ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges; Wildlife

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: make the Office of Health Affairs responsible for coordinating departmental efforts relative to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism (H.R. 1238), S3149, S3151 [24MY], H4974 [20JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (S. 826), S3375 [8JN]

Articles and editorials

Worst Day of My Life, S1761 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H44 [3JA]

Agriculture: authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on certain Federal lands where livestock grazing is impractical (see H.R. 3624), H6576 [28JY]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 3792), H7422 [14SE]

Armed Forces: establish a grant program to encourage use of assistance dogs by certain members and veterans (see H.R. 2625), H4568 [24MY]

——— honor service provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as ‘‘war dogs’’ (see S. Res. 160), S2846 [9MY]

——— require the use of only human-based methods for training members in the treatment of severe combat injuries (see S. 498), S1577 [2MR] (see H.R. 1243), H1391 [28FE]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H44 [3JA]

Brazil: suspend importation of beef and poultry (see S. 688), S1890 [21MR]

Business and industry: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H1593 [7MR]

China: condemn Dog Meat Festival in city of Yulin and urge end to the dog meat trade (see H. Res. 30), H194 [6JA]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H4646 [6JN]

Crime: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1141), H1299 [16FE]

——— expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H297 [10JA]

——— outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see S. 654), S1840 [15MR] (see H.R. 1494), H2051 [10MR]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see S. 322), S867 [6FE] (see H.R. 909), H1079 [7FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow grazing as a mid-contract management practice in the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4298), H8661 [8NO]

——— develop, certify, and adopt environmentally sustainable swine waste disposal technologies (see H.R. 2722), H4605 [25MY]

——— exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see S. 1232), S3211 [25MY] (see H.R. 2657), H4602 [25MY]

——— improve supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs by updating livestock programs and reform eligibility of national grasslands for grazing leases and permits (see S. 1479), S3857 [29JN]

——— increase assistance under supplemental agricultural disaster assistance programs for livestock indemnity payments and forage disasters, and livestock, honey bee, and farm-raised fish losses (see S. 2053), S6970 [1NO] (see H.R. 4210), H8385 [1NO]

——— make available certain records relative to the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act and provide for an alternative tax depreciation system for taxpayers violating rules under such acts (see S. 503), S1577 [2MR] (see H.R. 1368), H1537 [6MR]

——— make it unlawful for meatpackers to own, feed, or control livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 813), S2214 [4AP]

——— provide for establishment of a trust for the benefit of all unpaid cash sellers of livestock (see H.R. 4058), H8030 [12OC]

——— provide partial payments to producers under the Livestock Indemnity Program for livestock sold for salvage (see S. 2050), S6970 [1NO] (see H.R. 4211), H8385 [1NO]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (see H.R. 4425), H9424 [16NO]

——— remove limitation on funding for emergency assistance for livestock, honey bees, and farm-raised fish (see S. 2190), S7820 [4DE]

Dept. of Defense: provide for the award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs and military working dogs (see H.R. 2211), H2940 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make the Office of Health Affairs responsible for coordinating departmental efforts relative to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism (see S. 500), S1577 [2MR] (see H.R. 1238), H1391 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: develop a categorical exclusion for covered vegetative management activities to establish or improve the habitat of the greater sage grouse and mule deer (see S. 1417), S3731 [22JN] (see H.R. 3543), H6572 [28JY]

——— enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see S. 1095), S2915 [11MY] (see H.R. 2032), H2786 [6AP]

——— expand workforce of veterinarians specialized in care and conservation of wild animals and ecosystems and develop educational programs focused on wildlife and zoological veterinary medicine (see H.R. 159), H42 [3JA]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9939 [14DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 2225), H2970 [28AP]

——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see S. 1014), S2720 [3MY] (see H.R. 2327), H3322 [3MY] (see H.R. 3335), H6144 [20JY]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H5758 [12JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve the control and management of invasive species that threaten and harm Federal lands (see S. 509), S1577 [2MR] (see H.R. 1330), H1528 [2MR]

——— prohibit use of body-gripping traps by personnel on departmental lands (see H.R. 1727), H2463 [27MR]

Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 1357), H1529 [2MR]

