LaHOOD, DARIN (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4184 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1225), H2043 [22MR]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H9408 [28SE]

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

Captain Joshua E. Steele Post Office, Alpha, IL: designate (see H.R. 5737), H3885 [9MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for an action plan to prevent opioid addictions and enhance access to medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 5590), H3505 [24AP]

Congressional Office of Compliance: prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (see H.R. 4494), H133 [10JA]

Crime: extend civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses and clarify the start of the timeframe for a victim to bring a claim (see H.R. 1035), H737 [2FE]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H8728 [13SE]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]

Dept. of State: encourage a victim-centered approach to combating human trafficking (see H.R. 3488), H478 [17JA]

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), H9526 [14NO]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H4850 [6JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1861), H1699 [19MR]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H10104 [11DE]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H4777 [5JN]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 6337), H6196 [13JY]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5977 [28JN]

Illinois: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 1098), H9151 [27SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]

Iran: 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), H552 [18JA]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H5981 [29JN]

James William Robinson, Jr., Memorial Post Office Building, Westmont, IL: designate (see H.R. 6167), H5362 [20JN]

Logan S. Palmer Post Office, Harristown, IL: designate (see H.R. 5935), H4692 [23MY]

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

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H9152 [27SE]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H1342 [1MR]

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

OSHA: provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H5095 [12JN]

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), H9526 [14NO]

Prisoners of Conscience Day: designate (see H. Res. 750), H3097 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4209 [17MY]

——— help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H19 [8JA]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H3050 [26MR]

Renewable energy: provide support for production of algae (see H.R. 5373), H1754 [21MR]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7156 [24JY]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9574 [20NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H10104 [11DE]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H733 [30JA]

——— provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5201 [14JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H10104 [11DE]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 1734), H5817 [27JN]

——— allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H9691 [28NO]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

——— extend the exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 795), H9574 [20NO]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2310), H7824 [4SE]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H7871 [5SE]

——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H8107 [10SE]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1507 [9MR]

——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]

——— provide investment and production tax credits for emerging energy technologies (see H.R. 7196), H9743 [29NO]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H1267 [26FE]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 1150), H5817 [27JN]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1267), H4736 [29MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 466), H554 [18JA]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1818), H5977 [28JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H10104 [11DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate room H-226 as the ‘‘Lincoln Room’’ (see H. Res. 1063), H8726 [13SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (see H.R. 4904), H732 [30JA]

FDIC: clarify exclusions from definition of a deposit broker (see H.R. 6866), H8742 [24SE]

IRS: ensure prompt response to Taxpayer Advocate Service directives (see H.R. 5342), H1727 [20MR]

Medicare: restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (see H.R. 6269), H5974 [28JN]

National Park Service: designate certain Federal land in the District of Columbia as the ‘‘Illinois’ Bicentennial Grove’’ (see H.R. 6904), H9089 [26SE]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5838), H4137 [16MY]

Quincy, IL: convey a parcel of land to American Legion Post #37 (see H.R. 5708), H3833 [8MY]

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. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1373 [5MR]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 6081), H5151 [13JN]

——— exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in the same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see H.R. 6486), H7154 [24JY]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 5732), H3885 [9MY]

——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry (see H.R. 6736), H7941 [7SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: allow producers to file a one-time program contract for certain programs (H.R. 4904), H732 [30JA]

FDIC: clarify exclusions from definition of a deposit broker (H.R. 6866), H8742 [24SE]

IRS: ensure prompt response to Taxpayer Advocate Service directives (H.R. 5342), H1728 [20MR]

Medicare: restructure payment adjustment for non-emergency end-stage renal disease ambulance transports (H.R. 6269), H5976 [28JN]

National Park Service: designate certain Federal land in the District of Columbia as the ‘‘Illinois’ Bicentennial Grove’’ (H.R. 6904), H9091 [26SE]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5838), H4138 [16MY]

Quincy, IL: convey a parcel of land to American Legion Post #37 (H.R. 5708), H3834 [8MY]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that the taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (H.R. 6081), H5153 [13JN]

——— exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in the same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (H.R. 6486), H7155 [24JY]

——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (H.R. 5732), H3886 [9MY]

——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry (H.R. 6736), H7942 [7SE]

Letters

Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act: Brad Nickson, Oklahoma Route 66 Association, H4756 [5JN]

——— Cathie Stevanovich, Route 66 Association of Illinois, H4756 [5JN]

——— David Knudson, National Historic Route 66 Federation, H4755 [5JN]

——— Dora Meroney, Old Route 66 Association of Texas, H4757 [5JN]

——— Glen Duncan, California Historic Route 66 Association, H4757 [5JN]

——— Ken Busby, Route 66 Alliance, H4755 [5JN]

——— Melissa Lea Beasley, New Mexico Route 66 Association, H4756 [5JN]

——— Renee Charles, Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, H4756 [5JN]

——— Sharlene Fouser, Arizona’s Historic Route 66 National Scenic Byway Program (organization), H4757 [5JN]

——— Tommy G. Pike, Route 66 Association of Missouri, H4756 [5JN]

Lists

Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E48• [16JA]

Remarks

Brandt Consolidated, Inc.: anniversary, E1042• [23JY]

China: assessment of U.S. trade policy, H6247, H6249 [16JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4184 [17MY]

——— streamline enrollment process for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs, H4184 [17MY]

Dunlap, IL: tribute to Dunlap High School girls’ track team, E1040• [19JY]

Eck, John, Sr.: Springfield (IL) State Journal-Register First Citizen award recipient, H9537 [15NO]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (H.R. 5281), H6247 [16JY]

Havana, IL: anniversary of Mason District Hospital, E69• [19JA]

Illinois: tribute to 18th Congressional District service academy nominees, E49• [16JA]

IRS: ensure prompt response to Taxpayer Advocate Service directives, H10471 [20DE]

——— modernize and improve (H.R. 5444), H3421 [18AP]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, E74• [19JA]

Morton, IL: tribute to Morton High School marching band, E722• [23MY]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (H. Res. 692), E103• [29JA]

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations: tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients, E48• [16JA]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10471 [20DE]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H690 [30JA]

Peoria, IL: tribute to Richwoods High School girls’ basketball team, E318• [15MR]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 801), H4755, H4757 [5JN]

Sangamon County, IL, Farm Bureau: anniversary, E1038• [19JY]

Sgt. Josh Rodgers Post Office, Bloomington, IL: designate (H.R. 4326), H9702 [29NO]

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 [24AP]

——— require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H690 [30JA]

Stanford, IL: Olympia Middle School inclusion in National Forum To Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform ‘‘School to Watch’’ list, E945• [28JN]

Syria: U.S. response to alleged use of chemical weapons against Syrian population, H3352 [17AP]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H1430 [6MR]

Taxation: extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10471 [20DE]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H9117 [27SE]

Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H4593 [23MY]

——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H1381 [6MR], H6247, H6249, H6251 [16JY]

Votes: position on missed, E874• [20JN]

Resignations

Committee on Natural Resources (House), H397 [16JA]

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H397 [16JA]

Tributes

Alleman, Darrell F., E483• [17AP]

Allen, Charlie, E828• [12JN]

Baker, Daniel, H10174 [13DE]

Hill, Eric B., E941• [28JN]

Mackenzie, John B. (Jack), H10038 [11DE]

Van Der Meid, Theodore, E548• [26AP]