NORCROSS, DONALD (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5538), H4752 [12JY], H4916 [13JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see H.R. 3706), H1117 [2MR]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 2903), H3817 [14JN]

American Federation of Teachers: anniversary (see H. Res. 726), H2387 [13MY]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 2849), H7571 [8DE]

——— establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members of the Armed Forces and veterans (see H.R. 2493), H7571 [8DE]

Arlington National Cemetery: provide for burial of cremated remains of persons who served as Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) (see H.R. 4336), H1302 [10MR]

Army: place in Arlington National Cemetery a memorial honoring helicopter pilots and crew of the Vietnam era (see H.R. 4298), H7144 [2DE]

Black History Month: support goals and ideals and honor the contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients (see H. Res. 610), H711 [10FE]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 4278), H568 [3FE]

China: call for an end to forced organ harvesting, investigate organ transplant abuses, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and respond to state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience (see H. Res. 343), H433 [1FE]

——— condemn Dog Meat Festival in city of Yulin and urge end to the dog meat trade (see H. Res. 752), H5098 [6SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1197), H893 [24FE]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): terminate the Select Investigative Panel established to investigate matters relative to fetal tissue procurement and abortion practices (see H. Res. 769), H4055 [21JN]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 864), H2700 [17MY]

CPSC: 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), H6179 [14NO]

Credit: clarify Federal law relative to reporting positive consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies (see H.R. 4172), H2215 [10MY]

Cuba: provide that certain Cuban entrants are ineligible to receive refugee assistance (see H.R. 4247), H3969 [16JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve the child and adult care food program (see H.R. 3886), H5801 [21SE]

——— increase age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (see H.R. 2660), H5801 [21SE]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see H.R. 3316), H5712 [20SE]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas (see H.R. 4833), H6108 [28SE]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (see H.R. 1061), H6001 [27SE]

——— require animals in Federal research centers be included in the definition of animal under the Animal Welfare Act (see H.R. 746), H5712 [20SE]

Dept. of Defense: develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles (see H.R. 4810), H1496 [21MR]

Dept. of Education: amend Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund (see H.R. 1751), H223 [8JA]

——— prevent and reduce use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools (see H.R. 927), H1996 [26AP]

——— reinstate authority to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students (see H.R. 4223), H1997 [26AP]

Dept. of HHS: develop a voluntary patient registry to collect data on cancer incidence among firefighters (see H.R. 4625), H2215 [10MY]

——— establish an interagency coordinating committee on pulmonary hypertension (see H.R. 3520), H223 [8JA]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 3381), H5867 [22SE]

——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 2713), H223 [8JA]

——— 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), H2700 [17MY]

——— make grants to States for screening and treatment for maternal depression (see H.R. 3235), H5162 [7SE]

——— provide for a national public outreach and education campaign to raise public awareness of women’s preventive health (see H.R. 2355), H651 [9FE]

——— provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 1717), H1924 [21AP]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 2540), H855 [23FE]

——— require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs (see H.R. 3060), H2700 [17MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify membership of State planning committees or urban area working groups for the Homeland Security Grant Program (see H.R. 4509), H1636 [12AP]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2302), H6001 [27SE]

——— require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funds to mandate sensitivity training for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2302), H6001 [27SE]

——— require States receiving grants under Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to facilitate electronic information sharing among States complying with certain other monitoring programs (see H.R. 4874), H1582 [23MR]

Dept. of Labor: 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]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see H.R. 5635), H4466 [6JY]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H1585 [23MR]

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), H5039 [25JY]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 590), H1084 [1MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve tax compliance in the construction industry, including clarifying employment status of service providers (see H.R. 5008), H2429 [16MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program establishing a patient self-scheduling appointment system (see H.R. 4352), H893 [24FE]

——— establish a pilot grant program to acquire and renovate abandoned homes for homeless veterans (see H.R. 3970), H376 [28JA]

——— expand eligibility for, and benefits under, the family caregiver assistance program and enhance compensation for uniformed services members requiring assistance in everyday life (see H.R. 1969), H2214 [10MY]

——— expand membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (see H.R. 915), H1084 [1MR]

——— improve appeals process (see H.R. 5083), H5644 [19SE]

——— improve assistance provided to women veterans, facilitate research on long-term reproductive health of veterans, and modify child care assistance for certain veterans (see H.R. 3365), H710 [10FE]

——— improve private treatment of veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (see H.R. 1603), H1996 [26AP]

——— 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. 3870), H1945 [25AP] (see H.R. 5980), H5712 [20SE]

