ENGEL, ELIOT L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4663 [23MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2, Agriculture and Nutrition Act, H6501 [18JY]

——— H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN], H5984 [3JY]

Articles and editorials

Bolster the U.S. Judiciary’s Defense Against Putin’s Kleptocracy, Anders Aslund, Hill (publication), E907• [25JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: promote economic growth through conservation and biodiversity programs that facilitate cooperation, improve natural resource management, and protect and preserve threatened wildlife in Okavango River Basin (see H.R. 4819), H551 [18JA]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (see H.R. 5480), H3208 [12AP]

Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 5226), H1501 [8MR]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H9415 [2OC]

——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H9415 [2OC]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 1759), H3978 [15MY]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9090 [26SE] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9763 [3DE]

Army Specialist Jose L. Ruiz Post Office Building, Brentwood, NY: designate (see H.R. 5412), H3049 [26MR]

Bangladesh: promote free, fair, and credible elections, respect freedoms of speech and the press, provide security for minorities participating in election, and commend acceptance of Rohingya refugees from Burma (see H. Res. 1169), H9767 [6DE]

Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 4518), H19 [8JA]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3613), H1227 [23FE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 5359), H3064 [9AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (see H. Res. 1091), H9151 [27SE]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H3928 [10MY]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and ensure fair treatment of detainees and release of those unjustly detained (see H. Res. 1111), H9421 [5OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 103), H783 [5FE]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H5224 [15JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7107), H9459 [30OC]

Climate: recognize and accept findings of U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and call for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in line with recommendations of such panel (see H. Res. 1145), H9510 [13NO]

Coast Guard: prohibit establishment of new anchorages in the Hudson River between Kingston and Yonkers, NY, until issuance of report on environmental impact of such anchorages (see H.R. 2619), H3507 [24AP]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (see H.R. 6207), H5648 [25JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform investigations of claims of violations of rights and protections by employees, update sexual harassment prevention and response training, and institute discrimination surveys (see H.R. 4396), H555 [18JA]

Courts: prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1515), H8171 [12SE]

Credit: prohibit creditors from discriminating on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit (see H.R. 2498), H7772 [24AU]

Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 3207), H1609 [14MR]

deGrom, Jacob A.: Baseball Writers’ Association of America National League Cy Young Award recipient (see H. Res. 1153), H9568 [16NO]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, and reform political campaign finance system (see H. Res. 975), H5975 [28JN]

Dept. of Defense: study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H5153 [13JN]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 6137), H5284 [19JN]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 5460), H3095 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2351), H3707 [26AP]

——— enhance national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis (see H.R. 5794), H3975 [15MY]

——— ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1607 [14MR]

——— extend funding for certain public health programs (see H.R. 4820), H733 [30JA]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 3773), H9420 [5OC]

——— provide grants for eligible entities to provide technical assistance to outlier prescribers of opioids (see H.R. 5796), H4778 [5JN]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4584 [22MY]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (see H.R. 6748), H9420 [5OC]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (see H.R. 5329), H1698 [19MR]

——— reauthorize school-based health centers (see H.R. 5899), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at a port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 1006), H3452 [23AP]

——— prohibit funding to implement the ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 7052), H9432 [12OC]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H170 [11JA]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 3923), H3096 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8727 [13SE]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under a certain age (see H.R. 6252), H8739 [20SE]

Dept. of Justice: condemn decision seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum (see H. Res. 987), H6111 [11JY]

——— limit ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 3654), H737 [2FE]

——— make grants to nonprofit organizations to offer legal assistance to certain aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program recipients, and refugees (see H.R. 858), H3096 [10AP]

——— report firearm background check denials to State and local law enforcement to allow pursuit of criminal charges and study and report to Congress on categories of people who are denied firearms (see H.R. 4471), H3097 [10AP]

Dept. of Labor: list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 1300), H5153 [13JN]

Dept. of State: amend laws relative to energy diplomacy and security within the Dept. (see H.R. 5535), H3395 [17AP]

——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 6033), H4979 [7JN]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU]

——— maintain existing regulations governing exportation of certain weapons and military equipment on U.S. Munitions list (see H.R. 4765), H132 [10JA]

——— provide for certain authorities (see H.R. 5592), H3505 [24AP]

——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 7228), H9819 [10DE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H9432 [12OC]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program to reimburse public transportation agencies that offer free unlimited transportation passes to eligible individuals (see H.R. 5542), H3396 [17AP]

