SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Addresses

National Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Joseph F. Naumann, E737• [25MY]

U.S. Bilateral Engagement with Sudan Relative to Support of Human Rights and Religious Freedom: John J. Sullivan, Dept. of State, E86• [22JA]

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), H5201 [14JN]

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H3576 [25AP]

——— protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H10337 [19DE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H3576 [25AP]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay, including Reserve components and supporting civilian and contractor personnel, during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 4793), H625 [22JA]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (see H.R. 3030), H4139 [16MY]

Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to the priority rights of the U.S., of claims for the payment of customs duties (see H.R. 4657), H4730 [24MY]

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]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

Business and industry: require certain companies to disclose measures taken to identify and address conditions of forced labor, slavery, human trafficking, and child labor within the company’s supply chains (see H.R. 7089), H9443 [23OC]

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 Emancipation Hall for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 103), H783 [5FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H6042 [10JY]

China: express solidarity with Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce ties to the Communist Party and affiliates and call for immediate end to campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Res. 932), H9436 [16OC]

Citizenship: provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5233), H1501 [8MR]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Crime: clarify meaning of terms ‘‘act of war’’ and ‘‘blocked asset’’ relative to liability for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 5954), H4728 [24MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H9092 [26SE]

——— extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H3783 [7MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish new goals and carry out certain demonstration projects relative to energy storage (see H.R. 5610), H4243 [18MY]

——— provide for prize competitions relative to climate and energy (see H.R. 5031), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of HHS: finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H8728 [13SE]

——— provide for certain protections for aliens granted temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure (see H.R. 4253), H8732 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1610 [14MR]

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), H3835 [8MY]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see H.R. 3320), H19 [8JA]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (see H.R. 3851), H975 [7FE]

Dept. of the Interior: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H1653 [15MR]

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), H738 [2FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop bus operations safety risk reduction programs to improve safety and training for drivers and modify bus specifications and technology to reduce accidents (see H.R. 6016), H9768 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 2652), H1755 [21MR]

——— ensure certain employees are subject to the same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6101), H5199 [14JN]

——— establish a pilot program to provide dental care to certain veterans (see H.R. 1749), H4736 [29MY]

——— seek to enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 5588), H5987 [3JY]

DIPG Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 69), H10104 [11DE]

Disabled: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment to increase career opportunities (see H.R. 5658), H9425 [9OC]

——— prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7751 [10AU]

Discrimination: 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), H4778 [5JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7728 [26JY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 3711), H8732 [17SE]

FDA: extend market exclusivity periods for drugs approved to prevent, diagnose, or treat a rare disease or condition (see H.R. 1223), H1373 [5MR]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 964), H9091 [26SE]

——— provide that civilian service as a temporary employee after a certain date may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5389), H4739 [1JN]

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. 6445), H6587 [19JY]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 4846), H1442 [6MR]

Federal Railroad Administration: provide for limitations on duty hours for yardmaster employees (see H.R. 3148), H6175 [12JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require background checks for commercial sales (see H.R. 4240), H1336 [27FE]

Frank Leone Post Office, Oakland, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6428), H6557 [18JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3887 [9MY]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5975 [28JN]

——— call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see H. Res. 349), H478 [17JA]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H5200 [14JN]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

Insurance: 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), H1335 [27FE]

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, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H1442 [6MR]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1443 [6MR]

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]

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 rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3148 [11AP]

Las Damas de Blanco (organization): Cato Institute Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty recipient (see H. Res. 916), H4732 [25MY]

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 (see H. Res. 1055), H9092 [26SE]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5306), H4981 [7JN]

Medicare: codify and permanently extend hospital wage index imputed rural floor (see H.R. 6855), H8738 [20SE]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H1653 [15MR]

——— ensure providers of services receive adequate payments for acquisition of hematopoietic stem cells (see H.R. 4215), H133 [10JA]

——— prohibit prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage prescription drug organizations from retroactively reducing payment on clean claims submitted by pharmacies (see H.R. 1038), H3342 [16AP]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H737 [2FE]

——— provide that Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems and Quality Reporting Programs final regulation on payments for drugs and biologicals shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 4392), H678 [29JA]

——— waive eligibility waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2589), H7688 [25JY]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H4694 [23MY]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3931 [10MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3316 [13AP]

New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route: reauthorize (see H.R. 6602), H7723 [26JY]

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), H6465 [17JY]

