prevention: require State and local government approval of prescribed burns on Federal land during conditions of drought or fire danger (S. 1100), S2439 [27AP]
Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, S8347 [3DE]
——— allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (S. 1977), S7116 [5OC]
——— ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System is complete, require a background check for every firearm sale, prevent gun trafficking, and enhance school security, S2235–S2237 [16AP]
——— 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, S7235 [8OC]
——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale, S8182 [30NO], S8323, S8328, S8348 [3DE], S8430 [7DE]
——— establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to uphold Second Amendment rights, S1866 [25MR]
——— establish background check procedures for gun shows, S7116 [5OC], S7228, S7238–S7241 [8OC]
——— obligate gun dealers to use a prohibited person background check for every firearm sale or transfer, S6452 [8SE], S7147–S7149 [6OC], S7238–S7241 [8OC]
——— prevent gun trafficking (S. 1760), S7241 [8OC]
——— prohibit firearm dealers to proceed with sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days, S4996 [13JY]
——— uphold Second Amendment rights, S8336 [3DE]
Food Safety Administration: establish (S. 287), S830 [5FE]
Foreign trade: ensure trade agreements do not weaken or diminish food safety standards and promote strong food safety laws and regulations, S3044 [19MY]
FTC: prohibit the marketing of electronic cigarettes to children, S4929 [9JY], S7580–S7583, S7587 [28OC]
HERO Campaign (organization): anniversary, S5060 [14JY]
Highway Beautification Act: anniversary (S. Res. 288), S7477 [22OC]
Immigration: express disapproval of the President’s plan to accept Syrian refugees, S8146–S8148 [19NO], S8718 [16DE]
——— extend detention of certain aliens ordered removed, S2235 [16AP]
——— impact of sanctuary cities on public safety and enforcement of immigration laws, S4832 [8JY], S4915 [9JY], S4993 [13JY]
——— prohibit receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities that interfere with the enforcement of Federal immigration law, S5031 [14JY]
——— suspend admission and resettlement of aliens seeking refugee status because of the conflict in Syria until adequate protocols are established to protect U.S. national security (S. 2284), S8022 [17NO]
——— treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S., S8123 [19NO], S8201 [1DE]
International law: use of investor-state dispute settlement by corporations to challenge foreign countries health and safety measures, S1141, S1143, S1144 [26FE]
Iraq: assist dissidents housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya, S8588 [10DE]
Law enforcement: strengthen mental health system, improve public safety, and reauthorize and improve the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (S. 2002), S7235–S7237 [8OC]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured, killed, missing, or threatened in connection with official duties (S. 665), S1307 [4MR], S2587–S2589 [30AP], S2820 [13MY], S2927 [14MY]
——— investigate use of body cameras in effort to address issues involving allegations of police misconduct, S2727 [7MY]
——— tribute, S179, S180 [13JA]
Mental health: strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, S850 [9FE]
——— strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S7245–S7248 [8OC]
Motor vehicles: allow automotive industry employees who provide information on motor vehicle defects or noncompliance to receive a percentage of monetary penalties resulting from enforcement actions (S. 304), S655, S656 [29JA], S2423 [27AP], S2487, S2488 [28AP]
——— extend regulations relative to vehicle recalls to used car dealers, S7150 [6OC], S7483 [26OC]
——— investigation into Takata Corp., airbag defects and vehicle recall process, S655, S656 [29JA], S2423 [27AP]
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP–21): reauthorization, S1746, S1747 [24MR]
Mozambique: tribute to efforts to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance, S6933 [24SE]
National Asbestos Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 125), S2088 [26MR]
National Falls Prevention Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 264), S6907 [22SE]
National Health Information Technology Week: designate (S. Res. 281), S7225 [7OC]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority, S6054 [28JY]
——— provide greater transparency, accountability, and safety authority (S. 1743), S4957 [9JY]
National 9-1-1 Education Month: designate (S. Res. 159), S2589 [30AP]
National Safe Digging Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 151), S2417 [23AP]
National Stalking Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 59), S674 [30JA]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 23), S5557, S5558 [23JY]