——— issue a rule requiring new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system to prevent leaving an unattended child in the vehicle (see H.R. 2801), H9431 [12OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 6869), H8883 [25SE]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H8886 [25SE]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H3783 [7MY]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H3835 [8MY]

Discrimination: eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 1739), H4849 [6JN]

——— prohibit in public accommodations on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3520), H8171 [12SE]

——— provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H4692 [23MY]

Diseases and disorders: recognize importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide (see H. Res. 593), H5978 [28JN]

Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 5545), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide for additional flexibility relative to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders (see H.R. 3692), H4730 [24MY]

——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H7751 [10AU]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 876), H3833 [8MY]

Elections: protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for infrastructure used to carry out such elections (see H.R. 5011), H2043 [22MR]

EPA: call for resignation of E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator and appointment of an Administrator committed to fulfillment of the mission of the Agency (see H. Res. 834), H3441 [18AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H4285 [21MY]

Families and domestic relations: ensure immigration status does not disqualify a parent or guardian for placement of a foster child and make policy changes to keep children of detained or deported parents with their families (see H.R. 5414), H5094 [12JN]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2640), H4981 [7JN]

FBI: require records of National Instant Criminal Background Check System be retained for a certain period of time (see H.R. 5461), H3095 [10AP]

FCC: disapprove rule on net neutrality (see H.J. Res. 129), H1333 [27FE]

——— facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H6042 [10JY]

——— reinstate rules regulating inmate telephone service rates, which include immigrant detention facilities, and ensure immigrant parents can call their separated children without charge (see H.R. 6254), H5815 [27JN]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 6238), H9092 [26SE]

FEMA: reauthorize Port Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6609), H9768 [6DE]

Firearms: ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 6643), H7751 [10AU]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 1475), H4981 [7JN]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 5383), H3211 [12AP]

——— prohibit a Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to a person under 21 years of age, with the exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5090), H1374 [5MR]

——— prohibit firearm dealers from proceeding with the sale of a weapon if a background check on the buyer is not returned by the FBI within 3 days (see H.R. 3464), H1502 [8MR]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 5087), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 7290), H10209 [13DE]

Foreign trade: control export, reexport, and transfer of commodities, software, and technology to protect national security and promote U.S. foreign policy (see H.R. 5040), H1211 [15FE]

Franklin, Aretha L.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6681), H7777 [28AU]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H902 [6FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10512 [20DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1270), H3096 [10AP]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1068), H8726 [13SE]

House of Representatives: authorize certain committees of the House to intervene in Texas v. U.S., No. 4—18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.) (see H. Res. 1031), H7732 [27JY]

Hurricanes: establish a commission to investigate death toll and Federal response to Hurricane Maria (see H.R. 6048), H5286 [19JN]

Immigration: eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase the per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 392), H1127 [13FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 6135), H5284 [19JN]

——— oppose zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally and leads to family separation for parents attempting to enter with children (see H. Res. 927), H5154 [13JN]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H3444 [18AP]

——— request the President and direct Sec. of HHS Azar to transmit to the House of Representatives information on health and welfare of children separated from parents due to zero tolerance policy (see H. Res. 982), H6042 [10JY]

Insurance: disapprove rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage (see H.J. Res. 140), H8887 [25SE]

——— improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H1610 [14MR]

——— require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1409), H1267 [26FE]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H82 [9JA]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1340 [1MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3708 [26AP]

Jerry Donnellan VA Community Clinic, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 7108), H9471 [9NO]

Labor Management Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6042 [10JY]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6042 [10JY]

Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9414 [2OC]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death by preventing hate crimes and discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity and recognize tolerance efforts (see H. Res. 1121), H9430 [12OC]

——— promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 7291), H10209 [13DE]

LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 972), H5975 [28JN]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 7293), H10209 [13DE]

Major Robert Odell Owens Post Office, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 5238), H1506 [9MR]

Maurice D. Hinchey Post Office Building, Saugerties, NY: designate (see H.R. 4722), H405 [16JA]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H3887 [9MY]

Medicare: cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H5094 [12JN]

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2925), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 5818), H4730 [24MY]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H3783 [7MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 5541), H9444 [23OC]

Mental health: strengthen parity in mental health and substance use disorder benefits (see H.R. 4778), H168 [11JA]

Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 1130), H9443 [23OC]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 731), H974 [7FE]