——— require in-patient psychiatric care for any veteran enrolled in the VA health care system requesting such care (see H.R. 6108), H6181 [14NO]

——— revise definition of spouse for purposes of veterans benefits in recognition of new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 1598), H1117 [2MR]

Diseases: issue semipostal stamp to support breast cancer research (see H.R. 2191), H855 [23FE]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to address threat of Zika virus (see H.R. 5044), H2701 [17MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5621), H5338 [12SE]

Drugs: establish programs for health care provider training in Federal health care and medical facilities, establish Federal co-prescribing guidelines, and establish a grant program relative to naloxone (see H.R. 4841), H1925 [21AP]

——— making appropriations to address heroin and opioid drug abuse epidemic (see H.R. 4447), H893 [24FE] (see H.R. 5216), H2341 [12MY]

——— promote development of safe drugs for neonates (see H.R. 5182), H3969 [16JN]

——— reduce opioid misuse and abuse (see H.R. 3677), H331 [12JA]

Einstein Healthcare Network: anniversary (see H. Res. 745), H3093 [24MY]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 932), H5096 [6SE]

EPA: take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 1284), H5867 [22SE]

FAA: improve hiring of certain air traffic control specialists (see H.R. 5292), H3817 [14JN]

FCC: prohibit schools and libraries that receive universal service support from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources (see H.R. 6254), H6101 [28SE]

FDA: require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see H.R. 913), H1996 [26AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2254), H2700 [17MY]

FEMA: provide for more transparent and appropriate reimbursement of insurers participating in the Write Your Own program under the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 6434), H7577 [12DE]

Financial institutions: establish procedures for Federal credit unions to provide services to underserved areas (see H.R. 5541), H4052 [21JN]

Firearms: 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), H3266 [25MY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 752), H567 [3FE]

Flint, MI: provide Federal assistance to reduce high lead levels in drinking water and monitor health of exposed individuals (see H.R. 4479), H2215 [10MY]

Food: decrease incidence of food waste (see H.R. 4184), H5867 [22SE]

400 Years of African-American History Commission: establish (see H.R. 4539), H774 [11FE]

Human rights: express that those who commit or support targeted atrocities against Christians and other ethnic and religious minorities are committing ‘‘war crimes’’, ‘‘crimes against humanity’’, and ‘‘genocide’’ (see H. Con. Res. 75), H1346 [14MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 2016), H7398 [7DE]

Immigration: prevent employers that are awarded temporary visas through the H–1B program from using them to train workers in the U.S. then move those jobs abroad (see H.R. 4609), H1496 [21MR]

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

Iran: expedite consideration of sanctions if Iran commits acts of terror or uses ballistic missile technology in violation of international law (see H.R. 4333), H365 [13JA]

Israel: authorize State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 4514), H3817 [14JN]

——— recognize importance of the U.S.-Israel economic relationship and encourage new areas of cooperation (see H. Res. 551), H856 [23FE]

——— support expeditious consideration and finalization of long-term memorandum of understanding on U.S. military assistance to Israel (see H. Res. 729), H3705 [10JN]

Johnson, Representative Sam: Congressional Patriot Award recipient (see H. Res. 604), H590 [4FE]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 784), H4575 [8JY]

Lewis, Representative: Congressional Patriot Award recipient (see H. Res. 604), H590 [4FE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1342), H375 [28JA]

——— expand access to stroke telehealth services (see H.R. 2799), H4550 [7JY]

——— expand coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care (see H.R. 3308), H1996 [26AP]

——— provide comprehensive cancer care planning coverage and coordination (see H.R. 2846), H5256 [9SE]

——— provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2404), H775 [11FE]

Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 2646), H4276 [5JY]

——— protect minors from efforts by practitioners to change their sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H. Con. Res. 36), H1117 [2MR]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 1198), H1600 [11AP]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2403), H1000 [26FE]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 4592), H2282 [11MY]

National and Community Service Administration: establish (see H.R. 5844), H5008 [14JY]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 931), H6300 [17NO]

National September 11 Memorial: designate as a national memorial (see H.R. 3036), H592 [4FE]

Nicaragua: oppose loans at international financial institutions unless effective steps are taken to hold free, fair, and transparent elections (see H.R. 5708), H4659 [11JY]

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), H4055 [21JN]

Pharmaceuticals: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 1552), H5712 [20SE]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 47), H3817 [14JN]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 224), H595 [8FE]

Puerto Rico: treat as a State relative to authorizing certain government-owned corporations to restructure their debt obligations under certain bankruptcy proceedings (see H.R. 870), H281 [11JA]