NOAA: make grants to States and local governments and nongovernmental organizations for purposes of carrying out shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials (see H.R. 4525), H4850 [6JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H678 [29JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 173), H625 [22JA]

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]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

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]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H3750 [3MY]

Private Henry Svehla Post Office Building, Belleville, NJ: designate (see H.R. 6626), H8743 [24SE]

Railroads: require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 233), H4730 [24MY]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 2918), H5363 [20JN]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H1213 [15FE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7728 [26JY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H4981 [7JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1205), H5022 [8JN]

——— repeal retirement earnings test (see H.R. 3077), H5022 [8JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7728 [26JY]

Taxation: clarify treatment of State and local real property taxes paid in 2017 and assessed for 2018 (see H.R. 4803), H403 [16JA]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H7743 [3AU]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H4850 [6JN]

——— exclude from gross income the discharge of indebtedness income on education loans of deceased or disabled veterans (see H.R. 500), H2043 [22MR]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1227 [23FE]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H9408 [28SE]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H3750 [3MY]

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

U.S.-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement: ensure permits issued to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 2150), H903 [6FE]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H1543 [13MR]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7728 [26JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 667), H170 [11JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Heart Month: observance (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Bruemmer Gonzalez, Osmark J.: relief (see H.R. 5154), H1341 [1MR]

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]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see H.R. 6010), H4776 [5JN]

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

Dept. of HHS: provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (see H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY] (see H.R. 5900), H4284 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have laws that expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (see H.R. 5650), H3741 [27AP]

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

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 7091), H9448 [26OC]

FCC: provide a consistent local broadcast channel to provide emergency news and information in underserved States and ensure such channel can disseminate emergency warnings to broadcast stations around the State (see H.R. 6416), H6557 [18JY]

Freedom of religion: reaffirm commitment to promote international religious freedom and commemorate anniversary of International Religious Freedom Act (see H. Res. 1024), H7155 [24JY]

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

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 1075), H8738 [20SE]

Health: recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 752), H1334 [27FE]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: include complete, verifiable, and irreversible human rights improvements in U.S. strategy for denuclearization of Korean Peninsula and a free and open Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 976), H5976 [28JN]

National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit charging certain fees to veterans for destroyed records regarding such veterans (see H.R. 5981), H4732 [25MY]

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]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (see H.R. 5771), H3929 [10MY]

Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (see H.R. 6218), H5648 [25JN]

Veterans: include federally qualified health centers and primary care associations in efforts to help homeless veterans (see H.R. 6572), H7722 [26JY]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 5621), H3574 [25AP]

Constitutional authority statements

Bruemmer Gonzalez, Osmark J.: relief (H.R. 5154), H1342 [1MR]

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

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (H.R. 6010), H4777 [5JN]

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

Dept. of HHS: provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (H.R. 5878), H4242 [18MY]

——— provide for a national strategy to address and overcome Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases (H.R. 5900), H4285 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: make grants to States that have laws that expand protections to victims of sex offenses who are not in a familiar or dating relationship with the perpetrators of such offenses (H.R. 5650), H3742 [27AP]

Dept. of State: extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H7742 [3AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (H.R. 7138), H9539 [15NO]

Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (H.R. 7091), H9449 [26OC]

FCC: provide a consistent local broadcast channel to provide emergency news and information in underserved States and ensure such channel can disseminate emergency warnings to broadcast stations around the State (H.R. 6416), H6558 [18JY]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), H1335 [27FE]

National Archives and Records Administration: prohibit charging certain fees to veterans for destroyed records regarding such veterans (H.R. 5981), H4732 [25MY]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions (H.R. 5771), H3930 [10MY]

Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (H.R. 6218), H5649 [25JN]

Veterans: include federally qualified health centers and primary care associations in efforts to help homeless veterans (H.R. 6572), H7726 [26JY]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (H.R. 5621), H3575 [25AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4731 [25MY]

Letters

Support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia: Adotei Akwei, Amnesty International (organization), H3074 [10AP]

——— several human rights and diaspora organizations, H3073 [10AP]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4731 [25MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), H565 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 4712), consideration (H. Res. 694), H497, H498 [18JA]

Africa: assist democracy efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, E627• [10MY]

——— impact of Chinese activity, engagement, and influence in sub-Saharan Africa, E279• [8MR]

——— increase efforts to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis in southern Africa, E1016• [16JY]

