CONNOLLY, GERALD E. (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4572, H4576 [22MY], H4607 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6515 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4944 [7JN], H4988 [8JN]

Government regulations: provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6188 [13JY]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H450 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: commend U.S. and international efforts to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa (see H. Res. 239), H733 [30JA]

Ahmad, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor: tribute (see H. Res. 1125), H9431 [12OC]

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), H3056 [2AP]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H6042 [10JY]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H6042 [10JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 5911), H9408 [28SE]

Argentina: support investigation of Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires (see H. Res. 201), H584 [19JA]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H. Con. Res. 138), H9436 [16OC] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H9821 [10DE]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H678 [29JA]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H6465 [17JY]

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]

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]

Cambodia: promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law, condemn political violence and human rights violations, and call for respect for freedom of the press, assembly, and speech and electoral reforms (see H. Res. 661), H584 [19JA]

——— promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 5754), H6650 [23JY]

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), H9414 [2OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 113), H1501 [8MR]

CDC: carry out certain activities to prevent controlled substances overdoses (see H.R. 5812), H5095 [12JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H9691 [28NO]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H7735 [31JY]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 7123), H9510 [13NO]

——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7384), H10510 [20DE]

Climate: cap emissions of greenhouse gases through requirement to purchase carbon permits and distribute proceeds of such purchases to eligible individuals (see H.R. 4889), H676 [29JA]

——— 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]

Commission To Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History: establish (see H.R. 1596), H583 [19JA]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 2567), H1267 [26FE]

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 5013), H1177 [14FE]

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 Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1276), H1335 [27FE]

Dept. of Commerce: transmit documents and Dept. of Justice letter relative to decision to include a question on citizenship in the decennial census (see H. Res. 877), H3833 [8MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1957), H8886 [25SE]

——— establish Early Learning Challenge Fund (see H.R. 6946), H9150 [27SE]

——— improve opportunities to attain a quality, debt-free degree or credential (see H.R. 6543), H7732 [27JY]

——— prohibit seclusion and use of restraints in schools except to protect students and staff and provide school personnel with crisis intervention training (see H.R. 7124), H9525 [14NO]

——— provide support to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate change mitigation and adaptation (see H.R. 6833), H8731 [17SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program (see H.R. 5042), H1211 [15FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation (see H.R. 1447), H8171 [12SE]

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]

——— establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H584 [19JA]

——— issue rules pertaining to collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 630), H583 [19JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office (see H.R. 5533), H4210 [17MY]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 5476), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of State: 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]

——— establish Office of Anti-Corruption Relating to Illicit Russian Financial Activities in Europe (see H.R. 2820), H678 [29JA]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (see H.R. 6651), H9092 [26SE]

——— 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), H9436 [16OC]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing and related activities off the coast of Mid-Atlantic States (see H.R. 6008), H5201 [14JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 4444), H83 [9JA]

Dept. of Transportation: make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries (see H.R. 1266), H975 [7FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust effective date of certain reductions and discontinuances of dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1495), H583 [19JA]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H8739 [20SE]

——— improve appeals process (see H.R. 457), H583 [19JA]

——— improve benefits and services for women veterans (see H.R. 2452), H7751 [10AU]

——— provide unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war (see H.R. 5314), H1651 [15MR]

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), H5225 [15JN]

——— require use of prescription drug monitoring programs and facilitate information sharing among States that receive Federal funding to combat opioid abuse (see H.R. 1854), H3978 [15MY]

Eastern Europe: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity (see H. Res. 955), H5362 [20JN]

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

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H584 [19JA]

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

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]

——— establish centers of excellence for innovative stormwater control infrastructure (see H.R. 6944), H9150 [27SE]

——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements (see H.R. 1071), H1653 [15MR]

——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 5015), H1177 [14FE]

Executive Office of the President: require quarterly reports on security clearances for employees (see H.R. 5019), H1177 [14FE]

Families and domestic relations: 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), H10170 [12DE]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 6026), H7759 [21AU]

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

FDA: strengthen authorities to address counterfeit drugs, illegal and synthetic opioids, and opioid-like substances (see H.R. 5228), H5094 [12JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish Federal customer service standards to improve service and customer experience provided by Federal agencies (see H.R. 5402), H2041 [22MR]