——— support work to combat nationwide problem of invasive species threatening native ecosystems (see H. Res. 170), H1530 [2MR]

Endangered species: allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada (see H.R. 225), H44 [3JA]

——— allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species (see H.R. 224), H44 [3JA]

——— protect and conserve elephants and regulate ivory in the U.S. (see H.R. 226), H44 [3JA]

——— provide that nonnative species shall not be treated as endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 2603), H4503 [23MY]

Endangered Species Act: disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking (see S. 735), S1995 [27MR] (see H.R. 1274), H1462 [1MR]

——— establish a procedure for approval of certain settlements (see S. 375), S1161 [14FE]

——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see S. 376), S1161 [14FE] (see H.R. 1273), H1462 [1MR] (see H.R. 3608), H6575 [28JY]

EPA: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management (see H.R. 848), H975 [3FE]

Explosives: establish a working group to determine ways to develop a domestic canine breeding network to produce high quality explosives detection canines (see H.R. 4577), H9708 [6DE]

FDA: preserve effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in treatment of animal diseases in order to minimize development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (see S. 629), S1805 [14MR] (see H.R. 1587), H2148 [16MR]

——— prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 1706), S4766 [2AU] (see H.R. 113), H41 [3JA]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 816), H943 [2FE]

Fish and fishing: reduce predation by sea lions on endangered Columbia River salmon and other nonlisted species (see S. 1702), S4766 [2AU] (see H.R. 2083), H2796 [8AP]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 2064), H2787 [6AP]

FTC: issue rules to promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications (see H.R. 623), H682 [24JA]

Government regulations: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H10345 [20DE]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H2516 [28MR]

Grand Canyon National Park: establish a bison management plan (see H.R. 3005), H5108 [22JN]

Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H44 [3JA]

GSA: incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings (see S. 1920), S6321 [4OC] (see H.R. 2542), H4357 [18MY]

Hazardous substances: prohibit use of poisons sodium fluoroacetate (known as ‘‘Compound 1080’’) and sodium cyanide for predator control (see H.R. 1817), H2597 [30MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H2598 [30MR]

——— provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see H.R. 1338), H1528 [2MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. 1919), S6321 [4OC] (see H.R. 1438), H1948 [8MR]

——— restrict use of steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps on animals (see H.R. 1629), H2240 [20MR]

Javier Vega, Jr., Border Patrol Checkpoint, Sarita, TX: designate (see S. 1617), S4136 [24JY] (see H.R. 3375), H6213 [24JY]

Marine mammals: authorize research and recovery activities to provide for protection, conservation, and recovery of the Florida manatee (see S. 1747), S4828 [3AU]

——— continue global leadership in whale conservation and protection, oppose commercial whaling, urge Japan to cease all whaling, and expand efforts to prevent or mitigate threats to whales and their habitats (see H. Res. 244), H2629 [3AP]

——— prohibit the breeding, taking, importation, and exportation of orcas and orca products for public display (see H.R. 1584), H2148 [16MR]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H44 [3JA]

Morality and ethics: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H5109 [22JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H10345 [20DE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: extend period of availability of semipostal stamp (see S. 480), S1540 [1MR] (see H.R. 1247), H1391 [28FE]

National Bison Day: designate (see S. Res. 315), S6923 [31OC]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (see S. Res. 225), S4116 [20JY]

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1513), S3858 [29JN]

National Pet Adoption Day: designate (see H. Res. 133), H1302 [16FE]

National Pet Adoption Month: designate (see H. Res. 133), H1302 [16FE]

National Purebred Dog Day: designate (see S. Res. 144), S2616 [27AP] (see H. Con. Res. 46), H2697 [4AP]

Native Americans: protect cultural practices and livelihoods of producers of Alaska Native handicrafts and traditional mammoth ivory products (see S. 1965), S6452 [17OC]

Public lands: discourage litigation relative to land management projects, modify certain activities relative to greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitats, address forest health crisis, and achieve ecosystem restoration objectives (see S. 2068), S7001 [2NO]