——— 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 (H.R. 4819), E1030• [18JY]

AID: improve programs and activities relating to women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment (H.R. 5480), E1030• [18JY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3432 [18AP]

Atrocities Prevention Board: authorize and enhance capacities to prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities (H.R. 3030), H6318• [17JY], E1030• [18JY]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (H. Res. 1091), E1703• [20DE]

——— 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), E1703• [20DE]

Cameroon: human rights violations, E942• [28JN]

China: address growing threat of digital authoritarianism to freedom of speech, E541• [26AP]

——— condemn human rights abuses of Tibetan people, E990• [10JY]

——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, E1329• [28SE]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

——— hearing on International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala role in alleged persecution of Bitkov family by Russia, E577• [1MY]

Committee on Foreign Affairs (House): Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Global Health Supply Chain Management—Lessons Learned and Ways Forward, E682• [18MY]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: support democracy and accountability (H.R. 6207), H9599, H9600 [27NO], E943• [28JN]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (H.R. 4924), H808 [6FE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on China: clarify that employees are covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act, H808 [6FE]

——— hearing on ‘‘Surveillance, Suppression, and Mass Detention—Xinjiang’s Human Rights Crisis’’, E1101• [27JY]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1294 [27FE]

Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust: observance, E475• [16AP]

Dept. of Defense: intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel (H. Res. 129), H1089 [13FE]

Dept. of State: develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (H.R. 3320), H61• [9JA]

——— extend President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) (H.R. 6651), H9489 [13NO]

——— 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 [12SE], E697• [21MY]

——— provide for rewards for the arrest or conviction of certain foreign nationals who have committed genocide or war crimes (H.R. 3851), E141• [6FE]

Drugs: address fentanyl abuse epidemic, E1222• [7SE]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3069, H3070, H3074 [10AP], E279• [8MR], E1246• [13SE]

Foreign aid: enhance transparency and accelerate the impact of programs under the African Growth and Opportunity Act and the Millennium Challenge Corp. (H.R. 3445), H435• [17JA]

Fuoco, Samuel: Association of the U.S. Army Greatest Reserve Component Increase award recipient, E845• [14JN]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5129), E498• [18AP]

Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: ensure compliance by certain countries and establish procedures for prompt return of children abducted to other countries, E439• [12AP]

Hamas (terrorist organization): impose sanctions for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights by reason of the use of civilians as human shields (H.R. 3542), H1086 [13FE]

Human rights: increase role of financial industry in combatting human trafficking (H.R. 2219), H3077 [10AP]

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 (H. Res. 676), H53 [9JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (H.R. 5141), E622• [10MY]

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), H9493 [13NO]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462, H465 [17JA]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7917• [6SE]

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), E141• [6FE], E1030• [18JY]

——— 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, H9600, H9601, H9603 [27NO]

Monmouth County, NJ: Association of the U.S. Army Monmouth County chapter designation as ‘‘Best Chapter’’, E845• [14JN]

National Dystonia Awareness Month: observance, E1331• [28SE]

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 (H. Res. 777), E394• [5AP]

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ: tribute to Point Pleasant Borough High School students for developing Lunch Buddy app, H5159 [14JN]

Religion: condemn acts of anti-Semitism, E475• [16AP]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (H.R. 2918), H464 [17JA]

Roache, Catherine C. (Kit): Association of the U.S. Army Major General Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Medal recipient, E845• [14JN]

Sports: use of state-run doping programs by certain foreign countries in international competitions, E1078• [26JY]

Sri Lanka: address human rights concerns, provide accountability for war crimes, and call for inclusion of religious and ethnic groups, E887• [21JN]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462, H465 [17JA]

——— hearing of arguments in National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra relative to whether certain disclosures required by California law violate freedom of speech, H1593 [14MR]

Syria: 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), H3474• [24AP]

Taiwan: encourage visits between the U.S. and Taiwan at all levels of government (H.R. 535), H61• [9JA]

——— observance of National Day, E1360• [2OC]

Taxation: impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (H.R. 4131), H463 [17JA]

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

Trump, President: proposed rule prohibiting family planning clinics from receiving Title X funding if they provide abortion services, H4272 [21MY]

U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish (H.R. 5105), E1030• [18JY]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (H.R. 5621), E809• [8JN]

Zimbabwe: political reform, E249• [1MR]

Tributes

D’Urso, Christopher, E666• [16MY]

Li Baiguang, E370• [26MR]