——— improve and modernize digital services and websites and promote use of digital processes over paper-based and in-person encounters (see H.R. 5759), H3929 [10MY]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

——— repeal certain revised annuity employee categories within the Federal Employee Retirement System (see H.R. 3269), H975 [7FE]

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), H5814 [27JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H8886 [25SE]

FEMA: provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 3238), H3210 [12AP]

——— reauthorize National Urban Search and Rescue Response System (see H.R. 6455), H6588 [19JY]

Firearms: allow family members and close associates of suspected unstable individuals to take legal actions to prevent such individuals from purchasing or possessing firearms (see H.R. 2598), H1336 [27FE]

——— establish background check procedures for gun shows (see H.R. 1612), H2043 [22MR]

——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (see H.R. 2841), H3055 [2AP]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 6649), H7825 [4SE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 2670), H975 [7FE]

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

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting regarding bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 3962), H3507 [24AP]

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), H7729 [26JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3747 [1MY]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 3222), H584 [19JA]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H6196 [13JY]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 2119), H8171 [12SE]

Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 6219), H5748 [26JN]

——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 1030), H7687 [25JY]

Global Partnership for Education (organization): support U.S. role in promoting children’s access to quality education (see H. Res. 466), H584 [19JA]

Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 972), H629 [25JA]

——— 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), H975 [7FE]

——— save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H404 [16JA]

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), H9768 [6DE]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Hungary: support democracy and reaffirm the long-standing and mutually-beneficial relationship between the U.S. and Hungary (see H. Res. 353), H733 [30JA]

Immigration: 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), H4980 [7JN]

——— protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings against their parents (see H.R. 5950), H5286 [19JN]

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

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9420 [5OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2902), H1075 [8FE]

Insurance: improve affordability, undo sabotage, and increase access to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5155), H7688 [25JY]

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), H19 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 4744), H584 [19JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3835 [8MY]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 986), H6041 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1373 [5MR]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 686), H169 [11JA]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling (see H.R. 1498), H9449 [26OC]

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

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 (see H. Res. 644), H1654 [15MR]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H9574 [20NO]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1825), H8886 [25SE]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 6690), H7825 [4SE]

——— improve access to mental health services (see H.R. 1290), H1075 [8FE]

——— provide for the non-application of competitive acquisition rates to complex rehabilitative wheelchairs and accessories (see H.R. 3730), H19 [8JA]

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. 179), H975 [7FE]

——— transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H1179 [14FE]

Moldova: reaffirm policy to support sovereignty and territorial integrity, strengthen U.S. relations, and encourage democratic reforms (see H. Res. 745), H6559 [18JY]

Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, and reaffirm autonomy plan and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 1101), H9406 [28SE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H5152 [13JN]

National security: improve diversity and inclusion in the workforce of national security agencies (see H.R. 5195), H1475 [7MR]

National Voting Rights Act Mobilization Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 9), H678 [29JA]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9436 [16OC]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 761), H1341 [1MR]

NIH: expand research activities for functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders (see H.R. 1187), H4777 [5JN]

NIST: convene effort to make consistent, authoritative set of climate information available to standard-developing organizations (see H.R. 1464), H1127 [13FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (see H.R. 5925), H4692 [23MY]

OMB: rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (see H.R. 6901), H9089 [26SE]

OPM: extend complimentary, comprehensive identity protection coverage for all individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies (see H.R. 5765), H5363 [20JN]

Park and Recreation Month: designate (see H. Res. 941), H5649 [25JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H7735 [31JY]

Poland: recognize memorials and monuments to Katyn Massacre of Polish officers as important historical reminders and commend contributions of Polish Americans to prosperity, diversity, and strength of the U.S. (see H. Res. 893), H4210 [17MY]

Political campaigns: 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), H8887 [25SE]

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), H7743 [3AU]

——— replace motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 6991), H9405 [28SE]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (see H.R. 6076), H5093 [12JN]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 31), H4982 [7JN]

Powell, Barbara R. Johns: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5561), H9408 [28SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: require Presidential candidates to develop ethics plans for transition teams (see H.R. 4826), H552 [18JA]

Public Health Service: designate the Chief Nurse Officer as the National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1651), H7156 [24JY]

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

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H902 [6FE]

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

——— 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]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 5374), H3444 [18AP]