Native Americans: require background checks before foster care placements are ordered in tribal court proceedings (S. 184), S3381, S3383, S3384 [1JN]
New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, S8872 [18DE]
——— reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (S. 928), S6986, S6994 [29SE], S7061, S7064, S7072 [1OC], S7444 [22OC], S8073 [18NO], S8526 [9DE]
NOAA: authorize and strengthen tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program (H.R. 34), S7167, S7171 [6OC]
North Hero, VT: Grand Isle Sheriff’s Dept., recipient of National Law Enforcement Safety Challenge Award and National Sheriffs’ Association Top Traffic Safety Award, S8631 [14DE]
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 (S. 1112), S2477, S2478 [28AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S1634 [18MR], S1637 [19MR], S2361, S2362, S2379, S2381–S2389, S2392 [23AP], S2420, S2425–S2427 [27AP], S2441–S2444, S2447–S2463, S2466–S2468 [28AP], S2491–S2493, S2495–S2509, S2511–S2513 [29AP], S2544–S2557, S2560 [30AP], S2593 [4MY], S2627, S2644 [5MY], S2660, S2663–S2666, S2672–S2676 [6MY], S2700, S2702, S2703, S2715–S2728 [7MY], S2818 [13MY], S4810, S4819 [8JY], S6443, S6446 [8SE], S6493, S6502, S6519 [9SE], S6544, S6559, S6561, S6562, S6582, S6584, S6585, S6595, S6596 [10SE], S6617, S6620, S6623 [15SE]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), unanimous-consent agreement, S2239 [16AP], S2371 [23AP], S2721 [7MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), unanimous-consent request, S2669, S2670, S2675 [6MY]
——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), S217 [13JA], S221 [16JA], S1206 [27FE]
Pharmaceuticals: allow personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada, S8351 [3DE]
——— ensure greater affordability of prescription drugs (S. 2023), S6997, S6998 [29SE]
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration: ensure adequate inspection and availability of resources to maintain safety of pipelines in the Great Lakes, S452 [26JA], S513 [27JA], S567 [28JA]
——— study resources required to ensure safe transportation of petroleum or natural gas by pipeline and rail, S453 [26JA]
Pipelines: ban shipment of crude oil on, and study pipeline risks in, the Great Lakes, improve oil spill response plans, increase transparency about risks, and expand safety measures in high consequence areas (S. 2080), S7083 [1OC]
——— provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation (S. 2276), S7916 [10NO]
Privacy: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to protect consumer personal information from data breaches, S1974 [26MR]
——— protect consumers by requiring reasonable security policies and procedures to protect computerized data containing personal information and require data breach notification (S. 177), S183 [13JA]
Railroads: finalize rules that increase safety standards for train cars, S1434 [11MR]
Roads and highways: enhance tribal road safety (S. 1776), S5131 [15JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, S2612, S2625 [5MY], S2744, S2747 [11MY], S2769, S2781 [12MY], S2817 [13MY], S2949–S2951 [18MY], S3010 [19MY], S3213–S3216 [21MY], S3276 [22MY], S3635, S3669–S3671 [3JN], S3917 [9JN], S4000–S4004 [10JN], S4079–S4081 [11JN], S4214 [17JN], S4334 [22JN], S4558 [24JN], S4929 [9JY], S5092 [15JY], S5181–S5184, S5186–S5191, S5194 [21JY], S5431, S5432, S5438–S5441, S5444–S5447 [22JY], S5477–S5484, S5486–S5500, S5506 [23JY], S5566–S5677 [24JY], S5701–S5710 [26JY], S5893, S5895–S5900, S5907–S5910, S5912–S5919, S5921, S5922 [27JY], S6045–S6056, S6058, S6062–S6066 [28JY], S6089, S6091, S6098–S6102, S6104–S6108, S6113–S6116, S6122–S6125 [29JY], S6147, S6149, S6153–S6162, S6166, S6181 [30JY], S6370 [5AU], S6682 [16SE], S6926–S6929 [24SE], S7183–S7185 [7OC], S7557 [28OC], S7631 [29OC], S7802–S7804, S7807–S7810 [5NO], S7881–S7887 [10NO], S8068, S8072 [18NO], S8227 [1DE], S8335, S8357–S8369 [3DE], S8428 [7DE], S8461 [8DE], S8565 [10DE], S8660 [15DE], S8758, S8759 [17DE]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), S3198, S3199 [20MY], S3259–S3261, S3263, S3269 [22MY], S3315 [23MY], S3640 [3JN], S7077 [1OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 2353), unanimous-consent agreement, S3316 [23MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3038), S5133, S5134, S5175 [16JY], S5181 [21JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), S6117–S6119 [29JY], S6147, S6164–S6166, S6181 [30JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3236), unanimous-consent agreement, S6144 [29JY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3819), S7484 [26OC], S7567, S7570, S7574–S7580, S7586, S7587 [28OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3819), unanimous-consent agreement, S7574 [28OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3819), unanimous-consent request, S7574 [28OC]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3996), S8030 [18NO]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 3996), unanimous-consent agreement, S8126 [19NO]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1350), S2947 [14MY], S3005 [18MY], S3215 [21MY]
——— extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (S. 1647), S4634, S4635 [25JN], S5118–S5120 [15JY], S7437, S7453 [22OC], S7484 [26OC], S7579 [28OC]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend, S1358 [10MR], S1407, S1414, S1415 [11MR], S1453, S1456, S1457, S1464 [12MR], S1651 [19MR], S2327–S2331 [22AP], S2560 [30AP], S3232 [21MY]
——— reauthorize and amend (S. 262), S544 [27JA], S1268, S1270 [4MR]
Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to clarify definition of ‘‘underground injection’’ relative to natural gas for purposes of storage, S323 [21JA], S532 [27JA], S573 [28JA]
——— reauthorize provision of technical assistance to small public water systems (S. 611), S3975 [9JN]
SafeBuild Alliance: tribute to Zero Incidents Through Collaboration Initiative, S2472 [28AP]
School Bus Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 256), S6660 [15SE]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students, S5041 [14JY], S5111 [15JY]
——— ensure that smoking bans include electronic cigarettes, S4929 [9JY]
——— require criminal background checks for school employees, S1345–S1347 [10MR], S1405, S1427–S1430 [11MR], S1570–S1572 [17MR], S4673, S4676 [7JY], S4825, S4828 [8JY], S4907, S4908, S4914 [9JY], S8476 [8DE]
Secret Service: anniversary, S4941 [9JY]
——— improper accessing of personnel file of Representative Chaffetz by certain agents, S7111–S7113 [5OC], S8187 [30NO]
Senate: tribute to Members and staff who worked on H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, S8360 [3DE]
Taxation: provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (S. 616), S1203 [27FE]
——— treat automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (S. 2068), S6896 [22SE]
Telecommunications: require carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies, S1452 [12MR]
Terrorism: defeat Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and enhance homeland security programs to protect the U.S. (S. 2377), S8548 [9DE]
——— provide for protection of maritime navigation and prevention of nuclear terrorism (S. 1318), S3303 [22MY]
Toxic Substances Control Act: modernize (H.R. 2576), S8781, S8791 [17DE], S8872–S8874 [18DE]
——— reauthorize and improve (S. 697), S2317 [22AP], S2712–S2714 [7MY], S2770 [12MY], S6929, S6930 [24SE], S7139–S7144 [6OC], S7407 [21OC], S7562–S7566 [28OC], S8877, S8878 [18DE]
——— reauthorize and improve (S. 697), unanimous-consent request, S7405, S7406 [21OC], S7563 [28OC]
Transportation: provide eligibility under certain highway programs for installation of vehicle-to-infrastructure communications equipment, S8428 [7DE]
Treaties and agreements: exempt policies for protecting the environment, public health, and consumers from any investor-state dispute settlement provisions included in trade agreements, S3045 [19MY], S3099 [20MY], S3261, S3297 [22MY]
Urban areas: establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to demolish vacant and abandoned homes, S1968 [26MR]
Wildfires: provide additional wildfire suppression activities and for the conduct of certain forest treatment projects (S. 508), S2031 [26MR]
Reports
Terrorist Watchlist Screening—FBI Has Enhanced Its Use of Information From Firearm and Explosives Background Checks To Support Counterterrorism Efforts: GAO, H9099 [9DE]
Reports filed
Airport Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 720) (S. Rept. 114–92), S5525 [23JY]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1250) (S. Rept. 114–179), S8636 [14DE]
CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2200) (H. Rept. 114–164), H4490 [17JN]
Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 697), S4249 [17JN]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 697) (S. Rept. 114–67), S4296 [18JN]
Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 142) (S. Rept. 114–12), S2110 [13AP]
Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 546) (H. Rept. 114–360), H8970 [2DE]
Consideration of H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act and H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 212) (H. Rept. 114–88), H2353 [21AP]
Consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 114–216), H5329 [21JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2353, Highway and Transportation Funding Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 271) (H. Rept. 114–120), H3308 [18MY]
Consideration of H.R. 2577, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 287) (H. Rept. 114–135), H3641 [1JN]
