BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Guam)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4909), H2764, H2785 [18MY]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 2943, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4566 [8JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Adulyadej, Bhumibol: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 176), H7058 [30NO]

Ali, Muhammad: tribute (see H. Res. 766), H3565 [8JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish 50th Anniversary Apollo 1 Memorial (see H.R. 6147), H7571 [8DE]

——— provide for burial of cremated remains of persons who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H.R. 4336), H176 [7JA]

Aviation: commend efforts of pilots and flight attendants who acted as first responders on September 11, 2001, and all crewmembers who act as first responders in aviation security (see H. Con. Res. 149), H5223 [8SE]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 728), H3665 [9JN]

Capitol Police: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 168), H6302 [17NO]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 592), H375 [28JA]

China: condemn Dog Meat Festival in city of Yulin and urge end to the dog meat trade (see H. Res. 752), H3665 [9JN]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary (see H. Res. 925), H6270 [16NO]

Cleland, Max: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5561), H4468 [6JY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 590), H1464 [17MR]

Compact of Free Association: provide for adequate impact aid to affected States and territories (see H.R. 6307), H7571 [8DE]

Corps of Engineers: making supplemental appropriations for flood control and storm damage reduction projects in areas affected by flooding in Houston, TX (see H.R. 5025), H4550 [7JY]

Crime: include certain territories and possessions of the U.S. in the definition of State for purposes of trafficking in contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (see H.R. 5773), H4925 [13JY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 664), H1463 [17MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a fair and transparent process resulting in timely consolidation, closure, and realignment of military installations and improved efficiencies in cost and management (see H.R. 5540), H4052 [21JN]

Dept. of Education: provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 5274), H2844 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: enter into contracts for storage of certain high-level radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel, take title to such materials, and make certain expenditures from the Nuclear Waste Fund (see H.R. 3643), H176 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: improve the health of children and help better understand and enhance awareness about unexpected sudden death in early life (see H.R. 4571), H817 [12FE]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic health care professional schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 3119), H1600 [11AP]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2342), H651 [9FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see H.R. 4073), H651 [9FE]

Dept. of Labor: initiate phase-in of rule increasing the income threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay (see H.R. 5813), H5338 [12SE]

——— 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 H.R. 4266), H710 [10FE]

——— provide a partial exemption to disabled veterans from Family and Medical Leave Act eligibility requirements (see H.R. 5165), H2154 [3MY]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 2368), H5712 [20SE]

Dept. of the Interior: make funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 5650), H5712 [20SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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), H497 [2FE]

——— exempt reimbursements of expenses for accident, theft, loss, or casualty loss from annual income determinations relative to veterans’ pensions (see H.R. 4994), H1852 [19AP]

——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 4556), H816 [12FE]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see H.R. 5980), H5254 [9SE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3185), H5712 [20SE]

Diseases: making emergency supplemental appropriations to address threat of Zika virus (see H.R. 5044), H3297 [26MY]

Drugs: making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4447), H711 [10FE]

Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 5334), H3265 [25MY]

——— support inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts (see H. Res. 898), H6103 [28SE]

——— support work to combat nationwide problem of invasive species threatening native ecosystems (see H. Res. 754), H3265 [25MY]

Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 623), H854 [23FE]

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 1284), H4276 [5JY]

FAA: improve hiring of certain air traffic control specialists (see H.R. 5292), H4172 [22JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish prize competitions for innovation or adaptation management development relative to coral reef ecosystems (see H.R. 4811), H1462 [17MR]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4585), H853 [23FE]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 907), H6103 [28SE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 5584), H4180 [24JN]

Foreign policy: promote stability and security in the Asia-Pacific maritime domains (see H.R. 5890), H5010 [14JY]

——— recognize importance of the U.S.-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear proliferation, and to ensure regional security and human rights (see H. Res. 634), H1681 [13AP]

Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation: authorize establishment of the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5999), H6109 [28SE]

Greater Grand Canyon Heritage National Monument: designate (see H.R. 3882), H5016 [14JY]

Honda, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 952), H7569 [8DE]

Immigration: provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 5207), H2340 [12MY]

——— reunite families by reducing visa backlogs and allowing U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 4798), H1461 [17MR]

Insurance: require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 5195), H2281 [11MY]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 220), H1767 [15AP]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: promote freedom of information and democracy through provision of new technologies, improved content, and greater access of information (see H.R. 4501), H1586 [23MR]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 608), H595 [8FE]

Meals on Wheels Association of America: tribute (see H. Res. 633), H1681 [13AP]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 5942), H6240 [15NO]

——— promote cost savings and quality care through use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring services (see H.R. 4442), H1553 [22MR]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 775), H651 [9FE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 712), H2149 [29AP]

Mineta, Norman Y.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6322), H6239 [15NO]

National Cancer Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 606), H591 [4FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 724), H2281 [11MY]

National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 713), H2149 [29AP]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 629), H1044 [29FE]

Nonprofit Organization (NPO) Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 741), H2880 [19MY]

NSF: increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and industry (see H.R. 4803), H1461 [17MR]

Orlando, FL: condemn shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences and support for victims and their families and friends, commend law enforcement and first responders, and stand united against terrorism and hatred (see H. Res. 789), H3967 [16JN]

Palau: approve an agreement with the U.S. (see H.R. 4531), H4277 [5JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt health insurance of residents of U.S. territories from annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 6023), H5525 [15SE]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 267), H592 [4FE]

Peres, Shimon: tribute (see H. Res. 928), H6300 [17NO]