Religion: condemn violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslim Americans and express condolences to victims of hate crimes (see H. Res. 569), H433 [1FE]

SBA: reauthorize women’s business center program (see H.R. 4027), H596 [8FE]

Senior citizens: provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly (see H.R. 3351), H1117 [2MR]

Smithsonian Institution: opening of Museum of African American History and Culture (see H. Con. Res. 160), H5864 [22SE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 973), H223 [8JA]

——— support policies to protect and expand and secure long-term future (see H. Res. 393), H1586 [23MR]

Sports: reduce sports-related concussions in youth (see H.R. 4460), H1803 [18AP]

Stonewall National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4230), H2215 [10MY]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: award grants to States to expand access to clinically appropriate services for opioid abuse, dependence, or addiction (see H.R. 3676), H331 [12JA]

Taxation: allow individuals to save additional amounts in their ABLE accounts above the current annual maximum contribution if they work and earn an income (see H.R. 4795), H1997 [26AP]

——— modify and permanently extend qualified zone academy bonds to facilitate school renovation and construction and treat such bonds as specified tax credit bonds (see H.R. 3046), H281 [11JA]

U.S. Code: replace references to ‘‘wives’’ and ‘‘husbands’’ in Federal law with references to ‘‘spouses’’ (see H.R. 2976), H2700 [17MY]

U.S. Soccer Federation: eliminate gender pay inequity (see H. Res. 746), H3093 [24MY]

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), H2881 [19MY]

Veterans: increase rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 2539), H3458 [31MY]

Voting: mitigate consequences of threats to voting systems, require voting systems to comply with certain NIST standards, and establish programs to promote research in innovative voting system technologies (see H.R. 6073), H6109 [28SE]

——— promote accuracy, integrity, and security in the administration of elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6072), H6109 [28SE]

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

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), H5801 [21SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 52), H1681 [13AP]

——— expand health programs (see H.R. 3652), H775 [11FE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2737), H5644 [19SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Merchant Marine of World War II (see H.R. 2992), H281 [11JA]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H.R. 3929), H2067 [27AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Minimum wage: increase, and provide a credit against the employment taxes of certain employers who pay more than the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 4508), H650 [9FE]

Social Security: provide for cost-of-living adjustments indexed to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (see H.R. 5367), H3295 [26MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Minimum wage: increase, and provide a credit against the employment taxes of certain employers who pay more than the Federal minimum wage (H.R. 4508), H650 [9FE]

Social Security: provide for cost-of-living adjustments indexed to the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (H.R. 5367), H3296 [26MY]

Remarks

Career and Technical Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5587), H5380 [13SE]

Dept. of Labor: delay effective date of rule increasing the income threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay (H.R. 6094), H6068 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5538), H4752 [12JY], H4916, H4917 [13JY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4974), H2855 [19MY]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce Executive order on project labor agreements, H2855 [19MY]

EPA: Superfund program enforcement activities funding, H4916, H4917 [13JY]

——— Superfund program funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, H4752 [12JY]

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, H4486, H4490 [7JY]

——— tribute to victims of gun violence, H4486, H4490 [7JY]

First Lieutenant Salvatore S. Corma II Post Office Building, Deptford Township, NJ: designate (H.R. 3866), H1778 [18AP]

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers: anniversary, E1479• [15NO]

T&M Associates, Inc.: anniversary, E267• [2MR]

Zero (K–9 Officer): tribute to Camden County, NJ, Police Dept., K–9 Officer, E16• [7JA]

Tributes

Billingham, Charles H., E19• [7JA]

Browne, Hugh V., III, E108• [3FE]

Corma, Salvatore S., II, E1476• [15NO]

Cream, Riletta L., E1465• [15NO]

Cullen, Sean, E373• [23MR]

DiCarlo, Ron, E1471• [15NO]

Ellis, Martin, E1481• [15NO]

Gant, Edward H., E1111• [13JY]

Hasbrouck, Leeanne, E550• [20AP]

Kabia, Abdul K., Sr., E1662• [8DE]

Kehoe, James, E274• [3MR]

Lucas, Robert A., E377• [23MR]

McCarson, Eli, E18• [7JA]

Miles, Joseph P., Sr., E1483• [15NO]

Moline, Joshua, E491• [15AP]

Nelson, Delbert, E699• [13MY]

Norcross, George E., III, E321• [16MR]

Smith, Anna Marie, E1652• [8DE]

Sproesser, Nicole, E695• [13MY]

Wang Cheng-Han, E1098• [13JY]