National Commission of the Federal Response to Natural Disasters in Puerto Rico: establish (see H.R. 6103), H5286 [19JN]

National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases: establish (see H.R. 4638), H1374 [5MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1104), H9406 [28SE]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Labor Relations Act: amend (see H.R. 6080), H6042 [10JY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H5022 [8JN]

National Park Service: provide competitive grants for operation, security, and maintenance of certain memorials to victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 6287), H6559 [18JY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H1213 [15FE]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 5576), H3441 [18AP]

National Vitiligo Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H9511 [13NO]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 1036), H7725 [26JY]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 455), H6465 [17JY]

New York, NY: extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 7062), H9430 [12OC]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 981), H5987 [3JY]

NIH: establish and fund Opioids and STOP Pain Initiative to expand, intensify, and coordinate fundamental, translational, and clinical research of opioid abuse and the understanding and treatment of pain (see H.R. 4733), H1342 [1MR]

——— expand, intensify, and coordinate programs and activities relative to Tourette syndrome (see H.R. 427), H3096 [10AP]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as the framework for sustainable peace, address certain failings in implementation of such Agreement, and call for inquiry into Patrick Finucane murder (see H. Res. 777), H1543 [13MR]

NRC: ensure State and local communities participate in development of nuclear plant decommissioning plans and require public approval or rejection of such proposed plans (see H.R. 4975), H974 [7FE]

Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 6064), H7824 [4SE]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (see H.R. 2259), H3979 [15MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9467 [6NO]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic corporations (see H.R. 1615), H3452 [23AP]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 6239), H5814 [27JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H7871 [5SE]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7752 [10AU]

——— require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H3746 [1MY]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2035 (see H.R. 3671), H1227 [23FE]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 6085), H9821 [10DE]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 5161), H1372 [5MR]

Ross Bouyea Post Office Building, Plattsburgh, NY: designate (see H.R. 6930), H9149 [27SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 5339), H5022 [8JN]

Russia: combat subversive activities (see H.R. 6437), H6587 [19JY]

——— condemn chemical weapons attack against Sergei Skripal and his daughter, extend sympathies to those affected by the attack, and reaffirm U.S.-British relationship (see H. Res. 786), H1699 [19MR]

——— condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H4849 [6JN]

——— examine intelligence on election interference, impose sanctions against those undermining cybersecurity or Ukrainian democratic processes, and enforce Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (see H. Res. 749), H1266 [26FE]

——— impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions, aggression, and destabilizing activities (see H.R. 5216), H1500 [8MR]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3060 [5AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 6114), H5199 [14JN]

SSA: permanently appropriate funding for administrative expenses, eliminate waiting periods for receipt of disability benefits and Medicare eligibility, and implement a moratorium on closure of field offices (see H.R. 6251), H5987 [3JY]

Staff Sergeant Alexandria Gleason-Morrow Post Office Building, Dansville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5395), H3576 [25AP]

Staub, Daniel J. (Rusty): tribute (see H. Res. 874), H3782 [7MY]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 1165), H10104 [11DE]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (see H.R. 535), H19 [8JA]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1872), H5094 [12JN]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6982), H9405 [28SE]

Trump, President: censure and condemn for alleged disparaging remarks relative to countries of origin of certain immigrants and call for a retraction and apology for such remarks (see H. Res. 700), H553 [18JA]

U.N.: object to resolution criticizing U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel (see H. Res. 684), H169 [11JA]

Ukraine: express that the anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 931), H5021 [8JN]

Venezuela: condemn deteriorating situation and resulting regional humanitarian crisis, affirm support for legitimate National Assembly and Supreme Court, and urge further regional action in support of democracy (see H. Res. 1006), H6588 [19JY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H7748 [7AU]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 1058), H8170 [12SE]

——— improve security of information technology used to administer voter registration procedures and Federal elections and promote accuracy and integrity of election results (see H.R. 1562), H2043 [22MR]

Western Hemisphere: reaffirm importance of preserving free and fair elections and strengthening democratic institutions and reject efforts by Venezuela, Russia, and others to interfere with elections (see H. Res. 843), H3506 [24AP]

Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 5697), H5095 [12JN]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H1211 [15FE]

——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 7285), H10169 [12DE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5363 [20JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9420 [5OC]

Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act: amend (see H.R. 6472), H6648 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 5819), H3976 [15MY]

Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 860), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (see H.R. 4788), H172 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (see H.R. 6517), H7686 [25JY]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (see H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (see H.R. 6193), H5580 [22JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 6494), H7154 [24JY]