Consideration of H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act and H.R. 3038, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 362) (H. Rept. 114–204), H5171 [14JY]
Consideration of H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 114–223), H5401 [22JY]
Consideration of H.R. 3236, Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act and H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 388) (H. Rept. 114–234), H5587 [28JY]
Consideration of Senate Amendments to H.R. 22, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 114–325), H7389 [2NO]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 512) (H. Rept. 114–326), H7622 [3NO]
Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2899) (H. Rept. 114–344), H8409 [19NO]
Cross-Border Rail Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2786) (H. Rept. 114–233), H5587 [28JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Border Security Metrics Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1864) (S. Rept. 114–152), S7271 [8OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Interoperable Communications Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 615) (S. Rept. 114–53), S3236 [21MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3503) (H. Rept. 114–322), H7389 [2NO]
Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership Authorization Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 125), S2040 [26MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Earthquake Protection and Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Senate) (S. 833), S6434 [6AU]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2577) (H. Rept. 114–129), H3581 [29MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2577) (S. Rept. 114–75), S4646 [25JN]
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1647) (S. Rept. 114–80), S5129 [15JY]
Drinking Water Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 212) (H. Rept. 114–26), H1112 [24FE]
Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 471) (H. Rept. 114–85), H2318 [20AP]
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 22) (H. Rept. 114–357), H8859 [1DE]
Fusion Center Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3598) (H. Rept. 114–324), H7389 [2NO]
Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (S. 611) (H. Rept. 114–346), H8409 [19NO]
——— Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 611) (S. Rept. 114–47), S2971 [18MY]
Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1646) (H. Rept. 114–169), H4541 [18JN]
Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2770) (H. Rept. 114–218), H5401 [22JY]
Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3350) (H. Rept. 114–296), H7026 [20OC]
Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 304) (S. Rept. 114–13), S2110 [13AP]
National Blue Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 665), S2040 [26MR]
National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1731) (H. Rept. 114–83), H2314 [17AP]
National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 23) (S. Rept. 114–62), S4103 [11JN]
Native American Children’s Safety Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 184) (S. Rept. 114–37), S2758 [11MY]
——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1168) (H. Rept. 114–79), H2267 [15AP]
Northern Border Security Review Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1808) (S. Rept. 114–155), S7304 [19OC]
——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 455) (H. Rept. 114–232), H5587 [28JY]
Nuclear Terrorism Conventions Implementation and Safety of Maritime Navigation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1318), S8684 [15DE]
Partners for Aviation Security Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3144) (H. Rept. 114–320), H7389 [2NO]
Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 571), S8546 [9DE]
——— Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 571) (S. Rept. 114–198), S8882 [18DE]
Require a Report on Actions To Secure the Safety and Security of Dissidents Housed at Camp Liberty/Hurriya in Iraq: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1643), S4646 [25JN]
RESPONSE Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 114–85), S5210 [21JY]
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1599) (H. Rept. 114–208), H5289 [16JY], H5329 [21JY]
Secret Service Improvements Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1656) (H. Rept. 114–231), H5587 [28JY]
Securing Expedited Screening Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2127) (H. Rept. 114–220), H5401 [22JY]
Securing the Cities Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3493) (H. Rept. 114–295), H7026 [20OC]
Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2123), S7491 [26OC]
Special Rules Clarification for Accident and Health Plans of Certain Governmental Entities: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 114–21), S2171 [14AP]
Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 834) (S. Rept. 114–91), S5525 [23JY]
State Wide Interoperable Communications (SWIC) Enhancement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2206) (H. Rept. 114–165), H4490 [17JN]
Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 3878) (H. Rept. 114–379), H9327 [15DE]
Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3763) (H. Rept. 114–318), H7346 [29OC]
TSA PreCheck Expansion Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 2843) (H. Rept. 114–221), H5401 [22JY]
TSCA Modernization Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2576) (H. Rept. 114–176), H4591 [23JN]
Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 34) (S. Rept. 114–146), S6892 [22SE]
Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 193) (H. Rept. 114–369), H9025 [7DE]
Rulings of the Chair
Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists, H9263 [10DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3834, H3835, H3851, H3855, H3861, H3862, H3867 [3JN]
Statements
Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act: Highway Materials Group, S6160 [30JY]
——— James T. Callahan, International Union of Operating Engineers, S6159 [30JY]
——— Raymond J. Poupore, National Infrastructure Alliance, S6159 [30JY]
——— Terry O’Sullivan, Laborers’ International Union of North America, S6159 [30JY]
——— Transportation Construction Coalition, S6160 [30JY]
Elder Justice Coalition: Bob Blancato, E384 [23MR]
Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: Executive Office the President, H5413 [23JY]
Federal-Aid Highway, Highway Safety, Motor Carrier Safety, Transit, and Other Highway Trust Fund-Funded Programs Extension: Representative Blumenauer, E1073, E1075 [15JY]
Metro-North Licensing Test Cheating Scandal: Senator Blumenthal, S6114 [29JY]
NRC Budget: Senator Alexander, Committee on Appropriations (Senate), Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, S1582 [17MR]
Summaries
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (H.R. 22), H8990–H8992 [3DE]
Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 178): Alexander Amendment Requiring Criminal Background Checks for School Employees, S1430 [11MR]
Safe, Healthy, and Ready To Learn Report: Futures Without Violence (organization), S5042 [14JY]
Tables
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2577), H3818–H3825 [3JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 212, consideration of H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act and H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, H2368 [22AP]
H. Res. 271, consideration of H.R. 2353, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H3321 [19MY]
H. Res. 287, consideration of H.R. 2577, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations and H.R. 2578, science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations, H3652 [2JN]
H. Res. 295, support local law enforcement agencies in efforts to serve communities and support use of body worn cameras to promote transparency and protect citizens, H3959 [9JN]
H. Res. 354, 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, H7372 [2NO]
H. Res. 362, consideration of H.R. 2898, Western Water and American Food Security Act and H.R. 3038, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II, H5188 [15JY]
H. Res. 369, consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, H5345 [22JY]
H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, H5409 [23JY]
H. Res. 388, consideration of H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act and H.R. 3236, Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act, H5610 [29JY]
H. Res. 507, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 22, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, H7403 [3NO]
H. Res. 512, consideration of Senate amendments to H.R. 22, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, H7641 [4NO]
H. Res. 546, consideration of conference report on H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, H8975 [3DE]
H.R. 22, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, S5566–S5671 [24JY]
H.R. 22, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, H7517–H7579 [3NO]
H.R. 23, National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program reauthorization, S5557 [23JY], H84 [7JA], H5987 [16SE]
H.R. 33, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act, H201 [12JA]
H.R. 34, Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act, S7167–S7171 [6OC], H87–H90 [7JA]
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, H9047–H9049 [8DE]
H.R. 212, Drinking Water Protection Act, H1094 [24FE]
H.R. 361, Medical Preparedness Allowable Use Act, H675 [2FE]
H.R. 455, Northern Border Security Review Act, H7316 [28OC]