——— reaffirm to land management agencies the priorities and goals of 2007 Executive order on facilitation of hunting heritage and wildlife conservation and recommend issuing a new supporting Executive order (see H. Res. 483), H6517 [27JY]

Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H44 [3JA]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H4602 [25MY]

——— protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see S. 733), S1995 [27MR]

Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3668), H6632 [1SE] (see H.R. 4489), H9568 [30NO]

Taxation: allow expensing of racehorses (see H.R. 1806), H2597 [30MR]

——— allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (see H.R. 1804), H2596 [30MR]

——— disallow certain biodiesel and alternative fuel tax credits for fuels derived from animal fats (see H.R. 1866), H2629 [3AP]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see S. 487), S1540 [1MR] (see H.R. 1268), H1461 [1MR]

——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (see H.R. 1805), H2597 [30MR]

Territories: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H8384 [1NO]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4040), H8029 [12OC]

Transportation Security Administration: modify organization and improve aviation security programs (see S. 1872), S6186 [27SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: issue scientifically valid and State-supported recovery plan for the Mexican gray wolf (see S. 368), S1161 [14FE]

——— modernize funding of wildlife conservation (see S. 1613), S4116 [20JY] (see H.R. 2591), H4423 [22MY]

——— protect grizzly bear populations (see H.R. 3894), H7670 [2OC]

——— reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (see S. 826), S2215 [4AP]

——— reissue final rules relative to listing of gray wolves in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act (see S. 164), S342 [17JA] (see H.R. 424), H298 [10JA]

Wildlife: clarify that intrastate species are not in interstate commerce or subject to regulation under the Endangered Species Act or other Federal interstate commerce laws (see S. 1863), S6134 [26SE]

——— increase protections (see S. 1514), S3858 [29JN]

——— 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. 1818), H2597 [30MR]

——— support State and tribal efforts to implement management strategies on chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose and provide for research and response plans to reduce spread and prevalence of the disease (see S. 2252), S8149 [19DE] (see H.R. 4454), H9433 [21NO]

Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council: establish Advisory Committee to advise Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture on wildlife and habitat conservation, hunting, and recreational shooting (see H.R. 1945), H2752 [5AP]

World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 80), S1578 [2MR]

Cost Estimates

Legislative proposal related to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: CBO, S7710 [1DE]

Letters

Securing Our Agriculture and Food Act: Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H2305 [22MR]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Homeland Security (House), H2305 [22MR]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2305 [22MR]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: contribution to U.S. economy and importance of safe food sources, H4654, H4655 [7JN]

Animal Rescue League of Iowa: Des Moines, IA, East and South Chamber of Commerce 501(c) of the Year award recipient, E1487 [1NO]

Armed Forces: require that military working dogs be retired in the U.S., H2072 [15MR]

Baker, Alec: Pennsylvania State University Office of Undergraduate Education Erickson Discovery Grant recipient, H9623 [5DE]

Bat Week: observance, H8131 [24OC]

Business and industry: prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (H.R. 1406), E280 [7MR], E428 [3AP]

Chalfont, PA: tribute to Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, H7320 [13SE]

China: condemn Dog Meat Festival in city of Yulin and urge end to the dog meat trade (H. Res. 30), E428 [3AP]

Congressional Black Caucus: legislative priorities, H885 [2FE]

Crime: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (H.R. 1141), E216 [16FE]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (H.R. 909), H8211 [25OC]

Curless, Brian: Livestock Marketing Association World Livestock Auctioneer Champion award recipient, E903 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: make available certain records relative to the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act and provide for an alternative tax depreciation system for taxpayers violating rules under such acts (H.R. 1368), E275 [6MR]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (H.R. 4425), E1581 [16NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make the Office of Health Affairs responsible for coordinating departmental efforts relative to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism (H.R. 1238), H2304–H2307 [22MR]

——— make the Office of Health Affairs responsible for coordinating departmental efforts relative to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism (H.R. 1238), Senate amendments, H4974 [20JN]

Dept. of the Interior: require a mitigation plan for the road between King Cove, AK, and Cold Bay, AK, to minimize impact on birds, wildlife, and wetlands, H6125, H6126 [20JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (H.R. 2327), H5096 [22JN], H8528 [7NO]