FCC: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 5085), H1265 [26FE]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. commitment to NATO and condemn President Trump’s failure to confront Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for Russia’s election interference and worldwide aggression (see H. Res. 1008), H6649 [23JY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (see H.R. 5273), H1607 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (see H.R. 6012), H4848 [6JN]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (see H.R. 4834), H552 [18JA]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel and expand emergency planning zones (see H.R. 4891), H676 [29JA]

Russia: condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (see H. Res. 1162), H9743 [29NO]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (see H. Res. 999), H6463 [17JY]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 5457), H3095 [10AP]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into navigable waters (see H.R. 6658), H7747 [7AU]

Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (see H.R. 4901), H731 [30JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 5819), H3978 [15MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish pilot program to award grants and loan guarantees to hospitals to reduce energy costs and increase resilience to improve security (H.R. 4788), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HHS: direct Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to reform liver allocation criteria based on donor’s place of residence or listing, except to avoid wasting organs (H.R. 6517), H7687 [25JY]

——— provide grants to better understand and reduce gestational diabetes (H.R. 5423), H3055 [2AP]

Dept. of State: facilitate reunification of Central American families, report on, and develop a strategy to reduce, gender-based and gang violence, and address impact of family separation on Central American children (H.R. 6193), H5581 [22JN]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7156 [24JY]

FCC: increase penalty for fraudulent 9-1-1 calls that result in an emergency response from law enforcement agencies (H.R. 6003), H4776 [5JN]

——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (H.R. 5085), H1266 [26FE]

Foreign policy: reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H1608 [14MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: require report on status of nuclear program to establish a baseline of progress for negotiations on denuclearization and annual updates on such progress (H.R. 6012), H4849 [6JN]

Motor vehicles: enable State and local promotion of alternative fuel and high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets (H.R. 4834), H554 [18JA]

NRC: develop plans for dry cask storage of spent nuclear fuel and expand emergency planning zones (H.R. 4891), H677 [29JA]

Social Security: improve quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (H.R. 5457), H3096 [10AP]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into navigable waters (H.R. 6658), H7748 [7AU]

Weapons: treat flamethrowers the same as machineguns for purposes of Federal criminal laws relative to firearms (H.R. 4901), H732 [30JA]

Remarks

Afya Foundation: anniversary, E1742• [31DE]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (S. 3247), H10552 [21DE]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (H. Res. 401), H8154 [12SE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen, exempt from certain War Powers Resolution requirements (H. Res. 1176), H10123 [12DE]

Asia: develop a long-term strategic vision and a comprehensive, multifaceted, and principled U.S. policy for the Indo-Pacific region (S. 2736), H10137, H10138 [12DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (S. 1158), H10547 [21DE]

Australia: affirm U.S.-Australia cooperation on space research, exploration, and utilization (H. Res. 1052), H9494 [13NO]

Bender, Barry: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale Community Service Award recipient, E775• [5JN]

Bernstein, Betsy: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388• [2AP]

Blacknall, Charles T.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387• [2AP]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of Co-op City housing development, E1740• [31DE]

Bronxville, NY: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1470• [26OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3170 [12AP]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), H10063, H10065 [11DE]

——— condemn violence and abuses against Rohingya refugees, impose sanctions on those responsible, consider such violence as genocide and refer perpetrators for prosecution, and allow safe return of refugees (H. Res. 1091), H10063, H10065 [11DE]

——— limit security assistance and cooperation and impose financial and visa sanctions against perpetrators of ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces, H4666 [23MY]

Coddett, Andrea: Luther V. Garrison, Sr., Masonic Foundation Inc., Woman of the Year award recipient, E1740• [31DE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9599, H9600 [27NO]

Crowley, Representative: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1740• [31DE]

Davidian, Richard: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1467• [26OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and establish tariff-rate quotas for sugar, H4153 [17MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 891), H4004 [16MY]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 900), H4153 [17MY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4004 [16MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4666, H4677 [23MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7707• [26JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7695 [26JY]

——— demand transparency relative to U.S. military operations in Niger, H4677 [23MY]

——— improve certain defense and security assistance policies and authorize appropriation of funds to Israel (S. 2497), H8147, H8149 [12SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (H.R. 5272), H5054 [12JN]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (H.R. 1676), H6605 [23JY]

——— reauthorize poison center national toll-free number, media campaign, and grant program (H.R. 5329), H5058 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 6136), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5445 [21JN]