H.R. 468, Enhancing Services for Runaway and Homeless Victims of Youth Trafficking Act, H548 [26JA]
H.R. 471, Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act, H2329 [21AP]
H.R. 615, Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Interoperable Communications Act, S4116 [11JN], H677 [2FE], H4578 [23JN]
H.R. 720, Airport Security Act, S6422 [5AU], H894 [10FE], H5990 [16SE]
H.R. 1168, Native American Children’s Safety Act, H3587 [1JN]
H.R. 1191, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act, H1647 [16MR]
H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, H5426–H5430 [23JY]
H.R. 1646, Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act, H4569 [23JN]
H.R. 1656, Secret Service Improvements Act, H5491 [27JY]
H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, H2428–H2433 [23AP]
H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act, H5502 [27JY]
H.R. 2200, CBRN Intelligence and Information Sharing Act, H4576 [23JN]
H.R. 2206, State Wide Interoperable Communications (SWIC) Enhancement Act, H5506 [27JY]
H.R. 2353, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, H3330–H3332 [19MY]
H.R. 2576, TSCA Modernization Act, H4551–H4556 [23JN]
H.R. 2577, Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations, S8034–S8054 [18NO]
H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act, H5499 [27JY]
H.R. 2786, Cross-Border Rail Security Act, H6284 [28SE]
H.R. 2843, TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, H5501 [27JY]
H.R. 3009, Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act, H5440 [23JY]
H.R. 3038, Highway and Transportation Funding Act, Part II, H5198–H5203 [15JY]
H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act, H8170 [16NO]
H.R. 3236, Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act, H5640–H5647 [29JY]
H.R. 3350, Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act, H6989 [20OC]
H.R. 3493, Securing the Cities Act, H6988 [20OC]
H.R. 3503, Dept. of Homeland Security Support to Fusion Centers Act, H7357 [2NO]
H.R. 3598, Fusion Center Enhancement Act, H7355 [2NO]
H.R. 3819, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H7207–H7211 [27OC]
H.R. 3878, Strengthening Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Coordination in Our Ports Act, H9353 [16DE]
H.R. 3996, Surface Transportation Extension Act, Part II, H8213–H8216 [16NO]
S. 125, Dept. of Justice Bulletproof Vest Partnership authorization extension, S2671 [6MY]
S. 142, Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act, S108 [8JA], S8613 [10DE]
S. 184, Native American Children’s Safety Act, S3383 [1JN]
S. 238, Correctional Officer Protection Act, S8703 [16DE]
S. 287, Safe Food Act, S592–S600 [28JA]
S. 304, Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, S2487 [28AP]
S. 467, Corrections Oversight, Recidivism Reduction, and Eliminating Costs for Taxpayers in Our National System (CORRECTIONS) Act, S939–S944 [11FE]
S. 571, Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, S8678–S8682 [15DE]
S. 588, Detergent Poisoning and Child Safety (Detergent PACS) Act, S1164 [26FE]
S. 611, Grassroots Rural and Small Community Water Systems Assistance Act, S3975 [9JN], H8418 [30NO]
S. 665, National Blue Alert Act, S2588 [30AP], H2840 [12MY]
S. 700, Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act, S1387 [10MR]
S. 988, Protecting Student Athletes From Concussions Act, S2250 [16AP]
S. 1108, Death Benefits for Court Security Officers Act, S2476 [28AP]
S. 1743, Motor Vehicle Safety Act, S4958–S4962 [9JY]
S. 2002, Mental Health and Safe Communities Act, S6392–S6401 [5AU]
S. 2268, Dust Off Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act, S7915 [10NO]
S. 2377, Defeat ISIS and Protect and Secure the U.S. Act, S8548–S8558 [9DE]
S. Res. 56, National Blood Donor Month, S660 [29JA]
S. Res. 59, National Stalking Awareness Month, S673 [30JA]
S. Res. 70, National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month, S840 [5FE]
S. Res. 83, support goals and ideals of Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights, S1033 [23FE]
S. Res. 125, National Asbestos Awareness Week, S2054 [26MR]
S. Res. 151, support goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month, S2407 [23AP]
S. Res. 159, National 9-1-1 Education Month, S2580 [30AP]
S. Res. 162, support goals and ideals of Alcohol Responsibility Month, S2581 [30AP]
S. Res. 256, School Bus Safety Month, S6658 [15SE]
S. Res. 264, National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, S6900 [22SE]
S. Res. 281, National Health Information Technology Week, S7222 [7OC]
S. Res. 288, Highway Beautification Act anniversary, S7305 [19OC]
S. Res. 319, Drive Safer Sunday, S8165 [19NO]
S. Res. 335, support goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day and tribute to Charles E. Taylor, S8686 [15DE]
S. Res. 341, National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Month, S8888 [18DE]