Power resources: establish a goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon free electricity by 2030 and enact legislation to accelerate the transition to clean energy to meet this goal (see H. Res. 637), H1144 [3MR]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 627), H1044 [29FE]

Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2902), H5712 [20SE]

Social Security: repeal the windfall elimination provision and protect the retirement of public servants (see H.R. 711), H4549 [7JY]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (see H.R. 6047), H6109 [28SE]

Takai, Mark: tribute (see H. Res. 869), H5501 [14SE]

Taxation: modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 3917), H1766 [15AP]

——— provide for economic recovery in the Virgin Islands and Guam (see H.R. 5163), H2149 [29AP]

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), H950 [25FE]

Truth in Lending Act: include requirements for the transfer of servicing of postsecondary student loans (see H.R. 3948), H651 [9FE]

U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea: call upon the Senate to give its advice and consent to ratification (see H. Res. 631), H1084 [1MR]

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure foreign air carriers applying to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 5090), H2155 [3MY]

Wiesel, Elie: tribute (see H. Res. 810), H4548 [7JY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H.R. 3929), H3969 [16JN]

——— recognize National Day of Remembrance to observe anniversary of Executive order restricting freedom of German and Italian Americans and ordering internment of Japanese Americans (see H. Res. 626), H949 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5821), H5007 [14JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: expand eligibility for participation in National Service Programs of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 4345), H175 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement fully automated electronic system for travel authorization for the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver program (see H.R. 5820), H5007 [14JY]

Kei Za Ryu Bae: relief (see H.R. 4659), H1084 [1MR]

Myung Mok Bae: relief (see H.R. 4659), H1084 [1MR]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (see H.R. 4370), H330 [12JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Corp. for National and Community Service: expand eligibility for participation in National Service Programs of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the U.S. (H.R. 4345), H176 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement fully automated electronic system for travel authorization for the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver program (H.R. 5820), H5013 [14JY]

Kei Za Ryu Bae: relief (H.R. 4659), H1084 [1MR]

Myung Mok Bae: relief (H.R. 4659), H1084 [1MR]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4370), H331 [12JA]

Remarks

A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport Authority: anniversary, E80• [1FE]

Barrett, Jessica M.: SBA Guam Women in Business Champion award recipient, E519• [19AP]

Captain John E. Moran and Captain William Wylie Galt Armed Forces Reserve Center, Great Falls, MT: designate (S. 719), H1777 [18AP]

Coral Reef Conservation Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5821), E1144• [15JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: expand eligibility for participation in National Service Programs of citizens of the Freely Associated States lawfully residing in the U.S. (H.R. 4345), E18• [7JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4909), H2461 [17MY], H2786 [18MY], E773• [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 2943), conference report, H7125, H7129 [2DE], E1590• [5DE]

——— provide report on civilian workforce personnel and contractors, E773• [24MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement fully automated electronic system for travel authorization for the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver program (H.R. 5820), E1123• [14JY]

Dept. of HUD: prioritize U.S. citizens and nationals over migrants from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and Micronesia when receiving Federal housing assistance in Guam, H477 [2FE]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (H.R. 1217), unanimous-consent request, H4495 [7JY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, H4495 [7JY]

Guam: provide for increased flexibility in the extension of the Social Security program to Guam, H3610• [9JN]

——— tribute to Guam Dept. of Education nurses, E710• [16MY]

Guam Small Business Development Center: SBA Guam Excellence and Innovation Center Award recipient, E524• [19AP]

Guam War Claims Review Commission: implement recommendations, H2786 [18MY]

Guerrero, Carlotta Leon: SBA Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery recipient, E522• [19AP]

Guerrero, Lesley Leon: Guam Chamber of Commerce Reina A. Leddy Guam Young Professional of the Year award recipient, E82• [1FE]

Housing: provide housing opportunities through modernization of various housing programs (H.R. 3700), H477 [2FE]

Immigration: issue H–2B visas for non-agricultural workers to address labor issue in Guam, H7129 [2DE]

John, David J.: SBA Guam Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E523• [19AP]

Kei Za Ryu Bae: relief (H.R. 4659), E254• [1MR]

Matson, Inc.: anniversary of Guam operations, E277• [3MR]

Mugol, Myracle: SBA Guam Home-Based Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E521• [19AP]

Myung Mok Bae: relief (H.R. 4659), E254• [1MR]

Nan Li, William: SBA Guam Minority Business Champion of the Year award recipient, E522• [19AP]

National Preparedness Month: observance, E1206• [7SE]

Philippines: independence anniversary, E844• [7JN]

Puerto Rico: establish an oversight board to assist Puerto Rico in managing its public finances (H.R. 5278), H3610• [9JN]

Sanchez, Jennifer B.: SBA Guam Financial Services Champion award recipient, E520• [19AP]

Takai, Mark: tribute (H. Res. 841), H5514 [15SE]

Territories: comprehensively address challenges of providing public services to citizens of the Freely Associated States in the U.S. (H.R. 4370), H289 [12JA], E35• [12JA]

——— grant equitable treatment in carrying out Medicaid, H3610• [9JN]

Tributes

Ada, Pedro P., Jr., E210• [24FE]

Ada, Vicente D. (Ben), E1190• [6SE]

Camacho-Dungca, Bernadita (Benit), E208• [24FE]

Carbullido, Fay D. Garrido, E962• [21JN]

Kao, Robert T.E., E75• [1FE]

Quinata, My-Randa K., E78• [1FE]

Roundy, Nathaniel L., E1208• [7SE]

Shieh, Thomas, E965• [21JN]

Smith, Tracy L., E147• [9FE]

Unpingco, Segundo (Sy), E518• [19AP]