——— improve access to health care, employment, and education services, H111 [5JA]

——— prohibit funding to conduct medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs, H6423 [26JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit use of body-gripping traps by personnel on departmental lands (H.R. 1727), E391 [27MR]

Endangered Species Act: disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking (H.R. 1274), E262 [1MR]

——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (H.R. 1273), E263 [1MR]

EPA: clarify and codify regulations relative to the application of solid waste disposal laws to agricultural byproducts and nutrient management (H.R. 848), E140 [3FE]

——— prohibit funding for enforcement of certain reporting requirements relative to released substances from animal waste in agriculture, H7153, H7154 [7SE]

Evans, Seth and Jennifer: Iowa Pork Producers Association Master Pork Producers award recipient, E1447 [27OC]

Foreign countries: support global anti-poaching efforts and strengthen capacity of countries to counter wildlife trafficking, H10167 [18DE]

Harpersville, NY: tribute to Animal Adventure Park and April the Giraffe, H5420 [11JY]

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region: tribute to Community Animal Response Team for efforts to assist Atlanta, GA, animal shelter in care of animals during Hurricane Irma, E1455 [31OC]

Humane Society of the U.S.: tribute, H2634 [4AP]

Iron River, MI: anniversary of Upper Peninsula Championship Rodeo, E957 [11JY]

Jane Goodall Institute: tribute to Portland, OR, Grant Park chapter of Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots for publishing ‘‘Saving Pan’’ cookbook to benefit chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, E1755 [21DE]

Javier Vega, Jr., Border Patrol Checkpoint, Sarita, TX: designate (S. 1617), H7900, H7901 [10OC]

Kertz, Alois: Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors Foundation Meritorious Service Award recipient, E267 [2MR]

K–9 Veterans Day: observance, H2072 [15MR]

Maple Grove, MN: tribute to Good Karma Animal Rescue efforts to rescue animals in Texas after Hurricane Harvey, H8064 [23OC]

Marijuana: effects of illegal growing on public lands, H5371 [29JN]

Marine mammals: continue global leadership in whale conservation and protection, oppose commercial whaling, urge Japan to cease all whaling, and expand efforts to prevent or mitigate threats to whales and their habitats (H. Res. 244), H2618 [3AP]

Michigan: tribute to citizens for coordinated aid and assistance to victims of wildfires in several midwestern States, H2679 [4AP], H2769 [6AP]

Missouri: tribute to Stanley the English bulldog for support of anti-bullying and cancer awareness efforts, E1313 [3OC]

Morality and ethics: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), E873 [22JN]

National Park Service: prohibit funding to implement rule on hunting and trapping in Alaska national preserves, H7155, H7156 [7SE]

National Pet Adoption Day: designate (H. Res. 133), H2678 [4AP]

National Pet Adoption Month: designate (H. Res. 133), H2678 [4AP]

National Pet Day: observance, E428 [3AP]

Orion, IL: tribute to Hanna Grade School donation to Nature and Culture International (organization) to support efforts to protect biologically diverse ecosystems in Latin America, E1713 [15DE]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H87 [4JA], H308 [11JA]

Prescott, AZ: anniversary of Prescott Rodeo, E961 [11JY]

Pulaski, NY: tribute to Bella the deer, H9614 [4DE]

Punxsutawney, PA: observance of Groundhog Day, H917 [2FE]

Rachel Carson Council: release of comprehensive report on poultry industry, E907 [27JN]

Ranch Hands Rescue (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1513 [6NO]

Robinson, Alan: Cass County, IA, Cattleman’s Association Hall of Fame Award recipient, E662 [18MY]

Schlechter, Ellen: National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, E1058 [26JY]

Schuylerville, NY: tribute to King Brothers Dairy and National Grid USA Service Co., Inc., partnership, E1469 [31OC]

Sportsmen: provide for preservation of sportsmen’s heritage and protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (H.R. 3668), H7679 [3OC], H7763 [4OC]

Tarleton State University: tribute to Southwest Regional Dairy Center, H6286 [25JY]

Territories: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (H.R. 4202), H8306 [1NO]

Terrorism: link between terrorist groups and wildlife trafficking, H10167 [18DE]