Taiwan: encourage negotiations to enter into a bilateral trade agreement (see H. Res. 271), H584 [19JA]

Taxation: extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H1653 [15MR]

——— provide work opportunity credit for hiring veterans in field of renewable energy (see H.R. 328), H1075 [8FE]

Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership: establish to assist countries in Sahel, Maghreb, and adjacent regions of Africa to improve capabilities to counter terrorist threats (see H.R. 6018), H9092 [26SE]

Treaties and agreements: require congressional approval for peaceful nuclear cooperation agreements and ensure partners in such agreements renounce pursuit of enrichment and reprocessing technologies (see H.R. 5357), H2043 [22MR]

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]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 4271), H584 [19JA]

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]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 1174), H9820 [10DE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3886 [9MY] (see H.R. 333), H4210 [17MY]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with a written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options and provide counseling on housing benefits (see H.R. 2777), H1075 [8FE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H7735 [31JY]

Vietnamese Americans: recognize accomplishments and contributions (see H. Res. 448), H19 [8JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (see H. Res. 848), H3575 [25AP]

——— commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 1150), H9574 [20NO]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6545), H8887 [25SE]

Virgin Islands of the U.S. Centennial Commission: extend expiration date (see H.R. 4446), H678 [29JA]

Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]

Wallenberg, Raoul: investigate fate (see H. Res. 58), H630 [25JA]

Washington Capitals (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 935), H5093 [12JN]

Water: provide grants to States to facilitate acquisition of land, water, and interests therein, made to substantially improve, preserve, or maintain water quality for an area in perpetuity (see H.R. 5264), H3050 [26MR]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H678 [29JA]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5034), H8171 [12SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (see H.R. 5960), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (see H.R. 4900), H731 [30JA]

EPA: ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (see H.R. 6644), H7734 [31JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve teleworking programs (see H.R. 6551), H7721 [26JY]

Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 7165), H9573 [20NO]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4775), H168 [11JA]

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]

Korea, Republic of: support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H677 [29JA]

OMB: streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (see H.R. 6550), H7721 [26JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (see H.R. 6909), H9089 [26SE]

Russia: 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]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: make grants to regional gang task forces to prevent violence committed by and against youths (H.R. 5960), H4729 [24MY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize additional funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (H.R. 4900), H732 [30JA]

EPA: ensure Inspector General continues investigations into former Administrator, E. Scott Pruitt’s conduct and suspend any proposed rulemaking signed by Pruitt until those investigations are completed (H.R. 6644), H7735 [31JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve teleworking programs (H.R. 6551), H7725 [26JY]

Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (H.R. 7165), H9574 [20NO]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (H.R. 4775), H169 [11JA]

Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (H.R. 7290), H10210 [13DE]

OMB: streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (H.R. 6550), H7725 [26JY]

Refugees: set presidential determination of annual refugee admissions limit at certain level (H.R. 6909), H9091 [26SE]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General funding: Michael J. Missal, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, H4989 [8JN]

Lists

Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston, VA, Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882• [21JN]

Dale City, VA, Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891• [21JN]

Fairfax County, VA, Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967• [3JY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Certificate of Valor recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Gold Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E891• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E884• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Lifesaving Award recipients, E885• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Certificate of Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Lifesaving Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Silver Medal of Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Merit Award for Valor recipients, E979• [6JY]

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Prince William County, VA, Fire and Rescue Dept., Valorous Unit award recipients, E979• [6JY]

Prince William County, VA, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification recipients, E749• [29MY]

Washington (DC) Post Prince William County, VA, Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883• [21JN]

Woodbridge, VA, Elks Lodge 2355 2018 officers and committee chairmen, E889• [21JN]

Motions

Financial institutions: require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1583 [14MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H9045 [26SE], E89• [22JA]

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations, H5720 [26JN], H9046 [26SE]

Arts Council of Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E636• [11MY]

ARTSFAIRFAX (organization): tribute to Arts Awards recipients, E1541• [20NO]

Asian-American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.: tribute to Excellence Award recipients, E750• [29MY]

Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E1332• [28SE]

Browne, Christopher: Committee for Dulles (organization) Tower of Dulles honoree, E621• [10MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3172 [12AP]

Burke, VA: anniversary of Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept., E748• [29MY]

——— tribute to 500th meeting of Burke Centre Conservancy Board of Trustees, E1322• [27SE]