Dept. of State: authorize rewards for thwarting wildlife trafficking linked to transnational organized crime (H.R. 6197), H8155, H8156 [12SE]

——— establish a Vulnerability Disclosure Program to improve cybersecurity and a bug bounty program to identify and report vulnerabilities of Internet-facing information technology (H.R. 5433), H8879, H8880 [25SE]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9488, H9491 [13NO]

——— modify criteria for determining whether countries are meeting the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking (S. 1862), H10549 [21DE]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 1911), H8151, H8153 [12SE]

——— report on progress of certain European countries on the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust-era assets (S. 447), H3461, H3464 [24AP]

——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 5626), H6015, H6016 [10JY]

Education: enhance transparency, improve coordination, and intensify impact of assistance to support access to primary and secondary education for displaced children and persons, including women and girls (S. 1580), H10548 [21DE]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7695 [26JY], H7846 [5SE]

Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO (H. Res. 256), H6066 [11JY]

——— reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (H. Res. 1035), H10073, H10074 [11DE]

FDA: improve and clarify certain nutrition disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments and amend authority to bring certain proceedings (H.R. 772), H819 [6FE]

Foreign policy: efforts to negotiate talks between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, H4725 [24MY]

——— reduce global fragility and violence by improving U.S. capacity to address causes of violence, violent conflict, and fragility in pilot countries (H.R. 5273), H9589, H9590 [27NO]

Groundwork Hudson Valley (organization): anniversary of Science Barge, E1349• [28SE]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (S. 1595), H8877 [25SE]

House of Representatives: modify protocol to allow Speaker of the House to name House committee members as outside conferees on full range of provisions that fall within jurisdiction of committee, H7707• [26JY]

Impact100 Westchester, Inc.: tribute, E483• [17AP]

Insurance: restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (H.R. 762), H3464 [24AP]

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 (H. Res. 274), E1687• [19DE]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (H.R. 4744), H3468, H3470 [24AP]

Iraq: impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq (H.R. 4591), H9595, H9596, H9597 [27NO]

Israel: independence anniversary, E500• [18AP]

Karnes, Michael: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E388• [2AP]

Kazakhstan: anniversary of Astana, E739• [25MY]

Korea, Republic of: recognize importance of U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance to regional stability and security and reaffirm need to cooperate in applying pressure to peacefully end North Korean nuclear program (H. Res. 1149), H10066, H10067 [11DE]

Leonard, Louis: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Annual Gala Dinner honoree, E1455• [26OC]

Liberia: affirm strong U.S. ties and support for democracy, and call for implementation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, including establishment of an Extraordinary Criminal Tribunal for Liberia (H. Res. 1055), H9492, H9493 [13NO]

Libya: condemn slave auctions of migrants and refugees, call for investigation and prosecution of those involved, and provide assistance to respond to migrant and refugee situation (H. Res. 644), H6018 [10JY]

Mamaroneck, NY: anniversary of Community Resource Center, E1739• [31DE]

——— anniversary of Westchester Day School, E11• [8JA]

Mexico: promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 1567), H9591, H9592 [27NO]

Middle East: provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria and accountability for perpetrators of these crimes (H.R. 390), Senate amendments, H9602, H9603 [27NO]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (H.R. 5576), H7846, H7848 [5SE]

New Rochelle, NY: anniversary of Anshe Sholom Sisterhood, E772• [5JN]

——— anniversary of Bethesda Baptist Church of New Rochelle, E1014• [16JY]

——— anniversary of Police Association of New Rochelle, E650• [15MY]

New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence: anniversary, E642• [15MY]

O’Callaghan, Kathie: Pelham, NY, Civic Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1468• [26OC]

O’Hanlon, Ray: Bronx County, NY, Ancient Order of Hibernians (organization) honoree, E1741• [31DE]

Pacific Islands region: reaffirm U.S. commitment to, support cooperation with, increase frequency of visits between leaders of, and promote economic development in countries and territories (H. Res. 1157), H10069 [11DE]

Peace Corps: improve health care standards and access for current and returned volunteers, assist and protect sexual assault victims, increase disability payments, and improve oversight and management (H.R. 2259), H6023, H6024 [10JY]

Picani, Louis A.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Trailblazer award recipient, E388• [2AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (H. Res. 1138), E1546• [20NO]

Pogue, Stephen W.: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387• [2AP]