Texas A&M University: tribute to Eli’s Fund for financially supporting military and veterans service animals, H8529 [7NO]

Transportation: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (H.R. 4040), E1372 [12OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: endangered species delistings and status reviews funding, H7138 [7SE]

——— prohibit funding to implement or enforce the threatened species or endangered species listing of any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a periodic review, H7178, H7179 [7SE]

——— prohibit funding to treat Preble’s meadow jumping mouse as a threatened species, H7179, H7180 [7SE]

——— protect grizzly bear populations (H.R. 3894), E1299 [2OC]

Wellsboro, PA: tribute to Wellsboro High School Grand Canyon FFA team, H9560 [30NO]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital recipient of Wheat Ridge Reinvestment Award, E1294 [28SE]

Wildfires: tribute to recovery efforts in Kansas, H5394 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: tribute to Iditarod dogsled race, S1833 [15MR]

Armed Forces: honor service provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as ‘‘war dogs’’ (S. Res. 160), S5017 [6SE]

Climate: impact of climate change on agriculture, S2584 [27AP]

Colorado Springs, CO: tribute to Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, S3063 [22MY]

Crime: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (S. 654), S8049 [14DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow Montana farmers and ranchers to use Conservation Reserve Program acreage for grazing during wildfires, S4130 [24JY]

——— make available certain records relative to the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act and provide for an alternative tax depreciation system for taxpayers violating rules under such acts (S. 503), S1580 [2MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make the Office of Health Affairs responsible for coordinating departmental efforts relative to food, agriculture, and veterinary defense against terrorism (H.R. 1238), S3151 [24MY]

Endangered Species Act: establish spending-neutral reserve fund relative to prohibiting Federal regulation of entirely intrastate species, S6627, S6628 [19OC]

Grandin, Temple: National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee, S4186 [25JY]

Javier Vega, Jr., Border Patrol Checkpoint, Sarita, TX: designate (S. 1617), S4894 [3AU]

National Bison Day: designate (S. Res. 315), S6931 [31OC]

National Day of the American Cowboy: designate (S. Res. 225), S4715 [2AU]

Schlechter, Ellen: National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Award recipient, S4299 [26JY]

71 Livestock Association: anniversary, S3138 [24MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds and establish prize competitions on wildlife and endangered species protection and invasive species management (S. 826), S2217 [4AP], S3375 [8JN], S3394 [12JN]

University of Kentucky: anniversary of Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, S6284 [3OC]

Wildfires: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, wildfires in Kansas, S1718 [9MR], S1761 [13MR]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, wildfires in Montana, S4127, S4130 [24JY]

Wildlife: increase protections (S. 1514), S3988 [13JY]

World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 80), S1585 [2MR]

Reports filed

Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2083) (H. Rept. 115–289), H6653 [5SE]

Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1514) (S. Rept. 115–168), S6358 [5OC]

Securing Our Agriculture and Food Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 115–29), S2490 [24AP]

——— Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H.R. 1238) (H. Rept. 115–42), H2147 [16MR]

Sportsmen’s Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 733) (S. Rept. 115–116), S3731 [22JN]

Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3668) (H. Rept. 115–314), H7429 [18SE]

Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 826) (S. Rept. 115–73), S3009 [17MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1238, Securing Our Agriculture and Food Act, H2304 [22MR]

S. 375, establish a procedure for approval of certain Endangered Species Act settlements, S1162 [14FE]

S. 376, 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act, S1163 [14FE]

S. 503, Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S1580 [2MR]

S. 654, Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, S8049 [14DE]

S. 826, Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Act, S3375–S3380 [8JN]

S. 1617, Javier Vega, Jr., Memorial Act, S4137 [24JY], S4894 [3AU], H7900 [10OC]

S. Res. 80, World Wildlife Day, S1583 [2MR]

S. Res. 144, National Purebred Dog Day, S2627 [27AP]

S. Res. 160, honor service to the Armed Forces provided by military working dogs and contract working dogs, also known as ‘‘war dogs’’, S2847 [9MY]

S. Res. 225, National Day of the American Cowboy, S4118 [20JY]

S. Res. 315, National Bison Day, S6929 [31OC]