Catholics for Housing, Inc.: tribute to Father Gerard Creedon Housing Award recipients, E1542• [20NO]

Centreville, VA: tribute to Centreville Immigration Forum annual dinner honorees, E1541• [20NO]

Dale City, VA: installation of Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., officers, E1714• [20DE]

——— tribute to Dale City Christian Church Dale City Multicultural Achievement Awards and Scholarship recipients, E891• [21JN]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, Alumnae Chapter, E747• [29MY]

Dept. of Defense: assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of defense security cooperation programs funding, E732• [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), E726•, E728•, E732• [24MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1027), H7696 [26JY]

——— develop a definition and way to measure Procurement Administration Lead Time (PALT), E726• [24MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5720 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), conference report, H9045 [26SE]

——— submit human rights report on efforts relative to repatriation of U.S. soldiers remains, Korean-American family reunifications, and travel security risks, E728• [24MY]

Dept. of Energy: National Nuclear Security Administration defense nuclear nonproliferation funding, H4944, H4945 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (S. 292), H4354 [22MY]

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 the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6515, H6541 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach specialists to provide treatment court services to justice-involved veterans (H.R. 2147), H5135 [13JN]

——— Inspector General oversight over Washington, DC, VA Medical Center funding, H4988, H4989 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H4988, H4989 [8JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations, H9045 [26SE]

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce: tribute to ‘‘Stars Over Dulles’’ Award recipients, E752• [29MY], E1719• [20DE]

Elections: expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (H.R. 6494), H7696 [26JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5895), H4944, H4945 [7JN], H4988, H4989 [8JN]

EPA: prohibit funding to modify rule on management and disposal of coal ash, H6515 [18JY]

FAA: allow flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport from certain California and Texas airports, H3598• [26AP]

——— reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3598• [26AP]

FACETS (organization): anniversary, E747• [29MY]

Fairfax County, VA: anniversary of Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, E1329• [28SE]

——— anniversary of Tysons Corner Center, E1321• [27SE]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Lady Fairfax award recipients, E967• [3JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., recruit class, E631• [11MY], E963• [3JY]

——— tribute to Fairfax County History Commission Achievement Award recipients, E1545• [20NO]

——— tribute to Fairfax County Park Authority Board Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients, E621• [10MY]

——— tribute to Fairfax Fire and Rescue Dept., Firefighters of the Year award recipients, E1326• [27SE]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E890• [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Valor Award recipients, E884• [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fairfax County Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E892• [21JN]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce U.S. Park Police Valor Award recipients, E963• [3JY]

——— tribute to Student Peace Award recipients, E959• [3JY]

——— tribute to Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce incoming board members, E965• [3JY]

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations: tribute to Citizen of the Year Award recipients, E972• [6JY]

Federal agencies and departments: reauthorize whistleblower protection program in Federal inspector general offices (H.R. 4043), H1418 [6MR]

Federal employees: prohibit use of Federal funds for painting portraits of officers and employees of the Federal Government (S. 188), H1419 [6MR]

——— provide a temporary prohibition on employment of political appointees in career civil service positions (H.R. 1132), H1415, H1416 [6MR]

——— provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 3737), H1416, H1417 [6MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit regulatory agencies from tailoring regulatory actions at request, or personal gain, of the President, the President’s family members, or senior Executive Branch officials, H1583 [14MR]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), motion to recommit, H1583 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6541 [18JY]

Global Organization of People of Indian Origin: tribute to Virginia chapter Awards of Excellence recipients, E985• [10JY]

Government regulations: establish a sunset on additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates if certain economic growth rates are not attained, H6188 [13JY]

——— exclude independent agencies from additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates, H6187 [13JY]

——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 50), H6181, H6182, H6183, H6184, H6187, H6188 [13JY]

——— require online posting of any consultation with or comments by any non-Federal party during the development of regulatory proposals with unfunded mandates, H6188 [13JY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, E89• [22JA]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 6237), H6151 [12JY]

Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Black and Gold Scholarship Ball award recipients, E882• [21JN]

Korean-American Association of the Washington Metropolitan Area: tribute to KORUS Festival, E633• [11MY]

Lake Ridge, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge retirement community, E1323• [27SE]

Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute, E1547• [20NO]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership award recipients, E1720• [20DE]

Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E1317• [27SE]

Literary Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Recognition Celebration honorees, E971• [6JY]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Manassas Police Dept., Valor Award recipients, E977• [6JY]

ManTech International Corp.: anniversary, E752• [29MY]

MVLE. Inc.: tribute to award recipients, E629• [10MY]

NAACP: anniversary of Fairfax County, VA, branch, E750• [29MY]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment, support efforts to counter Russian aggression, prioritize strategy to counter Russian efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, and promote alliances and partnerships for shared challenges, H6179 [13JY]

Nims, Matthew: Partnership for Public Service (organization) Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist, E623• [10MY]

Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Distinguished Service Award recipients, E1324• [27SE]

——— tribute to Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award recipients, E988• [10JY]

Northern Virginia Family Service (organization): tribute to Training Futures program graduates, E966• [3JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5324 [20JN]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a briefing on anticipated geopolitical effects of emerging infectious diseases and pandemics and their implications on national security, H6151 [12JY]

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families (organization): anniversary, E624• [10MY]

Postal Service: prohibit funding to allow provision of basic financial services, H6541 [18JY]

——— restore financial solvency and improve governance in order to ensure efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail (H.R. 6076), E854• [15JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification recipients, E748• [29MY]

——— tribute to Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Investigative Merit Award recipients, E966• [3JY]

——— tribute to Prince William Chamber of Commerce Fire and Rescue Dept., Valor Award recipients, E979• [6JY]

——— tribute to Prince William County Dept. of Fire and Rescue recruit class, E625• [10MY]

——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Principal of the Year Award nominees, E883• [21JN]

——— tribute to Washington (DC) Post Prince William County Schools Teacher of the Year Award nominees, E961• [3JY]

Reston, VA: tribute to Cornerstones, Inc., and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Best of Reston Awards for Community Service recipients, E882• [21JN]

——— tribute to Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Chamber Excellence Award recipients, E976• [6JY]

——— tribute to Reston Association Volunteer Service Award recipients, E964• [3JY]

Russia: prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea, H6048 [11JY]

Silverwood, Mark: Devotion to Children (organization) Legacy Award recipient, E626• [10MY]

SOS International, LLC: tribute to Challenge Award recipients, E991• [10JY]

Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation: anniversary, E750• [29MY]

U.S. Military Academy: tribute to West Point Leadership Ethics and Diversity in STEM (LEADS) Program, E628• [10MY]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of First Baptist Church, E622• [10MY]

Virginia: tribute to Northern Virginia Football Hall of Fame inductees and scholarship award recipients, E626• [10MY]

——— tribute to Northern Virginia PTA Annual Award recipients, E961• [3JY]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E885• [21JN]

Voting: impact of State voting reform laws labeled as ‘‘voter suppression’’ legislation, H10035 [11DE]

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (organization): tribute to Law Enforcement Awards for Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention recipients, E974• [6JY], E1717• [20DE]

Waters, Julie and Buck: Manassas, VA, Hylton Performing Arts Center Awards Gala honorees, E970• [6JY]

West, Brandon D.: Prince William, VA, Chamber of Commerce Bronze Medal of Valor Award recipient, E975• [6JY]

Woodbridge, VA: Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2355 installation of officers, E889• [21JN]

Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association: anniversary, E1328• [27SE]

World Bank Group: increase accountability, combat corruption, and strengthen management effectiveness (H.R. 3326), H450 [17JA]

——— report steps taken to ensure G-5 nonimmigrant visa holders employed by World Bank diplomats and staff are informed of the protections afforded to them, H450 [17JA]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: tribute to Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter Annual Finer Womanhood Brunch honorees, E749• [29MY]

Subpoena Notices

Fairfax County, VA, Circuit Court, H7753 [14AU]

Tributes

Ehrlich, Michael L., E978• [6JY]

Gordon, Gerald L., E1544• [20NO]

Greenfield, Jeffrey C., E1316• [27SE]

Hurda, Jacqueline, E1711• [20DE]

Molchany, David J., E977• [6JY]

Morrell, Lance and Karla, E1318• [27SE]

Niemiec, John R., E751• [29MY]

Sherman, Andrew M., E893• [21JN]

Sisson, Robert, E1320• [27SE]

Vickery, Clarene H., E701• [21MY]