Pompeo, Sec. of State: call for testimony before House committees relative to summit meeting between President Trump and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H7166 [25JY]

Potocki, Kathy and Pete: Danny Fund (organization) Valentine’s Ball honorees, E389• [2AP]

Robinson-Boettcher, Joanne: Friends of Philipse Manor Hall (organization) Patron Saints of Yonkers award recipient, E653• [15MY]

Rodack, Jack: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Annual Gala Dinner honoree, E1462• [26OC]

Russia: address efforts to undermine U.S. judicial system, E907• [25JN]

——— combat subversive activities (H.R. 6437), H7846 [5SE]

——— condemn provocative actions in Kerch Strait against Ukrainian navy, call for release of Ukrainian crew and vessels, and call for international opposition to destabilizing actions (H. Res. 1162), H10075, H10076 [11DE]

——— support Speaker Ryan’s statement on interference in U.S. elections (H. Res. 999), H6277 [17JY]

Rye, NY: anniversary of Community Synagogue of Rye, E1741• [31DE]

Scarpino, Anthony A., Jr.: Mediterranean Political Action Committee (MPAC) Man of the Year award recipient, E394• [5AP]

Scarsdale, NY: anniversary of Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Co., No. 1, E1432• [19OC]

Shapiro, Geri: Volunteer New York! (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E512• [23AP]

Sports: recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 111), H3475, H3476 [24AP]

Sved, Beverly: Scarsdale Foundation Scarsdale Bowl Award recipient, E645• [15MY]

Syria: condemn Bashar al-Assad regime and its backers for continued support of war crimes and crimes against humanity (H. Res. 1165), H10071, H10072 [11DE]

——— condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (H.R. 4681), H3472, H3473 [24AP]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes (H.R. 1677), H9602 [27NO]

Thompson, Richard: Messiah Baptist Church, Yonkers, NY, Men’s Ministry Man of the Year award recipient, E387• [2AP]

Trachten, Gary: Westchester, NY, Jewish Council Anniversary Gala honoree, E389• [2AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2200), Senate amendment, H10544 [21DE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (H.R. 6018), H9496, H9497 [13NO]

Trump, President: characterization of remarks relative to investigation of Russian interference in U.S. elections during news conference with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, H6277 [17JY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H4725 [24MY]

Tugetman, Michael and Leslie: Northeast Jewish Center, Yonkers, NY, Special Service Award recipients, E1460• [26OC]

Turkey: call for release of Andrew Brunson, E1090• [26JY]

——— call for release of Serkan Golge, E1090• [26JY]

——— U.S. policy, E1090• [26JY]

Votes: position on missed, H10532• [21DE]

Westchester County (NY) Press: anniversary, E1345• [28SE]

Wiener, Samantha and Daniel: Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, NY, Young Leadership Award recipients, E773• [5JN]

Yonkers, NY: anniversary of Lincoln Park Jewish Center, E1740• [31DE]

——— anniversary of Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, E1742• [31DE]

——— anniversary of Yonkers Family YMCA, E1398• [12OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H10552 [21DE]

Tributes

Adams, Nathaniel, Jr., E162• [8FE]

Anderson, Anne, E388• [2AP]

Baker, Mark and Lorna, E774• [5JN]

Duffy, Taryn, E1744• [2JA]

Einleger, Joel, E771• [5JN]

Friedman, Jerry, E1739• [31DE]

Heitzler, Gary, E1505• [9NO]

Hill, Jean, E769• [5JN]

Kelly, Peter X., E1503• [9NO]

Killip, Robert, E760• [5JN]

Kracko, Laurie, E770• [5JN]

Liebeskind, Lizabeth, E1269• [20SE]

Marra, Frank E., E1111• [31JY]

Marrin, Yvette, E648• [15MY]

Morelle, Representative, H9499 [13NO]

Mulraine, Edward, E1465• [26OC]

O’Brien, Joseph R., E164• [8FE]

Reps, Helene, E646• [15MY]

Robertson, William H., E388• [2AP]

Robinson-Frazier, Roberta, E651• [15MY]

Royce, Representative, H10552 [21DE]

Salom, Kathy, E647• [15MY]

Schuck, David, E643• [15MY]

Schultis, Larry, E769• [5JN]

Slaughter, Louise McIntosh, H3384 [17AP]

Sylvestri, Ronald, E1501• [9NO]

Thompson, Keith E., E1743• [2JA]

Westheimer, Miriam, E771• [5JN]